Nobody Told Me!

The stories we tell ourselves about ourselves have a big impact on the way we lead our lives and whether we're able to make changes in our lives. So, how can we recognize those self-stories and take control of them so they don't prevent us from accomplishing our goals? Our guest on this episode is bestselling author Kindra Hall who is Success Magazine's Chief Storytelling Officer and author of the...

If you have goals you want to achieve and could use some advice on how to reach them, this episode is for you. Our guest is internationally known peak performance expert Delatorro McNeal, who works with Fortune 500 corporations and entrepreneurs to drastically improve productivity and boost morale. Delatorro is the founder of The Full Throttle Experience and is a sought-after motivational speaker...

Join us as we take a non-denominational look at how you can harness the power of prayer in your life and use it to find connection, peace and gratitude. Our guest today is bestselling author and speaker Agapi (ah-GAH-pee) Stassinopoulos, who describes prayer as "Your ongoing conversation with something larger than yourself." Her newest book is called, "SPEAKING WITH SPIRIT: 52 Prayers to Guide, In...

It's an absolute joy to welcome Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actress Sharon Gless to the show to talk about her life and her new book. Sharon has written a page-turning memoir entitled, Apparently There Were Complaints, which is getting rave reviews for its humor and honesty in which she looks back on her life, career, struggles and triumphs. Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> Beta...

Expressing our condolences and to honor his legacy, we're bringing back our conversation with comedian, actor, director and podcast host Bob Saget. You know him from  Full House, Fuller House,   How I Met Your Mother ,  America's Funniest Home Videos  and so many other shows, as well as his long and illustrious career as a standup comedian.  Rest In Peace Bob, you will be dearly missed. Learn more...

 Our guest on this episode is someone we've wanted to have on the program for a long time: Dr. Shefali Tsabary, a renowned clinical psychologist and New York Times Bestselling author. She specializes in family dynamics and personal development integrating Western psychology and Eastern philosophy.  Her latest book is called, A Radical Awakening—Turn Pain into Power, Embrace Your Truth, Live Free....

What if you could change an old habit by working on it for just 30 seconds a day? Our guest on this episode, BJ Fogg, says that making new habits should be fast, easy, and fun -- and the steps are the same for whether you want to floss your teeth more or lose 200 pounds! He has researched human behavior for over twenty years and is the director of the Behavior Design Lab at Stanford University. He...

It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the mixed messages society gives us about what it means to live well.  We hear that there are so many things we should do--enjoy the moment, dream big, get up before the sun, make time for everyone in our lives while having a spotless home and doing the perfect workout.   Well, what if you could do what matters in your life, skip the things that don't and be a pers...

Why is there stigma associated with how we cope with the loss of a pet? It seems like we can't get it right: we're judged for grieving the death of the animal too much ('it's just a pet!') or too little ('he/she is getting a new dog already?'). What can we do to heal and move forward from it? Why does it feel like we never fully get over it? You can watch his compelling TED talk, "Why we all need...

Our guest on this episode is Lacy Crawford, author of the new book,  Notes On A Silencing:  A Memoir  which is one of the most anticipated books of the year.  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....

Joining us on this episode is New York Times bestselling author Bob Goff, who is on a mission to shake people into the version of their lives they dreamt about before someone told them it was impossible or incorrect. Bob, who's known as an "encourager to millions",  is the creator of the popular Dream Big conferences and author of the new book,   Dream Big: Know What You Want, Why You Want It, and...

On this episode, we'll take a look at "grace", and explore why grace may be difficult for you to tap into. Our guest is CNN senior political analyst Kirsten Powers, who is a former political analyst for Fox News. Kirsten is also a New York Times bestselling author, in addition to being a former columnist for USA Today, The Daily Beast, American Prospect Online and the New York Post. The Columbia J...

