{"podcast":{"title":"Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement","slug":"optimal-living-daily-personal-development-and-self-improvement-217043","podcast_index_feed_id":217043,"rss_url":"https://rss.pdrl.fm/a95032/feeds.megaphone.fm/OLD5345909472","website_url":"https://oldpodcast.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/6fb682f0-2003-11ec-83c0-17f79b1a801b/image/OLD-Cover-Living-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":4097,"summary":"Join award-winning audiobook narrator Justin Malik in this personal growth accelerator, delivering bite-sized episodes each day that are rich with wisdom and practical advice. Optimal Living Daily features a carefully selected mix of articles from some of the most influential voices in self-help, covering topics like minimalism, productivity, mental health, and personal development. Each episode is thoughtfully narrated to not only inform but also inspire you to make meaningful changes in your life. Whether you're seeking motivation, clarity, or strategies to enhance your daily life, Optimal Living Daily is your go-to source for personal development. It’s not just a podcast; it’s a daily habit that empowers you to live your best life, one insightful and uplifting episode at a time. Dive into episodes that cover the essence of self-help, minimalism, and self-improvement, offering actionable steps to foster personal development. This podcast is designed for those passionate about personal development and minimalism, looking to integrate self-help strategies and self-improvement techniques into their daily routines. By focusing on personal development, each episode provides you with…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-26T06:19:57.291027+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-living-daily-personal-development-and-self-improvement-217043"},"episode":{"title":"4049: Ways To Help Others Without Hurting Your Own Finances by Vekevia Tillman-Jones with Financial Finesse","slug":"4049-ways-to-help-others-without-hurting-your-own-finances-by-vekevia-tillman-jones-with-financial-finesse","published_at":"2026-06-14T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-living-daily-personal-development-and-self-improvement-217043/4049-ways-to-help-others-without-hurting-your-own-finances-by-vekevia-tillman-jones-with-financial-finesse","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-living-daily-personal-development-and-self-improvement-217043","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD7171456986.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD7171456986.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 4049: Vekevia Tillman-Jones explores how generous people can continue making a difference without sacrificing their own financial security. She shows that by offering time, guidance, and practical support instead of always giving money, you can empower others while still protecting your emergency savings and long-term goals. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.financialfinesse.com/2018/09/06/ways-to-help-others-without-hurting-your-own-finances/ Quotes to ponder: \"Sometimes all a person really needs is a caring friend to empower them to get on their feet and hold them accountable for taking the steps to helping themselves.\" \"Helping others and giving back can bring great joy and a sense of purpose, so keep that up but remember to make sure you are financially sound first.\" \"If you typically give cash donations or pay people’s bills for them, don’t forget that giving your time can be just as beneficial as giving actual cash.\" Episode references: Social Security Disability Benefits: https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap Unemployment Insurance Benefits: https://www.usa.gov/unemployment-benefits United Way: https://www.unitedway.org Learn more about your ad choices. 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