Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

Optimal Living Daily | Greg Audino
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Nov 18, 2023 • 11min

1967: How Can You Attract and Keep the Right Guy? by Evan Marc Katz on Expectations When Dating

Dating coach Evan Marc Katz shares advice on how to attract and keep the right guy. He emphasizes the importance of compatibility, offers insights on finding a partner who complements your life, and suggests nurturing, support, playfulness, and femininity as appealing qualities. He challenges traditional notions of compatibility based on intelligence and success.
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Nov 17, 2023 • 10min

1966: 7 Things that Make Parenting as an Introvert Uniquely Challenging by Erica Layne on Having Kids When You're an Introvert

Erica Layne, founder of The Life On Purpose Movement, discusses the unique challenges of parenting as an introvert, including the need for alone time, coping with noise and disorder, thinking on their feet, and managing frequent phone calls and conversations. She also talks about the struggles introverted parents face in building a supportive network, advocating for their children, and overanalyzing their parenting, while highlighting their strengths and the importance of finding moments of solitude.
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Nov 16, 2023 • 13min

1965: Want Your Child to Talk to You? Become a Brilliant Listener! by Dr. Laura Markham of Aha Parenting on Communicating With Your Kids

Dr. Laura Markham, a Clinical Psychologist and mom, gives tips on becoming a brilliant listener to enhance communication with your kids. She discusses effective strategies for communicating, supporting children's emotions, and understanding and responding to their feelings.
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Nov 15, 2023 • 12min

1964: What Is Your Role in Your Relationship? by Dr. Lisa Firestone of PsychAlive on Parent-Child Dynamics in Romantic Relationships

Dr. Lisa Firestone discusses the dynamic of playing parental and childish roles in relationships, emphasizing the importance of equality and communication. Insights are given on breaking free from destructive patterns and understanding how our defenses impact our choice of partners.
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Nov 14, 2023 • 11min

1963: Weekend Homework Assignment: Six Seconds to Happy Couplehood by Theo Pauline Nestor with Gottman Institute

Theo Pauline Nestor discusses creating happy couplehood through small gestures. Transitional moments, like reunions and partings, strengthen bonds and prevent betrayals. Staying connected and checking in, prioritizing relationships, and engaging in six-second kisses are key to a happy partnership.
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Nov 13, 2023 • 11min

1962: [Part 2] 5 Things that Happen When You Embrace Being Alone by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel on Be Comfortable Being Alone

Marc Chernoff, New York Times bestselling author and professional coach, discusses the benefits of embracing being alone. Topics include understanding entitlement in relationships, mindfulness and presence, personal growth, and creating a strong sense of self before entering romantic partnerships.
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Nov 12, 2023 • 10min

1961: [Part 1] 5 Things that Happen When You Embrace Being Alone by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel on Get Better at Being By Yourself

Marc Chernoff, New York Times bestselling author and professional coach, shares 5 things that happen when you embrace being alone. Exploring the fear and resistance to being alone, he suggests that embracing solitude can lead to personal growth and self-discovery. Being alone empowers individuals to focus on personal development, self-sufficiency, and building a better life.
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Nov 12, 2023 • 9min

1960: What to Do when Life Doesn't Go as you Planned by Rachel Shanken of Mind Body Wise on Gratitude

Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Yoga Instructor, Rachel Shanken, discusses navigating disappointment, embracing imperfection, and shifting focus towards gratitude when life doesn't go as planned. She also explores the significance of dedicating time to relationships, considering therapy, and the role of selfish desire and expectations in causing suffering.
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Nov 11, 2023 • 11min

1959: Feeling Unloved: “You Don’t Love Me, Nobody Loves Me” by Vironika Tugaleva on What We Tell Ourselves About Love

Vironika Tugaleva explores self-love's impact on relationships, challenging negative self-perception. Talks about obsessive self-modification, distorted relationships, and finding acceptance. Reflects on past relationships and the importance of self-realization. Emphasizes accountability in relationships and how it empowers individuals.
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Nov 10, 2023 • 14min

1958: 5 Simple Steps to Being A Great Mom by Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply on How to Be the Best Mother You Can Be

Adina Soclof, a certified Speech Pathologist, shares 5 simple steps to being a great mom. Topics discussed include embracing personal strengths in parenting, being a great mom by focusing on strengths and overcoming challenges, support and self-care for moms, and embracing and celebrating motherly strengths.

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