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  • 3187: Why Smart People Make Bad Spending Decisions by Ornella Grosz with Budgets Are Sexy on Household Budgeting

    3187: Why Smart People Make Bad Spending Decisions by Ornella Grosz with Budgets Are Sexy on Household Budgeting
    2026/10/25
    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 3187: Ornella Grosz explains why budgets often fail even for smart people, and walks through three common traps: treating some dollars as worth less than others, ignoring small savings on big purchases, and mistaking sales for savings. She shows how this kind of mental accounting shapes everyday spending, and offers simple fixes like automating savings, paying with cash, and parking windfalls before spending them. It is clear money advice that makes shared financial goals easier to reach in a marriage or family. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://budgetsaresexy.com/why-smart-people-make-bad-spending-decisions/ Quotes to ponder: "Every financial decision should be made based on its effect on your overall financial wealth." "Saving $25 should have the same value regardless of the size of the transaction." "A sale and discount doesn't necessarily mean you are saving money." 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
  • 3186: As Long As We Both Shall Live: Creating a Mindful Marriage by Dr. Donna Rockwell with Psych Alive on Lasting Love

    3186: As Long As We Both Shall Live: Creating a Mindful Marriage by Dr. Donna Rockwell with Psych Alive on Lasting Love
    2026/10/24
    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 3186: Dr. Donna Rockwell shares what a quarter century of marriage and her work as a clinical psychologist have taught her about keeping love vibrant long after the wedding. She offers a short list of do's and don'ts for newlyweds and draws on a Buddhist teacher's insight that anger passes like clouds while love stays behind them. It is mindful marriage advice for keeping an open heart through every stage of a relationship. 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: "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." "It isn't about being good enough; it is about learning how to keep an open heart." 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
  • 3185: How to Fit Self Care into Your Day by Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom on Maternal Wellness

    3185: How to Fit Self Care into Your Day by Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom on Maternal Wellness
    2026/10/23
    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 3185: Cara Harvey explains why so many moms skip self-care, pointing to two culprits: feeling too busy and the ever-present voice of mom guilt. She makes the case that a mother's mood sets the tone for the whole home, and offers a list of simple self-care ideas sorted into 15-minute and 30-minute options. It is practical parenting advice for scheduling one small thing each day that refills the tank. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://apurposedrivenmom.com/how-to-fit-self-care-into-your-day/ Quotes to ponder: "Self-care means realizing that you need to 'fill your cup' or you are no good to those who need you." "And self-care, like anything else, isn't about 'having the time', it's about 'making the time'." "Self-care doesn't need to be complicated but it does need to be scheduled." 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
  • 3184: Marriage Diaries: How Having a Baby Has Affected Us by Kaitlyn with Declutter Your Life on Marriage After Baby

    3184: Marriage Diaries: How Having a Baby Has Affected Us by Kaitlyn with Declutter Your Life on Marriage After Baby
    2026/10/22
    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 3184: Kaitlyn shares how welcoming her first child changed her marriage, from sleep deprivation and lost one-on-one time to evenings when both partners were simply too tired to be fun. She explains how she and her husband stay connected through small gestures, a monthly baby-free date, and focusing on what life is now rather than what it was before. It is an honest, hopeful take on parenting and marriage in the newborn season. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://declutteryourlife.co/how-having-baby-affected-us/ Quotes to ponder: "Date nights now have the cutest little third wheel." "It can be hard if you let yourself dwell on the way life was "before," but I encourage you to focus on the beauty of what it is "now" instead." "I also believe that it is so important to plan special times where it is just the two of you again." 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
  • 3183: Dating Dilemmas of Smart, Successful Women: 5 Crucial Keys for Overcoming Rejection by Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love in 90 Days on Dating Confidence

