Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

Optimal Living Daily | Greg Audino

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Sep 21, 2025 • 10min

2736: Should I Sign Up for a Dependent Care FSA? By Andy Hill of Marriage Kids and Money on How to Save Money as A Family

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 2736: Andy Hill explains how a Dependent Care FSA can provide significant tax savings for families with daycare expenses, while also highlighting the importance of planning ahead for its "use it or lose it" rules. He expands on other workplace benefits like 401(k) matches, HSAs with their triple tax advantage, and employer-provided perks that can help families save money and build long-term wealth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/dependent-care-fsa Quotes to ponder: "Like the Flexible Spending Arrangement (or Account), it is essentially a separate account where you can save pre-tax money for use on qualified expenses." "Remember that an FSA is a 'use it or lose it' program." "Your HSA contributions are tax-deductible and your investments grow tax-free. And you can withdraw your money, tax-free at any time as long as you're using the funds for qualified medical expenses." Episode references: IRS Qualified Medical Expenses List: https://www.irs.gov/publications/p502 Lively HSA: https://livelyme.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 20, 2025 • 7min

2735: How to Improve the Relationship With Your Mother by Dr. Mariette Jansen on How to Overcome Generational Differences

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 2735: Dr. Mariette Jansen explores how strained mother-daughter relationships can be softened by shifting focus from trying to change the other person to adjusting one's own responses. Through her client Trish's story, she shows how acceptance, setting conversational boundaries, and understanding generational differences can replace conflict with deeper connection and love. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drdestress.co.uk/how-improve-my-relationship-with-my-mother/ Quotes to ponder: "Unfortunately, Trish wants to change her mum. But one of the principles in the 'instruction book of life' is that you can only change yourself." "Her children are great to her and the approval of a grandmother is actually irrelevant." "Two different experiences, valid in their own right." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 19, 2025 • 7min

2734: Eating Disorder Awareness: What Parents Need to Know About Prevention by Crystal Karges on Holistic Family Health

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 2734: Children today are increasingly exposed to risk factors for eating disorders, but as Crystal Karges explains, prevention starts at home. By modeling a healthy relationship with food, rejecting diet culture, and teaching body diversity, parents can create a nurturing environment that protects their children's self-esteem and overall well-being. Her guidance empowers families to focus on resilience and holistic health rather than blame or restriction. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.crystalkarges.com/blog/can-i-prevent-my-child-from-developing-an-eating-disorder Quotes to ponder: "Biology loads the gun and environment pulls the trigger." "There is NO wrong way to have a body." "By being the role model for a healthy relationship with food, you can create the nurturing environment your child needs." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 18, 2025 • 6min

2733: The False Choice Between Me Time and Mom Time by Alyssa of Your Unbusy Life on How to Be A Better Parent

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 2733: Alyssa challenges the belief that moms must choose between caring for themselves and being present with their kids. By reframing self-care as essential for patience, joy, and modeling healthy boundaries, she shows how tending to your own needs makes you a better parent and teaches children resilience and balance. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://yourunbusylife.com/false-choice-me-time-mom-time/ Quotes to ponder: "It's not a choice between me time vs. story time. It's a choice between snapping mommy and snuggle mommy." "You know what you're modeling to your kids? That being a mom is such an important task, that they better give up everyone and everything they love and spend twenty years as the household drudge." "Really, the point of taking care of yourself is so that you can take care of the kids." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 17, 2025 • 7min

2732: What is Impostor Syndrome and How Does it Affect People Like Me? By Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy on How to Seek Support

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 2732: Sara Stanizai explains how impostor syndrome goes beyond simple self-doubt, often leaving high-achievers feeling undeserving of their success and disconnected from their own accomplishments. She highlights how bicultural and immigrant communities experience this even more deeply, caught between family expectations and mainstream measures of success, which can lead to isolation, anxiety, and burnout. With practical insights on recognizing signs and seeking support, her work offers a path toward reframing self-worth and grounding it in personal values. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.prospecttherapy.com/blog/2020/3/3/what-is-impostor-syndrome-and-how-do-i-fix-it Quotes to ponder: "I literally don't know what I'm doing, and sooner or later they'll figure that out." "When your primary support system (your family) doesn't know how to validate your success, you can start to believe it doesn't count." "Therapy will also move your measures of success internally, toward your own values and goals, instead of focusing on external factors, like other people's opinions, your bank account, or your professional roles." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 16, 2025 • 8min

