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Daily FLOW

Manuel del Valle

Daily FLOW 🌊 is a captivating and inspiring podcast where host Manu del Valle explores the beautiful complexities of human emotions, well-being, and life"s simple pleasures. Each episode offers a unique blend of personal anecdotes, psychological insights, and actionable advice. From the nuances of hope and the benefits of altruism to understanding happiness and the value of service, "Daily FLOW" engages listeners in a journey of discovery and reflection. It"s an invitation to embrace life with

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#346 What Was Once a Dream, Now Feels Like a Task

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2025/05/20

We chase success, but often forget what it takes—and what it changes. In this episode, we begin with a powerful reflection on how progress can become invisible, then explore how embracing change is part of the path to the life we truly want.Key Takeaways:✅ What was once a dream can become your new normal—don’t let it go unrecognized✅ Success doesn’t always feel like success when you’re in it✅ Fear of change often holds people back more than fear of failure✅ Growth requires sacrifices—and that’s

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00:01:54

345 No One’s Coming – Move Anyway 🚪

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2025/05/19

Waiting for the perfect moment, the right connection, or someone to save you? Here’s the truth: no one’s coming. And that’s your greatest power. This episode strips away the illusion of external rescue and puts the responsibility—and freedom—back in your hands.Key Takeaways:✅ No one is obligated to discover you.✅ Progress begins when you take radical responsibility.✅ Discipline is the antidote to doubt.✅ You don’t need motivation—you need motion.✅ The time is now. Not someday.#RadicalResponsibility

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00:03:34

#344 Let It In—Becoming, Receiving, and Staying...

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2025/05/17

The day after my son won the highest award someone can get in his high school, we talked. I told him how proud I was. And that conversation brought up something I’ve felt in my own life—the hesitation to receive praise. That feeling of “Do I really deserve this?” We talked about how we’re all a work in progress. That we’re unfinished masterpieces—and God is still sculpting. In this episode, I reflect on how learning to receive praise with gratitude is part of honoring that process. Key Takeaways:✅

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00:02:39

343 Flow and the Blue Spot: Unlocking Deep Focus

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2025/05/14

Flow states require the perfect balance between alertness and calm. At the center of that balance is the brain’s locus coeruleus, regulating norepinephrine to help you tune in and block out noise. Here’s how this tiny brainstem nucleus shapes the quality of your deepest focus.• ✅ Flow needs an optimal level of arousal — not too high, not too low.• ✅ The locus coeruleus adjusts brain chemistry to help us reach that state.• ✅ In “phasic mode,” the LC boosts attention and minimizes distractions.• ✅

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00:03:29

#342 Don’t Think of a Polar Bear 🐻❄️ Mastering...

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2025/05/13

Ever tried not to think of something… and couldn’t stop? In today’s episode, we start with the famous “polar bear” experiment and explore how our brains handle attention. Plus, I’ll share a personal hack that helps me stay focused—and how to stop anxiety from hijacking your mind.Key Takeaways:✅ Suppressing thoughts makes them stronger—your brain needs direction, not force✅ Writing down intrusive thoughts clears mental space for flow✅ Focusing on stress only intensifies it—what you do with attention

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00:02:55

#341 Why Motivation Fails—and What to Use Instead 🔁✨

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2025/05/12

Starting a new habit isn’t just about discipline—it’s about design. In this Monday Motivation episode, we break down the habit loop from The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg—cue, routine, reward—and how linking your craving for coffee to a simple action like writing can build momentum. Manu shares a personal example of using this exact loop to write daily, thanks to a helpful tip from his coach. Key Takeaways:✅ The habit loop—cue, routine, reward—is the foundation of behavior change✅ Motivation

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00:03:59

#340 The Mother Who Changed Everything (Without You...

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2025/05/11

In this special Mother’s Day Flow Sunday episode, we reflect on the buzz surrounding newly elected Pope Leo XIV—and trace his spiritual roots back to one woman whose name many don’t know, but whose love quietly changed history. This is a tribute to the hidden strength of mothers, especially my own mother—whose love for beauty, tenderness, and resilience laid a foundation for everything I am—and to my wife, whose unwavering patience, fierce love, and daily devotion continue to transform the world

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00:03:12

“339 Bridges of Peace 🕊️ : The Call of Pope Leo XIV”

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2025/05/09

In his first words as pope, Leo XIV called the world to unity, dialogue, and peace. This episode reflects on that powerful moment and what it means for humanity today.Key Takeaways:✅ Peace begins with listening✅ Building bridges is the work of all of us✅ Unity doesn’t mean sameness—it means connection Make sure to subscribe and follow me for updates, tips, and more ways to stay in the flow! You can connect with me on:• Instagram: @flow_network__• YouTube: @flow_network__• TikTok: @theflownetwork•

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00:02:39

#338 The Path Is the Practice 🛤️

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2025/05/08

The Path Is the Practice 🛤️In the Stoic tradition, the goal isn’t to become perfect—it’s to keep practicing. Drawing from Epictetus, this episode explores why self-mastery isn’t about arrival, but about continuous self-formation through daily effort.Key Takeaways:✅ Growth means showing up daily, not achieving perfection✅ Stoic wisdom sees virtue as a process, not a product✅ Practice is more powerful than rare insight✅ True strength is built through sustained, intentional action Make sure to

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00:03:15

#337 The Brain’s Blue Spot Key to Healthy Aging 🔵🔵🧠

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2025/05/07

#337 The Brain’s Blue Spot Key to Healthy Aging 🔵🔵🧠New research highlights the locus coeruleus, a tiny blue-colored region in the brainstem, as a major player in cognitive health and aging. Known for its role in producing norepinephrine, this brain hub may be critical for attention, memory, and even resisting neurodegenerative diseases.Key Takeaways:• ✅ The locus coeruleus regulates arousal, attention, and stress responses.• ✅ It may be the first brain region affected in Alzheimer’s disease.• ✅

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00:03:37

“Flow & Mental Clarity with Marian Rojas Estapé” 🧠

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2025/05/06

Today’s episode blends personal experience with the wisdom of Marian Rojas Estapé. Discover how this renowned psychiatrist explains the neuroscience of flow — and why tuning into it daily can change how you feel, connect, and perform.Key Takeaways:✅ Flow happens when you enjoy a task that also challenges you.✅ The brain releases dopamine and endorphins during flow.✅ Flow helps reduce stress and improve emotional balance.✅ It sharpens focus and strengthens relationships.✅ Marian frames flow as a path

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00:03:16

#335 You Don’t Need Motivation ⚡

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2025/05/05

We’ve been sold a lie: that we need to “feel ready” before we act. In this episode, we break down the myth of motivation and reveal the real driver of progress—movement. This isn’t about mindset. It’s about motion. Raw, imperfect, relentless motion. Key Takeaways:✅ Motivation is a trap that keeps you stuck in thought, not action.✅ High performers act through resistance, not inspiration.✅ Discipline beats feelings—every single time.✅ Messy action is more powerful than perfect intention.✅ Motion

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00:03:03

#334 What Teens Aren’t Telling You—And Why It Matters 🤐

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2025/05/03

After watching Netflix’s Adolescence, I was reminded of a hard truth: teens often struggle silently. In this episode, we explore how digital environments, emotional development, and family connection all shape the inner world of adolescents—and what parents can do to truly show up. No spoilers—just insights, reflection, and real solutions.Key Takeaways: ✅ Teens often struggle silently while appearing “fine.” ✅ Digital environments shape how they think, feel, and connect. ✅ Emotional safety is more

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00:02:56

#333 "No Time? No Priorities."

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2025/05/02

Many of us feel trapped by a lack of time. Naval Ravikant flips this idea, suggesting that it’s not time we lack—it's clear priorities. In this episode, we explore how understanding our true priorities can lead us to a more intentional and happier life.✅ "No time" often just means misaligned priorities.✅ Prioritizing intentionally leads to deeper happiness.✅ Your choices reveal what truly matters to you Make sure to subscribe and follow me for updates, tips, and more ways to stay in the flow! You

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00:03:12

#332 The poweful technique From "Have to" to "Want To"

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2025/04/28

Today, we’re diving into a simple but powerful mindset shift: changing “I have to” into “I want to.” This tiny tweak can unlock motivation, gratitude, and a deeper sense of purpose, helping you energize your day and stay in the flow.Key Takeaways:✅ Reframing tasks from obligation to choice empowers you.✅ Saying “I want to” taps into gratitude and intrinsic motivation.✅ Purpose-driven language energizes you and boosts well-being.✅ This mindset shift reduces stress and improves emotional

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00:02:55

#331 Day Zero: The Power of Starting Fresh 🔄

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2025/04/26

In this episode, we dive into the Day Zero philosophy — the idea that every day is a fresh start. Letting go of what happened yesterday creates space for clarity, focus, and flow. With a subtle wink to La Ley’s “Día Cero,” we explore how choosing to reset your mindset daily is one of the most powerful performance tools you have. Takeaways:✅ Every day is a chance to redefine yourself.✅ Letting go of the past frees up mental energy.✅ Day Zero mindset makes it easier to access flow.✅ Resetting your

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00:03:21

#330 Misjudging Minds: The Happiness Trap of the...

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2025/04/25

Misjudging Minds: The Happiness Trap of the Fundamental Attribution Error 🧠 Description:Why do we often assume the worst about others—but give ourselves a pass? That’s the fundamental attribution error, and it can quietly drain our happiness. In this episode, Manuel shares a personal story about how choosing to see the best in others has been a key to his joy—and how naming this mental habit can help you find more peace, empathy, and flow in your own life. Key Takeaways:✅ We often blame others’

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00:03:03

#329 Building a Family in Flow 👨👩👧👦 🌊

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2025/02/02

Last week, I had lunch with my childhood friends, and we started talking about flow—that state where your skills meet just the right challenge, keeping you fully engaged and growing. I was explaining how important it is to always push yourself just a little beyond your comfort zone because that’s how we improve. Then I shared something I really believe: if we’re not complete—if we’re drained, distracted, or not challenging ourselves—we can’t give our best to the people around us. And this is

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00:03:08

#328 Stoic Thursdays: Pain Is the Way 🏛️

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2025/01/30

This week, we’ve been talking about pain—how it affects us, how we can deal with it, and how we can grow from it. And as you might guess, since today is Stoic Thursday, we’re not making an exception. The Stoics had a radical view on pain: instead of avoiding it, they embraced it as a tool for growth. In this episode, we’ll explore how they did it and how you can too. Key Takeaways:✅ Pain is not the enemy—it’s a teacher.✅ Stoics practiced voluntary discomfort to build resilience.✅ Your response to

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00:03:21

#327 Pain and Peak Performance: How Discomfort Fuels...

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2025/01/29

Pain isn’t just something to avoid—it’s a critical signal for growth and high performance. In this episode, we’ll explore how pain plays a role in pushing limits, entering flow states, and achieving peak results. Plus, you’ll learn practical strategies for reframing discomfort and using it as a tool for personal and professional growth. Key Takeaways:• ✅ Pain is a natural part of growth and peak performance.• ✅ Discomfort indicates you’re operating at the edge of your abilities.• ✅ Physical pain can

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