Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

Mariette Jansen of Dr. Destress shares two short posts covering what to expect from your narcissistic spouse during a separation, and how to improve your communication skills Episode 1496: What To Expect From Your Narcissistic Spouse During A Separation AND Improving Your Communication Skills by Mariette Jansen Mariette Jansen, Ph. D., started a successful international corporate career with a Ph....

Jen Hayes talks about how to save on wedding food and alcohol Episode 1495: 7 Ways to Save on Wedding Food and Alcohol 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 exclusive tips on how to save money, earn...

Dr. Jenny Brockis talks about the value of exercise for kids' learning Episode 1494: Kids Brains Need Exercise to Be Able to Learn by Dr. Jenny Brockis  Dr Jenny Brockis is a medical practitioner and board-certified lifestyle medicine physician, keynote speaker and best-selling author based out of Perth, Western Australia. She is an expert in the science of high-performance thinking, creating thri...

Amanda van Mulligen with Highly Sensitive Refuge shares 8 reasons why gentle discipline works best with highly sensitive children Episode 1493: 8 Reasons Why Gentle Discipline Works Best With the Highly Sensitive Child by Amanda van Mulligen 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,...

Lisa Merlo-Booth asks if you question yourself when it seems like the entire world disagrees. Episode 1492: When It Seems Like The Entire World Disagrees, Do You Question Yourself? 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...

Eddie Corbano of Love's a Game talks about how he finally let go of his ex. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1491: [Part 2] How I Finally Let Go Of My Ex – The Last Step 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 (your "Authen...

Eddie Corbano of Love's a Game talks about how he finally let go of his ex. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1490: [Part 1] How I Finally Let Go Of My Ex – The Last Step 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 (your "Authen...

The Finance Twins examine the alarming rise in American college costs compared to wages. Episode 1489: The Price of College in America Is Increasing 8x faster Than Wages by The Finance Twins Camilo and Francisco Maldonado are the Finance Twins. Most people think money is confusing unless you are an accountant. We used to think that too. After working incredibly hard and catching several lucky brea...

Kara Shade with The Gottman Institute talks about how to identify needs and preferences when dating Episode 1488: Bending Without Breaking: How to Identify Needs and Preferences When Dating by Kara Shade 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 order to help...

Orna and Mathew Walters of Creating Love on Purpose answer a listener's question about how they choose their partners Episode 1487: Is Your Picker Broken? by Orna and Matthew Walters Orna and Matthew are Soulmate Coaches who specialize in helping their clients finally get it right this time when it comes to love. Dedicated to busting the myth that love is SUPPOSED to happen by accident, they help...

Dr. Margaret Rutherford discusses 5 ways to prepare for an empty nest Episode 1486: 5 Ways To Prepare For Empty Nest (Way Before You Get There) 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 offer...

Jen of This Time of Mine shares simple and unique ways to make family dinner fun Episode 1485: Simple and Unique Ways to Make Family Dinner Fun 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 can final...

Chalene Johnson of The Chalene Show shares what to do when no one supports you. Episode 1484: What To Do When No One Supports You by Chalene Johnson Chalene Johnson is a world-renowned motivational speaker with more than 30 years as a health expert. She is a New York Times best-selling author, health and lifestyle expert, and top health podcaster with over 20 million downloads of The Chalene Show....

Dr. Jennifer Jill Harman with Luvze talks about why we can't get closure Episode 1483: “I Need Closure!” Why It Is Not Possible To Get It by Dr. Jennifer Jill Harman 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 this information is most beneficial when pres...

Dr. Allison Niebes-Davis of Dr. Allison Answers shares an important point about boundaries Episode 1482: What No One Will Tell You About Boundaries. A Psychologist Keeps It Real by Dr. Allison Niebes-Davis Dr. Allison Niebes-Davis is a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of Dr. Allison Answers, a website designed to simplify psychology to help you live a healthy and meaningful life. She...

Nicholas Kraft with Live Happy shares a story from the search for happiness. Episode 1481: When Denis Met Patty by Nicholas Kraft 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//blogs/documenting-happ...

Dr. Susan Chanderbhan of ChandPsych shares two short posts about whether or not your relationship is emotionally abusive and how to support your loved one Episode 1480: Is Your Relationship Emotionally Abusive? AND Supporting Your Loved One by Susan Chanderbhan Dr. Susan Chanderbhan is a psychologist in Laredo, Texas. She helps individuals and couples who are struggling in different areas of their...

Keith Wilson talks about that which can't be hurt Episode 1479: What Can't Be Hurt 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 Roa...

Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism talks about why moms are overwhelmed and stressed out. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1478: [Part 2] Why Moms Are Overwhelmed and Stressed Out 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 spe...

Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism talks about why moms are overwhelmed and stressed out. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1477: [Part 1] Why Moms Are Overwhelmed and Stressed Out 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 spe...

Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose shares how ROMCOMs ruin our relationships. Episode 1476: How ROMCOMs Ruin Our Relationships 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 minimalism that changed how sh...

Jenn Granneman of Introvert Dear talks about whether you should date an extrovert or an introvert Episode 1475: Should You Be With an Introvert or an Extrovert by Jenn Granneman 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 gu...

Dr. Diana of Love in 90 Days tells you what to do when he won't commit Episode 1474: What to Do When He Won't Commit 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 emp...

Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild shares why the words you use matter. Episode 1473: Why The Words You Use Matter by Melani Schweder Melani Schweder is a Certified Health Coach, Reiki Master/Teacher, and guide for those who want to live life in full color, even through hardships like chronic illness, divorce, or other struggle. Her own health issues led her to dig deep into alternative/natural he...

Alysha Jeney of Modern Love Counseling shares 5 reasons why you should find unique ways to connect with your partner Episode 1472: Top 5 Reasons to Find Unique Ways to Connect 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 sh...