2831: Have I Committed to Too Many Kids’ Activities? By Andy Hill of Marriage Kids and Money on Balancing Family Schedules
Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting
Release Date: 12/13/2025
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2858: [Part 2] When Your Partner Isn't Sure They Want a Future With You by Tonya Lester on Relationship Uncertainty
Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: . Episode 2858: Tonya Lester explores the painful uncertainty of being with someone who can't commit, offering a grounded, compassionate roadmap for reclaiming your voice and agency. Listeners will gain clarity on when to wait, when to walk, and how to protect their self-worth in relationships that feel stuck in limbo. Read along with the original article(s) here: Quotes to ponder: "Everyone should have a bottom line regarding what they want from a partner in a...
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2857: [Part 1] When Your Partner Isn't Sure They Want a Future With You by Tonya Lester on Relationship Uncertainty
Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: . Episode 2857: Tonya Lester explores the emotional toll of loving someone who can’t commit, revealing how unresolved childhood dynamics and early romantic experiences can shape our patterns in adult relationships. This honest reflection helps listeners recognize anxious attachment, stop settling for emotional breadcrumbs, and start reclaiming their self-worth. Read along with the original article(s) here: Quotes to ponder: "Never wait to be in somebody’s...
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2856: Family Budget Meetings - Yes, You Need To Have Them by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents
Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: . Episode 2856: Michelle Schroeder-Gardner emphasizes the critical role regular budget meetings play in building financial awareness, trust, and collaboration within a household. By openly discussing income, expenses, and financial goals, couples can avoid miscommunication, prevent financial surprises, and create a united path toward long-term success. Read along with the original article(s) here: Quotes to ponder: "A family who has regular money talks and...
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2855: How to Heal Hypervigilance by Shana Olmstead on Trauma Healing
Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: . Episode 2855: Shana Olmstead offers empowering guidance for sensitive and empathic individuals struggling with hypervigilance, especially in emotionally charged relationships. Through intentional practices like energetic visualization, grounding techniques, and heart-centered affirmations, she teaches how to reclaim presence, soothe the nervous system, and interact from a place of love rather than fear. Read along with the original article(s) here: Quotes to...
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2854: The Truth About Secrets: 4 Reasons Our Kids Don't Keep Secrets by Jen of This Time of Mine on Emotional Safety
Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: . Episode 2854: Jen explores why teaching children not to keep secrets builds stronger emotional safety, trust, and communication. Instead of equating secrecy with trustworthiness, kids can show integrity through kindness, reliability, and by practicing respectful privacy. Read along with the original article(s) here: Quotes to ponder: "A surprise is something we keep quiet TEMPORARILY and makes people happy or excited when we share it." "Secrets aren’t safe....
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2853: On Burnout and Your (Loss of) Personal Identity by Jenny Lee of Hello Brio on Burnout Recovery
Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: . Episode 2853: Jenny Lee explores the silent crisis many mothers face: the erasure of personal identity under the weight of parenthood. By reframing burnout not as a failure but as a signal to reinvest in what makes you, you, she offers tangible steps to reclaim your sense of self, starting with self-care and extending into rediscovery, compromise, and purpose. Read along with the original article(s) here: Quotes to ponder: "It’s not okay for us to say,...
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2852: A Paradigm Shift in New Year's Resolutions by Allison Carmen on Fresh Mindset Shifts
Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: . Episode 2852: Allison Carmen invites us to rethink the purpose behind our New Year's resolutions by drawing on the selfless wisdom of Amma, the Hugging Saint. Instead of resolutions rooted solely in personal gain, she challenges us to shift our focus toward small acts of service that can profoundly impact others, offering a more meaningful path to growth and fulfillment. Read along with the original article(s) here: Quotes to ponder: "Where there is true love,...
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2851: Where to Meet Men Offline by Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love In 90 Days on Meeting Men Naturally
Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: . Episode 2851: Dr. Diana Kirschner reveals six powerful strategies for meeting high-quality men in real life by stepping away from dating apps and toward enriching, “mentastic” activities. From advanced hobby groups to teaching classes and changing up your routine, her approach encourages authentic connection through shared interests and natural chemistry. Read along with the original article(s) here: Quotes to ponder: "Mentastic activities are ongoing...
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2850: [Part 2] Should I Be Worried if He Hasn't Said "I Love You" by Melissa Josue of Melissa the Love Coach on Understanding Relationship Pace
Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: . Episode 2850: Melissa Josue offers thoughtful, empowering guidance for navigating the emotional gray area when your partner hasn't said "I love you." She shares practical ways to open communication, clarify emotional needs, and assess readiness for deeper commitment, while also addressing how to gently handle an ex who still hopes for reconciliation. Read along with the original article(s) here: Quotes to ponder: "I want a relationship where I know my man...
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2849: [Part 1] Should I Be Worried if He Hasn't Said "I Love You" by Melissa Josue of Melissa the Love Coach on Understanding Relationship Pace
Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: . Episode 2849: Melissa Josue highlights the importance of honoring your emotional needs when a partner hasn’t said “I love you” after a long-term relationship. She urges self-reflection on what love means to you and whether your need for verbal affirmation is a core requirement for deeper commitment. Read along with the original article(s) here: Quotes to ponder: "Whenever you’re feeling an issue in your relationship, it’s not 'nothing.' It’s a need...
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Episode 2831:
Andy Hill shares his family's journey through the chaotic and costly world of kids’ activities, revealing how early mistakes (like toddler soccer meltdowns) taught him the value of age-appropriate, balanced scheduling. With Nicole’s wisdom guiding their choices, the Hills prioritize family harmony, finances, and their kids’ well-being by sticking to one activity at a time and focusing on enrichment that aligns with their children’s developmental stage.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/have-i-committed-to-too-many-kids-activities
Quotes to ponder:
"Just because they have a swimming class for babies doesn’t mean that it's a good idea."
"Youth Sports is a 15-billion dollar industry so beware if you’re being sold into something that’s not really worth it."
Episode references:
STEM Summer Camps for Kids (National Inventors Hall of Fame): https://www.invent.org/programs/camp-invention