You know you’re supposed to stay calm. You know you shouldn’t snap. So why is it so hard to actually get there in the moment? In this episode, parenting coach Albiona Rakipi sits down with Dr. Elisha Goldstein — psychologist, mindfulness teacher, and author of Tiny Shifts — to answer that exact question.
Dr. Goldstein breaks down the emotional loops parents ... Show More
Jun 10
Play Isn’t a To-Do — It’s the Thing That Makes Everything Else Work, with Dr. Kim Van Dusen
If play feels like one more thing on your list, this episode is going to change that. Albiona sits down with Dr. Kim Van Dusen — registered play therapist, licensed marriage and family therapist, and author of Parenting Through Play — to talk about what play actually is, why pare ... Show More
1h 4m
May 20
Rewards Aren’t Bribes — And Anxiety Isn’t the Opposite of Calm
Two things keep coming up in coaching sessions right now, in household after household, family after family: rewards and kids’ anxiety around trying new things. So Albiona brought it here. In this solo episode, she breaks down the real problem with how most parents use rewards (i ... Show More
28m 7s
Dec 2024
Goal-Setting Made Easy For Busy Moms
<p>As a busy mom, goal-setting can sometimes feel like just another task on an already overwhelming to-do list. You're always taking care of everyone else, and by the time you get a moment to think about your own goals, you're too exhausted to even know where to start. Sound fami ... Show More
30m 48s
Oct 2025
2758: 5 Secrets of a Stress-Free Parent by Jen of This Time of Mine on Practical Tips for Everyday Parenting Peace
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 2758: Jen shares five practical habits that help parents reduce stress and rediscover joy in raising kids. From carving out ... Show More
9m 19s