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This week, we've been focusing on mother-daughter relationships. 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, 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. Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you'll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify's single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.

In the days leading up to Mother's Day, we share one of our most touching episodes yet! As a mother-daughter duo, we were thrilled to talk with Marisa Bardach Ramel. Marisa and her mother, Sally Bardach, wrote "The Goodbye Diaries" together. It's an honest, heartfelt, touching glimpse into the relationship between a mother and daughter, when the mother is diagnosed with terminal cancer. In the book, Marisa and her mother write alternating chapters voicing their individual fears, frustrations and connection to each other. The Goodbye Diaries offers an eye-opening look into both sides of a terminal diagnosis—the one who will leave and the one who will be left behind. Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you'll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify's single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.

As we approach Mother's Day, we want to share with you our conversation with actress, author and filmmaker Natasha Gregson Wagner. Natasha is the daughter of the late actress Natalie Wood and film producer Richard Gregson. She is the stepdaughter of actor Robert Wagner and the co-producer of the documentary called "Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind". Natasha is also the author of the book, "More Than Love: An Intimate Portrait of My Mother, Natalie Wood." Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you'll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify's single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.

In this week leading up to Mother's Day, we're focusing on mothers and daughters. You'll love our guest on this episode, Maryanne O'Hara! As a mother-daughter duo, we were gripped by her book, which is a memoir of her daughter Caitlin's life and death after having cystic fibrosis for 31 years. The book is called, 'Little Matches: A Memoir of Grief and Light'. In it, Maryanne navigates her own existence during and after an adulthood dedicated to Caitlin's care, and chronicles what comes next when the worst finally happens. Her website is https://maryanneohara.com/ Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you'll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify's single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.

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, clinical psychologist Dr. Ed Tronick and pediatrician Dr. Claudia Gold, say conflicts in relationships are the keys to better relationships. Doctors Tronick and Gold are the authors of the book, "The Power of Discord: Why the Ups and Downs of Relationships are the Secret to Building Intimacy, Resilience, and Trust". Their website is https://thepowerofdiscord.com/

If you've struggled with mental health issues or if you care about someone who has, then you'll want to hear our guest on this episode, Terri Cheney. You may know Terri from her New York Times bestselling book, "Manic: A Memoir", which depicted her life as an elite entertainment attorney suffering from bipolar disorder. Terri's latest book is called, "Modern Madness: An Owner's Manual". It explores the struggles, stigmas, relationship dilemmas, treatments, and recovery techniques Terri and others have experienced in coping with mental health issues.

Find out about a new way to take charge of your own happiness and health. Our guest, Dr. Kelli Harding, says love, friendship, community, purpose and our environment can have a far greater impact on our health than anything that happens in the doctor's office. Dr. Harding is a Columbia University-trained, board certified psychiatrist who specializes in the interplay between mental and physical health. She's the author of the book, "THE RABBIT EFFECT: Live Longer, Happier, and Healthier with the Groundbreaking Science of Kindness". Her website is https://www.kellihardingmd.com/

Our guest on this episode is Lacy Crawford, author of the book, "Notes On A Silencing: A Memoir". 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." Lacy's website is https://lacycrawford.com/ Ritual's clinically-backed Essential For Women 18+ multivitamin has high-quality, traceable key ingredients in clean, bioavailable forms. It's gentle on an empty stomach with a minty essence that helps make taking your multi-vitamin enjoyable. You'll love the way they leave your mouth feeling fresh! Here's a special offer for our Nobody Told Me listeners! Get 25% off your first month at ritual.com/NTM. Start Ritual or add Essential for Women 18+ to your subscription today. Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you'll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify's single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.

Popularity is the topic as we talk with Mitch Prinstein, author of "Popular: The Power of Likability in a Status-Obsessed World". Mitch and his research have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, Time magazine, New York magazine, Newsweek, and many others. Ritual's clinically-backed Essential For Women 18+ multivitamin has high-quality, traceable key ingredients in clean, bioavailable forms. It's gentle on an empty stomach with a minty essence that helps make taking your multi-vitamin enjoyable. You'll love the way they leave your mouth feeling fresh! Here's a special offer for our Nobody Told Me listeners! Get 25% off your first month at ritual.com/NTM. Start Ritual or add Essential for Women 18+ to your subscription today. Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you'll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify's single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.

