Nobody Told Me!

Have you ever felt shame? Our guest on this episode, psychotherapist and media commentator Joseph Burgo, says shame is a family of emotions ranging from mild embarrassment to deep humiliation, and most of us experience varying degrees of shame every day. He teaches us how to recognize shame, control it, and use it to our advantage. He's the author of the book, 'Shame: Free Yourself, Find Joy, and Build True Self-Esteem'. His website is http://www.josephburgo.com/

We're living at a time when the answer to almost any question you ask can be found with a quick computer search. However, we consume so much knowledge every day that we may wind up feeling frustrated when we can't recall the information we need when we need it. Our guest on this episode, Tiago Forte, is one of the world's foremost experts on productivity. He's developed a system to help us manage the vast amounts of knowledge with which we're surrounded every day. And he outlines that system in the book "Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential." His website is https://fortelabs.com/

Children today are fundamentally different from past generations: they truly have less self control. What can parents do about that? Hear from Katherine Reynold Lewis, 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. Her website is https://www.katherinerlewis.com/

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 book, "The Power of Showing Up: How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become and How Their Brains Get Wired". His website is https://drdansiegel.com/biography/

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. He's the author of the book, "The Battle to Do Good: Inside McDonald's Sustainability Journey". His website is https://www.boblangert.com/

What's the secret to success? What's the formula for achieving your biggest goals in life? Our guest, the inspirational Hal Elrod, says the answer to those questions is simple! Hal is the author of the international bestseller, "The Miracle Morning", which he wrote after being hit by a drunk driver and being declared clinically dead for six minutes. When he miraculously woke up, he was told he would never walk again. Yet he has defied the odds, becoming an ultra marathon runner and a top keynote speaker. His latest book is called, "The Miracle Equation: The Two Decisions that Move Your Biggest Goals from Possible, to Probable, to Inevitable". His website is https://miraclemorning.com/ We're excited to tell you about another great product from our sponsor, Ritual. It's called Synbiotic+ and it's a daily 3-in-1 clinically-studied prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic designed to help support a balanced gut microbiome. Ritual's Synbiotic+ provides two of the world's most clinically studied probiotic strains to support the relief of mild and occasional digestive discomforts, like bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. It's time to listen to your gut! Ritual is offering our Nobody Told Me! listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add Synbiotic+ to your subscription today.

Are you frustrated by dealing with difficult people? Joining us is psychiatrist Mark Goulston, who is an expert on how to get through to people by listening. He's the author of several bestselling books, including the latest, 'Talking to Crazy: How to Deal with the Irrational and Impossible People in Your Life'. He is also a suicide prevention expert and explains why empathy is key when trying to reach a suicidal mind. His website is https://markgoulston.com/about/ We're excited to tell you about another great product from our sponsor, Ritual. It's called Synbiotic+ and it's a daily 3-in-1 clinically-studied prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic designed to help support a balanced gut microbiome. Ritual's Synbiotic+ provides two of the world's most clinically studied probiotic strains to support the relief of mild and occasional digestive discomforts, like bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. It's time to listen to your gut! Ritual is offering our Nobody Told Me! listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add Synbiotic+ to your subscription today.

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? Those are some of the questions we 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". Her website is https://judiketteler.com/would-i-lie-to-you/ Our sponsor, Green Chef, is a CCOF-certified meal kit company that makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Whether you're Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or just looking to eat more balanced meals, Green Chef offers a range of recipes to suit your preferences. Fill up with Protein Packed, Green Chef's newest collection of recipes fit for a high-protein dietary preference. Choose from three weekly menu items, each including at least 40 grams of protein per serving. You can expect a variety of satisfying and flavorful recipes like Greek Chicken Salad with Mint Olive Tapenade, Enchilada-Spiced Turkey Bowls and Almond-Crusted Barramundi. Cut down on meal prep with pre-portioned and prepped ingredients, including pre-measured sauces, spices and dressings. Go to GreenChef.com/nobody60 and use code nobody60 to get 60% off plus free shipping!

