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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1985: The article "How To Support Someone With Depression. What To Say And What Not To Say" by Dr. Margaret Rutherford explores the often-overlooked nuances of supporting someone with depression. Dr. Rutherford discusses the challenges faced by those with depression, including loneliness, invisibility, shame, and being minimized. She advocates for empathy, understanding, and open communication, providing practical advice on how to genuinely support someone facing depression. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/how-to-support-someone-with-depression-what-to-say-and-what-not-to-say/ Quotes to ponder: "When you come out of the grips of a depression there is an incredible relief, but not one you feel allowed to celebrate." "Loneliness, invisibility, shame, and discounting don't have to exist for those with depression or any mental illness." Episode references: The Mighty: https://themighty.com/ Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson: https://www.amazon.com/Furiously-Happy-Lawson-Jenny/dp/1250077028​​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1984: Joshua Becker challenges the conventional measures of success, advocating for a shift in values from material possessions to personal character and meaningful contributions. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/not-impressive/ Quotes to ponder: "Minimalism has changed me. What began as just a journey to own less stuff has changed the way I view myself and the world around me in significant ways." "I am no longer impressed by the logo on your shirt, your purse, or the face of your watch. Instead, I admire those who are confident in timeless fashion and seek to make an impression by their character and their countenance." "Let's stop trying to impress others with the things that we own. And start trying to inspire them by the lives that we live." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1983: Sara Bensman, with TinyBuddha.com, challenges you to prioritize compassion over the need to be right in conflicts. Using the metaphor of a burn warning from a hot stove, she illustrates how conflicts offer lessons for personal growth. The article delves into the roots of conflict, often tied to ego and the fear of losing self-worth. Bensman proposes a transformative approach, advocating for understanding others' perspectives, relinquishing the need to be right, taking personal responsibility, and accepting what cannot be changed, thus forging a path from conflict to compassion. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/from-conflict-to-compassion-put-love-above-winning/ Quotes to ponder: "Let go of your attachment to being right and suddenly your mind is more open." "It seems as though our very civilization is built on this tension between winning and loving." "Transcending this desire for rightness requires that we build a pathway out and that we cultivate that pathway, tend it, and keep it free of stumbling blocks." Episode references: A Letter to a Hindu by Leo Tolstoy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1982: Dr. Jack Stoltzfus discusses the complex interplay between anxiety, depression, and the failure to launch syndrome in young adults. Using a case study of Jan, a 29-year-old living with her parents, he illustrates how these issues can intertwine, making it challenging to determine causality. He emphasizes the importance of early intervention, understanding anxiety disorders, and providing supportive, practical assistance to help young adults navigate this difficult phase. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://parentslettinggo.com/is-your-young-adult-suffering-from-anxiety-or-failure-to-launch/ Quotes to ponder: "Early intervention through psychotherapy and medication can head off a worsening of the condition." "Many young adults will experience anxiety as they address the significant challenges of this stage of life and will power through this." "Some anxiety often accompanies efforts to address the significant challenges of young adulthood- identity, independence, and intimacy." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer of Simply Fiercely shares an essay on minimalism for mothers. Episode 1981: Minimalism For Mothers (An Essay on Simple Living and Motherhood) by Jennifer of Simply Fiercely on How Mothers Can Live More Intentionally Jennifer is a traveller, minimalist and dream chaser. She grew up near Baltimore, Maryland but she caught a bad case of wanderlust at an early age and it has taken her all over the world. She is a reformed shopaholic turned minimalist and believes that clearing out the clutter is a vital part of creating a life you love. The original post is located here: https://www.simplyfiercely.com/minimalism-for-mothers-an-essay-on-simple-living-motherhood/   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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Josue of Melissa the Love Coach talks about how to find your life partner without a computer Episode 1980: Frustrated with Internet Dating? Top 5 Ways to Find Your Life Partner Without a Computer 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 divorce or dating men who have been previously married (with or without kids). She's also a certified dating and relationship coach and specializes in working with women who are struggling to decide whether the relationship that they're in is right for them, or who are engaged to a divorced dad and are struggling with the pressure of becoming an “instant stepmom.” The original post is located here: https://melissathelovecoach.com/frustrated-with-internet-dating-the-top-five-ways-to-find-your-life-partner-without-a-computer/ 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love in 90 Days talks about how to