Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

Optimal Living Daily | Greg Audino

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Apr 19, 2025 • 8min

2559: Yes, You Lose Friends After Loss - But Something Else Happens Too by Shelby Forsythia

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 2559: Shelby Forsythia explores the often-overlooked transformation of friendships after grief, revealing that while some relationships fade, others deepen in unexpected, soul-affirming ways. Her reflection offers a gentle yet profound reminder that loss reshapes our social world, and sometimes, it brings surprising clarity about who truly sees us. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://shelbyforsythia.medium.com/yes-you-lose-friends-after-loss-but-something-else-happens-too-274de4e3a2e6 Quotes to ponder: "People disappear when you're grieving. They drop off the map. They ghost, go quiet, or fumble their way out of your life." "But after the loss, people also show up. People you didn't expect to appear suddenly appear." "These aren't replacements for the people who left. They're not substitutes. They are additions, and enhancements, and recalibrations." Episode references: Option B by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant: https://optionb.org/book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 18, 2025 • 7min

2558: Are We Doing Too Much For Our Kids 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 2558: Adina Soclof explores how modern parenting habits may unintentionally hinder children's growth by doing too much for them. She encourages caregivers to foster independence, resilience, and responsibility by stepping back and allowing kids to struggle, fail, and succeed on their own terms. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://parentingsimply.com/are-we-doing-too-much-for-our-kids/ Quotes to ponder: "We make their lives easier because it's easier for us." "Sometimes we want to help because we feel sorry for our children when they are struggling." "Our job as parents is to work ourselves out of a job." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 17, 2025 • 6min

2557: When The Path Changes (One Mom's Story of Fetal Stroke) by Shawna Scafe of Simple on Purpose

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 2557: Shawna Scafe shares Kelly's powerful journey of navigating life after her daughter's unexpected fetal stroke diagnosis, revealing how personal growth and mindset shifts helped her reclaim joy and purpose. Her story highlights the resilience of motherhood, the importance of community, and the strength found in embracing both grief and gratitude. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://simpleonpurpose.ca/kellys-story-fetal-stroke/ Quotes to ponder: "I was a different person on the inside, but I was still playing the role of the old me." "I realized that in order to find joy again, I had to stop waiting for life to go back to 'normal.'" "I had to let go of what I thought motherhood would look like and make space for what it actually was." Episode references: CanChild: https://www.canchild.ca Easter Seals Canada: https://easterseals.ca The Conscious Parent: https://www.amazon.com/Conscious-Parent-Transforming-Ourselves-Empowering/dp/1897238452 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 16, 2025 • 8min

2556: What Should You Do When The Relationship Is Moving Too Fast by Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love in 90 Days

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 2556: Dr. Diana Kirschner unpacks the emotional and biological reasons behind the most common dating mistake, moving too fast, and how it can sabotage real connection. With science-backed insights and actionable tips, she shows how slowing down creates space for clarity, emotional safety, and lasting love. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lovein90days.com/what-should-you-do-when-the-relationship-is-moving-too-fast/ Quotes to ponder: "Romantic love is a real addiction. When we fall in love, serotonin levels fall and resemble the levels found in people with obsessive-compulsive disorders." "You just committed the number one dating mistake singles make." "Until you get to really know someone, it's not manipulative if you hold off on going to bed together." Episode references: Why We Love: https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Love-Nature-Chemistry/dp/0805077960 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 15, 2025 • 7min

2555: How To Stop Feeling Frustrated With Someone by Stella Grizont on Empathy and Emotional 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 2555: Stella Grizont explores how frustration with others often mirrors something deeper within ourselves, offering a powerful mindset shift to foster empathy and emotional clarity. By reframing your triggers as insights, you can transform irritation into self-awareness and strengthen your relationships. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.woopaah.com/blog/2018/3/6/how-to-stop-feeling-frustrated-with-someone Quotes to ponder: "Frustration is often a mirror, not a window." "Every time we get upset with someone, it's an opportunity to learn something about ourselves." "The behavior that frustrates you most in someone else is likely something you reject in yourself." Episode references: The Language of Emotions by Karla McLaren: https://www.amazon.com/Language-Emotions-What-Feelings-Trying/dp/1591797691 Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B. Rosenberg: https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships/dp/189200528X The Work by Byron Katie: https://thework.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 14, 2025 • 7min

