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Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4087: Ira Israel explores mindful living through three core principles, authenticity, balance, and compassion, showing how greater self-awareness, moderation, and empathy can lead to a more meaningful and sustainable life. He also explains that true teaching is less about delivering information and more about inspiring personal transformation by offering practical tools that encourage growth and fresh perspectives. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://iraisrael.com/the-abcs-of-mindful-living-authenticity-balance-compassion/ & https://iraisrael.com/mindful-teaching/ Quotes to ponder: "When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem resembles a nail." "The second rule of mindful living is to strive for balance, moderation, and harmony." "Mindful living entails considering long-term costs and benefits of fellow human beings, the planet earth, as well as oneself and making the most compassionate choices possible." Episode references: Amy Cuddy – Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are: https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_may_shape_who_you_are Elizabeth Gilbert – Your Elusive Creative Genius: https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_gilbert_your_elusive_creative_genius Brené Brown – The Power of Vulnerability: https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability Capital in the Twenty-First Century: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674430006 Costco co-founder Jim Sinegal (biography): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Sinegal Benjamin Bratton – TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Benjamin+Bratton+TEDx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4087: Ira Israel explores mindful living through three core principles, authenticity, balance, and compassion, showing how greater self-awareness, moderation, and empathy can lead to a more meaningful and sustainable life. He also explains that true teaching is less about delivering information and more about inspiring personal transformation by offering practical tools that encourage growth and fresh perspectives. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://iraisrael.com/the-abcs-of-mindful-living-authenticity-balance-compassion/ & https://iraisrael.com/mindful-teaching/ Quotes to ponder: "When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem resembles a nail." "The second rule of mindful living is to strive for balance, moderation, and harmony." "Mindful living entails considering long-term costs and benefits of fellow human beings, the planet earth, as well as oneself and making the most compassionate choices possible." Episode references: Amy Cuddy – Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are: https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_may_shape_who_you_are Elizabeth Gilbert – Your Elusive Creative Genius: https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_gilbert_your_elusive_creative_genius Brené Brown – The Power of Vulnerability: https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability Capital in the Twenty-First Century: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674430006 Costco co-founder Jim Sinegal (biography): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Sinegal Benjamin Bratton – TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Benjamin+Bratton+TEDx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4087: Ira Israel explores mindful living through three core principles, authenticity, balance, and compassion, showing how greater self-awareness, moderation, and empathy can lead to a more meaningful and sustainable life. He also explains that true teaching is less about delivering information and more about inspiring personal transformation by offering practical tools that encourage growth and fresh perspectives. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://iraisrael.com/the-abcs-of-mindful-living-authenticity-balance-compassion/ & https://iraisrael.com/mindful-teaching/ Quotes to ponder: "When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem resembles a nail." "The second rule of mindful living is to strive for balance, moderation, and harmony." "Mindful living entails considering long-term costs and benefits of fellow human beings, the planet earth, as well as oneself and making the most compassionate choices possible." Episode references: Amy Cuddy – Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are: https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_may_shape_who_you_are Elizabeth Gilbert – Your Elusive Creative Genius: https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_gilbert_your_elusive_creative_genius Brené Brown – The Power of Vulnerability: https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability Capital in the Twenty-First Century: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674430006 Costco co-founder Jim Sinegal (biography): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Sinegal Benjamin Bratton – TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Benjamin+Bratton+TEDx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3039: Ira Israel explores OCD through the lens of emotional survival, suggesting that compulsive behaviors often begin as a young mind's attempt to regain safety and control after trauma. By tracing obsessive thoughts back to their emotional origins, he offers a compassionate framework for understanding healing, self-awareness, and the possibility of releasing patterns that no longer serve us. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://iraisrael.com/at-some-point-in-time-your-ocd-was-a-solution-to-a-problem/ Quotes to ponder: "OCD is not something that anyone is born with. It is a reaction. It is your younger mind's best shot at solving a traumatic problem." "At some point in time these thoughts and behaviors were your young mind's solution to a problem." "The defense mechanisms that my mind created to stave off another incapacitating situation incapacitated me in sundry ways for many years." Episode references: Disney Plus – Ahsoka: https://www.disneyplus.com/series/ahsoka/7pXHuOfzW8La USAA Insurance: https://www.usaa.com/ Priceline: https://www.priceline.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2651: Mindful dating, as explored by Ira Israel, invites us to move beyond superficial swipes and scripted encounters to build genuine, compassionate connections. By recognizing our own attachment patterns, projections, and facades, we can approach relationships with greater authenticity, integrity, and patience. Listeners will gain insights into how to cultivate intimacy in today's fast-paced, tech-driven dating culture. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://iraisrael.com/mindful-dating/ Quotes to ponder: “Some people feel as if technology is helping them connect but it can also be argued that Facebook and Twitter delude people into believing they are interacting when they actually are not receiving the tactile affection they crave.” “The problem is as follows: the most propitious tools for making relationships succeed - authenticity and authentic communications, may not be the most alluring traits when dating.” Episode references: The Newsroom (Season 1): https://www.hbo.com/the-newsroom We: Understanding the Psychology of Romantic Love: https://www.amazon.com/We-Understanding-Psychology-Romantic-Love/dp/0062504363 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2651: Mindful dating, as explored by Ira Israel, invites us to move beyond superficial swipes and scripted encounters to build genuine, compassionate connections. By recognizing our own attachment patterns, projections, and facades, we can approach relationships with greater authenticity, integrity, and patience. Listeners will gain insights into how to cultivate intimacy in today's fast-paced, tech-driven dating culture. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://iraisrael.com/mindful-dating/ Quotes to ponder: “Some people feel as if technology is helping them connect but it can also be argued that Facebook and Twitter delude people into believing they are interacting when they actually are not receiving the tactile affection they crave.” “The problem is as follows: the most propitious tools for making relationships succeed - authenticity and authentic communications, may not be the most alluring traits when dating.” Episode references: The Newsroom (Season 1): https://www.hbo.com/the-newsroom We: Understanding the Psychology of Romantic Love: https://www.amazon.com/We-Understanding-Psychology-Romantic-Love/dp/0062504363 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2576: Ira Israel explores how embracing "yes" over "no" can lead to greater personal growth, improved relationships, and unexpected opportunities. By shifting from a mindset of fear and protection to one of openness and trust, readers are encouraged to break old patterns and step into a more expansive, fulfilling life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://iraisrael.com/yes-is-the-new-no/ Quotes to ponder: "Learning to say 'yes' means trusting that whatever comes, we can handle it." "Saying 'no' often arises from fear of the unknown or a desire to control outcomes." "When we say 'yes,' we are affirming life itself, inviting possibilities we can't even foresee." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2576: Ira Israel explores how embracing "yes" over "no" can lead to greater personal growth, improved relationships, and unexpected opportunities. By shifting from a mindset of fear and protection to one of openness and trust, readers are encouraged to break old patterns and step into a more expansive, fulfilling life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://iraisrael.com/yes-is-the-new-no/ Quotes to ponder: "Learning to say 'yes' means trusting that whatever comes, we can handle it." "Saying 'no' often arises from fear of the unknown or a desire to control outcomes." "When we say 'yes,' we are affirming life itself, inviting possibilities we can't even foresee." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2532: Ira Israel unpacks ten powerful strategies for healing emotional wounds from childhood and reclaiming inner peace in adulthood. With insights drawn from psychology and spiritual wisdom, this guide encourages self-awareness, emotional responsibility, and practical tools for living authentically and free from outdated survival mechanisms. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://iraisrael.com/10-ways-survive-childhood-now-youre-adult/ Quotes to ponder: “Everything that was ‘survival' in childhood is usually dysfunctional in adulthood.” “We are responsible for our emotions, but not our feelings.” “Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are.” Episode references: Radical Acceptance: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Acceptance-Embracing-Yourself-Awake/dp/0553380990 The Places That Scare You: https://www.amazon.com/Places-That-Scare-You-Fearlessness/dp/1570629218 Nonviolent Communication: https://www.cnvc.org The Gifts of Imperfection: https://www.amazon.com/Gifts-Imperfection-Think-Supposed-Embrace/dp/159285849X The Drama of the Gifted Child: https://www.amazon.com/Drama-Gifted-Child-Search-True/dp/0465016901 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2532: Ira Israel unpacks ten powerful strategies for healing emotional wounds from childhood and reclaiming inner peace in adulthood. With insights drawn from psychology and spiritual wisdom, this guide encourages self-awareness, emotional responsibility, and practical tools for living authentically and free from outdated survival mechanisms. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://iraisrael.com/10-ways-survive-childhood-now-youre-adult/ Quotes to ponder: “Everything that was ‘survival' in childhood is usually dysfunctional in adulthood.” “We are responsible for our emotions, but not our feelings.” “Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are.” Episode references: Radical Acceptance: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Acceptance-Embracing-Yourself-Awake/dp/0553380990 The Places That Scare You: https://www.amazon.com/Places-That-Scare-You-Fearlessness/dp/1570629218 Nonviolent Communication: https://www.cnvc.org The Gifts of Imperfection: https://www.amazon.com/Gifts-Imperfection-Think-Supposed-Embrace/dp/159285849X The Drama of the Gifted Child: https://www.amazon.com/Drama-Gifted-Child-Search-True/dp/0465016901 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3324: Ira Israel explores the roots of low self-esteem, tracing it back to early childhood experiences of abandonment and insecurity. By examining the effects of Western parenting styles and education systems, he argues that these practices contribute to widespread feelings of inadequacy and anxiety in adulthood. Israel calls for a compassionate reevaluation of how we raise and educate children to foster secure attachments and stronger self-worth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://iraisrael.medium.com/got-low-self-esteem-1d693ec3027f Quotes to ponder: "No child was ever born with low self-esteem." "There is something perverse about our culture that makes most people feel marginalized." "Mirror neurons do not fire via text message." Episode references: How To Survive Your Childhood Now That You're An Adult: https://www.amazon.com/Survive-Your-Childhood-Youre-Adult/dp/1608685071 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3324: Ira Israel explores the roots of low self-esteem, tracing it back to early childhood experiences of abandonment and insecurity. By examining the effects of Western parenting styles and education systems, he argues that these practices contribute to widespread feelings of inadequacy and anxiety in adulthood. Israel calls for a compassionate reevaluation of how we raise and educate children to foster secure attachments and stronger self-worth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://iraisrael.medium.com/got-low-self-esteem-1d693ec3027f Quotes to ponder: "No child was ever born with low self-esteem." "There is something perverse about our culture that makes most people feel marginalized." "Mirror neurons do not fire via text message." Episode references: How To Survive Your Childhood Now That You're An Adult: https://www.amazon.com/Survive-Your-Childhood-Youre-Adult/dp/1608685071 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3324: Ira Israel explores the roots of low self-esteem, tracing it back to early childhood experiences of abandonment and insecurity. By examining the effects of Western parenting styles and education systems, he argues that these practices contribute to widespread feelings of inadequacy and anxiety in adulthood. Israel calls for a compassionate reevaluation of how we raise and educate children to foster secure attachments and stronger self-worth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://iraisrael.medium.com/got-low-self-esteem-1d693ec3027f Quotes to ponder: "No child was ever born with low self-esteem." "There is something perverse about our culture that makes most people feel marginalized." "Mirror neurons do not fire via text message." Episode references: How To Survive Your Childhood Now That You're An Adult: https://www.amazon.com/Survive-Your-Childhood-Youre-Adult/dp/1608685071 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3290: Ira Israel explores the complexities of modern life, where technology and consumerism can lead to feelings of alienation and superficial relationships. He delves into the concept of "Main Character Syndrome" and how societal pressures encourage people to act as if they're the protagonists of their own narratives, often at the expense of genuine connections and authenticity. This reflection prompts a reconsideration of how we can authentically "author" our lives amidst these challenges. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://thriveglobal.com/stories/can-we-be-the-authors-of-our-lives-without-suffering-from-main-character-syndrome/ Quotes to ponder: "Our growing dependence on technologies no one seems to understand or control has given rise to feelings of powerlessness and victimization." "Relationships have become transactional. Every social situation is viewed as 'networking.'" "After capitalism implodes and another modus operandi of human interaction emerges, will the next society look back on us as narcissists, or as sociopaths, or as the authors of our lives who just happened to cast ourselves as our own main characters?" Episode references: Conspicuous Consumption: https://www.amazon.com/Theory-Leisure-Class-Conspicuous-Consumption/dp/0199552584 The Culture of Narcissism: https://www.amazon.com/Culture-Narcissism-American-Diminishing-Expectations/dp/0393356175 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3290: Ira Israel explores the complexities of modern life, where technology and consumerism can lead to feelings of alienation and superficial relationships. He delves into the concept of "Main Character Syndrome" and how societal pressures encourage people to act as if they're the protagonists of their own narratives, often at the expense of genuine connections and authenticity. This reflection prompts a reconsideration of how we can authentically "author" our lives amidst these challenges. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://thriveglobal.com/stories/can-we-be-the-authors-of-our-lives-without-suffering-from-main-character-syndrome/ Quotes to ponder: "Our growing dependence on technologies no one seems to understand or control has given rise to feelings of powerlessness and victimization." "Relationships have become transactional. Every social situation is viewed as 'networking.'" "After capitalism implodes and another modus operandi of human interaction emerges, will the next society look back on us as narcissists, or as sociopaths, or as the authors of our lives who just happened to cast ourselves as our own main characters?" Episode references: Conspicuous Consumption: https://www.amazon.com/Theory-Leisure-Class-Conspicuous-Consumption/dp/0199552584 The Culture of Narcissism: https://www.amazon.com/Culture-Narcissism-American-Diminishing-Expectations/dp/0393356175 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3290: Ira Israel explores the complexities of modern life, where technology and consumerism can lead to feelings of alienation and superficial relationships. He delves into the concept of "Main Character Syndrome" and how societal pressures encourage people to act as if they're the protagonists of their own narratives, often at the expense of genuine connections and authenticity. This reflection prompts a reconsideration of how we can authentically "author" our lives amidst these challenges. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://thriveglobal.com/stories/can-we-be-the-authors-of-our-lives-without-suffering-from-main-character-syndrome/ Quotes to ponder: "Our growing dependence on technologies no one seems to understand or control has given rise to feelings of powerlessness and victimization." "Relationships have become transactional. Every social situation is viewed as 'networking.'" "After capitalism implodes and another modus operandi of human interaction emerges, will the next society look back on us as narcissists, or as sociopaths, or as the authors of our lives who just happened to cast ourselves as our own main characters?" Episode references: Conspicuous Consumption: https://www.amazon.com/Theory-Leisure-Class-Conspicuous-Consumption/dp/0199552584 The Culture of Narcissism: https://www.amazon.com/Culture-Narcissism-American-Diminishing-Expectations/dp/0393356175 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2653: Ira Israel explores the profound relationship between our mindset towards money and overall happiness in "Mindful Money." He delves into societal views on wealth, contrasting the scarcity mentality with beliefs in abundance and how these perspectives shape our lives. Israel's insights encourage a reflective examination of our own attitudes towards money, urging a shift towards valuing freedom and personal fulfillment over financial status. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://iraisrael.com/mindful-money/ Quotes to ponder: "A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and gets to bed at night, and in between he does what he wants to do." ~ Bob Dylan "I desire more freedom, ease, opportunities, and options." "Any problem that can be solved by money isn't a real problem." Episode references: "Class: A Guide Through the American Status System" by Paul Fussell: https://www.amazon.com/Class-Through-American-Status-System/dp/0671792253 "The Tyranny of the Meritocracy: Democratizing Higher Education in America" by Lani Guinier: https://www.amazon.com/Tyranny-Meritocracy-Democratizing-Education-America/dp/0807078123 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2653: Ira Israel explores the profound relationship between our mindset towards money and overall happiness in "Mindful Money." He delves into societal views on wealth, contrasting the scarcity mentality with beliefs in abundance and how these perspectives shape our lives. Israel's insights encourage a reflective examination of our own attitudes towards money, urging a shift towards valuing freedom and personal fulfillment over financial status. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://iraisrael.com/mindful-money/ Quotes to ponder: "A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and gets to bed at night, and in between he does what he wants to do." ~ Bob Dylan "I desire more freedom, ease, opportunities, and options." "Any problem that can be solved by money isn't a real problem." Episode references: "Class: A Guide Through the American Status System" by Paul Fussell: https://www.amazon.com/Class-Through-American-Status-System/dp/0671792253 "The Tyranny of the Meritocracy: Democratizing Higher Education in America" by Lani Guinier: https://www.amazon.com/Tyranny-Meritocracy-Democratizing-Education-America/dp/0807078123 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2653: Ira Israel explores the profound relationship between our mindset towards money and overall happiness in "Mindful Money." He delves into societal views on wealth, contrasting the scarcity mentality with beliefs in abundance and how these perspectives shape our lives. Israel's insights encourage a reflective examination of our own attitudes towards money, urging a shift towards valuing freedom and personal fulfillment over financial status. