{"podcast":{"title":"Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition","slug":"optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906","podcast_index_feed_id":323906,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/OLD4549284412","website_url":"https://oldpodcast.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/179f5c46-1733-11ec-86d8-6fde4865f964/image/OLD-Cover-Health-3000.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Optimal Living Daily LLC","episode_count":3478,"summary":"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 passio…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-26T06:20:20.383708+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906"},"episode":{"title":"3445: Integrating Mind and Body: Be Present, Reduce Stress by Sam Russell with Tiny Buddha on Mind-Body Connection","slug":"3445-integrating-mind-and-body-be-present-reduce-stress-by-sam-russell-with-tiny-buddha-on-mind-body-connection","published_at":"2026-06-27T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/3445-integrating-mind-and-body-be-present-reduce-stress-by-sam-russell-with-tiny-buddha-on-mind-body-connection","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD4918395043.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD4918395043.mp3","summary":"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 3445: Sam Russell explores how stress and frustration often arise when the mind races ahead of what the body is realistically prepared to do. Through his experience with yoga, he shows how mindful practice helps bridge the gap between thought and action, leading to greater presence, self-awareness, resilience, and inner balance. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/integrating-mind-and-body-be-present-reduce-stress/ Quotes to ponder: \"Don’t let your mind bully your body into believing it must carry the burden of its worries.\" \"Practice is realizing you can’t control what you will experience by over-thinking, overanalyzing, and forcing your will. You simply have to show up and be there, in both mind and body, allowing for an integrated experience.\" \"Being strong is sensing your gaps and working with them, drawing them closer, bridging them, and learning from them.\" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":616,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/episodes/3445-integrating-mind-and-body-be-present-reduce-stress-by-sam-russell-with-tiny-buddha-on-mind-body-connection/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/3445-integrating-mind-and-body-be-present-reduce-stress-by-sam-russell-with-tiny-buddha-on-mind-body-connection.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}