understand men Episode 1979: Understanding Men: How to Avoid Non-Committal Guys & Other Heart-Breakers 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 of expert Love Mentor and dating coaches, she uses a unique approach to empower women by phone/Skype all over the world to heal from heartbreak and find lasting love. Dr. Diana is the author of the new books, Find Your Soulmate Online in 6 Simple Steps and 30 Days to Love; the relationship advice book, Sealing the Deal: The Love Mentor's Guide to Lasting Love and the bestselling dating book, Love in 90 Days, which is the basis for her one-woman PBS TV Show Finding Your Own True Love. Talk with an expert Love Mentor coach for 40 minutes for free, and get special VIP treatment by mentioning the Optimal Living Daily podcasts: http://lovein90days.com/dating-coach The original post is located here: https://lovein90days.com/understanding-men-how-to-avoid-non-committal-guys-other-heart-breakers/ 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Samantha Joel with Luvze shares why people think their own lifestyle is the best. Episode 1978: Self-Righteous Singles and Smug Married Couples: Why People Think Their Own Lifestyle is the Best by Samantha Joel 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 presented in an engaging and entertaining fashion. They take research findings from the fields of psychology, family studies, sociology, communication, evolutionary biology, and others, and put them in a format that you can use. The original post is located here: https://www.luvze.com/self-righteous-singles-and-smug-married-couples-why-people-t/ 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 whether or not they should take their kids and move for a long-distance relationship Episode 1977: Should I Move With My Kids For a Long-Distance Relationship After My Previous Husband's Passing? 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ask Dr. Neal your question about health, nutrition, diet, fitness, and more here: http://OLDPodcast.com/ask or call: 614-568-3643 Episode 1976: Q&A - How Can I Encourage My Kids to Eat a Better Whole Foods Diet & The Science of a Child's Diet 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Kathy McMahon talks about having gentle conversations with your partner Episode 1975: Softened Start-Up: Gottman's Way to Gentle Beginnings by Dr. Kathy McMahon of Couples Therapy Inc on Communication in Relationships Dr. Kathy McMahon is a clinical psychologist and therapist. She is also the founder and president of Couples Therapy Inc. Dr. K feels passionate about couples therapy and holds a deep respect towards those who invest in making their relationship better. She is currently conducting online and in person private couples retreats.  Her team of over 25 clinicians at Couples Therapy Inc. have over 600 years of combined expertise helping couples. Five are former Program Directors of Graduate Schools, or have taught at a graduate level, and all have advanced training in a science-based approach. They're here to provide the very best online marriage counseling to couples in need across the globe.  The original post is located here: https://www.couplestherapyinc.com/softened-start-up-gottmans-way-to-gentle-beginnings/ 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julianna Poplin of The Simplicity Habit shares productivity tips for working moms. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1974: [Part 2] Productivity Tips for Working Moms – How to Get Things Done! by Julianna Poplin of The Simplicity Habit Julianna is a professional declutterer and writer at The Simplicity Habit. She writes to encourage and inspire women who want to simplify their homes and lives The original post is located here: https://www.thesimplicityhabit.com/productivity-tips-working-moms/ 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julianna Poplin of The Simplicity Habit shares productivity tips for working moms. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1973: [Part 1] Productivity Tips for Working Moms – How to Get Things Done! by Julianna Poplin of The Simplicity Habit Julianna is a professional declutterer and writer at The Simplicity Habit. She writes to encourage and inspire women who want to simplify their homes and lives The original post is located here: https://www.thesimplicityhabit.com/productivity-tips-working-moms/ 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julia Lange with Introvert, Dear shares 9 reasons to date a fellow introvert Episode 1972: 9 Reasons to Date a Fellow Introvert by Julia Lange with Introvert Dear on Dating Tips For Shy and Quiet People 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, and working an extroverted job (teaching 4th grade). Jenn wanted to write about what it was like being an introvert living in an extrovert's world. In true introvert form, she wrote her blog anonymously for almost two years. Jenn had no desire to be in the spotlight. And she had no idea her little blog would become this! Now, with the help of “quiet ones” around the world, she is on a mission: to let introverts everywhere know it's okay to be who they are. The original post is located here: https://introvertdear.com/news/date-a-fellow-introvert/ 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cindy Lamothe with Healthline talks about the signs of love bombing Episode 1971: Love Bombing: 10 Signs of Over-the-Top Love by Cindy Lamothe with Healthline on Relationship Red Flags How you feel affects every precious day of your life. Healthline understands that, which is why they're committed to being your most trusted ally in your pursuit of health and well-being. You can depend on Healthline to provide expert content along with genuine caring–both of which will support, guide, and inspire you toward the best possible health outcomes for you and your family. The original post is located