Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

Optimal Living Daily | Greg Audino

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May 5, 2024 • 7min

2161: Joy is Best Shared by Ryan Frederick of Here.life on Friendships & Relationships

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 2161: Dive into the heartwarming message of shared joy as presented by Ryan Frederick in "Joy is Best Shared." The article reflects on a captivating story of three elder women who rediscover the thrills of youth through a spontaneous sledding adventure, reminding us that joy, especially when shared with lifelong friends, knows no age. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.here.life/blog/joy-is-best-shared Quotes to ponder: "Joy can be a singular experience. Soaking in a sunrise. Hiking to the top of a mountain. Observing wildlife. But joy is best shared." "These women are good friends, likely long-time friends, as they seem content to just be with each other. No need for words." "When their ride concludes, the flashback ends but the joy remains. In fact, there is a deeper sense of joy as the friends revel in their shared experience past and present." Episode references: The Power of Now: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808 Live Closer to Your Friends - The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2023/03/neighbors-friendship-happiness/673352/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 5, 2024 • 11min

2160: You Will Always Regret Sacrificing Love For Money by Sam of Financial Samurai on Personal Finances & Marriage

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 2160: Explore the profound lessons in Sam's article on why prioritizing your career over personal relationships can lead to regret. Discover the story of Lana, who achieved immense financial success but missed out on decades of potential love and companionship. Learn why balancing love and career is essential for a fulfilling life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.financialsamurai.com/you-will-regret-sacrificing-love-for-money-almost-all-of-the-time/ Quotes to ponder: "But you will always regret sacrificing love for money." "I would have absolutely focused as hard on my love life as I did on my career." "I would absolutely trade all my wealth to have my family." Episode references: Columbia University: https://www.columbia.edu/ Dartmouth College Tuck School of Business: https://www.tuck.dartmouth.edu/ Whistler Blackcomb: https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/ Swiss Alps: https://www.myswitzerland.com/en/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 4, 2024 • 9min

2159: As Long As We Both Shall Live: Creating a Mindful Marriage by Dr. Donna Rockwell with Psych Alive

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 2159: Explore the depths of a lasting marriage with Dr. Donna Rockwell's insights on creating a mindful union. Discover effective strategies to nurture and maintain the vibrancy of your marital relationship, transcending the commonplace challenges with wisdom and patience. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/as-long-as-we-both-shall-live-creating-a-mindful-marriage/ Quotes to ponder: "Staying present and patient through each other's growth spurts and dips, successes and pitiful crashes, shining moments and monumental mistakes is what love is all about." "Love is experienced, in the moment, as a spontaneous opening of the heart." "Anger passes, like clouds in the sky, so rather than indulging its allure, we can simply watch it pass by instead, like a cloud." Episode references: Jewel Heart: https://www.jewelheart.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 3, 2024 • 9min

2158: Parents - Start with Love by Dr. Jack Stoltzfus of Parents Letting Go on Building Lasting, Secure Relationships

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 2158: In "Parents - Start with Love," Dr. Jack Stoltzfus emphasizes the crucial role of unconditional love in parenting, advocating for affirming children for their inherent qualities over accomplishments. The article discusses the profound effects of such parenting, offering insights into building lasting, secure relationships that empower children towards autonomy and resilience, with examples that underline the dangers of conditional affection. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://parentslettinggo.com/parents-start-with-love/ Quotes to ponder: "I have tried to please him all my life but it was never enough." "The first practice that every parent needs to employ or strengthen is to show in word and action that their adult child is loved, not because of anything they do but because of who they are a son or daughter." "Nothing can stand in the way of my love for you." Episode references: A Mother's Reckoning: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/25937671 The Lords of Discipline: https://www.amazon.com/Lords-Discipline-Novel-Pat-Conroy/dp/0553381563 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 2, 2024 • 10min

2157: Carving Out Time For Your Spouse AND Planning A Summer Vacation The Whole Family Can Enjoy by Julie Morgenstern

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 2157: Julie Morgenstern shares vital insights on nurturing your marital relationship and planning a memorable family summer vacation in her latest articles. Discover how to reclaim precious moments with your spouse amidst the chaos of parenting and create unforgettable experiences during your family's summer outings. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2018/7/23/how-to-make-the-most-of-alone-time-with-your-partner & https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2018/6/25/planning-a-summer-vacation-the-whole-family-can-enjoy Quotes to ponder: "Once you have children, it's almost as if you forget how to have a real adult conversation. It's so easy to revert to talking about kid logistics, or kid activities, or kid-anything but that comes at a cost, to the sense of connection you have with your significant other." "Being a parent is not the only thing you are, right? It's also not what brought you and your spouse together to begin with. For the health of your relationship and your own well-being, it's essential to make time for each other, with no kids involved." "Family vacations are a wonderful way for kids and parents to spend quality time together; it's time to create the space for deeper conversations (that may feel too rushed in every day life)." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 1, 2024 • 8min

