Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

Optimal Living Daily | Greg Audino

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Jun 26, 2025 • 7min

2637: The Sensitive Child: Helping Him Reach His Potential by Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply on Advice for Parents

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 2637: Adina Soclof offers insight into the temperament trait of sensitivity, helping parents understand and support children who experience the world more intensely. By teaching kids to name and manage overwhelming sensations and emotions, parents can replace frustration with empathy, laying the foundation for emotional intelligence and self-awareness. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://parentingsimply.com/the-sensitive-child-helping-him-reach-his-potential/ Quotes to ponder: "Sensitive kids need to possess in their vocabularies the words that help them communicate their profound emotions and sensations they experience." "You reminded Shane of the prizes she could get if she finishes her work to help cheer her up, that is called being kind." "Someone called me a complainer. I was really hurt, but I said to myself, 'that is not true, I usually don't complain, I am going to try not to let what she said bother me.'" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 25, 2025 • 9min

2636: Things You Don't Realize You Do When You're Feeling Rejected by Alysha Jeney of Modern Love Counseling

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 2636: Alysha Jeney explores how feelings of rejection can trigger unconscious behaviors that sabotage connection, especially in close relationships. By encouraging self-reflection and mindful communication, she shows how to turn emotional sensitivity from a source of pain into a pathway to empowerment and deeper understanding. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.modernlovecounseling.com/things-dont-realize-youre-feeling-rejected-criticized/ Quotes to ponder: "Victimization and empowerment are on the same coin. It can be difficult to flip over, but it's not impossible." "I needed to desperately feel validated and accepted, but because of my unprocessed sensitivities and premature reactions, I wasn't ready to take accountability for what I could control to make it better." "You cannot speed and drive recklessly, while expecting everyone else to abide by the rules." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 24, 2025 • 6min

2635: [Part 2] How to Keep From Growing Apart by Melissa Josue on Fulfillment and Emotional 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 2635: Melissa Josue offers a powerful reminder that lasting connection thrives on clarity and collaboration. By getting clear on your individual dreams and then intentionally building a shared vision with your partner, you create a meaningful path forward, one that supports both fulfillment and emotional intimacy. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://melissathelovecoach.com/how-to-keep-from-growing-apart/ Quotes to ponder: "Your success and fulfillment comes from fully expressing and living your Vision." "Creating a shared vision is so important because it's about creating a path where you have shared dreams and goals and so you're working toward something together, instead of growing farther apart." "Discontent and frustration are powerful teachers, and with the right tools, can guide us to the deeply fulfilling life and relationship that we really want." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 23, 2025 • 6min

2634: [Part 1] How to Keep From Growing Apart by Melissa Josue on Marriage Advice and Creating A Life With Your Partner

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 2634: Melissa Josue shares a deeply personal moment of disconnection in her marriage and the powerful realization that helped her shift from self-pity to shared purpose. By embracing the concept of a shared vision, she reminds us that growing together rather than apart begins with taking responsibility for our choices and intentionally co-creating a life with our partner. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://melissathelovecoach.com/how-to-keep-from-growing-apart/ Quotes to ponder: "I needed to recognize that it's a shared journey. Not just my journey, but his journey, his kids' journey, even his exes' journey, too." "If you're not sharing a path or on parallel paths, then you're on diverging paths." "Happiness is an inside job." Episode references: Conscious Dating by David Steele: https://www.amazon.com/Conscious-Dating-Finding-Right-Without/dp/0975500570 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 22, 2025 • 7min

2633: Transforming Criticism into Wishes: A Recipe for Successful Conflict by Kyle Benson of Gottman on Improving 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 2633: Kyle Benson unpacks how shifting from criticism to expressing vulnerable wishes can dramatically improve conflict resolution in relationships. By identifying the underlying needs beneath frustration, couples foster deeper emotional connection and transform arguments into moments of intimacy and understanding. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/transforming-criticism-into-wishes-a-recipe-for-successful-conflict/ Quotes to ponder: "You are such a baby. You interrupt me and then walk out of the room, which makes me feel like the bad guy. No wonder I don't want to have a baby!" "I want to be able to speak with you about how I feel about having a baby right now without you leaving the room or getting upset with me before I'm done talking." "I want us to discuss issues calmly without either of us raising our voices. That's what I need to stay in the room and truly listen to you." Episode references: Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT) by Stan Tatkin: https://thepactinstitute.com/what-is-pact/ Daring Greatly by Brené Brown: https://www.amazon.com/Daring-Greatly-Courage-Vulnerable-Transforms/dp/1592408419 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 22, 2025 • 8min

