Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

John Beaty with The Gottman Institute helps you master marriage conflict with mulligans Episode 1921: Mastering Marriage Conflict with Mulligans by Jon Beaty of Gottman on How to Better Understand Your Spouse or Partner 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 i...

Chris Odegard of The Prolific Investor tells you how you can reduce your household budget by 34.5% Episode 1920: Reduce Your Household Budget by 34.5 Percent With the Family Bank by Chris Odegard of The Prolific Investor Chris writes an alternative investment blog called The Prolific Investor. Chris wants you to challenge conventional wisdom when it comes to investing, personal finance, and money;...

Evan Marc Katz provides essential dating advice Episode 1919: The Most Important Dating Advice You’ll Ever Hear — Don’t Do Anything by Evan Marc Katz on How to Date as a Woman 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, a...

Erica Layne talks about the stages of family life Episode 1918: Stages of Family Life: Our Intentional Transition to a Faster Pace by Erica Layne on Embracing Phases of Motherhood Erica Layne is a sunset chaser, mom of three, and founder of The Life On Purpose Movement—a community of women living life with intention. Her website reaches thousands of women every day, helping them trade overwhelm an...

Dr. Kelly Flanagan shares confessions of a parent Episode 1917: Confessions of a Parent (From the Dinner Table) by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Keeping Calm When Your Kids are Frustrating You Clinical psychologist Dr. Kelly Flanagan is the co-founder of Artisan Clinical Associates in Naperville, IL. He writes weekly about living out redemptive stories on his popular blog, UnTangled. Kelly has also writte...

Kristine Klussman encourages you to connect by cultivating chosen family. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1916: [Part 2] Connect by Cultivating Chosen Family by Kristine Klussman on Developing Meaningful Relationships Kristine Klussman specialized in Health Psychology (Behavioral Medicine) at Harvard Medical School, then founded and ran the Health Psychology program and post-doctoral training program...

Kristine Klussman encourages you to connect by cultivating chosen family. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1915: [Part 1] Connect by Cultivating Chosen Family by Kristine Klussman on Developing Meaningful Relationships Kristine Klussman specialized in Health Psychology (Behavioral Medicine) at Harvard Medical School, then founded and ran the Health Psychology program and post-doctoral training program...

Sarah Von Bargen teaches you how to argue about money nicely and productively Episode 1914: How To Argue About Money Nicely & Productively by Sarah Von Bargen of Yes and Yes on Talking About Finances With Your Partner Sarah has consulted, strategized, and ghostwritten for hundreds of companies, bloggers, and entrepreneurs. Her clients include fashion labels, authors, life coaches, photographers, r...

Dr. Marisa Cohen with Luvze discusses infidelity and jealousy from an evolutionary perspective. Episode 1913: Infidelity and Jealousy From an Evolutionary Perspective by Dr. Marisa Cohen of Luvze on Research About Couples Who Cheat 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 evidenc...

Michael Blankenship of Get Your Gusto Back shares 6 ways to find joy when nothing is going right. Episode 1912: 6 Ways to Find Joy When Nothing is Going Right by Michael Blankenship of Get Your Gusto Back on Resiliency Michael Blankenship wants you to know that he gets it if you're tired, you're burnt out and you're sick of doing the same thing every day, quickly marching toward a grave stone with...

Tynan with Tynan.com shares his thoughts on relationships Episode 1911: Thoughts on Relationships by Tynan on General Dating Advice 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 cr...

Cora Gold with The Simplicity Habit shares how to live clutter-free with kids Episode 1910: Is It Possible to Live Clutter-Free With Kids? by Cora Gold with The Simplicity Habit on Raising a Minimalist Family Julianna is a professional declutterer and writer at The Simplicity Habit. She writes to encourage and inspire women who want to simplify their homes and lives The original post is located he...

Dr. Jack Stoltzfus talks about parental burnout with young adults Episode 1909: Parental Burnout with Young Adults is Real by Dr. Jack Stoltzfus of Parents Letting Go on Mental Health For Parents 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...

Erin Lanahan with Tiny Buddha talks about how to share yourself without worrying about being accepted Episode 1908: Sharing Yourself Without Worrying About Being Accepted by Erin Lanahan with Tiny Buddha on How to Accept Yourself and Be More Self-Aware 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 lo...

Cheryl Smith with No Sidebar shares 10 signs that a friendship is toxic.  Episode 1907: 10 Signs That A Friendship Is Toxic by Cheryl Smith of No Sidebar on How To Surround Yourself With Great People 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 wan...

Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love in 90 Days fills you in on 4 things that happen when you find the right one. Episode 1906: 4 Things That Happen When You Find the Right One by Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love in 90 Days on Finding Love 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 wit...

Dr. Margaret Rutherford shares five things to learn about codependence and interdependence Episode 1905: Five Things to Learn About Codependence and Interdependence by Dr. Margaret Rutherford on Healthy Levels of Dependence in Your Relationship Dr. Margaret Rutherford has been a psychologist in private practice for over twenty-five years. She’s the author of “Perfectly Hidden Depression”, and host...

Emma Hogan with Les Mills busts five nutrition myths. Episode 1904: Five Nutrition Myths Busted by Emma Hogan with Les Mills on Myths and Truths About Health and Wellness On a mission to create a fitter planet, Les Mills is the global group fitness leader serving up science-backed workouts and evidence-based education. You can experience LES MILLS™ workouts in 20,000 fitness clubs around the world...

Margo Aaron of That Seems Important talks about what lies underneath worry Episode 1903: What Lies Underneath Worry by Margo Aaron of That Seems Important on How We Project Our Feelings Onto Others Margo Aaron is a proud graduate of Emory University, Columbia University and altMBA where she won the prestigious Walker Award. In 2017 she founded The Arena, the first virtual coworking space for solop...

Dr. Laura Markham talks about protecting your child during or after a divorce Episode 1902: Parents Considering Divorce by Dr. Laura Markham of Aha Parenting on Protecting Your Children During a Divorce 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-...

Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply helps you handle your selfish child Episode 1901: Is Your Child Selfish? 4 Simple Ways To Turn Your Kid Around by Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply on Helping Your Child See Your Perspective 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...

Orna and Mathew Walters of Creating Love on Purpose share how to feel good about yourself and leave the past in the past. This is part 2 of 2 Episode 1900: [Part 2] How To Feel Good About Yourself And Leave The Past In The Past by Orna and Matthew Walters of Creating Love on Purpose Orna and Matthew are Soulmate Coaches who specialize in helping their clients finally get it right this time when it...

Orna and Mathew Walters of Creating Love on Purpose share how to feel good about yourself and leave the past in the past. This is part 1 of 2 Episode 1899: [Part 1] How To Feel Good About Yourself And Leave The Past In The Past by Orna and Matthew Walters of Creating Love on Purpose Orna and Matthew are Soulmate Coaches who specialize in helping their clients finally get it right this time when it...

Ingrid Y. Helander offers 4 therapy-tested steps for people who are feeling lost. Episode 1898: If You’re Feeling Lost, 4 Therapy-Tested Steps To Find Your Way by Ingrid Y. Helander on Find Your Path in Life Ingrid began her career in Marriage and Family Therapy after she had her three children. After her youngest son was diagnosed with a chronic illness, she decided that she wanted to train to wo...

Dr. Lisa Firestone talks about how mindfulness can save your relationship Episode 1897: How Mindfulness Can Save Your Relationship by Dr. Lisa Firestone of Psych Alive on Becoming the Partner and Person You Want to Be 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 internation...