Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

Lisa Merlo-Booth asks if you question yourself when it seems like the entire world disagrees. Episode 596: When It Seems Like The Entire World Disagrees, Do You Question Yourself? by Lisa Merlo-Booth on Instincts Lisa Merlo-Booth is a straight-talking and highly effective relationship expert, speaker, and blogger. She has over twenty years of experience in the field of therapy and relationship coa...

Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom shares easy tips to keep the kids toys organized. Episode 595: Easy Tips to Keep the Kids Toys Organized by Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom on Organizing with Children Cara Harvey is a wife, mom, online mentor and woman of God. She has been married to her husband, Ron, for 3 years and they live with their 11 year-old stepson, 2-year old daughter and 2-month...

Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose shares why and how to make unique Christmas traditions for your family. Episode 594: Why and How to Make Unique Christmas Traditions for Your Family by Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose Shawna Scafe is a mom of three small kids who started blogging after her first son was born. She wanted to share her c-section story in order to help herself work through the disap...

Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress shares the kind of person she wants to be. Episode 593: The Kind of Person I Want to Be by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress on Empathy & Self Improvement Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui's mission as a Joyful Living Educator is to help messy humans like herself quiet the noise of perfectionism, comparison and fear to show up fully to their...

Kristen Manieri with The Gottman Institute shares how to stay connected as a couple through the holidays. Episode 592: How to Stay Connected as a Couple Through the Holidays by Kristen Manieri with Gottman Institute on Marriage The Gottman Institute understands that the human family is in crisis, and that all individuals are capable of and deserve compassion. It is their mission to reach out to fa...

Evan Marc Katz shares if it is foolish to date a guy based on his potential. Episode 591: Is it Foolish to Date a Guy Based on His Potential? by Evan Marc Katz on How To Know If He Is Boyfriend Material Dating coach Evan Marc Katz has been billed as a “personal trainer for smart, strong, successful women,” helping singles find love since 2003. Thousands of his clients have fallen in love, gotten m...

Carla Cram with No Sidebar shares why empathy is the key to our future. Episode 590: Why Empathy Is the Key to Our Future by Carla Cram with No Sidebar on First Time Parents & Patience No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you l...

2 posts from Julie Morgenstern on teaching your kids time management and taming morning chaos. Episode 589: Life Skills: How to Teach Your Kids Time Management AND Taming Morning Chaos by Julie Morgenstern on Parenting Julie Morgenstern is an organizing & productivity consultant, New York Times best-selling author, and speaker. For over 30 years, Julie has been teaching people all around the world...

Allison Carmen shares an untold story about James Gandolfini on giving up the roles we play. Episode 588: An Untold Story About James Gandolfini: Giving Up The Roles We Play by Allison Carmen on Helping Others Allison Carmen holds a B.A. in accounting, a J.D. of Law, and a Master’s of Law in taxation. After working for a large law firm in Manhattan, Allison founded her own law firm and built a suc...

Kristine Klussman shares how to make a great day even greater. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 587: [Part 2] How to Make a Great Day Even Greater by Kristine Klussman on How To Be More Optimistic & Find Happiness Kristine Klussman specialized in Health Psychology (Behavioral Medicine) at Harvard Medical School, then founded and ran the Health Psychology program and post-doctoral training programs at...

Kristine Klussman shares how to make a great day even greater. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 586: [Part 1] How to Make a Great Day Even Greater by Kristine Klussman on How To Appreciate Life & Find More Love Kristine Klussman specialized in Health Psychology (Behavioral Medicine) at Harvard Medical School, then founded and ran the Health Psychology program and post-doctoral training programs at Cal...

Laura Dabney on when teenage or grown children disrespect you. Episode 585: When Teenage or Grown Children Disrespect You by Laura Dabney on Communicating & Parenting with Teenagers Laura Dabney specializes in helping clients from across the nation break destructive patterns impacting their relationships. With Laura's support, clients discover the path to happier, healthier futures with deeper per...

James Altucher shares how to turn your 12-year old into an entrepreneur. Episode 584: How to Turn Your 12 Year Old Into an Entrepreneur by James Altucher James Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and says he failed at 17 of them. He has published 11 books, and is a regular contributor to The...

2 short posts from Leo Babauta of Zen Habits about being a dad and a secret to dad greatness. Episode 583: On Being a Dad AND A Secret to Dad Greatness by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Parenthood & Fatherhood Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create s...

Chalene Johnson of The Chalene Show shares what to do when no one supports you. Episode 582: What To Do When No One Supports You by Chalene Johnson on How To Have Difficult Conversations with Family Chalene Johnson is a world-renowned motivational speaker with more than 30 years as a health expert. She is a New York Times best-selling author, health and lifestyle expert, and top health podcaster w...

Shelby Forsythia shares her thoughts on when people aren't who we need them to be. Episode 581: When People Aren’t Who We Need Them To Be by Shelby Forsythia on Expectations in Relationships vs. Reality Shelby Forsythia never intended to study grief, but now she is an Intuitive Grief Guide who speaks, writes, and teaches powerful truths about grief and loss. She is the podcast host of Coming Back:...

Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom shares 4 benefits of healthy living. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 580: [Part 2] 4 Benefits of Healthy Living by Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom on Working Out & Eating Right Cara Harvey is a wife, mom, online mentor and woman of God. She has been married to her husband, Ron, for 3 years and they live with their 11 year-old stepson, 2-year old daughter and 2-...

Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom shares 4 benefits of healthy living. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 579: [Part 1] 4 Benefits of Healthy Living by Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom on Finding Me Time As A Mother Cara Harvey is a wife, mom, online mentor and woman of God. She has been married to her husband, Ron, for 3 years and they live with their 11 year-old stepson, 2-year old daughter and 2...

Marc Bilodeau shares his thoughts on romantic relationships from an analytical mind. Episode 578: Romantic Relationships from an Analytical Mind by Marc Bilodeau on How To Define A Relationship Marc Bilodeau started his blog to become a better writer, however, it has evolved into a place where he shares personal thoughts, experiences, and words of subjective wisdom. He is not an expert or certifie...

Eddie Corbano of Love's a Game shares 10 big red flags your relationship is going downhill. Episode 577: 10 Big Red Flags Your Relationship Is Going Downhill by Eddie Corbano of Loves A Game on Dating Issues Eddie Corbano's mission and life's purpose is to help you use your breakup or divorce to turn your life around and become the best version of yourself that you can ever be, and attract your id...

Lisa Merlo-Booth shares why your silence is acceptance when there are mean girls at the office. Episode 576: Mean Girls at the Office: Your Silence is Acceptance by Lisa Merlo-Booth on Relationships with Co-Workers Lisa Merlo-Booth is a straight-talking and highly effective relationship expert, speaker, and blogger. She has over twenty years of experience in the field of therapy and relationship c...

An Excerpt from the book Getting unSTUCK - 5 Simple Steps to Emotional Well-Being by Shira Gura. Episode 575: An Excerpt from the book Getting unSTUCK - 5 Simple Steps to Emotional Well-Being by Shira Gura Shira Gura is on a mission to create an emotionally healthy world. Through her coaching services and self-awareness tools, she helps moms and wives understand and regulate their emotions, though...

Tamara Patterson with The Gottman Institute shares her thoughts on dating your wife with kids under five. Episode 574: Dating Your Wife with Kids Under Five by Tamara Patterson with Gottman Institute on Marriage & Children The Gottman Institute understands that the human family is in crisis, and that all individuals are capable of and deserve compassion. It is their mission to reach out to familie...

Dr. Marisa Cohen with Luvze shares her thoughts on friendship dissolution. Episode 573: Friendship Dissolution: The Whys and Goodbyes by Dr. Marisa Cohen of Luvze on Breaking Up with A Friend Luvze was founded on the premise that relationships are a central part of life and that our understanding of relationships benefits from research and scientific evidence. They also believe this information is...

Brianna Harry of YeMash shares her thoughts on thin love not being love at all. Episode 572: Thin Love Ain't Love At All by Brianna Harry of YeMash on Finding Self Love & Relationship Success YeMash is a private publishing group; currently in its early stages. At the core of all content published, shared, and promoted by YeMash are the principles of expressing truth, exuding positive energy, and l...