We talk with Jim Morris, the athlete and motivational speaker who was the inspiration for the movie, "The Rookie", based on Jim's book, "The Oldest Rookie: Big League Dreams from a Small Town Guy". Jim's journey has been called, "a testimony to the power of dreams and their ability to inspire and transform human life." His website is https://www.jimtherookiemorris.com/ Our sponsor, Green Chef, is a CCOF-certified meal kit company that makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Whether you're Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or just looking to eat more balanced meals, Green Chef offers a range of recipes to suit your preferences. Fill up with Protein Packed, Green Chef's newest collection of recipes fit for a high-protein dietary preference. Choose from three weekly menu items, each including at least 40 grams of protein per serving. You can expect a variety of satisfying and flavorful recipes like Greek Chicken Salad with Mint Olive Tapenade, Enchilada-Spiced Turkey Bowls and Almond-Crusted Barramundi. Cut down on meal prep with pre-portioned and prepped ingredients, including pre-measured sauces, spices and dressings. Go to GreenChef.com/nobody60 and use code nobody60 to get 60% off plus free shipping!

We're very excited to welcome author and entrepreneur Vishen Lakhiani to our show. 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 millions of 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". His website is https://www.vishen.com/ Our sponsor, Green Chef, is a CCOF-certified meal kit company that makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Whether you're Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or just looking to eat more balanced meals, Green Chef offers a range of recipes to suit your preferences. Fill up with Protein Packed, Green Chef's newest collection of recipes fit for a high-protein dietary preference. Choose from three weekly menu items, each including at least 40 grams of protein per serving. You can expect a variety of satisfying and flavorful recipes like Greek Chicken Salad with Mint Olive Tapenade, Enchilada-Spiced Turkey Bowls and Almond-Crusted Barramundi. Cut down on meal prep with pre-portioned and prepped ingredients, including pre-measured sauces, spices and dressings. Go to GreenChef.com/nobody60 and use code nobody60 to get 60% off plus free shipping!

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 the 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/ Our sponsor, Green Chef, is a CCOF-certified meal kit company that makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Whether you're Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or just looking to eat more balanced meals, Green Chef offers a range of recipes to suit your preferences. Fill up with Protein Packed, Green Chef's newest collection of recipes fit for a high-protein dietary preference. Choose from three weekly menu items, each including at least 40 grams of protein per serving. You can expect a variety of satisfying and flavorful recipes like Greek Chicken Salad with Mint Olive Tapenade, Enchilada-Spiced Turkey Bowls and Almond-Crusted Barramundi. Cut down on meal prep with pre-portioned and prepped ingredients, including pre-measured sauces, spices and dressings. Go to GreenChef.com/nobody60 and use code nobody60 to get 60% off plus free shipping!

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 sponsor, Green Chef, is a CCOF-certified meal kit company that makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Whether you're Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or just looking to eat more balanced meals, Green Chef offers a range of recipes to suit your preferences. Fill up with Protein Packed, Green Chef's newest collection of recipes fit for a high-protein dietary preference. Choose from three weekly menu items, each including at least 40 grams of protein per serving. You can expect a variety of satisfying and flavorful recipes like Greek Chicken Salad with Mint Olive Tapenade, Enchilada-Spiced Turkey Bowls and Almond-Crusted Barramundi. Cut down on meal prep with pre-portioned and prepped ingredients, including pre-measured sauces, spices and dressings. Go to GreenChef.com/nobody60 and use code nobody60 to get 60% off plus free shipping!

Our very special guest on this episode is Lucie Arnaz, who was born into show business as the daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. She's performed on television, in movies, nightclubs and on Broadway. She shares some wonderful observations and stories with us. Her website is http://www.luciearnaz.com/ Our sponsor, Green Chef, is a CCOF-certified meal kit company that makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Whether you're Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or just looking to eat more balanced meals, Green Chef offers a range of recipes to suit your preferences. Fill up with Protein Packed, Green Chef's newest collection of recipes fit for a high-protein dietary preference. Choose from three weekly menu items, each including at least 40 grams of protein per serving. You can expect a variety of satisfying and flavorful recipes like Greek Chicken Salad with Mint Olive Tapenade, Enchilada-Spiced Turkey Bowls and Almond-Crusted Barramundi. Cut down on meal prep with pre-portioned and prepped ingredients, including pre-measured sauces, spices and dressings. Go to GreenChef.com/nobody60 and use code nobody60 to get 60% off plus free shipping!

If you've struggled with mental health issues or if you care about someone who has, then you'll want to hear what our guest on this episode, Terri Cheney, has to say. 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. Our sponsor, Green Chef, is a CCOF-certified meal kit company that makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Whether you're Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or just looking to eat more balanced meals, Green Chef offers a range of recipes to suit your preferences. Fill up with Protein Packed, Green Chef's newest collection of recipes fit for a high-protein dietary preference. Choose from three weekly menu items, each including at least 40 grams of protein per serving. You can expect a variety of satisfying and flavorful recipes like Greek Chicken Salad with Mint Olive Tapenade, Enchilada-Spiced Turkey Bowls and Almond-Crusted Barramundi. Cut down on meal prep with pre-portioned and prepped ingredients, including pre-measured sauces, spices and dressings. Go to GreenChef.com/nobody60 and use code nobody60 to get 60% off plus free shipping!

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/ Our sponsor, Green Chef, is a CCOF-certified meal kit company that makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Whether you're Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or just looking to eat more balanced meals, Green Chef offers a range of recipes to suit your preferences. Fill up with Protein Packed, Green Chef's newest collection of recipes fit for a high-protein dietary preference. Choose from three weekly menu items, each including at least 40 grams of protein per serving. You can expect a variety of satisfying and flavorful recipes like Greek Chicken Salad with Mint Olive Tapenade, Enchilada-Spiced Turkey Bowls and Almond-Crusted Barramundi. Cut down on meal prep with pre-portioned and prepped ingredients, including pre-measured sauces, spices and dressings. Go to GreenChef.com/nobody60 and use code nobody60 to get 60% off plus free shipping!

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. Our sponsor, Green Chef, is a CCOF-certified meal kit company that makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Whether you're Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or just looking to eat more balanced meals, Green Chef offers a range of recipes to suit your preferences. Fill up with Protein Packed, Green Chef's newest collection of recipes fit for a high-protein dietary preference. Choose from three weekly menu items, each including at least 40 grams of protein per serving. You can expect a variety of satisfying and flavorful recipes like Greek Chicken Salad with Mint Olive Tapenade, Enchilada-Spiced Turkey Bowls and Almond-Crusted Barramundi. Cut down on meal prep with pre-portioned and prepped ingredients, including pre-measured sauces, spices and dressings. Go to GreenChef.com/nobody60 and use code nobody60 to get 60% off plus free shipping!

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 recent 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." We're excited to tell you about another great product from our sponsor, Ritual. It's called Synbiotic+ and it's a daily 3-in-1 clinically-studied prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic designed to help support a balanced gut microbiome. Ritual's Synbiotic+ provides two of the world's most clinically studied probiotic strains to support the relief of mild and occasional digestive discomforts, like bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. It's time to listen to your gut! Ritual is offering our Nobody Told Me! listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add Synbiotic+ to your subscription today.

As we approach Mother's Day, we explore mother-daughter relationships. On this episode, we're joined by Diane Barth, a psychotherapist and the author of 'I Know How You Feel: The Joy and Heartbreak of Friendship in Women's Lives'. She writes the blog, 'Off the Couch' for Psychology Today. In addition, her articles have been published in the Clinical Social Work Journal, Psychoanalytic Dialogues, Psychoanalytic Psychology, and other professional journals. Her website is https://www.dianebarth.net/ We're excited to tell you about another great product from our sponsor, Ritual. It's called Synbiotic+ and it's a daily 3-in-1 clinically-studied prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic designed to help support a balanced gut microbiome. Ritual's Synbiotic+ provides two of the world's most clinically studied probiotic strains to support the relief of mild and occasional digestive discomforts, like bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. It's time to listen to your gut! Ritual is offering our Nobody Told Me! listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add Synbiotic+ to your subscription today.

In the days leading up to Mother's Day, 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. We're excited to tell you about another great product from our sponsor, Ritual. It's called Synbiotic+ and it's a daily 3-in-1 clinically-studied prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic designed to help support a balanced gut microbiome. Ritual's Synbiotic+ provides two of the world's most clinically studied probiotic strains to support the relief of mild and occasional digestive discomforts, like bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. It's time to listen to your gut! Ritual is offering our Nobody Told Me! listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add Synbiotic+ to your subscription today.

In this week 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. We're excited to tell you about another great product from our sponsor, Ritual. It's called Synbiotic+ and it's a daily 3-in-1 clinically-studied prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic designed to help support a balanced gut microbiome. Ritual's Synbiotic+ provides two of the world's most clinically studied probiotic strains to support the relief of mild and occasional digestive discomforts, like bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. It's time to listen to your gut! Ritual is offering our Nobody Told Me! listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add Synbiotic+ to your subscription today.

