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2 short posts from Stella Grizont of Woopaah on the ABCs of not taking things personally and what her daughter taught her about love. Episode 606: The ABCs of Not Taking Things Personally AND What My Daughter Taught Me About Love by Stella Grizont of Woopaah Stella Grizont works with over achievers who are seeking deeper career fulfillment and with organizations who are dedicated to elevating the well-being of their employees. She studied Economics at Columbia University's Barnard College and was one of the first 150 people to earn a Masters in the Applied Positive Psychology (aka the science of happiness) from the University of Pennsylvania. She now lives in New Jersey with her husband and toddler, who continue to teach her what life is all about. The original posts are located here: https://www.woopaah.com/blog/2016/6/30/the-abcs-of-not-taking-things-personally.html & https://www.woopaah.com/blog/2016/4/24/what-my-daughter-taught-me-about-love.html Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Facebook

Ilan & Guy Ferdman of MindBender.co on mindful parenting and raising mindful children. Episode 605: Mindful Parenting: How To Treat Your Children As People Not Children AND 4 Simple Tips For Raising Mindful Children Ilan & Guy Ferdman are the founders of Satori Prime. They happen to be blood brothers and real-life best friends. They coach people and companies all over the world in leadership, personal development, and spiritual growth. They've built multiple 7-figure businesses while maintaining a high-quality life, filled with lots of travel, family time, and unique personal growth experiences. Teaching others how to have it all in every area of life, is their heart's work. The original posts are located here: https://mindbender.co/mindful-parenting/ & https://mindbender.co/4-simple-tips-for-raising-mindful-children/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout on not teaching your kids to set goals, but teaching them to do this instead. Episode 604: Don’t Just Teach Your Kids to Set Goals, Teach Them to Do This by Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout on Parenting Kalen Bruce created Freedom Sprout to fill a void. He heard too many conversations about how "they don't teach finance in schools." It took years for him to stop complaining about it and do something about it. He has five kids, so him and his wife have to get five adults into the world with a solid knowledge of finances. The ultimate goal and vision of Freedom Sprout: To sprout a future of financial freedom for 1,000,000 children. The original post is located here: https://freedomsprout.com/goals/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vironika Tugaleva shares her thoughts on the art of giving more to people who think they deserve less. Episode 603: The Art of Giving More to People Who Think They Deserve Less by Vironika Tugaleva on Self-Love & Caring 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 performing spoken word, and planning arts-related events. The original post is located here: https://www.vironi

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel shares 11 ways to become the person you love. Episode 602: 11 Ways to Become the Person You Love by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel on How To Practice Self Care Daily Marc and Angel Chernoff are New York Times bestselling authors, professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having "one of the most popular personal development blogs." Through their blog, book, course and coaching, they've spent the past decade writing about and teaching proven strategies for finding lasting happiness, success, love and peace. Marc and Angel's New York Times bestselling book, Getting Back to Happy: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Reality, and Turn Your Trials into Triumphs, is a guide to spark sustainable action - and to return to whenever needed. It's available online at http://www.marcandangel.com/book/ and on Amazon. The original post is located here: http://www.marcandangel.com/2012/04/09/11-ways-to-become-the-person-

Eddie Corbano of Love's a Game shares 7 things to do right now to survive a fresh breakup. Episode 601: Fresh Breakup? Do These 7 Things Right Now to Survive by Eddie Corbano of Loves A Game on Breaking Up Recovery 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/fresh-breakup/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Right now, Babbel is offering our listeners thr

Jay and Heather Harrington share 5 tips for raising kids that love the great outdoors. Episode 600: 5 Tips for Raising Kids that Love the Great Outdoors by Jay & Heather Harrington on Life And Whim on Parenting Jay and Heather Harrington are the husband and wife team behind Life and Whim. They started Life and Whim after moving their family to Traverse City, a small town on the shores of Lake Michigan, to break the script of their life and reimagine what's possible. They live in pursuit of a purposeful, meaningful, active, and simple life. The original post is located here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/5-tips-raising-kids-love-great-outdoors Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code ORD during checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares 15 things children can and should value more than possessions. Episode 599: 15 Things Children Can (and Should) Value More Than Possessions by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands. BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it. The original post is located here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/15-things-children-can-an

