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Do you see yourself as a "rebel"? If so, you may have what it takes to become very successful! Our guest, award-winning Harvard Business School Professor and behavioral scientist Francesca Gino, has been studying rebels at organizations around the world for two decades. She contends the most successful among us are those who break the rules and she shows how to do that in her book called, "Rebel T...

Do you suffer from chronic pain?  It's estimated that between 11 million and 20 million Americans suffer from pain so severe that it frequently limits their work or life activities. Sarah Anne Shockley is one of those chronic pain sufferers, having lived with debilitating nerve pain since 2007. She felt isolated and alone and wished she'd had a guide to living with more ease in the midst of pain a...

Communication skills are the key to just about everything we want in life: a good relationship, a thriving job, and great friendships. There's no one better to teach us those than Carmine Gallo, a communication coach for the world's most admired brands. He is the "Wall Street Journal " bestselling author of "Talk Like TED" and "The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs." His most recent book, "Five S...

Want to change your behavior or that of those around you? Join us as we hear from E. Scott Geller, a nationally recognized leader in the field of applied behavioral science. He is an Alumni Distinguished Professor in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Tech. He has written hundreds of articles and books addressing the development and evaluation of behavior-change interventions to improve qual...

Our guest on this episode is Najwa Zebian, whose latest book has been described as a book for anyone who has ever asked "How do I find myself?" or "How do I forgive myself?" or "How do I learn to love myself?". The book is called, "WELCOME HOME: A Guide to Building a Home for Your Soul". Najwa is a Lebanese Canadian poet, activist, author, speaker, and educator whose work has been featured in the...

Our guest, Randy Spelling, was born into "Hollywood Royalty" as the son of legendary TV producer Aaron Spelling, who had massive hits with shows like "Charlie's Angels", "Beverly Hills: 90210" and "The Love Boat". Randy grew up in the largest home in Los Angeles, a 123-room mansion, but decided to forge a path away from Hollywood. As a result, he now lives in Oregon and is a life and business coac...

Many of us would like to have a healthier, more environmentally-friendly lifestyle, but don't know where to start. Our guest on this episode, Tonya Harris, can help. Tonya is an award-winning environmental toxin specialist who is board-certified in Holistic Nutrition. Tonya is the author of the book, "The Slightly Greener Method: Detoxifying Your Home is Easier, Faster and Less Expensive Than You...

Our guest on this episode, British journalist and author Oliver Burkeman says,"The average human life span is absurdly, terrifyingly, insultingly short." It's about 4,000 weeks or 77 years. Oliver has written a new book called, "4000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals", which Adam Grant calls, "The most important book ever written about time management." His website is  https://www.oliverburkeman....

We've all heard how important it is to live in the moment, but, often that's easier said than done. On this episode we explore meditation and mindfulness with our guest, Rebecca Pacheco. She's an international Yoga teacher, and author of the book, "Do Your Om Thing", which was named one of the "Top ten yoga and meditation books" by Yoga Journal .  Rebecca's latest book is called, "Still Life: The...

Our guest on this episode is bestselling poet and author Maggie Smith. In 2016, Maggie's poem "Good Bones" went viral internationally and has been shared countless times since by those of us who struggle to keep the realities of life's ugliness from children. In 2020, her book, "Keep Moving: Notes on Loss, Creativity, and Change", became a breakout bestseller in the midst of the pandemic. Her late...

We all have negative thoughts and feelings we ought to let go of—like expectations, grudges, certain beliefs and judgements. Our guest on this episode, Peter Russell is a world-renowned author and teacher who believes the critical challenge today is to free human thinking from the limited beliefs and attitudes that lie behind so many of our personal, social and global problems. Peter's latest book...

How do we interact with strangers? On this episode, we explore why we don't talk to strangers, how we can and what happens when we do. Our guest is veteran journalist Joe Keohane, who's the author of a fantastic book called,  "The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World". Note: This episode was previously aired. Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! Everlywell  is di...

Are your days often so hectic, you long for a minute to breathe? Are you too busy to pause for even a moment to think and rest? Our guest on this episode, Juliet Funt, has some words of wisdom we all need to hear right now.  Juliet is a consultant to Fortune 500 companies and an in-demand speaker on efficiency and time management. She's written a new book for all of us who are feeling overworked a...

The amazing Martha Beck joins us on this episode!  Martha is a bestselling author and Harvard-trained sociologist known as "Oprah Winfrey's life coach". Her latest bestselling book is called, "The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self."  Her website is  marthabeck.com . Note: This episode was previously aired. Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! Everlywell  is digital healthcare...

Did you know your brain consumes about 20% of the calories you eat each day? On this episode, we find out how the foods you eat impact your mental health. Joining us is Dr. Drew Ramsey, who is a nutritional psychiatrist and an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University.  Dr. Ramsey is the founder of the Brain Food Clinic in New York City and the author of several books, the...

Our guest, Molly Fletcher has done a lot of amazing things and has a tremendous amount of wisdom to offer. Molly was one of the first female sports agents who represented hundreds of the biggest names in sports. She's now a full-time speaker and author who focuses her work on helping leaders, teams, and organizations reimagine their potential and up their game every day. She's written several book...

Learn all about wine with our guest, Evan Goldstein, MS, who is one of the nation's most prolific food and wine industry veterans. He is the author of "Five Star Service: Your Guide to Hospitality Excellence" and the critically acclaimed books, "Perfect Pairings: A Master Sommelier's Practical Advice for Partnering Wine with Food" and "Daring Pairings: A Master Sommelier Matches Distinctive Wines...

Is hoarding or excessive cluttering an issue in your life? Are your things starting to overwhelm you? On this episode, we get advice on what to do if you or someone close to you is a hoarder. Joining us is Elaine Birchall, who is a hoarding behavior specialist and clutter coach. She's the founder of the Canadian National Hoarding Coalition and the author of the book, 'Conquer the Clutter: Strategi...

We all worry about things like work, money, relationships, our families, health..and other important life issues. We worry about things we've said and done, about how people perceive us, about what might go wrong and about things we can't control. Our guest on this episode, Lori Deschene, is the author of several books, including "Tiny Buddha's Worry Journal—A creative way to let go of anxiety and...

Join us as we learn all about the limits of the human body and the human mind with our guest, fitness journalist and best-selling author Alex Hutchinson, whose latest book is called "Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance".  His website is  https://alexhutchinson.net Note: This episode was previously aired. Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! CASTUS  is a tea...

Psychologist Dr. Michael Reichert talks 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 has been described as a leading researcher on the journey from boyhood to manhood. In this interview, we talk about how good relationships between parents and t...

Have you ever been part of a team or an organization that accomplished amazing things? Or have you been part of a team or group that just couldn't get its act together? What is it about the culture in some organizations that makes them toxic and why does the culture in other groups lead to happiness and success? For the answers to those questions, we turn to bestselling author Daniel Coyle, whose...

Find out how so many aspects of your life are greatly impacted by the way you think about yourself. Our guest is Dr. Catherine Sanderson, Amherst College psychology professor and author of the book, "The Positive Shift: Mastering Mindset to Improve Happiness, Health and Longevity".  Her  website  is  https://sandersonspeaking.com/ Note: This episode was previously aired. BetterHelp BetterHelp onli...

We always like to offer good advice, but on this episode, we're going to explore bad advice...and the difference between good advice and bad advice! Our guest is Dr. Venus Nicolino, a clinical psychologist and relationship expert who you may know as the host of "Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars". She's the author of the bestselling book, "Bad Advice: How to Survive and Thrive in an Age of Bullshi...

What's the secret to success? What's the formula for achieving your biggest goals in life? Our guest on this episode, 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...