Nobody Told Me!

Why is there stigma associated with how we cope with the loss of a pet? It seems like we can't get it right: we're judged for grieving the death of the animal too much ('it's just a pet!') or too little ('he/she is getting a new dog already?'). What can we do to heal and move forward from it? Why does it feel like we never fully get over it? In honor of National Dog Day, we are bringing back one of our favorite episodes with Dr. Guy Winch, licensed psychologist and in-demand keynote speaker to talk about healing from the loss of a pet. Dr. Winch was with us previously to discuss his book "How to Fix a Broken Heart", which aims to help people cope about a breakup or death of someone they love; that someone can be a pet and the loss is devastating. You can watch his compelling TED talk, "Why we all need to practice emotional first aid", which has gathered more than six and a half million views, at https://www.ted.com/talks/guy_winch_the_case_for_emotional_hygiene. His website is http://www.guywinch.com. *** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> BetterHelp: get 10% off your first month of online counseling if there are issues that are interfering with your happiness or preventing you from achieving your goals by visiting betterhelp.com/nobody. --> AirMedCare: new memberships cost as low as $65 a year and cover 38 states. For NTM listeners, choose up to a $50 Amazon or Visa gift card with a new membership. Go to airmedcare.com/nobody and use offer code 'NOBODY'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've been living in an era of 'hyper-genderism', where we've been taught but pink is girly and blue is for boys. For too long, many girls have been afraid to challenge the societal norms and be what so many people call a 'tomboy'. But what does that term even mean? To learn more, we talk to Lisa Selin Davis, author of the new book, Tomboy: The Surprising History and Future of Girls Who Dare to Be Different. The book explores where tomboys fit into our evolving understanding of gender identity and expression. It expands on the ideas Lisa first discussed in an Op-Ed piece she wrote for the New York Times about her own daughter's experience as a self-described "tomboy" and how her research led her to the conclusion that many women who we consider to be the greatest heroines of all time described themselves the same way. *** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> BetterHelp: get 10% off your first month of online counseling if there are issues that are interfering with your happiness or preventing you from achieving your goals by visiting betterhelp.com/nobody. --> Stamps.com: 4 week trial plus free postage and a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Go to stamps.com, click on the microphone at the top of the homepage, and type in NTM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you see yourself as an entrepreneur? Are you passionate, ambitious and intuitive? Do you also struggle with mental, emotional, physical and spiritual distress? If so, you'll want to hear what our guest, Jessica Carson, has to say. Jessica is a thought-leader in the psychology of entrepreneurs and creators. She has a background in psychology, neuroscience, start-ups, venture capital and mindfulness. She's the Director of Innovation at the American Psychological Association and author of the new book, Wired This Way: On Finding Mental, Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual Well-Being as a Creator. *** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> BetterHelp: get 10% off your first month of online counseling if there are issues that are interfering with your happiness or preventing you from achieving your goals by visiting betterhelp.com/nobody. --> Stamps.com: 4 week trial plus free postage and a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Go to stamps.com, click on the microphone at the top of the homepage, and type in NTM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most relationships have their ups and downs, whether they're between family members, friends or co-workers. Most of us don't like the down times because it's uncomfortable to be feeling angry or disconnected from those we care about. However, our guests today, clinical psychologist Dr. Ed Tronick and pediatrician Dr. Claudia Gold, say the conflicts in relationships are the keys to better relationships. Doctors Tronick and Gold are the authors of the new book, The Power of Discord: Why the Ups and Downs of Relationships are the Secret to Building Intimacy, Resilience, and Trust. *** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> BetterHelp: get 10% off your first month of online counseling if there are issues that are interfering with your happiness or preventing you from achieving your goals by visiting betterhelp.com/nobody. --> Stamps.com: 4 week trial plus free postage and a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Go to stamps.com, click on the microphone at the top of the homepage, and type in NTM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining us on this episode is Helena Dea Bala, author of the new book, Craigslist Confessional: A collection of secrets from anonymous strangers, which The New York Times called 'touching'. She was the true definition of the American dream: an Albanian immigrant who came to the United States as a child, went to George Washignton University, and became a lawyer and lobbyist in Washington, D.C. However, at the end of her work day, she