Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

2922: How to Support People In Emotional Pain by Rachel Shanken of Mind Body Wise on Emotional Support

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 2922: Rachel Shanken shares compassionate, practical guidance on how to truly support someone in emotional pain, without minimizing, fixing, or dismissing their experience. Drawing inspiration from Megan Devine's work at Refuge in Grief, she offers powerful language shifts that replace common but harmful phrases with words rooted in empathy and presence. This piece helps you become a steadier, more supportive friend or partner by teaching you how to "be with" someone in their hardest moments. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://mindbodywise.com/blog/how-to-support/ [https://mindbodywise.com/blog/how-to-support/] Quotes to ponder: "Silence really is golden." "Healing takes time. Everyone heals at his/her own pace. I hope you feel better soon." "Don't try to fix and don't "do"…instead "be with.""

2921: Why We Don't Tell People About Our Dreams by Margo Aaron of That Seems Important on Protecting Goals

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 2921: Margo Aaron explores the surprising shame that keeps us from sharing our dreams, revealing that it's not ridicule we fear most, but accountability. Through stories from her time in a psychiatric clinic and conversations with hundreds of adults, she uncovers how secrecy protects us from being "on the hook." Listen to discover why vulnerability, community, and gentle accountability are essential to bringing our dreams to life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thatseemsimportant.com/psychology/why-we-dont-tell-people-about-our-dreams/ [https://www.thatseemsimportant.com/psychology/why-we-dont-tell-people-about-our-dreams/] Quotes to ponder: "With a stranger, you can release the tension of your secret without any accountability." "We carry our dreams in secret. Hold them tight to our chest. And tell no one." "Sharing our dreams carries shame. Shame about the content of the dream. Shame about possessing the dream. Shame about our inability to fulfill, begin, or finish the dream." Episode references: Eat Pray Love: https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Pray-Love-Elizabeth-Gilbert/dp/0143038419 [https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Pray-Love-Elizabeth-Gilbert/dp/0143038419]

2920: Diet Culture: How the Diet Industry is Hurting Moms by Crystal Karges on Diet Culture Impact

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 2920: Crystal Karges exposes how diet culture preys on mothers' vulnerabilities, especially during the fragile postpartum season, selling weight loss as a false solution to deeper fears of rejection and inadequacy. She challenges the harmful "bounce-back" narrative and unrealistic body standards, calling women to reclaim motherhood with compassion and body trust. This powerful reflection invites mothers to resist diet culture and embrace the miraculous strength and wisdom of their bodies. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.crystalkarges.com/blog/killing-us-softly-how-diet-culture-is-sabotaging-motherhood [https://www.crystalkarges.com/blog/killing-us-softly-how-diet-culture-is-sabotaging-motherhood] Quotes to ponder: "Giving birth and being born brings us into the essence of creation, where the human spirit is courageous and bold and the body, a miracle of wisdom." "Research has shown that women's body satisfaction worsens from 1 to 9 months postpartum, with negative body image being directly correlated with poor mental health and abnormal eating behaviors." "When everything we see has been photoshopped or altered in some form or fashion, we are brainwashed to believe that our bodies should look like the unicorn that doesn't exist."

2919: [Part 2] 7 Easy Ways to Be a Better Mom (Real Advice From Full-Time Moms) by Maggie Towne with Get Your Gusto Back

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 2919: Maggie Towne shares heartfelt, practical guidance to help moms grow in confidence, release guilt, and embrace grace in everyday motherhood. From learning self-love and letting go of toxic comparisons to prioritizing alone-time and meaningful connection, her advice encourages moms to care for themselves so they can show up more fully for their children. It's a refreshing reminder that becoming a better mom starts with becoming a healthier, happier you. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.getyourgustoback.com/how-to-be-a-better-mom/ [https://www.getyourgustoback.com/how-to-be-a-better-mom/] Quotes to ponder: "Comparisons don't help anyone. You know your child's needs." "You aren't perfect! So stop trying to be." "The way to become the best mom that you can be… is to become the best person that you can be."

2918: [Part 1] 7 Easy Ways to Be a Better Mom (Real Advice From Full-Time Moms) by Maggie Towne with Get Your Gusto Back

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 2918: Maggie Towne challenges overwhelmed mothers to release the pressure of perfection and embrace the power of simply being good and consistent. She shares practical, realistic self-care habits that restore energy, confidence, and emotional balance, helping mothers show up more present and refreshed for their families. If guilt and exhaustion have been constant companions, this guidance offers a hopeful and sustainable reset. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.getyourgustoback.com/how-to-be-a-better-mom/ [https://www.getyourgustoback.com/how-to-be-a-better-mom/] Quotes to ponder: "You don't need to be a perfect mom. You don't need to be a better mom than other moms. And you don't need to prove anything to anyone." "Your only goal now is to be a good mom as consistently as you can. Love your child. Feed your child." "Taking care of yourself will give you a "full cup", which will help you fill your child's cup." Episode references: Obé Fitness: https://obefitness.com/ [https://obefitness.com/] NEOU Fitness: https://neoufitness.com/ [https://neoufitness.com/] Beachbody On Demand (BODi): https://www.bodi.com/ [https://www.bodi.com/]