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Optimal Relationships Daily – Dating, Marriage and Parenting

Optimal Relationships Daily, steered by the insightful Greg Audino, a seasoned life coach, is a podcast dedicated to enhancing your personal connections. Greg explores the intricate dynamics of relationships, from dating to marriage and parenting. He handpicks and narrates insightful content from a variety of respected bloggers and experts, offering listeners a rich tapestry of perspectives on relationship building, communication, conflict resolution, and self-love.
Greg’s approach is both compassionate and pragmatic, blending his life coaching expertise with relatable experiences and actionable advice. His warm, engaging narration makes even the most complex relationship topics accessible and understandable. By focusing on dating, marriage, and parenting, each episode provides you with the tools needed to improve your personal connections. Whether you’re looking to deepen your existing relationships, navigate challenges, or understand the subtleties of human connections, Greg’s guidance offers a daily dose of wisdom and inspiration to help you foster healthier, more fulfilling relationships in all areas of your life.
This podcast is designed for those passionate about dating, marriage, and parenting. It’s your go-to source for practical advice on managing your dating life, strengthening your marriage, and effective parenting. Each episode offers actionable steps to foster healthier relationships, emphasizing the importance of dating, marriage, and parenting in achieving a balanced life.
Listen now, and become an OLD friend–your optimal life awaits…

Copyright: © Justin Malik

Latest Episodes:

2886: 5 Surefire Ways to Stop Losing it With Your Kids by Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply on Calm Parenting Jan 30, 2026

Show notes

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 2886:

Adina Soclof offers a compassionate and practical guide for parents struggling with anger and frustration. By learning new communication strategies, recognizing emotional triggers, and using mindful self-talk, parents can strengthen their relationships with their children and reduce guilt-driven blowups. Her tools empower families to build emotional awareness, resilience, and healthier daily dynamics.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://parentingsimply.com/5-surefire-ways-to-stop-losing-it-with-your-kids/

Quotes to ponder:

"Positive, neutral self-talk is calming and will motivate you to think of solutions."

"When we say we are sorry to our children we are role modeling for them what to do when they mess up and hurt someone’s feelings."

"Once I was able to give my children a way to read my moods, they became more respectful of my feelings. In turn, I became more aware of what they needed when they were in their own ‘red zones.’ When I gave myself permission to talk about my moods with my children we started working as a team."

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2885: Video Games Aren't To Blame by Jenny Lee of Hello Brio on Modern Parenting Jan 29, 2026

Show notes

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 2885:

Jenny Lee reflects on the first real parenting break in years, as her kids finally entertain themselves, thanks to Minecraft and a finished basement. In this honest and humorous piece, she explores the balance between tech-fueled quiet and human connection, reminding us that even in the digital age, what kids truly crave is time with us.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.hellobrio.com/blog/video-games

Quotes to ponder:

"Toddlers’ life energy comes to a peak and it shoots out of their eyes and greasy fingers every waking minute of every day. They demand attention at every moment."

"In nurturing them back from robot children to human children with eye-to-eye communication and interaction, they seek more tickles and wrestling matches and hugs."

"We realize that all they really want is us."

Episode references:

Trader Joe’s: https://www.traderjoes.com

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2884: What Are Healthy Relationship Boundaries? by Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love In 90 Days on Mutual Respect Jan 28, 2026

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Episode 2884:

Dr. Diana Kirschner offers a compassionate and practical guide to establishing healthy boundaries that strengthen relationships and preserve individuality. By learning to say no, claim personal space, and communicate needs with love, you'll reduce conflict, avoid co-dependence, and create deeper intimacy and mutual respect.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lovein90days.com/what-are-healthy-relationship-boundaries/

Quotes to ponder:

"You don’t need to go on and on justifying why you are saying no. Justifications often give your partner the sense that your 'no' is negotiable."

"You don’t have open up or to ask your partner about every little thought or feeling you have."

"Focus on yourself and feel and think about what you need to happen in your relationship."

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2883: [Part 2] How I Finally Let Go Of My Ex – The Last Step by Eddie Corbano of Love's A Game on Moving Forward Jan 27, 2026

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Episode 2883:

Eddie Corbano shares the powerful final chapter of his breakup recovery, a bold decision to attend his ex’s wedding as a way to test his emotional freedom. His story illustrates the true meaning of letting go, offering insight into how reclaiming your power and facing your fears can mark the beginning of genuine healing and freedom from past attachments.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lovesagame.com/how-i-finally-let-go-of-my-ex-the-last-step/

Quotes to ponder:

"Whether it's time or not to face your Ex solely depends on your progress in your recovery."

"Consciously letting go means saying goodbye to that limiting belief that only your Ex means happiness and no one else."

"There is a technique where you consciously expose yourself to your memories with your Ex in order to 'desensitize.'"

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2882: [Part 1] How I Finally Let Go Of My Ex – The Last Step by Eddie Corbano of Love's A Game on Moving Forward Jan 26, 2026

Show notes

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 2882:

Eddie Corbano shares the unexpected emotional breakdown he experienced long after a breakup he believed he’d moved past, triggered by a random love song. Through this moment, he uncovers the hidden belief still tying him to his ex and offers a powerful tool that helped him truly release the past and open up to new love.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lovesagame.com/how-i-finally-let-go-of-my-ex-the-last-step/

Quotes to ponder:

"Never underestimate the power of a single belief."

"Break-up recovery essentially boils down to one thing, changing a set of dominant beliefs."

“You're NOT over your Ex and you haven't let go until you can do this ONE thing: Stand in front of them, talk to them and feel NOTHING.”

Episode references:

Viktor E. Frankl quote from Man's Search for Meaning: https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/080701429X

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2881: All You Need is Love by The Live Happy Team on Emotional Fulfillment Jan 25, 2026

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Episode 2881:

The Live Happy Team explores how small, thoughtful acts can deeply enrich your most important relationships, whether with a partner, child, or friend. With expert-backed insights and fun, meaningful tips like journaling with your spouse or planning a family fun day, you'll learn simple ways to create lasting connection, joy, and emotional resilience in everyday life.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.livehappy.com/relationships/all-you-need-is-love/

Quotes to ponder:

"Food brings the family to the table, but it is the conversation and the connection that keeps the family at the table and provides the emotional benefits."

"Our relationships with our children improve the most when we work on our relationships with ourselves."

"Relationships thrive when there is an investment in an emotional piggy bank."

Episode references:

The 5 Love Languages: https://www.amazon.com/Five-Love-Languages-Secret-Lasts/dp/080241270X

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2880: What Every Parent Needs To Know About Creating A Will by Doug Spencer with Financial Finesse on Legacy Planning Jan 25, 2026

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Episode 2880:

Doug Spencer offers a clear, practical guide for parents on how to ensure their children are protected both emotionally and financially in the event of their passing. From choosing the right guardian to structuring a testamentary trust, he breaks down the key decisions every parent must make to avoid letting the state determine their children's future.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.financialfinesse.com/2019/01/14/what-every-parent-needs-to-know-about-creating-a-will/

Quotes to ponder:

"You have to make a will! Your will is your directions to the probate court, telling them who gets to care for your kids, who gets to handle the money for them, how that money can be used and when your kids can get it."

"You are using your will to create a trust that only goes into effect when you die. It determines who manages the money, what it can be used for and when your kids actually get the money."

"You can choose a person or a corporation, e.g. a bank or trust company, to be in charge of the trust (aka the trustee)."

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2879: Why Break Ups Hurt So Much by Dr. Lisa Firestone of Psych Alive on Heartbreak Recovery Jan 24, 2026

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Episode 2879:

Dr. Lisa Firestone explores why breakups can feel emotionally devastating, even in relationships that were already distant or unsatisfying, by uncovering the hidden role of the “fantasy bond.” She explains how we often mourn the illusion of safety and identity we built within the relationship rather than the actual connection, and how facing this truth can help us heal, grow, and find real intimacy.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/why-break-ups-hurt-so-much/

Quotes to ponder:

"A fantasy bond is a term developed by my father, psychologist Robert Firestone, to describe an imagined connection a person develops to another person, thereby creating an illusion of security or false sense of safety."

"When we break up with someone, and we are willing to let go of this illusion of connection, we might find that we are far less devastated by the separation."

"You’re not losing your identity by losing your relationship. You may even be opening up a door to get to know yourself better."

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2878: Control Less, Trust More: How I Learned to Relax and Let Go by Susanne von Borcke with Tiny Buddha on Emotional Release Jan 23, 2026

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Episode 2878:

Susanne von Borcke reflects on how a simple, honest comment from her son sparked a deeper realization about her own need for control, and how it was harming her relationships, health, and happiness. Through personal struggle, self-awareness, and a commitment to change, she discovers the power of surrender, trust, and creating space for joy and unpredictability in daily life.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/control-less-trust-more/

Quotes to ponder:

"I thought control equals security equals happiness, up until the day when I took a close look at my life and found that nobody around me was smiling anymore."

"My mantra, therefore, is simple: Let go, have trust, and everything will be just right."

"I don’t want my children to grow up in an environment where things don’t flow, where creativity doesn’t get sparked often, and where the predominant facial expression is a frown."

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2877: Try Softer by Angelina Lee of Exploring Plan Be on Gentle Self-Approach Jan 22, 2026

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Episode 2877:

Angelina Lee reflects on her son's journey of adapting to braces to explore a deeper truth: that healing often requires gentleness, not grit. Through this tender, real-life metaphor, she challenges our instinct to push through pain and invites us to approach ourselves with compassion, patience, and softness, even when resilience is culturally celebrated.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://exploringplanbe.com/try-softer/#more-607

Quotes to ponder:

“It’s ok if you don’t get it as clean as you normally would right now. That will come in time.”

“You don’t need to speed the process up. You just need to be softer with your food, with your brushing and with yourself.”

“Grit has a time and a place, but there is always a need for grace.”

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