Optimization Culture Is Killing Us—THIS Is The Real Secret To Health & Happiness

Optimization Culture Is Killing Us—THIS Is The Real Secret To Health & Happiness

June 29, 2026 · 21 min · Season 1 · Episode 443

About this episode

Liz Moody discusses the negative impacts of optimization culture on health and happiness, offering insights and alternatives for better well-being.

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…

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