Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

Evan Marc Katz shares his opinion on the age-old debate of who pays for the first date. Episode 072: Who Pays for the First Date. 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 happiness, after only a few months of...

Guest author Mika Maddela with Love's a Game shares 3 ways to prevent rejection from crushing you. Episode 071: 3 Ways to Prevent Rejection from Crushing You - Mika Middela & LovesAGame. 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 "Au...

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares tips for traveling with kids. Episode 070: Tips for Traveling with Kids 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 original post is located here: http...

Guest authors Bog Sugar and Brad Stevenson on Good Life Zen share the power of thanks. Episode 069: The Marvelous Power of Thanks by Bob Sugar & Brad Stevenson with Good Life Zen (The Power of Giving Back & Kindness). Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mot...

Dr. Benjamin Le shares the three pillars of commitment for lasting relationships. Episode 068: Building a Lasting Relationship: The Three Pillars of Commitment by Benjamin Le of Science of Relationships. ScienceOfRelationships.com 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...

L.R. Borbón with The Gottman Institute shares how you can truly find your soulmate. Episode 067: Psychology Finally Reveals the Answer to Finding Your Soulmate by L.R. Borbón with The Gottman Institute (True Love). 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 ord...

Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love in 90 Days shares 4 ways to turn jealousy around. Episode 066: Four Ways to Turn Jealousy Around 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 expert Love Mentor and dating coaches, she u...

Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel Hack Life shares 10 proven ways to raise smarter, happier children. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 065: 10 Proven Ways to Raise Smarter, Happier Children - Part 2 by Marc Chernoff of MarcAndAngel.com (Parenting Podcast). Marc and Angel Chernoff are professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as hav...

Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel Hack Life shares 10 proven ways to raise smarter, happier children. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 064: 10 Proven Ways to Raise Smarter, Happier Children - Part 1 by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life. Marc and Angel Chernoff are professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having “one of...

Lisa Merlo-Booth shares tips to help cool your anger in your relationship. Episode 063: Tips to Help Cool Your Anger in Your Relationship 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 ba...

Steve Pavlina talks about his experience with open relationships. Episode 062: Open Relationships & Friendships. Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad rang...

Evan Marc Katz answers a reader's question about finding most other people unattractive. Episode 061: I Find Most Men Unattractive. What's Wrong With Me 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 f...

Angela Bergman with Family Optimized shares her opinion on participation awards for kids. Episode 060: Just Show Up: The Curse of the Participation Award by Angela Bergman with Family Optimized (Entitlement in Children). Family Optimized, founded by Chris Egan, is a practical toolbox for helping parents solve problems. They cultivate ideas by using the connected power of the Internet and the art o...

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares a letter to his son on starting out in life. Episode 059: A Letter to My Son on Starting Out in Life 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 origin...

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares tips on becoming emotionally self-reliant. Episode 058: Becoming Emotionally Self-Reliant 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 original post is...

Eddie Corbano shares 10 things he would do differently if he were 18 again. Episode 057: 10 Things I Would Do Differently If I Were 18 Again by Eddie Corbano of Love's 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 Lov...

Guest author Barrie Davenport shares a different way to have more love in your life. Episode 056: Want More Love in Your Life? Find Your Passion First by Barrie Davenport with Good Life Zen. Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up son and l...

Dr. Tim Loving shares some advice about getting your kids to open up to you. Episode 055: Note to Parents of Adolescent Kids: Stay Out if You Want In by Dr. Tim Loving of Science of Relationships (Children). ScienceOfRelationships.com 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....

Michael Fulwiler with The Gottman Institute shares 8 myths about relationships. Episode 054: 8 Myths About Relationships by Michael Fulwiler 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 order to help create and maintain greater love an...

Angel Chernoff of Marc And Angel Hack Life shares 10 signs your friend is toxic. Episode 053: 10 Signs Your Friend is Toxic by Angel Chernoff of Marc and Angel Hack Life (Minimizing or Breaking Up a Friendship). Marc and Angel Chernoff are professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having “one of the most popular personal d...

Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love in 90 Days shares 3 steps to turn a tense relationship into a loving one. Episode 052: Turn a Tense Frustrating Relationship Into a Super Happy One in 3 Simple Steps 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...

Lisa Merlo-Booth shares her take on the lies that we often tell ourselves in our relationships. Episode 051: Relationships and the Lies We Tell Ourselves: Sometimes the Truth is That He Isn't That Into You 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 re...

Angela Bergman with Family Optimized shares how to give your kids the skills to deal with bullies. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 050: Give Your Kids the Skills to Deal with Bullies - Part 2 by Angela Bergman with Family Optimized (Tormented as a Child). Family Optimized, founded by Chris Egan, is a practical toolbox for helping parents solve problems. They cultivate ideas by using the connected pow...

Angela Bergman with Family Optimized shares how to give your kids the skills to deal with bullies. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 049: Give Your Kids the Skills to Deal with Bullies - Part 1 by Angela Bergman with Family Optimized (Talking to Kids - Bullying). Family Optimized, founded by Chris Egan, is a practical toolbox for helping parents solve problems. They cultivate ideas by using the connect...

Steve Pavlina talks about fatal dating mistakes. They might not be what you think! This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 048: Fatal Dating Mistakes - Part 2 by Steve Pavlina (Relationship Goals & Advice - Talking About Politics, Religion, and More). Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million...