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Have you ever said something to a colleague or loved one that didn't come out right? Or sent an email that you wished you could take back? You are not alone. Sharon Salzberg is a world-renowned teacher and communicator in meditation and mindfulness, she is a New York Times bestselling author. She is among the first to bring mindfulness and lovingkindness meditation to mainstream American culture n...

It's human nature to be curious. In fact, being curious is good for us. We release dopamine when we flex our curiosity. Being curious makes us more compassionate and gives us an edge at problem solving.  However, as we age, many of us become more set in our ways and less curious. Our current political climate has polarized us, and we have become more set in our ways and less curious about our diff...

Most of us will die following some form of palliative care, yet we rarely talk about death until the very end of life. Hospice nurse and best-selling author Hadley Vlahos has found a sunny way to communicate with millions of people about death. Hadley has 1.7 million followers on TikTok, is the author of the New York Times best-seller The In-Between, and has just inked a TV deal with a major netwo...

There’s nothing like a good comedy show to make you laugh and think about the irony of our lives. Long before Dave Chappelle, Ali Wong, or  Richard Pryor, there was one comedian that changed the landscape for all comedians. He communicated about his life through comedy like no one had ever done. Lenny Bruce was a controversial character in the 50’s and 60’s who challenged the first amendment with...

The job of parenting is never over but knowing how to parent your adult child can be hard, especially in today's challenging environment. Do you give them money? Do you share your opinion? How do you communicate with them to nurture a relationship that is healthy and happy during changing times? Dr. Laurence Steinberg has devoted his 45-year career to the study of the parent/child relationship. He...

*This episode includes sexually explicit language. We communicate about a lot of things with our romantic partner -- money, kids, career, food, and politics– but how often do you really TALK about sex? And if you do, are you doing it right? Best-selling author and sex therapist Ian Kerner breaks down how to talk about sex with your partner and explains why writing your personal sex script is key t...

My guest today is sports psychologist and mindset coach Graham Betchart. Graham is the mindset coach for dozens of NBA players – Including Aaron Gordon, he’s also worked with the Utah Jazz, USA Basket Ball, and the Sacramento Kings, who are coming off their best season in almost two decades. He is the author of the book Play Present and the founder of on line apps Lucid and Train the Mind. Graham’...

Ever doubt yourself or feel like an imposter? In this episode, Psychologist and author Dr. Jill Stoddard explains why many people feel like an imposter and how to overcome the self-talk that can become debilitating. Her new book Imposter No More is a handbook on how to manage the self-doubt. Robert Waldinger - Ted Talk - What Makes a Good Life -  Longest Study on Happiness Learn more about your ad...

If you’ve ever said “it’s Greek to me” or “the world is my oyster", met “star-crossed lovers” or been dragged into a “wild goose chase”, if you’ve ever waited with “bated breath” or wanted to “melt into thin air”, then you were living in the words of Shakespeare. In many ways, we all live in the world that he created. Today's guests are a father and son duo who have collectively authored dozens of...

It takes a lot to become a professional athlete, it’s takes a lot to become a film producer, it takes a lot to become a TV writer for a prime time network show. . .   But what does it take to do it all and excel at all? Ephraim Salaam tell us in this weeks podcast. The former offensive tackle played for 13 years in the NFL across 5 teams, including the  Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos, Jacksonvill...

Women's professional soccer  is exploding. The 2023 World Cup gave us a glimpse of what is to come. Millions of people tuned in on television and more fans packed the stadiums than ever before. That buzz around the game is beginning in the big cities and small towns all over the world. Two more US cities are adding professional women's soccer clubs in 2024, and they are calling on one club in part...

It's not enough to be good to make an impact. My guest today says that you must also become rich and speak up. Entrepreneur and Television Executive Nely Galan speaks candidly about what it takes to make it as a successful woman in America. Galan was forced to find her own voice at a young age. As a child immigrant from Cuba, she was thrown into an all-girls American school, forced to quickly lear...