    3183: Dating Dilemmas of Smart, Successful Women: 5 Crucial Keys for Overcoming Rejection by Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love in 90 Days on Dating Confidence
    2026/10/21
    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 3183: Dr. Diana Kirschner shares five keys for overcoming rejection, whether it is a promising match who goes quiet, an unanswered online message, or a long relationship that ends. She explains why rejection says nothing about a person's worth, why the other person often has their own issues, and how each no moves someone closer to the right partner. It is encouraging dating advice for turning setbacks into growth and healthier relationships. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://lovein90days.com/overcoming-rejection/ Quotes to ponder: "Rejection is an inherent risk you take when you put yourself out there in any area of life." "Rejection says absolutely nothing about your worth." "Remember, rejection is protection." 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
  • 3182: Homework Assignment: Six Seconds to Happy Couplehood by Theo Pauline Nestor with Gottman Institute on Rituals of Connection

    3182: Homework Assignment: Six Seconds to Happy Couplehood by Theo Pauline Nestor with Gottman Institute on Rituals of Connection
    2026/10/20
    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 3182: Theo Pauline Nestor shares how the small moments when couples part and reunite set the tone for their whole relationship. Drawing on Dr. John Gottman's research, she explains the six-second kiss, putting the phone away for a real greeting, a stress-reducing conversation, and asking about a partner's day before parting. It is simple, research-backed advice for keeping dating and marriage connected through everyday rituals. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/weekend-homework-assignment-six-seconds-to-happy-couplehood/ Quotes to ponder: "These rushed instances are as understandable as they are commonplace, but they inevitably take a toll on relationships, because these transitional moments often set the tone for both a couple's time together and their time spent apart." "Setting a few minutes aside to properly say "goodbye" to each other can make a dramatic difference in a couple's thoughts about the relationship during the time they spend apart." "The "six-second kiss" is one simple and fun activity that Dr. Gottman advocates couples incorporate into their everyday moments of transition." 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
  • 3181: Self-Righteous Singles and Smug Married Couples: Why People Think Their Own Lifestyle is the Best by Dr. Samantha Joel of Luvze on Relationship Status

    3181: Self-Righteous Singles and Smug Married Couples: Why People Think Their Own Lifestyle is the Best by Dr. Samantha Joel of Luvze on Relationship Status
    2026/10/19
    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 3181: Dr. Samantha Joel shares research on normative idealization, the habit of believing one's own relationship status is the best one and that everyone else should follow suit. She walks through studies showing that people who feel stuck in their current status, whether single or partnered, judge the opposite lifestyle more harshly. It is a thoughtful look at relationships, dating, and marriage that suggests judgment of others may hide a little envy. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.luvze.com/self-righteous-singles-and-smug-married-couples-why-people-t/ Quotes to ponder: "People tend to idealize their own relationship status not because they're confident that it's ideal, but because they're trying to feel better about their own lives." "Given this inherent trade-off between independence and interdependence, we might expect people to draw the reasonable conclusion that no one way of living is right for everyone." "A person who has taken a different path in life can threaten our confidence in our own lifestyle, particularly if we feel that our own lifestyle is not easily changed." 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
  • 3180: The Deer In The Headlights Phenomenon - A Communication Blunder In Relationships by Lisa Merlo-Booth on Couples Communication

    3180: The Deer In The Headlights Phenomenon - A Communication Blunder In Relationships by Lisa Merlo-Booth on Couples Communication
    2026/10/18
    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 3180: Lisa Merlo-Booth explains the deer in the headlights phenomenon, where one partner goes blank and silent while the other talks more and more to get any response at all. She describes how that pattern becomes a lose-lose loop, then offers concrete fixes on both sides: acknowledging a partner who is speaking, and asking directly and briefly for what is needed instead of chasing. It is practical relationship advice for breaking a communication stalemate in dating and marriage. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lisamerlobooth.com/the-deer-in-the-headlights-phenomenon-a-communication-blunder-in-relationships/ Quotes to ponder: "The more silent you remain, the more talkative she will become." "Tell him directly and succinctly what you want." "Share yourself and listen when your partner shares." 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