Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting
Optimal Living Daily | Greg Audino
Optimal Relationships Daily, steered by the insightful Greg Audino, a seasoned life coach, is a podcast dedicated to enhancing your personal connections. Greg explores the intricate dynamics of relationships, from dating to marriage and parenting. He handpicks and narrates insightful content from a variety of respected bloggers and experts, offering listeners a rich tapestry of perspectives on relationship building, communication, conflict resolution, and self-love.
Greg's approach is both compassionate and pragmatic, blending his life coaching expertise with relatable experiences and actionable advice. His warm, engaging narration makes even the most complex relationship topics accessible and understandable. By focusing on dating, marriage, and parenting, each episode provides you with the tools needed to improve your personal connections. Whether you're looking to deepen your existing relationships, navigate challenges, or understand the subtleties of human connections, Greg's guidance offers a daily dose of wisdom and inspiration to help you foster healthier, more fulfilling relationships in all areas of your life.
This podcast is designed for those passionate about dating, marriage, and parenting. It's your go-to source for practical advice on managing your dating life, strengthening your marriage, and effective parenting. Each episode offers actionable steps to foster healthier relationships, emphasizing the importance of dating, marriage, and parenting in achieving a balanced life.
Listen now, and become an OLD friend--your optimal life awaits..
Greg's approach is both compassionate and pragmatic, blending his life coaching expertise with relatable experiences and actionable advice. His warm, engaging narration makes even the most complex relationship topics accessible and understandable. By focusing on dating, marriage, and parenting, each episode provides you with the tools needed to improve your personal connections. Whether you're looking to deepen your existing relationships, navigate challenges, or understand the subtleties of human connections, Greg's guidance offers a daily dose of wisdom and inspiration to help you foster healthier, more fulfilling relationships in all areas of your life.
This podcast is designed for those passionate about dating, marriage, and parenting. It's your go-to source for practical advice on managing your dating life, strengthening your marriage, and effective parenting. Each episode offers actionable steps to foster healthier relationships, emphasizing the importance of dating, marriage, and parenting in achieving a balanced life.
Listen now, and become an OLD friend--your optimal life awaits..
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Feb 9, 2025 • 8min
2481: How Visualizing Helped Me Attract True Love by Karen Stanley
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 2481: Visualizing a loving relationship daily helped Karen Stanley manifest her ideal partner, even after setbacks like divorce and financial struggles. Through consistent mental imagery, gratitude journaling, and faith in the unseen, she rewired her beliefs and attracted the love she desired. Her story proves that focusing on abundance rather than lack can transform dreams into reality. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://mrskarenstanley.com/how-visualizing-helped-me-attract-true-love/ Quotes to ponder: "Visualize every aspect of your morning routine as if he was already there with you. It's an incredibly powerful exercise, but just like physical exercise, nothing happens unless you consistently do it day after day after day." "When we focus on what we want and what we currently have, we don't see lack, and we don't manifest lack. We manifest more love and abundance." "Faith is believing in something you can't see. Just because you can't see him, doesn't mean he's not there. He is out there manifesting you right now." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 9, 2025 • 9min
2480: The Secret to Interpersonal Happiness 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 2480: Leo Babauta explores key principles for building better relationships, including deep listening, emotional awareness, and authentic communication. By cultivating presence and empathy, we can foster deeper connections and more meaningful interactions in both personal and professional life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/interpersonal/ Quotes to ponder: "One of the most valuable skills you can develop in life is the ability to work well with others." "Imagine approaching every interaction with curiosity, openness, and the desire to truly understand the other person." "Deep listening is a skill that can transform your relationships, helping you connect on a more meaningful level." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 8, 2025 • 8min
2479: Sensitive Parental Care in Childhood AND Mo' Money, Mo' Problems both by Dr. Samantha Joel 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 2479: Sensitive parental care in early childhood lays the foundation for secure, trusting relationships in adulthood. Research by Dr. Samantha Joel highlights that children who receive warm, attentive care from their mothers at 18 months old develop more secure attachments in their romantic and social relationships later in life. This study reinforces the idea that the way we are nurtured as infants shapes our ability to connect deeply with others throughout our lives. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.luvze.com/sensitive-parental-care-in-childhood-predicts-better-relatio/ & https://www.luvze.com/mo-money-mo-problems-how-having-money-can-make-you-a-worse-p/ Quotes to ponder: "The quality of care a person receives during childhood influences their strategies for navigating close relationships in adulthood." "Individuals who received the most sensitive care from their mothers at 18 months old also reported the most secure attachment to friends and romantic partners in early adulthood." "Parents play a pivotal role in shaping our expectations and tendencies in close relationships, including our adult romantic relationships." Episode references: Social Psychological and Personality Science: https://journals.sagepub.com/home/spp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 7, 2025 • 7min
2478: [Part 2] Yes, Parents, Your Lack of Sleep Is Affecting Your Mental Health by Marygrace Taylor of Healthline
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 2478: Marygrace Taylor highlights the strong link between sleep loss and postpartum psychiatric disorders, affecting both mothers and fathers. Proactively planning for sleep, tracking its effects on mood, and seeking support whether from a partner, family, or a professional can help parents navigate this challenging phase while maintaining their well-being. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/health/parenting/sleep-and-mental-health-for-parents Quotes to ponder: "It would be fantastic if you thought about how you might respond to sleep deprivation as part of preparing to have a child, by taking a sleep inventory and seeing what works for your baseline." "You might notice, for instance, that on the day your sister was over and you got 4 hours of sleep in a row, it made a huge difference in your mood." "There can be this panic that this is what it's like now, but it will end." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 6, 2025 • 6min
