Nobody Told Me!

Would you like to become a better person or a better leader? Do you have psychological habits and behavioral patterns that have helped you succeed, but may be detrimental to your relationships, well-being and ability to lead? Then pay close attention to what our guest, Jerry Colonna has to say! Jerry is the author of the book, "Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up". He's a venture capitali...

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. Note: This episode was previously aired. Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! Policygenius Policygenius is you...

You may need to break out of your social comfort zone in order to find new opportunities in life! Hear more about that from Tanya Menon,  an organizational researcher who studies how people think about relationships, and how this affects the way they make decisions, collaborate, and lead at work.  She is Professor of Management and Human Resources at Fisher College of Business, Ohio State Universi...

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 S...

Girls are under a lot of pressure these days due to social media, peer pressure, grades, popularity and other factors.  Join us as we talk with Psychologist  Lisa Damour, Ph. D. , author of "Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls".  Here's her  website :   https://drlisadamour.com/ Note: This is a episode was previously posted in 2019. Thanks to our sponsors of thi...

We're very honored to have New York Times bestselling author Andy Andrews with us on this episode. You may know Andy from his many books like "The Noticer" and "The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Success".  Andy is inspirational, motivational, and very much in-demand as a speaker and consultant to the world's top corporations. He's known for his ability to detect the litt...

Hear from 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/ Thanks to our sponsor of...

Are you a workaholic? A perfectionist? An overachiever? Maybe all three of those things? Our guest on this episode, Dr. Bryan Robinson is a licensed psychotherapist who describes himself as a "recovering" workaholic. He's the author of a book aimed at helping people break the cycle of over-working. The book is called, "#Chill: Turn Off Your Job and Turn On Your Life". In this conversation, we talk...

Do you feel like there aren't enough hours in the day to get everything done? Join us as we 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 nearly thirteen mill...

Hear what makes some people achieve impressive success, even though no one thought they would. Our guest is Todd Rose, co-author of the book, "Dark Horse: Achieving Success Through the Pursuit of Fulfillment".  Todd is the co-founder and president of  Populace , a think tank committed to ensuring that all people have the opportunity to pursue fulfilling lives in a thriving society.  His  website  ...

The connection between happiness and success is the topic with our guest, Shawn Achor, the best-selling author of "The Happiness Advantage" and "Big Potential: How Transforming the Pursuit of Success Raises Our Achievement, Happiness, and Well-Being". You can learn more about Shawn on his website:  http://www.shawnachor.com . (This is a repost of a previously aired episode with Shawn.) Thanks to o...

Do you feel 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 new book, "Equal Partners: Improving Gender Inequity at Home." Her  website  is  https://katemangino.com/ Thanks t...

Few things in life hurt more than a broken heart. Dr. Guy Winch is the author of the book, "How to Fix a Broken Heart", which aims to help people heal after a breakup or death of someone they love. He is licensed psychologist, author, and keynote speaker who's a leading advocate for integrating the science of emotional health into every aspect of our daily lives.   His  website  is  https://www.gu...

Get inspired as we hear about a very special journey undertaken by a 90-year-old woman who was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and advised to have surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. That woman, Norma Jean Bauerschmidt, said "no" to conventional cancer treatments and "yes" to a life on the road. Going with her on that road trip of a lifetime was her son, Tim, and his wife, Ramie, who've written ab...

Apologies are the topic on this episode. Have you ever found it tough to say, "I'm sorry", or wished for someone to apologize to you? Our guest, Dr. Harriet Lerner, says apologies are very important in our relationships. Harriet is a well-known psychologist whose latest book is called "Why Won't You Apologize?: Healing Big Betrayals and Everyday Hurts". You can learn about Harriet by checking out...

Ingrid Fetell Lee is the author of a wonderful book called, 'Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness'. In our conversation, 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 g...

Join us as we talk with psychotherapist Diane Barth about anger, betrayal and competition in friendships. Diane is 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". You can learn more about Diane on her website at  https://www.dianebarth.net . Thanks to our sponsors of this episode!   --> AirMedC...

On this episode, we talk to Gretchen Rubin, the best-selling author of  "Outer Order, Inner Calm: Declutter and Organize to Make More Room for Happiness".  She is one of today's most influential observers of happiness and human nature. In this interview, she shares insights, strategies, stories, and tips that will help you understand yourself and create a better, more organized life. Her website i...

What 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 new book. Joining us is award-winning screenwriter and playwright Abi...

Join us as we get a behind-the-scenes look at the new era of space travel we're in right now and find out more about what's ahead. Our guest on this episode is Lori Garver, who headed the NASA transition team for President-elect Obama and was the Deputy Administrator of NASA.  In those roles, Lori collaborated with key players such as Obama, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos to usher in a more peaceful, in...

Most of us would love to find a drug with no harmful side effects that would boost our health and give us more energy while diminishing depression and anxiety. That may sound like an impossible prescription, but it's not.    Our guest on this episode, Dr. Stephen Trzeciak, is the coauthor of a new book which takes an in-depth look at how and why being a giving person is a secret superpower. The bo...

We are a mother-daughter team and on this special Father's Day edition of Nobody Told Me, we're joined my Laura's father, and my husband, Ronn Owens, a legendary radio talk show host who is a member of the National Radio Hall of Fame. 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 learne...

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 a new book called 'Shame: Free Yourself, Find J...

We're living at a time when the answer to almost any question you can think of 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, Thiago Forte, is one of the world's foremost experts on productivity. He's developed a system to help...

What'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 new 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 advocat...