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Ingrid Y. Helander offers five steps to chill out overheated relationships. Episode 786: 5 Steps to Chill Out Overheated Relationships by Ingrid Y Helander on Better Communication Techniques Ingrid began her career in Marriage and Family Therapy after she had her three children. After her youngest son was diagnosed with a chronic illness, she decided that she wanted to train to work alongside people as they work through life’s difficulties. She has a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Central Connecticut State University. Ingrid specializes in Internal Family Systems and and Intimacy from the Inside Out Couples Therapy. The original post is located here: https://ingridyhelanderlmft.com/5-steps-to-chill-out-overheated-relationships-calm-down/ Join our free community for weekly challenges, live calls, and more: oldpodcast.com/join Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts!   Interested in adve

Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge reflects on his single greatest achievement. Episode 785: My Single Greatest Achievement by Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge on Fatherhood & Family Values Vitaliy Katsenelson is the CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Investment Management Associates. He has written two books on investing, which were published by John Wiley & Sons and have translated into eight languages. The original post is located here: https://contrarianedge.com/my-single-greatest-achievement/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts BetterHelp online counseling is there for you. Best of all it's a truly affordable option - Optimal Relationship Daily listeners get 10% off your first month with discount code ORD. So why not get started today? Go to BetterHelp.com/ord Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more a

Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom shares how to effectively transition kids from summer into the beginning of school. Episode 784: Tips for Transitioning Children from Summer to School by Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom on Parenting Cara Harvey is a wife, mom, online mentor and woman of God. She has been married to her husband, Ron, for 3 years and they live with their 11 year-old stepson, 2-year old daughter and 2-month old son. She currently works as a virtual lifestyle, mindset, and success coach and her mission is to provide women with the tools, resources and community to reach their goals, empower themselves, find their happiness and live a life by design. The original post is located here: https://apurposedrivenmom.com/transition-summer-to-school/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts BetterHelp online counseling is there for you. Best of all it's a truly affordable option - Optimal Relationsh

Dr. Margaret Rutherford shares 4 ways that couples can create kindness with one another. Episode 783: 4 Ways To Create Kindness With Your Partner - Before Your Words Lead To Divorce by Dr. Margaret Rutherford Dr. Margaret Rutherford has been a psychologist in private practice for over twenty-five years. She’s the author of “Perfectly Hidden Depression”, and hosts a weekly podcast, SelfWork with Dr. Margaret Rutherford, where she offers compassionate common-sense directions, ideas and goals toward the changes listeners want to make in healing.  You can learn more about the book at: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/4-ways-to-create-kindness-with-your-partner-before-your-words-lead-to-divorce/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts BetterHelp online counseling is there for you. Best of all it's a truly affordable option - Optimal Relationship Daily listeners get 10% off your first month with discount code ORD.

Evan Marc Katz tells us how to know whether or not a long distance relationship is worth it. Episode 782: How Do You Know If It's Worth It To Try a Long Distance Relationship by Evan Marc Katz on Modern Dating Dating coach Evan Marc Katz has been billed as a “personal trainer for smart, strong, successful women,” helping singles find love since 2003. Thousands of his clients have fallen in love, gotten married, started families, and found happiness, after only a few months of coaching. It’s an unlikely career for a man--much less a man who was called a “serial dater” by CNN--yet that’s what makes Katz such a unique coach. By helping women understand men--what they think, how they act, and what they really want--he empowers them to make healthy, informed choices in love. The original post is located here: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/blog/online-dating-tips-advice/how-do-you-know-its-worth-it-to-try-a-long-distance-relationship Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Fa

Vironika Tugaleva discusses how gossip is a virus and what we can do to prevent it. Episode 781: The Gossip Virus: What It Is and 5 Steps to Kill It by Vironika Tugaleva on How to Show Compassion for Others Vironika Tugaleva was born in Donetsk, Ukraine in 1988. Her early years as a misfit began her painful struggle with mental health. As she struggled with self-acceptance, anxiety, and identity, Vironika found solace in words and music. Her first book, The Love Mindset, won the Readers' Favorite silver medal for Best Self-Help book of 2013. Driven by an urge to spread light in the world, Vironika began to do life coaching, speaking, and writing in the personal growth field. In 2014, Vironika sold her things, left Toronto, and became a digital nomad. She launched her 2nd book in 2017, The Art of Talking to Yourself. Currently, Vironika is working on a poetry book, writing and peforming spoken word, and planning arts-related events. The original post is located here: https://www.vironika.org/the-gossip-virus/

Karl Staib of Bring Gratitude tells parents how they can build a gratitude habit with their kids. Episode 780: How to Build a Gratitude Habit with Your Kids by Karl Staib of Bring Gratitude on Parenting & Teaching Children Karl Staib is an author that seeks out growth at every turn. It's why he writes. He wants to process his thoughts and emotions, learn from them and share them with the world. He grew up in a little town in Pennsylvania called Pipersiville. He moved to Austin, TX in this mid twenties and now he is living in San Antonio with his wife and two boys. If you enjoy his writing, he courages you to reach out to him at BringGratitude.com. He wants to hear about how you've learned to grow from your own struggles. When his father passed it was focusing on gratitude that helped him get through one of the most difficult times in his life. It taught him the importance of bringing gratitude to every single situation. Whether it's a difficult situation like his father's death or amazing one like drinking ic

Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress displays a how we can find gratitude in each day. Episode 779: Today Is Enough by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress on Mindfulness & Living in the Moment Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui's mission as a Joyful Living Educator is to help messy humans like herself quiet the noise of perfectionism, comparison and fear to show up fully to their imperfect and beautiful lives and/or businesses. Her message can be summed up in 3 sentences: You're imperfect; Life is messy; Show up anyway. Krista will help you figure out how. She has a new Seasonal Mindfulness Journal available here: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/52-mondays/ The original post is located here: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/today-is-enough/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParen

Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise shares her thoughts on how to support those who are in emotional pain. Episode 778: How to Support People In Emotional Pain by Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise on Relationship Communication Tips Rachel Shanken is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Yoga Instructor, and now a Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Practitioner. Her philosophy is simple: what you seek is already within you. In the busy lives we lead, it's sometimes difficult to stop, listen and access the knowledge that resides deep inside of ourselves. Using a whole-body, client-centered approach, her passion is to: support you with listening to your own internal wisdom, assist you with connecting to what you really want and help to empower you in taking steps toward achieving your goals. The original post is located here: https://mindbodywise.com/blog/how-to-support/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Interested in

Dr. Diana of Love in 90 Days discusses how to handle it when you find your soulmate at the wrong time. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 777: [Part 2] When You Find Your Soulmate at the Wrong Time by Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love In 90 Days PBS Love expert, psychologist and bestselling author, Diana Kirschner, Ph.D. has helped thousands of singles and couples to find the relationships of their dreams. Along with her team of expert Love Mentor and dating coaches, she uses a unique approach to empower women by phone/Skype all over the world to heal from heartbreak and find lasting love. Dr. Diana is the author of the new books, Find Your Soulmate Online in 6 Simple Steps and 30 Days to Love; the relationship advice book, Sealing the Deal: The Love Mentor’s Guide to Lasting Love and the bestselling dating book, Love in 90 Days, which is the basis for her one-woman PBS TV Show Finding Your Own True Love. Talk with an expert Love Mentor coach for 40 minutes for free, and get special VIP treatment by mentioning the Optima

Dr. Diana of Love in 90 Days discusses how to handle it when you find your soulmate at the wrong time. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 776: [Part 1] When You Find Your Soulmate at the Wrong Time by Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love In 90 Days PBS Love expert, psychologist and bestselling author, Diana Kirschner, Ph.D. has helped thousands of singles and couples to find the relationships of their dreams. Along with her team of expert Love Mentor and dating coaches, she uses a unique approach to empower women by phone/Skype all over the world to heal from heartbreak and find lasting love. Dr. Diana is the author of the new books, Find Your Soulmate Online in 6 Simple Steps and 30 Days to Love; the relationship advice book, Sealing the Deal: The Love Mentor’s Guide to Lasting Love and the bestselling dating book, Love in 90 Days, which is the basis for her one-woman PBS TV Show Finding Your Own True Love. Talk with an expert Love Mentor coach for 40 minutes for free, and get special VIP treatment by mentioning the Optima

Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog discusses how parents can exercise digital minimalism. Episode 775: Digital Minimalism for Parents by Cal Newport on Addictive Technology & Children and Smartphones Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004. In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age as a professor, Newport also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work. His most recent book, Deep Work, argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the knowledge economy, and that individuals who cultivate their ability to concentrate without distraction will thrive. The original post is located here: https://www.calnewport.com/blog/2019/03/01/digital-minimalism-for-parents/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family

Allison Carmen gives us an exercise to help our children feel less stressed about their futures. Episode 774: Helping Our Children Feel Less Stressed and Worried About Their Future by Allison Carmen on Parenting Lessons Allison Carmen holds a B.A. in accounting, a J.D. of Law, and a Master’s of Law in taxation. After working for a large law firm in Manhattan, Allison founded her own law firm and built a successful practice focusing on real estate, corporate, mergers and acquisitions, and taxation. After 15 years of practicing law, Allison transitioned her practice into business consulting, business coaching and life coaching. Today, Allison’s clients range from owners of multi-million dollar companies to artists, actors, writers, and parents. She's also the host of the podcast: 10 Minutes to Less Suffering. The original post is located here: http://www.allisoncarmen.com/helping-our-children-feel-less-stressed-and-worried-about-their-future/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in

Lisa Merlo-Booth issues an open letter to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge about successful marriages. Episode 773: An Open Letter to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and All Other Newly Wed Couples by Lisa Merlo-Booth Lisa Merlo-Booth is a straight-talking and highly effective relationship expert, speaker, and blogger. She has over twenty years of experience in the field of therapy and relationship coaching and a thriving private practice with a client base of individuals and couples spanning the United States and Europe. Lisa is widely known for her straight talk on women, and for her emphasis on teaching women to stop responding in the extremes (silencing or exploding) and, instead, to affect change in a way that is grounded, respectful, and strong. This highly effective approach to communication is about speaking from Grounded Powerful Strength (GPS) rather than the extremes of meekness or aggression. The original post is located here: https://lisamerlobooth.com/an-open-letter-to-the-duke-and-duchess-of

Eddie Corbano of Love's a Game shares 5 signs that you're not over your ex. Episode 772: 5 Main Signs You Are Still NOT Over Your Ex by Eddie Corbano of Loves A Game on Getting Past A Breakup Eddie Corbano's mission and life's purpose is to help you use your breakup or divorce to turn your life around and become the best version of yourself that you can ever be, and attract your ideal partner (your "Authentic Love") by being that new you. He gives you the tools, motivation, and inspiration to make this breakup the catalyst to become a stronger and more confident person: to break free from your ex, reclaim your emotional freedom, and live the life you are really destined to live. Take the test: how fast can you move on from your ex: http://lovesagame.com/heal The original post is located here: https://lovesagame.com/5-main-signs-you-are-still-not-over-your-ex/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts BetterHel

Dr. Margaret Rutherford shares an excerpt from her new book titled Perfectly Hidden Depression Episode 771: A Book Excerpt from Perfectly Hidden Depression by Dr. Margaret Rutherford on How To Break Free From Perfectionism Dr. Margaret Rutherford has been a psychologist in private practice for over twenty-five years. She’s the author of “Perfectly Hidden Depression”, and hosts a weekly podcast, SelfWork with Dr. Margaret Rutherford, where she offers compassionate common-sense directions, ideas and goals toward the changes listeners want to make in healing.  You can learn more about the book at: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/perfectlyhiddendepressionbook/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts BetterHelp online counseling is there for you. Best of all it's a truly affordable option - Optimal Relationship Daily listeners get 10% off your first month with discount code ORD. So why not get started today? Go

Hilary Barnett of Whole Motherhood discusses the oxygen mask of motherhood and why it's important to be whole for your children. Episode 770: The Oxygen Mask: On Motherhood and Self-Care by Hilary Barnett of Whole Motherhood on Parenting Lessons Hilary Barnett is an author, wife, entrepreneur and mother of two. She lives in Nashville and is the founder of Savvee, a boutique marketing agency that helps organizations define and create meaningful online content. You can usually find her walking the tightrope between the practical and the ideal, what is and what could be. Hilary believes every mother is extraordinary, and typically writes the words that she most needs to hear. The original post is located here: https://wholemotherhood.co/the-oxygen-mask-on-motherhood-and-self-care/ Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelatio

Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose shares 8 reasons why it's better to be a stay at home mother than it is to be at work. Episode 769: 8 Reasons Being a Stay At Home Mom is Better Than Being At Work by Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose on Parenting Shawna Scafe is a mom of three small kids who started blogging after her first son was born. She wanted to share her c-section story in order to help herself work through the disappointment she felt about it. She read a book on minimalism that changed how she viewed her life. She started asking questions about why we have so much, do so much, work so much and we feel so restless and overwhelmed. Shawna is trying to live life on purpose, set dreams and goals for herself as a mom, wife and woman and she is trying to share it openly with everyone. The original post is located here: https://simpleonpurpose.ca/reasons-sahm-better-than-working/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Save the time. Sa

Kristine Klussman tells us how we can use the past to reconnect in the present. Episode 768: Using the Past to Reconnect in the Present by Kristine Klussman on Creating a Reflection Practice for Growth Kristine Klussman specialized in Health Psychology (Behavioral Medicine) at Harvard Medical School, then founded and ran the Health Psychology program and post-doctoral training programs at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. She found her work with cancer and cardiac patients inspiring, uplifiting, and humbling. She found so many of those going through life-threatening illness were - sometimes for the first time in their lives - absolutely clear what truly mattered to them: authenticity and connection. In 2016, she founded a non-profit to focus full-time on trying to understand, explain and teach what she now believes is the single most meaningful and rewarding aspect of our existence. The original post is located here: https://www.kristineklussman.com/using-the-past-to-reconnect/ Please Rate &

Kat Medina tells us how we can transform loneliness into joyful solitude. Episode 767: How To Transform Loneliness Into Joyful Solitude by Kat Medina on Creating Space & Time For Reflection As a child, Kat Medina wanted to be MacGyver when she grew up. Now, as the founder and Creative Director of a Silicon Valley startup, she's become a well-traveled bookworm who finds creative solutions to entrepreneurial challenges with the resourcefulness of a figurative shoelace, paperclip, and bubblegum. Her forthcoming book, The Joys of Jet Lag, explores the most valuable lessons she's learned during the process and shares the keys to creating a life of adventure through an openhearted approach to living. These insights, when embodied and applied, have the potential to transform the ordinary to the extraordinary and craft unbridled joy and fulfillment, no matter where you are. The original post is located here: https://www.katmedina.com/article?id=solitude Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com