Fear can be resolved by using empathy and play. We give you our best thinking and ways to cultivate connection while we have this extra time with our families. If you're yearning for a sense of community, join our facebook group and check out Michelle's link tree for all her guides for ideas during isolation. Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe and con ... Show More
Aug 25
Kind and Firm: Hold a Boundary Without Losing Connection
We were told boundaries and connection sit on opposite ends of a dial. Slide toward strict and you get control but lose warmth. Slide toward gentle, and you get closeness but lose the floor. So we spend our days inching back and forth, guilty when we're too hard, exhausted when w ... Show More
19m 31s
Aug 11
Your Kid Doesn't Need Two Houses That Agree, They Need One That's Safe
We've all been told the same thing. Kids need consistency above everything else. The same rules, the same bedtime, the same consequences in every home they live in. So when the other parent won't get on the same page, we panic. We send the articles. We lecture. We build the case. ... Show More
23m 54s
Jun 2025
Jocko Underground: It's Not Real. Getting Others Over Fear.
Getting your child (and others, including yourself) over fear. More valuable tools for getting over a break-up and crushing forward. Being someone you can be proud of. Managing adrenaline dumps, nervousness, and high-stress situations. Embracing responsibility to get to the next ... Show More
11m 26s
Nov 2024
2380: Holiday Happiness by Kristena Eden of Core Living Essentials on Family Relationships Advice & Stress Relief Tips
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 2380: Kristena Eden delves into the stress and tension that often accompanies family gatherings during the holidays, offeri ... Show More
7m 40s