Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

T.K. Coleman shares why we should be aware of good guy syndrome. Episode 347: Beware of Good Guy Syndrome by TK Coleman (Success at Dating and Relationships & Being Self Confident & Happy) T.K. Coleman is the Co-Founder & Education Director of Praxis. He is a prolific writer and speaker with a singular mission: to awaken people to their own creative power. Sounds cheesy, but TK listens to Christma...

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares the way to finding powerful human connection. Episode 346: The Way to Finding Powerful Human Connection by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Create Great Relationshiops & Friendships) 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...

JT with The Wild Wong shares why he doesn't want his children to be the best. Episode 345: [Part 2] Why I Don't Want My Children to Be the Best by JT with The Wild Wong (Keeping Up With the Jones & Money) Kristin Wong is a freelance writer and journalist who writes for Lifehacker, Mentalfloss, and New York Magazine. She frequently covers travel, personal finance, and human behavior. Kristin launch...

JT with The Wild Wong shares why he doesn't want his children to be the best. Episode 344: [Part 1] Why I Don't Want My Children to Be the Best by JT with The Wild Wong (Keeping Up With the Jones & Money) Kristin Wong is a freelance writer and journalist who writes for Lifehacker, Mentalfloss, and New York Magazine. She frequently covers travel, personal finance, and human behavior. Kristin launch...

Sierra Black with Get Rich Slowly shares five things you should do before getting married. Episode 343: The Business of Marriage: Five Things You Should Do Before Tying the Knot by Sierra Black 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 c...

2 shorter posts from Dr. Diana of Love in 90 Days with some expert dating advice. Episode 342: What To Do if He Keeps Texting But Doesn't Ask You Out And When Should You Become Exclusive with a Guy (Love Tips). 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 e...

Aska Kolton with Tiny Buddha shares 5 questions to ask yourself before you start looking for love. Episode 341: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Start Looking for Love by Aska Kolton with Tiny Buddha (Am I Ready to Date). 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...

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares the dos and don'ts of minimalism with families. Episode 340: Minimalism for Families: The Dos and Don'ts by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less (Minimalist Living & Children). 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 fi...

Robin Shliakhau with No Sidebar shares 3 things to learn about minimalism with kids. Episode 339: Minimalism with Kids: 3 Things to Learn by Robin Shliakhau with No Sidebar (Minimalist Parenting Techniques & Tips). 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...

Dr. Gwendolyn Seidman with Luvze busts some myths about online dating. Episode 338: Mythbusting Online Dating by Dr. Gwendolyn Seidman with Luvze (Finding the One & Online Date Advice). 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 most...

Neghar Fonooni shares a story of dealing with rudeness and what to do when you're in that situation. Episode 337: How to Deal with A-Holes by Neghar Fonooni (Communicating with Compassion: Resilience & Empathy for Others). Neghar Fonooni is a coach, speaker, and writer, giving women all over the world tools to create a lifestyle that thrills them, free of shame and unworthiness. She helps them giv...

Chalene Johnson of The Chalene Show shares 5 tips to be more likable. Episode 336: 5 Tips to be More Likeable by Chalene Johnson (Creating Successful Friendships & Being a Great Conversationalist). 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 wi...

2 shorter posts from Ross Enamait on raising healthy & active kids. Episode 335: Get Your Kids Outside And Let a Kid Be a Kid by Ross Enamait of Ross Training (Raise Healthy & Active Children). 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...

April Eldemire with The Gottman Institute shares how passion and parenting can co-exist. Episode 334: New Parents Listen Up: Passion & Parenting Can Co-Exist by April Eldemire with Gottman (Happy Marriage Ideals). 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 orde...

Mark Manson shares 6 toxic relationship habits most people think are normal. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 333: [Part 2] 6 Toxic Relationship Habits Most People Think Are Normal by Mark Manson (Unhealthy Romantic Love Emotions). Mark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. Sick of the industry, he wrote his first book, Models: Attract Women Through Honesty, an...

Mark Manson shares 6 toxic relationship habits most people think are normal. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 332: [Part 1] 6 Toxic Relationship Habits Most People Think Are Normal by Mark Manson (Unhealthy Romantic Love Emotions). Mark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. Sick of the industry, he wrote his first book, Models: Attract Women Through Honesty, an...

Eddie Corbano of Love's a Game shares the 7 deadly sins in a relationship. Episode 331: The 7 Deadly Sins in a Relationship by Eddie Corbano of Loves A Game (Communicating with Your Dating Partner). 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 partn...

Allison Carmen shares how we can teach our children to not be scared. Episode 330: If the World is Scary How Can Our Children Not Be Scared by Allison Carmen (Teaching Kids Resiliency & Optimism). 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 pract...

2 shorter posts from Lisa Merlo-Booth on healthy parenting strategies. Episode 329: Do Not Ask More of Your Kids Than You Do Yourself And What I've Learned About Parenting by Lisa Merlo-Booth (Moms). 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 t...

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life shares 7 relationship mantras to stop small misunderstandings from turning into big mistakes. Episode 328: 7 Relationship Mantras to Stop Small Misunderstandings from Turning Into Big Mistakes by Marc Chernoff (Happy Wife). Marc and Angel Chernoff are professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized b...

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares a unique approach to breaking up. Episode 327: Breakup Parties by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle (Breaking Up the Right Way & Staying Friends With Your Ex After). Colin Wright is a professional author and international speaker who co-founded a publishing company and travels full-time, moving to a new country every four months or so--that country determined b...

Evan Marc Katz shares how you can instantly get over being insecure on a date. Episode 326: How You Can Instantly Get Over Being Insecure on a Date by Evan Marc Katz (Confident Dating Techniques & Tips). 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...

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares the rules of effortless parenting. Episode 325: The Rules of Effortless Parenting by Leo Babauta of ZenHabits.net (Teaching Children to Become Self-Sufficient). 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 amazi...

Sandy Kreps with Becoming Minimalist shares 7 tips to live simply with kids. Episode 324: 7 Tips to Live Simply with Kids by Sandy Kreps with Becoming Minimalist (Simplifying Family Life & Minimalism). Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits....

Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares 10 ways to stop feeling like a victim once and for all. Episode 323: 10 Ways to Stop Feeling Like a Victim Once and For All by Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People (Happy). Cylon George is a spiritual chaplain, musician, devoted husband, and busy dad of six. He loves listening to people’s stories and helping them gain perspective...