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, a veteran international correspondent who instructs others on how to survive hostile environments. During her lengthy 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 book, "How to Drag a Body and Other Safety Tips You Hope to Never Need". Learn more about Judith and the book by going to her website at http://judithmatloff.com Ritual's clinically-backed Essential For Women 18+ multivitamin has high-quality, traceable key ingredients in clean, bioavailable forms. It's gentle on an empty stomach with a minty essence that helps make taking your multi-vitamin enjoyable. You'll love the way they leave your mouth feeling fresh! Here's a special offer for our Nobody Told Me listeners! Get 25% off your first month at ritual.com/NTM. Start Ritual or add Essential for Women 18+ to your subscription today. Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you'll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify's single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.

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. Her website is https://drmargaretrutherford.com/. Ritual's clinically-backed Essential For Women 18+ multivitamin has high-quality, traceable key ingredients in clean, bioavailable forms. It's gentle on an empty stomach with a minty essence that helps make taking your multi-vitamin enjoyable. You'll love the way they leave your mouth feeling fresh! Here's a special offer for our Nobody Told Me listeners! Get 25% off your first month at ritual.com/NTM. Start Ritual or add Essential for Women 18+ to your subscription today. Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you'll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify's single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.

Thinking of starting a business? Our guest on this episode is Kathryn Finney, author of the book, "BUILD THE DAMN THING: How to Start a Successful Business If You're Not a Rich White Guy". Her website is https://www.kathrynfinney.com/

Joining us on this episode is Helena Dea Bala, author of the book, "Craigslist Confessional: A collection of secrets from anonymous strangers". Helena took a leap of faith, quit her job, and posted an ad on Craigslist saying, 'tell me about yourself.' Over the years, she has met up with strangers from Craigslist and documented their stories, coming to the conclusion that behind the scenes, we are all struggling with the same issues.

What factors determine our success? How can our paths to success be made a little easier? Our guest on this episode, Business School Professor Laura Huang, has spent a great deal of time researching that question and writing about it in the 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! Her website is https://www.proflaurahuang.com/

The path to happiness is simple, according to our guest on this episode, Shannon Kaiser. She's the best-selling author of several books on the science of happiness and fulfillment and has been called one of the freshest voices in mental health and wellness. We talked with Shannon about her book, 'Joy Seeker: Let Go of What's Holding You Back So You Can Live the Life You Were Made For'. Her website is https://www.playwiththeworld.com/about/

We are thrilled to welcome Adrienne Brodeur to this episode. She is the author of the highly acclaimed memoir, "Wild Game: My Mother, Her Lover, and Me". It's a mother-daughter story unlike any you've heard! Her website is https://www.adriennebrodeur.com/

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'. His book, 'The Right Kind of Crazy', is a gripping memoir about his time as a Navy SEAL. In this interview, he explains 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. His website is https://clintemerson.com/ Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you'll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify's single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Shopify's award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.

It's inspiring to learn about the lives of remarkable people and find out how they coped during difficult times. On this episode, we'll hear about some of the unsung heroines of World War Two—the brave young Jewish women in the ghettos of the Nazi occupation in Poland. They saw and acknowledged the truth of their time and risked their lives in the fight for justice and freedom. Joining us is author Judy Batalion, who did painstaking research in writing the book, "The Light of Days: The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler's Ghettos". Her website is https://www.judybatalion.com/ Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you'll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify's single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Shopify's award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.

Listening to inspirational stories of people from the past can give us just the push we may need to get through tough times today. Our guest on this episode, author Veronica Hinke, has been researching the Titanic for as long as she can remember and joins us to talk about its incredibly inspiring passengers, some of whom survived, and others who lost their lives in the sinking of the ship on April 15, 1912. You'll learn a lot from these people who looked death in the face and showed unbelievable bravery and selflessness. Veronica's book is called, "The Last Night on the Titanic: Unsinkable Drinking, Dining and Style". Her website is https://veronicahinke.com/ Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you'll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify's single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Shopify's award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.

Exercise is the closest thing there is to a magic bullet for healthy aging, according to our guest on this episode, investigative health journalist Judy Foreman. Judy is the author of the book, "Exercise is Medicine: How Physical Activity Boosts Health and Slows Aging". She says it's not just the passage of time that makes our bodies fall apart as we get older, it's lack of exercise. Her website is https://judyforeman.com/about-judy/ Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you'll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify's single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Shopify's award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.

