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January 3rd 2025
Former Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky spills some tea on Kaitlyn Bristowe’s Off The Vine podcast about her experience with Ellen Degeneres, I’ll share what she had to say
A New source verifies that Ryan Reynolds was angry but never berated Justin Baldoni, this after Justin claims he was screamed at in his new quarter billion dollar lawsuit.
Also we’ve got updates on the timeline of the New Orleans new year’s day at...2025-01-0325 min
Nobody Told Me!Laura Galloway: ...that it's OK not to have a planLaura Galloway hit the re-set button on her busy life and made the extraordinary move from New York City to a remote reindeer-herding village in the Arctic Tundra, one of the most unknowable cultures on earth. Her story is fascinating, and jaw-dropping at times, and she writes about it in the book, "DÁLVI: Six Years in the Arctic Tundra". Her website is authorlauragalloway.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...2024-08-0932 minNobody Told Me!Dr. Guy Winch...How To Cope With The Loss Of A PetHow can we best cope with the loss of a pet? What can we do to heal and move forward from it? Joining us on this episode is Dr. Guy Winch, licensed psychologist and expert on the topic of healing from the loss of a pet. Dr. Winch was with us previously to discuss his book "How to Fix a Broken Heart", which aims to help people cope with a breakup or death of someone they love. His website is http://www.guywinch.com. Ritual’s clinically-backed Essential For Women 18+ multivitamin has high-quality, traceable key ingredients in clean, bioavailable forms. It’s gen...2024-07-1236 minNobody Told Me!Thomas Moore: ...quietness can give you the opportunity to be who you're meant to becomeLearn an easier, lighter way of moving through life by embracing the peace, calm, and spaciousness that emptiness and silence offer. Joining us is psychotherapist and #1 New York Times bestselling author Thomas Moore, author of, "The Eloquence of Silence: Surprising Wisdom in Tales of Emptiness". His website is thomasmooresoul.com.2024-07-0430 minNobody Told Me!Robin Dreeke: ...that the key to success is to treat others like you want to be treatedWe get some great insight and advice from Robin Dreeke, the former head of the FBI's Behavior Analysis Program and a recognized expert in the field of interpersonal communication. In this episode, Robin tells us how to create an instant connection, why some communication styles work better than others, and why it's important to follow what he's deemed "the platinum rule": treating others as they want to be treated. Robin is the author of several best-selling books, including "The Code of Trust: An American Counterintelligence Expert's Five Rules to Lead and Succeed". He is also the founder and president o...2024-06-2932 minNobody Told Me!Dr. Ellen Hendriksen: ...we don't have to wait for anxiety to go away before we live our best lifeDo you feel uncomfortable in some social situations? Do you feel self-conscious and insecure and wish you could do something about that? If so, you’ll want to hear what our guest, Dr. Ellen Hendriksen has to say. Ellen is a clinical psychologist who has helped millions of people overcome social anxiety. She’s the author of book, "How To Be Yourself: Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety". Her website is https://www.ellenhendriksen.com/about Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your ow...2024-06-2932 minNobody Told Me!Hal Gregerson: ...that questions are the answer Looking for a new way to solve problems? Join us as we talk with Hal Gregersen, author of the book, "Questions Are the Answer: A Breakthrough Approach to Your Most Vexing Problems at Work and in Life". It's based on interviews with leaders like Pixar founder Ed Catmull and Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff. Hal is well-known as an innovation and leadership guru who is a Senior Lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management. His website is https://halgregersen.com/ Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. Wit...2024-06-2735 minNobody Told Me!Clive Wynne: ...how and why dogs love us Dog lovers, this episode is for you! We’re excited to talk with our guest, canine behaviorist Clive Wynne who explores the incredible relationship between people and dogs in his book, "Dog is Love: Why and How Your Dog Loves You". His website is https://www.clivewynne.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 pa...2024-06-2234 minNobody Told Me!Dr: Ellyn Bader: ...how to work together successfully as a coupleIt takes a lot of work to make a relationship work! For more than 30 years, our guest, psychologist Dr. Ellyn Bader has specialized in helping couples transform their relationships. Ellyn and her husband, Dr. Peter Pearson, co-founded The Couples Institute in Silicon Valley, where they work with entrepreneurial couples including CEOs, startup founders, and small business owners, helping them better understand and overcome the unique challenges of managing a business and marriage simultaneously (and successfully). Her website is https://www.couplesinstitute.com/ellyn-bader/ Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow...2024-06-2225 minNobody Told Me!Deborah Tannen: ...about women's friendshipsFriendship is the topic as we talk with Deborah Tannen, who has spent her career studying the language of everyday conversation. She is a professor of linguistics at Georgetown University and the author of many books, including, "You’re the Only One I Can Tell: Inside the Language of Women’s Friendships". Her website is http://www.deborahtannen.