Nobody Told Me!

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? In honor of National Dog Day, we are bringing back one o...

We've been living in an era of 'hyper-genderism', where we've been taught but pink is girly and blue is for boys. For too long, many girls have been afraid to challenge the societal norms and be what so many people call a 'tomboy'. But what does that term even mean? To learn more, we talk to Lisa Selin Davis, author of the new book,  Tomboy:  The Surprising History and Future of Girls Who Dare to...

Do you see yourself as an entrepreneur?  Are you passionate, ambitious and intuitive?  Do you also struggle with mental, emotional, physical and spiritual distress?  If so, you'll want to hear what our guest,  Jessica Carson , has to say.   Jessica is a thought-leader in the psychology of entrepreneurs and creators.  She has a background in psychology, neuroscience, start-ups, venture capital and...

Most relationships have their ups and downs, whether they're between family members, friends or co-workers.  Most of us don't like the down times because it's uncomfortable to be feeling angry or disconnected from those we care about.  However, our guests today, clinical psychologist Dr. Ed Tronick and pediatrician Dr. Claudia Gold, say the conflicts in relationships are the keys to better relatio...

Joining us on this episode is Helena Dea Bala, author of the new book,  Craigslist Confessional:  A collection of secrets from anonymous strangers, which The New York Times called 'touching'. She was the true definition of the American dream: an Albanian immigrant who came to the United States as a child, went to George Washignton University, and became a lawyer and lobbyist in Washington, D.C. Ho...

On this episode, we're talking about how to speak, how to listen and why we should polish our skills at both of those things.  We're also going to explore the impact sound in general has on our lives.  We're thrilled to welcome our guest, sound and communication expert Julian Treasure, whose latest book is called,  How to Be Heard:  Secrets for Powerful Speaking and Listening.   Julian's previous...

Nobody is immune to the stress that has come with the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions it's placed on our lives.  As far as children are concerned, coronavirus may be less harmful to their bodies than it is to those of older people. But, it may be more difficult for kids to deal with emotionally than it is for other age groups.    On this episode, we'll take a look at the mental health impac...

There is so much upheaval and division in the world right now, that it's wonderful to be able to talk with two guests who are polar opposites in terms of their political views, yet great friends who took a 20,000 mile road trip across America to learn what things can bring us together in this time of strife and partisanship.     Our guests are Jordan Blashek, a staunch Republican, and Christopher...

On this episode, we're taking a look at bullying and cyber-bullying in the age of COVID-19.  Joining us is psychology professor Dr. Elizabeth Englander, the Director of the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center at Bridgewater State University.   Her research focuses on bullying and cyberbullying prevention, and the center she directs provides free training in that regard to hundreds of schools...

Did you know dogs are being trained to sniff out COVID-19? We didn't! Joining us on this episode is New York Times bestselling author Maria Goodavage, who's considered one of the foremost authorities on the training and service of working dogs.    Maria's latest book focuses on the important work dogs are performing in the world of medicine.  The book is called,  Doctor Dogs:  How Our Best Friends...

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....

Unfortunately, COVID-19 has forced the world to think about death and dying in ways most of us never imagined.  Joining us on this episode is Dr. Lydia Dugdale, who has been treating COVID-19 patients in New York City.  She is an associate professor of medicine and director of the Center for Clinical Medical Ethics at Columbia University.     Dr. Dugdale is a specialist in end-of-life issues and t...

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 get some advice on what we need to do to survive in an increasingly dangerous world.  Our guest is Judith Matloff,  who's a veteran international correspondent who instructs others on how to survive hostile environments.   Over a 40-year career as a journalist, she's covered stories around the globe and her work has appeared in  The Wall Street Journal, Christian Science Mon...

Are you exercising and eating right to ensure you do all you can to live the longest life possible?  You may be surprised to learn that diet and exercise matter less, and your relationships, personality and emotions matter more in terms of influencing how long you live.   Joining us to explain more about that is science journalist Marta Zaraska, whose newest book is called,  Growing Young: How Fri...

With most meetings taking place remotely today, it's more challenging than ever to communicate with our co-workers in the workplace (something we likely struggled with in the past as well!). Our guest, Alissa Carpenter, is a workplace communications expert who joins us to talk about how we can connect with our team effectively online, how to have difficult and uncomfortable conversations, why diff...

How would your life change if you could truly believe that 'everything happens for a reason' and that most of the time, it's for the better? On this episode, we talk to Dr. Christian Busch, who has spent a decade researching how we can use uncertainty as a path to more joyful, purposeful, and successful lives. Dr. Busch is the Director of the Global Economy Program at  The Center for Global Affair...

On this special Father's Day edition (replay from 2019), we're joined my Laura's father, and Jan's 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 learned from his dad. Learn more abo...

On this episode, we're joined by journalist Robert Kolker, author of the new book 'Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family', a #1 New York Times bestseller and Oprah's Book Club Pick. 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...

On this episode, we'll take a look at some of pop music's biggest female stars and the lessons their lives and careers offer to their fans.   Joining us is New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, whose latest book is called,  Pop Star Goddesses:  And How to Tap into Their Energies to Invoke Your Best Self.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Majo Molfino, Stanford University-trained designer and women's leadership expert, joins us to talk about how women can improve their self-worth and build creative confidence. As children, most girls are to "be good" and learn that conforming to societal norms leads to praise. However, that usually leads to a lifelong quest for unattainable perfection and comes at the expense of them sacrificing th...

It's estimated that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men in the United States have been victims of severe physical violence by an intimate partner.   Joining us on to talk about this massive problem and possible solutions is investigative journalist Rachel Louise Snyder whose latest book is called,  No Visible Bruises: What We Don't Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us.  Learn more about your ad choice...

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 new podcast called,  Bob Saget's Here For You. Learn more about your ad choi...

It's a pleasure to welcome Amherst College psychology professor Dr. Catherine Sanderson back to the show.  She was with us awhile back talking about her fabulous book,  The Positive Shift:  Mastering Mindset to Improve Happiness, Health and Longevity.  Professor Sanderson has written a new book about another fascinating topic.  It's called,  Why We Act: Turning Bystanders into Moral Rebels. Learn...

Are you someone who appears to have a perfect life on the outside, but inward you struggle with depression? Have you become an expert at hiding your emotional pain from others? Our guest on this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Margaret Rutherford, is an expert on what she calls "perfectly hidden depression". She talks to us about the symptoms, the importance of identifying the syndrome early, h...