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/ We're excited to tell you about another great product from our sponsor, Ritual. It's called Synbiotic+ and it's a daily 3-in-1 clinically-studied prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic designed to help support a balanced gut microbiome. Ritual's Synbiotic+ provides two of the world's most clinically studied probiotic strains to support the relief of mild and occasional digestive discomforts, like bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. It's time to listen to your gut! Ritual is offering our Nobody Told Me! listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add Synbiotic+ to your subscription today.

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 We're excited to tell you about another great product from our sponsor, Ritual. It's called Synbiotic+ and it's a daily 3-in-1 clinically-studied prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic designed to help support a balanced gut microbiome. Ritual's Synbiotic+ provides two of the world's most clinically studied probiotic strains to support the relief of mild and occasional digestive discomforts, like bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. It's time to listen to your gut! Ritual is offering our Nobody Told Me! listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add Synbiotic+ to your subscription today.

Thinking of starting a business? Our guest on this episode is Kathryn Finney, author of the new 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/ We're excited to tell you about another great product from our sponsor, Ritual. It's called Synbiotic+ and it's a daily 3-in-1 clinically-studied prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic designed to help support a balanced gut microbiome. Ritual's Synbiotic+ provides two of the world's most clinically studied probiotic strains to support the relief of mild and occasional digestive discomforts, like bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. It's time to listen to your gut! Ritual is offering our Nobody Told Me! listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add Synbiotic+ to your subscription today.

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. We're excited to tell you about another great product from our sponsor, Ritual. It's called Synbiotic+ and it's a daily 3-in-1 clinically-studied prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic designed to help support a balanced gut microbiome. Ritual's Synbiotic+ provides two of the world's most clinically studied probiotic strains to support the relief of mild and occasional digestive discomforts, like bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. It's time to listen to your gut! Ritual is offering our Nobody Told Me! listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add Synbiotic+ to your subscription today.

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/ We're excited to tell you about another great product from our sponsor, Ritual. It's called Synbiotic+ and it's a daily 3-in-1 clinically-studied prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic designed to help support a balanced gut microbiome. Ritual's Synbiotic+ provides two of the world's most clinically studied probiotic strains to support the relief of mild and occasional digestive discomforts, like bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. It's time to listen to your gut! Ritual is offering our Nobody Told Me! listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add Synbiotic+ to your subscription today.

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'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 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. His website is https://clintemerson.com/

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/

It's a great pleasure to welcome In-Q, 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 latest book of poems and stories is called, "Inquire Within". On this episode, he shares his wisdom about forgiveness, the importance of relationships, and the meaning of life in general. His website is https://www.in-q.com/

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/

Joining us on this episode is James Tate Hill, the author of a remarkable memoir which has gotten fantastic reviews. The book is called, "Blind Man's Bluff". In it, James tells the story of losing his eyesight and hiding it from the world. We were fascinated to hear how he navigates everyday life, with honesty about its challenges, and gratitude for the unique outlook his blindness has given him. You can learn more about James at https://www.jamestatehill.com. Our sponsor, Green Chef, is a CCOF-certified meal kit company that makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Whether you're Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or just looking to eat more balanced meals, Green Chef offers a range of recipes to suit your preferences. And Green Chef has expanded its menu! Now choose from more than 30 recipes weekly, with the option to mix and match meals from different dietary preferences in the same box, without changing your plan. For example, you can order Vegan one day and Keto the next. In honor of Earth Month, Green Chef is offering a collection of new limited time only recipes made with sustainable earth-friendly ingredients throughout the month of April. Think premium recipes featuring sustainably sourced seafood, organic proteins, produce and eggs, and ingredients with a low-carbon footprint. Cut down on meal prep with pre-portioned and prepped ingredients, including pre-measured sauces, spices and dressings. Go to GreenChef.com/nobody60 and use code nobody60 to get 60% off plus free shipping!

