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  • 3209: S.E.L.F. Care (In 20 Minutes or Less) AND Spend Time Playing With Your Kids by Julie Morgenstern on Busy Parents

    3209: S.E.L.F. Care (In 20 Minutes or Less) AND Spend Time Playing With Your Kids by Julie Morgenstern on Busy Parents
    2026/11/13
    Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join 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 3209: Julie Morgenstern shares two pieces for busy parents, starting with a quick S.E.L.F. care plan covering sleep, exercise, love and fun, with ideas that each fit into 20 minutes or less, from a short nap to a coffee with a friend. She then explains why play matters so much for a child's development and offers simple ways for parents to join in, from following the child's lead to choosing old-school games over the latest gadgets. Together they make a practical case that parenting goes better when parents care for themselves and make real time for play. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/holiday-self-care-tips-in-20-minutes-or-lesshttps://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2020/7/16/spend-time-to-play-with-your-kids Quotes to ponder: "The catch-22, of course, is that it's when we have the least amount of time for self care that we require it most." "Close adult relationships sustain us." "Your kids can tell when you're just playing the part vs. when you're actually having fun and enjoying your time with them." Optimal Relationships Daily is a daily relationship advice podcast where we narrate the best articles on healthy relationships, dating, marriage, and parenting, read to you by a professional narrator so you can strengthen your closest connections a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 分
  • 3208: Who Is to Blame for All the Bullying by Allison Carmen on Parenting by Example

    3208: Who Is to Blame for All the Bullying by Allison Carmen on Parenting by Example
    2026/11/12
    Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join 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 3208: Allison Carmen shares a small moment in a shoe store that got her thinking about where bullying really starts: with the everyday disrespect children watch adults model. She lays out ten personal commitments she tries to live by in front of her kids, from no name-calling and no yelling to staying fully present and treating everyone with equal respect. It is honest parenting advice built on the idea that children learn kindness by watching it. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.allisoncarmen.com/who-is-to-blame-for-all-the-bullying/ Quotes to ponder: "I can tell them not to put other people down but in the end they will follow what I do." "Complimenting people for their actions and achievements helps my children see that everything is not a competition and we can be happy for other people." "I cannot guarantee that my children will not be bullies, but I know that they have and will continue to watch me as a role model for how to act at home and in the world." Optimal Relationships Daily is a daily relationship advice podcast where we narrate the best articles on healthy relationships, dating, marriage, and parenting, read to you by a professional narrator so you can strengthen your closest connections a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 分
  • 3207: [Part 2] Reclaiming Our Stories From Trauma by Jenny TeGrotenhuis with Gottman Institute on Emotional Attunement

    3207: [Part 2] Reclaiming Our Stories From Trauma by Jenny TeGrotenhuis with Gottman Institute on Emotional Attunement
    2026/11/11
    Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join 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 3207: Jenny TeGrotenhuis continues her look at how past trauma shows up in a relationship, following a couple whose perfectionism and constant "shoulds" had quietly pulled them apart. She explains how defensive patterns that once kept someone safe now block real connection, and how attunement, mindful soothing and honest talk about feelings help rewrite the old script. It is a hopeful reminder that the relationships where we were wounded can also be where we heal. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/reclaiming-our-stories-from-trauma/ Quotes to ponder: "Recognition of real feelings is the goal, and this is often a huge and difficult shift for trauma survivors." "Accepting what's real, rather than performing roles from old scripts, leads to the joy of living together in the here and now." "It's usually in relationships that we were wounded, and it will be through relationships that we will heal." Optimal Relationships Daily is a daily relationship advice podcast where we narrate the best articles on healthy relationships, dating, marriage, and parenting, read to you by a professional narrator so you can strengthen your closest connections a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 分
  • 3206: [Part 1] Reclaiming Our Stories From Trauma by Jenny TeGrotenhuis with Gottman on People Pleasing

    3206: [Part 1] Reclaiming Our Stories From Trauma by Jenny TeGrotenhuis with Gottman on People Pleasing
    2026/11/10
    Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join 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 3206: In part one, Jenny TeGrotenhuis explains how past trauma can switch the nervous system from a pattern of connection to a pattern of protection, often in subtle ways that feel like personality. Through the story of a wife who over-gives to her husband and then resents him for not appreciating it, she shows how old scripts drive behavior that backfires, because a partner cannot connect with a defense. It is a compassionate look at how healing old wounds makes room for healthier relationships and a closer marriage. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/reclaiming-our-stories-from-trauma/ Quotes to ponder: "Trauma can hi-jack your nervous system and switch you from a pattern of connection to a pattern of protection." "The reason this is so painful is that Pat can't have a relationship with a role or a performance." "The thing about defenses is that while they protected us from threats in the past, they hinder us from genuine connection in the present, when no real threat exists." Optimal Relationships Daily is a daily relationship advice podcast where we narrate the best articles on healthy relationships, dating, marriage, and parenting, read to you by a professional narrator so you can strengthen your closest connections a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 分
  • 3205: Should I Tell Him I Want a Real Relationship by Melissa Josue of Melissa the Love Coach on Dating Communication