2554: [Part 2] Why Women Leave Their Ideal Marriages by Alysha Jeney of Modern Love Counseling on Communication Skills

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 2554: Alysha Jeney explores the emotional complexities behind why women may leave seemingly ideal marriages, highlighting two key factors: the failure to communicate needs vulnerably and the realization that a "box-checked" life doesn't equal true fulfillment. Through her experience as a couples therapist, Jeney offers compassionate insight into how misaligned communication and suppressed desires can quietly erode even the most stable relationships. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.modernlovecounseling.com/why-women-leave/ Quotes to ponder: "Just because we are speaking, doesn't mean our vulnerability and intention is being heard." "They realize they have created a life that has only 'checked boxes' versus actually being fulfilling in a way they authentically desire." "Most of us don't know how to speak at a level 5 with our partner; most of us feel isolated or misunderstood by our partner at times." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 13, 2025 • 6min

2553: [Part 1] Why Women Leave Their Ideal Marriages by Alysha Jeney of Modern Love Counseling on Divorce

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 2553: Alysha Jeney explores why some women choose to leave marriages that, from the outside, seem ideal. Through her experience as a relationship therapist, she identifies a recurring pattern, women feeling disconnected from their evolving identities and unsupported in their desire to rediscover themselves. This emotional isolation can quietly erode even the most stable partnerships. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.modernlovecounseling.com/why-women-leave/ Quotes to ponder: "They feel vulnerable, conflicted with the newness they have tapped into, but also feel embarrassed or ashamed due to their perceived partner's neglect in exploring this side with them." "After years of attempting to restructure her sense of self and feeling insecure and isolated by her partner, she may find herself wanting to end her marriage because she feels there is no other option to feel empowered, confident, and authentic again." "This new part of themselves can be as simple as gaining new hobbies; a new friend group; a new job; a new sense of confidence." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 13, 2025 • 10min

2552: 8 Reasons Being Highly Sensitive Is Actually a Good Thing by Cati Vanden Breul on Emotional 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 2552: Cati Vanden Breul highlights how being highly sensitive is not a flaw, but a powerful strength that allows for deeper emotional connections, self-awareness, and appreciation of life's nuances. Her reflections reveal the hidden gifts of sensitivity, from intuitive empathy to a heightened ability to nurture, making it a trait worth embracing rather than downplaying. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/being-highly-sensitive-good-thing/ Quotes to ponder: "Something as simple as observing a few droplets of rain on a leaf can usher in an overwhelming sense of joy and peace throughout my being." "Because we instinctively mirror the emotions of others, putting ourselves in someone else's shoes happens automatically." "While in some ways I've always felt like an old soul, I love that my inner child is never too far away to pop out and leave me wide-eyed and awestruck by the world." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 12, 2025 • 10min

2551: 9 Important Strategies for Raising Children in a World of Technology 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 2551: Joshua Becker challenges the assumption that material abundance benefits children, urging parents to consider the profound impact of simplicity. By reducing clutter and excess, families can foster stronger connections, better focus, and deeper gratitude in their children's lives. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/ikids/ Quotes to ponder: "Too many toys stifle imagination and creativity." "When kids have too many toys, they don't learn to value what they have." "Owning fewer toys encourages children to develop their social skills." Episode references: Simplicity Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/Simplicity-Parenting-Extraordinary-Calmer-Happier/dp/0345507983 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 11, 2025 • 7min

2550: Being A Father by Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge on Parenting Lessons

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 2550: Vitaliy Katsenelson reflects on the evolving meaning of fatherhood, blending vulnerability and insight as he shares life lessons learned through parenting. With heartfelt anecdotes and quiet wisdom, he explores how becoming a father reshaped his identity, values, and daily priorities in unexpected and profound ways. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://contrarianedge.com/being-a-father/ Quotes to ponder: "Fatherhood sneaks up on you. One day you are a free man, and the next you are waking up at 3 am to change a diaper." "I did not know how to be a father. I just tried to be present, to love, to learn." "Having kids rewires your priorities. It makes you more patient, more forgiving, more human." Episode references: Anna Karenina: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1399 The Power of Now: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808 The Little Prince: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Prince-Antoine-Saint-Exup%C3%A9ry/dp/0156012197 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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