• 2649: 7 Things Every Sensitive Person Needs From Their Loved Ones by Cat Rose with Highly Sensitive Refuge
    2025/07/06
    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 2649: Many of us have a highly sensitive person in our lives, and Cat Rose offers a compassionate guide to better understanding their needs. From creating peaceful spaces to allowing freedom of choice and avoiding harmful phrases, these insights help foster deeper connection and respect rather than just cautious accommodation. Listeners will gain practical tools to support HSPs while building more authentic, balanced relationships. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/things-every-sensitive-person-needs-from-loved-ones/ Quotes to ponder: "Simply by giving an HSP a little more time to get back to you, or letting us know you aren’t in a rush can be a huge relief for us." "Peaceful and quiet environments are where HSPs thrive." "Being a highly sensitive person isn’t a choice or something that a person can change." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 分
  • 2648: Jurassic Park and When Good Intentions Go South by Greg Audino on Fostering Stronger Connections in Relationships
    2025/07/06
    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 2648: Many of us judge actions by their results, but Greg Audino invites us to reflect on the power of supporting good intentions, even when outcomes disappoint. Drawing inspiration from Jurassic Park’s Dr. Alan Grant, Audino explores how validation of sincere efforts helps build resilience, encourage growth, and foster stronger connections. Learn how reframing your response to intentions, yours and others’, can be a transformative practice in relationships and personal development. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@gregglesaudino/jurassic-park-and-when-good-intentions-go-south-c8cd6587424c Quotes to ponder: "Some of the worst things imaginable have been done with the best intentions." "Behavior goes where reinforcement flows." "Supporting good intentions not only goes a long way in encouraging others to continue leading with them, but also propels people to explore how they can achieve better results." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 分
  • 2647: The Four Kinds of Anger (and How to Handle Them Better) by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Cultivating Greater Peace and Compassion
    2025/07/05
    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 2647: Dr. Kelly Flanagan reveals how recognizing the four distinct types of anger, defensive, frustrated, scared, and righteous, can transform the way we respond to life’s challenges. By shifting from impulsive reactions to thoughtful examination, we can break destructive cycles and cultivate greater peace, authenticity, and compassion in ourselves and our communities. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drkellyflanagan.com/the-four-kinds-of-anger-and-how-to-handle-them-better/ Quotes to ponder: "Anger is just an emotion. It’s immaterial. It’s ephemeral. It’s a ghost." "Your Defensive Anger will keep you focused on the problems in everyone else." "Most Scared Anger, when handled well, makes the world a more vulnerable and authentic place." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 分
  • 2646: [Part 2] How to Create a Bedtime Routine For Your Kids and Get Them to Sleep by Cara Harvey on Creating Deep Family Bonds
    2025/07/04
    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 2646: Cara Harvey highlights the power of teamwork and consistency in creating a bedtime routine that not only helps kids sleep better but also nurtures independence, life skills, and deeper family bonds. By involving both parents when possible, fostering connection through reading, prayer, and song, and sticking to predictable patterns, families can enjoy more peaceful evenings and meaningful moments with their children. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://apurposedrivenmom.com/bedtime-routine-kids/ Quotes to ponder: "When Dad is around he can join in without a hitch." "Each night you go through your routine with your child is another night of teaching them how to take care of themselves." "Never having bedtime battles is awesome, but what is even better is the peace and time you get out of it as a parent." Episode references: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten: https://1000booksbeforekindergarten.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 分
  • 2645: [Part 1] How to Create a Bedtime Routine For Your Kids and Get Them to Sleep by Cara Harvey on Parenting Sleep Advice
    2025/07/03
    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 2645: Discover how Cara Harvey shares practical strategies to create a smooth, stress-free bedtime routine for kids. Learn simple steps to reduce chaos, foster connection, and help your children wind down with ease - so evenings become a time of calm rather than conflict. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://apurposedrivenmom.com/bedtime-routine-kids/ Quotes to ponder: “Our kids thrive on the fact that they know what is coming next. Routines give them a sense of security and help them develop self-discipline.” “If there is one thing that I cannot stress enough is how consistency with a bedtime routine has made such a huge impact.” “Each night you go through your routine with your child is another night of teaching them how to take care of themselves.” Episode references: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten: https://1000booksbeforekindergarten.org Baby Sleep Made Simple Program: https://www.babysleepmadesimple.com/programs-2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 分
  • 2642: 10 Big Red Flags Your Relationship Is Going Downhill by Eddie Corbano on Fostering Authentic Communication
    2025/06/30
    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 2642: Eddie Corbano breaks down ten critical red flags that signal a relationship may be deteriorating, urging readers to recognize subtle shifts before it's too late. His insights help listeners build awareness, foster honest communication, and make empowered choices when love starts to fade. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lovesagame.com/10-big-red-flags-your-relationship-is-going-downhill/ Quotes to ponder: "Trust is not only the foundation of a healthy relationship, it is also the glue that holds everything together." "Distance can be physical or emotional, and both are dangerous." "When two people don’t talk anymore, their connection dies a slow and silent death." Episode references: Hold Me Tight by Dr. Sue Johnson: https://www.amazon.com/Hold-Me-Tight-Conversations-Lifetime/dp/031611300X Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find - and Keep - Love: https://www.amazon.com/Attached-Science-Adult-Attachment-YouFind/dp/1585429139 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 分