How do your beliefs about aging impact your health? Our guest on this episode, Dr. Becca Levy, professor of Public Health and Psychology at Yale, says your age beliefs are so powerful that they define how you experience your later years. Dr. Levy is credited with creating the field of study that focuses on how positive and negative age stereotypes can have beneficial and adverse effects, respectively, on the health of older people. She's the author of, "Breaking the Age Code: How Your Beliefs About Aging Determine How Long and Well You Live". Her website is https://becca-levy.com/

Do you find it difficult to forgive? Do you wish others would find it easier to forgive you? Joining us is Dr. Fred Luskin, who's the Director of the Stanford Forgiveness Projects, an ongoing series of workshops and research projects that investigate the effectiveness of his forgiveness methods on a variety of populations. Dr. Luskin is one of the world's leading researchers on forgiveness. He's the author of the best selling books, 'Forgive for Good: A Proven Prescription for Health and Happiness and Forgive for Love: The Missing Ingrediant for a Healthy and Lasting Relationship'. Check out Dr. Luskin's website at www.learningtoforgive.com

Beloved writer, educator and social activist Lorene Cary joins us on this episode. She's the author of a beautiful memoir called, "Ladysitting: My Year with Nana at the End of Her Century". It's received rave reviews including one from O, the Oprah Magazine which called "Ladysitting" simply, "Radiant". Her website is https://www.lorenecary.com/

Mental health conditions are diagnosed in roughly one in five people. But, how accurate are those diagnoses? Our guest on this episode, activist and author Sarah Fay, has been diagnosed—or rather, misdiagnosed—with six mental illnesses over the last 30 years. She writes about her experience and raises important mental health questions for all of us in her book, "Pathological: The True Story of Six Misdiagnoses". Her website is https://sarahfay.org/ Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you'll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify's single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Shopify's award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.

Take a look at the things that may be getting in the way of your leading life with the kind of purpose and fulfillment you'd like. Our guest is bestselling author Joshua Becker, who's written several books on minimalism and intentional living. His latest book is called "Things that Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life." His website is https://www.becomingminimalist.com/ Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you'll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify's single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Shopify's award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.

Bestselling author Elizabeth Lesser joins us on this episode. Her books include "Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow", "Marrow: Love, Loss & What Matters Most", and "Cassandra Speaks: When Women are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes". Elizabeth is the co-founder of Omega Institute, which is recognized internationally for its workshops and conferences in wellness, spirituality, creativity, and social change. She's given two popular TED talks, and is one of Oprah Winfrey's Super Soul 100, a group of 100 leaders who are using their voices to elevate humanity. Her website is https://www.elizabethlesser.org/ Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you'll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify's single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Shopify's award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.

Many women feel stress about their body image. It's an issue that can start at a young age. Pre-teen and teenage girls are among the most concerned demographic groups when it comes to worrying about how their bodies look. Our guest on this episode is Rutgers University Psychology Professor Dr. Charlotte Markey, who's an expert in the psychology of body image. Dr. Markey is the author of several books on the topic, including her latest, "The Body Image Book for Girls: Love Yourself and Grow Up Fearless". Her website is https://thebodyimagebookforgirls.com. Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you'll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify's single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Shopify's award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.

Most of us wrestle with the fact that there is little we can control in our lives. As a result, we may worry, hold our breath and wonder when the next crisis might occur. Our guest on this episode, author Mary Laura Philpott, has spent a lot of time pondering life and death, and everything in between. You may know Mary Laura from her bestselling book, "I Miss You When I Blink", or from her writing in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and other respected outlets. Her latest book is called, "Bomb Shelter: Love, Time and other Explosives" and it's now availablein paperback. Her website is https://marylauraphilpott.com/ Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you'll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify's single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Shopify's award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.

We get a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at organ transplants and what it's like to work as a lung transplant physician confronted with life-and-death decisions every day. Our guest is transplant consultant Dr. David Weill, who is the former Director of the Center for Advanced Lung Disease and the Lung Transplant Program at Stanford. He's also the author of a gripping memoir entitled, "Exhale: Hope, Healing and A Life in Transplant". His website is https://davidweillmd.com/about/. Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you'll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify's single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Shopify's award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.

Parents want to keep their kids safe, healthy, happy and motivated but sometimes it's hard to know what to say to achieve those goals. Conversation between parents and kids can be difficult at times, if not impossible. That's why we're excited to welcome neuropsychologist William Stixrud and test prep expert Ned Johnson to the show. They are the authors of the bestselling book, "The Self-Driven Child". Their latest book is called, "What Do You Say?: How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home". Their website is prepmatters.com. Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you'll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify's single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Shopify's award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.

Have you ever thought about what your parents did right and what they did wrong in terms of giving you the skills you needed to thrive in life? And, if you're a parent yourself, do you feel you have the tools to teach your kids how to flourish and be happy? Our guest on this episode is educational psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Michele Borba, author of "Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine". Her website is https://micheleborba.com/ Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you'll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify's single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Shopify's award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.

Did you suffer from anxiety and depression as a teenager? Are you the parent of a teen struggling with those issues? By the time they turn 18, as many as 50% of teens will meet the diagnostic criteria for at least one mental health disorder. Our guest on this episode is integrative physician Dr. Kenneth Bock, the author of an insightful book called, "Brain Inflamed: Uncovering the Hidden Causes of Anxiety, Depression, and Other Mood Disorders in Adolescents and Teens". His website is Top-Rated Integrative Doctors | Bock Integrative Medicine Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you'll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify's single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Shopify's award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.

Near-death experiences are the topic on this episode with our guest, neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander, who once strongly doubted the existence of an afterlife. However, after he contracted E. coli meningitis, 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, including the #1 New York Times Bestseller called, "Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife". His website is http://ebenalexander.com/ Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you'll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify's single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Shopify's award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.

Internationally known self-defense expert and New York Times bestselling author Tim Larkin discusses the concepts behind his books 'How to Survive the Most Critical 5 Seconds of Your Life' and 'When Violence is the Answer: Learning How to Do What It Takes When Your Life Is At Stake'. He says the average person can benefit from learning potentially lethal 'self-protection' moves, not just 'self-defense' moves, so they they can survive a dangerous situation. You can learn more about him at his website, TimLarkin.com – Personal Defense Authority Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you'll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify's single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Shopify's award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.

All of us have negative thoughts and feelings we ought to let go of—like expectations, grudges, certain beliefs and judgements. But we hang on to them. Our guest on this episode, Peter Russell, says we shouldn't! Peter is a world-renowned author and teacher who believes the critical challenge today is to free human thinking from the limited beliefs and attitudes that lie behind so many of our personal, social and global problems. Peter's latest book is called "Letting Go of Nothing: Relax Your Mind and Discover the Wonder of Your True Nature". His website is https://www.peterrussell.com/index.php. Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you'll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify's single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Shopify's award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.

We've all heard the advice that we should "let our conscience be our guide". Our guest on this episode, Leonard Perlmutter, is here to offer guidance on how we can better tune into (and trust) our conscience. Leonard is the founder and director of the non-profit American Meditation Institute. His latest book is called, "YOUR CONSCIENCE: The Key to Unlock Limitless Wisdom and Creativity and Solve All of Life's Challenges". Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you'll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify's single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Shopify's award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.

Every year, 47,000 people in the United States lose their lives to suicide. For each of those deaths, it's estimated that 6 to 32 close family members and friends are forced to cope with the loss and to search for answers. Our guest on this episode, Laura Trujillo, knows what it's like to be a grieving and confused loved one in the aftermath of suicide. She writes about it in the book, "Stepping Back from the Ledge: A Daughter's Search for Truth and Renewal". Her website is https://www.lauratrujillo.org/ Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you'll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify's single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Shopify's award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.

What role does exercise play in our mental health? On this episode, we'll explore the science behind the impact physical activity has on our brain function. Joining us is Dr. Jennifer Heisz, who is a leading expert on the neuroscience of exercise and the Director of the NeuroFit Lab at McMaster University. She's the author of the book, "MOVE THE BODY, HEAL THE MIND: Overcome Anxiety, Depression, and Dementia and Improve Focus, Creativity, and Sleep". Her website is https://www.jenniferheisz.com.".

