EPISODE · Jun 29, 2026 · 21 MIN
Optimization Culture Is Killing Us—THIS Is The Real Secret To Health & Happiness
from The Liz Moody Podcast · host Liz Moody
If we’re doing everything to optimize and track our health, then why do so many of us feel so bad? Today I'm talking about why optimization culture is harming us, my personal experience with it, and most importantly, I'm sharing the single thing that we should be doing instead (which I have not heard be part of the discussion at all). 🎧 What you’ll learn: • Why optimization culture hits women harder than anyone • The four forces that quietly turned self-care into a source of stress • The one thing almost every top expert agrees matters the most for your health • How to build anti-fragility so a missed workout or a glass of wine doesn't derail your entire week Check out our NEW YouTube Channel with tons of YouTube exclusive Shorts, exclusive podcast content, and full video episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@LizMoodyTV Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now! Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody or online at www.lizmoody.com. Subscribe to the substack by visiting https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome. Buy our cute sweatshirts, conversation cards, and more at https://shop.lizmoody.com/. To join The Liz Moody Podcast Club Facebook group, go to www.facebook.com/groups/thelizmoodypodcast. Use our discount codes from our highly vetted and tested brand partners by visiting https://www.lizmoody.com/codes. This episode is brought to you completely free thanks to the following podcast sponsors: • Rythm Health: check out Rythm.Health/LizMoody for 15% off your first month and FREE shipping. • AG1: visit DrinkAG1.com/LizMoody and get an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 for FREE in your AG1 Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order. • OneSkin: go to OneSkin.co/Liz and use code LIZ to get 15% OFF for a limited time. The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. The Liz Moody Podcast music by Alex Ruimy. This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 443. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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If we’re doing everything to optimize and track our health, then why do so many of us feel so bad? Today I'm talking about why optimization culture is harming us, my personal experience with it, and most importantly, I'm sharing the single thing that we should be doing instead (which I have not heard be part of the discussion at all). 🎧 What you’ll learn: • Why optimization culture hits women harder than anyone • The four forces that quietly turned self-care into a source of stress • The one thing almost every top expert agrees matters the most for your health • How to build anti-fragility so a missed workout or a glass of wine doesn't derail your entire week Check out our NEW YouTube Channel with tons of YouTube exclusive Shorts, exclusive podcast content, and full video episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@LizMoodyTV Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now! Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody or online at www.lizmoody.com. Subscribe to the substack by visiting https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome. Buy our cute sweatshirts, conversation cards, and more at https://shop.lizmoody.com/. To join The Liz Moody Podcast Club Facebook group, go to www.facebook.com/groups/thelizmoodypodcast. Use our discount codes from our highly vetted and tested brand partners by visiting https://www.lizmoody.com/codes. This episode is brought to you completely free thanks to the following podcast sponsors: • Rythm Health: check out Rythm.Health/LizMoody for 15% off your first month and FREE shipping. • AG1: visit DrinkAG1.com/LizMoody and get an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 for FREE in your AG1 Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order. • OneSkin: go to OneSkin.co/Liz and use code LIZ to get 15% OFF for a limited time. The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. The Liz Moody Podcast music by Alex Ruimy. This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 443. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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