2813: [Part 1] How to Get a Child to Eat When They Refuse: Does Encouragement Help? By Crystal Karges on Parenting Picky Eaters
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 2813: Crystal Karges challenges a common parenting instinct by showing how even well-meaning praise can backfire when it comes to picky eating. Through a compassionate, research-backed lens, she explains why encouragement at the table can feel like pressure to children, and how removing it can actually help kids build a healthier, more intuitive relationship with food. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.crystalkarges.com/blog/how-to-get-a-child-to-eat-when-they-refuse-does-encouragement-help Quotes to ponder: "At the end of the day, positive encouragement is a form of pressure, though in a more subtle form that often goes undetected." "When children feel pressured to eat, this can unintentionally trigger other mealtime stressors." "A child may associate eating with recognition, acceptance, etc. and may learn to eat for these reasons."
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2812: When Is It Time to Leave a Relationship? by Tonya Lester on Healthy Detachment
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 2812: Tonya Lester explores the deeply personal and often painful dilemma of knowing when to leave a relationship, offering thoughtful questions that prompt self-reflection rather than black-and-white answers. Her compassionate yet direct framework helps listeners distinguish between temporary discomfort and long-term incompatibility, empowering them to recognize whether staying is costing them more than leaving ever would. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.tonyalester.com/blog/when-is-it-time-to-leave-a-relationship Quotes to ponder: "Conflict is healthy and productive: Only people who have no boundaries are never angry." "If you try to edit away who you truly are just to be the person your partner wants, you'll slowly lose those parts of yourself." "Staying in an unhappy situation because you've already stayed in it so long is a terrible reason for sticking it out even longer." Episode references: The Sunk Cost Fallacy: https://www.behavioraleconomics.com/resources/mini-encyclopedia-of-be/sunk-cost-fallacy
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2811: Once Upon A Time by Kat Medina on Love Reflections
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 2811: Kat Medina shares a raw and heartfelt reflection on 15 years of partnership marked by love, laughter, heartbreak, and growth. Through hilarious college memories and hard-earned life lessons, she reveals how embracing gratitude, humor, and vulnerability fuels lasting connection, even in the face of life's messiest moments. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.katmedina.com/article?id=relationship Quotes to ponder: "He led me to realize that there are strength and beauty in vulnerability." "My goal is to reduce the time it takes for me to truly appreciate the challenges, allowing myself to see the beauty in each moment before it's too late." "As long as we continue to get back up and try again, we'll be able to take on life together...and have a damn good time."
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2810: How Do I Remain Open To Love And Also Protect Myself Emotionally? by Evan Marc Katz on Emotional Boundaries
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 2810: Evan Marc Katz explores the delicate balance between staying open to love and protecting oneself emotionally, validating the emotional risks of vulnerability while offering logical strategies to maintain clarity in relationships. By recognizing early misalignments in values and goals, women can experience deep connection without sacrificing self-respect or long-term happiness. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/blog/dating-tips-advice/how-do-i-remain-open-to-love-and-also-protect-myself-emotionally Quotes to ponder: "It is still 'better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all,' isn't it?" "Even if your theory that 'love is blind' is true, it doesn't mean that it should be impossible to objectively evaluate the quality and compatibility of your relationship." "If he NEVER talks about marriage, kids, family, future, houses, etc…, the writing is largely on the wall. And it's not his fault if you never choose to read it." Episode references: Predictably Irrational: https://www.amazon.com/Predictably-Irrational-Revised-Expanded-Decisions/dp/0061353248
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2809: Am I in a Relationship With a Narcissist? by Dr. Mariette Jansen of Dr. DeStress on Emotional Safety
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 2809: Dr. Mariette Jansen unpacks the subtle signs of narcissistic abuse in relationships and the psychological toll it takes on victims, from diminished self-confidence to emotional isolation. Her insights encourage listeners to question not only their partners' behavior but also their own patterns, especially those rooted in unresolved trauma. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drdestress.co.uk/how-spot-narcissist-relationship/ Quotes to ponder: "It is tough to break the silence. But the first step is a recognition of what is happening by acknowledging your feelings and behaviour." "The victim of the narcissist desensitizes to the nastiness and will come up with excuses for unacceptable behaviour." "You start to feel a bit lonely and alone and where you had strong and close connections in the past, these have all subsided." Episode references: Cognitive Dissonance (Verywell Mind): https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-cognitive-dissonance-2795012
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