here: https://www.healthline.com/health/love-bombing 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura Dabney shares two short posts about addictive behaviors in relationships and how to cope when you're stressed or feeling out of love. Episode 1970: Falling Out of Love and Addictive Behaviors AND Stress Coping Strategies For Your Relationship by Dr. Laura Dabney 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 deeper personal connections. In addition to a life-coaching certification, Laura has obtained her medical degree and completed a psychiatric residency. The original posts are located here: https://www.drldabney.com/article/not-in-love-anymore/ & https://www.drldabney.com/article/stress-coping-strategies/   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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress shares the kind of person she wants to be. Episode 1969: The Kind of Person I Want to Be by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress on Empathy & Self Improvement 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 imperfect and beautiful lives and/or businesses. Her message can be summed up in 3 sentences: You're imperfect; Life is messy; Show up anyway. Krista will help you figure out how. She has a new Seasonal Mindfulness Journal available here: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/52-mondays/ The original post is located here: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/the-kind-of-person-i-want-to-be/ 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Hill talks about life after the mortgage is paid off. Episode 1968: Life After The Mortgage is Paid Off by Andy Hill of Marriage Kids and Money on Financial Freedom Andy Hill is a husband and father to two awesome (and crazy) kids and they hail from the great state of Michigan. His goal is to give his family the best life possible and strengthen their family tree for generations to come. In 2016, he got so geeked about this topic of young family finance that he decided to start a blog and podcast about it. It began as a hobby and then morphed into a fun side hustle when people started to enjoy the information he was sharing. Fast forward to today, he's left his corporate event marketing career behind and is now a full-time blogger and podcaster who has been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Kiplinger's Personal Finance and NBC News The original post is located here: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/life-after-the-mortgage-is-paid-off/  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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evan Marc Katz talks about attracting and keeping the right guy Episode 1967: How Can You Attract and Keep the Right Guy? by Evan Marc Katz on Expectations When 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, gotten married, started families, and found happiness, after only a few months of coaching. It's an unlikely career for a man--much less a man who was called a “serial dater” by CNN--yet that's what makes Katz such a unique coach. By helping women understand men--what they think, how they act, and what they really want--he empowers them to make healthy, informed choices in love. The original post is located here: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/blog/understanding-men/how-can-you-attract-and-keep-the-right-guy 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erica Layne talks about 7 things that make parenting as introvert uniquely challenging Episode 1966: 7 Things that Make Parenting as an Introvert Uniquely Challenging by Erica Layne on Having Kids When You're an Introvert Erica Layne is a sunset chaser, mom of three, and founder of The Life On Purpose Movement—a community of women living life with intention. Her website reaches thousands of women every day, helping them trade overwhelm and fatigue for focus and peace.   Erica graduated in print journalism from BYU, has been interviewed for The Wall Street Journal, and contributes to some of the top websites in the minimalism space. She lives with her young family in the San Francisco Bay Area.  The original post is located here: https://ericalayne.co/parenting-as-an-introvert/ 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Laura Markham talks about being a good listener for your kids Episode 1965: Want Your Child to Talk to You? Become a Brilliant Listener! by Dr. Laura Markham of Aha Parenting on Communicating With Your Kids Dr. Laura Markham trained as a Clinical Psychologist at Columbia University, but she's also a mom, so she understands kids -- and parents! She uses her Ph.D. to translate proven science and child-development research into the practical solutions you need for the family life you want.  As the founding editor of AhaParenting.com, she makes frequent TV and radio appearances and has been interviewed for thousands of articles by publications as diverse as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Real Simple, Newsday, Men's Health, Redbook and Parents Magazine.   Dr. Laura's relationship-based parenting model, which she calls Peaceful Parenting, is research-based and parent-tested. She's helped thousands of families across the U.S. and Canada find transformative solutions to everything from separation anxiety and sleep problems to sass talk and cell phones. She lives in Brooklyn, New York and is the proud parent of two happy, kind, responsible and accomplished young adults who were raised with Peaceful Parenting.  The original post is located here: https://www.ahaparenting.com/read/brilliant-listener 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Lisa Firestone asks what your role is in your relationship Episode 1964: What Is Your Role in Your Relationship? by Dr. Lisa Firestone of PsychAlive on Parent-Child Dynamics in Romantic Relationships Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).  