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

    2730: [Part 2] Why is it Hard to Talk About Feelings? by Keith Wilson on Fear of Humiliation and Self-Expression
    2025/09/15
    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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    9 分
  • 2729: [Part 1] Why is it Hard to Talk About Feelings? by Keith Wilson on Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Avoidance

    2729: [Part 1] Why is it Hard to Talk About Feelings? by Keith Wilson on Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Avoidance
    2025/09/14
    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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    10 分
  • 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

    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
    2025/09/14
    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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    10 分
  • 2727: 5 Things I Teach My Kids as a Highly Sensitive Parent by Charlene Jimenez of Highly Sensitive Refuge

    2727: 5 Things I Teach My Kids as a Highly Sensitive Parent by Charlene Jimenez of Highly Sensitive Refuge
    2025/09/13
    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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    10 分
  • 2726: How To Use Empathy Even When You Don't Think You Can by Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply

    2726: How To Use Empathy Even When You Don't Think You Can by Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply
    2025/09/12
    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 2726: Adina Soclof explains how empathy strengthens parent-child relationships by helping children regulate emotions, build resilience, and develop social and academic skills. She addresses common barriers parents face, such as empathy feeling unnatural, permissive, or limiting, and offers practical examples of how to combine empathy with guidance, boundaries, and respect. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://parentingsimply.com/how-to-use-empathy-in-the-most-difficult-parenting-situations/ Quotes to ponder: "Children of empathetic parents are better able to manage their own difficult emotions, can soothe themselves, and get angry less often." "When parents listen and empathize, it does not mean that they are condoning negative behavior." "It is important to remember that empathy does not mean that you agree with what your child is telling you." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 分
  • 2725: How to Encourage Kids to Clean and Declutter their Spaces by Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism

    2725: How to Encourage Kids to Clean and Declutter their Spaces by Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism
    2025/09/11
    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 2725: Rachel Jones offers practical strategies to help children embrace decluttering without conflict, focusing on building lifelong habits around responsibility and organization. By modeling behavior, breaking tasks into manageable steps, and connecting cleaning with meaningful rewards, she shows parents how to make tidying up less overwhelming and more empowering for kids. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nourishingminimalism.com/encourage-kids-clean-declutter/ Quotes to ponder: “Helping them to establish routines teaches them habits that will last a lifetime and will keep their space from ending up an overwhelming mess.” “Specific directions make it clear what you expect from them. With time and practice, they’ll know what to do.” “Some are more prone to organization than others, but generally speaking, kids aren’t born knowing how to clean and manage stuff.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 分
  • 2724: Are You "Too Needy"? By Alysha Jeney of Modern Love Counseling on Fear of Rejection and Dating Advice

    2724: Are You "Too Needy"? By Alysha Jeney of Modern Love Counseling on Fear of Rejection and Dating Advice
    2025/09/10
    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 2724: Alysha Jeney explores the stigma around being labeled “too needy” in relationships, showing how fear of rejection often leads people to suppress their true needs. She emphasizes that wanting reassurance and security is natural, and the key lies in expressing these needs vulnerably and responsibly, creating space for deeper connection rather than conflict. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.modernlovecounseling.com/too-needy/ Quotes to ponder: “You have the right to feel secure in your relationship, and believe it or not, we have to work together in order to achieve mutual security!” “You will always be perceived as ‘too needy’ or too much if you choose to not express your fears and needs in a calm, vulnerable way.” “This version of requesting your needs is not ‘too needy;’ they are normal and healthy.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 分
  • 2723: 5 Signs You’re Not Getting Enough Alone Time in Your Relationship by Danielle Dowling with Introvert Dear

    2723: 5 Signs You’re Not Getting Enough Alone Time in Your Relationship by Danielle Dowling with Introvert Dear
    2025/09/09
    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 2723: Danielle Dowling highlights how craving alone time in a relationship doesn’t mean something is wrong, it can actually be a sign of balance and self-care. She shares five subtle indicators that space might be needed, from bickering over small things to losing touch with your passions, and encourages open communication to keep individuality and connection thriving. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://introvertdear.com/news/signs-alone-time-relationship/ Quotes to ponder: "Don’t let what you love to do slip because of time spent with who you love." "If you no longer feel like yourself, but rather, like one-half of a partnership, then you likely need some time alone." "Distance actually can make both your and your partner’s hearts grow fonder when that space is created with intention and communication." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 分