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Chris Reining talks about why a $35,000 wedding is a bad idea. Episode 1896: Why a 35,000 Dollar Wedding is a Dumb Idea by Chris Reining on Saving and Lifestyle Choices Chris Reining is an investor, writer, and avid student of life. He shares how to build wealth and reach financial freedom on his website ChrisReining.com. The original post is located here: https://chrisreining.com/wedding/ Visit M...

Brian Tracy talks about how smiling can help build better relationships Episode 1895: Building Healthy Relationships With A Positive Attitude by Brian Tracy on the Science of Smiling More Brian Tracy's goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. BrianTracy has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people...

Allison Carmen talks about the value of understanding our children Episode 1894: Can Understanding Help Us Deal With Our Children's Moods? by Allison Carmen on Parenting Techniques  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 practice focusing on...

Jessica Hufnagle of Couples Therapy Inc talks about couples therapy for parents Episode 1893: Couples Therapy for Parents: Better Marriage/Better Parents by Jessica Hufnagle of Couples Therapy Inc Dr. Kathy McMahon is a clinical psychologist and therapist. She is also the founder and president of Couples Therapy Inc. Dr. K feels passionate about couples therapy and holds a deep respect towards tho...

Steve Pavlina talks about the risks of not speaking your feelings Episode 1892: Being Too Quiet by Steve Pavlina on How to Speak Up For Yourself and Express Your Feelings 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...

Kristen Manieri with The Gottman Institute reminds you that marriage is more than checking a box Episode 1891: Marriage is More Than Checking a Box on Your To-Do List by Kristen Manieri with Gottman on Making Time For Your 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...

Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely talks about when it's ok to compare yourself. Episode 1890: Do You Play the Comparison Game? Find Out When it Might Be Okay To by Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely Emma is a self-confessed introvert who craves the simple and slow things in life. She loves to run, read, and write. She is blessed to be wife to a wonderful husband, mum to two amazing and vivacious da...

Keith Wilson talks about why your ex probably isn't a narcissist and flaws of self-help Episode 1889: Sorry, But Your Ex Is Probably Not a Narcissist by Keith Wilson on the Dangers of Self-Help 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 writing about ways to im...

David Cain of Raptitude talks about finding long-term balance. Episode 1888: Find Balance Over Your Years, Not Your Days by David Cain of Raptitude on Improving Your Life a Little at a Time David Cain is a writer and entrepreneur living in Winnipeg, Canada. On a particular boring day at his office job in 2009, he started Raptitude. His interest has always been human society and the internal human...

Lisa Merlo-Booth reminds you that your actions must match your words Episode 1887: Communication in Relationships: Are Your Actions Matching Your Words or Are You Giving Mixed Messages? 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 a...

Rachel Stafford of Hands Free Mama talks about what she learned from her "wonder window" Episode 1886: How a ‘Wonder Window’ Became My Calm After the Storm by Rachel Stafford of Hands Free Mama on Coping With an Empty Nest Rachel Macy Stafford has one goal: help people choose love as much as humanly possible. She is the New York Times best-selling author of Hands Free Mama, Hands Free Life, Only L...

Kristine Petterson with Live Happy shares 4 ways to parent mindfully during challenging times Episode 1885: 4 Ways to Parent Mindfully During Challenging Times by Kristine Petterson with Live Happy and Parenting Strategies Live Happy takes you on a journey to find your authentic happiness in life, at work and at home through inspiring stories and hands-on tips rooted in the science of positive psy...

Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness talks about what she's learned from her centenarian father Episode 1884: What I've Learned from My 100-Year-Old Father by Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness on Staying Young at Hear Prior to becoming a certified wellness coach and author of The Athena Principles – Simple Wellness Practices for Overworked Professionals, Kathy Robinson spent more than 25 years assess...

Sabrina of The Budding Optimist teaches you how to love yourself unconditionally, even when you're suffering. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1883: [Part 2] How To Love Yourself Unconditionally, Even When You're Suffering by Sabrina of The Budding Optimist Sabrina is a two-time Leukemia survivor, the recipient of a Bone Marrow Transplant, and a person living with a rare, progressive, and irreversible...

Sabrina of The Budding Optimist teaches you how to love yourself unconditionally, even when you're suffering. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1882: [Part 1] How To Love Yourself Unconditionally, Even When You're Suffering by Sabrina of The Budding Optimist Sabrina is a two-time Leukemia survivor, the recipient of a Bone Marrow Transplant, and a person living with a rare, progressive, and irreversible...

Dr. Kelly Flanagan talks about why marriage is for "losers" Episode 1881: Marriage Is For Losers by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Making Sacrifices in Your Relationship and Forgiving Your Partner 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 wri...

Susan Kolon of Kolon Performance Strategies tells you what to do for both your body and your brain. Episode 1880: Do This For Your Body and Brain by Susan Kolon of Kolon Performance Strategies on Preventing Chronic Disease Susan Kolon is a worksite wellness communications expert and health coach specializing in wellness education. She works with individuals, corporations, benefits consultants and...

Sarah Von Bargen shares 8 habits that will strengthen your relationship Episode 1879: 8 Relationship Habits That Will Make Everything Easier, Smoother, and More Fun by Sarah Von Bargen of Yes and Yes Sarah has consulted, strategized, and ghostwritten for hundreds of companies, bloggers, and entrepreneurs. Her clients include fashion labels, authors, life coaches, photographers, restaurants, psycho...

Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout shares how to instill grit in your kids.   Episode 1878: How to Instill Grit in Your Kids (It’s a 3-Part Process) by Kalen Bruce of FreedomSprout on How To Encourage Kids 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 about it and do something...

Dr. Jack Stoltzfus talks about why fathers and young adult sons fail to connect Episode 1877: Why Fathers & Young Adult Sons Fail to Connect by Dr. Jack Stoltzfus of Parents Letting Go on Difficult Family Problems 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...

Kerri Richardson talks about how items can block our chances for love Episode 1876: How Could This One Item Block His Chance For Love? by Kerri Richardson on How Clutter Affects Relationships Kerri is a lifestyle designer, trained coach, and The Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the book What Your Clutter Is Trying to Tell You who helps people just like you dream BIG and build the foundati...

Evan Marc Katz answers a question about how you misunderstand your dates and how it backfires Episode 1875: How You Misunderstand Your Dates and How It Backfires by Evan Marc Katz on How to Act on a 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, g...

Judith Orloff of Highly Sensitive Refuge shares five strategies for HSPs and empaths to heal emotional triggers. Episode 1874: 5 Strategies for HSPs and Empaths to Heal Emotional Triggers by Judith Orloff 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 person (HSP). In fact, the world...

Phil Cheney with Tiny Buddha talks about how to keep trusting people Episode 1873: You Can Still Trust Even If You’ve Been Deceived by Phil Cheney with Tiny Buddha on Overcoming Trust Issues 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 Gratitude Journal, which in...

Jeff Rose teaches you how to avoid money problems in your marriage. Episode 1872: How to Avoid Money and Marriage Problems by Jeff Rose of Good Financial Cents on Talking About Finances With Your Spouse Jeff Rose, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner™, founder of Good Financial Cents, and author of the personal finance book Soldier of Finance. Jeff is an Iraqi combat veteran and served 9 years in...