A Bit of Optimism

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Revisited: Your Instincts Know What You Want with Happiness Expert Arthur Brooks

October 06, 2026

Team Simon here! A Bit of Optimism is on a short break, and brand-new episodes return October 27. Until then, we're revisiting a few conversations we keep coming back to. This week it's Arthur Brooks, a longtime friend of Simon's and one of his favorite people to talk to. Have you ever felt like you're falling behind? Everyone else seems to have a plan, a timeline and the next rung on the ladder lined up. Any detour, like a gap year, a pivot or a job that isn't quite right, feels like losi...

Revisited: The Power of Saying "Screw It" with Rob Lowe

September 29, 2026

Hello from Team Simon! We're taking a few weeks off and will be back with brand-new episodes of A Bit of Optimism on Tuesday, October 27. Until then, we're revisiting some of our favorite conversations, starting with one of the most fun we've ever had: Rob Lowe. Maybe you know the feeling: you've got an idea, a joke, a risk you want to take… and you talk yourself out of it before anyone else gets the chance. Rob Lowe has spent four decades doing the opposite. He calls it a healthy case of t...

What Mentally Strong People Do on Their Worst Days with Psychotherapist Amy Morin

September 22, 2026

Be honest: you've taken a mental health day that made you feel worse. You stayed in bed, you avoided the thing, and by evening it was still waiting for you—with less of the day left to face it. Amy Morin thinks the problem starts with the word. We treat mental health as something you either have or you don't… and framed that way, there's nothing to actually do on a bad day. Her work runs on the opposite premise: mental strength is a practice, and you build it like you'd build anything else. A...

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What is the email for A Bit of Optimism?

The publicly listed email for A Bit of Optimism: podcast@simonsinek.com.

How many listeners does A Bit of Optimism have?

Podseeker estimates A Bit of Optimism reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for A Bit of Optimism?

A Bit of Optimism typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established subject-matter experts, bestselling authors, entrepreneurs, leadership practitioners, and notable public figures with a distinctive perspective, credible experience, or compelling personal journey. Common among recent guests: Bestselling books; Founded or led a notable company or initiative; Recognized expertise in psychology, relationships, communication, learning, or leadership. Recent guests include Amy Morin, Amy Chan, and Rob Willis.

How hard is it to get booked on A Bit of Optimism?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does A Bit of Optimism cover?

Recent episodes cover Personal Development, Leadership, Mental Health, Relationships, and Learning. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.