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Dr. Susan Chanderbhan of ChandPsych shares helpful tips for balancing teen independence Episode 1146: Helpful Tips for Balancing Teen Independence by Dr. Susan Chanderbhan of ChandPsych on Giving Your Teen Space 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 chan...

Rose Lounsbury discloses what she's getting her kids for Christmas Episode 1145: What I’m Getting My Kids for Christmas by Rose Lounsbury on Ideas For a Minimalist Christmas 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, and mor...

Melissa Josue of Melissa the Love Coach answers a listener's question about disclosing intentions to someone they want to date Episode 1144: Should I Tell Him I Want a Real 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 challenge...

Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares why loneliness is killing you, and what you can do about it. Episode 1143: Loneliness is Killing You (And What You Can Do About It) by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People 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 o...

Mark Manson shares 6 signs you're in a toxic relationship. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1142: [Part 2] 6 Signs You’re in a Toxic Relationship by Mark Manson on How to Identify a Bad Relationship Mark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. Sick of the industry, he wrote his first book, Models: Attract Women Through Honesty, and changed the name and focus of h...

Mark Manson shares 6 signs you're in a toxic relationship. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1141: [Part 1] 6 Signs You’re in a Toxic Relationship by Mark Manson on How to Identify a Bad Relationship Mark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. Sick of the industry, he wrote his first book, Models: Attract Women Through Honesty, and changed the name and focus of h...

Greg Audino answers a listener's question about how to handle post-breakup feelings and fear of being alone forever Episode 1140: Q&A - I'm Worried That I'll Be Alone Forever - Handling Post-Breakup Feelings and Rethinking the Unknown Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more ab...

Laura Dabney shares two short posts about how to parent an anxious child and how to discipline a teenager who makes bad decisions Episode 1139: How to Parent an Anxious Child AND How to Discipline a Teenager Who Makes Bad Decisions both by Dr. Laura Dabney Laura Dabney specializes in helping clients from across the nation break destructive patterns impacting their relationships. With Laura's suppo...

Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply shares 14 great ways to talk to your child Episode 1138: Learn 14 Great Ways to Talk to Your Child by Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply on Getting Through to Kids 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 are...

Caroline Sweatt-Eldredge with The Gottman Institute talks about emotional bidding and how it can make the difference in your relationship Episode 1137: The Little Things That Will Make or Break Your Relationship by Caroline Sweatt-Eldredge of the Gottman Institute The Gottman Institute understands that the human family is in crisis, and that all individuals are capable of and deserve compassion. I...

Nate and Kaley Klemp share an excerpt from their book, "The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Relationship" Episode 1136: An Excerpt From "The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Relationship" by Nate and Kaley Klemp Nate Klemp is a writer, philosopher, and entrepreneur. Along with his wife Kaley, he is the author of the newly released The 80/80 Marriage: A New Mo...

Allison Carmen shares her thoughts on does how we look make us more or less lovable. Episode 1135: Does How We Look Make Us More or Less Lovable by Allison Carmen on Empowerment & Body Positivity 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 built a successful practi...

Evan Marc Katz describes what a happy marriage looks like Episode 1134: What It Looks Like When You’re Happily Married (An Ode to My Wife) by Evan Marc Katz on Traits of a Good Marriage 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, gotten married, started f...

Greg Audino answers a listener's question about why they can't stick to several new habits at once Episode 1133: Q&A - Why Can't I Stick With New Habits - Time Management, Priorities and Self-Forgiveness 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...

Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose opens up about when "intentional parenting" kinda sucks Episode 1132: When Intentional Parenting Kinda Sucks by Shawna Scafe of Simple on Purpose on False Expectations When Parenting 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 disappoi...

Tyler Jacobson with Introvert, Dear reflects on what he wishes his extroverted parents knew about raising an introvert Episode 1131: What I Wish My Extroverted Parents Knew About Raising an Introvert by Tyler Jacobson 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 liv...

Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy talks about when to set boundaries vs. when to give an ultimatum. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1130: [Part 2] Setting Boundaries vs. Giving an Ultimatum by Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy Prospect Therapy is an LGBTQ+ affirming psychotherapy practice that offers quality mental health services to individuals, couples, children and families. Their guiding principl...

Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy talks about when to set boundaries vs. when to give an ultimatum. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1129: [Part 1] Setting Boundaries vs. Giving an Ultimatum by Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy Prospect Therapy is an LGBTQ+ affirming psychotherapy practice that offers quality mental health services to individuals, couples, children and families. Their guiding principl...

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares his thoughts on the relativism of advice. Episode 1128: The Relativism of Advice by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Better Communication Skills & Travel Inspiration Tips Colin Wright is a professional author and international speaker who co-founded a publishing company and travels full-time, moving to a new country every four months or so--that country det...

Keith Wilson talks about the difference between walls and boundaries Episode 1127: Building Walls by Keith Wilson on Understanding Boundaries and What Politics Can Teach Us About Relationships 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 imp...

Greg Audino answers a listener's question about how to learn more about how the world works at 18 years old. Episode 1126: Q&A - How Can I Learn More About How the World Works at 18 Years Old - The Value of Questioning and Life's Journey  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn mor...

Dr. Margaret Rutherford tells parents how to not be victimized by an empty nest Episode 1125: How To Not Be Victimized By Empty Nest. Letting Go With Intention 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,...

Science of Relationships with Luvze shares an article about the effects of hormonal birth control on future children Episode 1124: Can Using Hormonal Birth Control Affect the Health of Future Children by Science of Relationships of Luvze 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 e...

Sabrina of The Budding Optimist teaches you the best strategies for dealing with someone who plays the victim. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1123: [Part 2] Best Strategies to Help You Deal With Someone Who Plays the Victim by Sabrina of The Budding Optimist Sabrina is a two-time Leukemia survivor, the recipient of a Bone Marrow Transplant, and a person living with a rare, progressive, and irreversi...

Sabrina of The Budding Optimist teaches you the best strategies for dealing with someone who plays the victim. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1122: [Part 1] Best Strategies to Help You Deal With Someone Who Plays the Victim by Sabrina of The Budding Optimist Sabrina is a two-time Leukemia survivor, the recipient of a Bone Marrow Transplant, and a person living with a rare, progressive, and irreversi...