Nobody Told Me!

Bestselling author Elizabeth Lesser joins us on this episode.  Her books include "Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow", "Marrow: Love, Loss & What Matters Most",  and "Cassandra Speaks: When Women are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes".  Elizabeth is the co-founder of Omega Institute, which is recognized internationally for its workshops and conferences in wellness, spiritual...

Many women feel stress about their body image.  It's an issue that can start at a young age. Pre-teen and teenage girls are among the most concerned demographic groups when it comes to worrying about how their bodies look.   Our guest on this episode is Rutgers University Psychology Professor Dr. Charlotte Markey, who's an expert in the psychology of body image.  Dr. Markey   is the author of seve...

Most of us wrestle with the fact that there is little we can control in our lives. As a result, we may worry, hold our breath and wonder when the next crisis might occur. Our guest on this episode, author Mary Laura Philpott, has spent a lot of time pondering life and death, and everything in between. You may know Mary Laura from her bestselling book, "I Miss You When I Blink", or from her writing...

We 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 entitled, "Exhale...

  Parents want to keep their kids safe, healthy, happy and motivated but sometimes it's hard to know what to say to achieve those goals. Conversation between parents and kids can be difficult at times, if not impossible. That's why we're excited to welcome neuropsychologist William Stixrud and test prep expert Ned Johnson to the show. They are the authors of the bestselling book, "The Self-Driven...

  Have you ever thought about what your parents did right and what they did wrong in terms of giving you the skills you needed to thrive in life? And, if you're a parent yourself, do you feel you have the tools to   teach your kids how to flourish and be happy? Our guest on this episode is educational psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Michele Borba, author of "Thrivers: The Surprising Reason...

Did you suffer from anxiety and depression as a teenager?  Are you the parent of a teen struggling with those issues?  By the time they turn 18, as many as 50% of teens will meet the diagnostic criteria for at least one mental health disorder.   O ur guest on this episode is   integrative physician Dr. Kenneth Bock, the author of an insightful book called, "Brain Inflamed: Uncovering the Hidden Ca...

Near-death experiences are the topic on this episode with our guest, neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander, who once strongly doubted the existence of an afterlife. However, after he contracted E. coli meningitis, he ended up in a coma for seven days and had a life changing experience. He came to the conclusion that the brain does not create consciousness and that consciousness survives bodily death.  ...

Internationally known self-defense expert and New York Times bestselling author Tim Larkin discusses the concepts behind his books  'How to Survive the Most Critical 5 Seconds of Your Life' and 'When Violence is the Answer: Learning How to Do What It Takes When Your Life Is At Stake'.  He says the average person can benefit from learning potentially lethal 'self-protection' moves, not just 'self-d...

All of us have negative thoughts and feelings we ought to let go of—like expectations, grudges, certain beliefs and judgements. But we hang on to them. Our guest on this episode, Peter Russell, says we shouldn't!  Peter 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 per...

We've all heard the advice that we should "let our conscience be our guide".  Our guest on this episode, Leonard Perlmutter, is here to offer guidance on how we can better tune into (and trust) our conscience.  Leonard is the founder and director of the non-profit American Meditation Institute. His latest book is called,  " YOUR CONSCIENCE: The Key to Unlock Limitless Wisdom and Creativity and Sol...

Every year, 47,000 people in the United States lose their lives to suicide. For each of those deaths, it's estimated that 6 to 32 close family members and friends are forced to cope with the loss and to search for answers. Our guest on this episode, Laura Trujillo, knows what it's like to be a grieving and confused loved one in the aftermath of suicide. She writes about it in the book, "Stepping B...

What role does exercise play in our mental health? On this episode, we'll explore the science behind the impact physical activity has on our brain function.    Joining us is Dr. Jennifer Heisz, who is a leading expert on the neuroscience of exercise and the Director of the NeuroFit Lab at McMaster University. She's the author of the book, "MOVE THE BODY, HEAL THE MIND: Overcome Anxiety, Depression...

Ever wondered how you can become more creative? What is creativity, anyway? And why are some of us more creative than others? Those are the questions we'll be exploring with our guest on this episode. Joining us is bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize winning New York Times reporter Matt Richtel, author of, "INSPIRED: Understanding Creativity--A Journey Through Art, Science, and the Soul".  His w...

Explore what creates happiness and purpose as we age, and learn ways in which we can navigate, change and strengthen our relationships as we get older.  Joining us is social scientist Arthur C Brooks, who is a Harvard professor, bestselling author and columnist at The Atlantic. He's also the author of the book, "From Strength to Strength Finding Success, Happiness and Deep Purpose in the Second Ha...

Few of us lead lives that are untouched by narcissists. If we're in a relationship with one, or have a narcissistic boss, we may find ourselves feeling self-doubt, despair, confusion, anxiety and depression. Joining us is clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Ramani Durvasula, who is on a mission to demystify and dismantle the toxic influence of narcissism. We talked with her about her...

Our guest on this episode has advice that just might save your life…or the life of someone you love.  Joining us 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 Group and the author of the book...

Join us as we explore how a simple shift in thinking can change everything you believe about your own happiness.  Our guest is New York Times bestselling author Cy Wakeman whose new book is called, "Life's Messy, Live Happy:  Things Don't Have to be Perfect for You to be Content".  Her website is  realitybasedleadership.com .

Millions of Americans sell their own blood plasma for cash every year.   On this episode, we'll find out more about the blood plasma industry and how it preys on some of the country's most marginalized communities.  Our guest is award winning journalist Kathleen McLaughlin, whose latest book is called, "Blood Money: The Story of Life, Death and Profit Inside America's Blood Industry".

Did you know your brain consumes about 20% of the calories you eat each day? On this episode, we find out about how the foods you eat impact your mental health. Joining us is Dr. Drew Ramsey, who is a nutritional psychiatrist and the founder of the Brain Food Clinic in New York City.  He's the author of several books, including, "Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety: Nourish Your Way to Better Menta...

Our guest on this episode is Drew Dudley ,  is a leadership expert whose TEDx Talk, "Everyday Leadership:  The Lollipop Moment", has been voted one of the most inspirational TED Talks of all time.   Drew is the author of the book, "This Is Day One:  A Practical Guide to Leadership That Matters".  He believes everyone has leadership qualities within themselves and is passionate about helping people...

Anger is the topic on this episode as we explore how we can best cope with our own anger and that of those around us.  Our guest is anger expert Ryan Martin, who's a psychology professor at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Among other things, he researches and writes on healthy and unhealthy expressions of anger.  He's the author of "Why We Get Mad: How to Use Your Anger for Positive Change"...

We get a fun, behind-the-scenes look at what it was like to work at Vanity Fair magazine during a magical time in the magazine business. Our guest is Dana Brown, who was a 21-year old college dropout when he was hired by legendary Vanity Fair Editor-in-Chief, Graydon Carter.    Over the course of 25 years, Dana rose up the ranks to become the magazine's deputy editor. He's written about this comin...

What does it take to become the CEO of a major corporation? What can we all learn from the top CEO's about running smaller businesses or better managing our own lives? We   explore those questions with our guest on this episode, Carolyn Dewar, who coaches many Fortune 100 CEOs to maximize their effectiveness in the role. She's also the co-author of the book, "CEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets that...

Joining us again is psychologist and author Dr. Guy Winch to talk about why he's partnering with Mindbloom, a leader in psychedelic therapy, to develop a new program for Recovering from Rejection and Failure using the drug Ketamine.  Dr. Winch is a leading advocate for integrating the science of emotional health into our daily lives.  His website is  guywinch.com  and mindbloom's website is  mindb...