Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel shares 5 unique ways to forgive and let go Episode 1871: 5 Unique Ways to Forgive and Let Go by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel on Mending Relationships and Being Sympathetic 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...

Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom shares 4 benefits of healthy living. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1870: [Part 2] 4 Benefits of Healthy Living by Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom on Staying Healthy For Your Family Cara Harvey is a wife, mom, online mentor and woman of God. She has been married to her husband, Ron, for 3 years and they live with their 11 year-old stepson, 2-year old daughter...

Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom shares 4 benefits of healthy living. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1869: [Part 1] 4 Benefits of Healthy Living by Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom on Finding Me Time As A Mother Cara Harvey is a wife, mom, online mentor and woman of God. She has been married to her husband, Ron, for 3 years and they live with their 11 year-old stepson, 2-year old daughter and...

Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely shares 5 ways to get more time for yourself Episode 1868: 5 Ways To Get More Time For Yourself by Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely on Self-Care and Saying No More Often 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 vivaci...

Tonya Lester talks about why marriage is a lousy deal for women Episode 1867: Is Marriage a Lousy Deal for Women? by Tonya Lester on Differences Between Men and Women Tonya Lester, LCSW, is a psychotherapist in Brooklyn, NY. She graduated from New York University with a Master's degree in Social Work. Her post-graduate training includes a fellowship at Psychoanalytic Theory at the Institute for Ps...

Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love in 90 Days helps you figure out if he's marriage material Episode 1866: How to Know if He is Marriage Material: Questions to Ask 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 M...

Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People talks about the value of social fitness Episode 1865: Social Fitness: The Key to a Fulfilling Life by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People on the Best Relationship Research 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 on life...

Adi Redzic shares 5 life lessons he learned from his grandmother. Episode 1864: La Dolce Vita: 5 Life Lessons From My Grandma by Adi Redzic on Compassion & Empathy For A Better Life Adi Redzic is an award-winning life, business, and leadership coach, entrepreneur, author of two books, and motivational speaker. From a war-torn childhood to meetings at The White House, Adi has proven the possibility...

Dr. Lisa Firestone talks about why relationships scare us Episode 1863: Why Relationships Scare Us by Dr. Lisa Firestone of Pysch Alive on How to Be Less Scared of Commitment and Love 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 of cou...

Dr. Laura Markham talks about how to do more than just discipline your teen Episode 1862: Beyond Discipline for Teens by Dr. Laura Markham of Aha Parenting on Improving Your Relationship With Your Teenager 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 chi...

Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply helps you handle your non-compliant child Episode 1861: Why Can’t He Just Cooperate? How To Handle Your Non-Compliant Child by Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply 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 disabled in the New York area...

Dr. Kathy McMahon talks about stress-reducing conversations Episode 1860: Invalidating Feelings? Try a Stress-Reducing Conversation! by Dr. Kathy McMahon of Couples Therapy Inc on Having Better Conversations 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...

Shana Olmstead talks about the importance of language Episode 1859: Watch Your Language! by Shana Olmstead on Negative Self-Talk and How to Believe in Yourself 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...

Ira Israel reminds you that your OCD originally started as the solution to a problem. Episode 1858: At Some Point In Time Your OCD Was a Solution to a Problem by Ira Israel on Understanding OCD and Why it Starts Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold...

Nia Shanks insists that health and fitness is making a mess. Episode 1857: Health and Fitness is Making a Mess by Nia Shanks on How to Have a Healthy Relationship with Food Nia Shanks is a writer and coach, and leader of the Lift Like a Girl revolution. She helps women discover and reach their potential through an empowering approach to health, fitness, and life. Nia also hosts The Nia Shanks Show...

Alysha Jeney of Modern Love Counseling talks about how your childhood impacts your relationship. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1856: [Part 2] 5 Ways Your Childhood Impacts Your Relationship by Alysha Jeney of Modern Love Counseling on Understanding Your Psychology Alysha Jeney is the founder of Modern Love Counseling. She is a MA, LMFT practicing in the Denver area. She focuses on offering counseli...

Alysha Jeney of Modern Love Counseling talks about how your childhood impacts your relationship. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1855: [Part 1] 5 Ways Your Childhood Impacts Your Relationship by Alysha Jeney of Modern Love Counseling on Understanding Your Psychology Alysha Jeney is the founder of Modern Love Counseling. She is a MA, LMFT practicing in the Denver area. She focuses on offering counseli...

Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas helps you decide what's important to you as a parent Episode 1854: Tips for New Moms: How to Decide What’s Most Important to You by Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas Chelsea Brennan is a hedge fund investor turned online entrepreneur that helps moms make their money work for them and embrace their ambitions, so they can live their fullest lives. The original...

Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster talks about how to discuss money with your kids Episode 1853: How Should Parents Talk To Their Kids About Money? by Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster Lisa is a mother, scientist, and financial enthusiast. She founded Mad Money Monster, a personal finance blog chronicling her and her family’s journey from doing money all wrong to doing it all right. She and her h...

Melissa Josue of Melissa the Love Coach helps a reader identify whether or not they're wasting their time in their relationship Episode 1852: Am I Wasting My Time in This Relationship? by Melissa Josue of Melissa the Love Coach on Recognizing Bad Relationship Traits Melissa helps clients overcome relationship challenges and create deeply fulfilling lives and relationships. Her specialty is helping...

Dr. Kelly Flanagan talks about why couples shouldn't do couples therapy Episode 1851: Why Couples Shouldn't Do Couples Therapy (Says the Couples Therapist) by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Marriage Counseling 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...

Keith Wilson shares his new theory of how singles can have all the benefits of marriage. Episode 1850: Marriage Rights For Singles by Keith Wilson on How to Find Partnership and Bond as a Single Person 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 wa...

Steve Pavlina talks about money and social flows. Episode 1849: Money and Social Flows by Steve Pavlina on Financial Interdependence between Individual and Community 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 arti...

Stacy Kaiser of Live Happy shares 4 ways to help you reignite your relationship Episode 1848: 4 Ways to Reignite Your Relationship by Stacy Kaiser of Live Happy on Rekindling Love 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 psychology. The original post is located here:...

Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy talks about how to forge your own path when you feel left behind Episode 1847: How to Forge Your Own Path When You Feel Left Behind by Your Peers by Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy Prospect Therapy is an LGBTQ+ affirming psychotherapy practice that offers quality mental health services to individuals, couples, children and families. Their guiding principles are...