Nobody Told Me!

We are so excited to welcome Alex Granato to the show as part of our partnership with the Palm Beach Masters Series. Alex is a professional show jumper who competes for the United States and has won more than 50 grand prix events. His top horse, Carlchen W, was just named US Equestrian Horse of the Week and he is planning to make it to the World Cup Finals this spring and hopefully the Olympic short list for the games this summer. On top of that, he is an amazing person with a huge heart, rescuing miniature horses in need through The Peeps Foundation, which he runs with his partner, Josh Dolan. ++++ In case you missed the promo codes, offered by our sponsors, here they are! 1) AIRMEDCARE: for a $10 Visa Gift Card with a new one year membership, go to airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code "nobody", 2) PALM BEACH MASTERS: you can watch Alex and other top riders compete at the world-renowned Palm Beach Open (March 10-15) via live stream at https://palmbeachmasters.com/watch-live/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What factors determine our success? How can our paths to success be made a little easier? Our guest on this episode, Harvard Business School Professor Laura Huang, has spent a great deal of time researching that question and writing about it in the new book, Edge: Turning Adversity into Advantage. In this interview, she explains what to do if you don't have a good natural edge or gut feel. She says we can turn that adversity into advantage, and tells us how. ++++ In case you missed the promo codes, offered by our sponsors, here they are! 1) ROTHY's: go to Rothys.com/NTM 2) BETTERHELP: go to http://www.betterhelp.com/nobody to get 10% off your first month. Use discount code: 'nobody' 3) PALM BEACH MASTERS: watch the most elite equestrians in the world competing in the 5* Palm Beach Open on their live stream from March 10-15. Just go to https://palmbeachmasters.com/watch-live/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had no idea that the path to happiness is simple, but our guest on this episode, Shannon Kaiser, says that it is -- and we believe her! She's the best-selling author of five books on the science of happiness and fulfillment and has been called one of the freshest voices in mental health and wellness. Her latest book is called 'Joy Seeker: Let Go of What's Holding You Back So You Can Live the Life You Were Made For'. ++++ In case you missed the promo codes, offered by our sponsors, here they are! 1) BETTERHELP: go to http://www.betterhelp.com/nobody to get 10% off your first month. Use discount code: 'nobody' 2) PALM BEACH MASTERS: watch the most elite equestrians in the world competing in the 5* Palm Beach Open on their live stream from March 10-15. Just go to https://palmbeachmasters.com/watch-live/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exercise is the closest thing there is to a magic bullet for healthy aging. So says our guest on this episode, investigative health journalist Judy Foreman, author of the new book, Exercise is Medicine: How Physical Activity Boosts Health and Slows Aging. Judy says it's not just the passage of time that makes our bodies fall apart as we get older, it's lack of exercise. ++++ In case you missed the promo codes, offered by our sponsors, here they are! 1) TRUST AND WILL: 10% off by going to http://www.trustandwill.com/nobodytoldme or enter promo code 'nobodytoldme' at checkout. 2) ROTHY's: go to Rothys.com/NTM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you struggling to find meaning and purpose in your life? Could you use some help? If so, you'll want to hear what our guest on this episode, Matthew Emerzian, has to say. Matthew used to be a big figure in the music industry, working for people like Robert Kardashian. Everything in his life seemed perfect until one Monday, when he had a terrible panic attack, which changed the course of his life. Now, his mission is to help others. He is the founder and CEO of Every Monday Matters, a not-for-profit organization committed to helping people and organizations understand how much and why they matter. He's also the author of the new book, YOU MATTER: Learning to Love Who You Really Are. ++++ In case you missed the promo codes, offered by our sponsors, here they are! 1) ROTHY's: go to Rothys.com/NTM, 2) THIRDLOVE: for 15% off your first order, go to thirdlove.com/NTM 3) MOONGLOW: for a 15% off your first order, go to http://www.moonglow.com and enter promo code "nobodytoldme". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're thrilled to welcome our guests on this episode, Magda Newman, who, along with her son, Nathaniel, have written the book, Normal: A Mother and her Beautiful Son. Nathaniel was born with severe Treacher Collins Syndrome which is a congenital disorder that causes craniofacial deformities. He had 67 surgeries in his first 15 years of life. But, despite the fact that his ears, eyes, cheekbones and jawbone were not properly formed, Nathaniel's brain and the rest of his body were healthy. Normal is the story of how the Newman family has tackled the extraordinary challenges of Nathaniel's condition with love and resilience. ++++ In case you missed the promo codes, offered by our sponsors, here they are! 1) BETTERHELP: for 10% off your first month of online counseling, go to betterhelp.com/nobody and enter discount code "nobody", 2) AIRMEDCARE: for a $10 Visa Gift Card with a new one year membership, go to airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code "nobody", Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we talk to well-respected grief crisis consultant Harold Ivan Smith, who is an expert on the grief of U.S. Presidents and First Ladies. He has done extensive research to learn not only how the First Families have coped with incredible tragedies, like the loss of a child, but also how we as a nation have grieved their losses. Smith's message is one of hope and inspiration and is a must-listen for those who are struggling with the death of loved one. ++++ In case you missed the promo codes, offered by our sponsors, here they are! 1) ROTHY's: go to Rothys.com/NTM, 2) THIRDLOVE: for 15% off your first order, go to thirdlove.com/NTM 3) AIRMEDCARE: for a $10 Visa Gift Card with a new one year membership, go to airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code "nobody", Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you like to polish your skills when it comes to communicating on a date? Do you wish you could be better prepared to handle those unexpected situations on dates when you're asked an uncomfortable question? On this episode we welcome back Jen (Oleniczak) Brown, founder of "The Engaging Educator" and author of the book, Think On Your Feet: Tips and Tricks to Improve Your Impromptu Communications Skills On the Job, to talk about how learning simple improv skills can help create an amazing first date and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Nobody Told Me! I'm Jan Black and I'm Laura Owens. If you're a fan of the Full House or Fuller House television shows, then you're very familiar with our guest on this episode, Andrea Barber. She plays the character "Kimmy Gibbler" on those shows and in doing so, she endeared herself to millions of fans around the world. But, Andrea's life hasn't been all laughs. She's struggled with depression and anxiety, among other things…and she openly writes about it in her new book, Full Circle: From Hollywood to Real Life and Back Again. ++++ In case you missed the promo codes from our sponsors: 1) AirMedCare: for a $10 Visa Gift Card with a new one year membership, go to airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code "nobody" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to find true love these days? What can you do to improve your chances of finding love? And, what mistakes do people make in their search for Mr. or Mrs. Right? Our guest on this episode, Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger, has plenty of thoughts on those questions. In addition to starring on the Millionaire Matchmaker television show, Patty founded the Millionaire's Club 20 years ago, and is the author of Become Your Own Matchmaker: 8 Easy Steps for Attracting Your Own Mate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there such a thing as living a truly honest life? When is deception better than honesty? What are the consequences of repeatedly lying to ourselves? What is the power of honesty in a world full of lies? Those are some of the questions we'll explore on this episode with our guest, Judi Ketteler, who's an award-winning journalist and author of Would I Lie to You?: The Amazing Power of Being Honest in a World that Lies. ++++ In case you missed the promo code from our sponsors: 1) AirMedCare: for a $10 Visa Gift Card with a new one year membership, go to airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code "nobody", and 2) Palm Beach Masters: watch world-class show jumpers compete in this event (February 11-16, and March 10-15) on their live feed at https://palmbeachmasters.com/watch-live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All parents hope to have a child who's healthy and happy and untouched by developmental disabilities. But what happens when a child has a serious developmental disorder that impairs their ability to communicate and interact? How does that impact the child, the parents and the rest of the family? For some insight, we turn to our guest, Connie Post, whose adult son, Thomas, has profound autism. Connie is a long-time autism advocate who speaks to Special Needs conferences, colleges and other groups about the challenges of having a child with autism. She's also an award-winning poet whose book, "And When the Sun Drops", features Connie's poems about the feelings she's experienced as the mother of a 33-year old son who has been in a group home since the age of 6. ++++ In case you missed the promo code from our sponsors: 1) WARBY PARKER: Glasses start at $95, including prescription lenses. Lenses include anti-glare and anti-scratch coatings. Order 5 pairs of glasses and try them on for free for 5 days -- there is no obligation to buy! Ships free and includes a pre-paid return shipping label. Head to warbyparker.com/nobodytoldme to take the quiz and order your free Home Try-On! ALSO, Introducing Scout by Warby Parker – comfortable, breathable, and affordable daily contact lenses! Order a trial pack that includes six days' worth of contacts for only $5 – and then receive $5 off your next Warby Parker order. Learn more at warbyparker.com/nobodytoldme. 