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Brian Highfield shares an excerpt from his book titled Bazooka Proof: Create a Foundation of Fulfillment So Your Happiness Can ThriveEpisode 797: An Excerpt from Bazooka Proof: Create a Foundation of Fulfillment So Your Happiness Can Thrive by Brian HighfieldThrough his own transformation from a depressed youth into the happiest person he’s ever met, author, speaker, and entrepreneur Brian Highfield inspires others how to live their own life of fulfillment. After retiring from a successful career as a global communications leader in his forties, Highfield founded multimillion-dollar businesses in the sports and healthcare arenas. Now, in addition to speaking regularly at seminars, he shares principles on the topics of happiness, health, finances, and personal growth on his website, TheBeardedPhilosopher.com. You can follow his journey via social media on Instagram @therealbeardedphilospher and Facebook. He and his wife, Holly, are stay-at-home parents to one son and split their time between Sarasota, Florida and Cleveland, Ohio.More information about the book can be found here:https://www.amazon.com/Bazooka-Proof-Foundation-Fulfillment-Happiness/dp/1642798983Please Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Groupand Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Wilson breaks down ambivalence from a new angle.Episode 796: Ambivalence by Keith Wilson of Keith Wilson Counseling on How To Find Balance In Your RelationshipsKeith Wilson is a licensed mental health counselor and certified alcohol and substance abuse counselor in New York State, with more than 30 years experience. Keith has done a lot of writing about ways to improve your relationships and become the person you would like to be. His newest book is The Road to Reconciliation: A Comprehensive Guide to Peace When Relationships Go Bad.The original post is located here: https://keithwilsoncounseling.com/2020/02/07/ambivalence/Please Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Groupand Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay and Heather Harrington of Life and Whim discuss the value of getting outside for children.Episode 795: Why Getting Outside, and Doing New Things, Makes Your Kids Happy by Jay & Heather Harrington of Life And WhimJay and Heather Harrington are the husband and wife team behind Life and Whim. They started Life and Whim after moving their family to Traverse City, a small town on the shores of Lake Michigan, to break the script of their life and reimagine what's possible. They live in pursuit of a purposeful, meaningful, active, and simple life.The original post is located here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/2018/outside-kids-new-experienceshttps://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/2018/outside-kids-new-experiencesPlease Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Facebook Groupand Join the Ol' Family to get your Free GiftsBetterHelp online counseling is there for you. Best of all it's a truly affordable option - Optimal Relationship Daily listeners get 10% off your first month with discount code ORD. So why not get started today? Go to BetterHelp.com/ordInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karen Liszewski of Karen Sincerely encourages mothers to love their bodies after giving birth.Episode 794: Embracing Your Body After Having A Baby by Karen Liszewski of Karen Sincerely on Pregnancy Body TransformationsKaren lives in South Jersey with her three dogs, husband and 4 year old daughter Olivia. Graduating from Seton Hall University with a B.A. in Journalism and Public Relations, she was a staff writer for the Setonian and a Public Affairs Intern at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. One of her proudest moments as a writer so far has been interviewing Tim Gunn from 'Project Runway' and subsequently winning Honorable Mention in NJ for Feature Writing. When she is not busy as a stay-at-home-mom she enjoys reading, going to the boardwalk in Ocean City and watching the Real Housewives.The original post is located here: https://karensincerely.com/embracing-your-body-after-having-a-baby/Please Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Facebook Groupand Join the Ol' Family to get your Free GiftsBetterHelp online counseling is there for you. Best of all it's a truly affordable option - Optimal Relationship Daily listeners get 10% off your first month with discount code ORD. So why not get started today? Go to BetterHelp.com/ordInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jodie Eckleberry-Hunt provides us with some cool tricks for dealing with difficult interactions.Episode 793: Cool Tricks to Deal with Difficult People and Get What You Want by Jodie Eckleberry-HuntJodie is a board certified Health Psychologist specializing in brief counseling to improve health, wellness, and relationship functioning.Her training is relationship-based and she strongly values human connections. Beyond that, she focuses on mindfulness based strategies aimed to help people “let go" of the trappings that bind them, in addition to helping others find ways to get their minds and bodies out of ruts of negativity.She’s board certified in Health Psychology and is equipped with the best, most efficient ways to help people change habits and increase their health and wellness potential. Additionally, she provides executive coaching and wellness workshops.The original post is located here: https://medium.com/@jeckleberryhunt/cool-tricks-to-deal-with-difficult-people-and-get-what-you-want-momf-swearyourwaytosanity-cb8452058931Please Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Facebook Groupand Join the Ol' Family to get your Free GiftsBetterHelp online counseling is there for you. Best of all it's a truly affordable option - Optimal Relationship Daily listeners get 10% off your first month with discount code ORD. So why not get started today? Go to BetterHelp.com/ordInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judith Orloff of Highly Sensitive Refuge uncovers self-care practices for those who are particularly empathic and sensitive.Episode 792: The Art of Self-Care for Empaths and Sensitive People by Judith Orloff with Highly Sensitive RefugeCo-founders Jenn Granneman and Andre Sólo's mission is to prove that high sensitivity can be strong. It’s okay to be a highly sensitive person (HSP). In fact, the world could use a little more of what HSPs have.They are the voices of Highly Sensitive Refuge, a community where HSPs can be themselves, take a break from the harshness of the world, and feel understood. The original post is located here: https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/self-care-for-empaths-and-sensitive-people/Please Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Facebook Groupand Join the Ol' Family to get your Free GiftsBetterHelp online counseling is there for you. Best of all it's a truly affordable option - Optimal Relationship Daily listeners get 10% off your first month with discount code ORD. So why not get started today? Go to BetterHelp.com/ordInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ellie Lisitsa with The Gottman Institute shares why trusting yourself is important and how to do it.Episode 791: Trusting Yourself by Ellie Lisitsa with The Gottman Institute on How To Create Trust in Your RelationshipsThe 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/self-care-trusting-yourself/Please Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Facebook Groupand Join the Ol' Family to get your Free GiftsBetterHelp online counseling is there for you. Best of all it's a truly affordable option - Optimal Relationship Daily listeners get 10% off your first month with discount code ORD. So why not get started today? Go to BetterHelp.com/ordInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Goins of Goins Writer shares a meaningful story about a trophy he once received from his father.Episode 790: The Trophy: An Essay About My Dad & Fatherhood by Jeff Goins of Goins Writer on Parenting & Growing UpJeff Goins is the best-selling author of five books including The Art of Work and Real Artists Don't Starve. On his blog, he shares his thoughts on writing, life, and creative work.The original post is located here:https://goinswriter.com/dad-essay/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Facebook Groupand Join the Ol' Family to get your Free GiftsSave the time. Save some money. And most importantly, save your sanity by checking these guys out at www.generationtux.com/ORD and use promo code ORD for 10% off the entire groom's party.Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ali Cornish of Everthrive shares 7 reasons why you should ritualize your life.Episode 789: 7 Reasons You Should Ritualize Your Life by Ali Cornish of Everthrive on Creating Family TraditionsAli Cornish created Everthrive as a response to the increasing pace, materialism, and detachment of today's society. Through words and photos, she brings awareness to the importance of living simply, healthfully, and authentically. Life can be better lived when we disconnect from distraction, slow down, and focus on what is truly important.In addition to managing and contributing to Everthrive, she also helps others create compelling content for websites, campaigns, and social media ventures through The Media Acorn.The original post is located here: http://everthrive.org/blog/7-reasons-you-should-ritualize-your-lifePlease Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Groupand Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ellen Burgan teaches us how to build a circle of support.Episode 788: How to Build a Circle of Support for Your Life by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy on Finding True SupportersEllen Burgan is a midlife woman who loves to have fun, yet has a big appreciation for the art of relaxation. She prefers to live spontaneously and go where the wind blows. If It Brings You Joy is a blog that inspires ideas to make life a little better for yourself and others. Ellen has a passion for bringing joy to her life and share her ideas with you.The original post is located here: https://ifitbringsyoujoy.com/circle-of-support/Please Rate & Review the Show!Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Groupand Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices