Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

Melissa Josue of Melissa the Love Coach helps a reader whose boyfriend is going through a divorce Episode 1796: Will Your Relationship Survive His Divorce? by Melissa Josue of Melissa the Love Coach Melissa helps clients overcome relationship challenges and create deeply fulfilling lives and relationships. Her specialty is helping clients navigate the unique challenges of dating men who are in the...

Cati Vanden Breul with Introvert, Dear talks about the tough parts of being an introvert looking for love. Episode 1795: 3 Difficult Things About Being a Single Introvert Looking for Love by Cati Vanden Breul with Introvert Dear Jenn Granneman is the founder of Introvert, Dear and author of The Secret Lives of Introverts. She started Introvert, Dear in 2013 as her personal blog. She was living wit...

Dr. Kathy McMahon talks about 3 relationship mistakes you may be making right now Episode 1794: 3 Relationship Mistakes You May Be Making Right Now and What to Do Instead by Dr. Kathy McMahon 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...

David Cain of Raptitude talks about how that which is normal quickly becomes invisible. Episode 1793: Whatever Becomes Normal Becomes Invisible by David Cain of Raptitude on Personal Growth Opportunities 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 i...

Tamsen Firestone talks about how self-hatred gets in the way of love Episode 1792: Is My Self-Hatred Getting in the Way of Love? by Tamsen Firestone on Being in Love While Having Depression 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...

Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love in 90 Days shares how to deal with a narcissist Episode 1791: How to Deal With a Narcissist: Four Powerful Ways by Dr. Diana Kirschner on How to Tell if Someone is a Narcissist 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...

Jen of This Time of Mine talks about how to help kids beat their summer boredom Episode 1790: I'm Bored! 6 Tricks For Beating Summer Boredom by Jen of This Time of Mine on Keeping Kids Busy During Summer Vacation 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 f...

Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism helps you simplify laundry Episode 1789: Simplifying Laundry for a Large Family by Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism on Home and Laundry Hacks Rachel started her journey to minimalism in 2008, struggling with depression and horribly embarrassed by the messy state of her home. Her goal for pursuing minimalism was to find contentment and joy in spending time...

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel shares 7 tips to help you stop worrying what others think of you. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1788: [Part 2] Stop Worrying About What Others Think of You: 7 Tips for Feeling Better by Marc Chernoff on Creating Self-Confidence Marc and Angel Chernoff are New York Times bestselling authors, professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spiri...

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel shares 7 tips to help you stop worrying what others think of you. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1787: [Part 1] Stop Worrying About What Others Think of You: 7 Tips for Feeling Better by Marc Chernoff on Creating Self-Confidence Marc and Angel Chernoff are New York Times bestselling authors, professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spiri...

Hannah Brooks of Highly Sensitive Refuge talks about what she did to stop letting annoyance ruin her marriage. Episode 1786: How I Stopped Letting Annoyance Hurt My Marriage by Hannah Brooks with 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 could use a...

Dr. Marni Ansellem discusses the effects of dieting as a couple. Episode 1785: The Couple Who Diets Together: How Your Partner Influences Your Weight Loss by Dr. Marni Amsellem with Luvze Marni Amsellem, Ph. D. is a clinical psychologist based in metro NYC specializing in helping clients navigate challenges, manage stress and anxiety, and build resilience. She offers virtual and office-based thera...

Ryan Frederick talks about the importance of friendship as you age Episode 1784: Finding Your Kin: The Importance of Friendship as You Age by Ryan Frederick on Chosen Family and How to Make New Friends 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 f...

Tonya Lester talks about what questions you should ask yourself before getting married Episode 1783: Time For Marriage? Ask These Three Questions First by Tonya Lester on Preparing to Get Married 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 T...

Dr. Laura Markham talks about how to teach kids to share Episode 1782: Teaching Kids To Share by Dr. Laura Markham on Helping Children Become Generous 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 practical solutions yo...

Dr. Jennifer Fraser discusses the impact of adult bullying on children's developing brains Episode 1781: The Impact of Adult Bullying on Children's Developing Brains by Dr. Jennifer Fraser on How to Treat Kids 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...

Dr. Kelly Flanagan talks about how to rebuild your marriage Episode 1780: The Last Marriage Post You'll Ever Need to Read by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Simple Marriage Advice 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 written two books, on...

Dr. Margaret Rutherford helps you be your best self during a divorce Episode 1779: Five Ways To Be Your Best Self During A Divorce by Dr. Margaret Rutherford on Painful Divorces 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, where sh...

Karl Staib of Bring Gratitude talks about how sharing gratitude can strengthen relationships. Episode 1778: Share Gratitude to Strengthen Your Relationships by Karl Staib of Bring Gratitude on Gratefulness Karl Staib is an author that seeks out growth at every turn. It's why he writes. He wants to process his thoughts and emotions, learn from them and share them with the world. He grew up in a lit...

Gina Zakaria of Saving Whiz offers the top 4 budget adjustments to stop overspending. Episode 1777: Top 4 Budget Adjustments To Stop Overspending by Gina Zakaria of Saving Whiz Gina Zakaria, the founder and writer for TheFrugalConvert.com, is based in Los Angeles. She is passionate about helping others find their sweet spot in spending and saving, by being more frugal. It’s her mission to teach ot...

Mark Manson shares a practical guide to modern dating Episode 1776: A Practical Guide to Modern Dating by Mark Manson on Attracting the Right People Mark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. Sick of the industry, he wrote his first book, Models: Attract Women Through Honesty, and changed the name and focus of his business to address broader self-developmen...

Dr. Susan Chanderbhan of ChandPsych helps you use healthy conflict to improve your relationship Episode 1775: Using (Healthy) Conflict To Improve Your Relationship by Dr. Susan Chanderbhan on Arguing With Your Partner Dr. Susan Chanderbhan is a psychologist in Laredo, Texas. She helps individuals and couples who are struggling in different areas of their lives gain the clarity they need to grow an...

Sandy Kreps with Becoming Minimalist shares 10 decluttering skills every parent needs. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1774: [Part 2] 10 Decluttering Skills Every Parent Needs by Sandy Kreps 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 pursuits. Their story h...

Sandy Kreps with Becoming Minimalist shares 10 decluttering skills every parent needs. This is part 1 of 2 Episode 1773: [Part 1] 10 Decluttering Skills Every Parent Needs by Sandy Kreps 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 pursuits. Their story ha...

Evan Marc Katz talks about how to make sense of all the different dating advice out there Episode 1772: How Do I Make Sense of All The Different Dating Advice Out There? by Evan Marc Katz 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...