Revisited: Why Relationships Are the Secret to a Long, Happy Life with Psychotherapist Esther Perel
13 Oct 2026
1h 2m
Simon Sinek · Lifestyle
A Bit of Optimism
My career is an accident. It started when I set out to rediscover my passion and reignite a spark I’d lost — and that journey led me to the work I do now. If you know me from my books or my speaking, you know I’m fascinated by why people do what they do. What makes someone find joy and meaning in their life, or pursue something far greater than themselves? I started A Bit of Optimism to explore those ideas and expand my own perspective. This podcast is a trove of honest conversations, with people who challenge me, teach me, or simply help me see things in a different way. Some guests are household names, and others you may be meeting for the first time. But each one of them has something to share that can help all of us grow. So if you’re looking for a spark — some insight, inspiration, or just a reminder that good things are possible — join me on A Bit of Optimism! Let’s grow together.
Episodes
Revisited: Your Instincts Know What You Want with Happiness Expert Arthur Brooks
06 Oct 2026
55m
Revisited: The Power of Saying "Screw It" with Rob Lowe
29 Sep 2026
1h 2m
What Mentally Strong People Do on Their Worst Days with Psychotherapist Amy Morin
22 Sep 2026
1h 1m
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The Dating Advice Making Us Worse at Love with Relationship Expert Amy Chan
15 Sep 2026
50m
Why Trying to “Sound Smart” is Losing You the Room with Strategic Story Producer Rob Willis
08 Sep 2026
47m
Your Limits Are Learned (And They Can Be Unlearned) with Brain Coach Jim Kwik
01 Sep 2026
50m
How to Trust Yourself When Everyone Has an Opinion with Love Thy Nader's Mary Holland Nader
25 Aug 2026
58m
What Happens When You Bet on Yourself with Ted Lasso’s Brendan Hunt
18 Aug 2026
1h 0m
How to Say the Hard Thing and Keep the Relationship | A Bit of Optimism: Feelings at Work | PART 5
11 Aug 2026
45m
Why Being Right Is Costing You Trust | A Bit of Optimism: Feelings at Work | PART 4
04 Aug 2026
52m
What Is Your Team Afraid to Tell You? | A Bit of Optimism: Feelings at Work | PART 3
28 Jul 2026
57m
AI processedEffective feedback functions as essential preventative care, transforming workplace dynamics from passive-aggressive avoidance to collaborative growth. By treating feedback as a skill rather than a character judgment, teams can leverage specific techniques like the Air Force’s "Spears" method—where individuals invite c...
The Secret to Better Conversations Isn't Talking | A Bit of Optimism: Feelings at Work | PART 2
21 Jul 2026
48m
The Hidden Cost of Always Saying Yes | A Bit of Optimism: Feelings at Work | PART 1
14 Jul 2026
58m
Why We Fall for the Wrong Person | Couples Therapist Dr. Harville Hendrix
07 Jul 2026
53m
How to Tell If Fear Is Protecting You or Holding You Back with Extreme Athlete Nelly Attar
30 Jun 2026
51m
Remembering Bob Chapman: The Mentor Who Changed My Life
23 Jun 2026
52m
The AI Skills Nobody is Teaching (And Everyone Needs) with AI Expert Ethan Mollick
16 Jun 2026
58m
How to Stop Letting Your Own Thoughts Make You Sick, Stressed, and Stuck with Dr. Ellen Langer
09 Jun 2026
57m
What Happens When You Stop Optimizing and Start Committing with Former LA Lakers President Tim Harris
02 Jun 2026
56m
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