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  • 2658: 10 Things I Have Learned About Love in a Decade of Marriage by Crystal Karges on Grace, Patience and Mutual Growth

    2658: 10 Things I Have Learned About Love in a Decade of Marriage by Crystal Karges on Grace, Patience and Mutual Growth
    Jul 14 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2658: Crystal Karges shares ten deeply personal lessons from her decade-long marriage, revealing how love evolves through adversity, forgiveness, and quiet perseverance. Her reflections offer a heartfelt reminder that love is not just a feeling but a deliberate, ongoing act of grace, patience, and mutual growth, especially in life’s most unglamorous moments. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.crystalkarges.com/blog/10-lessons-i-have-learned-about-love-in-a-decade-of-marriage Quotes to ponder: "Love may not always be a romantic gesture of flowers and chocolate. Love acts selflessly, even when the feelings are not there, and shows kindness by doing things that are hard, uncomfortable, and unglamorous at times." "Love is a choice, a decision to give without expectation of reciprocity to another flawed person; but choosing to love is always the best decision." "Like a seed that deepens its roots in the hidden darkness of the soil, so is love that grows steadily in the quiet places." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 min
  • 2657: Restorative Justice in Your Relationship by Keith Wilson on Meaningful Healing and Accountability

    2657: Restorative Justice in Your Relationship by Keith Wilson on Meaningful Healing and Accountability
    Jul 13 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2657: Keith Wilson explores how restorative justice, typically used in the criminal justice system, can bring meaningful healing and accountability to personal relationships after a betrayal. By focusing on responsibility, clear amends, and mutual participation, this approach offers a path to true reconciliation rather than shallow forgiveness or destructive retaliation. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/hello-love/restorative-justice-in-your-relationship-c9f0112d9c10 Quotes to ponder: "Restorative justice is only possible if your wife is ready to take responsibility for the affair." "The best amends are measurable, attainable, and concrete." "If she follows through with her promises, then you let it go. That’s your promise." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 min
  • 2656: The Power of Choice by Ross Enamait of Ross Training on Discipline, Accountability and Personal Responsibility

    2656: The Power of Choice by Ross Enamait of Ross Training on Discipline, Accountability and Personal Responsibility
    Jul 13 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2656: Ross Enamait delivers a powerful reminder that we each hold the ability to choose how we respond to life’s challenges, regardless of circumstance. Highlighting discipline, accountability, and personal responsibility, he argues that lasting change begins with refusing to make excuses and owning every choice. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/07/19/the-power-of-choice/ Quotes to ponder: "I do not care who you are, where you are from, or what kind of past you have endured. You still have the power to choose." "Hard work is a choice. Making excuses is a choice. Blaming others is a choice." "If you want to do something, do it. If not, don’t. Just don’t waste your time coming up with excuses." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 min
  • 2655: Dating Advice: Is Taking a Break Ruining Your Chances of Finding the One? by Dr. Diana Kirschner on Path to Lasting Love

    2655: Dating Advice: Is Taking a Break Ruining Your Chances of Finding the One? by Dr. Diana Kirschner on Path to Lasting Love
    Jul 12 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2655: Dr. Diana Kirschner offers empowering dating advice for women feeling drained by modern dating apps and bad dates, showing how a shift in mindset can reignite your hope and success in love. With practical tips like lowering expectations, staying playful, and embracing support, she reveals that the path to lasting love starts with joy, commitment, and openness to the unexpected. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lovein90days.com/dating-advice-taking-a-break/ Quotes to ponder: "Don’t go into every date hoping this man is your potential husband. So just relax and enjoy the process." "Dating is truly a numbers game, where you want to meet lots of guys to get to the prince." "You can’t solve a problem with the same kind of thinking you used to create it." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 min
  • 2654: What Your Child Needs to Succeed by Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply on Parent Teaching Opportunities

