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  • 3093: Confessions of a Parent (From the Dinner Table) by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Positive Parenting

    3093: Confessions of a Parent (From the Dinner Table) by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Positive Parenting
    2026/07/30
    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 3093: Dr. Kelly Flanagan shares a funny and honest confession about family dinners with three kids. He reveals how the nightly circus at the table became a lesson in letting go of what he wants, accepting his kids as they are, and finding the quiet mind and settled heart that make for healthy relationships at home. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drkellyflanagan.com/confessions-of-a-parent-from-the-dinner-table/ Quotes to ponder: "Eckhart Tolle says stress is what happens when we want to be in a different moment, a different place, or a different circumstance." "I could achieve the order I want with an iron fist or a screaming voice, but at what cost?" "And the sweet irony is this: the quiet mind and the settled heart are what we wanted all along." Optimal Relationships Daily is a daily relationship advice podcast where we narrate the best articles on healthy relationships, dating, marriage, and family, 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
  • 3092: The Dangers Of Post Break-Up Dating by Eddie Corbano of Loves A Game on Breakup Recovery

    3092: The Dangers Of Post Break-Up Dating by Eddie Corbano of Loves A Game on Breakup Recovery
    2026/07/29
    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 3092: Eddie Corbano of Loves A Game reveals the dangers of dating too soon after a break-up. He explains why the void left by your Ex can sabotage new connections, offers three simple rules for post break-up dating, and shares a reader's honest story about online dating before she was ready. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lovesagame.com/the-dangers-of-post-break-up-dating/ Quotes to ponder: "A typical mistake people often make after their break-up is to start dating too soon." "Whatever you do, don't go against your instincts and don't date because you think it will help you getting over your Ex faster." "Sometimes you need to put your fishing rod down and go and enjoy your life." Optimal Relationships Daily is a daily relationship advice podcast where we narrate the best articles on healthy relationships, dating, marriage, and family, 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
  • 3091: [Part 2] When You Find Your Soulmate at the Wrong Time by Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love In 90 Days on Setting Boundaries

    3091: [Part 2] When You Find Your Soulmate at the Wrong Time by Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love In 90 Days on Setting Boundaries
    2026/07/28
    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 3091: Dr. Diana Kirschner continues her relationship advice on finding your soulmate at the wrong time. In part 2, she covers what to do when both of you are married, or when only he is, and why cutting contact and refocusing on your own life is the surest path back to healthy relationships and real, available love. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lovein90days.com/when-you-find-your-soulmate-at-the-wrong-time/ Quotes to ponder: "Remember, married guys, no matter what they say, rarely leave their wives for other women." "If you have the slightest contact with anything to do with him, it will fire up the love-addiction process." "We've found there is more than one soulmate for each person. So there is another soulmate out there for you too." Optimal Relationships Daily is a daily relationship advice podcast where we narrate the best articles on healthy relationships, dating, marriage, and family, 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
  • 3090: [Part 1] When You Find Your Soulmate at the Wrong Time by Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love In 90 Days on Lasting Love

    3090: [Part 1] When You Find Your Soulmate at the Wrong Time by Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love In 90 Days on Lasting Love
    2026/07/27
    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 3090: Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love In 90 Days explains what to do when you find your soulmate at the wrong time. In part 1, she shares the story of Clarissa, who fell for a coworker while married, and shows how expressing your real needs can turn a struggling marriage back into a passionate, healthy relationship. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lovein90days.com/when-you-find-your-soulmate-at-the-wrong-time/ Quotes to ponder: "Instead of acting on your impulses, it is usually best to try to take that exquisite energy that you are feeling with the new guy and see if it can be cultivated in your present relationship." "Your journey begins with owning and expressing your own needs to your spouse." "Remember, your partner is alive and it is you who is currently the beneficiary of all his or her goodies." Optimal Relationships Daily is a daily relationship advice podcast where we narrate the best articles on healthy relationships, dating, marriage, and family, 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
  • 3089: 3 Principles to Keep Love Alive by Tamsen Firestone of Psych Alive on Strong Partnerships