On this episode, we'll find out how so many aspects of your life are greatly impacted by the way you think about yourself. Our guest is Catherine Sanderson, Amherst College psychology professor and author of the book, "The Positive Shift: Mastering Mindset to Improve Happiness, Health, and Longevity". Among other things, we discuss how to change negative thought patterns, the implications of comparing our lives to others, how to interact with social media in a positive way, and not letting your fear of failure keep you from trying. Her website is https://sandersonspeaking.com/about Our sponsor, Green Chef, is a CCOF-certified meal kit company that makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Whether you're Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or just looking to eat more balanced meals, Green Chef offers a range of recipes to suit your preferences. And Green Chef has expanded its menu! Now choose from more than 30 recipes weekly, with the option to mix and match meals from different dietary preferences in the same box, without changing your plan. For example, you can order Vegan one day and Keto the next. In honor of Earth Month, Green Chef is offering a collection of new limited time only recipes made with sustainable earth-friendly ingredients throughout the month of April. Think premium recipes featuring sustainably sourced seafood, organic proteins, produce and eggs, and ingredients with a low-carbon footprint. Cut down on meal prep with pre-portioned and prepped ingredients, including pre-measured sauces, spices and dressings. Go to GreenChef.com/nobody60 and use code nobody60 to get 60% off plus free shipping!

Our guest on this episode. Heidi Murkoff, is the author of "What to Expect When You're Expecting", which is the longest-running title of all time on The New York Times bestseller list. The "What to Expect" books have sold more than 42 million copies and are published in 38 countries and in 44 languages. Hear how the books came about and what's changed for expectant mothers since the 1980's. Check out the website whattoexpect.com. Our sponsor, Green Chef, is a CCOF-certified meal kit company that makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Whether you're Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or just looking to eat more balanced meals, Green Chef offers a range of recipes to suit your preferences. And Green Chef has expanded its menu! Now choose from more than 30 recipes weekly, with the option to mix and match meals from different dietary preferences in the same box, without changing your plan. For example, you can order Vegan one day and Keto the next. In honor of Earth Month, Green Chef is offering a collection of new limited time only recipes made with sustainable earth-friendly ingredients throughout the month of April. Think premium recipes featuring sustainably sourced seafood, organic proteins, produce and eggs, and ingredients with a low-carbon footprint. Cut down on meal prep with pre-portioned and prepped ingredients, including pre-measured sauces, spices and dressings. Go to GreenChef.com/nobody60 and use code nobody60 to get 60% off plus free shipping!

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 new book, "The Light of Days: The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler's Ghettos". Her website is https://www.judybatalion.com/ Our sponsor, Green Chef, is a CCOF-certified meal kit company that makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Whether you're Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or just looking to eat more balanced meals, Green Chef offers a range of recipes to suit your preferences. And Green Chef has expanded its menu! Now choose from more than 30 recipes weekly, with the option to mix and match meals from different dietary preferences in the same box, without changing your plan. For example, you can order Vegan one day and Keto the next. In honor of Earth Month, Green Chef is offering a collection of new limited time only recipes made with sustainable earth-friendly ingredients throughout the month of April. Think premium recipes featuring sustainably sourced seafood, organic proteins, produce and eggs, and ingredients with a low-carbon footprint. Cut down on meal prep with pre-portioned and prepped ingredients, including pre-measured sauces, spices and dressings. Go to GreenChef.com/nobody60 and use code nobody60 to get 60% off plus free shipping!

Do you feel overwhelmed by the mixed messages society gives us about what it means to live well? We hear that there are so many things we should do--enjoy the moment, dream big, get up before the sun, make time for everyone in our lives while having a spotless home and doing the perfect workout. What if you could do what matters in your life, skip the things that don't and be a person again? You can, according to our guest, Kendra Adachi, founder of "The Lazy Genius" movement and author of the New York Times bestseller, "The Lazy Genius Way: Embrace What Matters, Ditch What Doesn't, and Get Stuff Done." Her website is https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/ Our sponsor, Green Chef, is a CCOF-certified meal kit company that makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Whether you're Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or just looking to eat more balanced meals, Green Chef offers a range of recipes to suit your preferences. And Green Chef has expanded its menu! Now choose from more than 30 recipes weekly, with the option to mix and match meals from different dietary preferences in the same box, without changing your plan. For example, you can order Vegan one day and Keto the next. In honor of Earth Month, Green Chef is offering a collection of new limited time only recipes made with sustainable earth-friendly ingredients throughout the month of April. Think premium recipes featuring sustainably sourced seafood, organic proteins, produce and eggs, and ingredients with a low-carbon footprint. Cut down on meal prep with pre-portioned and prepped ingredients, including pre-measured sauces, spices and dressings. Go to GreenChef.com/nobody60 and use code nobody60 to get 60% off plus free shipping!