The original post is located here: https://www.psychalive.org/what-is-your-role-in-your-relationship/ 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Theo Pauline Nestor with The Gottman Institute on six seconds to happy couplehood.  Episode 1963: Weekend Homework Assignment: Six Seconds to Happy Couplehood by Theo Pauline Nestor with Gottman Institute  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 create and maintain greater love and health in relationships. They are committed to an ongoing program of research that increases the understanding of relationships and adds to the development of interventions that have been carefully evaluated. It is their goal to make their services accessible to the broadest reach of people across race, religion, class, culture, sexual orientation, and ethnicity. Want to improve your marriage in 60 seconds or less? Over 40 years of research with thousands of couples has proven a simple fact: small things often can create big changes over time. Got a minute? Sign up for The Gottman Institute's Marriage Minute at http://OLDPodcast.com/marriage  The original post is located here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/weekend-homework-assignment-six-seconds-to-happy-couplehood/ 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel shares 5 things that happen when you embrace being alone. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1962: [Part 2] 5 Things that Happen When You Embrace Being Alone by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel on Be Comfortable Being Alone Marc and Angel Chernoff are New York Times bestselling authors, professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having "one of the most popular personal development blogs." Through their blog, book, course and coaching, they've spent the past decade writing about and teaching proven strategies for finding lasting happiness, success, love and peace. Marc and Angel's New York Times bestselling book, Getting Back to Happy: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Reality, and Turn Your Trials into Triumphs, is a guide to spark sustainable action - and to return to whenever needed. It's available online at http://www.marcandangel.com/book/ and on Amazon. The original post is located here: https://www.marcandangel.com/2015/06/21/5-things-that-happen-when-you-embrace-being-alone/ 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel shares 5 things that happen when you embrace being alone. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1961: [Part 1] 5 Things that Happen When You Embrace Being Alone by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel on Get Better at Being By Yourself Marc and Angel Chernoff are New York Times bestselling authors, professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having "one of the most popular personal development blogs." Through their blog, book, course and coaching, they've spent the past decade writing about and teaching proven strategies for finding lasting happiness, success, love and peace. Marc and Angel's New York Times bestselling book, Getting Back to Happy: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Reality, and Turn Your Trials into Triumphs, is a guide to spark sustainable action - and to return to whenever needed. It's available online at http://www.marcandangel.com/book/ and on Amazon. The original post is located here: https://www.marcandangel.com/2015/06/21/5-things-that-happen-when-you-embrace-being-alone/ 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise encourages us of what to do when life doesn't go as planned. Episode 1960: What to Do when Life Doesn't Go as you Planned by Rachel Shanken of Mind Body Wise on Gratitude 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 within you. In the busy lives we lead, it's sometimes difficult to stop, listen and access the knowledge that resides deep inside of ourselves. Using a whole-body, client-centered approach, her passion is to: support you with listening to your own internal wisdom, assist you with connecting to what you really want and help to empower you in taking steps toward achieving your goals. The original post is located here: https://mindbodywise.com/blog/what-to-do-when-life-doesnt-go-as-you-planned/  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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vironika Tugaleva talks about how self-love doesn't ever rely on others. Episode 1959: Feeling Unloved: “You Don't Love Me, Nobody Loves Me” by Vironika Tugaleva on What We Tell Ourselves About Love 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 found solace in words and music. Her first book, The Love Mindset, won the Readers' Favorite silver medal for Best Self-Help book of 2013. Driven by an urge to spread light in the world, Vironika began to do life coaching, speaking, and writing in the personal growth field. In 2014, Vironika sold her things, left Toronto, and became a digital nomad. She launched her 2nd book in 2017, The Art of Talking to Yourself. Currently, Vironika is working on a poetry book, writing and peforming spoken word, and planning arts-related events. The original post is located here: https://www.vironika.org/nobody-loves-me/ 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply shares 5 simple steps to being a great mom Episode 1958: 5 Simple Steps to Being A Great Mom by Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply on How to Be the Best Mother You Can Be 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 area before staying home full time with her family. In 2010, she launched Parenting Simply as a community to help parents connect with their children and learn simple, practical and easy to implement skills to create a peaceful home. Parenting Simply's mission is to reduce the stress that parents and children