2915: Want a Better Relationship? Work on Collaborative Communication by Dr. Lisa Firestone of PsychAlive on Mutual Understanding
24/02/2026 | 9min
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 2915: Dr. Lisa Firestone explores how collaborative communication can transform romantic relationships by fostering empathy, shared understanding, and emotional safety. She breaks down practical tools, like attuned listening, separating past triggers from present conflicts, and repairing after ruptures, that help couples feel truly known and supported. Learning to communicate with vulnerability and calm creates a stronger, more resilient bond built on trust and teamwork. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/want-a-better-relationship-work-on-collaborative-communication/ Quotes to ponder: "Collaborative communication does not just refer to the words that come out of our mouths. Rather, it encompasses all the intricate ways we communicate through tone, expression, body signals, etc." "Communicating collaboratively means taking actions that draw our partner out and trying to understand an interaction from their perspective." "Our communication will always (and pretty much only) go more smoothly when we learn tools to calm down within ourselves."
2914: Communication Methods by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Effective Communication
23/02/2026 | 7min
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 2914: Colin Wright explains that good communication isn't a solo skill, it depends on mutual buy-in and a willingness to factor in the other person's priorities and perceptions. By calmly surfacing uncomfortable topics, asking how someone prefers to connect, and adjusting your approach without self-erasure, you can untangle crossed wires and make tough conversations far more workable. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://exilelifestyle.com/communication-methods/ Quotes to ponder: "Successful communication is a multi-person effort." "It's important to remember that there will be situations in which someone else's needs simply won't line up with yours, and in those cases it's okay to shuffle the larger deck, rather than focusing on your own hand, as I previously mentioned." "A coworker may misread your jokey familiarity as a lack of respect, rather than as cordial friendliness."
2913: 7 Assumptions We Need to Stop Making About Other People by Marc Chernoff of MarcAndAngel on Avoiding Misjudgment
22/02/2026 | 9min
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 2913: Marc Chernoff reminds us that our snap-judgments are often stories we invent, and that a smile can hide pain we'll never see. By dropping seven common assumptions about others and practicing empathy when people offend us, you'll communicate with more compassion, take less personally, and make choices that help you grow. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.marcandangel.com/2019/12/03/7-assumptions-we-need-to-stop-making-about-other-people/ Quotes to ponder: "Just because someone isn't on your road, doesn't mean they are lost." "Rarely do people do things because of us. They do things because of them." "The way we treat people we strongly disagree with is a report card on what we've learned about love, compassion, kindness and humility."
2912: The Pinky Promise: Stick To It - Or Shed Some Blood by Nir Eyal of Nir and Far on Commitment and Accountability
22/02/2026 | 7min
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 2912: Nir Eyal explains why we break commitments even when we genuinely mean them: we're usually trying to escape discomfort, and distraction is the quickest exit. He shows how to manage internal triggers, protect time for traction with timeboxing, and reduce external triggers, then lock it all in with a meaningful "pinky promise" pact that makes follow-through non-negotiable. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nirandfar.com/pinky-promise/ Quotes to ponder: "The root cause of all human behavior is the desire to escape discomfort." "The most effective technique for staying on track is timeboxing, planning out periods of time to do what you say you will each day." "When I wanted to finish the first draft of my book Indistractable, I swore a pinky promise to my accountability partner that I would pay him $10,000 if I didn't finish the draft by my deadline."
2911: Can You Find Your Soulmate Later in Life? by Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love in 90 Days on Relationship Timing
21/02/2026 | 8min
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 2911: Dr. Diana Kirschner challenges the myth that love fades with age, offering empowering tools and inspiring real-life stories to prove that finding a soulmate in your 50s, 60s, or 70s is not only possible, it can be deeply fulfilling. Through affirmations, self-love practices, and mindset shifts, women are shown how to become visible, vibrant, and romantically unstoppable at any stage of life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lovein90days.com/can-you-find-your-soulmate-later-in-life/ Quotes to ponder: "The biggest lie about age that women still believe is that men are not attracted to older women." "Maybe, it's not so much about being a male or a female of a certain biological age. Maybe, it's more about finding the person who makes life a little easier, a little more fun, a little more meaningful." Episode references: The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran: https://www.amazon.com/Prophet-Kahlil-Gibran/dp/0394404289
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