{"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. 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