2731: "I Need Closure!" Why It Is Not Possible To Get It by Dr. Jennifer Jill Harman with Luvze on True Healing After A Breakup

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 2731: Dr. Jennifer Jill Harman challenges the popular notion of "closure" by revealing its psychological ambiguity and emotional elusiveness. Through personal reflection and psychological theory, she suggests that seeking definite answers after heartbreak may do more harm than good, and that true healing comes from embracing uncertainty, not resolving it. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.luvze.com/i-need-closure-why-it-is-not-possible-to-get-it/ Quotes to ponder: "Closure has never really been defined." "Some therapists have gone so far to state that true closure is a 'myth' and impossible to achieve." "The take-home message is to be OK with not knowing 'why' things ended." Episode references: The Power of Now: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 15, 2025 • 7min

2730: [Part 2] Why is it Hard to Talk About Feelings? by Keith Wilson on Fear of Humiliation and Self-Expression

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 2730: Keith Wilson explains why talking about feelings can be so difficult, tracing the process from raw emotion to the words we use to describe it. He highlights how mislabeling emotions, subconscious associations, and the fear of humiliation often complicate self-expression, while also reminding us that the right listener can make vulnerability both possible and deeply healing. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/hello-love/why-is-it-hard-to-talk-about-feelings-2747a1e90c1f Quotes to ponder: "Having the right word changes how your message is received as well as your own understanding of the feeling." "So, anyone who claims they can talk about their feelings is wrong. There is always a point beyond which they can't because feelings originate in that place beyond words and personal understanding." "Sometimes the reason it's hard to talk about your feelings is because you haven't found the right person to talk to, but keep looking." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 14, 2025 • 9min

2729: [Part 1] Why is it Hard to Talk About Feelings? by Keith Wilson on Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Avoidance

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 2729: Keith Wilson explores why expressing emotions can be so challenging, even for those who are emotionally intelligent. He highlights common barriers like fear of rejection, conflict avoidance, and low self-esteem, while also unpacking the deeper complexity of how raw sensations become personal feelings and then words. His insights offer a clearer understanding of both our own struggles with communication and the compassion needed when others wrestle with theirs. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/hello-love/why-is-it-hard-to-talk-about-feelings-2747a1e90c1f Quotes to ponder: "Some feelings are so hideous you'd rather they never saw the light of day." "You took a raw experience, made it into a personal experience, and then packaged it for others." "It's like your teacher said in math class, show your work. It's not enough in math class to have the right answer, you need to be able to demonstrate how you arrived at the answer." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 14, 2025 • 8min

2728: When You Get Off Track Get Back to Basics by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress on Clarity and Peace

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 2728: Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui encourages us to pause when life feels overwhelming and return to simple, grounding practices. By focusing on what truly matters and stripping away the noise, she shows how reconnecting with the basics can restore clarity, peace, and a sense of direction. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/get-off-track-get-back-basics/ Quotes to ponder: "When life feels too much, go back to the basics." "Pull back. Breathe. Reorient yourself toward what matters most." "The basics bring you back home to yourself." Episode references: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less: https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137382 The Happiness Project: https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Project-Revised-Aristotle-Generally/dp/0062414852 The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 13, 2025 • 8min

2727: 5 Things I Teach My Kids as a Highly Sensitive Parent by Charlene Jimenez 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 2727: Charlene Jimenez shares the lessons she's intentionally passing on to her daughters as a highly sensitive parent, from creating a safe emotional home to teaching them the power of saying no. By embracing sensitivity as strength, she shows how parents can nurture self-acceptance, resilience, and balance in their children. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/highly-sensitive-parent-teach-kids/ Quotes to ponder: "Self-acceptance is a powerful thing, and I worked too hard and too long to learn that lesson." "My home is a place where my children are allowed to be emotional, sensitive, and feeling." "It requires strength to say no, but I want my daughters to know from the beginning that they can - and should." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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