Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

2853: On Burnout and Your (Loss of) Personal Identity by Jenny Lee of Hello Brio on Burnout Recovery

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com [https://oldpodcast.com/]. Episode 2853: Jenny Lee explores the silent crisis many mothers face: the erasure of personal identity under the weight of parenthood. By reframing burnout not as a failure but as a signal to reinvest in what makes you, you, she offers tangible steps to reclaim your sense of self, starting with self-care and extending into rediscovery, compromise, and purpose. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.hellobrio.com/blog/burnout [https://www.hellobrio.com/blog/burnout] Quotes to ponder: "It's not okay for us to say, 'It's tough, and I think I made a huge mistake becoming a parent.'" "Self-care should be your baseline: Get your full night's sleep, and exercise regularly." "In rediscovering your sense of identity, you will be a better mother. A better employee. A happier, more well-rounded person." Episode references: Untamed by Glennon Doyle: https://www.amazon.com/Untamed-Glennon-Doyle/dp/1984801252 [https://www.amazon.com/Untamed-Glennon-Doyle/dp/1984801252]

2852: A Paradigm Shift in New Year's Resolutions by Allison Carmen on Fresh Mindset Shifts

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com [https://oldpodcast.com/]. Episode 2852: Allison Carmen invites us to rethink the purpose behind our New Year's resolutions by drawing on the selfless wisdom of Amma, the Hugging Saint. Instead of resolutions rooted solely in personal gain, she challenges us to shift our focus toward small acts of service that can profoundly impact others, offering a more meaningful path to growth and fulfillment. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://www.allisoncarmen.com/a-paradigm-shift-in-new-years-resolutions/ [http://www.allisoncarmen.com/a-paradigm-shift-in-new-years-resolutions/] Quotes to ponder: "Where there is true love, anything is effortless." "Many of us are licking off the chocolate and only giving up the peanuts just to keep our lives the way they are today." "Maybe we can stop looking at work emails for the sake of efficiency while riding the elevator and instead have a conversation with an elderly neighbor." Episode references: Amma (Mata Amritanandamayi): https://amma.org [https://amma.org/] Embracing the World: https://www.embracingtheworld.org [https://www.embracingtheworld.org/]

2851: Where to Meet Men Offline by Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love In 90 Days on Meeting Men Naturally

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com [https://oldpodcast.com/]. Episode 2851: Dr. Diana Kirschner reveals six powerful strategies for meeting high-quality men in real life by stepping away from dating apps and toward enriching, "mentastic" activities. From advanced hobby groups to teaching classes and changing up your routine, her approach encourages authentic connection through shared interests and natural chemistry. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lovein90days.com/where-to-meet-men-offline/ [https://lovein90days.com/where-to-meet-men-offline/] Quotes to ponder: "Mentastic activities are ongoing classes or activities that really interest you and that have lots of men in them." "Find and say hello to three new men every day." "You will be in your element, at maximum charisma, and usually surrounded by men who look up to you." Episode references: Society for American Baseball Research: https://sabr.org [https://sabr.org/] Habitat for Humanity: https://www.habitat.org [https://www.habitat.org/] Meetup: https://www.meetup.com [https://www.meetup.com/]

2850: [Part 2] Should I Be Worried if He Hasn't Said "I Love You" by Melissa Josue of Melissa the Love Coach on Understanding Relationship Pace

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com [https://oldpodcast.com/]. Episode 2850: Melissa Josue offers thoughtful, empowering guidance for navigating the emotional gray area when your partner hasn't said "I love you." She shares practical ways to open communication, clarify emotional needs, and assess readiness for deeper commitment, while also addressing how to gently handle an ex who still hopes for reconciliation. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://melissathelovecoach.com/should-i-be-worried-if-he-hasnt-said-i-love-you/ [https://melissathelovecoach.com/should-i-be-worried-if-he-hasnt-said-i-love-you/] Quotes to ponder: "I want a relationship where I know my man loves me. What do you think about this?" "The worst case scenario is that he doesn't reciprocate your feelings. But either way, your sharing and your honesty increases your confidence." "There's no easy way to do it if he's still in love with you. It's going to be painful either way because he still has feelings for you."

2849: [Part 1] Should I Be Worried if He Hasn't Said "I Love You" by Melissa Josue of Melissa the Love Coach on Understanding Relationship Pace

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com [https://oldpodcast.com/]. Episode 2849: Melissa Josue highlights the importance of honoring your emotional needs when a partner hasn't said "I love you" after a long-term relationship. She urges self-reflection on what love means to you and whether your need for verbal affirmation is a core requirement for deeper commitment. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://melissathelovecoach.com/should-i-be-worried-if-he-hasnt-said-i-love-you/ [https://melissathelovecoach.com/should-i-be-worried-if-he-hasnt-said-i-love-you/] Quotes to ponder: "Whenever you're feeling an issue in your relationship, it's not 'nothing.' It's a need or requirement that's not being met for you in your relationship." "Going into deeper levels of involvement and commitment with someone without feeling truly secure in where the relationship is going is worrisome because it doesn't feel 'safe.'" "What matters is how YOU want to be loved."