You cannot be a great business leader without being a great communicator! Serial entrepreneur Jill Layfield is one of the most successful CEO's in the country, and has some very clear ideas of how storytelling aids to her success. Layfield is the CEO of James Michelle Jewelry. She also co-founded, with Jimmy Choo co-founder, the luxury footwear direct-to-consumer brand Tamara Mellon. Before that,...

Dr. Robert Klapper is one of a kind. A pioneer of minimally intrusive surgical techniques and tools that have changed the lives of millions of people. He is the director of the Joint Replacement program at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, and has replaced the thousands of knees and hips – including many of famous athletes and celebrities. But Dr. Klapper’s passions and style go beyond the ope...

Many of  us use exercise to manage stress.  However, as we get busier and older it's easy to do less. Which leads to the question, what should we be doing and why? Kelly McGonigal, PhD. has devoted her career to the study and communication of the latest research and information about stress, exercise and willpower,  and it’s profound effects on our lives. Kelly is a health psychologist, best-selli...

There is no better way to say "I love you" or "I appreciate you" than through a good homemade meal, just ask my guest, New York Times Food Writer and best-selling cookbook author, Melissa Clark. In this episode, Melissa Clark reveals the inspiration for her recipes, and how many times she tries them before sharing them with the world.  Melissa also talks about how she came to be the most recogniza...

When we think of communicating we usually think of the spoken word. But what about Art? Art can express feelings and ideas that we can’t verbalize. Contemplating a painting or sculpture, or attending a dance recital can make us feel happy or sad—or both at the same time. It can open our senses and bring us to places we don’t have words to express.  My guest today is American Artist Will Day, known...

Debating is one of the art forms of communication. We all use debate tools every day, even when we don’t know that we are using them. When we try to get our point across at work or argue with a pesky relative, we are using certain skills to win an argument.  The rapid changes in socially accepted norms and the divisive political moment are making many of us walk on egg shells, fearful of expressin...

In this episode, best-selling author and world-renowned physician, Dr. William Li shares the latest on metabolism, body fat, and the foods we need to eat to optimize our health. Turns out that much of what we believe to be true about metabolism and body fat is wrong.  No one is born with a fast metabolism that makes losing weight easier. In fact, the latest evidence suggests we all have the same m...

Creating a multi-million dollar tech company takes more than a good idea and a product. It requires effective, and simple communication skills to not only raise money, but ultimately to get the word out about your product so people actually know it exists. Sam Shank is a serial tech entrepreneur, investor and the co-founder and former CEO of HotelTonight, a hotel-booking service focused on making...

Money and finances are some of the most important aspects of our lives, yet many of us avoid them, get bad information or just don't know where to begin. In this episode, I speak with America's most influential financial advisor, Suze Orman. Suze has been an expert in financial communication as a television host, author and now podcaster. Her financial advice is clear and direct, and her work has...

This week’s episode is all about the fun! There are 168 hours in the week, yet we don’t devote nearly enough of that time to having fun on purpose. Most of us are seeking a happy life, but fun is the not-so-secret ingredient that leads to just that. So why don’t we have more fun? And why is it important to have fun? Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and chart...

Ida Tin is the creator and co-founder of the female health tracking app Clue. Ida is also credited with coining the term “femtech” - Feminine Technology, nominating a new investment class potentially worth 1 trillion dollars. She has started a global conversation about the biases of venture capital funding of female health technology companies. Ida started Clue 10 years ago — the app is now strong...

Welcome to Season 2 of 10 Seconds To Air! Today I’m talking to Matt Littman. He is the Executive Director of 97% a bipartisan group that is aiming to bring common sense to the gun ownership conversation. Matt has spent more than two decades as a political strategist and government affairs advisor. He is a frequent guest on CNN, MSNBC, FOX News, the BBC, and now 10 Seconds To Air. Matt has an excep...

The holidays are a stressful time for all of us. We have gift giving, work parties, travel, lots of food,  family members we want to spend time with, and those we want to avoid. It can also be a time of loneliness, even for people who are surrounded by loved ones. Clinical Psychologist Jill Anter Wieder PhD has been guiding individuals and couples through the complexities of life for over three de...