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares how to survive and thrive during the holidays when you feel alone. Episode 598: How to Survive (and Thrive) During the Holidays When You Feel Alone by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Loneliness Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. The original post is located here: http://zenhabits.net/how-to-survive-and-thrive-during-the-holidays-when-you-feel-alone Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 short posts from Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on when your spouse isn't simple and loving more deeply. Episode 597: When Your Spouse isn't Simple AND Love More Deeply: mini-mission by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less Courtney Carver was stopped in her tracks with a scary MS diagnosis after decades of debt, discontent, and trying to do it all. She had to slow down, prioritize her health, and figure out what was really important in her life. She discovered what mattered most by getting rid of everything that didn’t matter at all. In the end it all came down to love and health. She went from a busy, overwhelmed advertising director to spending 2-3 hours every morning taking care of herself, loving her work, and being present and engaged with the people she loves. Her family changed, too. They moved from wanting bigger closets, nicer furniture, and more stuff to downsizing into a 750 sq. ft apartment with no storage. Courtney has written books, courses, and hundreds of articles to help you simplify

Lisa Merlo-Booth asks if you question yourself when it seems like the entire world disagrees. Episode 596: When It Seems Like The Entire World Disagrees, Do You Question Yourself? by Lisa Merlo-Booth on Instincts 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/when-it-seems-like-the-entire-world-disagrees-do-

Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom shares easy tips to keep the kids toys organized. Episode 595: Easy Tips to Keep the Kids Toys Organized by Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom on Organizing with Children 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/easy-tips-to-keep-the-kids-toys-organized/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Check out AtlantisBahamas to learn more and make sure to mention "Optimal Relationships Daily" to receive the best room rates and up to 10% off your wedding p

Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose shares why and how to make unique Christmas traditions for your family. Episode 594: Why and How to Make Unique Christmas Traditions for Your Family by Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose 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/family-christmas-traditions/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Check out AtlantisBahamas to learn more and make s

Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress shares the kind of person she wants to be. Episode 593: The Kind of Person I Want to Be by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress on Empathy & Self Improvement 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/the-kind-of-person-i-want-to-be/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristen Manieri with The Gottman Institute shares how to stay connected as a couple through the holidays. Episode 592: How to Stay Connected as a Couple Through the Holidays by Kristen Manieri with Gottman Institute on Marriage The Gottman Institute understands that the human family is in crisis, and that all individuals are capable of and deserve compassion. It is their mission to reach out to families in order to help create and maintain greater love and health in relationships. They are committed to an ongoing program of research that increases the understanding of relationships and adds to the development of interventions that have been carefully evaluated. It is their goal to make their services accessible to the broadest reach of people across race, religion, class, culture, sexual orientation, and ethnicity. Want to improve your marriage in 60 seconds or less? Over 40 years of research with thousands of couples has proven a simple fact: small things often can create big changes over time. Got a minute?

Evan Marc Katz shares if it is foolish to date a guy based on his potential. Episode 591: Is it Foolish to Date a Guy Based on His Potential? by Evan Marc Katz on How To Know If He Is Boyfriend Material 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/dating-tips-advice/is-it-foolish-to-date-a-guy-based-on-his-potential Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts

Carla Cram with No Sidebar shares why empathy is the key to our future. Episode 590: Why Empathy Is the Key to Our Future by Carla Cram with No Sidebar on First Time Parents & Patience No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/empathy/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 posts from Julie Morgenstern on teaching your kids time management and taming morning chaos. Episode 589: Life Skills: How to Teach Your Kids Time Management AND Taming Morning Chaos by Julie Morgenstern on Parenting Julie Morgenstern is an organizing & productivity consultant, New York Times best-selling author, and speaker. For over 30 years, Julie has been teaching people all around the world and at all stages of life how to overcome disorganization to achieve their goals. Her mission is to free each individual to make their unique contribution to the world - by helping them design their own systems for managing time and space that feel natural and are easy to maintain. This Inside Out approach to organizing everything gives readers, listeners, and clients the energy and knowledge they need to get (and stay) organized. The original posts are located here: https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2019/3/8/teaching-your-children-how-to-manage-their-time & https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools

Allison Carmen shares an untold story about James Gandolfini on giving up the roles we play. Episode 588: An Untold Story About James Gandolfini: Giving Up The Roles We Play by Allison Carmen on Helping Others 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/an-untold-story-about-james-gandolfini-giving-up-the-roles-we-play/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' F

Kristine Klussman shares how to make a great day even greater. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 587: [Part 2] How to Make a Great Day Even Greater by Kristine Klussman on How To Be More Optimistic & Find Happiness 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, uplifting, 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/how-to-make-a-great-day-even-greate