Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

Becca Shern of Minimal Wellness talks about anxiety Episode 1521: Anxiety by Becca Shern Becca Shern is the founder of MinimalWellness.com and is a Registered Dietitian, foodie, wellness nerd, recreational athlete, and mom. She started Minimal Wellness to help people find, navigate, and enjoy the simple path to optimal health. Eliminating the “junk” (foods, advice, stuff, excuses, distractions) he...

Dr. Margaret Rutherford asks if you would still marry your partner Episode 1520: Knowing What You Know Today – Would You Still Marry Your Partner? By Dr. Margaret Rutherford 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 she of...

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel tells you how to find the perfect man or woman Episode 1519: How to Find the Perfect Man (or Woman) 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 personal development blogs." Through...

Rose Lounsbury teaches you how to throw a kid's birthday party without all the clutter Episode 1518: How to Throw a Kid’s Birthday Party (Without All the Clutter!) by Rose Lounsbury Rose Lounsbury is a keynote speaker, Amazon bestselling author, simplicity coach, and still-sane mom of triplets. (Yes, you heard that right!) She helps overwhelmed people create open spaces in their homes, workspaces,...

Jefferson of Making Sense of Cents tells you how to keep your kids active on a budget Episode 1517: Keeping the Kids Active on a Budget by Jefferson of Making Sense of Cents Michelle Schroeder-Gardner created Making Sense of Cents in order to help improve her own finances. With diligence, she was able to pay off $38,000 in student debt in 7 months, kept track of progress, and helped readers along...

Alysha Jeney of Modern Love Counseling asks if you're too needy Episode 1516: Are You "Too Needy"? By Alysha Jeney Alysha Jeney is the founder of Modern Love Counseling. She is a MA, LMFT practicing in the Denver area. She focuses on offering counseling services for adult couples, individuals and business partners, and she also has advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), making her...

Eddie Corbano of Love's a Game asks if you have made these mistakes after your relationship break up. Episode 1515: Have YOU Made These Mistakes After Your Relationship Break Up? by Eddie Corbano 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 partner...

Timia Roehrkasse with Highly Sensitive Refuge talks about how she learned to let go of other people's emotions Episode 1514: How I Learned to Let Go of Other People’s Emotions by Timia Roehrkasse 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 more of what HSP...

Wanderer fills us in on who should contribute to a 529 plan. Episode 1513: Who Should Contribute to a 529 Plan by Wanderer Wanderer retired from his engineering job at a major Silicon Valley semiconductor company at the age of 33. He now travels the world seeking out knowledge from other wealthy people, so he can teach people how to become financially independent themselves. The original post can...

Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy shares insight on how being the black sheep of your family affects your mental health Episode 1512: How Being the "Black Sheep" of Your Family Affects Your Mental Health by Sara Stanizai Prospect Therapy is an LGBTQ+ affirming psychotherapy practice that offers quality mental health services to individuals, couples, children and families. Their guiding principles...

Evan Marc Katz answers a reader question about how long they should stay with their boyfriend who doesn't believe in marriage Episode 1511: How Long Should You Stay With A Boyfriend Who Does Not Believe In Marriage? 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 client...

Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply shares 8 ways to help your strong willed child Episode 1510: 8 Ways to Help 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 fami...

Alyssa Wolff of Your Unbusy Life talks about the false choice between "me time" and "mom time" Episode 1509: The False Choice Between Me Time and Mom Time by Alyssa of Your Unbusy Life Alyssa Wolff is the founder of Your Unbusy Life. She is a minimalism junkie, God follower, introvert, perpetual bookworm, and mom of 5. Her passion is helping introverted mothers get life simplicity in their stuff a...

Dr. Timothy Loving with Luvze shares research covering how to know whether or not you'll be a happy bride Episode 1508: Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue? By Dr. Timothy Loving Luvze was founded on the premise that relationships are a central part of life and that our understanding of relationships benefits from research and scientific evidence. They also believe thi...

2 short posts from Stella Grizont of Woopaah on the ABCs of not taking things personally and what her daughter taught her about love. Episode 1507: The ABCs of Not Taking Things Personally AND What My Daughter Taught Me About Love by Stella Grizont Stella Grizont works with over achievers who are seeking deeper career fulfillment and with organizations who are dedicated to elevating the well-being...

Dr. Diana of Love in 90 Days talks about living together before marriage Episode 1506: Living Together Before Marriage 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 and dating coaches, she uses a unique approach to e...

Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy shares how to make small, sustainable changes to make your life better. Episode 1505: How to Make Small, Sustainable Changes to Make Your Life Better by Ellen Burgan Ellen Burgan is a midlife woman who loves to have fun, yet has a big appreciation for the art of relaxation. She prefers to live spontaneously and go where the wind blows. If It Brings You Joy is a...

Dr. Susan Chanderbhan of ChandPsych shares 8 important questions to ask when dating Episode 1504: 8 Important Questions to Ask When Dating by Dr. Susan Chanderbhan 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 and change. Her practice is based largely around using c...

Danny Coleman with Jill Coleman shares 4 steps to handling criticism like a pro Episode 1503: 4 Steps to Handling Criticism Like a Pro by Danny Coleman Jill Coleman is a fitness instructor and blogger who created the popular exercise program Moderation 365. Her blog features helpful advice and experience about fitness and staying in shape, in addition to articles covering entrepreneurship and pers...

Allison Carmen shares two short posts about the future for our children and how to be present with your kids Episode 1502: The Future For Our Children AND A True Gift For Our Children - Our Presence by Allison Carmen Allison Carmen holds a B.A. in accounting, a J.D. of Law, and a Master’s of Law in taxation. After working for a large law firm in Manhattan, Allison founded her own law firm and buil...

Emma Scheib of Introvert Dear shares 4 introvert-friendly ideas to find your mom tribe Episode 1501: 4 Introvert-Friendly Ideas to Find Your Mom Tribe by Emma Scheib 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 roommate, dating an extroverted guy, and worki...

Jaime of Keep Thrifty shares a marriage lesson from a mini-retirement. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1500: [Part 2] A Marriage Lesson from a Mini-Retirement by Jaime of Keep Thrifty Chris and Jaime live in the suburbs of Madison, WI with their three daughters. While living the typical suburban life, they are challenging the norms by living outside the box and creating the freedom they desire. At Ke...

Jaime of Keep Thrifty shares a marriage lesson from a mini-retirement. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1499: [Part 1] A Marriage Lesson from a Mini-Retirement by Jaime of Keep Thrifty Chris and Jaime live in the suburbs of Madison, WI with their three daughters. While living the typical suburban life, they are challenging the norms by living outside the box and creating the freedom they desire. At Ke...

Greg Audino shares 4 reasons to make yourself a ton of friends. Episode 1498: 4 Reasons to Make Yourself a Ton of Friends by Greg Audino Greg Audino is a writer, advice columnist, and certified life coach. He also serves as a producer and host in the OLD network. He started his career as an actor, and TV fanatics can find him with principle roles on shows like Westworld, Now Apocalypse, NCIS:LA, a...

Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress reminds you to get back to basics when you go off track Episode 1497: When You Get Off Track Get Back to Basics by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui's mission as a Joyful Living Educator is to help messy humans like herself quiet the noise of perfectionism, comparison and fear to show up fully to their imperfect and beautiful liv...