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Optimal Health Daily, hosted by the esteemed Dr. Neal Malik, a tenured professor, registered dietitian nutritionist, and certified exercise physiologist, is a treasure trove of health and wellness insights. Dr. Neal delves into the latest research and timeless wisdom in nutrition, fitness, and diet, presenting them in easy-to-understand, digestible episodes. His expertise shines through as he handpicks and narrates the most informative and inspiring blog posts, offering practical tips and motivational stories to help listeners on their journey to optimal health. Each episode is a blend of science-based information and real-life application, making it a unique resource for anyone looking to improve their health and wellbeing. Dr. Malik's approach is holistic and inclusive, recognizing the importance of balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness. By focusing on diet, fitness, and nutrition, each episode provides you with the tools needed to achieve your health goals. His engaging narration and the podcast's diverse range of topics make it an essential daily listen for you as you seek to lead a healthier, more balanced life. This podcast is designed for those passionate about diet, fitness, and nutrition. It’s your go-to source for practical advice on managing your diet, improving your fitness, and understanding nutrition. Each episode offers actionable steps to foster a healthier lifestyle, emphasizing the importance of diet, fitness, and nutrition in achieving optimal health. Listen now, and become an OLD friend--your optimal life awaits...
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Episodes
  • 3058: Humbled by Nature by Ross Enamait of Ross Training on How to Physically Test Yourself and Build Functional Strength

    3058: Humbled by Nature by Ross Enamait of Ross Training on How to Physically Test Yourself and Build Functional Strength
    Jul 23 2025
    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 3058: Ross Enamait reminds us that nature is the ultimate test of strength, not just physical but personal. By lifting unmeasured, awkward objects like stones and logs, we’re stripped of ego and forced to compete only with ourselves, discovering humility and real-world resilience along the way. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://rosstraining.com/blog/2016/01/humbled_by_nature/ Quotes to ponder: "Within a matter of seconds, Mother Nature had served up a hearty dose of humble pie." "Who cares what it weighs as long as it is heavy enough to challenge you?" "No matter how big or bad you think you are, Mother Nature is quick to remind you that there’s always room for improvement." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • 3057: [Part 2] Iron Discipline: These 7 Steps Can Help You Accomplish Your Goals by Eric Teplitz on New Habit Formation

    3057: [Part 2] Iron Discipline: These 7 Steps Can Help You Accomplish Your Goals by Eric Teplitz on New Habit Formation
    Jul 22 2025
    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 3057: Eric Teplitz emphasizes that true discipline stems not from heroic willpower, but from small, repeatable actions that become second nature over time. By recognizing progress, leveraging past successes, and allowing discomfort to guide you back to purposeful habits, you can build lasting self-discipline and accomplish more than you ever imagined. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/better-humans/iron-discipline-these-7-steps-can-help-you-accomplish-your-goals-5e8c7a587274 Quotes to ponder: "The doing of the activity is usually not the hardest part. It’s the getting yourself to do it." "You have stretched yourself. You have explored something and gotten a sense of what it is like based on the reality of it, not simply conjecture." "You are capable of taking action even when you don’t feel like it, and you have benefited from doing so." Episode references: Ironman Triathlon: https://www.ironman.com The Power of Now: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • 3056: [Part 1] Iron Discipline: These 7 Steps Can Help You Accomplish Your Goals by Eric Teplitz on Consistent Action

    3056: [Part 1] Iron Discipline: These 7 Steps Can Help You Accomplish Your Goals by Eric Teplitz on Consistent Action
    Jul 21 2025
    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 3056: Eric Teplitz outlines a powerful, experience-based roadmap for building self-discipline by drawing lessons from his journey training for a marathon. Through the first five of seven steps, he shows how deep personal meaning, realistic planning, consistent action, and small progressive gains can help anyone stay committed to long-term goals, well beyond fleeting motivation. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/better-humans/iron-discipline-these-7-steps-can-help-you-accomplish-your-goals-5e8c7a587274 Quotes to ponder: "You have to be willing to embrace everything about it that might, and likely will, be uncomfortable." "A schedule means you are to do the work on a given day, not because you feel like it, but because you are honoring your commitment to yourself." "Knowing that you can push through discomfort for some higher cause is a priceless gift that only you can give to yourself." Episode references: The Non-Runner’s Marathon Trainer: https://www.amazon.com/Non-Runners-Marathon-Trainer-David-Whitsett/dp/1570281823 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins

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