2156: How to Know If He's Marriage Material, or It's Time to Cut Your Losses 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 2156: Dr. Diana Kirschner shares critical insights in "How to Know If He's Marriage Material, or It's Time to Cut Your Losses," offering a clear guide on identifying potential life partners. She reveals traits such as upbringing, spiritual practices, and readiness for commitment, which research suggests indicate marriage potential, enhancing your chances of finding lasting, passionate love. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lovein90days.com/how-to-know-if-hes-marriage-material-or-its-time-to-cut-your-losses-move-on/ Quotes to ponder: "Marriage Material guys were more likely to have grown up with both biological parents, attend religious services regularly, and feel ready to commit now." "Your potential guy believes that married people have better intimate lives than singles and worries less about the risks of divorce or separation." "In our coaching program, we help women find men who want the kind of lasting passionate love that makes your heart soar." Episode references: Rutgers University: https://www.rutgers.edu/ The National Marriage Project: https://nationalmarriageproject.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 30, 2024 • 8min

2155: 10 Truths to Help You Live Like You Love Yourself by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life in Progress

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 2155: Explore self-love and personal growth with Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui as she unveils "10 Truths to Help You Live Like You Love Yourself." Discover how embracing your imperfections and managing life's challenges with acceptance and humor can empower and transform your journey. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/love-yourself/ Quotes to ponder: "Living like we love ourselves, speaking to ourselves with kindness, laying down judgment, nourishing ourselves like we deserve good things, none of this happens without deliberate, conscious choice." "You wear your tattoos and I wear my scars and we are not so different after all." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 29, 2024 • 9min

2154: Let's Start Judging Everyone Around Us by James Altucher on How to Create Better Relationships

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 2154: Explore the profound insights of James Altucher as he delves into the complexities of human nature in "Let's Start Judging Everyone Around Us." This narrative prompts a deep reflection on forgiveness, the mistakes we all make, and the personal judgements that shape our interactions and self-perception. Altucher's thoughtful exploration offers valuable perspectives on the impact of our choices and the power of redemption. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/judging-others/ Quotes to ponder: "I shouldn't say 'sometimes'. I should say 'often'. I should say I often do bad things. Since I can't speak for others." "People do things and I have to surrender to what they did. Everyone around us deals the cards. But only I get to play the cards I was dealt. Nobody can play them for me." "There's a huge gap between where we are in life right now and all of the dreams and visions we have for ourselves." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 28, 2024 • 9min

2153: Which is More Important, Your Marriage or Your Children? by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Complex Human 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 2153: Dr. Kelly Flanagan's enlightening piece challenges the traditional either-or mindset by suggesting a both-and approach to balancing the importance of marriage and children in a family setting. Flanagan illustrates through personal insights and societal observations how embracing a unified but distinct perspective within relationships can lead to a deeper understanding and acceptance of complex human connections. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drkellyflanagan.com/which-is-more-important-your-marriage-or-your-children/ Quotes to ponder: "Our kids should never be more important than our marriage, and they should never be less important. Family is about the constant on-going work of finding the balance." "We need a place where we can be trained in non-dualism, where we can learn to exchange either-or for both-and. And finally I thought, 'We already have such a place. It's called marriage. It's called family.'" "Can you imagine a world in which an entire generation of children, when asked 'Who mattered the most in your family?' could sincerely answer, 'We all did.'" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 28, 2024 • 8min

2152: This is How You Live to be 103 Years Old by Bradley Charbonneau of Pass The Sour Cream on Longevity & Creativity

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 2152: Bradley Charbonneau of PassTheSourCream.com shares a compelling narrative on longevity and creativity through the inspiring life of his 103-year-old neighbor, Tony. Highlighting the essential balance of input and output in our lives, Charbonneau presents a fresh perspective on how creativity isn't just an art; it's a lifestyle that fuels longevity and fulfillment. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://passthesourcream.com/103-years-creative/ Quotes to ponder: "Life needs circulation. Even a car's engine needs to turn, sometimes to turn fast and clean out the gunk that builds up over time." "This is how creativity works. We need input to have output." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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