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Karen Stanley tells us how to create harmony in the home and attract love. Episode 906: Creating a Harmonized Home to Attract Love by Karen Stanley on Home Decoration and Keeping a Clean House Karen Stanley is an entrepreneur, professional Mezzo-Soprano, and former single mom who spent over two decades running her marketing business and performing around the country. During the eight years prior to her last first date with her husband John, she experienced the ups and downs, joys and challenges of raising two children as a single parent. It wasn't until she transformed her negative beliefs about men and kept her focus on becoming the person she wanted to marry that Karen attracted the man of her dreams to become Mrs. Karen Stanley. Now, a published author, coach and speaker, Karen helps singles achieve their relationship goal by harnessing a belief within themselves that with the right systems and massive action, attracting true love is possible! The original post is located here: https://mrskarenstanley.com/

Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom shares a morning routine for moms of toddlers. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 905: [Part 2] Morning Routines For Moms of Toddlers by Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom on Routines For Kids 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/morning-routine-moms-of-toddlers-2/ Ten Ten's limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings is available at http://BlueNile.com. Please Rate & Review the Show!  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group  Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our onl

Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom shares a morning routine for moms of toddlers. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 904: [Part 1] Morning Routines For Moms of Toddlers by Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom on Routines For Kids 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/morning-routine-moms-of-toddlers-2/ Ten Ten's limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings is available at http://BlueNile.com. Please Rate & Review the Show!  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group  Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our onl

Ira Israel reminds you that your OCD originally started as the solution to a problem. Episode 903: At Some Point In Time Your OCD Was a Solution to a Problem by Ira Israel on Understanding OCD and Why it Starts Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism, yoga, film, art, music & literature for the Huffington Post, Good Men Project, Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, Medium and Quora. The original post is located here: https://iraisrael.com/at-some-point-in-time-your-ocd-was-a-solution-to-a-problem/ Ten Ten's limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings is available at http://BlueNile.com. Please Rate & Review the Show!  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group  Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gi

Ellen Burgan discusses the importance of friendships and some of her own. Episode 902: Friendships: the Spice That Make Everything Nice by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy on Making Time For Friends Ellen Burgan is a midlife woman who loves to have fun, yet has a big appreciation for the art of relaxation. She prefers to live spontaneously and go where the wind blows. If It Brings You Joy is a blog that inspires ideas to make life a little better for yourself and others. Ellen has a passion for bringing joy to her life and share her ideas with you. The original post is located here: https://ifitbringsyoujoy.com/adult-friends/ Ten Ten's limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings is available at http://BlueNile.com. Please Rate & Review the Show!  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group  Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/group   Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelat

Judith Orloff of Highly Sensitive Refuge shares five strategies for HSPs and empaths to heal emotional triggers. Episode 901: 5 Strategies for HSPs and Empaths to Heal Emotional Triggers by Judith Orloff of Highly Sensitive Refuge Co-founders Jenn Granneman and Andre Sólo's mission is to prove that high sensitivity can be strong. It’s okay to be a highly sensitive person (HSP). In fact, the world could use a little more of what HSPs have. They are the voices of Highly Sensitive Refuge, a community where HSPs can be themselves, take a break from the harshness of the world, and feel understood.  The original post is located here: https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/highly-sensitive-people-empaths-heal-emotional-triggers/ Ten Ten's limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings is available at http://BlueNile.com. Please Rate & Review the Show!  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group  Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/group

Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout tells you why you shouldn't discourage your kids from trade school. Episode 900: We Shouldn't Discourage Our Kids From Trade School by Kalen Bruce of Freedom Sprout on Sending Kids to College 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/trade-schools/ Ten Ten's limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings is available at http://BlueNile.com. Please Rate & Review the Show!  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group  Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/

Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose talks about the differences between her first and second pregnancy. Episode 899: Pregnant With Number Two (How Things Seem Different) by Shawna Scafe of Simple on Purpose on Being Pregnant Again 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/pregnant-with-number-two-how-things-seem-different/ Ten Ten's limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings is available at http://BlueNile.com. Please Rate & Review the Sho

Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love in 90 Days tells you what questions you can ask on a first date to tell if your date is marriage material. Episode 898: How to Know if He is Marriage Material: Questions to Ask 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 mentioni

Keith Wilson shares his new theory of how singles can have all the benefits of marriage. Episode 897: Marriage Rights For Singles by Keith Wilson on How to Find Partnership and Bond as a Single Person Keith Wilson is a licensed mental health counselor and certified alcohol and substance abuse counselor in New York State, with more than 30 years experience. Keith has done a lot of writing about ways to improve your relationships and become the person you would like to be. His newest book is The Road to Reconciliation: A Comprehensive Guide to Peace When Relationships Go Bad. The original post is located here: https://keithwilsoncounseling.com/2020/07/10/marriage-rights-for-singles/ Ten Ten's limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings is available at http://BlueNile.com. Please Rate & Review the Show!  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group  Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/group   Interested in advertising on the sh

