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Henry Sawatzky with The Gottman Institute insists that you keep asking your partner to dance Episode 1771: Keep Asking Your Partner to Dance by Henry Sawatzky with the Gottman Institute on Tackling Life's Big Moments 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 in o...

Eddie Corbano of Love's a Game talks about how to channel our urge for revenge on an ex in a good way. Episode 1770: The Need For Revenge On Your Ex: How To Use It To Fuel Your Recovery by Eddie Corbano of LovesAGame 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 attrac...

David Cain of Raptitude shares why there is no right decision.  Episode 1769: There Is No Right Decision by David Cain of Raptitude on How To Make Well Informed Decisions Quickly  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 experience...

Aleena Haider with Tiny Buddha talks about the vital importance of relationships Episode 1768: Why Relationships Matter Most: We’re All Just Walking Each Other Home by Aleena Haider 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 includes 15...

Charlie Brown of Simple and Straightforward talks about how to know if someone is worth your time Episode 1767: If You Want to Know If Someone Is Worth Your Time, Use the Ted Lasso Curiosity Rule by Charlie Brown Simple and Straightforward questions everything we think of as normal. This publication may have its roots in minimalism and simple living, but it goes so much beyond decluttering and liv...

Dr. Jack Stoltzfus helps parents decide whether or not they should fund their young adult children Episode 1766: To Fund or Not to Fund Your Young Adult by Dr. Jack Stoltzfus on Financially Supporting Your Child 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 r...

Dr. Lisa Firestone talks about how we self-parent Episode 1765: The Destructive Ways We Self-Parent as Adults by Dr. Lisa Firestone on Self-Destructive Behavior and Self-Esteem 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 rel...

Nir Eyal helps you embrace being alone Episode 1764: How to Embrace, Not Fear, Being Alone by Nir Eyal on Overcoming Loneliness Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate Sch...

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 how to reignite the spark in their marriage Episode 1763: Q&A - How Do I Reignite the Spark in My Marriage? Rebuilding a Marriage That Has Gone Stale Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertise...

Cachet Prescott with Introvert, Dear informs us of how we can speak up to intimidating people. Episode 1762: How to Speak Up to People Who Intimidate You as an Introvert by Cachet Prescott 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 with an extroverted roo...

Daniel Yetman with Healthline talks about how stress shows up on your face. Episode 1761: What Are the Effects of Stress on Your Face? by Daniel Yetman on Physical Signs of Stress 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-being. You can depend on Healthline to...

Margo Aaron of That Seems Important talks about why people don't disclose their dreams Episode 1760: Why We Don’t Tell People About Our Dreams by Margo Aaron on Following Through on Our Dreams 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 solopreneu...

Dr. Kathy McMahon talks about how couples can recover from infidelity Episode 1759: Can Couples Really Recover From An Affair? A Comprehensive Toolkit for Healing from Infidelity by Dr. Kathy McMahon 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...

Kumiko of The Budget Mom talks about learning how to punish her son Episode 1758: Learning How To Punish My Son by Kumiko Kumiko went from having a pile of credit card debt to becoming a successful budgeter and Accredited Financial Counselor. The Budget Mom exists to empower women to build a life they love on a budget they understand and can afford. The original post is located here: https://www.t...

Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply talks about how to manage your strong-willed child Episode 1757: How To Manage Your Strong-Willed Child by Adina Soclof 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 home full time with her f...

Reid Peterson of Grief Refuge talks about how to heal from grief. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1756: [Part 2] Healing From Grief: How Does One Do It? by Reid Peterson Grief Refuge experiences are facilitated by Reid Peterson, MA. Reid achieved a Masters Degree in Transpersonal Psychology (Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2007) and is trained by Dr. Alan Wolfelt from the Center for Loss & Lif...

Reid Peterson of Grief Refuge talks about how to heal from grief. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1755: [Part 1] Healing From Grief: How Does One Do It? by Reid Peterson Grief Refuge experiences are facilitated by Reid Peterson, MA. Reid achieved a Masters Degree in Transpersonal Psychology (Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2007) and is trained by Dr. Alan Wolfelt from the Center for Loss & Lif...

Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People tells us what we can do to feel more connected to others. Episode 1754: How to Feel More Connected to Others by Cylon George 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’s opportunities and challenges. The mission of his blog is...

Fritz Gilbert lets us in on what rich people do with their money. Episode 1753: 5 Things Rich People Do With Their Money by Fritz Gilbert Fritz Gilbert retired at age 55 after a 33-year career in the global aluminum industry. His award-winning blog, The Retirement Manifesto, is focused on helping people achieve a great retirement. The blog follows his journey from 3 years prior to retirement throu...

The Live Happy team reminds you that all you need is love Episode 1752: All You Need is Love by The Live Happy Team 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: https://www.livehappy.com/relationships/all-you-need-is-love/  ...

Ryan Frederick talks about what it means to belong Episode 1751: On Belonging by Ryan Frederick 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 Washington Post and many other outlets.  The original post is...

Dr. Laura Markham talks about what it means to be courageous and how to instill it in your children Episode 1750: Courage by Dr. Laura Markham 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 you need f...

Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism shares 7 time saving hacks for big families Episode 1749: 7 Time Saving Hacks for Big Families by Rachel Jones 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 with family and being able to focus...

Tonya Lester talks about speaking up and asserting yourself Episode 1748: Is It Worth It to Speak Up and Assert Yourself? by Tonya Lester 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 Psychoanalytic Theory and Resea...

Eileen Habelow with DigToFly talks about the importance of friends in the workplace 1747: Are Friendships the Key to Workplace Happiness? by Eileen Habelow 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 little town in Pennsylvania called Pipersiville. He m...