

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...
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Mar 25, 2024 • 9min
2114: Love Shows Up When You Do by Melissa McCaughan with Tiny Buddha on Creating Spaces for Genuine Connections
Discover Melissa McCaughan's journey from post-divorce struggles to self-love and finding true love. Learn the importance of slowing down, focusing on personal growth, and creating spaces for genuine connections. Quotes to ponder: 'Slow down and everything you are chasing will come around and catch you.'

Mar 24, 2024 • 11min
2113: Holding On and Letting Go by Nikki Cox of No Sidebar on Cherishing Every Moment with Loved Ones
Reflecting on life transitions, the author shares the emotions of her child starting pre-K and her grandfather passing away. She explores the beauty and pain of holding on and letting go, emphasizing the importance of cherishing moments with loved ones.

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Mar 24, 2024 • 10min
2112: The Darker Side of Keeping Up With The Joneses by Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue on Financial Turmoil
Discover the psychological and financial turmoil of keeping up with others' material success, leading to depression and financial instability. Learn practical steps for cultivating gratitude and financial prudence, prioritizing personal well-being over societal expectations. Explore the hidden dangers of aspirational spending and comparison, emphasizing the importance of self-care, meaningful values, and avoiding excessive spending. Embrace gratitude and nurture relationships for contentment and an abundance mindset.

Mar 23, 2024 • 10min
2111: Are You in an Unhealthy Relationship? by The PsychAlive Team on Genuine Emotional Connection
Explore signs of unhealthy relationships, fantasy bonds, recognizing unhealthy patterns, differentiating genuine love, and self-care for better relationships. Delve into normalizing relationship ups and downs and evaluating long-term behavior trends.

Mar 22, 2024 • 9min
2110: Why Parents of Young Adults Should Do Their Own Report Card by Dr. Jack Stoltzfus of Parents Letting Go
Learn why parents of young adults should assess their own actions and decisions. Focus on what you can control, avoid being overly invested, and create a parental report card. Reflect on behaviors aligned with love, independence, and self-care. Embrace self-evaluation, growth, and seeking support in parenting young adults.

Mar 21, 2024 • 9min
2109: How To Be A Media Mentor For Your Child by Julie Morgenstern on Navigating Technology with Intentional Parenting
Discover the influence of smartphones on parenting and the need to model healthy tech habits for kids. Tips include creating household rules, setting screen time limits, and planning a family technology detox. Explore the benefits of balancing tech use with parenting and promoting family bonding through a technology detox.

Mar 20, 2024 • 11min
2108: How to Get Over a Breakup by Sarah Von Bargen of Yes and Yes on Rediscovering Life after A Relationship Split
Learn how to navigate post-breakup healing and rediscovery with practical advice on creating distance, self-care, and building a new path forward after a painful separation. Discover strategies for overcoming a breakup and embracing personal growth, emphasizing the importance of honesty and positive changes in rediscovering joy in life.

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Mar 19, 2024 • 11min
2107: Building Walls by Keith Wilson on Impact of Boundaries vs. Barriers in Relationships
A discussion on the impact of boundaries versus barriers in relationships, highlighting the need to maintain healthy boundaries while breaking down walls that hinder communication. Drawing parallels with politics and counseling, the importance of embracing boundaries for connection is emphasized, while walls lead to isolation and stale solutions.

Mar 18, 2024 • 10min
2106: Social Drag by Steve Pavlina on Handling Personal Shifts and Misinterpretations
Explore the concept of social drag and how personal shifts can lead to confusion and misinterpretation from others. Learn practical advice on managing social drag and interrupting old patterns to help others adjust to the new you. Delve into the challenges of maintaining authenticity amidst evolving identities and the importance of personal growth in relationships.

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Mar 17, 2024 • 10min
2105: Why We Feel Lonely and What (Not) to Do About It by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Understanding Loneliness & The Human Experience
Dr. Kelly Flanagan explores the concept of loneliness, distinguishing it from shame. Emphasizes that loneliness is a natural part of life. Encourages reframing loneliness as a shared human experience, not a personal flaw. Discusses the connection between loneliness and shame, empowering listeners to differentiate between the two. Offers insight on navigating loneliness and shame, promoting self-improvement in relationships.