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 We're excited to tell you about another great product from our sponsor, Ritual. It's called Synbiotic+ and it's a daily 3-in-1 clinically-studied prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic designed to help support a balanced gut microbiome. Ritual's Synbiotic+ provides two of the world's most clinically studied probiotic strains to support the relief of mild and occasional digestive discomforts, like bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. It's time to listen to your gut! Ritual is offering our Nobody Told Me! listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add Synbiotic+ to your subscription today.

Did you know that your beliefs about aging impact your health? Our guest on this episode is Dr. Becca Levy, professor of Public Health and Psychology at Yale. She 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. Her new book is called, "Breaking the Age Code: How Your Beliefs About Aging Determine How Long and Well You Live". Her website is https://becca-levy.com/ We're excited to tell you about another great product from our sponsor, Ritual. It's called Synbiotic+ and it's a daily 3-in-1 clinically-studied prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic designed to help support a balanced gut microbiome. Ritual's Synbiotic+ provides two of the world's most clinically studied probiotic strains to support the relief of mild and occasional digestive discomforts, like bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. It's time to listen to your gut! Ritual is offering our Nobody Told Me! listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add Synbiotic+ to your subscription today.

Beloved writer, educator and social activist Lorene Cary joins us on this episode. Her most recent book is 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/ We're excited to tell you about another great product from our sponsor, Ritual. It's called Synbiotic+ and it's a daily 3-in-1 clinically-studied prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic designed to help support a balanced gut microbiome. Ritual's Synbiotic+ provides two of the world's most clinically studied probiotic strains to support the relief of mild and occasional digestive discomforts, like bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. It's time to listen to your gut! Ritual is offering our Nobody Told Me! listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add Synbiotic+ to your subscription today.

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/ We're excited to tell you about another great product from our sponsor, Ritual. It's called Synbiotic+ and it's a daily 3-in-1 clinically-studied prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic designed to help support a balanced gut microbiome. Ritual's Synbiotic+ provides two of the world's most clinically studied probiotic strains to support the relief of mild and occasional digestive discomforts, like bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. It's time to listen to your gut! Ritual is offering our Nobody Told Me! listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add Synbiotic+ to your subscription today.

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/ We're excited to tell you about another great product from our sponsor, Ritual. It's called Synbiotic+ and it's a daily 3-in-1 clinically-studied prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic designed to help support a balanced gut microbiome. Ritual's Synbiotic+ provides two of the world's most clinically studied probiotic strains to support the relief of mild and occasional digestive discomforts, like bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. It's time to listen to your gut! Ritual is offering our Nobody Told Me! listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add Synbiotic+ to your subscription today.

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". It's just been released in paperback. Her website is https://veronicahinke.com/ We're excited to tell you about another great product from our sponsor, Ritual. It's called Synbiotic+ and it's a daily 3-in-1 clinically-studied prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic designed to help support a balanced gut microbiome. Ritual's Synbiotic+ provides two of the world's most clinically studied probiotic strains to support the relief of mild and occasional digestive discomforts, like bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. It's time to listen to your gut! Ritual is offering our Nobody Told Me! listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add Synbiotic+ to your subscription today.

Bestselling author Elizabeth Lesser joins us on this episode. Her books include "Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow" and "Marrow: Love, Loss & What Matters Most". Her newest book is called, "Cassandra Speaks: When Women are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes". Elizabeth is the cofounder 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/ We're excited to tell you about another great product from our sponsor, Ritual. It's called Synbiotic+ and it's a daily 3-in-1 clinically-studied prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic designed to help support a balanced gut microbiome. Ritual's Synbiotic+ provides two of the world's most clinically studied probiotic strains to support the relief of mild and occasional digestive discomforts, like bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. It's time to listen to your gut! Ritual is offering our Nobody Told Me! listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add Synbiotic+ to your subscription today.

Body image is the topic on this episode? Do you stress about your body image? Do you have a daughter who does? 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/ We're excited to tell you about another great product from our sponsor, Ritual. It's called Synbiotic+ and it's a daily 3-in-1 clinically-studied prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic designed to help support a balanced gut microbiome. Ritual's Synbiotic+ provides two of the world's most clinically studied probiotic strains to support the relief of mild and occasional digestive discomforts, like bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. It's time to listen to your gut! Ritual is offering our Nobody Told Me! listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add Synbiotic+ to your subscription today.

