Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

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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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Aug 8, 2025 • 7min

2686: Good Parenting: When Your Teen is Obsessed With Clothes by Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply

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 2686: Adina Soclof offers practical advice for navigating a teen's intense focus on fashion without conflict or judgment. By fostering connection, curiosity, and respectful communication, parents can support their child's self-expression while gently reinforcing family values. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://parentingsimply.com/good-parenting-when-your-teen-is-obsessed-with-clothes/ Quotes to ponder: "We can't control what our teens like, what their passions are, or what they want to do with their time." "Let your teen talk, vent, and express what they love about clothes. Ask thoughtful questions and be curious." "The more you try to shut it down, the more your teen is going to cling to it." Episode references: How to Talk So Teens Will Listen and Listen So Teens Will Talk: https://www.amazon.com/How-Teens-Will-Listen-Talk/dp/0060741260 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 7, 2025 • 6min

2685: Tips for Transitioning Children from Summer to School by Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom 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 2685: Cara Harvey offers a practical and empowering guide to help moms transition smoothly from the carefree days of summer into the structure of the school year. Learn how to reset routines, manage time without overwhelm, and create a flexible plan that supports both your kids and your own goals. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://apurposedrivenmom.com/transition-summer-to-school/ Quotes to ponder: "Take a few minutes to look at what's currently on your plate and see if there's anything that you can remove." "Back-to-school time means that routines and structure are coming back in, so this is a great time to reset your rhythms." "Make sure you also build in space in your week for rest and margin." Episode references: Trello: https://trello.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 6, 2025 • 6min

2684: Dating Advice for Women by Tynan on The Importance of Courage and Directness in Expressing Feelings

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 2684: Tynan reflects on the importance of courage and directness in expressing feelings, especially in relationships. He shares how avoiding discomfort can lead to regret, while stepping into vulnerability builds confidence, character, and authenticity. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://tynan.com/heygirl Quotes to ponder: "Fear always gets in the way of connection." "The courage to tell someone how you feel, regardless of the outcome, builds character." "Not saying something when it matters is a betrayal of yourself." Episode references: Nonviolent Communication: https://www.cnvc.org The War of Art: https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Steven-Pressfield/dp/1936891026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 5, 2025 • 7min

2683: Four Ways To Get Emotional Closure In A Relationship - All By Yourself by Dr. Margaret Rutherford on Breakup 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 2683: Dr. Margaret Rutherford outlines four empowering ways to find emotional closure after a relationship ends, especially when the other person won't engage. By focusing on personal growth, setting boundaries, and trusting yourself to process grief, you can heal and move forward with integrity and peace. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/4-ways-to-get-emotional-closure-in-a-relationship-by-yourself/ Quotes to ponder: "Often the conversation you can imagine having is just that. It's in your imagination, or your fantasy." "Guide your own life in a way that reflects your values. Your children will learn. Your friends will take sides or they won't." "You can give yourself closure. And you can move on." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 4, 2025 • 7min

2682: What No One Will Tell You About Boundaries. A Psychologist Keeps It Real by Dr. Allison Niebes-Davis

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 2682: Dr. Allison Niebes-Davis breaks down the often-overlooked truth about boundaries: setting them is only the beginning. The real challenge, and the real growth, comes from holding those boundaries in the face of pushback, discomfort, and resistance. Discover how anticipating reactions and preparing your response can make boundary maintenance more effective and empowering. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drallisonanswers.com/relationships/what-no-one-will-tell-you-about-boundaries-a-psychologist-keeps-it-real/ Quotes to ponder: "Setting boundaries isn't the hard part. Not at all. The hardest part about boundaries isn't setting them; it's holding them." "You're going to get push back. You're going to get judgment. And you're not going to get the magically supportive response you hoped for." "You're tolerating short term discomfort for a longer term goal. And that is so dang worth it." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 3, 2025 • 8min

2681: What It Looks Like When You're Happily Married (An Ode to My Wife) by Evan Marc Katz 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 2681: Evan Marc Katz reflects on how his marriage transformed both his personal and professional life, revealing the depth of real love built on trust, stability, and shared purpose. He explores how the comfort of consistency, not the thrill of mystery, defines lasting romance, and why surrendering to that rhythm can be the most powerful and romantic act of all. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/blog/marriage/what-it-looks-like-when-youre-happily-married Quotes to ponder: "Real love is based on transparency and comfort, not mystery." "You savor the repetitive, deliciously mundane rhythms of survival, and you want to keep surviving." "With my wife, I am bulletproof. Without her, I don't even know who I am anymore." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 3, 2025 • 10min

2680: Why The Words You Use Matter by Melani Schweder on Self-Compassion and How To Reduce Stress

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 2680: Melani Schweder explores the subtle yet profound impact of everyday language on mental and emotional well-being. By tuning into the words we use, especially in self-talk, she reveals how small shifts in phrasing can boost self-compassion, reduce stress, and support lasting personal growth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.abrighterwild.com/blog/your-words-matter Quotes to ponder: "Your words have power, and they're always sending messages to others and to yourself." "When you say 'I'm so bad at this,' your brain believes you. When you say 'I'm learning how to do this,' your brain believes that too." "Small shifts in your self-talk can create massive changes in how you feel and how you show up in the world." Episode references: Loving What Is: https://www.amazon.com/Loving-What-Is-Four-Questions/dp/1400045371 The Gifts of Imperfection: https://www.amazon.com/Gifts-Imperfection-Think-Supposed-Embrace/dp/159285849X The Four Agreements: https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 2, 2025 • 8min

2679: Will He Ever Be Ready to Commit? by Melissa Josue on Self-Worth, Healing, and Relationship Clarity

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 2679: Melissa Josue offers compassionate insight into the emotional turmoil of dating someone emotionally unavailable, especially post-divorce. Her guidance empowers heartbroken readers to shift focus inward, emphasizing self-worth, healing, and relationship clarity over waiting for someone else's readiness. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://melissathelovecoach.com/will-he-ever-be-ready-to-commit/ Quotes to ponder: "He eventually decided that he doesn't want to be in committed relationship at this time." "Commitment is a choice. And it comes with a very clear attitude and actions." "But don't blame yourself in the least for the choices that he made." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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