    2654: What Your Child Needs to Succeed by Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply on Parent Teaching Opportunities
    Jul 11 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2654: Adina Soclof emphasizes that self-control is a foundational skill for children’s long-term success, both academically and socially. Through real-life strategies and age-appropriate dialogue, she explains how parents can nurture this essential trait in their kids by turning everyday moments into powerful teaching opportunities. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://parentingsimply.com/child-needs-to-succeed/ Quotes to ponder: "Self control is one of the most important character traits that your child needs to succeed." "In essence, managing the waiting in pleasurable ways is the secret to learning self-control." "You can give your child what he needs to succeed by engaging in some constructive dialogue." Episode references: The Marshmallow Test by Walter Mischel: https://www.amazon.com/Marshmallow-Test-Mastering-Self-Control/dp/0316230871 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 min
  • 2653: The Little-Known Secret to Stop Yelling at Your Kids by Alyssa of Your Unbusy Life on Creating a Peaceful, Connected Family Life

    2653: The Little-Known Secret to Stop Yelling at Your Kids by Alyssa of Your Unbusy Life on Creating a Peaceful, Connected Family Life
    Jul 10 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2653: When parenting feels like balancing on the edge, Alyssa of Your Unbusy Life.com reveals how setting clear boundaries, not relying on willpower, can help you stop yelling and create a calmer home. Learn how to recognize your limits, communicate them to your kids, and prioritize your well-being so everyone benefits from a more peaceful, connected family life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://yourunbusylife.com/stop-yelling-at-your-kids/ Quotes to ponder: "I cannot handle their playlist on repeat for 40 minutes at full volume. I can handle it for 40 minutes at low volume, or I can take it at high volume for 10 minutes." "If you say, 'I am about to lose patience with you,' watch how fast they start to reform." "You need to know that, and then build that into your days." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 min
  • 2652: My Boyfriend Doesn't Talk to Me Like He Used To by Melissa Josue on Healthy Communication and Respecting Boundaries

    2652: My Boyfriend Doesn't Talk to Me Like He Used To by Melissa Josue on Healthy Communication and Respecting Boundaries
    Jul 9 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2652: When partners grow distant, it’s easy to feel lost and unsure how to reconnect. Melissa Josue offers compassionate, practical advice on navigating emotional withdrawal, emphasizing healthy communication, respecting boundaries, and recognizing where responsibility truly lies in a relationship. Discover how to foster openness without falling into the trap of trying to rescue or fix your partner. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://melissathelovecoach.com/my-boyfriend-doesnt-talk-to-me-like-he-used-to/ Quotes to ponder: "He’s responsible for reaching out and getting help with those things if and when he wants it." "Your openness invites his openness." "We can’t be responsible for our lover’s emotional journey. Or for his healing. Or for his choices." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 min
  • 2651: Mindful Dating by Ira Israel on Authenticity, Integrity, Patience and Cultivating Greater Intimacy

    2651: Mindful Dating by Ira Israel on Authenticity, Integrity, Patience and Cultivating Greater Intimacy
    Jul 8 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2651: Mindful dating, as explored by Ira Israel, invites us to move beyond superficial swipes and scripted encounters to build genuine, compassionate connections. By recognizing our own attachment patterns, projections, and facades, we can approach relationships with greater authenticity, integrity, and patience. Listeners will gain insights into how to cultivate intimacy in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven dating culture. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://iraisrael.com/mindful-dating/ Quotes to ponder: “Some people feel as if technology is helping them connect but it can also be argued that Facebook and Twitter delude people into believing they are interacting when they actually are not receiving the tactile affection they crave.” “The problem is as follows: the most propitious tools for making relationships succeed - authenticity and authentic communications, may not be the most alluring traits when dating.” Episode references: The Newsroom (Season 1): https://www.hbo.com/the-newsroom We: Understanding the Psychology of Romantic Love: https://www.amazon.com/We-Understanding-Psychology-Romantic-Love/dp/0062504363 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 min