2477: [Part 1] Yes, Parents, Your Lack of Sleep Is Affecting Your Mental Health by Marygrace Taylor of Healthline
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 2477: Marygrace Taylor explores how disrupted sleep patterns, hormonal shifts, and the pressure to rest on demand can trigger anxiety, mood disorders, and emotional struggles for new parents. Understanding the link between sleep and mental well-being is crucial not just for parents, but for anyone facing prolonged sleep deficits. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/health/parenting/sleep-and-mental-health-for-parents Quotes to ponder: "You may end up ruminating over whether you're going to be able to fall asleep. You might think, 'This is my time, this is the 3 hours I have, I have to sleep now.' That doesn't work for anybody." "Dozing in 1- or 2-hour snippets deprives you of REM sleep, which plays an important role in emotional health, learning, and memory." "Sleep deprivation sends your stress hormones skyrocketing and impairs your ability to think clearly and regulate your emotions." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 5, 2025 • 7min
2476: Boundaries in Relationships by Lisa Merlo-Booth
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 2476: Lisa Merlo-Booth explains how boundaries protect our well-being, help us avoid taking on others' negativity, and allow us to receive constructive feedback without defensiveness. By learning to distinguish between what truly matters and what isn't ours to carry, we can create more fulfilling and respectful connections. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lisamerlobooth.com/boundaries_in_r/ Quotes to ponder: "Boundaries are a system of protection. They are meant to protect us as well as those around us." "If your partner comes home in a bad mood and is snapping at everyone in the home, then they are having a bad day, keep your boundaries up, and don't allow their bad day to become your bad day." "For now, remember that you don't want to keep everything out because that would be a wall, not a boundary. Nor do you want to let everything in because that would be boundary-less." Episode references: Boundaries (Where You End and I Begin) by Anne Katherine, M.A.: https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-Where-You-Begin-Katherine/dp/0671791931 The Intimacy Factor by Pia Mellody: https://www.amazon.com/Intimacy-Factor-Recovery-Relationships/dp/0060095806 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 4, 2025 • 7min
2475: Why My Relationship Failed And What You Can Learn From It Today by Eddie Corbano of Loves A Game
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 2475: Eddie Corbano reflects on the painful lessons from his failed relationship, revealing how a lack of self-worth can create toxic dependency. When self-esteem is tied to a partner, it leads to jealousy, control, and emotional withdrawal ultimately dooming the relationship. The key to breaking this cycle is to cultivate self-love, detach self-worth from external validation, and reconnect with one's true self. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lovesagame.com/why-my-relationship-failed/ Quotes to ponder: "If my girlfriend were ever to leave me, my life would be over." "You just don't love yourself much, do you?" "Don't rely on someone else for your happiness and self-worth. Only you can be responsible for that." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 3, 2025 • 7min
2474: When You Can't Find the One: 4 Things to Remember by Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love in 90 Days 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 2474: Dr. Diana Kirschner challenges the idea of a single soulmate and reveals how negative beliefs not reality fuel heartbreak. By shifting your perspective, embracing lessons from pain, and recognizing that love is still possible, you can open yourself to new, even better romantic possibilities. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lovein90days.com/when-you-cant-find-the-one/ Quotes to ponder: "There is more than one soulmate for each person!" "Your pain is teaching you something. And your pain is a badge of honor." "Remember, it's not about what has happened or is happening. It's about the meaning you give it." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 2, 2025 • 8min
2473: Parenting a Sensitive Child Ain't Easy. Here's How to Do It Right by Alana Carvalho of Highly Sensitive Refuge
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 2473: Alana Carvalho explains how parents can shift their perspective, offering practical strategies to help highly sensitive kids manage their emotions in a healthy way. By modeling emotional regulation, creating space for self-soothing, and fostering open conversations, parents can empower their children to embrace sensitivity as a strength rather than a burden. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/parenting-a-sensitive-child-aint-easy/ Quotes to ponder: "All feelings are neutral in a sense, they aren't truly good or bad." "When I'm not in reaction, the mirror is clear and she can see a healthy, loving, intelligent version of herself." "Highly sensitive children aren't bad or wrong, they're overwhelmed." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 2, 2025 • 10min
2472: How to Spot a Financial Manipulator by Christine Luken
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 2472: Financial manipulators prey on emotions, weaving elaborate sob stories to exploit kind and generous people for money, assets, or credit. Christine Luken shares key warning signs, from their dramatic tales to their ability to shift personal problems onto others. By recognizing these tactics, you can protect yourself and direct your generosity toward those who truly need it. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.christineluken.com/how-to-spot-a-financial-manipulator/ Quotes to ponder: "They chronically take advantage of other people, usually playing on their emotions, to persuade them into giving up access to money, assets, or credit." "Financial manipulators don't seek help from the cynical, the critical, or the pessimists. They target the kind, the generous, and the optimists who always see the good in others." "Financial manipulators will toss their problem at you like a hot potato. You have to be smart enough - and strong enough - to let it drop on the floor." Episode references: National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA): https://www.napsa-now.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