feel by giving parents communication and organizational tips that can help parents maintain a loving and calm home. The original post is located here: https://parentingsimply.com/5-simple-steps-to-being-a-great-mom-2/ 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa Merlo-Booth shares the costs of toxic masculinity. Episode 1957: The Costs of Toxic Masculinity by Lisa Merlo-Booth on Emotional Health for Men & Relationship Success 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 thriving private practice with a client base of individuals and couples spanning the United States and Europe. Lisa is widely known for her straight talk on women, and for her emphasis on teaching women to stop responding in the extremes (silencing or exploding) and, instead, to affect change in a way that is grounded, respectful, and strong. This highly effective approach to communication is about speaking from Grounded Powerful Strength (GPS) rather than the extremes of meekness or aggression. The original post is located here: https://lisamerlobooth.com/costs-toxic-masculinity/ 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Margaret Rutherford talks about how couples hear and deal with criticism Episode 1956: “I Love You, But…” How Couples Hear And Deal With Criticism by Dr. Margaret Rutherford on Navigating Arguments With Your Partner 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 offers compassionate common-sense directions, ideas and goals toward the changes listeners want to make in healing.  The original post is located here: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/i-love-you-but-how-couples-hear-and-deal-with-criticism/ 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kat Medina gives us a tough-love junkie's guide to self-care. Episode 1955: A Tough-Love Junkie's Guide to Self Care: 3 Steps For Self-Compassion by Kat Medina on Loving Yourself As a child, Kat Medina wanted to be MacGyver when she grew up. Now, as the founder and Creative Director of a Silicon Valley startup, she's become a well-traveled bookworm who finds creative solutions to entrepreneurial challenges with the resourcefulness of a figurative shoelace, paperclip, and bubblegum. Her forthcoming book, The Joys of Jet Lag, explores the most valuable lessons she's learned during the process and shares the keys to creating a life of adventure through an openhearted approach to living. These insights, when embodied and applied, have the potential to transform the ordinary to the extraordinary and craft unbridled joy and fulfillment, no matter where you are. The original post is located here: https://www.katmedina.com/article?id=selfcare  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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tynan with Tynan.com talks about how to ask for a favor Episode 1954: The Five Golden Rules of Favor Asking by Tynan on Having Respectful and Reciprocal Relationships Tynan was named as one of the top 25 best bloggers in 2013 by Time Magazine. He believes in making deliberate decisions and breaking away from the herd mentality. He likes learning new things, building habits, exposing the world, connecting with awesome people, and creating good work. In 2008, he sold everything he owned and went on an extended world trip, becoming a fervent minimalist. Fun facts: he's a college dropout, was a professional poker player, Courtney Love was his roommate for 9 months, and he once built a swimming pool in his living room. The original post is located here: https://tynan.com/favors/ 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People helps you to stop people pleasing Episode 1953: Stop People Pleasing: 5 Key Steps to Authentic Living by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People on Self-Empowerment in Relationships 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 on life's opportunities and challenges. The mission of his blog is to help busy people thrive in their spiritual lives so they can live with more joy, peace, purpose, and meaning. The original post is located here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/5-key-steps-to-stop-people-pleasing-and-start-living-authentically  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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elly McGuinness shares the different types of stress and why they aren't always bad for your health. Episode 1952: Types Of Stress and Why Stress Isn't Always Bad For Your Health by Elly McGuinness on Different Types of Stress Elly is a holistic health coach, online fitness coach and author who believes that food is medicine and knows that your results come from what you do most of the time, not some of the time. While she leans towards natural medicine, she recognizes that an integrative approach is often the most positive way forward. She helps clients take control of adrenal fatigue, depression, insomnia, stress, IBS and chronic fatigue. The original post is located here: https://ellymcguinness.com/blog/types-of-stress-good-bad/  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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love in 90 Days talks about if you can find your soulmate later in life Episode 1951: Can You Find Your Soulmate Later in Life? by Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love in 90 Days on Finding Love As a Senior or in Middle Age 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 empower women by phone/Skype all over the world to heal from heartbreak and find lasting love. Dr. Diana is the author of the new books, Find Your Soulmate Online in 6 Simple Steps and 30 Days to Love; the relationship advice book, Sealing the Deal: The Love Mentor's Guide to Lasting Love and the bestselling dating book, Love in 90 Days, which is the basis for her one-woman PBS TV Show Finding Your Own True Love. Talk with an expert Love Mentor coach for 40 minutes for free, and get special VIP treatment by mentioning the Optimal Living Daily podcasts: http://lovein90days.com/dating-coach The original post is located here: https://lovein90days.com/can-you-find-your-soulmate-later-in-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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Denaye Barahona with No Sidebar talks about slow living with children Episode 1950: Slow Living with Children by Denaye Barahona with NoSidebar on Embracing the Gray Area of Parenting No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul.  