found herself unfulfilled and realized that the most content she felt was in her daily conversations with a homeless man (a stranger) who she felt she could be completely honest with. This sparked her to take a leap of faith, quit her job, and post a sentence on Craigslist: 'tell me about yourself.' Over the course of the years, she has met up with strangers on Craigslist and documented their stories, coming to the conclusion that behind the scenes, we are all struggling with the same issues. You can buy the book at https://www.amazon.com/Craigslist-Confessional-Collection-Secrets-Strangers/dp/1982114967. *** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> BetterHelp: get 10% off your first month of online counseling if there are issues that are interfering with your happiness or preventing you from achieving your goals by visiting betterhelp.com/nobody. --> Stamps.com: 4 week trial plus free postage and a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Go to stamps.com, click on the microphone at the top of the homepage, and type in NTM. --> AirMedCare: new memberships cost as low as $65 a year and cover 38 states. For NTM listeners, choose up to a $50 Amazon or Visa gift card with a new membership. Go to airmedcare.com/nobody and use offer code 'NOBODY'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we're talking about how to speak, how to listen and why we should polish our skills at both of those things. We're also going to explore the impact sound in general has on our lives. We're thrilled to welcome our guest, sound and communication expert Julian Treasure, whose latest book is called, How to Be Heard: Secrets for Powerful Speaking and Listening. Julian's previous book, Sound Business, is a manual for effective sound use in every aspect of business. His five TED talks have been watched more than 100 million times! One of those talks, How to Speak So that People Want to Listen, is in the top 10 TED talks of all time. *** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> BetterHelp: get 10% off your first month of online counseling if there are issues that are interfering with your happiness or preventing you from achieving your goals by visiting betterhelp.com/nobody. --> AirMedCare: new memberships cost as low as $65 a year and cover 38 states. For NTM listeners, choose up to a $50 Amazon or Visa gift card with a new membership. Go to airmedcare.com/nobody and use offer code 'NOBODY'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nobody is immune to the stress that has come with the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions it's placed on our lives. As far as children are concerned, coronavirus may be less harmful to their bodies than it is to those of older people. But, it may be more difficult for kids to deal with emotionally than it is for other age groups. On this episode, we'll take a look at the mental health impact of the pandemic on children and teenagers with our guest, Dr. Mary Alvord, who's a children's psychologist in Maryland and co-author of Resilience Builder Program for Children and Adolescents, which focuses on enhancing the ability to adapt well to life and its challenges. Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> BetterHelp: get 10% off your first month of online counseling if there are issues that are interfering with your happiness or preventing you from achieving your goals by visiting betterhelp.com/nobody. --> AirMedCare: new memberships cost as low as $65 a year and cover 38 states. For NTM listeners, choose up to a $50 Amazon or Visa gift card with a new membership. Go to airmedcare.com/nobody and use offer code 'NOBODY'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is so much upheaval and division in the world right now, that it's wonderful to be able to talk with two guests who are polar opposites in terms of their political views, yet great friends who took a 20,000 mile road trip across America to learn what things can bring us together in this time of strife and partisanship. Our guests are Jordan Blashek, a staunch Republican, and Christopher Haugh, a true-blue Democrat. The result of their 44-state journey is a fabulous new book called: Union: A Democrat, A Republican and a Search for Common Ground. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we're taking a look at bullying and cyber-bullying in the age of COVID-19. Joining us is psychology professor Dr. Elizabeth Englander, the Director of the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center at Bridgewater State University. Her research focuses on bullying and cyberbullying prevention, and the center she directs provides free training in that regard to hundreds of schools every year. Dr. Englander is the author of the book, 25 Myths about Bullying and Cyberbullying. You can learn more about her and her books by going to https://www.englanderelizabeth.com. *** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> BetterHelp: get 10% off your first month of online counseling if there are issues that are interfering with your happiness or preventing you from achieving your goals by visiting betterhelp.com/nobody. --> Stamps.com: 4 week trial plus free postage and a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Go to stamps.com, click on the microphone at the top of the homepage, and type in NTM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know dogs are being trained to sniff out COVID-19? We didn't! Joining us on this episode is New York Times bestselling author