Ever wondered how you can become more creative? What is creativity, anyway? And why are some of us more creative than others? Those are the questions we'll be exploring with our guest on this episode. Joining us is bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize winning New York Times reporter Matt Richtel, author of, "INSPIRED: Understanding Creativity--A Journey Through Art, Science, and the Soul". His website is https://www.mattrichtel.com/about-matt

Explore what creates happiness and purpose as we age, and learn ways in which we can navigate, change and strengthen our relationships as we get older. Joining us is social scientist Arthur C Brooks, who is a Harvard professor, bestselling author and columnist at The Atlantic. He's also the author of the book, "From Strength to Strength Finding Success, Happiness and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life." His website is https://arthurbrooks.com/

Few of us lead lives that are untouched by narcissists. If we're in a relationship with one, or have a narcissistic boss, we may find ourselves feeling self-doubt, despair, confusion, anxiety and depression. Joining us is clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Ramani Durvasula, who is on a mission to demystify and dismantle the toxic influence of narcissism. We talked with her about her book, "Don't You Know Who I Am?": How to Stay Sane in an Era of Narcissism, Entitlement, and Incivility". Her website is https://doctor-ramani.com/

Our guest on this episode has advice that just might save your life…or the life of someone you love. Joining us is Spencer Coursen, one of the world's top experts in threat management. He is a former Army Ranger who has developed and led security plans for numerous major celebrities, sports stars, and corporate executives. He's the founder of the Coursen Security Group and the author of the book, 'THE SAFETY TRAP: A Security Expert's Secrets for Staying Safe in a Dangerous World'. https://www.thesafetytrap.com/

Join us as we explore how a simple shift in thinking can change everything you believe about your own happiness. Our guest is New York Times bestselling author Cy Wakeman whose new book is called, "Life's Messy, Live Happy: Things Don't Have to be Perfect for You to be Content". Her website is realitybasedleadership.com.

Millions of Americans sell their own blood plasma for cash every year. On this episode, we'll find out more about the blood plasma industry and how it preys on some of the country's most marginalized communities. Our guest is award winning journalist Kathleen McLaughlin, whose latest book is called, "Blood Money: The Story of Life, Death and Profit Inside America's Blood Industry".

Did you know your brain consumes about 20% of the calories you eat each day? On this episode, we find out about how the foods you eat impact your mental health. Joining us is Dr. Drew Ramsey, who is a nutritional psychiatrist and the founder of the Brain Food Clinic in New York City. He's the author of several books, including, "Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety: Nourish Your Way to Better Mental Health in Six Weeks". His website is drewramseymd.com.

Our guest on this episode is Drew Dudley, is a leadership expert whose TEDx Talk, "Everyday Leadership: The Lollipop Moment", has been voted one of the most inspirational TED Talks of all time. Drew is the author of the book, "This Is Day One: A Practical Guide to Leadership That Matters". He believes everyone has leadership qualities within themselves and is passionate about helping people discover them. Learn more about Drew on his website at https://www.drewdudley.com.

Anger is the topic on this episode as we explore how we can best cope with our own anger and that of those around us. Our guest is anger expert Ryan Martin, who's a psychology professor at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Among other things, he researches and writes on healthy and unhealthy expressions of anger. He's the author of "Why We Get Mad: How to Use Your Anger for Positive Change".

We get a fun, behind-the-scenes look at what it was like to work at Vanity Fair magazine during a magical time in the magazine business. Our guest is Dana Brown, who was a 21-year old college dropout when he was hired by legendary Vanity Fair Editor-in-Chief, Graydon Carter. Over the course of 25 years, Dana rose up the ranks to become the magazine's deputy editor. He's written about this coming-of-age experience dealing with celebrities, politicians, journalists, photographers and the like in his book, "Dilettante: True Tales of Excess, Triumph and Disaster."

What does it take to become the CEO of a major corporation? What can we all learn from the top CEO's about running smaller businesses or better managing our own lives? We explore those questions with our guest on this episode, Carolyn Dewar, who coaches many Fortune 100 CEOs to maximize their effectiveness in the role. She's also the co-author of the book, "CEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets that Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest".

Joining us again is psychologist and author Dr. Guy Winch to talk about why he's partnering with Mindbloom, a leader in psychedelic therapy, to develop a new program for Recovering from Rejection and Failure using the drug Ketamine. Dr. Winch is a leading advocate for integrating the science of emotional health into our daily lives. His website is guywinch.com and mindbloom's website is mindbloom.com.