The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/slow-living-with-children/  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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Kelly Flanagan talks about why he stopped teaching his kids the wrong lesson about hard work Episode 1949: Why I Stopped Teaching My Kids the Wrong Lesson About Hard Work by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Teaching Kids About Potential Clinical psychologist Dr. Kelly Flanagan is the co-founder of Artisan Clinical Associates in Naperville, IL. He writes weekly about living out redemptive stories on his popular blog, UnTangled. Kelly has also written two books, one titled Loveable: Embracing What is Truest About You, So You Can Truly Embrace Your Life, and another named True Companions. Kelly is married to another clinical psychologist named Kelly, and the couple has three children The original post is located here: https://drkellyflanagan.com/why-i-stopped-teaching-my-kids-the-wrong-lesson-about-hard-work/ 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits talks about how to let go and forgive Episode 1948: How to Let Go and Forgive by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Compassion & Forgiveness 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 happiness. The original post is located here: http://zenhabits.net/how-to-let-go-and-forgive 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa Petsinis with Highly Sensitive Refuge shares 10 things to know about being in a relationship with an HSP. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1947: [Part 2] 10 Things to Know About Being in a Relationship With an HSP by Lisa Petsinis of 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 world could use a little more of what HSPs have. They are the voices of Highly Sensitive Refuge, a community where HSPs can be themselves, take a break from the harshness of the world, and feel understood. Our founders are Jenn Granneman and Andre Sólo. The original post is located here: https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/hsp-relationship-you-should-know/  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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa Petsinis with Highly Sensitive Refuge shares 10 things to know about being in a relationship with an HSP. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1946: [Part 1] 10 Things to Know About Being in a Relationship With an HSP by Lisa Petsinis of 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 world could use a little more of what HSPs have. They are the voices of Highly Sensitive Refuge, a community where HSPs can be themselves, take a break from the harshness of the world, and feel understood. Our founders are Jenn Granneman and Andre Sólo. The original post is located here: https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/hsp-relationship-you-should-know/  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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 restore their faith in humanity Episode 1945: Q&A - How Can I Restore My Faith in Humanity? Answering an ORD Listener Question About Faith, Science, and People 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Dennis with Financial Finesse shares the biggest regret of retirees and how to avoid it. Episode 1944: The Thing that Retirees Regret the Most and How to Avoid It by Mark Dennis of Financial Finesse After years in the financial services industry, Liz Davidson became disgusted with how many people were being sold financial products and services that were not in their best interest. She decided there had to be a better way to provide people from all walks of life with truly unbiased financial guidance--designed to line their pockets, not their financial advisor's. This is the story of Financial Finesse and how they give employees and employers unbiased financial wellness as an employee benefit. They help your employees maximize their compensation and benefits by making better financial decisions. You become a partner in their financial security and reap the benefits of a financially healthy workforce. They've helped hundreds of thousands of employees change their lives. The original post is located here: https://www.financialfinesse.com/2018/11/08/the-thing-that-retirees-regret-the-most-and-how-to-avoid-it/ 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Davidson with Tiny Buddha talks about why getting rejected doesn't always have to hurt Episode 1943: Reframing Rejection: Getting Rejected Doesn't Always Have to Hurt by Michael Davidson with Tiny Buddha Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha and Recreate Your Life Story, an online course that helps you let go of the past and live a life you love. Her latest book: Tiny Buddha's Gratitude Journal, which includes 15 coloring pages, is now available for purchase. For daily wisdom, follow Tiny Buddha on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram. The original post is located here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/reframing-rejection-getting-rejected-doesnt-always-have-to-hurt/ 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Jack Stoltzfus talks about being a good enough parent Episode 1942: Am I a "Good Enough" Parent? by Dr. Jack Stoltzfus of Parents Letting Go on Accepting Imperfection in Our Parenting Styles Dr. Stoltzfus' mission is to provide information, education, guidance and resources to parents of young adults who are struggling to launch or let go while maintaining a positive, caring relationship with their young adult. More today than ever before parents of young adults are trying to determine the best approach to aiding their young adults in their challenges of identity, independence, and intimacy without either contributing to their dependency or their alienation.  