Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

Optimal Living Daily | Greg Audino

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Jan 30, 2025 • 7min

2469: I'm Scared My Kid Will Get 'Introvert Shamed' by Jaclyn Desforges of Introvert Dear 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 2469: Jaclyn Desforges shares her deep-seated fears about raising an introverted child in a world that often misunderstands quiet kids. Reflecting on her own struggles with "introvert shaming," she explores how societal expectations can make childhood difficult for those who prefer solitude over socialization. With hope and determination, she envisions a future where her daughter grows up proud of who she is, without feeling pressured to conform to outdated extroverted ideals. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://introvertdear.com/news/im-scared-my-kid-will-get-introvert-shamed/ Quotes to ponder: "Introvert shame. It's a thing, and it starts early." "Scared that my kid will someday feel torn in two directions between the thing she actually wants to do and the thing she's expected to want to do." "I hope she can grow up in an environment where she's valued for who she is, and not held up against some outdated expectation of how all kids are supposed to be." Episode references: The Big Bang Theory (featuring Sheldon Cooper): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0898266/ Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0307352153 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 29, 2025 • 7min

2468: Should I Be With the Man I Want and Settle For a Life I Don't by Evan Marc Katz on Emotional Fulfillment 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 2468: Evan Marc Katz responds to a reader's dilemma: Should she stay with the man she adores, knowing his military career will mean long separations, or seek a more present partner for the future she envisions? With a mix of tough love and practical insight, Katz explores the trade-offs in choosing a partner and why emotional fulfillment often outweighs an idealized romance. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/blog/dating-tips-advice/should-i-be-with-the-man-i-want-and-settle-for-a-life-i-don't Quotes to ponder: "If you only get to see him for three months out of the year, you will not have the kind of relationship that you crave." "Couples who don't spend time together find that it's hard to stay together." "Simply put: calculate the value of the man, multiply it by the value of the relationship itself, and voila you've got your answer." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 28, 2025 • 10min

2467: Is it Time to Leave Your Relationship? AND Before You Get Out of Bed: 7 Ways to Be Happy All Day By Shana Olmstead

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 2467: Shana Olmstead explores the emotional baggage we bring into relationships, the patterns that keep us trapped, and the crucial questions to ask when considering whether to stay or leave. Plus, she shares a simple yet powerful morning routine to cultivate happiness, starting from the moment you wake up. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://shanaolmstead.com/2015/09/28/is-it-time-to-leave-your-relationship/ & https://shanaolmstead.com/2015/09/28/before-you-get-out-of-bed-7-ways-to-be-happy-all-day/ Quotes to ponder: "It's very easy to think all problems in the relationship are your partner's fault, but there are always two sides." "You deserve to be happy and at peace in or out of a relationship. You don't need to feel stuck anymore!" "The secret sauce to happiness is awareness of unconscious thoughts and feelings, and the intention of shifting negative emotions or beliefs to more helpful and supportive ones." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 27, 2025 • 7min

2466: Working Well With Others (When You're Working From Home) by Julie Morgenstern on Structured Communication

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 2466: Julie Morgenstern shares practical strategies to foster collaboration with remote colleagues and manage household dynamics, from organizing dedicated workspaces to replicating spontaneous office interactions through technology. With structured communication, transparency, and proactive engagement, remote teams and households can maintain productivity and harmony. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2020/4/22/v6ag4tyyt7etc2224rkv25m7m0zzt9 Quotes to ponder: "Clearly communicating your hours as well as any change in circumstances helps others to know when you're available and when you're not so that they can plan accordingly, thus maximizing their own productivity." "Without the correct systems in place, dissemination of information between remote workers can turn into a bad game of telephone fast." "The way that one person works affects the way that everyone around them works even in a remote work environment." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 26, 2025 • 8min

2465: The Dance Between Intimacy and Independence in Marriage by David and Constantino Khalaf of Gottman Institute

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 2465: David and Constantino Khalaf share their own experiences as an introverted couple navigating these differences, showing how open communication, trust, and small acts of kindness can help partners meet each other's needs without resentment. By embracing their differences rather than resisting them, they've learned to strengthen their relationship and build a deeper emotional connection. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/dance-intimacy-independence-marriage/ Quotes to ponder: "There are times when you feel drawn to your loved one and times when you feel the need to pull back and replenish your sense of autonomy." "If David ignores his need for independence, the abundance of intimacy begins to breed resentment." "Viewing it as a dance rather than a tug of war reminds us to collaborate to meet each other's needs rather than fight to preserve our own." Episode references: The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0553447718 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 26, 2025 • 8min