    3089: 3 Principles to Keep Love Alive by Tamsen Firestone of Psych Alive on Strong Partnerships
    2026/07/26
    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 3089: Tamsen Firestone explains how lasting romance depends on actively giving and receiving affection, preserving each partner’s individuality, and resisting the critical inner voice that discourages vulnerability. Her insights offer practical ways to deepen intimacy, protect emotional connection, and bring renewed warmth to a long-term relationship. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/3-principles-keep-love-alive/ Quotes to ponder: “Much of the advice that suggests taking action to foster romance is effective because it encourages the act of loving rather than the state of being in love.” “When you understand your partner in this deeply empathic manner, you are aware of what you have in common, but you also recognize and value your differences.” “No matter what your critical inner voice says, ignore it and continue to be loving and affectionate.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 分
  • 3088: Weight Gain, Cravings, and Hunger - Oh, My! How to Trust Your Body During Pregnancy by Crystal Karges on Maternal Wellness

    3088: Weight Gain, Cravings, and Hunger - Oh, My! How to Trust Your Body During Pregnancy by Crystal Karges on Maternal Wellness
    2026/07/26
    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 3088: Crystal Karges explores how intuitive eating can help expectant mothers navigate changing appetites, food aversions, intense cravings, and anxiety around the scale. Her compassionate guidance encourages listeners to honor physical cues, seek support, and cultivate a peaceful relationship with food throughout the journey into motherhood. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.crystalkarges.com/blog/weight-gain-cravings-and-hunger-oh-my-how-to-trust-your-body-during-pregnancy Quotes to ponder: “The most beautiful thing that was reinforced to me during each of my pregnancies was that my body was always right all along and knew exactly what I needed to grow each of our precious babies.” “If you quiet the external noise long enough, you can find that your body does know exactly what you are needing - whether it is an extra snack before bedtime, a power-nap midday, or avoiding a certain food that just doesn’t seem appealing.” “What’s most important during your pregnancy is not how much weight you've gained or what the number on the scale says but rather, that you are solidifying a healthy relationship with food and your body.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 分
  • 3087: Men Don’t Like the Word No, So Why Say It? by Evan Marc Katz on Dating Communication

    3087: Men Don’t Like the Word No, So Why Say It? by Evan Marc Katz on Dating Communication
    2026/07/25
    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 3087: Evan Marc Katz explores how being easygoing can reduce unnecessary conflict and create more room for connection, compromise, and mutual respect in a relationship. His advice helps listeners distinguish between healthy boundaries and rigid preferences while showing why choosing cooperation on small matters can make important needs more likely to be heard. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/blog/understanding-men/men-dont-like-the-word-no-so-why-say-it Quotes to ponder: “Being easy doesn’t require anything more than the desire to spend time, have fun, and eliminate any unnecessary friction in your relationship.” “When you’re easygoing, you have a lot less conflict in your life. Things that bother other people don’t bother you as much. And when something is really important to you, you’re almost always going to get your way.” “He wants to be with you, but he also wants to be himself. His whole world can’t revolve around conforming to your rules.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 分
  • 3086: 6 Ways to Raise Kinder Kids by Chris Libby with Live Happy on Family Values

    3086: 6 Ways to Raise Kinder Kids by Chris Libby with Live Happy on Family Values
    2026/07/24
    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 3086: Chris Libby shares six practical ways parents can nurture kindness, responsibility, gratitude, and self-control in their children. Drawing on psychologist Thomas Lickona’s guidance, the article offers actionable strategies for building a positive family culture, strengthening communication, setting healthy limits, and helping children become thoughtful, resilient people. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://livehappy.com/relationships/6-ways-to-raise-kinder-kids/ Quotes to ponder: “Meaningful conversation enriches family life, builds relationships and gives you a vehicle to transmit your deepest values.” “Take the small stuff seriously.” “Gratitude is feeling and expressing thanks for the benefits we receive. Why does it matter? Because it makes us feel better, and counting your blessings is the secret of a happy life.” Episode references: Victoria Dunckley: https://drdunckley.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 分