2) AIRMEDCARE: for a $10 Visa Gift Card with a new one year membership, go to airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code "nobody". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're very proud that Nobody Told Me! is a media partner with the 2020 Palm Beach Masters Series, which is equestrian sport at its finest. As part of this, we're talking with some of the riders who've trained for years to compete at this level. We want to know more about what motivates them and how they deal with disappointment and success. They've learned lessons which can benefit all of us. Joining us on this episode is rising star Kelli Cruciotti, who's on a quest for an Olympic gold medal this year, and her mom, Cindy Cruciotti, who's an accomplisher rider herself, in addition to being Kelli's trainer. The Palm Beach Masters Series features the world's best show jumping riders and horses competing in three World-Class events: the World Cup, the Nations Cup, and the Palm Beach Open. Show jumping is an intense, exciting sport spotlighting the incredible partnership between riders and their horses. You can watch the live stream starting January 28 at https://palmbeachmasters.com/watch-live/. ++++ In case you missed the promo code from our sponsor, AirMedCare: for a $10 Visa Gift Card with a new one year membership, go to airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code "nobody" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to raise happy, healthy, resilient kids? Our guest on this episode, Dr. Daniel J. Siegel, says it's not that complicated. Dr. Siegel is a renowned child psychiatrist, clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and a bestselling author. He's the co-author of the new book, The Power of Showing Up: How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become and How Their Brains Get Wired. ++++ 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) MOONGLOW: for 15% off your first jewelry order, go to moonglow.com/nobodytoldme and enter promo code "nobodytoldme", 4) THIRDLOVE: for 15% off your first order, go to thirdlove.com/NTM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is hoarding or excessive cluttering an issue in your life? Are your things starting to overwhelm you? On this episode, we get advice on what to do if you or someone close to you is a hoarder. Joining us is Elaine Birchall, who is a hoarding behavior specialist and clutter coach. She's the founder of the Canadian National Hoarding Coalition and the author of the new book called, 'Conquer the Clutter: Strategies to Identify, Manage, and Overcome Hoarding'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you like to be more successful? Can you define what success really means to you? Do you have a plan to achieve it? For some help with those questions, we talk with our guest, Wharton Professor G. Richard Shell, who's an award-winning author and the creator of a very popular Wharton School course on the meaning of success. He's also developed a course on success for Coursera, the world's leading online learning platform, which you can check out at https://www.coursera.org/learn/wharton-succcess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lot of people dream of working for a high-tech start-up. But, how do you make that dream become a reality? Dr. Steven Mark Kahan knows how to do just that and he shares his wisdom on this episode and in the new book, Be A Startup Superstar: Ignite Your Career Working at a Tech Startup. He talks to us about his passion: teaching those graduating from college (and those who'd like to switch careers) how to earn a great living at a tech startup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you could change an old habit by working on it for just 30 seconds a day? Our guest on this episode, BJ Fogg, says that making new habits should be fast, easy, and fun -- and the steps are the same for whether you want to floss your teeth more or lose 200 pounds! He has researched human behavior for over twenty years and is the director of the Behavior Design Lab at Stanford University. He's also the author of the new book, Tiny Habits: The Small Changes that Change Everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you like to polish your skills when it comes to communicating on the spur of the moment? Do you wish you could be better prepared to handle those unexpected situations in life when you're asked an uncomfortable question or have to deliver some unrehearsed comments? Our guest on this episode can help. She is Jen (Oleniczak) Brown, founder of "The Engaging Educator" and author of the book, Think On Your Feet: Tips and Tricks to Improve Your Impromptu Communications Skills On the Job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we'll get some expert advice on a couple of holiday issues…socializing and shopping, actually, overshopping! First, we explore socializing with Jacqueline Whitmore, one of the foremost authorities on business etiquette in the world today . This is the time of year when we may find ourselves going to parties and hoping to put our best foot forward in terms of etiquette. Next, we look at the problem of compulsive shopping, which affects more than 18 million Americans. They are "shopaholics" and the disorder can cause all kinds of problems in their lives, especially during the holiday shopping season. We talked about that with Dr. April Lane Benson, a nationally known psychologist who specializes in the treatment of compulsive buying disorder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can you raise open-minded and morally grounded kids these days, with an approach that's rooted in science, psychology, and faith? And, how can you help your children experience a holiday season filled with spirituality and gratitude? To help parents answer those questions, we're joined by our guests on this episode, Rev. Molly Baskette and child psychologist Ellen O'Donnell, who have co-authored a new book called, Bless this Mess: A Modern Guide to Faith and Parenting in a Chaotic World. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining us on this episode is serial entrepreneur and angel investor David S. Rose, who has founded or funded more than a hundred pioneering companies. David is the founder and CEO of Gust, the world's largest online platform for entrepreneurs and early stage investors. It's used by more than 800,000 entrepreneurs in hundreds of countries to connect with tens of thousands of early stage investors. He's the New York Times bestselling 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

Do you struggle to form relationships with your competitors in business? Or in maintaining relationships with people you aren't too fond of, but have to spend time with? If you said "yes" to either or both of those questions, you'll want to listen closely to the wise words of Bob Langert in this episode. He was the former vice president of corporate social responsibility and sustainability at McDonald's, and in that job, he found enormous rewards in doing good in a corporate setting. Bob also discovered that sometimes a company's strongest critics can help find solutions that are good for both business and society. Bob presented a TED talk about that a few months ago which has had nearly a million views. He's also the author of the book, The Battle to Do Good: Inside McDonald's Sustainability Journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, but that may not be what you're experiencing if you're missing someone who's passed away. Our guest on this episode is grief crisis consultant Harold Ivan Smith, who's written many books on grief including, A Decembered Grief: Living with Loss While Others are Celebrating. In this interview, he shares some great advice for how to enjoy this time of year while also celebrating the memory of our loved ones who have died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is it like to have a transgender child? That's the focus of this show as we talk with Mimi Lemay, a forceful advocate for transgender rights and author of the memoir, What We Will Become: A Mother, A Son and A Journey of Transformation. Mimi is the mother of three children, one of whom is Jacob, a transgender 9 year old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining us on this episode is psychotherapist Dr. Paul Hokemeyer who has treated some of the world's most successful people and is known as the world's foremost expert on celebrity identities. He's the author of the book, Fragile Power: Why Having Everything is Never Enough—Lessons from Treating the Wealthy and Famous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're honored to welcome our guest on this episode, retired Navy SEAL Clint Emerson, who spent 20 years in the Special Operations community, including time with a Special Mission Unit. He's the New York Times bestselling author of '100 Deadly Skills' and his new book, 'The Right Kind of Crazy', is a gripping memoir about his time as a Navy SEAL. In this interview, he talks to us about how and why he became a Navy SEAL, the hard lessons he learned while in service, life as a civilian, and how to protect ourselves in dangerous situations, like a shooting or an assault. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you think of a greater feeling than that "aha!" moment we get when we feel a burst of inspiration? Our guest on this episode, Allison Holzer, 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