Maria Goodavage, who's considered one of the foremost authorities on the training and service of working dogs. Maria's latest book focuses on the important work dogs are performing in the world of medicine. The book is called, Doctor Dogs: How Our Best Friends Are Becoming Our Best Medicine. You can learn more about Maria's books by going to https://www.mariagoodavage.com. *** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> BetterHelp: get 10% off your first month of online counseling if there are issues that are interfering with your happiness or preventing you from achieving your goals by visiting betterhelp.com/nobody. --> Stamps.com: 4 week trial plus free postage and a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Go to stamps.com, click on the microphone at the top of the homepage, and type in NTM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest on this episode is Lacy Crawford, author of the new book, Notes On A Silencing: A Memoir which is one of the most anticipated books of the year. It's the story of Lacy's sexual assault as a teenager by two fellow students at the one of the top boarding schools in the country. The Washington Post calls the book, "A haunting exploration of the systemic ways assault victims are ignored." You can buy her book at https://www.amazon.com/Notes-Silencing-Memoir-Lacy-Crawford/dp/0316491551. *** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> BetterHelp: get 10% off your first month of online counseling if there are issues that are interfering with your happiness or preventing you from achieving your goals by visiting betterhelp.com/nobody. --> Stamps.com: 4 week trial plus free postage and a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Go to stamps.com, click on the microphone at the top of the homepage, and type in NTM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unfortunately, COVID-19 has forced the world to think about death and dying in ways most of us never imagined. Joining us on this episode is Dr. Lydia Dugdale, who has been treating COVID-19 patients in New York City. She is an associate professor of medicine and director of the Center for Clinical Medical Ethics at Columbia University. Dr. Dugdale is a specialist in end-of-life issues and the author of the new book, The Lost Art of Dying. You can learn more about her at http://lydiadugdale.com. *** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> BetterHelp: get 10% off your first month of online counseling if there are issues that are interfering with your happiness or preventing you from achieving your goals by visiting betterhelp.com/nobody. --> Stamps.com: 4 week trial plus free postage and a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Go to stamps.com, click on the microphone at the top of the homepage, and type in NTM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining us on this episode is New York Times bestselling author Bob Goff, who is on a mission to shake people into the version of their lives they dreamt about before someone told them it was impossible or incorrect. Bob, who's known as an "encourager to millions", is the creator of the popular Dream Big conferences and author of the new book, Dream Big: Know What You Want, Why You Want It, and What You're Going to Do About It. --> You can learn more about Bob by going to https://bobgoff.com. --> To get 10% off your first month with BetterHelp online counseling, go to http://www.betterhelp.com/nobody. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we'll get some advice on what we need to do to survive in an increasingly dangerous world. Our guest is Judith Matloff, who's a veteran international correspondent who instructs others on how to survive hostile environments. Over a 40-year career as a journalist, she's covered stories around the globe and her work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Christian Science Monitor, Forbes, and The Los Angeles Times, to name just a few. Judith has developed protocols for digital, gender and physical security, and consults for leading organizations like the State Department and the United Nations. She's the author of the new book, How to Drag a Body and Other Safety Tips You Hope to Never Need. --> You can learn more about Judith and the book by going to her website at http://judithmatloff.com --> To get 10% off your first month with BetterHelp online counseling, go to http://www.betterhelp.com/nobody. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you exercising and eating right to ensure you do all you can to live the longest life possible? You may be surprised to learn that diet and exercise matter less, and your relationships, personality and emotions matter more in terms of influencing how long you live. Joining us to explain more about that is science journalist Marta Zaraska, whose newest book is called, Growing Young: How Friendship, Optimism and Kindness Can Help You Live to 100. --> You can learn more about the book by going to https://www.growingyoungthebook.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With most meetings taking place remotely today, it's more challenging than ever to communicate with our co-workers in the workplace (something we likely struggled with in the past as well!). Our guest, Alissa Carpenter, is a workplace communications expert who joins us to talk about how we can connect with our team effectively online, how to have difficult and uncomfortable conversations, why differences in gender, age, race, religion and job function are beneficial to helping the company succeed, and what impact the pandemic will have on the modern day office. --> Check out her website at: http://www.notokthatsokcoach.com --> Buy her new book, How to Listen and Be Heard: Inclusive Conversations at Work, at https://www.amazon.com/How-Listen-Heard-Inclusive-Conversations/dp/1632651637. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How would your life change if you could truly believe that 'everything happens for a reason' and that most of the time, it's for the better? On this episode, we talk to Dr. Christian Busch, who has spent a decade researching how we can use uncertainty as a path to more joyful, purposeful, and successful lives. Dr. Busch is the Director of the Global Economy Program at The Center for Global Affairs at NYU, where he teaches on purpose-driven leadership, impact entrepreneurship, social innovation, and emerging markets. He's also the author of the new book, 'The Serendipity Mindset: The Art of Science of Creating Good Luck' (Penguin Random House). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special Father's Day edition (replay from 2019), we're joined my Laura's father, and Jan's husband, Ronn Owens, a legendary radio talk show host who is a member of the National Radio Hall of Fame. We talk to him about some of those "nobody told me" lessons that guys learn when they become fathers, the best advice he's given to his daughters, and what he learned from his dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we're joined by journalist Robert Kolker, author of the new book 'Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family', a #1 New York Times bestseller and Oprah's Book Club Pick. It tells the heartbreaking, and at times, terrifying, story of the Galvin family—a family with 12 children, six of whom were diagnosed with schizophrenia. The Galvins, were so unusual that they were studied by the National Institute of Mental Health in an effort to learn more about the genetic origins of schizophrenia. Their story is one of shame, denial, shock, trauma and misunderstanding as it relates to mental illness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we'll take a look at some of pop music's biggest female stars and the lessons their lives and careers offer to their fans. Joining us is New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, whose latest book is called, Pop Star Goddesses: And How to Tap into Their Energies to Invoke Your Best Self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Majo Molfino, Stanford University-trained designer and women's leadership expert, joins us to talk about how women can improve their self-worth and build creative confidence. As children, most girls are to "be good" and learn that conforming to societal norms leads to praise. However, that usually leads to a lifelong quest for unattainable perfection and comes at the expense of them sacrificing their unique voice. As the daughter of immigrants, Majo wanted to make her parents proud more than anything, but realized that she also wanted to live her life on her own terms. In this episode, she teaches us how to find our own unique feminine power and dismantle old rules once and for all. Her new book, 'Break the Good Girl Myth', comes out on July 28th. It is is published by HarperCollins and is available for pre-order now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's estimated that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men in the United States have been victims of severe physical violence by an intimate partner. Joining us on to talk about this massive problem and possible solutions is investigative journalist Rachel Louise Snyder whose latest book is called, No Visible Bruises: What We Don't Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're thrilled to welcome comedian, actor, director and podcast host Bob Saget to the show. You know him from Full House, Fuller House, How I Met Your Mother, America's Funniest Home Videos and so many other shows. In this episode, Bob shares his observation on the painful times we're going through. Bob also has a new podcast called, Bob Saget's Here For You. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a pleasure to welcome Amherst College psychology professor Dr. Catherine Sanderson back to the show. She was with us awhile back talking about her fabulous book, The Positive Shift: Mastering Mindset to Improve Happiness, Health and Longevity. Professor Sanderson has written a new book about another fascinating topic. It's called, Why We Act: Turning Bystanders into Moral Rebels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you someone who appears to have a perfect life on the outside, but inward you struggle with depression? Have you become an expert at hiding your emotional pain from others? Our guest on this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Margaret Rutherford, is an expert on what she calls "perfectly hidden depression". She talks to us about the symptoms, the importance of identifying the syndrome early, how to take off the mask of perfectionism, and offers guidance for how to overcome it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a joy to welcome back to the show serial entrepreneur and angel investor David S. Rose to talk about his impressions of the challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors during the pandemic. David is the founder and CEO of Gust, the world's largest online platform for entrepreneurs and early stage