Adam Shell & Nicholas Kraft with Live Happy on why happiness is chocolate. Episode 896: Happiness is Chocolate by Adam Shell & Nicholas Kraft of Live Happy on Community Engagement & Happiness Live Happy takes you on a journey to find your authentic happiness in life, at work and at home through inspiring stories and hands-on tips rooted in the science of positive psychology. The original post is located here: https://www.livehappy.com//blogs/documenting-happiness/happiness-chocolate Ten Ten's limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings is available at http://BlueNile.com. Please Rate & Review the Show!  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group  Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/group   Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Samantha Joel with Luvze shares two shorts posts covering sensitive parental care in childhood and how having more money isn't always a good thing for parents. Episode 895: Sensitive Parental Care in Childhood AND Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems both by Dr. Samantha Joel of Luvze Luvze was founded on the premise that relationships are a central part of life and that our understanding of relationships benefits from research and scientific evidence. They also believe this information is most beneficial when presented in an engaging and entertaining fashion. They take research findings from the fields of psychology, family studies, sociology, communication, evolutionary biology, and others, and put them in a format that you can use. The original posts are located here: https://www.luvze.com/sensitive-parental-care-in-childhood-predicts-better-relatio/ & https://www.luvze.com/mo-money-mo-problems-how-having-money-can-make-you-a-worse-p/ Ten Ten's limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings is available at

Julie Morgenstern teaches parents about what relating looks like. Episode 894: What Relating Looks Like by Julie Morgenstern on Spending Quality Time With Your Children and Family 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 post is located here: https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2020/2/21/what-relating-looks-like Ten Ten's limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings is available at http://BlueNile.com. Calm i

Lisa Merlo-Booth reminds you that you shouldn't do things just because everyone else does. Episode 893: "Everybody Does it" is a Dangerous Mindset by Lisa Merlo Booth on Being an Individual and Conformity 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/everybody-does-it-is-a-dangerous-mindset/ Ten Ten's limit

Kelly Samson with Altris talks about the different types of communication styles and the effects they have on others. Episode 892: Communication - Standing Strong in Your Own World by Kelly Samson with Altris on Different Types of Communication Altris has a range of specialised Leadership Development and Executive Coaching solutions. They believe that each leader, team and organisation is unique and therefore the solutions they deliver must be distinctive. The original post is located here: http://blog.altris.co.nz/?p=1877 Ten Ten's limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings is available at http://BlueNile.com. Calm is offering a special limited time promotion of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/ORD Please Rate & Review the Show!  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group  Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts and join our online community: OLDPodcast.com/group   Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelations

Authors and married couple Jocelyn and Aaron Freeman share an excerpt from their new book titled "The Argument Hangover" Episode 891: An Excerpt From the Book "The Argument Hangover" by Jocelyn and Aaron Freeman on Communicating With Your Partner Jocelyn & Aaron Freeman are authors of The New Power Couple, and The Argument Hangover. They are founders of Empowered Couples University: where busy couples unlearn unhealthy patterns and gain the relationship skills none of us learned growing up. ‍ They are sought after relationship coaches, and have worked with celebrities, public figures, and thousands of couples around the world. They have shared the stage with Tony Robbins, have been guest instructors at universities like UCLA, and were nominated as Arizona's 40 Under 40 Influencers. More about the book can be found here: https://theargumenthangover.com Ten Ten's limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings is available at http://BlueNile.com. Calm is offering a special limited time promotion of 40% o

Karen Liszewski shares 10 must-haves for organizing kid's toys and craft supplies. Episode 890: 10 Must-Haves For Organizing Kid’s Toys and Craft Supplies by Karen Liszewski on Staying Organized as a Parent Karen lives in South Jersey with her three dogs, husband and 4 year old daughter Olivia. Graduating from Seton Hall University with a B.A. in Journalism and Public Relations, she was a staff writer for the Setonian and a Public Affairs Intern at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. One of her proudest moments as a writer so far has been interviewing Tim Gunn from 'Project Runway' and subsequently winning Honorable Mention in NJ for Feature Writing. When she is not busy as a stay-at-home-mom she enjoys reading, going to the boardwalk in Ocean City and watching the Real Housewives. The original post is located here: http://karenliszewski.com/10-must-haves-for-organizing-kids-toys-and-craft-supplies/ Ten Ten's limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings is available at http://BlueNile.com. Go to

Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely shares superpowers for overwhelmed parents and people. Episode 889: Superpowers For the Overwhelmed Parent by Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely on Staying Composed as a Busy Parent Emma is a self-confessed introvert who craves the simple and slow things in life. She loves to run, read, and write. She is blessed to be wife to a wonderful husband, mum to two amazing and vivacious daughters, 1 dog, a cat, and 5 chickens. They live in Motueka, New Zealand, a stone’s throw from the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park. Emma has been on a journey towards a slower simpler and more intentional way of living since her second daughter was born a few years ago. She has learned lots along the way and loves passing on these lessons. The original post is located here: http://simpleslowlovely.com/superpowers-for-the-overwhelmed-parent/ Ten Ten's limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings is available at http://BlueNile.com. Go to Apostrophe.com/ORD and you’ll get fifteen dollars

Evan Marc Katz answers a reader's question about whether they should choose to stay with their stable boyfriend or instead date their high school crush. Episode 888: Should I Choose My Old Flame Over My Safe Boyfriend? by Evan Marc Katz on Feeling Tempted in Relationships 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/chemistry/should-i-choose-my-old-flame-over-my-safe-boyfriend Ten Ten's limited-edition collection of diamond e

Vironika Tugaleva talks about how forgiveness is not needed in true love. Episode 887: With Love, You Don’t Need Forgiveness by Vironika Tugaleva on Forgiving People and Showing More Compassion 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/with-love-you-dont-need-forgive