Nicole Lapin is the bestselling author of the books, Rich Bitch and Boss Bitch. Her latest book is called, Becoming Super Woman: A 12-step Plan to Go from Burnout to Balance. She's a longtime business and money reporter and anchor whose work you may have seen on CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, Bloomberg TV and elsewhere. Elle Magazine said Nicole is "singularly qualified to demystify money for the millennial set . . . with a no nonsense chic style." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining us on this episode is plastic surgeon Dr. Anthony Youn, who you may know from his appearances on TV programs like The Rachael Ray Show, The Dr. Oz Show, and The Doctors. He's also the host of his own podcast, The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, and the author of the book, Playing God: The Evolution of a Modern Surgeon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that 55 million meetings are held in the workplace every day? Studies have indicated that 9 out of 10 employees daydream during meetings and 47% say having to attend too many meetings is the #1 time waster at the office. What can be done to stop the daydreaming and time wasting in meetings? Our guest on this episode, Dr. Steven Rogelberg, has a wealth of information about that. He is a Professor of Organizational Science, Management, and Psychology at the University of North Carolina, and the author of the book, The Surprising Science of Meetings: How You Can Lead Your Team to Peak Performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a pleasure to welcome journalist and women's leadership advocate Marianne Schnall to this episode. Marianne is the founder and executive director of Feminist.com which is a leading women's website and non-profit organization. She's also the author of the new book, Leading the Way: Inspiring Words for Women on How to Live and Lead with Courage, Confidence, and Authenticity. And, she's also written a new book for girls called, Dare to Be You: Inspirational Advice for Girls on Finding Your Voice, Living Fearlessly and Making a Difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we share with you some of the highlights of our conversations about friendship. Are women's friendships different than men's? How do you define a "close" friend? How is social media changing our friendships? We talked about those things with Deborah Tannen, who's a professor of linguistics at Georgetown University and author of many books on friendship, as well as psychotherapist Diane Barth, who has also studied and written a lot about friendship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining us on this episode is best-selling author, popular Nutritional Therapy Consultant, and fitness coach Steph Gaudreau, author of the new book, The Core 4: Embrace Your Body, Own Your Power, which she emphasizes is NOT a diet book. Rather, Steph's book explains how food can support us and how to be active without doing exercise we hate. It features strength training workouts, meal plans, journal prompts and more, to help you feel energetic, active, confident, strong, resilient, and ready to change the world! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding happiness is one of the topics we've explored a lot on Nobody Told Me! and on this episode, we share some of the best advice we've received. One of our favorite guests, Amherst College psychology professor Dr. Catherine Sanderson has studied how and why many aspects of our lives are greatly impacted by the way we think about ourselves. She talked with us about the importance of adopting a positive mindset which she admits didn't come easy to her. Next, we talked with Ingrid Fetell Lee, the author of the book, Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness. Ingrid talked with us about how making small changes to our environment can positively impact our mood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are thrilled to welcome Adrienne Brodeur to this episode. She is the author of the highly acclaimed new memoir, Wild Game: My Mother, Her Lover, and Me. It's a mother-daughter story unlike any you've heard! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Children today are fundamentally different from past generations: they truly have less self control. Katherine Lewis is a certified parent educator, award-winning journalist, and author of 'The Good News About Bad Behavior' which aims to explain the reasons behind this and tell us what we need to do to raise children to be their best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It can be tough to be a teenager these days. Teenagers experience some complex issues, all of which may be caused by, or contribute to, depression and other mental illnesses. Bullying, anxiety, addiction, peer pressure, academic stress and family issues can leave teenagers feeling lost and perhaps, suicidal. Our guest on this episode, certified grief recovery specialist Kristi Hugstad, has written a new book called, Beneath the Surface, to help teenagers reach out when they're in crisis, or want to help a friend who's struggling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does college work? That's the question being explored in the new book by education journalist and New York Times bestselling author Paul Tough, whose latest book is called The Years That Matter Most: How College Makes or Breaks Us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're thrilled to talk with our guest on this episode, canine behaviorist Clive Wynne who explores the incredible relationship between people and dogs in his new book, Dog is Love: Why and How Your Dog Loves You. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you like to become a better person or a better leader? Do you have psychological habits and behavioral patterns that have helped you succeed, but may be detrimental to your relationships, well-being and ability to lead? Then pay close attention to what our guest, Jerry Colonna has to say! Jerry is the author of the new book called, Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up. He's a venture capitalist–turned-executive coach and his new book is aimed at millennials seeking purpose or personal growth, or anyone facing a turning point in their career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had a great time talking again with business and leadership guru Greg Bustin. Greg advises leaders of the world's most admired companies on how to lead and maintain thriving businesses. He says accountability is one of the most important factors leading to the success of a business. He's interviewed and surveyed thousands of leaders to develop a set of tools that will increase accountability and drive the success of any organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're excited to talk with our guest on this episode, Dr. Rupy Aujla, who's an emergency medical doctor, general physician and best-selling author. His latest book is called, Eat to Beat Illness: 80 Simple, Delicious Recipes Inspired by the Science of Food as Medicine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining us on this episode is Robert Greene, the international bestselling author who's well-known for his books on strategy, power and seduction. His books include, The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War and Mastery. Robert's latest book is called, The Laws of Human Nature, which is designed to "immerse you in all aspects of human behavior and explain its root causes." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining us on this episode is Lisa Taddeo, the New York Times best-selling author of the book, Three Women, which is a nearly decade-long investigation into the sex lives and desires of three American women. Three Women is one of the most talked-about books this year and we were thrilled to talk about it with Lisa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We promise you're going to fall in love with our guest on this episode, Andrew Samuel, author of the new book, OUR AMERICAN DREAM: Cultivating a Life of Success, Joy, and Purpose. Andrew has been a successful banker for many years. But, his early life gave no clue that he'd one day be building successful banks and taking companies public. In this episode, he tells the story of how he went from being a poor, skinny little kid in India to ringing the opening bell at Nasdaq. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a great honor to talk to Retired United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills, author of the New York Times bestselling memoir Tough as They Come. In April 2012, Travis was critically injured by an improvised explosive device on his third tour of duty in Afghanistan. Travis lost portions of both legs and arms and is one of only five quadruple amputees from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to survive his injuries. And while you might think such injuries would break a person, both physically and emotionally, that's not the case with Travis. He continues to amaze his friends and family alike with his progress and amazing spirit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we welcome back Andrew Tarvin, who calls himself the world's first humor engineer teaching people how to get better results while having more fun. He's worked with more than 250 organizations from around the world, helping them to use humor to achieve happiness and success in the workplace. Andrew is the author of several books on humor, including his latest, Humor That Works: The Missing Skill for Success and Happiness at Work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We were thrilled to talk to longtime award-winning Stanford University drama and improvisation educator Patricia Madson, author of the wildy popular book, Improv Wisdom: Don't Prepare, Just Show Up. In this interview, she explains how to take the basic lessons of improv and apply them to all aspects of our everyday lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Mooney was once labeled "severely learning disabled", but beat the odds to become a Brown University graduate, a best-selling author, and highly sought after public speaker. On this episode, he talks about how he has overcome challenges related to dyslexia, ADD, depression, and anxiety and what needs to be done within our education system to help children who have different learning needs. His latest book is called Normal Sucks: How to Live, Learn, and Thrive Outside the Lines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices