Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2686: Adina Soclof, author of Parenting Simply, provides insights into helping children transition smoothly between activities, highlighting the importance of understanding their temperamental traits. Drawing on works like "Raising Your Spirit...

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2662: Dr. Margaret Rutherford delves into the profound and complex emotions that follow the suicide of a loved one. She explores the importance of seeking therapy, understanding one's feelings, and gradually finding peace amidst the turmoil. D...