Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

Keith Wilson helps you build a life around your values and not let the wrong emotions take over Episode 1296: Who is Driving Your Bus by Keith Wilson on Building a Life Around Your Values 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...

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 get comfortable having more free time and more alone time without a busy schedule to distract Episode 1295: Q&A - How Do I Get Comfortable Being Alone and Not Having a Busy Schedule to Distract Me - Minimalist Struggles Visit Me Online at OLDP...

Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose talks about planning a mom retreat Episode 1294: Planning a Mom Retreat (For Work, Rest and Play) by Shawna Scafe of Simple on Purpose 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 min...

Crystal Karges talks about why pregnancy and postpartum can trigger eating disorder relapse Episode 1293: Why Pregnancy and Postpartum Can Trigger Eating Disorder Relapse by Crystal Karges on Health Tips For Moms Crystal Karges is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and mama of five specializing in intuitive eating for mothers and families. She's passionately committed to helping you and your chil...

Dr. Diana of Love in 90 Days tells you what you should do when the relationship is moving too fast Episode 1292: What Should You Do When The Relationship Is Moving Too Fast by Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love in 90 Days 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...

Kristine Klussman shares how to find the meaning of connection through oneness. Episode 1291: Find The Meaning of Connection Through Oneness by Kristine Klussman Kristine Klussman specialized in Health Psychology (Behavioral Medicine) at Harvard Medical School, then founded and ran the Health Psychology program and post-doctoral training programs at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francis...

Evan Marc Katz helps a reader whose boyfriend acts like a boyfriend, but hates the label Episode 1290: He Acts Like a Boyfriend But He Doesn’t Like the Title by Evan Marc Katz on Early Stages of Dating Dilemmas 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,...

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits talks about how to have healthy friendships Episode 1289: The Secret to Interpersonal Happiness by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on How to Have Healthy Friendships Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It's about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what's important, create something amazing, find...

Dr. Margaret Rutherford helps you understand why you might be fighting in relationships Episode 1288: Do You Fight To Be Right - 5 Reasons Why You Might by Dr. Margaret Rutherford on Arguing in Relationships 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....

Greg Audino answers a listener's question about how to begin the process of decluttering Episode 1287: Q&A - How Can I Begin the Process of Decluttering - Understanding the Unique Value of Every Item in Your Life Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices....

Julie Morgenstern encourages parents to delegate household tasks Episode 1286: Don't Do it All Alone by Julie Morgenstern on Delegating Household Tasks Julie Morgenstern is an organizing & productivity consultant, New York Times best-selling author, and speaker. For over 30 years, Julie has been teaching people all around the world and at all stages of life how to overcome disorganization to achie...

Jen of This Time of Mine shares 5 simple and delicious smoothie recipes that kids will love Episode 1285: 5 Simple and Delicious Smoothies Your Kids Will Love by Jen of This Time of Mine on Nutrition For Kids 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 fanta...

Ali Cornish of Everthrive shares her thoughts on changing the way we react, cope, and communicate. Episode 1284: It's Not Them, It's You: Changing the Way We React, Cope, and Communicate by Ali Cornish of Everthrive.org Ali Cornish created Everthrive as a response to the increasing pace, materialism, and detachment of today's society. Through words and photos, she brings awareness to the importanc...

Kyle Benson with The Gottman Institute gives you 5 steps to inspire your partner to join you in attending couples therapy. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1283: [Part 2] 5 Steps to Inspire Your Partner to Join You in Attending Couples Therapy by Kyle Benson of Gottman The Gottman Institute understands that the human family is in crisis, and that all individuals are capable of and deserve compassion....

Kyle Benson with The Gottman Institute gives you 5 steps to inspire your partner to join you in attending couples therapy. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1282: [Part 1] 5 Steps to Inspire Your Partner to Join You in Attending Couples Therapy by Kyle Benson of Gottman The Gottman Institute understands that the human family is in crisis, and that all individuals are capable of and deserve compassion....

Andre Solo with Introvert Dear talks about the importance of alone time Episode 1281: According to Science, Alone Time Is Really Good for You by Andre Solo of 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 roommate, dating an extroverted guy, a...

Greg Audino answers a listener's question about whether or not all relationships are transactional Episode 1280: Q&A - Aren't All Relationships Transactional - The Truth About Conditions in Relationships Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply shares the best way to keep your family happy Episode 1279: The Best Way to Keep Your Family Happy by Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply on Mutual Respect Within Families 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 Y...

Kevin of Financial Panther assesses daycare costs and why he sends his son to daycare Episode 1278: Looking At Our Daycare Costs And Why We Send Our Son To Daycare by Kevin of Financial Panther Kevin is an attorney, writer, gig economy expert, side hustler, and the blogger behind Financial Panther. He paid off 87,000 worth of student loans in just 2.5 years by choosing not to live like a big shot...

Ira Israel shares 10 ways to survive your childhood now that you're an adult. Episode 1277: 10 Ways To Survive Your Childhood Now That You're An Adult by Ira Israel on Emotional Connections & Self Growth Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out tra...

Melissa Josue of Melissa the Love Coach tells you how to deal with lies in a relationship Episode 1276: How to Deal With Lies in a Relationship 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 process of...

Shana Olmstead helps us find belonging when we feel disconnected Episode 1275: Finding Belonging by Shana Olmstead on Handling Feelings of Separation and Reconnecting Shana Olmstead's passion and life's work is connecting with people and helping them to believe the best about themselves. Her own process of spiritual awakening 15 years ago, and the personal transformation she has had since then has...

Alysha Jeney of Modern Love Counseling shares 5 different ways to express yourself if you're not feeling heard Episode 1274: Things to Try if You Don't Feel Heard: 5 Ways to Express Yourself Differently 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 an...

Greg Audino answers a listener's question about whether or not they owe their ex any explanations after breaking up Episode 1273: Q&A - Do I Owe My Ex Any Explanations After Breaking Up - Understanding Identity Changes After Breakups Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more abo...

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares 12 life skills he and his wife want for their children before they leave home Episode 1272: 12 Life Skills We Want For Our Children Before They Leave Home by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist 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,...