investors. Gust is used by entrepreneurs all over the world to connect with early stage investors. David is also the New York Times best selling author of both Angel Investing: The Gust Guide to Making Money & Having Fun Investing in Startups and The Startup Checklist: 25 Steps to a Scalable, High-Growth Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Loneliness is a feeling a lot of us have been experiencing lately as we shelter-in-place or quarantine or social distance. Our guest on this episode, J.W. Freiberg, is a social psychologist and lawyer who has studied and written about chronic loneliness for years. His books on the topic include Four Seasons of Loneliness, Growing Up Lonely, and the new book, Surrounded by Others and Yet So Alone: A Lawyer's Case Stories of Love, Loneliness, and Litigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lately on 'Nobody Told Me!', we've been looking at the impact COVID-19 is having on various aspects of our lives. And on this episode, among other things, we'll look at the rise in gender-based violence that the pandemic has triggered around the world. Joining us is Yifat Susskind, who is the executive director of MADRE, which is a humanitarian organization dedicated to women's rights around the world. She's also the presenter of a very popular TED talk, called "In Uncertain Times, Think Like a Mother". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Nobody Told Me! I'm Jan Black and I'm Laura Owens. When you feel inspired, you feel great, right? You may feel like you can do anything! But in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, you may be find it hard to feel inspired. That's why we invited Allison Holzer back to our show. Allison has spent the past few years studying the science of inspiration to understand how it can be "summoned" through different actions. Allison is a consultant, entrepreneur and coach who is the cofounder of InspireCorps and previously was director of coaching for the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. Allison is also the co-author of the new book, Dare to Inspire: Sustain the Fire of Inspiration in Work and Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the toughest things that can be faced by a girl or a woman of any age is the loss of her mother. Our guest, Hope Edelman, knows all about that. In fact, she knows more about it than most of us. Hope is an expert in the field of early mother loss and mother-daughter relationships. She's written extensively on those topics and is the author of "Motherless Daughters" and "Motherless Mothers", among others. You can learn more about Hope on her website: http://hopeedelman.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining us is Cyntoia Brown Long, who was sentenced to life in prison for a murder she committed at the age of sixteen. Her case became national news when celebrities like Kim Kardashian, LeBron James, and Rihanna made the hashtag #FreeCyntoia go viral in 2017. She was granted full clemency after having served fifteen years, walking out a free woman on August 7, 2019. Cyntoia is now a prison reform advocate and the author of the book, Free Cyntoia: My Search for Redemption in the American Prison System. She's also the subject of the popular new Netflix documentary, Murder to Mercy: The Cyntoia Brown Story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're very excited to welcome author and entrepreneur Vishen Lakhiani to our show today. He's the founder and CEO of Mindvalley, a personal growth education empire which is the world's leading online personal growth education company with over two million students. Vishen is also a New York Times bestselling author, whose latest book is called, The Buddha and The Badass: The Secret Spiritual Art of Succeeding at Work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're in need of hope, this is the show for you! As a doctor who treated hundreds of patients with brain injuries, neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander strongly doubted the existence of an afterlife. However, after he contracted E. coli meningitis (which has a 1 in 10,000,000 annual occurence), he ended up in a coma for seven days and had a life changing experience. He came to the conclusion that the brain does not create consciousness and that consciousness survives bodily death. He is the author of several books stemming from his own near-death experience, including the #1 New York Times Bestseller called, Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Federal officials say the national hotline providing emergency help to people suffering from emotional distress has recently received nearly nine times more calls than it did this time last year, with tens of thousands of Americans reaching out for mental health assistance amid the coronavirus crisis. Joining us on this episode is Jacob Moore, a man who's devoting his life to helping people get help for mental health issues without feeling ashamed or alone. Jacob is the founder of NoStigmas, a social movement for mental health equality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We were so, so excited to welcome veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur Marc Randolph to the show. As you may know, Marc is the co-founder and founding CEO of Netflix. He's mentored hundreds of early stage entrepreneurs and helped seed dozens of successful tech ventures, in addition to many unsuccessful ones. Marc is the author of the bestselling book, That Will Never Work: The Birth of Netflix and the Amazing Life of An Idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest on this episode is Jim Kwik, who's known for his expertise in speed-reading, memory improvement and optimal brain performance. Jim is the author of the new book, Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life. Jim is the founder and CEO of Kwik Learning and he's taught his techniques to students at Harvard, Stanford and Columbia universities, and to executives of companies like Nike, GE, Space-X and Virgin. He feels the "sheltering" we're doing during the COVID-19 pandemic offers an opportunity for us to transform our brainpower, mindset and creativity. You can learn more about Jim's new book by going to his website at http://www.limitlessbook.