Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

Lisa Petsinis with Highly Sensitive Refuge shares 10 things to know about being in a relationship with an HSP. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1946: [Part 1] 10 Things to Know About Being in a Relationship With an HSP by Lisa Petsinis of Highly Sensitive Refuge Co-founders Jenn Granneman and Andre Sólo's mission is to prove that high sensitivity can be strong. It’s okay to be a highly sensitive perso...

To submit a question that you'd like help with on the show, email it to Greg at advice@oldpodcast.com Greg Audino answers a listener's question about how to restore their faith in humanity Episode 1945: Q&A - How Can I Restore My Faith in Humanity? Answering an ORD Listener Question About Faith, Science, and People Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit http...

Mark Dennis with Financial Finesse shares the biggest regret of retirees and how to avoid it. Episode 1944: The Thing that Retirees Regret the Most and How to Avoid It by Mark Dennis of Financial Finesse After years in the financial services industry, Liz Davidson became disgusted with how many people were being sold financial products and services that were not in their best interest. She decided...

Michael Davidson with Tiny Buddha talks about why getting rejected doesn't always have to hurt Episode 1943: Reframing Rejection: Getting Rejected Doesn’t Always Have to Hurt by Michael Davidson with Tiny Buddha 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 Buddha's Gratit...

Dr. Jack Stoltzfus talks about being a good enough parent Episode 1942: Am I a "Good Enough" Parent? by Dr. Jack Stoltzfus of Parents Letting Go on Accepting Imperfection in Our Parenting Styles Dr. Stoltzfus’ mission is to provide information, education, guidance and resources to parents of young adults who are struggling to launch or let go while maintaining a positive, caring relationship with...

Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout shares how to fight entitlement mentality in an entitled world.  Episode 1941: How to Fight Entitlement Mentality in an Entitled World by Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout on Parenting Challenges  Kalen Bruce created Freedom Sprout to fill a void. He heard too many conversations about how "they don't teach finance in schools." It took years for him to stop complaining abo...

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist talks about having engaged conversations instead of being on your phone Episode 1940: THAT Person is More Important Than Your Phone by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Having Engaged Conversations 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 liv...

Seth Sinclair with MichaelMehlberg.com shares how to win a negotiation without destroying relationships. Episode 1939: How to Win More Negotiations By Changing Your Conflict Style by Seth Sinclair of Michael Mehlberg.com Michael Mehlberg is an entrepreneur and certified agile project manager who specializes in productivity and organization systems. His blog has been called "The Owners Manual to an...

Shelby Forsythia talks about when isolation is actually protection Episode 1938: When Isolation Is Actually Protection by Shelby Forsythia on Grieving and the Value of Being Alone 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: Conversations on Life...

Tamsen Firestone talks about 3 principles to keep love alive Episode 1937: 3 Principles to Keep Love Alive by Tamsen Firestone of Psych Alive on Maintaining a Strong Marriage or Relationship Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas...

Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life talks about gratitude and living in the tender space. Episode 1936: Gratitude: Living in the Tender Space by Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life on Gratefulness Danae Smith is East Coast born and raised, but a West Coast girl at heart, She is the founder of This Wondrous Life, a lifestyle blog, rooted in pursuing a life lived simply, slowly, and with community. Over...

Shana Olmstead talks about how love transforms judgment Episode 1935: How Love Transforms Judgment by Shana Olmstead on Friendship Anxiety Shana Olmstead's passion and life's work is connecting with people and helping them to believe the best about themselves. Her own process of spiritual awakening 15 years ago, and the personal transformation she has had since then has helped her to understand th...

Julie Morgenstern shares two short posts covering self-care for parents and why it's important to spend time playing with your kids Episode 1934: S.E.L.F. Care (In 20 Minutes or Less) AND Spend Time Playing With Your Kids by Julie Morgenstern Julie Morgenstern is an organizing & productivity consultant, New York Times best-selling author, and speaker. For over 30 years, Julie has been teaching peo...

Dr. Laura Markham talks about what's wrong with strict parenting Episode 1933: What's Wrong with Strict Parenting? by Dr. Laura Markham of Aha Parenting on Different Parenting Styles Dr. Laura Markham trained as a Clinical Psychologist at Columbia University, but she's also a mom, so she understands kids -- and parents! She uses her Ph. D. to translate proven science and child-development research...

Eddie Corbano of Love's a Game shares the dangers of post break-up dating Episode 1932: The Dangers Of Post Break-Up Dating by Eddie Corbano of Loves A Game on Finding a Relationship Online 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...

Keith Wilson lists 10 ways that you can screw up an apology, and how not to. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1931: [Part 2] 10 Ways to Screw Up an Apology by Keith Wilson on Sincerity and Owning Up to Your Mistakes Keith Wilson is a licensed mental health counselor and certified alcohol and substance abuse counselor in New York State, with more than 30 years experience. Keith has done a lot of writin...

Keith Wilson lists 10 ways that you can screw up an apology, and how not to. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1930: [Part 1] 10 Ways to Screw Up an Apology by Keith Wilson on Sincerity and Owning Up to Your Mistakes Keith Wilson is a licensed mental health counselor and certified alcohol and substance abuse counselor in New York State, with more than 30 years experience. Keith has done a lot of writin...

Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy talks about the risks and benefits of couple's therapy Episode 1929: Risks and Benefits of Couple's Therapy by Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy on How to Improve Your Relationship Prospect Therapy is an LGBTQ+ affirming psychotherapy practice that offers quality mental health services to individuals, couples, children and families. Their guiding principles are in...

Aislinn Leonard with Blue Zones talks about Moai and how it helps Okinawan people to live longer and better Episode 1928: Moai - This Tradition is Why Okinawan People Live Longer, Better by Aislinn Leonard with Blue Zones Spector is professor of genetic epidemiology and director of the TwinsUK registry at King's College, London. He is a specialist in twin studies, genetics, epigenetics, and microb...

Melissa Josue of Melissa the Love Coach helps a reader decide whether they should continue in their argumentative relationship Episode 1927: We Argue All the Time. Should I Continue in This Relationship? by Melissa Josue on Understanding Your Needs and Your Partner's Need Melissa helps clients overcome relationship challenges and create deeply fulfilling lives and relationships. Her specialty is h...

Rachel Stafford of Hands Free Mama talks about the best "worst" advice on helping kids learn to help themselves Episode 1926: The Best “Worst” Advice on Helping Kids Learn to Help Themselves by Rachel Stafford of Hands Free Mama on Letting Your Kids Fight Their Own Battles Rachel Macy Stafford has one goal: help people choose love as much as humanly possible. She is the New York Times best-selling...

Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply helps you foster resilience in your children Episode 1925: Go Ahead, Make Mistakes: Fostering Resilience in Our Children by Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply on Helping Kids Embrace Failure A certified Speech Pathologist, Adina received her Master’s degree from Hunter College in New York in Communication Sciences. Adina worked in preschools for the developmentally d...

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel shares 10 things to do even if they judge you Episode 1924: 10 Things to Do Even if They Judge You by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel on How to Live For Yourself 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...

Lisa Merlo-Booth shares the power of the 2 g's in relationships: greetings and goodbye. Episode 1923: The Power of the 2 G's In Relationships: Greetings and Goodbyes by Lisa Merlo-Booth on Family Communication 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 coachi...

Ellen Burgan discusses bucket lists from a different angle. Episode 1922: A New Look at Bucket Lists by Ellen Burgan of If it Brings You Joy on Life's Possibilities and Core Values Ellen Burgan is a midlife woman who loves to have fun, yet has a big appreciation for the art of relaxation. She prefers to live spontaneously and go where the wind blows. If It Brings You Joy is a blog that inspires id...