Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

2905: The One Question You Can Ask to Stop Fighting With Your Partner by Dr. Margaret Rutherford on Healthy Connection

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 2905: Dr. Margaret Rutherford reveals how one simple shift in perspective can defuse recurring conflict and bring more compassion into your relationship. By challenging the instinct to take things personally, you can interrupt destructive cycles and reconnect with your partner's humanity, even in moments of stress or misunderstanding. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/the-one-question-you-can-ask-to-stop-fighting-with-your-partner/ [https://drmargaretrutherford.com/the-one-question-you-can-ask-to-stop-fighting-with-your-partner/] Quotes to ponder: "You interpret their actions to be about you, maybe even to the point you think they are intentionally attempting to hurt you." "Most of us want to get along and have the best assumed of us, to be given the benefit of the doubt." "You don't wake up and hope you can make your partner miserable…"

2903: What Is a Highly Sensitive Person - and Are You One? by Sharon Martin of Highly Sensitive Refuge on Nervous System Awareness

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 2903: Sharon Martin explores the unique experiences of highly sensitive people (HSPs), individuals who feel emotions and sensory input more intensely than most. By identifying common traits like emotional depth, empathy, overstimulation, and perfectionism, she offers both validation and practical strategies for HSPs to navigate life with more self-compassion and balance. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/are-you-highly-sensitive-person/ [https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/are-you-highly-sensitive-person/] Quotes to ponder: "Due to your heightened sensitivity to everything and everyone, it makes sense that you need time alone to replenish your energy." "Be careful not to over-schedule yourself and take on too many activities and commitments." "Give yourself the same love and kindness that you extend to others."

2902: Ten Tips To Become a More Peaceful Parent by Dr. Laura Markham of Peaceful Parent Happy Kids on Supportive Guidance

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 2902: Dr. Laura Markham outlines a transformative approach to parenting that replaces punishment with connection, empathy, and emotional regulation. These ten tips help parents move away from power struggles and toward coaching their children with love and respect, fostering emotional intelligence, stronger relationships, and true self-discipline in kids. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.peacefulparenthappykids.com/read/use-positive-discipline [https://www.peacefulparenthappykids.com/read/use-positive-discipline] Quotes to ponder: "Peaceful parenting starts with regulating your own emotions, so that you can be the patient, emotionally generous parent you aspire to be, and that every child deserves." "Defiance is always a relationship problem." "How you treat your child is how she will learn to treat herself." Episode references: The Whole-Brain Child: https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Brain-Child-Revolutionary-Strategies-Developing/dp/0553386697 [https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Brain-Child-Revolutionary-Strategies-Developing/dp/0553386697] Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: https://www.amazon.com/Peaceful-Parent-Happy-Kids-Connecting/dp/0399160280 [https://www.amazon.com/Peaceful-Parent-Happy-Kids-Connecting/dp/0399160280]

2901: Preparing for Baby: How We Cut Down Our Medical Bills by Amanda Brownlow on Family Cost Planning

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 2901: Amanda Brownlow shares how she and her family dramatically reduced their out-of-pocket medical costs during pregnancy and childbirth by overhauling their budget, maximizing their HSA, and staying proactive with insurance billing. Her detailed strategy, covering savings tactics, insurance calls, and even negotiating a bill settlement, offers practical, empowering steps for anyone preparing for the financial side of having a baby. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://hellobrownlow.com/2018/09/24/preparing-for-baby-how-we-saved-half-of-our-income-and-cut-down-our-medical-bills/ [https://hellobrownlow.com/2018/09/24/preparing-for-baby-how-we-saved-half-of-our-income-and-cut-down-our-medical-bills/] Quotes to ponder: "We did a no spend month and every month after that we cut out everything that wasn't necessary." "With putting money into our HSA pre-tax it reduced our overall taxes that were taken out of each paycheck." "Less taxable income = more dollars in our account."

2900: [Part 2] 8 Signs Your Partner Has Too Much Emotional Baggage For A Relationship by Orna and Matthew Walters

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 2900: Orna and Matthew Walters explore how emotional unavailability can sabotage relationships, highlighting key behaviors, like defensiveness, poor conflict resolution, and boundary violations, that signal a partner may not be ready for lasting love. This empowering guide helps listeners recognize red flags early and choose relationships rooted in emotional maturity and mutual respect. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.loveonpurpose.com/too-much-emotional-baggage-for-a-relationship/ [https://www.loveonpurpose.com/too-much-emotional-baggage-for-a-relationship/] Quotes to ponder: "A man who can't handle your emotions certainly can't handle his own." "If he can't take responsibility, let him go. The last thing you need is to be in a relationship with a man who behaves like a child." "Setting and keeping clear boundaries will scare away a man like this."