Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting
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Optimal Relationships Daily, steered by the insightful Greg Audino, a seasoned life coach, is a podcast dedicated to enhancing your personal connections. Greg explores the intricate dynamics of relationships, from dating to marriage and parenting. He handpicks and narrates insightful content from a variety of respected bloggers and experts, offering listeners a rich tapestry of perspectives on relationship building, communication, conflict resolution, and self-love.
Greg's approach is both compassionate and pragmatic, blending his life coaching expertise with relatable experiences and actionable advice. His warm, engaging narration makes even the most complex relationship topics accessible and understandable. By focusing on dating, marriage, and parenting, each episode provides you with the tools needed to improve your personal connections. Whether you're looking to deepen your existing relationships, navigate challenges, or understand the subtleties of human connections, Greg's guidance offers a daily dose of wisdom and inspiration to help you foster healthier, more fulfilling relationships in all areas of your life.
This podcast is designed for those passionate about dating, marriage, and parenting. It's your go-to source for practical advice on managing your dating life, strengthening your marriage, and effective parenting. Each episode offers actionable steps to foster healthier relationships, emphasizing the importance of dating, marriage, and parenting in achieving a balanced life.
Listen now, and become an OLD friend--your optimal life awaits..
Greg's approach is both compassionate and pragmatic, blending his life coaching expertise with relatable experiences and actionable advice. His warm, engaging narration makes even the most complex relationship topics accessible and understandable. By focusing on dating, marriage, and parenting, each episode provides you with the tools needed to improve your personal connections. Whether you're looking to deepen your existing relationships, navigate challenges, or understand the subtleties of human connections, Greg's guidance offers a daily dose of wisdom and inspiration to help you foster healthier, more fulfilling relationships in all areas of your life.
This podcast is designed for those passionate about dating, marriage, and parenting. It's your go-to source for practical advice on managing your dating life, strengthening your marriage, and effective parenting. Each episode offers actionable steps to foster healthier relationships, emphasizing the importance of dating, marriage, and parenting in achieving a balanced life.
Listen now, and become an OLD friend--your optimal life awaits..
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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 2898: Courtney Carver shows how emotional healing begins by creating space in your heart, clearing out pain, guilt, and cluttered thoughts to make room for joy, connection, and purpose. Through gentle yet powerful steps like speaking your truth, slowing down, and letting go, she offers a path to a more meaningful, present, and love-filled life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://bemorewithless.com/heartspace/ Quotes to ponder: "While your bookshelves and countertops have a finite amount of space, the capacity for space in your heart is limitless." "Busyness might mask that heavy heart, but the only way to repair the damage is to slow down, pause and then come to a full stop and address your heart ache." "You deserve a big, full, open heart. A heart full of joy, wonder, love and gratitude." Episode references: Thrive: https://www.amazon.com/Thrive-Arianna-Huffington/dp/0804140847
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 2897: Brooke Blanton explores the quiet power of touch in moments of distress, sharing how something as simple as holding hands with a loved one can offer profound emotional relief. Backed by research on interpersonal synchronization, her story reveals how physical connection can literally align brainwaves, reduce pain, and deepen emotional bonds. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/holding-hands-synchronization/ Quotes to ponder: "You might be surprised at the kinds of emotional connection you can experience together through a small gesture of physical connection." "When the couple was sitting next to each other holding hands, the brainwave sync was the strongest." "We spend years building connections with the people in our lives, romantic partners, close family members, best friends, so consider the importance of physical touch."
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 2896: Ross challenges the common perception that self-improvement, especially in fitness, requires sacrifice and suffering, instead advocating for a mindset that finds joy in the process. His message encourages listeners to reject quick-fix solutions and instead embrace daily growth through passion, consistency, and personal challenge. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://rosstraining.com/blog/2014/01/enjoy-the-process/ Quotes to ponder: "Hard work is not always viewed favorably. Yes, people understand that it is effective, but they have been led to believe that hard work is not enjoyable." "People begin the new year by prepping for deprivation. They believe that the only way to improve is by depriving themselves of life's pleasures." "It all starts by finding something that you are passionate about pursuing."
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 2895: Evan Marc Katz offers a powerful mindset shift for women frustrated with unclear relationships: stop overanalyzing and let men reveal their intentions through their actions. By doing nothing and observing effort, women can avoid emotional burnout, spot dead-end situations early, and regain control over their dating lives. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/blog/dating-tips-advice/the-most-important-dating-advice-you-will-ever-hear-dont-do-anything Quotes to ponder: "Men reveal themselves in their efforts. Nothing else they do matters." "You don't have to DO anything. Just see what he does, and say yes." "Let him do what he wants. If you like it, stay. If you don't like it, go."
