Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

Adam Shell & Nicholas Kraft with Live Happy on why happiness is chocolate. Episode 896: Happiness is Chocolate by Adam Shell & Nicholas Kraft of Live Happy on Community Engagement & Happiness 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 l...

Dr. Samantha Joel with Luvze shares two shorts posts covering sensitive parental care in childhood and how having more money isn't always a good thing for parents. Episode 895: Sensitive Parental Care in Childhood AND Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems both by Dr. Samantha Joel of Luvze Luvze was founded on the premise that relationships are a central part of life and that our understanding of relationships...

Julie Morgenstern teaches parents about what relating looks like. Episode 894: What Relating Looks Like by Julie Morgenstern on Spending Quality Time With Your Children and Family 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 overc...

Lisa Merlo-Booth reminds you that you shouldn't do things just because everyone else does. Episode 893: "Everybody Does it" is a Dangerous Mindset by Lisa Merlo Booth on Being an Individual and Conformity 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 an...

Kelly Samson with Altris talks about the different types of communication styles and the effects they have on others. Episode 892: Communication - Standing Strong in Your Own World by Kelly Samson with Altris on Different Types of Communication Altris has a range of specialised Leadership Development and Executive Coaching solutions. They believe that each leader, team and organisation is unique a...

Authors and married couple Jocelyn and Aaron Freeman share an excerpt from their new book titled "The Argument Hangover" Episode 891: An Excerpt From the Book "The Argument Hangover" by Jocelyn and Aaron Freeman on Communicating With Your Partner Jocelyn & Aaron Freeman are authors of The New Power Couple, and The Argument Hangover. They are founders of Empowered Couples University: where busy cou...

Karen Liszewski shares 10 must-haves for organizing kid's toys and craft supplies. Episode 890: 10 Must-Haves For Organizing Kid’s Toys and Craft Supplies by Karen Liszewski on Staying Organized as a Parent Karen lives in South Jersey with her three dogs, husband and 4 year old daughter Olivia. Graduating from Seton Hall University with a B.A. in Journalism and Public Relations, she was a staff wr...

Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely shares superpowers for overwhelmed parents and people. Episode 889: Superpowers For the Overwhelmed Parent by Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely on Staying Composed as a Busy Parent Emma is a self-confessed introvert who craves the simple and slow things in life. She loves to run, read, and write. She is blessed to be wife to a wonderful husband, mum to two amazing...

Evan Marc Katz answers a reader's question about whether they should choose to stay with their stable boyfriend or instead date their high school crush. Episode 888: Should I Choose My Old Flame Over My Safe Boyfriend? by Evan Marc Katz on Feeling Tempted in Relationships Dating coach Evan Marc Katz has been billed as a “personal trainer for smart, strong, successful women,” helping singles find l...

Vironika Tugaleva talks about how forgiveness is not needed in true love. Episode 887: With Love, You Don’t Need Forgiveness by Vironika Tugaleva on Forgiving People and Showing More Compassion Vironika Tugaleva was born in Donetsk, Ukraine in 1988. Her early years as a misfit began her painful struggle with mental health. As she struggled with self-acceptance, anxiety, and identity, Vironika foun...

Ingrid Y. Helander tells us how to understand and prepare for the dangers you perceive. Episode 886: Effectively Respond to Danger by Calming Your Daily Worries by Ingrid Y. Helander on How to Stay Calm and Ready Ingrid began her career in Marriage and Family Therapy after she had her three children. After her youngest son was diagnosed with a chronic illness, she decided that she wanted to train...

Hilary Barnett of Whole Motherhood talks about how to change the world as a mother. Episode 885: On Changing the World as a Mother by Hilary Barnett of WholeMotherhood.co on Making a Difference as a Mother Hilary Barnett is an author, wife, entrepreneur and mother of two. She lives in Nashville and is the founder of Savvee, a boutique marketing agency that helps organizations define and create mea...

Dr. Margaret Rutherford shares tips for empty nesters to cope. Episode 884: 5 Ways to Help Empty Nest Heal by Dr. Margaret Rutherford on Life After Parenting and Having Hobbies as a Parent 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 Rutherfor...

Eddie Corbano of Love's a Game shares the signs that you may be addicted to your ex. Episode 883: Signs That You May Be Addicted To Your Ex by Eddie Corbano of Loves A Game on Thinking About an Ex 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...

John Beaty with The Gottman Institute instructs couples on how to properly complain. Episode 882: A Couple's Guide to Complaining by John Beaty With Gottman Institute on Conflict Resolution in Relationships 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 he...

Ellen Burgan offers the science behind why hugs are so powerful. Episode 881: 7 Reasons Why Hugs Are So Powerful by Ellen Burgan of If it Brings You Joy on the Value of Physical Touch 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 blog that inspires...

Laura Dabney shares an important tip for dealing with a disrespectful child. Episode 880: 1 Important Tip for How to Deal With a Disrespectful Child by Laura Dabney on Raising Out of Control Children Laura Dabney specializes in helping clients from across the nation break destructive patterns impacting their relationships. With Laura's support, clients discover the path to happier, healthier futur...

Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose shares some simple style tips for moms. Episode 879: Simple Style Tips for Moms by Shawna Scafe of Simple on Purpose on Style and Self-Empowerment For Moms 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. S...

Catherine of Common Sense Living talks about your environment and how to use it. Episode 878: Your Environment by Catherine of Common Sense Living on Personal Growth and Changing Your Environment Catherine is a blogger and founder of Common Sense Living. She enjoys cooking, reading and has recently rediscovered a love for writing which inspired her to start Common Sense Living as well as an Instag...

Jodie Eckleberry-Hunt talks about recent anxiety and how to overcome it. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 877: [Part 2] Anxiety Lately? Surprising Reasons Why and What to Do About It by Jodie Eckleberry-Hunt Jodie is a board certified Health Psychologist specializing in brief counseling to improve health, wellness, and relationship functioning. Her training is relationship-based and she strongly value...

Jodie Eckleberry-Hunt talks about recent anxiety and how to overcome it. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 876: [Part 1] Anxiety Lately? Surprising Reasons Why and What to Do About It by Jodie Eckleberry-Hunt Jodie is a board certified Health Psychologist specializing in brief counseling to improve health, wellness, and relationship functioning. Her training is relationship-based and she strongly value...

Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout tells you how to teach your kids where money comes from. Episode 875: How to Teach Kids Where Money Comes From by Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout on Good Money Habits for Kids Kalen Bruce created Freedom Sprout to fill a void. He heard too many conversations about how "they don't teach finance in schools." It took years for him to stop complaining about it and do someth...

Kelly Eden with Highly Sensitive Refuge offers four steps to help your highly sensitive child with separation anxiety. Episode 874: 4 Steps to Help Your Highly Sensitive Child With Separation Anxiety by Kelly Eden with Highly Sensitive Refuge 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...

Cati Vanden Breul with Introvert, Dear talks about the tough parts of being an introvert looking for love. Episode 873: 3 Difficult Things About Being a Single Introvert Looking for Love by Cati Vanden Breul 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 a...

Keith Wilson explains Rogerian Person Centered Counseling. Episode 872: Rogerian Person Centered Counseling by Keith Wilson on Supporting Other People and Understanding Therapy 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 relati...