Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

Rose Lounsbury discloses what she's getting her kids for ChristmasEpisode 1145: What I’m Getting My Kids for Christmas by Rose Lounsbury on Ideas For a Minimalist ChristmasRose Lounsbury is a keynote speaker, Amazon bestselling author, simplicity coach, and still-sane mom of triplets. (Yes, you heard that right!) She helps overwhelmed people create open spaces in their homes, workspaces, and more importantly–their minds–by letting go of the excess stuff that gets in the way. Rose started her own simplicity journey in 2012, after getting fed up with spending all of her free time dealing with my stuff. As she slowly let go of everything that didn’t matter to her, she discovered some amazing things: free time, peace of mind, & clarity. Rose became a simplicity coach to help others do the same thing.The original post is located here: https://roselounsbury.com/christmas/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Josue of Melissa the Love Coach answers a listener's question about disclosing intentions to someone they want to dateEpisode 1144: Should I Tell Him I Want a Real Relationship by Melissa Josue of Melissa the Love CoachMelissa helps clients overcome relationship challenges and create deeply fulfilling lives and relationships.Her specialty is helping clients navigate the unique challenges of dating men who are in the process of divorce or dating men who have been previously married (with or without kids).She’s also a certified dating and relationship coach and specializes in working with women who are struggling to decide whether the relationship that they’re in is right for them, or who are engaged to a divorced dad and are struggling with the pressure of becoming an “instant stepmom.”The original post is located here: https://melissathelovecoach.com/should-i-tell-him-i-want-a-real-relationship/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares why loneliness is killing you, and what you can do about it.Episode 1143: Loneliness is Killing You (And What You Can Do About It) by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy PeopleCylon George is a spiritual chaplain, musician, devoted husband, and busy dad of six. He loves listening to people’s stories and helping them gain perspective on life’s opportunities and challenges. The mission of his blog is to help busy people thrive in their spiritual lives so they can live with more joy, peace, purpose, and meaning.The original post is located here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/lonelinessVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Manson shares 6 signs you're in a toxic relationship. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 1142: [Part 2] 6 Signs You’re in a Toxic Relationship by Mark Manson on How to Identify a Bad RelationshipMark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. Sick of the industry, he wrote his first book, Models: Attract Women Through Honesty, and changed the name and focus of his business to address broader self-development topics for men. The book took off, selling tens of thousands of copies. As he branched out into deeper issues of masculinity, self-worth, and the changing cultural landscape, the site grew.By 2013, he had begun writing about larger cultural issues — gender relations, happiness, ambition, life purpose, and cultural perspectives he had gathered while living in various countries around the world. Despite the fact that the business was still directed at men, thousands of women began reading and asking for advice as well.That same year, he made the leap to his own site and domain, broadening the demographics of his audience. The site exploded, garnering millions of views each month.Check out his book: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F---.The original post is located here: https://markmanson.net/toxic-relationship-signs Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Manson shares 6 signs you're in a toxic relationship. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 1141: [Part 1] 6 Signs You’re in a Toxic Relationship by Mark Manson on How to Identify a Bad RelationshipMark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. Sick of the industry, he wrote his first book, Models: Attract Women Through Honesty, and changed the name and focus of his business to address broader self-development topics for men. The book took off, selling tens of thousands of copies. As he branched out into deeper issues of masculinity, self-worth, and the changing cultural landscape, the site grew.By 2013, he had begun writing about larger cultural issues — gender relations, happiness, ambition, life purpose, and cultural perspectives he had gathered while living in various countries around the world. Despite the fact that the business was still directed at men, thousands of women began reading and asking for advice as well.That same year, he made the leap to his own site and domain, broadening the demographics of his audience. The site exploded, garnering millions of views each month.Check out his book: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F---.The original post is located here: https://markmanson.net/toxic-relationship-signs Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Audino answers a listener's question about how to handle post-breakup feelings and fear of being alone foreverEpisode 1140: Q&A - I'm Worried That I'll Be Alone Forever - Handling Post-Breakup Feelings and Rethinking the UnknownVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura Dabney shares two short posts about how to parent an anxious child and how to discipline a teenager who makes bad decisionsEpisode 1139: How to Parent an Anxious Child AND How to Discipline a Teenager Who Makes Bad Decisions both by Dr. Laura DabneyLaura Dabney specializes in helping clients from across the nation break destructive patterns impacting their relationships. With Laura's support, clients discover the path to happier, healthier futures with deeper personal connections. In addition to a life-coaching certification, Laura has obtained her medical degree and completed a psychiatric residency.The original posts are located here: https://www.drldabney.com/article/how-to-parent-an-anxious-child/ & https://www.drldabney.com/article/how-to-discipline-a-teenager/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply shares 14 great ways to talk to your childEpisode 1138: Learn 14 Great Ways to Talk to Your Child by Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply on Getting Through to KidsA certified Speech Pathologist, Adina received her Master’s degree from Hunter College in New York in Communication Sciences. Adina worked in preschools for the developmentally disabled in the New York area before staying home full time with her family.In 2010, she launched Parenting Simply as a community to help parents connect with their children and learn simple, practical and easy to implement skills to create a peaceful home. Parenting Simply’s mission is to reduce the stress that parents and children feel by giving parents communication and organizational tips that can help parents maintain a loving and calm home.The original post is located here: https://parentingsimply.com/learn-14-great-ways-to-talk-to-your-child/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caroline Sweatt-Eldredge with The Gottman Institute talks about emotional bidding and how it can make the difference in your relationshipEpisode 1137: The Little Things That Will Make or Break Your Relationship by Caroline Sweatt-Eldredge of the Gottman InstituteThe Gottman Institute understands that the human family is in crisis, and that all individuals are capable of and deserve compassion. It is their mission to reach out to families in order to help create and maintain greater love and health in relationships. They are committed to an ongoing program of research that increases the understanding of relationships and adds to the development of interventions that have been carefully evaluated. It is their goal to make their services accessible to the broadest reach of people across race, religion, class, culture, sexual orientation, and ethnicity.Want to improve your marriage in 60 seconds or less? Over 40 years of research with thousands of couples has proven a simple fact: small things often can create big changes over time. Got a minute? Sign up for The Gottman Institute's Marriage Minute at http://OLDPodcast.com/marriageThe original post is located here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/little-things-will-make-break-relationship/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nate and Kaley Klemp share an excerpt from their book, "The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Relationship"Episode 1136: An Excerpt From "The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Relationship" by Nate and Kaley KlempNate Klemp is a writer, philosopher, and entrepreneur. Along with his wife Kaley, he is the author of the newly released The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Marriage (Penguin Radom House). He is also the coauthor, with Eric Langshur, of the New York Times Bestseller Start Here: Master the Lifelong Habit of Wellbeing and is a regular contributor for Inc. Magazine, Fast Company, and Mindful. He is also a founding partner at Mindful, one of the world's largest mindfulness media and training companies. Nate holds a B.A. and M.A. in philosophy from Stanford University and a PhD from Princeton University.Kaley Klemp is coauthor of The 80/80 Marriage. She is also one of the nation's leading experts on small-group dynamics and leadership development, a TEDx speaker, and the author of three other books, including the Amazon Bestseller The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership, The Drama-Free Office, and 13 Guidelines for Effective Teams. A favorite with Young Presidents Organization (YPO) forums and chapters, Kaley has facilitated retreats for more than 400 member and spouse forums throughout the world. Kaley is a graduate of Stanford University, where she earned a B.A. in International Relations and an M.A. in Sociology, with a focus on Organizational Behavior. More about the book can be found here: https://www.8080marriage.com/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices