Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

Keith Wilson breaks down ambivalence from a new angle. Episode 796: Ambivalence by Keith Wilson of Keith Wilson Counseling on How To Find Balance In Your 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 improve your relationships a...

Jay and Heather Harrington of Life and Whim discuss the value of getting outside for children. Episode 795: Why Getting Outside, and Doing New Things, Makes Your Kids Happy by Jay & Heather Harrington of Life And Whim Jay and Heather Harrington are the husband and wife team behind Life and Whim. They started Life and Whim after moving their family to Traverse City, a small town on the shores of La...

Karen Liszewski of Karen Sincerely encourages mothers to love their bodies after giving birth. Episode 794: Embracing Your Body After Having A Baby by Karen Liszewski of Karen Sincerely on Pregnancy Body Transformations 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 w...

Jodie Eckleberry-Hunt provides us with some cool tricks for dealing with difficult interactions. Episode 793: Cool Tricks to Deal with Difficult People and Get What You Want 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 values hum...

Judith Orloff of Highly Sensitive Refuge uncovers self-care practices for those who are particularly empathic and sensitive. Episode 792: The Art of Self-Care for Empaths and Sensitive People by Judith Orloff 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, the...

Ellie Lisitsa with The Gottman Institute shares why trusting yourself is important and how to do it. Episode 791: Trusting Yourself by Ellie Lisitsa with The Gottman Institute on How To Create Trust in Your 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...

Jeff Goins of Goins Writer shares a meaningful story about a trophy he once received from his father. Episode 790: The Trophy: An Essay About My Dad & Fatherhood by Jeff Goins of Goins Writer on Parenting & Growing Up Jeff Goins is the best-selling author of five books including The Art of Work and Real Artists Don't Starve. On his blog, he shares his thoughts on writing, life, and creative work....

Ali Cornish of Everthrive shares 7 reasons why you should ritualize your life. Episode 789: 7 Reasons You Should Ritualize Your Life by Ali Cornish of Everthrive on Creating Family Traditions 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 importance of living simply, healthfu...

Ellen Burgan teaches us how to build a circle of support. Episode 788: How to Build a Circle of Support for Your Life by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy on Finding True Supporters 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 inspire...

Laura Dabney offers stress management activities for couples. Episode 787: Stress Management Activities for Your Relationship by Dr. Laura Dabney on Communicating with Significant Others 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 futures with deepe...

Ingrid Y. Helander offers five steps to chill out overheated relationships. Episode 786: 5 Steps to Chill Out Overheated Relationships by Ingrid Y Helander on Better Communication Techniques 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 to work alongside peop...

Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge reflects on his single greatest achievement. Episode 785: My Single Greatest Achievement by Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge on Fatherhood & Family Values Vitaliy Katsenelson is the CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Investment Management Associates. He has written two books on investing, which were published by John Wiley & Sons and have translated in...

Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom shares how to effectively transition kids from summer into the beginning of school. Episode 784: Tips for Transitioning Children from Summer to School by Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom on Parenting Cara Harvey is a wife, mom, online mentor and woman of God. She has been married to her husband, Ron, for 3 years and they live with their 11 year-old stepson, 2...

Dr. Margaret Rutherford shares 4 ways that couples can create kindness with one another. Episode 783: 4 Ways To Create Kindness With Your Partner - Before Your Words Lead To Divorce 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...

Evan Marc Katz tells us how to know whether or not a long distance relationship is worth it. Episode 782: How Do You Know If It's Worth It To Try a Long Distance Relationship by Evan Marc Katz on Modern Dating 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, g...

Vironika Tugaleva discusses how gossip is a virus and what we can do to prevent it. Episode 781: The Gossip Virus: What It Is and 5 Steps to Kill It by Vironika Tugaleva on How to Show Compassion for Others 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,...

Karl Staib of Bring Gratitude tells parents how they can build a gratitude habit with their kids. Episode 780: How to Build a Gratitude Habit with Your Kids by Karl Staib of Bring Gratitude on Parenting & Teaching Children Karl Staib is an author that seeks out growth at every turn. It's why he writes. He wants to process his thoughts and emotions, learn from them and share them with the world. He...

Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress displays a how we can find gratitude in each day. Episode 779: Today Is Enough by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress on Mindfulness & Living in the Moment 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...

Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise shares her thoughts on how to support those who are in emotional pain. Episode 778: How to Support People In Emotional Pain by Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise on Relationship Communication Tips Rachel Shanken is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Yoga Instructor, and now a Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Practitioner. Her philosophy is simple: what you seek is already wi...

Dr. Diana of Love in 90 Days discusses how to handle it when you find your soulmate at the wrong time. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 777: [Part 2] When You Find Your Soulmate at the Wrong Time 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. A...

Dr. Diana of Love in 90 Days discusses how to handle it when you find your soulmate at the wrong time. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 776: [Part 1] When You Find Your Soulmate at the Wrong Time 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. A...

Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog discusses how parents can exercise digital minimalism. Episode 775: Digital Minimalism for Parents by Cal Newport on Addictive Technology & Children and Smartphones Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph. D. from MIT in 2009 and gradu...

Allison Carmen gives us an exercise to help our children feel less stressed about their futures. Episode 774: Helping Our Children Feel Less Stressed and Worried About Their Future by Allison Carmen on Parenting Lessons 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 b...

Lisa Merlo-Booth issues an open letter to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge about successful marriages. Episode 773: An Open Letter to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and All Other Newly Wed Couples 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 relation...

Eddie Corbano of Love's a Game shares 5 signs that you're not over your ex. Episode 772: 5 Main Signs You Are Still NOT Over Your Ex by Eddie Corbano of Loves A Game on Getting Past A Breakup 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 (you...