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Calling all optimists! Join Monisha and Dan on a magical ride through life, love, and an ever-evolving spiritual journey. Let’s face it - growing up is hard and we don’t want to do it alone. The gals chat their way through their unconventional take on spirituality, self-growth, relationships – or lack there of, life in your 20’s and more! We’ve got lots to wine about, so pour yourself a glass and get cozy because it’s going to be a wild one.

Monisha & Dan


    • May 14, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 42m AVG DURATION
    • 26 EPISODES


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    EP 26: Bucket Lists & Enneagram Tests

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 56:52


    Alright Optimists, what's your enneagram number? In this episode, Monisha and Dan discuss their results from the famous personality test and are amazed by how accurate they are! The girls also discuss what's on their bucket lists and what they've completed so far!

    EP 25: New Beginnings

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 30:17


    New beginnings! In this episode, Monisha and Dan discuss Monisha's new job opportunity and the journey that lead her to it. Dan explains her views on the situation from the outside looking in and her personal experience with feelings of being in a rut. Also, listen while the girls clown around about funny childhood experiences!

    EP 24: Hey Stranger

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 35:49


    We're back, baby! The girls are back at it after a 2 week hiatus to focus on their busy schedules. In this episode, Monisha and Dan catch up on everything they've been doing lately. Hear about Dan's latest school venture, Monisha's relationship status and more!

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    EP 23: Imposter Syndrome

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 26:50


    Dive into this weeks episode with the girls and get an intro to imposter syndrome - what it looks like, the different types, and more! Monisha and Dan chat about their upcoming monthly Clubhouse room and group, Not Just Your Girl Next Door, starting on Monday, April 12th.

    EP 22: You've Changed...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 32:31


    Level up! In this episode, Monisha and Dan discuss the growing pains of becoming a new person and how people can act differently around you when they aren't used to that. The girls give examples of how they've built and lost friendships while starting a new career, changing their mindsets, and more! Some people aren't ready for your shine, baby - don't mind them, you're leveling up!

    EP 21: TV Fame, Revelations & Commitment Issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 41:27


    Is Dan a star? In this episode, the girls discussed Dan's recent brush with TV fame and break down Monisha's recent personal revelation about... commitment issues?! Does she or doesn't she! Listen as they walk themselves through a bout of self development focused on past, current and future relationships. We love a new perspective y'all!

    EP 20: Wine Talk & Vision Boards

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 29:27


    New segment alert! In this episode, Monisha and Dan introduce their new wine review segment. First up – Country Vines Winery 2019 Contact Pinot Gris. The girls use their newfound WSET knowledge to give you their in-depth feedback of the appearance, nose and palate of this wine! Afterwards, the girls breakdown how to create the perfect vision board – the ultimate manifestation technique! Monisha and Dan take you along the journey of finding your inspiration, defining your goals and give tips on where to begin looking for content that aligns with your vision board plans.

    EP 19: Are You Lying To Yourself?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 29:38


    In this episode, Monisha breaks down the reasons why we lie to ourselves. Are you lying to yourself to persuade a negative idea in your mind? Don't trust your fear, trust your gut. Getting out of your comfort zone is attached to lying to yourself. Find out why here today. We'll leave you with this - How empty of me, to be so full of you. Enjoy!

    EP 18: Spotlight: Female Entrepreneurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 33:14


    In this episode, the Too Optimistic girls introduce a new spotlight segment! This week, Monisha and Dan's spotlight is on female entrepreneurs that they're following. The girls discuss the ever changing definition of entrepreneurship, positive qualities they look for in a content creator account, and 6 women in the business that exemplify these attributes.

    EP 17: How To Be Happy Alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 37:09


    There's a difference between being alone and being lonely. In this episode, the girls break down how they felt being single on Valentine's Day and their comfortability in being alone. Monisha and Dan discuss tips on how to accept being single, finding yourself and how to see the positive side of your independence!

    EP 16: PR Scandals with Brandon and Kenz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 66:10


    Brandon and Kenz join the girls this week for an in-depth look at current pop culture scandals. The former classmates of Monisha chat about life after university, the prospects of PR, and give their perspective on how they would handle the latest celebrity scandals with this PR knowledge! No topic is off limits - they touch on Armie Hammer, Britney Spears, Morgan Wallen and more! Remember - #FreeBritney

    EP 15: TO x VBN - Breakups with Emily Poulin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 54:59


    Breakups! Monisha and Dan are thrilled to welcome Emily Poulin, Founder and Host of Veggies Before Noon, as their guest this week! Emily and the girls dive into recent breakups and how to navigate the aftermath. The girls chat about the lessons we learn from every relationship, finding solace in being alone, being the dumper vs. the dumpee, and the waves of emotion that come with it all. Don't forget to follow along with Emily's journey: @veggiesbeforenoon

    EP 14: How To: Self-Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 34:57


    Can you say V U L N E R A B L E?! This week's topic is self-confidence! Let's set ourselves up for success. Monisha and Dan discuss their struggles with self-confidence and work through ways of overcoming these issues.

    EP 13: Keep That Balance, Girl!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 36:45


    The topic of this episode is how to properly keep a work/life balance! The girls discuss what works for them, instances when they knew their schedule wasn't working for them and offer methods to create your own balanced schedule. Of course, the episode begins with a Bachelor recap - how could it not?! This weeks episode was so juicy! Monisha and Dan examine their feelings towards Sarah's self-elimination and which girls are climbing up on their list of favourites.

    EP 12: Self Care - The Struggle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 41:35


    Monisha and Dan kick off this episode with a quick Bachelor episode 2 recap! The main discussion of this episode is the downside of self care. The girls discuss financial woes, creating healthy habits, finding comfort in crying and more!

    EP 11: Bachelor Season 25 Premiere Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 62:43


    In this episode, Monisha and Dan give their opinions on the premiere of Matt James' Bachelor season. Follow along to hear their differing thoughts on frontrunners, early villains, predictions and more!

    EP 10: Are You Picking Up What I'm Putting Down?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 60:58


    Happy New Year from Too Optimistic! The girls kick this episode off with a run down of their 2021 "resolutions" and story time of course! The hot topic of this episode is 'How to tell if someone is into you'. Monisha and Dan explain how they express their intentions, how to spot the signs and funny interactions they've had where they felt oblivious to it!

    EP 9: Your Wish Is Your Command

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 61:28


    Manifest it! You asked, the girls answered. In this episode, Monisha and Dan dive deep into the power of manifestation and what it could bring you. Check out their manifestation explanation, tips for beginners, story time and more. Remember - always be grateful for what you create with the universe.

    EP 8: Server Stories With Simone

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 36:17


    Too Optimistic welcomes their first guest, Simone! Monisha and Dan have known Simone for years through their restaurant work at the infamous Saloon. In this episode the girls catch up and share their favourite serving stories – both cringeworthy and hilarious!

    EP 7: How Are You Feeling, Babe?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 51:07


    Emotional check in time! The girls kick off the episode by discussing their pandemic birthday and having a reflective emotional check in about how they've been feeling lately. Also, hear part 1 of the celebrity encounters story time with Monisha!

    EP 6: Are You Speaking My Language?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 50:12


    Love language that is! What is your love language? Join Monisha and Dan as they deep dive into the love languages they speak, how to recognize and respect a partner or friends love language and how it all ties into your everyday life.

    EP 5: Self-Sabotage: The Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 57:58


    In this episode, Monisha and Dan discuss self-sabotage. Why do we do it? How do we stop? The girls break down their own self-sabotaging tendencies and make a plan as to how they're going to alter their mindset to create healthier habits.

    EP 4: Did Someone Say BOUNDARIES?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 47:06


    Boundaries! Have you ever felt that you've lost yourself or your values in a relationship? Your hosts, Monisha and Dan, discuss the importance of creating healthy boundaries in all relationships, identifying problem areas, and how to incorporate this into relationships with current or future partners – it's never too late to start. Always remember - communication is key!

    EP 3: Spiritual Soup for the Soul

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 44:54


    Monisha and Dan talk spirituality! Have you ever felt that there was more to this life than what the eye can see? The girls discuss their introduction to spirituality, embracing their mindset journey, connecting to angel numbers and more. Remember, we manifested you listening to this.

    EP 2: Dating App Trap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 45:06


    Dating app trap! Let's dive back into the dating pool – starting with dating apps! Once hardcore non-believers in finding love over the internet, Monisha and Dan open their hearts and minds to the idea of safe dating during a pandemic. Ever thought about trying out an app but can't seem to pull the trigger? Let the girls stumble through it for you. In this episode, Monisha and Dan chat openly about the single life, the prospect of dating during COVID, examples of what not to have on your profile, and the thrill of the swipe.

    EP 1: Poddy Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 11:11


    Welcome to Too Optimistic, hosted by Monisha and Dan. In this episode the gals introduce themselves and chat about what to expect out of future optimistic pods

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