2464: A Simple Guide to Wellness by Melissa Camara Wilkins with No Sidebar on Mindful Habits, Self-Care, and Intentional Living

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 2464: Melissa Camara Wilkins explores a holistic approach to wellness, emphasizing small, sustainable changes over drastic transformations. She highlights the importance of mindful habits, self-care, and intentional living to create a balanced and fulfilling life. By focusing on progress rather than perfection, her guide encourages a practical and compassionate path to well-being. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nosidebar.com/wellness-guide/ Quotes to ponder: "Wellness isn't about overhauling your life overnight it's about making small, meaningful changes that add up over time." "Perfection isn't the goal, progress is." "By focusing on what truly nourishes your body and soul, you create a sustainable foundation for lasting well-being." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 25, 2025 • 7min

2463: What Can't Be Hurt by Keith Wilson on Dignity, Self-Respect and Power of Choice

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 2463: When pain and betrayal threaten to consume you, there remains something untouchable within your dignity, self-respect, and power of choice. Keith Wilson explores the ancient concept of prohairesis, the inner resilience that allows us to rise above hardship, take responsibility for what we can control, and refuse to be defined by our suffering. No matter how much has been lost, this strength is always within reach, ready to be reclaimed. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/hello-love/what-cant-be-hurt-ec65a2b9656a Quotes to ponder: "The idea behind the concept is that, while you have no control of what others do to you, or what fate does to you; you have control over what you do with it." "You exercise prohairesis by taking responsibility, not of everything, but only of the things you are responsible for: yourself and what you do." "You may have misplaced it, or never knew it existed; you may have given it away; but you can always get more prohairesis." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 24, 2025 • 8min

2462: Don't Hate On the Pinterest Mom by Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose on Finding Joy and Choosing Happy

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 2462: Shawna Scafe reflects on the often-overwhelming "Pinterest Mom" phenomenon, urging readers to appreciate the passion behind their efforts rather than succumbing to feelings of inadequacy or judgment. She highlights the importance of finding joy and creativity in the mundane routines of parenting, reminding us that perfection isn't the goal, passion and love are. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://simpleonpurpose.ca/dont-hate-on-the-pinterest-mom/ Quotes to ponder: "Perfect does not make us loveable, being loving makes us loveable and where there is love there is passion." "There are so many chances to fall into this passionless place in motherhood. But what do these Pinterest moms do? They make a handmade game for their kids, put a little vavoom in their wardrobe, hunt for furniture to restore, make meal planning boards." "Look for passions in your own daily life. Maybe it is in how you peel an orange, the way you braid your girl's hair, how you stake your beanpoles, collecting stamps, or memorizing the lyrics to 'I've Been Everywhere.'" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 23, 2025 • 7min

2461: What's a Parent To Do?: Raising Teens to Having Healthy Relationships by Dr. Timothy Loving of Luvze

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 2461: Dr. Timothy Loving explores how parental negativity toward teen dating can unintentionally lead to increased relationship violence. Drawing on research, he highlights how discouraging dating or mistrusting partners fosters conflict and mistrust in adolescents, ultimately impacting their ability to form healthy relationships. Parents are encouraged to adopt a supportive and open approach to guide teens effectively. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.luvze.com/whats-a-parent-to-do-raising-teens-to-having-healthy-relatio/ Quotes to ponder: "Parents' negativity about their kids' dating can spill over into the child's relationships, increasing conflict and mistrust." "It is somewhat ironic that parents' efforts to protect their children by discouraging dating are tied to greater risk of violence." "Not trusting others is generally not a good way to approach relationships as a lack of trust increases opportunities for conflict." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 22, 2025 • 9min

2460: [Part 2] 10 Signs Of Toxic Self-Awareness & How It Can Destroy Relationships by Orit Krug on How To Be A Better Human

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 2460: Orit Krug explores the concept of Toxic Self-Awareness, highlighting how an over-reliance on cognitive realizations without integrating body-based actions can stall personal growth and harm relationships. She shares practical, movement-based techniques to reconnect with the body and transform awareness into meaningful change, offering a path to lasting freedom from past traumas. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://oritkrug.com/toxic-self-awareness/ Quotes to ponder: "You have all the self-awareness you need - now it's time to inhabit new patterns through your body and experience the lasting shift that you deserve." "The more you shift your attention back to your body, the more likely you are to break the pattern of being consumed by your thoughts." "Putting a different term on these core issues has not made it go away." Episode references: Attachment Theory: https://www.amazon.com/Attached-Science-Adult-Attachment-YouFind/dp/1585429139 Polyvagal Theory: https://www.amazon.com/Polyvagal-Theory-Neurophysiological-Foundations-Emotions/dp/0393707008 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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