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://iraisrael.com/mindful-money/ Quotes to ponder: "A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and gets to bed at night, and in between he does what he wants to do." ~ Bob Dylan "I desire more freedom, ease, opportunities, and options." "Any problem that can be solved by money isn't a real problem." Episode references: "Class: A Guide Through the American Status System" by Paul Fussell: https://www.amazon.com/Class-Through-American-Status-System/dp/0671792253 "The Tyranny of the Meritocracy: Democratizing Higher Education in America" by Lani Guinier: https://www.amazon.com/Tyranny-Meritocracy-Democratizing-Education-America/dp/0807078123 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ira Israel provides ten reasons that you would benefit from therapy. Episode 2961: 10 Reasons You Would Benefit From Therapy by Ira Israel on How to Truly Improve Your Life Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora. The original post is located here: https://iraisrael.com/10-reasons-you-would-benefit-from-therapy/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ira Israel provides ten reasons that you would benefit from therapy. Episode 2961: 10 Reasons You Would Benefit From Therapy by Ira Israel on How to Truly Improve Your Life Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora. The original post is located here: https://iraisrael.com/10-reasons-you-would-benefit-from-therapy/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ira Israel provides ten reasons that you would benefit from therapy. Episode 2961: 10 Reasons You Would Benefit From Therapy by Ira Israel on How to Truly Improve Your Life Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora. The original post is located here: https://iraisrael.com/10-reasons-you-would-benefit-from-therapy/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ira Israel reminds you that your OCD originally started as the solution to a problem. Episode 1858: At Some Point In Time Your OCD Was a Solution to a Problem by Ira Israel on Understanding OCD and Why it Starts Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora. The original post is located here: https://iraisrael.com/at-some-point-in-time-your-ocd-was-a-solution-to-a-problem/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ira Israel reminds you that your OCD originally started as the solution to a problem. Episode 1858: At Some Point In Time Your OCD Was a Solution to a Problem by Ira Israel on Understanding OCD and Why it Starts Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora. The original post is located here: https://iraisrael.com/at-some-point-in-time-your-ocd-was-a-solution-to-a-problem/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ira Israel asks who the author of your desires is Episode 2796: Who is the Author of Your Desires? By Ira Israel on Understanding Your Drives Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora. The original post is located here: https://iraisrael.com/who-is-the-author-of-your-desires/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ira Israel asks who the author of your desires is Episode 2796: Who is the Author of Your Desires? By Ira Israel on Understanding Your Drives Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora. The original post is located here: https://iraisrael.com/who-is-the-author-of-your-desires/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ira Israel asks who the author of your desires is Episode 2796: Who is the Author of Your Desires? By Ira Israel on Understanding Your Drives Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora. The original post is located here: https://iraisrael.com/who-is-the-author-of-your-desires/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ira Israel asks who the author of your desires is Episode 2580: Who is the Author of Your Desires? By Ira Israel Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora. The original post is located here: https://iraisrael.com/who-is-the-author-of-your-desires/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ira Israel asks who the author of your desires is Episode 2580: Who is the Author of Your Desires? By Ira Israel Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora. The original post is located here: https://iraisrael.com/who-is-the-author-of-your-desires/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ira Israel asks who the author of your desires is Episode 2580: Who is the Author of Your Desires? By Ira Israel Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora. The original post is located here: https://iraisrael.com/who-is-the-author-of-your-desires/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ira Israel shares his thoughts on mindful happiness. Episode 2545: Mindful Happiness by Ira Israel Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora. The original post is located here: https://iraisrael.com/mindful-happiness-10-remedies-for-subtle-incessant-dissatisfaction/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ira Israel shares his thoughts on mindful happiness. Episode 2545: Mindful Happiness by Ira Israel Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora. The original post is located here: https://iraisrael.com/mindful-happiness-10-remedies-for-subtle-incessant-dissatisfaction/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ira Israel shares his thoughts on mindful happiness. Episode 2545: Mindful Happiness by Ira Israel Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora. The original post is located here: https://iraisrael.com/mindful-happiness-10-remedies-for-subtle-incessant-dissatisfaction/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ira Israel talks about the value of saying "yes" instead of "no Episode 1385: Yes Is the New No by Ira Israel on How to Slow Down Life & Create More Meaningful Connections Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora. The original post is located here: https://iraisrael.com/yes-is-the-new-no/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ira Israel talks about the value of saying "yes" instead of "no Episode 1385: Yes Is the New No by Ira Israel on How to Slow Down Life & Create More Meaningful Connections Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora. The original post is located here: https://iraisrael.com/yes-is-the-new-no/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ira Israel offers words of wisdom for those with low self-esteem Episode 2364: Got Low Self-Esteem? By Ira Israel on Building Secure Attachments Through Every Stage of Life Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora. The original post is located here: https://iraisrael.medium.com/got-low-self-esteem-1d693ec3027f Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ira Israel shares his thoughts on mindful dating. Episode 1355: Mindful Dating by Ira Israel on How to Date Today & Communication Techniques Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora. The original post is located here: https://iraisrael.com/mindful-dating/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ira Israel shares his thoughts on mindful dating. Episode 1355: Mindful Dating by Ira Israel on How to Date Today & Communication Techniques Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora. The original post is located here: https://iraisrael.com/mindful-dating/ Noom Mood guides you to mental wellness one step at a time, 10 minutes per day. Sign up for your trial at Noom.com/ORD Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ira Israel offers words of wisdom for those with low self-esteem Episode 2364: Got Low Self-Esteem? By Ira Israel on Building Secure Attachments Through Every Stage of Life Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora. The original post is located here: https://iraisrael.medium.com/got-low-self-esteem-1d693ec3027f Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ira Israel offers words of wisdom for those with low self-esteem Episode 2364: Got Low Self-Esteem? By Ira Israel on Building Secure Attachments Through Every Stage of Life Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora. The original post is located here: https://iraisrael.medium.com/got-low-self-esteem-1d693ec3027f Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ira Israel shares tools to keep you at the high end of the happiness spectrum. Psychotherapist Ira Israel is the author of “How To Survive Your Childhood Now That You're and Adult: A Path to Authenticity and Awakening,” which is endorsed by Sting, Reverend Michael Beckwith, Marianne Williamson, Jack Kornfield, Shauna Shapiro, Warren Farrell, Katherine Woodward Thomas, Jai Uttal, Joanne Cacciatore, Lorin Roche, Fred Luskin and many many others. Ira teaches sold-out Happiness and Authenticity workshops at Esalen and Kripalu and has written over 400 articles on psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for The Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, and Medium. Ira is also the producer, writer and actor of the best-selling series "Authenticity and Awakening for Lovable Idiots,""A Beginner's Guide to Happiness," "A Beginner's Guide to Mindfulness Meditation," "Mindfulness for Depression," "Mindfulness for Anxiety," and "Yoga for Depression and Anxiety.” He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and has graduate degrees in Psychology, Philosophy, and Religious Studies. For more information please visit www.IraIsrael.comHost Bonnie Burkert melds the worlds of media and higher consciousness, sharing tools for transformation to find our highest Truth. www.instagram.com/yogi_bon
Ira Israel questions whether or not we can be the authors of our own lives without suffering from main character syndrome Episode 2309: Can We Be The Authors of Our Lives Without Suffering from Main Character Syndrome by Ira Israel Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora. The original post is located here: https://thriveglobal.com/stories/can-we-be-the-authors-of-our-lives-without-suffering-from-main-character-syndrome/ Head over to verygoodbutchers.com, and use the code “Optimal” at checkout for 20% off on their butcher shop quality plant-based meats. Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ira Israel questions whether or not we can be the authors of our own lives without suffering from main character syndrome Episode 2309: Can We Be The Authors of Our Lives Without Suffering from Main Character Syndrome by Ira Israel Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora. The original post is located here: https://thriveglobal.com/stories/can-we-be-the-authors-of-our-lives-without-suffering-from-main-character-syndrome/ Head over to verygoodbutchers.com, and use the code “Optimal” at checkout for 20% off on their butcher shop quality plant-based meats. Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ira Israel questions whether or not we can be the authors of our own lives without suffering from main character syndrome Episode 2309: Can We Be The Authors of Our Lives Without Suffering from Main Character Syndrome by Ira Israel Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora. The original post is located here: https://thriveglobal.com/stories/can-we-be-the-authors-of-our-lives-without-suffering-from-main-character-syndrome/ Head over to verygoodbutchers.com, and use the code “Optimal” at checkout for 20% off on their butcher shop quality plant-based meats. Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ira Israel shares 10 ways to survive your childhood now that you're an adult. Episode 1277: 10 Ways To Survive Your Childhood Now That You're An Adult by Ira Israel on Emotional Connections & Self Growth Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora. The original post is located here: https://iraisrael.com/10-ways-survive-childhood-now-youre-adult/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ira Israel shares 10 ways to survive your childhood now that you're an adult. Episode 1277: 10 Ways To Survive Your Childhood Now That You're An Adult by Ira Israel on Emotional Connections & Self Growth Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora. The original post is located here: https://iraisrael.com/10-ways-survive-childhood-now-youre-adult/ Jenni Kayne is a California-inspired clothing company that makes shopping for clothes absolutely effortless, as they're known for creating high-quality, stylish pieces that work for any situation. Find your forever pieces at JenniKayne.com, and get 15% off your first order when you use code ORD at checkout Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ira Israel shares his thoughts on happiness being a choice. Episode 2193: Happiness Is a Choice by Ira Israel on Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices to Be Happier Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora. The original post is located here: https://iraisrael.com/happiness-is-a-choice/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ira Israel shares his thoughts on happiness being a choice. Episode 2193: Happiness Is a Choice by Ira Israel on Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices to Be Happier Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora. The original post is located here: https://iraisrael.com/happiness-is-a-choice/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Elle Russ chats with Ira Israel - psychotherapist the author of How To Survive Your Childhood Now That You're and Adult: A Path to Authenticity and Awakening which is endorsed by Sting, Reverend Michael Beckwith, Marianne Williamson, Jack Kornfield, Shauna Shapiro, Warren Farrell, Katherine Woodward Thomas, Jai Uttal, Joanne Cacciatore, Lorin Roche, Fred Luskin, and many many others. Ira teaches sold-out Happiness and Authenticity workshops at Esalen and Kripalu and has written over 400 articles on psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for The Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, and Medium. Ira is also the producer, writer, and actor of the best-selling series Authenticity and Awakening for Lovable Idiots, A Beginner's Guide to Happiness, A Beginner's Guide to Mindfulness Meditation, ”Mindfulness for Depression, Mindfulness for Anxiety, and Yoga for Depression and Anxiety. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and has graduate degrees in Psychology, Philosophy, and Religious Studies. For more information visit www.IraIsrael.com. CLICK HERE to get his Authenticity and Awakening for Lovable Idiots course for only $27 using code ELLERUSS1 SELECTED LINKS: www.IraIsrael.com Authenticity and Awakening for Lovable Idiots course for only $27 using code ELLERUSS1 ElleRuss.com
Ira Israel is a psychotherapist and author of How To Survive Your Childhood Now That You're an Adult: A Path to Authenticity and Awakening. Ira leads sold-out Happiness and Authenticity workshops at Esalen and Kripalu and has written over 400 articles on psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for The Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, and Medium. He is the producer, writer and instructor of the best-selling series: Authenticity and Awakening for Lovable Idiots, A Beginner's Guide to Happiness, A Beginner's Guide to Mindfulness Meditation, Mindfulness for Depression, Mindfulness for Anxiety, and Yoga for Depression and Anxiety. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, he holds graduate degrees in Psychology, Philosophy, and Religious Studies. In this talk, Ira shares powerful insights and curiosity-fueling considerations around a wide-range of subjects beginning with his near-fatal accident in 1985, the grace in deconstructing the stories of our lives, and an exploration of Vedanta explained in five terms. Other topics include: how language creates our reality, the value of testing our comfort margins, overcoming resentments and the path of authenticity in healing, parapsychology, anecdotal stories on past-lives and other unexplained phenomena, and the creation of new systems for humanity. It is a full-spectrum conversation as he offers his knowledge, humor, and rich insight with great candor and rootedness. To learn more about Ira Israel go to: www.iraisrael.com SPECIAL OFFER FOR OUR LISTENERS: Right now Ira is offering his online course "Authenticity and Awakening for Lovable Idiots" to Diane's listeners for only $27 https://www.udemy.com/course/authenticityandawakening/?couponCode=DIANEPODCAST using the code DIANEPODCAST
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