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 2894: Rachel Jones offers practical, compassionate guidance on raising children with minimalist values, emphasizing autonomy, emotional intelligence, and leading by example. Discover how small shifts in conversation, organization, and parental behavior can gently instill lifelong habits of simplicity and intentional living. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nourishingminimalism.com/raise-children-minimalist-preferences/ Quotes to ponder: "Talking is essential to decluttering because there is an emotional process that we have to go through as we get rid of things." "Don't go through stuff while they are away, don't toss the junky toys and papers without asking permission." "It's ok to get rid of an unfinished project if they took up knitting and got through 4 inches of a scarf before acknowledging that it frustrated them, give them permission to let things go."
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 2893: Jen shares four playful and practical strategies to help kids take charge of even the most chaotic messes, without the meltdowns. By breaking cleanup into simple tasks like zones, categories, or timed challenges, parents can teach valuable life skills while transforming overwhelming tidying into a confidence-building routine. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://thistimeofmine.com/teach-kids-to-clean-up-big-messes/ Quotes to ponder: "Kids are capable of cleaning even the biggest messes. They just need a little guidance." "Instead of expecting them to clean everything in one shot, let kids clean up in increments of 5 minutes, 10 minutes or whatever they can handle." "Cleaning by categories means cleaning up by toy type or container. It quickly changes an overwhelming job into something much more manageable."
![2892: [Part 2] How Goals and Intentions Help With Grief by Reid Peterson of Grief Refuge on Purpose After Loss](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/d/5/f/2/d5f24c53b5d6c28c16c3140a3186d450/ORD2892.jpg "2892: [Part 2] How Goals and Intentions Help With Grief by Reid Peterson of Grief Refuge on Purpose After Loss")
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 2892: Reid Peterson explores how setting gentle goals and flexible intentions can provide structure and emotional relief during the grieving process. By focusing on life-affirming goals and moment-to-moment intentions, grievers can create space for healing without pressure or judgment. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://griefrefuge.medium.com/how-goals-and-intentions-help-with-grief-81abeafd805d Quotes to ponder: "Listing out 5 life focused goals will help sustain some balance in your grieving process." "It's easy to think that the more you keep yourself busy, the less grief will hurt." "Intentions are naturally more self compassionate, forgiving, nurturing, and supportive."
![2891: [Part 1] How Goals and Intentions Help With Grief by Reid Peterson of Grief Refuge on Purpose After Loss](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/b/7/1/6/b716df3663bb406216c3140a3186d450/ORD2891.jpg "2891: [Part 1] How Goals and Intentions Help With Grief by Reid Peterson of Grief Refuge on Purpose After Loss")
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 2891: Reid Peterson offers a compassionate take on why traditional SMART goals often fall short during the grieving process. Instead of pushing for progress, he encourages a more intuitive approach, like creating a personal sanctuary, to allow emotions to be safely processed without pressure or timelines. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://griefrefuge.medium.com/how-goals-and-intentions-help-with-grief-81abeafd805d Quotes to ponder: "Most people impacted by grief say that Smart goals don't work so well. They feel so much pressure to move on too quickly." "Your grief process is unique and the last thing you want to do is put more pressure on yourself, feel overwhelmed, and then feel stuck in your grief." "Essentially, you're dosing your grief. It's a focused time to grieve and mourn. It's also limited."
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 2890: Tonya Lester challenges the common misconception that intense emotional entanglement equals love, revealing how unhealthy attachments and trauma bonds can masquerade as romantic connection. She outlines clear signs of emotional maturity versus toxic cycles, encouraging listeners to choose relationships that support well-being over those rooted in fear and dysfunction. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.tonyalester.com/blog/love-vs-attachment Quotes to ponder: "Unhealthy attachments are based on fear, not emotional generosity." "Trauma bonds masquerade as love, but they are not the same thing." "Love sometimes involves seeing each other at our worst, but it does not mean bringing out the worst in each other."
