3096: [Part 1] 5 Things that Happen When You Embrace Being Alone by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel on Self-Love

3096: [Part 1] 5 Things that Happen When You Embrace Being Alone by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel on Self-Love

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join [https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join] 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 3096: Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel explains what happens when you embrace being alone. In part 1, he shares why so many of us fear solitude and how learning to stand on your own develops hidden strengths, builds confidence, and leads to healthy relationships free of codependency. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.marcandangel.com/2015/06/21/5-things-that-happen-when-you-embrace-being-alone/ [https://www.marcandangel.com/2015/06/21/5-things-that-happen-when-you-embrace-being-alone/] Quotes to ponder: "Don't be scared to walk alone, and don't be scared to like it." "being alone does not mean you are lonely, and being lonely does not mean you are alone" "It's always better to be alone than to be in bad company." Optimal Relationships Daily is a daily relationship advice podcast where we narrate the best articles on healthy relationships, dating, marriage, and family, read to you by a professional narrator so you can strengthen your closest connections a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

3095: THAT Person is More Important Than Your Phone by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Quality Time

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join [https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join] 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 3095: Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares a moment from an optometrist's waiting room that captures how phones pull us away from the people right in front of us. He explains why everyone, from your spouse and kids to the barista and the co-worker, deserves your full attention, and offers a simple reminder for strengthening your closest relationships. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/that-person-is-more-important-than-your-phone/ [https://www.becomingminimalist.com/that-person-is-more-important-than-your-phone/] Quotes to ponder: "A human being does not receive their worth on whether I know them or not." "There's nothing wrong with phones. I appreciate all the positive changes they have brought into my life." "The next time you have opportunity to direct attention toward another human being, keep this reminder in mind: THAT person is more important than my phone." Optimal Relationships Daily is a daily relationship advice podcast where we narrate the best articles on healthy relationships, dating, marriage, and family, read to you by a professional narrator so you can strengthen your closest connections a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

3094: Parents Considering Divorce by Dr. Laura Markham of Peaceful Parent Happy Kids on Parenting Advice

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join [https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join] 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 3094: Dr. Laura Markham of Peaceful Parent Happy Kids answers a letter from a mother weighing separation, with relationship advice for parents considering divorce. She explains why couples counseling is worth trying first, what the research says about how kids cope, and the biggest risk factors to protect children from if a marriage does end. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.ahaparenting.com/read/protecting-kids-when-parents-divorce [https://www.ahaparenting.com/read/protecting-kids-when-parents-divorce] Quotes to ponder: "The irony of divorcing with children is that for your children to come out of the experience in good shape, it helps enormously if the parents can work together well for the benefit of the child." "About half of all couples who go to counseling work out their issues and stay together in a growing, happy, relationship." "The literature on resiliency shows that one of the most important factors is having a close relationship with at least one parent, who is able to help the child with his emotions." Optimal Relationships Daily is a daily relationship advice podcast where we narrate the best articles on healthy relationships, dating, marriage, and family, read to you by a professional narrator so you can strengthen your closest connections a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

3093: Confessions of a Parent (From the Dinner Table) by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Positive Parenting

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join [https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join] 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 3093: Dr. Kelly Flanagan shares a funny and honest confession about family dinners with three kids. He reveals how the nightly circus at the table became a lesson in letting go of what he wants, accepting his kids as they are, and finding the quiet mind and settled heart that make for healthy relationships at home. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drkellyflanagan.com/confessions-of-a-parent-from-the-dinner-table/ [https://drkellyflanagan.com/confessions-of-a-parent-from-the-dinner-table/] Quotes to ponder: "Eckhart Tolle says stress is what happens when we want to be in a different moment, a different place, or a different circumstance." "I could achieve the order I want with an iron fist or a screaming voice, but at what cost?" "And the sweet irony is this: the quiet mind and the settled heart are what we wanted all along." Optimal Relationships Daily is a daily relationship advice podcast where we narrate the best articles on healthy relationships, dating, marriage, and family, read to you by a professional narrator so you can strengthen your closest connections a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

3092: The Dangers Of Post Break-Up Dating by Eddie Corbano of Loves A Game on Breakup Recovery

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join [https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join] 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 3092: Eddie Corbano of Loves A Game reveals the dangers of dating too soon after a break-up. He explains why the void left by your Ex can sabotage new connections, offers three simple rules for post break-up dating, and shares a reader's honest story about online dating before she was ready. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lovesagame.com/the-dangers-of-post-break-up-dating/ [https://lovesagame.com/the-dangers-of-post-break-up-dating/] Quotes to ponder: "A typical mistake people often make after their break-up is to start dating too soon." "Whatever you do, don't go against your instincts and don't date because you think it will help you getting over your Ex faster." "Sometimes you need to put your fishing rod down and go and enjoy your life." Optimal Relationships Daily is a daily relationship advice podcast where we narrate the best articles on healthy relationships, dating, marriage, and family, read to you by a professional narrator so you can strengthen your closest connections a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]