Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

Evan Marc Katz answers a relationship question about buying gifts. Episode 397: My Wealthy Boyfriend Does Not Buy Me Gifts - Should I Be Hurt by Evan Marc Katz 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 married, started families, and found happine...

Tynan with Tynan.com shares his thoughts on treating strangers like friends. Episode 396: Treating Strangers Like Friends by Tynan Tynan was named as one of the top 25 best bloggers in 2013 by Time Magazine. He believes in making deliberate decisions and breaking away from the herd mentality. He likes learning new things, building habits, exposing the world, connecting with awesome people, and cre...

Ross Enamait of Ross Training on raising healthy & balanced children. Episode 395: Little Ones Get Test For Sports Gene by Ross Enamait of Ross Training Founded by Ross Enamait, RossTraining.com is dedicated to excellence and innovations in high performance conditioning, strength, and athletic development. His goal with the site is to provide a content-rich resource to assist with your development...

Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose shares why she stopped calling herself a lazy mom. Episode 394: I Stopped Calling Myself A Lazy Mom 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 disappointment she felt about it. She read a book on m...

Marc of Marc and Angel shares an open letter to those who have lied to impress people. Episode 393: An Open Letter to Those Who Have Lied to Impress People by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel Marc and Angel Chernoff are New York Times bestselling authors, professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having "one of the most pop...

Tammy Strobel of Rowdy Kittens shares her thoughts on the depth of loss. Episode 392: On the Depth of Loss by Tammy Strobel of Rowdy Kittens Tammy Strobel is a photographer, writer, teacher, and founder of RowdyKittens.com. She loves morning views, tiny homes, reading, and everyday adventures. She started Rowdy Kittens to share her story and help you go small, think big, and be happy. Every week,...

Irene Elias of Self Love Junkie shares her thoughts on how to find real love. Episode 391: How to Find Real Love by Irene Elias of Self Love Junkie Irene Elias is a professional certified life coach, and a co-author in the best selling series, Adventures in Manifesting, Soulful Relationships. Her mission at Self Love Junkie is to help you become happier and confident with who you are so you can ex...

Sandi Schwartz with The Gottman Institute shares how a parent's affection shapes a child's happiness for life. Episode 390: How a Parent's Affection Shapes a Child's Happiness for Life by Sandi Schwartz with Gottman Institute 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 fami...

Natalie Peace with Get Rich Slowly shares 5 unusual ways to raise successful children. Episode 389: 5 Unusual Ways to Raise Successful Children by Natalie Peace with Get Rich Slowly J.D. Roth has been reading and writing about personal finance for a decade. Today he’s financially independent, but ten years ago, his money life was a disaster, with over $35,000 in consumer debt. He started turning e...

Chalene Johnson of The Chalene Show shares how to partner with your partner. Episode 388: How to Partner with Your Partner by Chalene Johnson 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 with over 20 million downloads of The Chalene Show. Tens o...

Aaron Brook of Love's a Game asks if you feel defeated by your break-up. Episode 387: Do You Feel Defeated By Your Break-Up by Aaron Brook with Loves A Game 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 ideal partner (your "Authentic Love") by being that n...

Lisa Avellan with No Sidebar shares the one thing your intentional life is missing. Episode 386: The One Thing Your Intentional Life is Missing by Lisa Avellan with No Sidebar 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 let go of...

Guest author Dan Schmidt with Nerd Fitness shares 7 tips for parents with fussy eaters. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 385: [Part 2] 7 Tips For Parents with Fussy Eaters by Dan Schmidt with Nerd Fitness Steve Kamb started exercising back in high school without really knowing what he was doing. Through high school and college, he made every training mistake known to man and got zero results. It wasn’...

Guest author Dan Schmidt with Nerd Fitness shares 7 tips for parents with fussy eaters. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 384: [Part 1] 7 Tips For Parents with Fussy Eaters by Dan Schmidt with Nerd Fitness Steve Kamb started exercising back in high school without really knowing what he was doing. Through high school and college, he made every training mistake known to man and got zero results. It wasn’...

Lisa Merlo-Booth shares her thoughts on women and divorce. Episode 383: Women and Divorce: The Silent Exodus by Lisa Merlo-Booth 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 coaching and a thriving private practice with a client base of individuals and couples...

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares a guide to dealing with dissatisfaction. Episode 382: A Guide to Dealing with Dissatisfaction with Ourselves by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits 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 something amazing, find happiness. The...

Dr. Diana of Love in 90 Days shares how you can find a real relationship on a dating app. Episode 381: Yes, You Can Find A Real Relationship On A Dating App - Here's How by Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love In 90 Days PBS Love expert, psychologist and bestselling author, Diana Kirschner, Ph. D. has helped thousands of singles and couples to find the relationships of their dreams. Along with her team of...

Dr. Jennifer Harman with Luvze discusses parental alienation and the fight for children's heart and minds. Episode 380: Parental Alienation and the Fight for Children's Hearts and Minds by Dr Jennifer Harman with Luvze 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...

Christine Gilbert with ChrisGuillebeau.com shares how traveling taught her how to be a parent. Episode 379: Traveling Taught Me How to Be a Parent: On the Road by Christine Gilbert with ChrisGuillebeau.com (Travel & Kids) Chris Guillebeau is a New York Times bestselling author and modern-day explorer. He is the author of 5 books and his daily podcast, Side Hustle School, is downloaded more than 2...

Kaylee Rupp with Tiny Buddha shares 5 tips to recognize and honor your needs in relationships. Episode 378: 5 Tips to Recognize and Honor Your Needs in Relationships by Kaylee Rupp with Tiny Buddha (Dating Success & Tips) Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha and Recreate Your Life Story, an online course that helps you let go of the past and live a life you love. Her latest book: Tiny Buddh...

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares 7 simple ways to be more you. Episode 377: 7 Simple Ways to Be More You by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less (Self Care & Compassion & Personal Reflection) Courtney Carver was stopped in her tracks with a scary MS diagnosis after decades of debt, discontent, and trying to do it all. She had to slow down, prioritize her health, and figure out what was...

Allison Carmen shares her thoughts on the pain of rejection on social media. Episode 376: Soothing the Pain of Rejection When Mother Teresa Unfriends You on Facebook by Allison Carmen (Social Media) 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 successful pra...

2 short posts from Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist where he shares why parents should not get mad at their kids for wanting stuff at Target and how to help kids overcome envy. Episode 375: Parents, Stop Getting Mad at Your Kids for Wanting Stuff at Target AND Helping Kids Overcome Envy by Joshua Becker Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation wi...

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 17 powerful quotes that every parent should read. Episode 374: 17 Powerful Quotes Every Parent Should Read by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel (Parenting Advice & Family Love) Marc and Angel Chernoff are New York Times bestselling authors, professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forb...

Kyle Benson with The Gottman Institute shares 3 steps to reconnect when you feel disconnected. Episode 373: 3 Steps to Reconnect When You Feel Disconnected From Your Partner by Kyle Benson with The Gottman Institute 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 families in or...