For more than thirty-five years, Dr. Stoltzfus has worked with parents and their young adult children within the context of a chemical dependency treatment program, an inpatient mental health facility, a Child Guidance Clinic, a youth service agency, and a private practice. Originally Dr. Stoltzfus was trained as a marriage and family therapist working with parents and their adolescent children. Now his practice is focused on parents of emerging adults — millennials and the next generation of soon-to-be young adults.  The original post is located here: https://parentslettinggo.com/am-i-a-good-enough-parent/ 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout shares how to fight entitlement mentality in an entitled world.  Episode 1941: How to Fight Entitlement Mentality in an Entitled World by Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout on Parenting Challenges  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 something about it. He has five kids, so him and his wife have to get five adults into the world with a solid knowledge of finances. The ultimate goal and vision of Freedom Sprout: To sprout a future of financial freedom for 1,000,000 children.  The original post is located here: https://freedomsprout.com/entitlement/ 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist talks about having engaged conversations instead of being on your phone Episode 1940: THAT Person is More Important Than Your Phone by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Having Engaged Conversations 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, centered on more important pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands. BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it. The original post is located here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/that-person-is-more-important-than-your-phone/ 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth Sinclair with MichaelMehlberg.com shares how to win a negotiation without destroying relationships. Episode 1939: How to Win More Negotiations By Changing Your Conflict Style by Seth Sinclair of Michael Mehlberg.com Michael Mehlberg is an entrepreneur and certified agile project manager who specializes in productivity and organization systems. His blog has been called "The Owners Manual to an Awesome Life" and helps high-achieving entrepreneurs master their life and business - crushing their goals, living their passion, and finding purpose, balance, and excellence in all they do. The original post is located here: https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2016/10/17/how-to-win-a-negotiation-without-destroying-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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shelby Forsythia talks about when isolation is actually protection Episode 1938: When Isolation Is Actually Protection by Shelby Forsythia on Grieving and the Value of Being Alone Shelby Forsythia never intended to study grief, but now she is an Intuitive Grief Guide who speaks, writes, and teaches powerful truths about grief and loss. She is the podcast host of Coming Back: Conversations on Life After Loss where she and her guests tell the truth about life after death, divorce, diagnosis, and more. Find more at ShelbyForsythia.com The original post is located here: https://shelbyforsythia.medium.com/when-isolation-is-actually-protection-3aea71d34c31 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tamsen Firestone talks about 3 principles to keep love alive Episode 1937: 3 Principles to Keep Love Alive by Tamsen Firestone of Psych Alive on Maintaining a Strong Marriage or Relationship Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).  The original post is located here: https://www.psychalive.org/3-principles-keep-love-alive/ 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life talks about gratitude and living in the tender space. Episode 1936: Gratitude: Living in the Tender Space by Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life on Gratefulness Danae Smith is East Coast born and raised, but a West Coast girl at heart, She is the founder of This Wondrous Life, a lifestyle blog, rooted in pursuing a life lived simply, slowly, and with community. Over the years, Danae has found her heart pulled so strongly towards living a slower, more simple life. In a time where we are inundated with the message of instant gratification; where success is defined by numbers and accolades, and social media has begun to define how we live our lives, She desires to build a space and create a culture that shows another way---a more simple and slow approach to life. The original post is located here: https://thiswondrouslife.com/twl//gratitude-living-in-the-tender-space 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shana Olmstead talks about how love transforms judgment Episode 1935: How Love Transforms Judgment by Shana Olmstead on Friendship Anxiety 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 helped her to understand that her true calling in this lifetime is to help awaken the souls of others. She believes everyone is capable of transformation. The original post is located here: https://shanaolmstead.com/2019/02/05/how-love-transforms-judgment/ 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices