Optimal Living Daily

Optimal Living Daily takes a completely different approach from most personal development podcasts. Instead of interviews or monologues, host Justin Malik — an award-winning audiobook narrator — reads and curates the best articles from influential self-help writers, then adds his own commentary and reflection after each piece. Episodes are short, running about 8 to 11 minutes, and release daily. This makes the show perfect for listeners who want consistent personal growth content but do not have time for hour-long episodes. The featured authors represent some of the most respected voices in the space: Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus (The Minimalists), Leo Babauta (Zen Habits), Joshua Becker (Becoming Minimalist), James Altucher, and Steve Pavlina have all had their work featured. Topics span minimalism, productivity, mindfulness, intentional living, relationships, financial wellness, and mental health. With over 2,000 episodes published since 2015, the archive is enormous and well-organized by topic. Justin's narration is polished and easy to listen to, and his post-reading commentary adds a personal touch that keeps the show from feeling like a simple audiobook. For Jay Shetty fans who want a daily dose of wisdom in a compact format, Optimal Living Daily delivers consistently. The show holds a 4.6-star rating from about 3,000 reviews and offers an ad-free subscription for $1.99 per month.