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Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro shares her thoughts on subconscious self-sabotage. Episode 1721: Subconscious Self-Sabotage: What It Is and How to Avoid It by Laura Stack Laura Stack, MBA, CSP, CPAE is an award-winning keynote speaker, bestselling author, and noted authority on employee and team productivity. She is the president of The Productivity Pro, Inc., a company dedicated to helping le...

Seth Sinclair with MichaelMehlberg.com shares 3 steps to conquering "people problems". This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1720: [Part 2] 3 Steps to Conquering "People Problems" by Seth Sinclair Michael Mehlberg is an entrepreneur and certified agile project manager who specializes in productivity and organization systems. His blog has been called "The Owners Manual to an Awesome Life" and helps high-ach...

Seth Sinclair with MichaelMehlberg.com shares 3 steps to conquering "people problems". This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1719: [Part 1] 3 Steps to Conquering "People Problems" by Seth Sinclair Michael Mehlberg is an entrepreneur and certified agile project manager who specializes in productivity and organization systems. His blog has been called "The Owners Manual to an Awesome Life" and helps high-ach...

Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism tells you how to raise children with minimalist preferences Episode 1718: How to Raise Children With Minimalist Preferences 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 f...

Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply talks about how to manage the frustrations of motherhood Episode 1717: Advice For Moms: 4 Simple Ways To Manage The Frustrations of Motherhood 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 b...

Dr. Kathy McMahon talks about how to respond to stonewalling in a relationship Episode 1716: Stonewalling in a Relationship: Responding Effectively 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 those who invest in making thei...

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 offer sincere apologies without putting all the blame on your partner Episode 1715: Q&A - How Can I Offer Sincere Apologies and Not Put All the Blame on My Partner? Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit...

Lisa Merlo-Booth offers a hard look at the truth behind lies people involved in affairs tell themselves. Episode 1714: Affairs And The Other Woman: Lies Other Women Tell Themselves 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 and a...

Kate Britt with Tiny Buddha shares how forming a healthy habit starts from within. Episode 1713: Forming A Healthy Habit Starts from Within by Kate Britt 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 coloring pages, is now avai...

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel shares 7 assumptions we need to stop making about other people Episode 1712: 7 Assumptions We Need to Stop Making About Other People by Marc Chernoff 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 of the most popular pers...

Dr. Diana of Love in 90 Days talks about the risks of taking a break from dating Episode 1711: Dating Advice: Is Taking a Break Ruining Your Chances of Finding the One? by Dr. Diana Kirschner 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 Mentor a...

Dr. Laura Markham talks about becoming a more peaceful parent Episode 1710: Ten Tips To Become a More Peaceful Parent 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 for t...

Jen of This Time of Mine talks about fitting in one on one time with multiple kids Episode 1709: Can I Really Fit in One on One Time With Multiple Kids? by Jen of This Time of Mine 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 moment she...

James Altucher talks about who his friends are Episode 1708: Who Are Your Friends? by James Altucher James Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and says he failed at 17 of them. He has published 11 books, and is a regular contributor to The Financial Times, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post...

Ryan Frederick talks about the importance of friends and how to make them Episode 1707: Friends 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.  Th...

Judith Orloff with Highly Sensitive Refuge uncovers self-care practices for those who are particularly empathic and sensitive. Episode 1706: The Art of Self-Care for Empaths and Sensitive People by Judith Orloff 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 little...

Jen Hayes offers five helpful tips for sticking to a budget. Episode 1705: Keep Overspending? 5 Genius Tips for Sticking to a Budget by Jen Hayes A few years ago, Jen and her husband were buried in $117,000 of student loan debt. Now, they've paid off over $100k of debt, and they're on track to have the rest paid off by the end of this year. Join their email list to get exlusive tips on how to save...

Tonya Lester talks about what to do when your partner isn't sure they want a future with you. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1704: [Part 2] When Your Partner Isn't Sure They Want a Future With You 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 P...

Tonya Lester talks about what to do when your partner isn't sure they want a future with you. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1703: [Part 1] When Your Partner Isn't Sure They Want a Future With You 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 P...

Beth Brown with Live Happy shares 7 tips for creating confidence in kids Episode 1702: 7 Tips For Creating Confidence in Kids by Beth Brown 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/family/7-tips...

Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose shares one list that can empower you as a mom Episode 1701: How This One List Can Empower You to Be the Mom You Are by Shawna Scafe 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 order to help herself work through the disappointment she felt about it. She read a book on minima...

Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy talks shares two shorts posts covering unhealthy dependency in friendships and family Episode 1700: How to Deal With Extreme Family Dependency AND Spotting Codependency in Friendships by Sara Stanizai Prospect Therapy is an LGBTQ+ affirming psychotherapy practice that offers quality mental health services to individuals, couples, children and families. Their guidi...

Margo Aaron of That Seems Important talks about good guys and bad guys Episode 1699: Good Guys and Bad Guys by Margo Aaron 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 solopreneurs. She's a regular contributor to Inc and lives in Jersey City as a D...

Keith Wilson breaks down ambivalence from a new angle. Episode 1698: Ambivalence by Keith Wilson 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 improve your relationships and become the person you would like to be. His newest book is The Road...

Scott Stephens with Becoming Minimalist asks what's keeping you from going further. Episode 1697: What's Keeping You From Going Further? by Scott Stephens 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 has been seen on the CBS Evening N...