    3205: Should I Tell Him I Want a Real Relationship by Melissa Josue of Melissa the Love Coach on Dating Communication
    2026/11/09
    Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join 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 3205: Melissa Josue answers a reader who wants to tell a close male friend she wants a real relationship. She explains why asking a man to commit can feel like pressure, and why sharing your own feelings, rather than telling him what to do, invites him to open up instead. It is clear dating advice on moving from friendship to romance while staying honest about what you want. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://melissathelovecoach.com/should-i-tell-him-i-want-a-real-relationship/ Quotes to ponder: "Sharing your feelings is a powerful and wonderful way to connect and deepen your relationship and bring him closer to you, even if it is a friendship right now." "There's a difference between telling him to do something and sharing your feelings." "Share feelings, not actions." Optimal Relationships Daily is a daily relationship advice podcast where we narrate the best articles on healthy relationships, dating, marriage, and parenting, read to you by a professional narrator so you can strengthen your closest connections a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 分
  • 3204: 3 Powerful Rituals for Building New, Healthy Relationships by Angel Chernoff of Marc and Angel on Friendship Building

    3204: 3 Powerful Rituals for Building New, Healthy Relationships by Angel Chernoff of Marc and Angel on Friendship Building
    2026/11/08
    Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join 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 3204: Angel Chernoff shares three rituals for building new, healthy relationships: learning to stand comfortably on your own, practicing small acts of generosity, and putting yourself in social settings with people who share your values. She explains why the people around us shape our growth, and why enjoying your own company frees you to choose connections that are actually right for you. It is a simple framework for surrounding yourself with healthy relationships that support the life you want. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.marcandangel.com/2016/12/11/3-powerful-rituals-for-building-new-healthy-relationships/ Quotes to ponder: "Who you associate with makes all the difference in your life." "Ironically, the prerequisite to building healthy relationships is being comfortable when you're all by yourself." "One of the best investments you can make in yourself is to take a genuine interest in other people." Optimal Relationships Daily is a daily relationship advice podcast where we narrate the best articles on healthy relationships, dating, marriage, and parenting, read to you by a professional narrator so you can strengthen your closest connections a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 分
  • 3203: 5 Tips for Better Meal Planning by Jessica Fishman Levinson with Real Mom Nutrition on Family Dinners

    3203: 5 Tips for Better Meal Planning by Jessica Fishman Levinson with Real Mom Nutrition on Family Dinners
    2026/11/08
    Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join 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 3203: Jessica Fishman Levinson shares five tips for making weekly meal planning work for a busy family: starting small, scheduling a night off, cooking from what is already on hand, making extra to freeze, and serving one meal for everyone. She explains how a little planning removes weeknight stress, cuts food waste, and helps end the short-order-cook habit that feeds picky eating. It is grounded parenting advice for getting dinner on the table without burning out. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.realmomnutrition.com/better-meal-planning/ Quotes to ponder: "Remember: There's no right and wrong when it comes to meal planning." "The pressure I was putting on myself to make another new meal wasn't worth it." "As long as there is one item on the table that you know your kids like, you don't need to make separate meals for everyone." Optimal Relationships Daily is a daily relationship advice podcast where we narrate the best articles on healthy relationships, dating, marriage, and parenting, read to you by a professional narrator so you can strengthen your closest connections a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 分
  • 3202: How Do I Get A Guy to Make A Move After I Rejected Him Once? By Evan Marc Katz on Friends to Lovers

    3202: How Do I Get A Guy to Make A Move After I Rejected Him Once? By Evan Marc Katz on Friends to Lovers
    2026/11/07
    Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join 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 3202: Evan Marc Katz answers a reader who froze when a male friend made a move, and now has feelings for him but worries it is too late. He explains why so much dating anxiety comes from overthinking what a man is thinking instead of simply asking him, and why a direct question cannot change how someone already feels. It is practical dating advice for turning a friendship into a relationship with honesty rather than guesswork. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/blog/communication/how-do-i-get-a-guy-to-make-a-move-after-i-rejected-him-once Quotes to ponder: "If you want to know what a man's thinking, ASK HIM." "But it's important to know that your question is NOT going to change his mind on anything." "And either way, you'll be able to move forward appropriately without all of this worrying and overthinking." Optimal Relationships Daily is a daily relationship advice podcast where we narrate the best articles on healthy relationships, dating, marriage, and parenting, read to you by a professional narrator so you can strengthen your closest connections a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 分