Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

Optimal Living Daily | Greg Audino

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May 31, 2025 • 7min

2607: How Depression Almost Broke My Relationship by New Life Outlook with Healthline on 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 2607: New Life Outlook shares a deeply personal account of how untreated depression strained a long-term relationship, nearly ending it. Through a combination of diagnosis, medication, and the unwavering support of a compassionate partner, the author illustrates the healing power of empathy, open communication, and shared resilience. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.bezzydepression.com/discover/dep-relationships/health-how-depression-almost-broke-my-relationship/ Quotes to ponder: "You'd treat a broken arm, wouldn't you? This is no different." "I was always fatigued, argumentative, hostile, and inattentive." "I knew that if I wanted my relationship with B to get better, I had to get better first." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 30, 2025 • 8min

2606: Summer Quality Time with Your Kids AND Finding Your Summer Routine by Julie Morgenstern 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 2606: Julie Morgenstern offers smart, compassionate guidance for working parents navigating the long stretch of summer with kids at home. By blending structure with spontaneity, she shows how to create meaningful family routines, avoid burnout, and make space for connection, fun, and memory-making all season long. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2019/6/19/summer-quality-time-with-your-kids & https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2018/6/5/finding-your-summer-routine Quotes to ponder: "I'm happy to see you, and I'm happy to be here." "Summer can have a slower, lazier feel, but it shouldn't be routine-free." "There are five common touch points that exist, whether school is in session or not: waking up, getting out the door, afternoon, dinner and bedtime." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 29, 2025 • 6min

2605: To the Mama Who Just Wants to Raise Healthy Kids by Crystal Karges 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 2605: Crystal Karges offers a heartfelt reminder to mothers who feel overwhelmed by the pressure to "do it all." With compassion and wisdom, she reframes the concept of raising "healthy kids," emphasizing connection, presence, and unconditional love over perfection, rigid routines, or nutritional checklists. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.crystalkarges.com/blog/to-the-mama-who-just-wants-to-raise-healthy-kids Quotes to ponder: "Healthy doesn't have to mean perfect, and raising healthy kids doesn't have to mean you're doing everything right all the time." "Your child doesn't need a perfect mom - they just need you." "Being present is more powerful than being perfect." Episode references: The Body Keeps the Score: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748 Hold On to Your Kids: https://www.amazon.com/Hold-Your-Kids-Parents-Matter/dp/0375760288 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 28, 2025 • 7min

2604: [Part 2] This is My Marriage Not Yours by Kristena Eden of Core Living Essentials on Authentic Connections

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 2604: Kristena Eden explores the subtle yet destructive role of self-deception in marriage and personal growth, showing how our distorted perceptions often lead us to justify harmful behaviors and deflect personal accountability. By learning to recognize these mental traps, we gain the power to reshape our inner narratives and foster deeper, more authentic connections. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://corelivingessentials.com/this-is-my-marriage-not-yours/ Quotes to ponder: "We deceive ourselves to avoid the pain." "Our feelings, most of the time, have nothing to do with the people around us." "You cannot hide who you are for very long. Eventually, it will be known." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 27, 2025 • 7min

2603: [Part 1] This is My Marriage Not Yours by Kristena Eden of Core Living Essentials on Emotional Health

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 2603: Kristena Eden explores how mismatched expectations and self-deception create emotional distance in relationships, often leaving both partners feeling unsupported and alone. By learning to manage expectations and better understand individual gifts and limitations, couples can transform disconnection into deeper connection and cooperation. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://corelivingessentials.com/this-is-my-marriage-not-yours/ Quotes to ponder: "He or she just doesn't seem to care; there is not enough tenderness or support and there is no connection, just loneliness." "We are still amazing people, even if we fall short of an expectation." "Give without expectation, accept without reservation, and love unconditionally." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 26, 2025 • 8min

2602: How Long Should I Wait for Him Before I'm Wasting My Time by Evan Marc Katz on 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 2602: Evan Marc Katz offers nuanced advice to women navigating uncertain early-stage relationships, emphasizing the importance of believing a man's reservations while also allowing space for genuine emotional growth. He encourages women to observe actions over words and to remain grounded, reminding us that people often grow into love unexpectedly, if given the time and space. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/blog/dating-tips-advice/how-long-do-i-wait-for-a-man-before-i-feel-im-wasting-my-time Quotes to ponder: "Believe the negatives. Ignore the positives." "You're Ms. Right Now, you want to be Ms. Right, but he's not currently taking applications for that position." "You let him reveal himself in his actions and not just his words. You continue to be the woman that no man can leave." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 25, 2025 • 8min

2601: Things to Try if You Don't Feel Heard: 5 Ways to Express Yourself Differently 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 2601: Alysha Jeney highlights five transformative ways to shift how we express ourselves when we feel unheard in relationships. By focusing on emotional intelligence, vulnerability, and compassion, she encourages us to deepen our self-awareness and communication skills, building connection even when conflict arises. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.modernlovecounseling.com/things-to-try-if-you-dont-feel-heard-5-ways-to-express-yourself-differently/ Quotes to ponder: "Anger is a special emotion, because it 'protects' our inner fears." "Neither of you are right, but both of you are valid." "Maybe this isn't your intention, but I perceive you shut down when I try to talk to you sometimes and it really hurts me." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 25, 2025 • 9min

2600: Herding Cats: A Simple Method for Working with the Disorder of Our Lives by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

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 2600: Leo Babauta uses the amusing quirks of cats to deliver a powerful reflection on mindfulness, presence, and letting go of control. By observing their natural grace and curiosity, he encourages readers to adopt a more relaxed, aware, and intentional way of living. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://zenhabits.net/cats Quotes to ponder: "Watch how a cat lies in the sun, completely relaxed and at ease, not worrying about what it should be doing." "A cat doesn't try to control the world, it simply moves through it with grace and curiosity." "They don't try to be productive or achieve, they just are." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 24, 2025 • 7min

2599: How to Recover After Yelling in 5 Simple Steps by Jen of This Time of Mine 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 2599: Jen offers a compassionate, practical guide for recovering after a parenting outburst, reminding moms that mistakes don't define them. By shifting from guilt to connection, her five-step process empowers parents to rebuild trust, model accountability, and return to parenting with renewed self-kindness. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://thistimeofmine.com/how-to-recover-after-yelling/ Quotes to ponder: "You're not defined by your worst moments." "What they really need right now is you. Imperfect, but wonderful you." "Even parents make mistakes. But we still have to say sorry and try again." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 23, 2025 • 7min

2598: 12 Life Skills We Want For Our Children Before They Leave Home by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist

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 2598: Joshua Becker shares a thoughtful, practical roadmap of essential life skills to instill in children before they leave home. From cooking and cleaning to financial literacy and emotional maturity, this list encourages parents to be intentional about preparing their kids for independence and adulthood with confidence and character. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/life-skills/ Quotes to ponder: "There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other wings." "Our goal is to launch him into adulthood prepared and an asset to society." "It's important to know not just what to buy, but how to buy." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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