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Melissa Gould lost her husband Joel nearly nine years ago when their daughter, Sophie, was 13 years old. The mother and daughter processed the loss in their very own, very distinct ways: Sophie grieved mostly in silence as a young teen, not wanting to attract pity or stand out fr ...  Show more

In this episode we celebrate the caregivers and chosen family members who bring so much into our lives. Yasmeen talks to sisters adrienne maree brown and autumn brown, hosts of the podcast How To Survive The End of the World. As writers, facilitators, activists (and queer aunties ...  Show more

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

Overwhelmed? Tired of people suggesting you “just relax!” or “go easy on yourself!”? Wondering if you should be playing with your kids more? This episode is for you. In this classic replay from 2016, Meagan and Sarah answer a question from Sheena (mom to a four-year-old, a two-ye ...  Show more

Why do so few of us look back at our middle school years with fond memories? Has this period of adolescence always been so difficult? What can we do to help our children positively navigate this time in their lives? In this episode, Hunter talks with Judith Warner, author of And ...  Show more

It often feels like we're all running 100 miles an hour, juggling work, errands and life. But in the rush, we might miss the chance to connect with our teens when they need us the most. In today's show, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss the often-overlooked opportunities t ...  Show more