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 2889: Janet Anthony unpacks three common misconceptions that introverts often face: being mislabeled as shy, seen as antisocial, or assumed to dislike talking. Her reflections challenge stereotypes and invite extroverts to better understand the nuanced inner world of introversion, where solitude, depth, and meaningful conversations thrive. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://introvertdear.com/news/introvert-people-often-misunderstand/ Quotes to ponder: "Shyness is the fear of negative judgment, and introversion is a preference for quiet, minimally stimulating environments." "I do more listening than talking, which is one characteristic you'll find in most (if not all) introverts." "We introverts may shock others with our quality content and amazing presentations." Episode references: Quiet by Susan Cain: https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0307352153
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 2888: Jay and Heather Harrington reveal how embracing novelty and creating "first moments" can help slow the perceived passage of time and make life feel fuller. Drawing on neuroscience and personal stories, they show that by intentionally breaking routines and seeking new experiences, we can deepen our memories and enrich our everyday lives. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/slow-life-magic-first-moments Quotes to ponder: "There's no reason that the majority of our first moments need to take place during our teens and twenties." "Do something new every day. Look forward to something every day." "Time is this rubbery thing…it stretches out when you really turn your brain resources on, and when you say, Episode references: The Possibilian (The New Yorker article on David Eagleman): https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2011/04/25/the-possibilian Moonwalking With Einstein: https://www.amazon.com/Moonwalking-Einstein-Science-Remembering-Everything/dp/0143120530
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 2887: Allison Carmen reflects on how early experiences with bullies can shape a child's self-perception and future confidence, revealing that true strength lies in compassion, not control. By teaching children to recognize the fear behind cruelty, they can reclaim their inner power, avoid intimidation, and build a foundation for lasting success grounded in empathy and self-assurance. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://www.allisoncarmen.com/can-our-childrens-view-of-the-bully-be-tied-to-their-future-success/ Quotes to ponder: "Real strength does not need to prove anything. It can stand on its own without a word spoken and that is the real power." "It takes more strength to be peaceful, loving and kind in the face of adversity than to yell and scream and hurt the ones around you." "My hope is that true strength will follow them through life so their success won't be determined by the bully in the room."
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 2886: Adina Soclof offers a compassionate and practical guide for parents struggling with anger and frustration. By learning new communication strategies, recognizing emotional triggers, and using mindful self-talk, parents can strengthen their relationships with their children and reduce guilt-driven blowups. Her tools empower families to build emotional awareness, resilience, and healthier daily dynamics. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://parentingsimply.com/5-surefire-ways-to-stop-losing-it-with-your-kids/ Quotes to ponder: "Positive, neutral self-talk is calming and will motivate you to think of solutions." "When we say we are sorry to our children we are role modeling for them what to do when they mess up and hurt someone's feelings." "Once I was able to give my children a way to read my moods, they became more respectful of my feelings. In turn, I became more aware of what they needed when they were in their own 'red zones.' When I gave myself permission to talk about my moods with my children we started working as a team."
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 2885: Jenny Lee reflects on the first real parenting break in years, as her kids finally entertain themselves, thanks to Minecraft and a finished basement. In this honest and humorous piece, she explores the balance between tech-fueled quiet and human connection, reminding us that even in the digital age, what kids truly crave is time with us. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.hellobrio.com/blog/video-games Quotes to ponder: "Toddlers' life energy comes to a peak and it shoots out of their eyes and greasy fingers every waking minute of every day. They demand attention at every moment." "In nurturing them back from robot children to human children with eye-to-eye communication and interaction, they seek more tickles and wrestling matches and hugs." "We realize that all they really want is us." Episode references: Trader Joe's: https://www.traderjoes.com
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 2884: Dr. Diana Kirschner offers a compassionate and practical guide to establishing healthy boundaries that strengthen relationships and preserve individuality. By learning to say no, claim personal space, and communicate needs with love, you'll reduce conflict, avoid co-dependence, and create deeper intimacy and mutual respect. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lovein90days.com/what-are-healthy-relationship-boundaries/ Quotes to ponder: "You don't need to go on and on justifying why you are saying no. Justifications often give your partner the sense that your 'no' is negotiable." "You don't have open up or to ask your partner about every little thought or feeling you have." "Focus on yourself and feel and think about what you need to happen in your relationship."
![2883: [Part 2] How I Finally Let Go Of My Ex – The Last Step by Eddie Corbano of Love's A Game on Moving Forward](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/2/c/6/d/2c6d13e9c08e204816c3140a3186d450/ORD2883.jpg "2883: [Part 2] How I Finally Let Go Of My Ex – The Last Step by Eddie Corbano of Love's A Game on Moving Forward")
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 2883: Eddie Corbano shares the powerful final chapter of his breakup recovery, a bold decision to attend his ex's wedding as a way to test his emotional freedom. His story illustrates the true meaning of letting go, offering insight into how reclaiming your power and facing your fears can mark the beginning of genuine healing and freedom from past attachments. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lovesagame.com/how-i-finally-let-go-of-my-ex-the-last-step/ Quotes to ponder: "Whether it's time or not to face your Ex solely depends on your progress in your recovery." "Consciously letting go means saying goodbye to that limiting belief that only your Ex means happiness and no one else." "There is a technique where you consciously expose yourself to your memories with your Ex in order to 'desensitize.'"
![2882: [Part 1] How I Finally Let Go Of My Ex – The Last Step by Eddie Corbano of Love's A Game on Moving Forward](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/6/a/d/1/6ad1025b9f206cc216c3140a3186d450/ORD2882.jpg "2882: [Part 1] How I Finally Let Go Of My Ex – The Last Step by Eddie Corbano of Love's A Game on Moving Forward")
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 2882: Eddie Corbano shares the unexpected emotional breakdown he experienced long after a breakup he believed he'd moved past, triggered by a random love song. Through this moment, he uncovers the hidden belief still tying him to his ex and offers a powerful tool that helped him truly release the past and open up to new love. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lovesagame.com/how-i-finally-let-go-of-my-ex-the-last-step/ Quotes to ponder: "Never underestimate the power of a single belief." "Break-up recovery essentially boils down to one thing, changing a set of dominant beliefs." "You're NOT over your Ex and you haven't let go until you can do this ONE thing: Stand in front of them, talk to them and feel NOTHING." Episode references: Viktor E. Frankl quote from Man's Search for Meaning: https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/080701429X
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 2881: The Live Happy Team explores how small, thoughtful acts can deeply enrich your most important relationships, whether with a partner, child, or friend. With expert-backed insights and fun, meaningful tips like journaling with your spouse or planning a family fun day, you'll learn simple ways to create lasting connection, joy, and emotional resilience in everyday life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.livehappy.com/relationships/all-you-need-is-love/ Quotes to ponder: "Food brings the family to the table, but it is the conversation and the connection that keeps the family at the table and provides the emotional benefits." "Our relationships with our children improve the most when we work on our relationships with ourselves." "Relationships thrive when there is an investment in an emotional piggy bank." Episode references: The 5 Love Languages: https://www.amazon.com/Five-Love-Languages-Secret-Lasts/dp/080241270X
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 2880: Doug Spencer offers a clear, practical guide for parents on how to ensure their children are protected both emotionally and financially in the event of their passing. From choosing the right guardian to structuring a testamentary trust, he breaks down the key decisions every parent must make to avoid letting the state determine their children's future. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.financialfinesse.com/2019/01/14/what-every-parent-needs-to-know-about-creating-a-will/ Quotes to ponder: "You have to make a will! Your will is your directions to the probate court, telling them who gets to care for your kids, who gets to handle the money for them, how that money can be used and when your kids can get it." "You are using your will to create a trust that only goes into effect when you die. It determines who manages the money, what it can be used for and when your kids actually get the money." "You can choose a person or a corporation, e.g. a bank or trust company, to be in charge of the trust (aka the trustee)."
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 2879: Dr. Lisa Firestone explores why breakups can feel emotionally devastating, even in relationships that were already distant or unsatisfying, by uncovering the hidden role of the "fantasy bond." She explains how we often mourn the illusion of safety and identity we built within the relationship rather than the actual connection, and how facing this truth can help us heal, grow, and find real intimacy. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/why-break-ups-hurt-so-much/ Quotes to ponder: "A fantasy bond is a term developed by my father, psychologist Robert Firestone, to describe an imagined connection a person develops to another person, thereby creating an illusion of security or false sense of safety." "When we break up with someone, and we are willing to let go of this illusion of connection, we might find that we are far less devastated by the separation." "You're not losing your identity by losing your relationship. You may even be opening up a door to get to know yourself better."
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this was all I had to hear ❤️🫂
this is a quick and easy listen I like to keep a copy of it downloaded to my phone so I can listen to it while I'm in the car during times where I'm feeling anxious or stressed about a certain social situation or things get tense at home.poignant!
wow that was perfect , l think u change alot lives with youre episodes . thank you✨
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completely disappointed in this pod cast, twisted views of what a man really is.
Oh please. Another entitled Mom telling us how perfect she is.
Thank you for this!! I needed this!!!
this is so shallow how do you consider this real advice...
All great information! Thank you for the reminders. 😘
Oh, I can relate to this! Though it is not like having 2 houses near one another, there are some similarities. My current relationship is we have a house together in India, but I come back to my home country ( for 4-6months) to visit with my family and work a little. He remains in India taking care of the orchard and running the house. We have been in this type of telationship for 6 years and it is the best relationship I've ever had in my entire life. With todays technology...video chatting...were always connected. When I return its like seeing each other for the first time...simply awesome! Works for us!
re: Episode 157: This is awful advice from an obviously selfish man who believes it is okay for men to have a narcissistic harem.