2632: Are Your Relationships Sabotaging Your Nutrition Efforts by Elly McGuinness on Self-Awareness and Emotional Balance

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 2632: Elly McGuinness explores how self-sabotage in relationships can mirror patterns in our nutritional choices, revealing how unresolved emotional blocks often drive unhealthy habits. By unpacking the subconscious roots of both relationship and food-related behaviors, she offers a path to greater self-awareness and emotional balance. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ellymcguinness.com/blog/sabotaging-relationships-nutrition/ Quotes to ponder: "Many people don't realize that some of the same patterns that lead to self-sabotage in relationships can also show up in their relationship with food." "We often know what to do to nourish ourselves better, but we don't always do it." "Until we resolve these underlying issues, we will likely continue to attract or stay in relationships that are not truly supportive, and we may also continue to sabotage our own health goals." Episode references: Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT): https://www.thetappingsolution.com/ Dr. Nicole LePera - The Holistic Psychologist: https://theholisticpsychologist.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 21, 2025 • 8min

2631: Take Out the Garbage by Keith Wilson on Emotional Healing and Self-Care

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 2631: Keith Wilson shares a powerful metaphor for emotional healing through a story of helping a hoarder clean his home only to realize that letting go is more than just tidying up. By introducing a physical tool for emotional release, Wilson invites us to consider what grudges, regrets, or emotional baggage we've kept around simply because we haven't emptied our "inner garbage cans." Read along with the original article(s) here: https://keithrwilson.medium.com/take-out-the-garbage-f761df97f876 Quotes to ponder: "You can't just, one day, say you're going to let go of all your grudges, and be done with them. You can say that, but they come back." "The last thing you'll let go will be the impulse to convince her she's wrong." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 20, 2025 • 7min

2630: Don't Do it All Alone by Julie Morgenstern on Self-Reliance and Sustainable Success As A Parent

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 2630: Julie Morgenstern explores the hidden cost of hyper-independence, revealing how trying to "do it all alone" often leads to burnout and disconnection. By shifting from self-reliance to strategic collaboration, listeners can unlock greater productivity, deeper relationships, and sustainable success. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2020/1/10/dont-do-it-all-alone Quotes to ponder: "Trying to be everything to everyone, all by yourself, is not a badge of honor, it's a recipe for exhaustion." "Inviting support into your life is not a weakness; it's a strength." "The truth is, none of us is meant to go it alone." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 19, 2025 • 7min

2629: Parenting is Not What I Expected! What Happened? By Kristena Eden of Core Living Essentials on Advice for Parents

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 2629: Stephanie Wiggins explores the raw emotional terrain of parenthood, unraveling the often-unspoken reality that parenting rarely matches our expectations. With unflinching honesty, she sheds light on the grief, identity shifts, and deep personal growth that emerge when we embrace the gap between idealized visions and lived experience. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://corelivingessentials.com/parenting-is-not-what-i-expected-what-happened/ Quotes to ponder: "Parenting, for me, was not what I expected - and no one really warned me." "There was grief. Deep grief. And anger, too." "I had to go back and rescue myself from the pressure of perfection." Episode references: The Conscious Parent: https://www.amazon.com/Conscious-Parent-Transforming-Ourselves-Empowering/dp/1897238452 Hold On to Your Kids: https://www.amazon.com/Hold-Your-Kids-Parents-Matter/dp/0375760288 Raising Good Humans: https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Good-Humans-Conflict-Reducing/dp/1684033888 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 18, 2025 • 7min

2628: Crafting an Escape Plan for Your Grief by Shelby Forsythia on Self-Love and Healing

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 2628: Shelby Forsythia shares a deeply practical and compassionate approach to managing anticipatory grief by creating a personal escape plan for when devastating news arrives. This strategy helps transform unpredictable emotional overwhelm into a sequence of intentional, self-loving actions that offer safety, stability, and support during life's hardest moments. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@shelbyforsythia/crafting-an-escape-plan-for-your-grief-5e3e2d48ffe7 Quotes to ponder: "A grief escape plan is a premeditated plan of exactly what you want to take place after you get the call." "A grief escape plan is a form of self-love that goes beyond the bubble bath." "This is an exercise in creating a loving safety net for yourself." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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