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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...

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 manag...

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 i...

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 Th...

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 McD...

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 wou...

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...

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://j...

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...

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 Succeed...

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...

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 he...

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 e...

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 Own...

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 spo...

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...

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...

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,...

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 "Mot...

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 bo...

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 e...

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...

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...

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 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,...