Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

Optimal Living Daily | Greg Audino
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Jun 20, 2024 • 9min

2213: [Part 1] Look On The Bright Side: 7 Secrets To Raising Optimistic Kids by Jen of This Time of Mine on Parenting Advice

Jen shares strategies for raising optimistic kids, emphasizing allowing children to express negative emotions without always seeking a silver lining. She talks about developing a positive vocabulary and the importance of sitting with hard feelings to promote optimism.
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Jun 19, 2024 • 12min

2212: Diamonds Aren't Forever: Expensive Rings and Weddings May Lead to Relationship Problems by Dr. Samantha Joel of Luvze

Dr. Samantha Joel discusses how expensive engagement rings and weddings do not guarantee marital success, highlighting a correlation between lavish spending and higher divorce rates. She emphasizes the importance of meaningful choices over extravagant expenses in maintaining a healthy relationship.
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Jun 18, 2024 • 11min

2211: The High-Five Factor: Keep Your Relationship Interesting with Shared Goals by Steven Keys of Trip Of A Lifestyle

Steven Keys, an expert in strengthening relationships through shared goals, discusses how setting and achieving goals together can enhance bonds and bring greater happiness. Starting with simple tasks and progressing to larger goals can keep relationships exciting and purposeful.
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Jun 17, 2024 • 12min

2210: How to Speak Your Mind Without Making Someone Else Wrong by Carolyn Hidalgo with Tiny Buddha on Mental Freedom

Carolyn Hidalgo discusses expressing true feelings without imposing on others, emphasizing communication from love and curiosity. She explores the journey to authentic self-expression and maintaining open relationships by communicating without judgment.
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Jun 16, 2024 • 12min

2209: The Power of Connections by Steve Pavlina on Meaningful Relationships & Effective Communication Advice

Steve Pavlina discusses the power of supportive environments for personal growth, emphasizing the importance of connections and conscious choices. He contrasts positive and negative scenarios to show how enriching connections can lead to a more fulfilling life.
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Jun 16, 2024 • 12min

2208: Roth or Traditional When You Have Student Debt by Travis Hornsby of Student Loan Planner on Retirement Accounts

Financial expert Travis Hornsby discusses the choice between Roth and Traditional retirement accounts while managing student debt. He provides insightful recommendations for different financial scenarios and highlights the benefits of each option, especially for individuals pursuing Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
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Jun 15, 2024 • 11min

2207: Making Love Last by Learning to Love by Dr. Lisa Firestone of PsychAlive on Creating a Successful Relationship

Dr. Lisa Firestone, a PsychAlive psychologist, discusses the dual nature of love as both a feeling and an action. She emphasizes that true love is shown through behaviors like expressing affection and care, moving beyond the fantasy of love to real intimacy. Focusing on actionable ways to love can improve relationships and make us more loving individuals.
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Jun 14, 2024 • 11min

2206: A Parent’s Critical Role in Young Adult Identity Formation by Dr. Jack Stoltzfus of Parents Letting Go on Parenthood

Dr. Jack Stoltzfus discusses the crucial role parents play in shaping young adult identities by providing support, listening, and feedback. Emphasizes the importance of reinforcing unique personal qualities and values. Touches on societal trends like prolonged living at home and hikikomori in Japan.
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Jun 13, 2024 • 9min

2205: As a Single Parent, I Didn’t Have the Luxury of Dealing with Depression by Leah Campbell with Healthline on Parenting

Leah Campbell, a single parent struggling with depression, shares her journey and the importance of parental love and resilience. She emphasizes the relentless battle to stay strong for her daughter and finding the strength to keep going. Despite facing overwhelming challenges, she highlights the power of love and resilience in dark moments.
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Jun 12, 2024 • 10min

2204: Self-Interest is Not Selfish in Relationships by Alli Hoff Kosik with Gottman on Setting Healthy Boundaries

Relationship expert Alli Hoff Kosik discusses the importance of balancing self-interest and selflessness in relationships. She highlights the significance of open-ended questions, empathy, and setting healthy boundaries to foster genuine communication and deeper connections with partners.

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