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer Nora McInerny is the perfect guest for these unsettled times we're living in. Nora has been through a lot in her life and she's managed to speak and write about the good times, the bad times and the uncertain times with wisdom, humor, and heart. When she was only 31, Nora lost her second baby, her father and her husband over the course of six weeks. She's the author of the books, No Happy Endings and It's Okay To Laugh. She's the host of the award-winning podcast "Terrible, Thanks for Asking". And, she's the author of the new novel, Bad Moms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the COVID-19 pandemic forcing you to take a sabbatical? Our guest on this episode, Shelley Paxton, says there's always a gift in upheaval, pain and discomfort. As Shelley sees it, this time offers us a chance to reflect, reset and redirect our lives. Shelley is the author of the new book, Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest on this episode is Amy Fish, who spends her days investigating, analyzing and trying to resolve complaints. She's the "Chief Complaints Officer" for the 50,000-student Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. Amy believes we all need to stand up for ourselves and speak up for what we need. And, she feels we can use cooperation and connection, instead of confrontation, to get our needs met. Amy's written a new book called, I Wanted Fries With That: How to Ask for What You Want and Get What You Need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest on this episode is novelist Veronica Roth, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the blockbuster Divergent series of books. Divergent came out when Veronica was just 22 years old, and the movie adaptation was #1 at the box office on its opening weekend. Veronica has written a highly anticipated new adult fantasy novel, called Chosen Ones. She's had an amazing career with millions of fans around the world. Veronica, thanks so much for joining us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a workaholic? Are you finding it extremely hard to cope with the "new normal" as far as work is concerned during the coronavirus crisis? If so, you're not alone and we have some suggestions for you on this episode as we welcome back psychotherapist Dr. Bryan Robinson who's the author of the book, #Chill: Turn Off Your Job and Turn On Your Life. Brian has built his career on the themes of work/life balance, resilience and well-being. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a joy to welcome our guest on this episode, international bestselling author, and renowned spiritual and thought leader Panache Desai, who has been a favorite guest on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday. In times like these, his words of wisdom are needed more than ever. And, there's no better time to learn to be the best, truest versions of ourselves and reach our potential than now. His latest book is called You Are Enough: Revealing the Soul to Discover Your Power, Potential and Possibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a great pleasure to welcome our guest on this episode, In-Q, who is a National Poetry Slam champion, award-winning poet and multi-platinum songwriter who's written for artists like Selena Gomez ("Love You Like a Love Song"), Miley Cyrus ("Forgiveness and Love"), and many others. In-Q was named to Oprah's SuperSoul 100 list of the world's most influential thought leaders. His new book of poems and stories is called, Inquire Within. On this episode, he shares invaluable wisdom about forgiveness, the importance of relationships, and the meaning of life in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest on this episode is Emmy-Award winning TV personality, style expert, fashion designer and New York Times best-selling author Carson Kressley. Carson Kressley has been a familiar name and face to many of us since he burst onto the scene in 2003 as one of the "Fab Five" on Bravo TV's groundbreaking show, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. Since then, he's been on Dancing With The Stars, Celebrity Apprentice, RuPaul's Drag Race, and many other shows. Carson's book include the women's style guide, Does This Book Make My Butt Look Big? A Cheeky Guide to Feeling Sexier in Your Own Skin & Unleashing Your Personal Style. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lewis Howes is a former professional author turned New York bestselling author, high performing business coach, and the host of one of the top podcasts in the world- The School of Greatness which has had more than 150 million downloads. In this episode of Nobody Told Me Podcast, Lewis shares with us his childhood traumas and adulthood adversities that led him to be who he is today. He talks about sexual abuse as a kid that triggered self-hatred for many years and how talking about it helped in healing. Lewis also shares the main reason behind starting his podcast was as a pain outlet. Listen in to learn the importance of releasing pain as a daily practice to heal. You will also hear advice on how to become the better version of yourself in the middle of the Coronavirus pandemic. Episode Timeline: [0:10] Intro [1:52] Lewis talks about sexual abuse as a kid and a lot of unrest in his family. [3:38] Finding healing and forgiveness by talking about it and making it a daily habit. [4:25] Main reasons for starting the School of Greatness podcast. [5:24] Lewis talks about the adversities he went through in 2008. [7:47] How adversities taught him to be a resourceful and creative person. [8:15] Advice on how to be a better version of yourself in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. [12:05] Becoming a serial money saver who barely wanted to spend. [14:41] Accepting help and mentorship from people when you're down. [18:25] Figuring his passion for networking and connecting people to be an inspiration to others. [25:16] Who does Lewis Howes admire? [26:08] Appreciating challenges more by celebrating them as much as the good moments. [29:21] Lewis' definition of greatness over the years. [30:37] What nobody told Lewis? [32:21] Connecting with Lewis [32:39] Outro Resources Mentioned: https://rothys.com/ntm https://www.thirdlove.com/ntm https://trustandwill.com/nobodytoldme Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can you create and maintain a loving relationship? Do conflict and dissatisfaction in a relationship mean you're headed for a breakup? How can you navigate the storms that are almost certain to crop up between you and your romantic partner? Our guest on this episode, longtime therapist and couples coach Linda Carroll, has plenty of experience answering questions like those. She is the author of the new book, Love Skills: The Keys to Unlocking Lasting, Wholehearted Love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this show, we're talking all about your heart with our guest, cardiologist and New York Times best-selling author Dr. Sandeep Jauhar. Among other things, he's the author of the book, Heart: A History, and the presenter of an incredibly popular TEDtalk called How Your Emotions Change the Shape of Your Heart. In this episode, he explains how fear, stress, and grief impact the heart and why reducing these emotional disturbances will have great health benefits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining us on this episode is accomplished show jumper Jennifer Gates, one of the top Under 25 riders in the US, President of Evergate Stables, medical student, and daughter of Bill and Melinda Gates, co-chairs of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. We sat down with Jenn to find out more about how she copes with the ups and downs of such a challenging sport and how she balances medical school with riding at a top level. ++++ In case you missed the promo codes, offered by our sponsors, here they are! 1) ROTHY's: go to Rothys.com/NTM 2) AIRMEDCARE: for a $10 Visa Gift Card with a new one year membership, go to airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code "nobody" 3) TRUST AND WILL: 10% off by going to http://www.trustandwill.com/nobodytoldme or enter promo code 'nobodytoldme' at checkout. 4) PALM BEACH MASTERS: learn about this amazing horse show series at https://palmbeachmasters.com.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we talk to accomplished professional show jumper, Georgina Bloomberg, daughter of Susan Brown and former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Among her many achievements, Georgina represented the United States Equestrian Team at the 2015 Pan American Games, where she earned a Team Bronze medal. We caught up with Georgina to find out more about what it takes to compete at this level and how she deals with the ups and downs of such a challenging sport. ++++ In case you missed the promo codes, offered by our sponsors, here they are! 1) ROTHY's: go to Rothys.com/NTM 2) AIRMEDCARE: for a $10 Visa Gift Card with a new one year membership, go to airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code "nobody" 3) TRUST AND WILL: 10% off by going to http://www.trustandwill.com/nobodytoldme or enter promo code 'nobodytoldme' at checkout. 4) PALM BEACH MASTERS: learn about this amazing horse show series at https://palmbeachmasters.com.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Puberty can be a tough time for boys. It's a time when they may get quiet and withdraw. It's a challenging time for parents who want to help their sons navigate the physical and emotional changes they're experiencing. To help parents on this journey, we turn to our guest, bestselling author and widely respected pediatrician, Dr. Cara Natterson, author of the book, Decoding Boys: New Science Behind the Subtle Art of Raising Sons. ++++ In case you missed the promo codes, offered by our sponsors, here they are! 1) ROTHY's: go to Rothys.com/NTM 2) AIRMEDCARE: for a $10 Visa Gift Card with a new one year membership, go to airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code "nobody" 3) TRUST AND WILL: 10% off by going to http://www.trustandwill.com/nobodytoldme or enter promo code 'nobodytoldme' at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices