Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

2787: The ABCs of Not Taking Things Personally AND What My Daughter Taught Me About Love by Stella Grizont on Emotional Intelligence

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 2787: Stella Grizont explores how to build emotional resilience by not taking things personally, offering practical tools to shift from reaction to curiosity and compassion. She then shares a heartfelt reflection on unconditional love through a simple yet powerful moment with her daughter, reminding us of the profound healing in being seen and accepted as we are. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.stellagrizont.com/blogs/the-abcs-of-not-taking-things-personally [https://www.stellagrizont.com/blogs/the-abcs-of-not-taking-things-personally] AND https://www.stellagrizont.com/blogs/what-my-daughter-taught-me-about-love [https://www.stellagrizont.com/blogs/what-my-daughter-taught-me-about-love] Quotes to ponder: "Most of us walk around with a fragile sense of self-worth." "People's behavior is a reflection of their reality, not yours." "Even if someone intends to hurt you, it's still about them and their own pain." Episode references: Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg: https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships/dp/189200528X [https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships/dp/189200528X] The Four Agreements: https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319 [https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319]

2786: One Very Simple, Very Important Piece of Relationship Advice by Vironika Tugaleva on What Truly Strengthens Relationships

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 2786: Vironika Tugaleva shares a transformative perspective on romantic relationships by revealing how our emotional baggage often drives conflict, not our partners' actions. Through deep self-awareness and compassion, she invites us to stop blaming and start healing, offering insight that empowers genuine intimacy. Read along with the original article(s) here:⁠ https://www.vironika.org/important-relationship-advice/⁠ [https://www.vironika.org/important-relationship-advice/] Quotes to ponder: "Most of our relationship problems are not about the relationship at all. They're about our own unresolved issues." "When we are in pain, we lash out. We blame, we attack, we defend." "Blame is a lazy substitute for introspection." Episode references: Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg:⁠ https://www.nonviolentcommunication.com/⁠ [https://www.nonviolentcommunication.com/] The Mastery of Love by Don Miguel Ruiz:⁠ https://www.amazon.com/Mastery-Love-Practical-Relationship-Toltec/dp/1878424424⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/Mastery-Love-Practical-Relationship-Toltec/dp/1878424424] The Untethered Soul:⁠ https://www.amazon.com/Untethered-Soul-Journey-Beyond-Yourself/dp/1572245379⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/Untethered-Soul-Journey-Beyond-Yourself/dp/1572245379]

2785: The Danger of Neglecting Time Alone by Joshua Becker on Why Solitude Matters

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 2785: Joshua Becker reminds us that the constant connectivity of modern life, through social media, smartphones, and endless streams of information, can quietly erode our inner peace and self-awareness. He highlights how solitude, often mistaken for loneliness, is essential for reflection, authenticity, and emotional renewal in an overstimulated world. His insights encourage us to step back, embrace silence, and reclaim our time alone as a vital act of self-preservation. Read along with the original article(s) here:⁠ https://www.becomingminimalist.com/the-danger-of-neglecting-time-alone/⁠ [https://www.becomingminimalist.com/the-danger-of-neglecting-time-alone/] Quotes to ponder: "When there are only 2 friends in front of us but 200 friends online, it becomes increasingly difficult to focus on the 2." "There is never a moment in the day that we cannot be busy selling something to somebody." "Just because our cell phones allow us to be reached at any given point of the day (by voice or text) does not mean that an immediate response is necessary."

2784: Who Should Contribute to a 529 Plan by Wanderer of Millennial Revolution on Smart College Savings Decisions

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 2784: Wanderer dismantles the myth that 529 college savings plans are a smart financial move, revealing how their restrictions and market dependence often leave families worse off. With practical alternatives and a clear-eyed view of education costs, he shows how parents can invest more wisely and secure true financial freedom instead of chasing tax breaks that don't deliver. Read along with the original article(s) here:⁠ https://www.millennial-revolution.com/invest/529-plan/⁠ [https://www.millennial-revolution.com/invest/529-plan/] Quotes to ponder: "Parents are told they're doing the right thing by saving for their kids' college education, but in reality, they're walking straight into a trap." "The government loves programs like the 529 because it gets you to tie up your money for decades, ensuring you keep working and paying taxes." "Instead of locking money away in a 529, invest it in an index fund, let it grow, and teach your kids how to be financially independent." Episode references: Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund (VTSAX):⁠ https://investor.vanguard.com/investment-products/mutual-funds/profile/vtsax⁠ [https://investor.vanguard.com/investment-products/mutual-funds/profile/vtsax] The Simple Path to Wealth:⁠ https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Path-Wealth-financial-independence/dp/1533667926 [https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Path-Wealth-financial-independence/dp/1533667926]

2783: What Lies Underneath Worry by Margo Aaron of That Seems Important on Understanding the Root of Anxiety

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 2783: Margo Aaron exposes the true face of worry, not as an act of care, but as a defense mechanism shielding us from deeper emotions like grief, powerlessness, and shame. Through her candid reflection, she challenges readers to stop projecting concern onto others and instead confront the discomfort of self-denial and unacknowledged pain that often drives our anxious tendencies. Read along with the original article(s) here:⁠ https://www.thatseemsimportant.com/personal-growth/what-lies-underneath-worry/⁠ [https://www.thatseemsimportant.com/personal-growth/what-lies-underneath-worry/] Quotes to ponder: "It's the denial that you have those feelings that makes them grow." "The feelings themselves are not dangerous or bad. They're useful. Feelings are data from your insides telling you what's up." "Should I worry about you is a sort of denialism. It's a deflection. It says, 'Tell me you're ok, so I can be ok.'"