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  • 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
  • 3085: The Bedtime Challenge by Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply on Bedtime Routines

    3085: The Bedtime Challenge by Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply on Bedtime Routines
    2026/07/23
    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 3085: Adina Soclof reframes a lengthy bedtime routine as normal for a large family and shows how realistic expectations can reduce frustration and yelling. Her collaborative problem-solving approach helps parents set firm limits, address each child’s needs, and create a calmer routine that the whole family can support. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://parentingsimply.com/the-bedtime-challenge/ Quotes to ponder: “At 9pm, no matter what everyone needs to settle down, its about that time that I get really tired and need to start getting ready for bed myself.” “Be ready for lots of complaints, it is helpful if you write all of them down.” “It does take some time for everyone to get used to new routines and they most probably will test you to see if you will stand firm behind the limits and new rules that you are trying to implement.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 分
  • 3084: How to Let Go and Forgive by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Emotional Freedom

    3084: How to Let Go and Forgive by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Emotional Freedom
    2026/07/22
    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 3084: Leo Babauta explains how releasing resentment can restore happiness, strengthen relationships, and free you from repeatedly reliving past pain. His practical steps, choosing a new perspective, practicing empathy, returning to the present, and cultivating compassion, offer a clear path toward greater peace and emotional freedom. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://zenhabits.net/how-to-let-go-and-forgive Quotes to ponder: “Forgiveness does not mean you erase the past, or forget what has happened.” “You can stop reliving the hurt, and can choose to move on. You have this power.” “Release the pain and the past. Let peace enter your life.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 分
  • 3083: Love Bombing: 10 Signs of Over-the-Top Love by Cindy Lamothe with Healthline on Relationship Red Flags

    3083: Love Bombing: 10 Signs of Over-the-Top Love by Cindy Lamothe with Healthline on Relationship Red Flags
    2026/07/21
    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 3083: Cindy Lamothe explains how love bombing can disguise manipulation as intense romance, highlighting the warning signs that can appear early in a relationship. Learn how to recognize unhealthy patterns, trust your intuition, and understand the difference between genuine affection and behavior designed to gain control. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/health/love-bombing Quotes to ponder: "True love does not want all your time and energy focused on them alone. They respect other commitments, ideas, and boundaries." "It’s very unlikely the person really can love you more than anything in the world in 2 weeks. Or two days. Or 2 hours. Or even 2 months." "Hollywood is great for entertainment, but true love and relationships don’t look like the movies." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 分