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Making new friends, and deepening older friendships, is possible at any age.  Find out why that's important in our conversation with psychologist and friendship expert Dr. Marisa Franco, author of the book, "Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make–and Keep–Friends".  Her website is  https://drmarisagfranco.com/   Note: This episode was previously aired.   Thanks to our sponsor of...

What does it take to get a raise, a promotion, or a new job? If you're a woman, the answers to those questions are different than they are for men. So says our guest, Sally Helgesen, who has been called the world's premier expert on women's leadership by Forbes. Sally is the author of several books, the latest of which is called "How Women Rise: Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next...

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."  Her website is  https://lacycrawford.com/   Note: This e...

On this episode, we're joined by journalist Robert Kolker, author of the book 'Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family', a #1 New York Times bestseller. It tells the heartbreaking, and at times, terrifying, story of the Galvin family—a family with 12 children, six of whom were diagnosed with schizophrenia. The Galvins were so unusual that they were studied by the National Institu...

Our guest on this episode, psychiatrist Mark Goulston, 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 i...

Regardless of your political leanings, you may have been fascinated by some of the political dynasties in America, like the Kennedy and Bush families. Joining us on this episode is J. Randy Taraborrelli, who's written extensively about those families and other people who are household names around the world. Randy's latest book is called, "Grace and Steel: Dorothy, Barbara, Laura and the Women of...

Sit back and soak up some wisdom! We've posted more than 600 episodes of "Nobody Told Me!" and we've learned some valuable lessons from all of our guests. On this episode, we showcase some of the best advice and anecdotes offered by our guests during the first 100 episodes.  Hope you enjoy it and please share with others you think would benefit from it! Thanks to our sponsors of this episode!: Eve...

How can we best look after ourselves when we're sad? We find out on this episode with journalist Helen Russell, who is the bestselling author of two previous books on happiness. Her latest book explores how and why we could all benefit from learning the art of sadness. It reveals her own experiences with sadness and discusses the latest scientific thinking on the topic. The book is called,  "HOW T...

Laura 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 . Thanks to our spo...

Our guest is licensed trauma therapist Kelly McDaniel, whose book is called, "Mother Hunger: How Adult Daughters Can Understand and Heal from Lost Nurturance, Protection, and Guidance". Her website is  kellymcdanieltherapy.com . Thanks to our sponsors of this episode!: Everlywell  is digital healthcare designed for you — all at an affordable and transparent price. With over thirty at-home lab test...

Our guest is Dr. Jim Taylor, who's an internationally recognized expert in the psychology of critical performance. He's the author of 17 books, the latest of which is called, "How to Survive and Thrive When Bad Things Happen: 9 Steps to Cultivating an Opportunity Mindset in a Crisis". His website is  drjimtaylor.com . Note: This episode was previously aired. Thanks to our sponsors of this episode!...

Our guest is Dr. Tracy Packiam Alloway, an award-winning psychologist and teaching professor who's published 13 books on the brain and memory including, "Think Like A Girl: 10 Unique Strengths of a Woman's Brain and How to Make Them Work for You". Her website is  https://www.tracyalloway.com/ Note: This episode was previously aired. Thanks to our sponsors of this episode!: Ritual's Essential Prote...

Our guest is Amy Morin, psychotherapist and author of "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do'" an international bestselling book that is being translated into more than 25 languages, as well as "13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do".  Her TED talk, "The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong", has had more than 15 million views. She's a columnist for Forbes and Psychology Today. Her website...

It's an honor to talk with Adam J. T. Robarts, the author of the book, "Nineteen: 19 Insights Learned from a 19-year old with Cancer".  It is a book of nineteen lessons learned from Haydn Robarts, Adam's son, whose short life profoundly changed all around him. It combines a personal memoir, universal lessons, insights from religion and science, and perspectives from Haydn and his parents. Thanks t...

Joining us on this episode is Bob Sutton, the New York Times best-selling author of "The Asshole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt". He is also Professor of Management Science and Engineering and Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford University. His website is  https://www.bobsutton.net/ Note: This episode was previously aired. Thanks to our sponsors of thi...

What factors determine our success? How can our path to success be made a little easier? Our guest on this episode, Harvard Business School Professor Laura Huang, has spent a great deal of time researching those questions and writing about the topic 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....

Note: This episode was previously aired. What does it take for boys and men to thrive in America these days? Our guest on this episode, Andrew Reiner, says it's time for us to change the way we think and talk about males in our society. He says many boys and men are struggling now, worse than ever before, and that affects all of us. Andrew has written on men's issues for the New York Times and Was...

Note: This episode was previously aired. John Kralik is the author of "365 Thank Yous, the Year a Simple Act of Daily Gratitude Changed My Life", a book that tells the story of how when Kralik wrote 365 thank-you notes to people he encountered in his everyday life over the course of a year. He practiced law for 30 years, and in 2009, was appointed a judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court. His web...

This episode was previously aired. A lot of people see themselves as introverts. They stay silent in meetings, eat lunch alone, never brag about themselves, speak softly and wait to be approached in social situations. Our guest, business communication coach Nancy Ancowitz, describes herself as an introvert and specializes in helping introverts excel in a world of extroverts.  Nancy is the author o...

Our guest on this episode, Sandra Joseph, holds the record for being the longest running female star on Broadway after she played the role of Christine Daaé in 'Phantom of the Opera' six nights a week for nearly a decade. Now, she has an incredibly inspiring story to share, and opens up with us about her battle with crippling stage fright, her search for her 'second act', learning to choose love o...

Note: This episode was previously aired. We're thrilled to share this interview with Ellen Petry Leanse, a leading expert on technology and happy living, and the author of "The Happiness Hack: How to Take Charge of Your Brain and Program More Happiness Into Your Life". She's spent decades working with leaders at Facebook, Google, and Apple and is a respected Silicon Valley influencer.  Learn more...

Happiness is the topic as we talk with Dr. Rick Hanson, psychologist, Senior Fellow of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, and New York Times best-selling author. His books are available in 26 languages and include "Resilient",  "Hardwiring Happiness", "Buddha's Brain", "Just One Thing", and "Mother Nurture". Note: This episode was previously aired. Thanks to our sponsor of this episod...

Just a few years ago, Daniel Chidiac was sitting in his bedroom with a blank notepad in front of him and a burning desire to share the lessons he'd learned about shaping one's own destiny after hitting rock bottom. After thousands of hours of hard work, Daniel turned that blank notepad into an Amazon.com bestselling book called, "Who Says You Can't? YOU DO", which is all about helping you create t...

How can parents raise their sons to be kind and respectful men? Psychologist Dr. Michael Reichert joins us to talk about his book, "How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Raise Good Men". He's the Founding Director of The Center for the Study of Boys' and Girls' Lives at the University of Pennsylvania and is a leading researcher on the journey from boyhood to manhood. His website is  https...

Our guest on this episode is Andrew Samuel, author of the book, "Our American Dream: Cultivating a Life of Success, Joy, and Purpose". Andrew has been a successful banker for many years, but his early life gave no clue that he'd one day be building successful banks and taking companies public. Andrew's book tells the story of how he went from being a poor, skinny little kid in India to ringing the...