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". It's just been released in paperback. Her website is https://marylauraphilpott.com/ We're excited to tell you about another great product from our sponsor, Ritual. It's called Synbiotic+ and it's a daily 3-in-1 clinically-studied prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic designed to help support a balanced gut microbiome. Ritual's Synbiotic+ provides two of the world's most clinically studied probiotic strains to support the relief of mild and occasional digestive discomforts, like bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. It's time to listen to your gut! Ritual is offering our Nobody Told Me! listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add Synbiotic+ to your subscription today.

Join us for 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/ We're excited to tell you about another great product from our sponsor, Ritual. It's called Synbiotic+ and it's a daily 3-in-1 clinically-studied prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic designed to help support a balanced gut microbiome. Ritual's Synbiotic+ provides two of the world's most clinically studied probiotic strains to support the relief of mild and occasional digestive discomforts, like bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. It's time to listen to your gut! Ritual is offering our Nobody Told Me! listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add Synbiotic+ to your subscription today.

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. Our sponsor, Green Chef, is a CCOF-certified meal kit company that makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Whether you're Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or just looking to eat more balanced meals, Green Chef offers a range of recipes to suit your preferences. And Green Chef has expanded its menu! Now choose from more than 30 recipes weekly, with the option to mix and match meals from different dietary preferences in the same box, without changing your plan. For example, you can order Vegan one day and Keto the next. Try Fast and Fit recipes under 750 calories and ready in less than 10 minutes! Cut down on meal prep with pre-portioned and prepped ingredients, including pre-measured sauces, spices and dressings. Go to GreenChef.com/nobody60 and use code nobody60 to get 60% off plus free shipping!

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/ Our sponsor, Green Chef, is a CCOF-certified meal kit company that makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Whether you're Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or just looking to eat more balanced meals, Green Chef offers a range of recipes to suit your preferences. And Green Chef has expanded its menu! Now choose from more than 30 recipes weekly, with the option to mix and match meals from different dietary preferences in the same box, without changing your plan. For example, you can order Vegan one day and Keto the next. Try Fast and Fit recipes under 750 calories and ready in less than 10 minutes! Cut down on meal prep with pre-portioned and prepped ingredients, including pre-measured sauces, spices and dressings. Go to GreenChef.com/nobody60 and use code nobody60 to get 60% off plus free shipping!

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, http://www.timlarkin.com. Our sponsor, Green Chef, is a CCOF-certified meal kit company that makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Whether you're Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or just looking to eat more balanced meals, Green Chef offers a range of recipes to suit your preferences. And Green Chef has expanded its menu! Now choose from more than 30 recipes weekly, with the option to mix and match meals from different dietary preferences in the same box, without changing your plan. For example, you can order Vegan one day and Keto the next. Try Fast and Fit recipes under 750 calories and ready in less than 10 minutes. Cut down on meal prep with pre-portioned and prepped ingredients, including pre-measured sauces, spices and dressings. Go to GreenChef.com/nobody60 and use code nobody60 to get 60% off plus free shipping!

The world's most popular career book is "What Color Is Your Parachute?", which has been in print for more than 50 years and was written by the late Richard Bolles. Now available is the book, "What Color Is Your Parachute For College: Pave Your Path from Major to Meaningful Work". It's described as the only guide students need for making the most of their college career from start to finish. It was adapted from Bolles' bestseller and authored by our guest on this episode, award-winning counselor and career coach Katharine Brooks. Her website is https://katharinebrooks.com/ Our sponsor, Green Chef, is a CCOF-certified meal kit company that makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Whether you're Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or just looking to eat more balanced meals, Green Chef offers a range of recipes to suit your preferences. And Green Chef has expanded its menu! Now choose from more than 30 recipes weekly, with the option to mix and match meals from different dietary preferences in the same box, without changing your plan. For example, you can order Vegan one day and Keto the next. Try Fast and Fit recipes under 750 calories and ready in less than 10 minutes. Cut down on meal prep with pre-portioned and prepped ingredients, including pre-measured sauces, spices and dressings. Go to GreenChef.com/nobody60 and use code nobody60 to get 60% off plus free shipping!