{"podcast":{"title":"Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting","slug":"optimal-relationships-daily-dating-marriage-and-parenting-1054569","podcast_index_feed_id":1054569,"rss_url":"https://rss.pdrl.fm/c5e7cb/feeds.megaphone.fm/OLD2998733144","website_url":"https://oldpodcast.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/bace81dc-1664-11ec-a8c1-53a606a35df3/image/e241db7e425790e08087b30b0dacc1f9.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Optimal Living Daily LLC","episode_count":3089,"summary":"Optimal Relationships Daily, steered by the insightful Greg Audino, a seasoned life coach, is a podcast dedicated to enhancing your personal connections. Greg explores the intricate dynamics of relationships, from dating to marriage and parenting. He handpicks and narrates insightful content from a variety of respected bloggers and experts, offering listeners a rich tapestry of perspectives on relationship building, communication, conflict resolution, and self-love. Greg's approach is both compassionate and pragmatic, blending his life coaching expertise with relatable experiences and actionable advice. His warm, engaging narration makes even the most complex relationship topics accessible and understandable. By focusing on dating, marriage, and parenting, each episode provides you with the tools needed to improve your personal connections. Whether you're looking to deepen your existing relationships, navigate challenges, or understand the subtleties of human connections, Greg's guidance offers a daily dose of wisdom and inspiration to help you foster healthier, more fulfilling relationships in all areas of your life. This podcast is designed for those passionate about dating, mar…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-26T06:22:21.998720+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-relationships-daily-dating-marriage-and-parenting-1054569"},"episode":{"title":"3036: Invalidating Feelings? Try a Stress-reducing Conversation! by Dr. Kathy McMahon of Couples Therapy Inc on Healthy Conversations","slug":"3036-invalidating-feelings-try-a-stress-reducing-conversation-by-dr-kathy-mcmahon-of-couples-therapy-inc-on-healthy-conversations","published_at":"2026-06-10T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-relationships-daily-dating-marriage-and-parenting-1054569/3036-invalidating-feelings-try-a-stress-reducing-conversation-by-dr-kathy-mcmahon-of-couples-therapy-inc-on-healthy-conversations","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-relationships-daily-dating-marriage-and-parenting-1054569","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD1751094605.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD1751094605.mp3","summary":"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 3036: Dr. Kathy McMahon explores how emotional invalidation quietly damages trust, intimacy, and self-esteem in relationships. Drawing on the Gottmans’ stress-reducing conversation technique, she explains how small daily conversations can help couples feel emotionally safe, heard, and supported while revealing deeper unhealthy communication patterns that may need professional attention. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.couplestherapyinc.com/invalidating-feelings-try-a-stress-reducing-conversation/ Quotes to ponder: \"The listener doesn't have to solve the problem. They simply need to be present, pay attention, and try to understand and empathize.\" \"Feelings are invalidated when they are deemed worthless, or unimportant.\" \"The goal is to provide an opportunity to practice supportive and encouraging talks.\" Episode references: The Gottman Institute: https://www.gottman.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":634,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/optimal-relationships-daily-dating-marriage-and-parenting-1054569/episodes/3036-invalidating-feelings-try-a-stress-reducing-conversation-by-dr-kathy-mcmahon-of-couples-therapy-inc-on-healthy-conversations/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-relationships-daily-dating-marriage-and-parenting-1054569/3036-invalidating-feelings-try-a-stress-reducing-conversation-by-dr-kathy-mcmahon-of-couples-therapy-inc-on-healthy-conversations.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}