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 m...2024-06-2234 minNobody Told Me!Lilia Tarawa: ...I Could Be Happy If I Followed My HeartOur guest on this episode, Lilia Tarawa, is an extraordinary woman who has lived a remarkable life. Born into the secretive cult, the Gloriavale Christian Community in New Zealand, she fled with her family when she was 18 years old. Since then, she's made it her life's mission to help others break free and see what's possible. She's the author of "Daughter of Gloriavale: My Life In A Religious Cult”. 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 custo...2024-06-1925 minNobody Told Me!Ronn Owens: ...what really counts is family On this special Father’s Day edition of Nobody Told Me, we repeat our conversation with Laura’s father, and Jan's husband, Ronn Owens, a legendary radio talk show host who is a member of the National Radio Hall of Fame. In addition to many other honors, Ronn received two Marconi Awards for being named Large Market Personality of the Year in 2003 and again in 2010. We talk to him about some of those “nobody told me” lessons that guys learn when they become fathers, the best advice he's given to his daughters, and what he learned from his dad. Shopify is the al...2024-06-1531 minNobody Told Me!Rich Cohen: ...The Adventures of Herbie Cohen: World’s Greatest NegotiatorWith Father's Day coming up, New York Times bestselling author Rich Cohen joins us to talk about his book, "The Adventures of Herbie Cohen: World’s Greatest Negotiator". Herbie Cohen is Rich’s dad and the book is a completely original guide to life, in a sense, through the eyes of Rich and his father. His website is https://www.authorrichcohen.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 comin...2024-06-1436 minNobody Told Me!Cyntoia Brown Long: ...that nobody is beyond repairOn this episode, we talk with Cyntoia Brown Long, who was sentenced to life in prison for a murder she committed at the age of sixteen. Her case became national news when celebrities like Kim Kardashian, LeBron James, and Rihanna made the hashtag #FreeCyntoia go viral in 2017. She was granted full clemency after having served fifteen years, walking out a free woman on August 7, 2019. Cyntoia is now a prison reform advocate and the author of the book, “Free Cyntoia: My Search for Redemption in the American Prison System”. She's also the subject of a Netflix documentary, “Murder to Mercy: The Cyntoi...2024-06-1431 minNobody Told Me!Ingrid Fetell Lee: ...that joy is all around usIngrid Fetell Lee is the author of a wonderful book called, ‘Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness’. In this episode, she talks about how making small changes to our environment, like adding flowers to a room, can positively impact our lives. She also discusses how just being aware of the simple, everyday beauty in our surroundings can make us feel grateful and happier. You can learn more about Ingrid on her website: http://www.aestheticsofjoy.com/. Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successf...2024-06-1432 minNobody Told Me!Jen Oleniczak Brown: ...To Take Comfort In SilenceHow effective are you when it comes to communicating on the spur of the moment? Do you wish you could be better prepared to handle those unexpected situations in life when you’re asked an uncomfortable question or have to deliver some unrehearsed comments? Our guest on this episode can help. She is Jen Brown, founder of “The Engaging Educator” and author of the book, "Think On Your Feet: Tips and Tricks to Improve Your Impromptu Communications Skills On the Job". Ritual’s clinically-backed Essential For Women 18+ multivitamin has high-quality, traceable key ingredients in clean, bioavailable forms. It’s gentle on an...2024-06-1430 minNobody Told Me!Abi Morgan: ...a loved one who no longer recognizes youWhat happens when your life is turned upside down by the serious illness of a loved one who no longer recognizes you? What happens when you then suffer your own health crisis? How do you cope? Our guest on this episode knows the answers to those questions and has written about her experiences in a breathtaking and heartbreaking book. Joining us is award-winning screenwriter and playwright Abi Morgan, author of, "This is Not a Pity Memoir." Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With S...2024-06-1430 minNobody Told Me!Kate Mangino: ...improving gender inequity at homeDo you shoulder more of the burden than you should when it comes to work around your home? Do you wish you could change that? On this episode, we look at gender inequality at home with our guest, gender expert and professional facilitator Kate Mangino, who’s the author of the book, "Equal Partners: Improving Gender Inequity at Home." Her website is https://katemangino.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...2024-06-0525 minNobody Told Me!Dr. Stephen Trzeciak: …serving others is the best medicine for yourselfWouldn’t it be great to find a drug with no harmful side effects that would boost your health and give you more energy while diminishing depression and anxiety? That may sound like an impossible prescription, but it’s not! Our guest, Dr. Stephen Trzeciak, is the co-author of a book which takes an in-depth look at how and why being a giving person is a secret superpower. The book is called, “Wonder Drug: 7 Scientifically Proven Ways that Serving Others is the Best Medicine for Yourself”. Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow...2024-06-0234 minNobody Told Me!Dr. Perry Halkitis: ...that being gay made me stronger than I would have felt as a straight manWhat’s it like to be a gay man in America today? How is it different for gay men today compared with those in previous generations? Our guest on this episode, Dr. Perry Halkitis, is the author of the book, "Out in Time: The Public Lives of Gay Men from Stonewall to the Queer Generation". He is also Dean and Professor at the School of Public Health at Rutgers University and a longstanding advocate for the health of the LGBTQ population. https://perrynhalkitis.com/ Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow you...2024-06-0234 minNobody Told Me!Matt Paxton: ...declutter, downsize, and move forward with your life We’re thrilled to welcome extreme cleaning specialist Matt Paxton back to the show. Matt has spent decades helping people sort through all the things they’ve accumulated in attics, basements, garages and elsewhere. You may know Matt from his years on the television shows, “Hoarders” or “Legacy List with Matt Paxton”. Matt is also the author of the book, "Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff: Declutter, Downsize, and Move Forward with Your Life". His website is https://iammattpaxton.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...2024-05-3029 minNobody Told Me!Richard Ratay: ..."dumb" family road trips would be some of my most treasured memoriesMemorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of summer vacation for a lot of people. On this episode, we take a look at the Great American Family Road Trip with our guest, Richard Ratay. He is the author of the critically acclaimed book, "Don’t Make Me Pull Over: An Informal History of the Family Road Trip". We discuss what Richard learned from road trips, the major companies that were started as a result of the interstate highway system, and how road trips are becoming popular with millennials with the addition of new technology that makes them much easier than the...2024-05-2833 minNobody Told Me!Joseph Burgo: ...how to free myself from feelings of shameHave 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/ Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopif...2024-05-2428 minNobody Told Me!Dr. Dan Siegel: ...the power of showing upWhat 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/ Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful bus...2024-05-2434 minNobody Told Me!Bob Langert: ...why and how to work with your biggest critics Do you struggle to form relationships with your competitors in business? Do your struggle to maintain 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 ar...2024-05-2030 minNobody Told Me!Hal Elrod: ...the importance of celebrating life every dayWhat’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 Deci...2024-05-2047 minNobody Told Me!Jim "The Rookie" Morris: ...things happen for a reasonWe 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/ 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. Here's a special offer for our Nob...2024-05-1732 minNobody Told Me!Vishen Lakhiani: ...The Secret Spiritual Art Of Success 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/ 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...2024-05-1732 minNobody Told Me!Hope Edelman: ...that grieving your mother is a lifelong processThis 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...2024-05-1231 minNobody Told Me!Marisa Bardach Ramel: ...the mother-daughter bond continues long after deathIn 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...2024-05-1131 minNobody Told Me!Natasha Gregson Wagner: ...that I would learn from my mom, Natalie Wood, long after her deathAs 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 onl...2024-05-1131 minNobody Told Me!Maryanne O’Hara: ...that nothing is as important as loveIn 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 com...2024-05-0935 minNobody Told Me!Dr. Ed Tronick & Dr. Claudia Gold: ...the power of discordMost 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/2024-05-0529 minNobody Told Me!Terri Cheney: ...that hiding a secret was worse than the secret itselfIf 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.2024-05-0527 minNobody Told Me!Dr. Kelli Harding: ...That You Can Live Longer By Being KindFind 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/2024-05-0522 minNobody Told Me!Lacy Crawford: ...the importance of finding the courage to tell your storyOur 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-vi...2024-04-2737 minNobody Told Me!Mitch Prinstein: ...About PopularityPopularity 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! G...2024-04-2731 minNobody Told Me!Judith Matloff: ...the importance of staying calm in a life-threatening situationOn 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 au...2024-04-2534 minNobody Told Me!Dr. Margaret Rutherford: ...that perfectionism is a problem 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, b...2024-04-2439 minNobody Told Me!Kathryn Finney: ...how to start a successful business if you’re not a rich white guyThinking 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/2024-04-2231 minNobody Told Me!Helena Dea Bala: ...that I would find myself in every stranger I metJoining 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.2024-04-2232 minNobody Told Me!Dr. Laura Huang: ...that 'be yourself' is bad adviceWhat 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/2024-04-1830 minNobody Told Me!Shannon Kaiser: ...life is actually supposed to be easyThe 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/2024-04-1828 minNobody Told Me!Adrienne Brodeur: ...the consequences of keeping a big secretWe 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/2024-04-1628 minNobody Told Me!Clint Emerson: ...how to be the right kind of crazyWe’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 h...2024-04-1437 minNobody Told Me!Judy Batalion: ...that strength and courage can be passed down through generationsIt'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...2024-04-1226 minNobody Told Me!Veronica Hinke: ...how the stories of Titanic passengers can inspire people 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 Ti...2024-04-1131 minNobody Told Me!Judy Foreman: ...how physical activity slows agingExercise 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...2024-04-1133 minNobody Told Me!Dr. Becca Levy: ...how your beliefs about aging determine how long and well you liveHow 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/2024-04-0627 minNobody Told Me!Dr. Fred Luskin: ...that forgiveness was a lot simpler than I thoughtDo 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...2024-04-0427 minNobody Told Me!Lorene Cary: ...my year with nana at the end of her centuryBeloved 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/2024-04-0227 minNobody Told Me!Sarah Fay: ...recovery is possible and mental illness is not proven to be chronicMental 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, dis...2024-03-2932 minNobody Told Me!Joshua Becker: ...overcoming distraction to pursue a more meaningful lifeTake 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 followi...2024-03-2832 minNobody Told Me!Elizabeth Lesser: ...how difficult times make us growBestselling 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 co...2024-03-2731 minNobody Told Me!Dr. Charlotte Markey: ...that the shape of your body does not define who you areMany 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 si...2024-03-2630 minNobody Told Me!Mary Laura Philpott: ...pondering life, death, and everything in between 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” an...2024-03-2428 minNobody Told Me!Dr. David Weill: ...the emotional toll of being a transplant physician 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 Shop...2024-03-2230 minNobody Told Me!William Stixrud and Ned Johnson: ...how to talk to kids to build motivation & stress tolerance 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 comme...2024-03-2135 minNobody Told Me!Dr. Michele Borba: ....That Resilience Is Teachable 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 o...2024-03-2031 minNobody Told Me!Dr. Kenneth Bock: ...the hidden causes of anxiety, depression, & other mood disordersDid 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 simpl...2024-03-1936 minNobody Told Me!Dr. Eben Alexander: ...how my near death experience would give me proof of heaven 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 ma...2024-03-1636 minNobody Told Me!Tim Larkin: ...that hesitation can be the difference between life and deathInternationally 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...2024-03-1537 minNobody Told Me!Laura Trujillo: ...grieving with loss after the suicide of a loved oneEvery 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...2024-03-1236 minNobody Told Me!Laura Galloway: ...that it's OK not to have a planLaura Galloway hit the re-set button on her busy life and made the extraordinary move from New York City to a remote reindeer-herding village in the Arctic Tundra, one of the most unknowable cultures on earth. Her story is fascinating, and jaw-dropping at times, and she writes about it in the book, "DÁLVI: Six Years in the Arctic Tundra". Her website is authorlauragalloway.com.2023-08-1625 minNobody Told Me!Laura Vanderkam: ...you should choose to focus on the times in your life when things worked in your favorDo you feel like there aren't enough hours in the day to get everything done? Hear from time management expert Laura Vanderkam, who's the bestselling author of several books, including, "What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast", and, "Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done". Her TED talk, "How to Gain Control of Your Free Time", has had millions of views. You can learn more about Laura on her website: https://lauravanderkam.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, Pal...2023-07-2537 minNobody Told Me!Amy Newmark: ...walk out onto that playground like you own it Bestselling author Amy Newmark joins us once again! For the past 15 years, Amy has been the editor in chief and publisher of the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series, which has sold more than 500 million copies of its titles around the world.. "Chicken Soup for the Sou"l is rereleasing the #1 New York Times bestseller that started it all, but with additional content. In "Chicken Soup for the Soul 30th Anniversary Edition" you'll find the classic original stories, plus an additional 30 bonus stories from many of today’s top thought leaders, including Nobody Told Me co-host, Laura Owens. Ritual’s Essentia...2023-07-1138 minNobody Told Me!Dr. Laura Huang: ...that 'be yourself' is bad adviceWhat 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/2023-05-0230 minNobody Told Me!Mary Laura Philpott: ...pondering life, death, and everything in betweenMost 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 ju...2023-04-0528 minNobody Told Me!Laura Trujillo: ...grieving with loss after the suicide of a loved oneEvery 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 her new book, "Stepping Back from the Ledge: A Daughter’s Search for Truth and Renewal". Her website is https://www.lauratrujillo.org/ We’re excited to tell you about another great product...2023-03-1438 min
ADHDAFEpisode 39: ADHD, Medication & ActivismDawn started ADHD Medication last month! in this episode we discuss her experience of Titration so far and look back at Laura's, which began ten months prior. As ever, our experiences are entirely different, and we were both prescribed different medication. We then dive into the topic of ADHD Activism. We unmask our true intentions of ADHDAF. Nine months ago we cautiously dipped our toes in (THANKS RSD!) but we are finally brave enough to tell the full story and what led us to treading carefully. As discussed in the Emergency Bonus Blether; what we ar...2023-01-241h 01