If you find it uncomfortable to deal with difficult people and highly emotional problems, stay tuned! Our guest is distinguished attorney Doug Noll, who has a lot to say about how we can improve our skills in handling such situations. Whether you're faced with an angry boss, colleague, client or family member, Doug says you can learn the skills necessary to keep your cool when dealing with someone...

Everyone experiences trauma. Whether it's a specific harrowing event or a series of stressful moments over time, trauma can etch itself into our brains and echo as we remember it over and over throughout our lives. On this episode, we'll find out about the longterm effects of trauma and what we can do to reduce them. Joining us is neuroscientist Dr. Tracey Shors, who's the author of the new book,...

How can you raise open-minded and morally grounded kids these days, with an approach that's rooted in science, psychology, and faith?  And, how can you help your children experience a holiday season filled with spirituality and gratitude? To help parents answer those questions, we're joined by our guests on this episode, Rev. Molly Baskette and child psychologist Ellen O'Donnell, who have co-autho...

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?  What is the power of honesty in a world full of lies?   Those are some of the questions we'll 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...

Are you struggling to find meaning and purpose in your life?  Could you use some help?  If so, you'll want to hear what our guest on this episode, Matthew Emerzian, has to say.     Matthew used to be a big figure in the music industry, working for people like Robert Kardashian. Everything in his life seemed perfect until one Monday, when he had a terrible panic attack, which changed the course of...

We were so, so excited to welcome veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur Marc Randolph to the show.  As you may know, Marc is the co-founder and founding CEO of Netflix.  He's mentored hundreds of early stage entrepreneurs and helped seed dozens of successful tech ventures, in addition to many unsuccessful ones.     Marc is the author of the bestselling book,  That Will Never Work:  The Birth of Netf...

Death is not an easy subject to talk about, but it's a fact of life. We will all die someday, and between now and then, we'll have family and friends who will die. So, how can we help those close to us who are facing death and how can we best prepare for our own lives to end? We'll explore those questions on this episode with Dr. BJ Miller and Shoshana Berger, who are the co-authors of the book, A...

Join us as we get a behind-the-scenes look at the politics, greed, ego and science involved in the race for a COVID vaccine.  With us on this episode is award-winning journalist Brendan Borrell, who's written for  The New York Times, The Atlantic and Bloomberg Businessweek,  among others.  He's the author of a riveting new book called,  "The First Shots:  The Epic Rivalries and Heroic Science Behi...

We're thrilled to welcome bestselling author Elizabeth Lesser to this episode.  Her books include  Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow  and  Marrow: Love, Loss & What Matters Most . Her newest book is called,  Cassandra Speaks: When Women are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes .     Elizabeth is the cofounder of Omega Institute, which is recognized internationally for its work...

 The pandemic has taken an enormous toll on the mental health of people around the world, with surveys showing increased symptoms of anxiety and depression since it began. Experts say the mental health consequences of the pandemic are likely to linger for years.  Joining us on this episode is Stanford University Professor Dr. Leah Weiss, who is the co-founder of both the Stanford Compassion Culti...

We're going to get a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at organ transplants and what it's like to work as a lung transplant physician confronted with life-and-death decisions every day.  Our guest is transplant consultant Dr. David Weill, who is the former Director of the Center for Advanced Lung Disease and the Lung Transplant Program at Stanford. He's also the author of a gripping memoir entit...

More than one billion people around the world are disabled, yet, there are a lot of misconceptions about what it means to be disabled. Many of us are fearful, confused and unsure of what to say and how to act around someone with a disability. On this episode, we'll "demystify disabilities" with our guest, well-known disability rights activist, blogger and speaker Emily Ladau.  Emily's work has bee...

If you love to cook, or just love to eat, this episode is for you! We're excited to welcome our guest, award-winning magazine editor Dorothy Kalins. She's had a long career in food media and has collaborated on the production of many cookbooks. Dorothy was the founding editor of the food and wine magazine, Savure, and she's the author of a great new book called, The Kitchen Whisperers: Cooking wit...