Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

Jen of This Time of Mine talks about the value of family meals Episode 1846: Family Meals: Why They're Still As Important As Ever by Jen of This Time of Mine on Creating Time With Your Family Jen is a busy mom to four energetic kids and between taking care of them, running the household and trying to keep up with everything else she does and enjoys, she’s often found herself fantasizing about the...

Kimberly Zapata with Healthline talks about her experience with postpartum depression Episode 1845: Meeting My Baby Wasn’t Love at First Sight — and That’s OK by Kimberly Zapata with Healthline on Postpartum Depression How you feel affects every precious day of your life. Healthline understands that, which is why they're committed to being your most trusted ally in your pursuit of health and well-...

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares lessons learned from love and marriage Episode 1844: Lessons From Love and Marriage by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Things All Couples Should Know Courtney Carver was stopped in her tracks with a scary MS diagnosis after decades of debt, discontent, and trying to do it all. She had to slow down, prioritize her health, and figure out what was r...

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits talks about dealing with negative people Episode 1843: The Deliciousness of Dealing with a Negative Person by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Difficult Relationships 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, f...

Evan Marc Katz answers a question about how to break up with someone without hurting them. Episode 1842: How Do I Break Up Without Hurting Him by Evan Marc Katz on Dating Advice 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,...

Brian Tracy offers a simple method for setting priorities. Episode 1841: How to Set Priorities Using the ABCDE Method by Brian Tracy on Productivity & Time Management Practice 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 in 5,000 ta...

Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose shares what helped her and her husband improve their marriage. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1840: [Part 2] Our Marriage Was Struggling, Here Are 12 Things That Helped Us Heal and Strengthen It by Shawna Scafe of Simple on Purpose Shawna Scafe is a mom of three small kids who started blogging after her first son was born. She wanted to share her c-section story in...

Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose shares what helped her and her husband improve their marriage. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1839: [Part 1] Our Marriage Was Struggling, Here Are 12 Things That Helped Us Heal and Strengthen It by Shawna Scafe of Simple on Purpose Shawna Scafe is a mom of three small kids who started blogging after her first son was born. She wanted to share her c-section story in...

Dr. Jack Stoltzfus talks about suffering and other qualities parents share with young adults Episode 1838: Suffering and Other Qualities Parents Share with Young Adults by Dr. Jack Stoltzfus of Parents Letting Go 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...

Sonja K. Semion with No Sidebar talks about how motherhood slowed her down Episode 1837: How Motherhood Slowed Me Down by Sonja K. Semion with No Sidebar on How Children Can Make Us More Mindful 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 want to...

Richard Paterson of Think Less and Grow Rich talks about why you shouldn't tell your story more than three times Episode 1836: Tell Your Story Three Times And No More by Richard Paterson of Think Less and Grow Rich on Change How You See Yourself Richard is an ex-monk, meditation teacher, transformational coach and author of two books, “Kick The Thinking Habit” and “Awaken The Happy You.” After alm...

Nick Maggiulli talks about the importance of finding the right relationships Episode 1835: The Most Important Decision in Life by Nick Maggiulli of Of Dollars and Data on Forming Healthy Relationships The goal of Of Dollars And Data is to help you make better financial decisions using the best information available. Ultimately, Nick wants you to act smarter and live richer. As a result, this blog...

Lisa Merlo-Booth reminds you that you shouldn't do things just because everyone else does. Episode 1834: "Everybody Does it" is a Dangerous Mindset by Lisa Merlo Booth on Being an Individual and Conformity 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...

Skylar Liberty Rose with Tiny Buddha shares what the bathroom scales are not telling you. Episode 1833: What the Bathroom Scales Are Not Telling You by Skylar Liberty Rose with Tiny Buddha on Self Empowerment 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...

Dr. Kathy McMahon talks about emotional distance in marriage Episode 1832: Emotional Distance in Marriage by Dr. Kathy McMahon of Couples Therapy Inc on Feeling Disconnected From Your Spouse 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 those who...

Dr. Margaret Rutherford helps you confront social anxiety Episode 1831: Are We Losing Our Manners? How To Confront Social Anxiety by Dr. Margaret Rutherford on Saying No to Invitations Dr. Margaret Rutherford has been a psychologist in private practice for over twenty-five years. She’s the author of “Perfectly Hidden Depression”, and hosts a weekly podcast, SelfWork with Dr. Margaret Rutherford, w...

Laurie Sepulveda of Women Who Money helps you encourage entrepreneurial spirit in kids Episode 1830: How to Encourage Entrepreneurial Spirit in Kids by Laurie Sepulveda of Women Who Money The co-founders of Women Who Money are Amy Blacklock from Life Zemplified and Vicki Cook, from Make Smarter Decisions. Vicki and Amy connected initially online and eventually met in person at a financial conferen...

Dr. Laura Markham talks about how to help your child cope with your divorce Episode 1829: Helping Your Child Cope with Your Divorce by Dr. Laura Markham of Aha Parenting 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 into the pra...

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 having relationships with people from different social classes Episode 1828: Listener Question: How Do I Manage Relationships With People in Different Social Classes? Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit http...

Tamsen Firestone talks about the act of loving Episode 1827: The Act of Loving by Tamsen Firestone of Psych Alive on How to Show 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 couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence...

Eddie Corbano of Love's a Game shares the signs that you may be addicted to your ex. Episode 1826: Signs That You May Be Addicted To Your Ex by Eddie Corbano of Loves A Game on Thinking About an Ex 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 partne...

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist talks about what financial ethics to care about. Episode 1825: The Person's Financial Ethic We Should Care Most About Is Our Own by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist 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 live, centered on more important pursu...

Kate Hesse of Nourish Nest Breathe encourages you to stop apologizing when you don't need to Episode 1824: Stop Apologizing! And Say What You Really Mean! by Kate Hesse of Nourish Nest Breathe on Apologizing For Things When You Don't Need to When you implement the NNB Formula, you get really clear on your priorities and values, you set and hold healthy boundaries in alignment with those priorities...

Ryan Frederick talks about being a good neighbor Episode 1823: What Does it Mean to be a Neighbor? by Ryan Frederick of Here.life on Building Community Ryan Frederick is an internationally recognized thought leader, speaker, author, innovator, developer, and strategy consultant specializing in place and healthy longevity with over 15 years in the field. His work has been cited in Forbes, The Washi...

Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply helps you teach kids to apologize Episode 1822: It’s Hard To Say “I’m Sorry” by Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply on Teaching Kids to Apologize 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 before staying ho...