Nobody Told Me!

On this episode, we'll explore a question many of us have probably pondered, but relatively few of us have experienced. What's it like to fall in love with someone in prison? Our guest, journalist Elizabeth Greenwood, spent five years following the ups and downs of five couples who met during incarceration.  She's written about it in the new book, LOVE LOCKDOWN: Dating, Sex, & Marriage in America'...

We've all been there...at a coffee shop with only one other person in line front of us. We look down at our phones, but aren't really reading anything. We're suspicious and shy. Why don't we just start a conversation? On this episode, we're going to explore why we don't talk to strangers, how we can and what happens when we do. Our guest is veteran journalist Joe Keohane, whose written for  New Yo...

Lewis Howes is a former professional author turned New York bestselling author, high performing business coach, and the host of one of the top podcasts in the world- The School of Greatness which has had more than 150 million downloads. In this episode of Nobody Told Me Podcast, Lewis shares with us his childhood traumas and adulthood adversities that led him to be who he is today. He talks about...

We want to give a very warm welcome to our guest on this episode, Nastia Liukin. Nastia is, of course, an Olympic gymnastics all-around gold medalist, a television commentator, a top competitor on Dancing With The Stars,  and the author of the book, Finding My Shine , which is her autobiography. Nastia's passion these days lies in inspiring others. She's created an app, Grander, which enables youn...

We're thrilled to welcome comedian, actor, director and podcast host Bob Saget to the show.  You know him from  Full House, Fuller House,   How I Met Your Mother ,  America's Funniest Home Videos  and so many other shows.  In this episode, Bob shares his observation on the painful times we're going through. Bob also has a podcast called,  Bob Saget's Here For You. ****** Thanks to our sponsor of t...

It's a joy to welcome back to the show serial entrepreneur and angel investor David S. Rose to talk about his impressions of the challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors during the pandemic.   David is the founder and CEO of  Gust , the world's largest online platform for entrepreneurs and early stage investors. Gust is used by entrepreneurs all over the world to connect with e...

Talking with your boss about money—specifically your salary—can be a tough conversation! If you've ever felt nervous about negotiating a pay raise, you'll want to hear what our guest on this episode, David Buckmaster, has to say. David is an expert on pay who's led corporate compensation teams at Nike, Starbucks, and Yum! Brands, and worked with business leaders on pay projects all over the world....

 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....

On this episode, we're glad to welcome back our guest, psychiatrist Mark Goulston, who's been called a "people hacker". He's the author of several bestselling books, and was with us on Nobody Told Me! a couple of years ago discussing his book, Talking to 'Crazy': How to Deal with the Irrational and Impossible People in Your Life .   Mark is back with us again and has written two very timely new bo...

Welcome to Nobody Told Me! I'm Jan Black and I'm Laura Owens. Here's a question for you to think about. Do you practice self-compassion? Do you give yourself the same kindness and care that you'd give to a good friend? If not, why not? Our guest on this episode, Dr. Kristin Neff, is one of the world's experts on self-compassion. She's the author of several books on the topic including the latest,...

Joining us on this episode is award-winning journalist Michael Easter who's become a leading voice on how humans can integrate modern science and evolutionary wisdom to achieve improved health, meaning, and performance in life and at work. You can find his work in Men's Health, where he's a contributing editor, along with Outside, Men's Journal, Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Scientific American, Women's...

Joining us on this episode is award-winning journalist and author Steven Petrow. You may know Steven's work from The Washington Post, The New York Times, USA Today, All Things Considered and many other media outlets. His TED Talk called, "Three Ways to Practice Civility" has been seen close to two million times. Steven's latest book is for everyone facing aging and the people—their adult children,...

-- Pride Month special -- 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 'Sh...

On this episode we'll get some expert insight into what it takes to succeed at the highest levels. Our guest is social psychologist Ron Friedman, who's developed a game-changing approach to transform the way you learn new skills, generate creative ideas and think about success. He's written about it in the new book, Decoding Greatness: How the Best in the World Reverse Engineer Success. ***** Than...

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...

Our guest on this episode, Randy Spelling, has had a fascinating life journey.  Randy 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, Dynasty, 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...

On this episode we'll be finding 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 be...

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 new book,   The Power of Showing Up:    How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become and How...

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 advoca...

If you're a dog owner, like we are, you may have wished you could communicate better with that dog. Chances are, you talk to your dog, but it would be great to have your dog talk back! Stay tuned as we get some tips on how to make that happen. Our guest on this episode is speech-language pathologist Christina Hunger, who is known for her groundbreaking work in being the first person to teach a dog...

We've very much been looking forward to talking with our guest on this episode, Najwa Zebian. She is a Lebanese Canadian poet, activist, author, speaker, and educator. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Glamour, HuffPost, and more.  Najwa's 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...

We're excited to talk with our guest on this episode because his advice just might save your life…or the life of someone you love. Our guest is Spencer Coursen, one of the world's top experts in threat management.  He is a former Army Ranger who has developed and led security plans for numerous major celebrities, sports stars, and corporate executives. He's the founder of the Coursen Security Grou...

Joining us on this episode is someone we've wanted to talk with for a long time. He is Doug Conant, who is an internationally respected business leader who's served at the most senior levels of Nabisco Foods, Campbell Soup and Avon Products.  Doug is the founder of ConantLeadership, which is a mission-driven community of leaders and learners who are championing leadership that works in the 21st ce...

 Our guest on this episode is Emmy-Award winning TV personality, style expert, fashion designer and New York Times best-selling author Carson Kressley.   Carson Kressley has been a familiar name and face to many of us since he burst onto the scene in 2003 as one of the "Fab Five" on Bravo TV's groundbreaking show,  Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.   Since then, he's been on  Dancing With The Stars...

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...