Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

Optimal Living Daily | Greg Audino

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Aug 17, 2025 • 6min

2696: Growing in Love by Alex Curry from Appalachian State University on Meaningful Connection and Dating Advice

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 2696: Alex Curry explores the evolution of love through his five-year relationship, revealing how deep emotional connection grows through shared struggles, mutual respect, and intentional presence. His personal story encourages us to move beyond casual expressions of affection and instead nurture love through patience, growth, and meaningful connection. Quotes to ponder: "Growing in love is intentional." "The more experiences I share with Hannah, the less I say I love you." "It's not our responsibility to be interesting; rather we are responsible for being interested in others." Episode references: Appalachian State University: https://www.appstate.edu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 16, 2025 • 7min

2695: Time For Marriage? Ask These Three Questions First by Tonya Lester on Marital Advice and Commitment Decisions

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 2695: Tonya Lester challenges the traditional timeline of relationships by unpacking the emotional and psychological layers behind the question "Should we get married?" She offers a deeply reflective guide for couples to explore their inner motivations, values, and past wounds, helping them make a conscious and grounded decision about commitment. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.tonyalester.com/blog/should-we-get-married Quotes to ponder: "Marriage is not a prize for being in love; it is a particular structure that requires a particular set of traits and values." "If we are still in a dynamic where we are trying to prove we are 'enough' for the other person, then we may be trying to use marriage to validate ourselves." "If you are trying to earn worthiness or avoid abandonment through marriage, it will not work." Episode references: Getting the Love You Want: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Love-You-Want-Anniversary/dp/0805087001 The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Principles-Making-Marriage-Work/dp/0609805797 Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find - and Keep - Love: https://www.amazon.com/Attached-Science-Adult-Attachment-YouFind/dp/1585429139 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 15, 2025 • 6min

2694: The Four Parenting Styles by The Gottman Editorial Team on Advice for Parents on Children's Emotional Growth

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 2694: The Gottman Editorial Team breaks down the four parenting styles based on emotional responsiveness, showing how each approach influences a child's emotional growth. Discover why emotion coaching stands apart and how tuning into your child's feelings can build stronger bonds, healthier communication, and lifelong emotional resilience. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-parenting-styles/ Quotes to ponder: "Emotion coaching parents value negative emotions as an opportunity for intimacy." "Laissez-faire parents accept all emotions but fail to guide or set limits on behavior." "Disapproving parents are critical of their children's emotional expressions and may punish them for emotional displays." Episode references: Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child: https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Emotionally-Intelligent-Child-Parents/dp/0684838656 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 14, 2025 • 7min

2693: Six Tips to Help Reduce Our Children's Stress During the School Year by Allison Carmen on Parenting Advice

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 2693: Allison Carmen shares six practical, compassionate strategies to help children manage stress throughout the school year, emphasizing emotional connection, flexibility, and healthy routines. Her tips empower parents to foster resilience and reduce anxiety by creating a more supportive and balanced home environment. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://www.allisoncarmen.com/six-tips-to-help-reduce-our-childrens-stress-during-the-school-year/ Quotes to ponder: "Children often feel stress because they don't know what to expect, and they feel they have no control over their time and schedule." "Flexibility is not about lowering expectations but rather about being open to different ways to meet them." "Being present allows our children to feel safe, seen, and heard." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 13, 2025 • 6min

2692: [Part 2] Check Your Relationship Health: 4 Indicators For Success by Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy

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 2692: Sara Stanizai explores two common but damaging relationship habits, defensiveness and stonewalling, and how they silently erode emotional connection. By learning to pause, acknowledge your partner's perspective, and return to the conversation with calm and clarity, you build a relationship rooted in mutual respect and emotional safety. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.prospecttherapy.com/blog/2019/9/27/check-your-relationship-health-4-indicators-for-success Quotes to ponder: "OK, you're right about that. I know I don't spend as much time with you as I used to. Can we figure out a way that I can still go to the gym during the week without feeling guilty?" "I mean, I honestly didn't realize that this bothered you. Help me understand why this is such a big deal to you." "You can, and should, stop a conversation any time you notice emotional flooding." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 12, 2025 • 6min

2691: [Part 1] Check Your Relationship Health: 4 Indicators For Success by Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy

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 2691: Sara Stanizai unpacks two of the four major warning signs that can predict relationship trouble: criticism and contempt. Drawing from the Gottman Method, she offers clear contrasts between unhealthy dynamics and healthy communication patterns, giving listeners practical tools to express needs without blame and recognize when deeper emotional respect is missing. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.prospecttherapy.com/blog/2019/9/27/check-your-relationship-health-4-indicators-for-success Quotes to ponder: "Focusing on yourself leaves much less room for defensiveness from the other person." "Contempt is criticism + moral judgment." "Are you trying to resolve an issue, or are you trying to hurt the other person?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 11, 2025 • 8min

2690: 4 Reasons to Make Yourself a Ton of Friends by Greg Audino on Emotional Growth and Self-Awareness

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 2690: Greg Audino highlights how cultivating a large, diverse network of friends can fast-track emotional growth, build resilience, and deepen your self-awareness. By engaging with a wide variety of personalities and life stories, you naturally strengthen your empathy, confidence, and ability to navigate life's challenges with perspective. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/invisible-illness/4-reasons-to-make-yourself-a-ton-of-friends-ce740e9ca61d Quotes to ponder: "The more people you expose yourself to, the more you're going to learn about people and therefore yourself." "Each friend you make is another opportunity to see life from a different point of view, and your own will constantly expand." "Having a ton of friends is not about being popular, it's about being well-rounded." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 10, 2025 • 8min

2689: Top 5 Reasons to Find Unique Ways to Connect by Alysha Jeney of Modern Love Counseling on How to Improve Intimacy

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 2689: Alysha Jeney explores how long-term partners can reignite emotional and physical intimacy by intentionally creating new ways to connect. From rebuilding vulnerability to rediscovering curiosity, her guidance encourages couples to break routines, spark fresh chemistry, and reinforce the love that brought them together. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.modernlovecounseling.com/unique-ways-to-connect/ Quotes to ponder: "The spark is similar to a real flame. It burns out and needs to be reignited once in a while." "Curiosity is sexy and builds desire!" "We are constantly growing and changing; life is constantly moving." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 10, 2025 • 10min

2688: Investing For Your Kid's College Education: The Rule of 5 by Wanderer of Millennial Revolution

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 2688: Wanderer dismantles the myth that college is the only gateway to success, revealing how skyrocketing tuition and student loans can sabotage financial freedom. By highlighting real-world alternatives like online certifications and self-directed learning, the piece empowers readers to question the ROI of traditional education and pursue smarter, debt-free career paths. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.millennial-revolution.com/invest/college-education/ Quotes to ponder: "College isn't a guaranteed path to success anymore, it's a gamble." "If you graduate with a useless degree and no work experience, you're worse off than someone who never went at all." "Rather than blindly following the path everyone tells you to take, ask yourself whether that path still makes sense." Episode references: Coursera: https://www.coursera.org/ Codecademy: https://www.codecademy.com/ Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/ Google Career Certificates: https://grow.google/certificates/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 9, 2025 • 8min

2687: Using (Healthy) Conflict To Improve Your Relationship by Dr. Susan Chanderbhan on How to Build Trust

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 2687: Dr. Susan Chanderbhan explains how embracing healthy conflict can transform relationships by building trust, deepening emotional connection, and promoting mutual respect. Learn how to shift your mindset around disagreements and use them as a path to stronger, more resilient bonds. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.chandpsych.com/blog/using-healthy-conflict-to-improve-relationships Quotes to ponder: "Conflict isn't inherently bad. In fact, it can be a sign that you and your partner are invested in the relationship." "Healthy conflict allows for both people to feel heard and understood, even when they don't agree." "It's not about avoiding conflict, but about approaching it with respect, empathy, and an openness to understand." Episode references: Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B. Rosenberg: https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships/dp/189200528X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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