Things No One Tells You

What happens when some of the biggest opportunities of your life arrive during one of its hardest seasons? That’s part of what my friend Sheinelle Jones is navigating right now. Alongside raising three teenagers, she’s stepped into a new chapter at TODAY, released her book Through Mom’s Eyes , and continued figuring out what life looks like after losing her husband, Uche. Sheinelle talks candidly...

What if friendship belonged on your health checklist right alongside movement, sleep and everything else we’re told to do as part of our overall wellness? I have thought about friendship differently ever since meeting Dr. Sue Varma. Because as much as I love my friends, I also know the feeling of wondering whether I’m doing enough, and I know how easy it is for friendship to take last place as a p...

What does it take to stay completely focused when you’re driving more than 200 miles an hour? For Katherine Legge, the surprising answer is that the race car may be one of the places where her mind feels clearest. In this episode, Katherine takes us inside the physical and mental demands of professional racing. I had a chance to talk with Katherine shortly before she became the first woman to atte...

As of June 2026 when the Knicks were crowned NBA champions, Jalen Brunson knows what it feels like to achieve the dream. He also knows what it’s like to be told, in one way or another, that some folks didn’t believe he could do it. That tension sits at the heart of this conversation with Jalen and his mom, Sandra. They talk about becoming a champion, staying the same person while everything around...

Season 3 is here, and before jumping into a new round of conversations, I wanted to take a minute to catch you up on what’s ahead and what’s been happening in my own life. I share a preview of some of the guests coming this season, plus a look behind the scenes of two new chapters for me: working on Game Day Murders , a true crime and sports series executive produced by Shaquille O’Neal, and joini...

There are wins, and then there are wins that feel like they carry generations with them. In this episode, I sit down with Daisy Phipps Pulito and Cherie DeVaux to talk about Golden Tempo’s Kentucky Derby victory, a race that made Cherie the first female trainer to win the Derby and gave Daisy’s family a deeply meaningful win in the Phipps Stable silks. Cherie and Daisy talk about the hours before...

Even if you’re not a racing fan, one look and you would agree…we may never see racing as good and as intense as what millions witnessed in the final lap of this year's Indy 500. There are sporting events that feel bigger than the result, and this Memorial Day weekend tradition is one of them. In this episode, I had a chance to sit down with Felix Rosenqvist the morning after he crossed the bricks...

I’m really excited about this year’s Indy 500 coming up, and seeing Álex Palou secure the pole position reminded me of our great conversation right after he won last year. I wanted to share that interview with you all ahead of this year’s race. After Álex Palou won the Indy 500 in 2025, I watched through the glass that separates the broadcast booth with victory circle, as Álex and his racecar were...

Season 2 of Things No One Tells You turned into something I didn’t fully expect. Yes, we talked to Olympians, musicians, broadcasters, athletes, and entrepreneurs. But underneath all of those stories was a much bigger conversation about presence, connection, and what success actually means once you finally get there. In this special season wrap-up episode, I revisit some of the moments that stayed...

What happens when something you’ve relied on for decades suddenly disappears? For Tricia Caliola, it was her signature pink hair color. A specific shade she had worn for over 20 years, something that made her feel like herself. When her favorite product was discontinued, she didn’t just accept it. She went looking for answers. And that’s where this story takes a turn. In this episode, Tricia walks...

Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs don’t come from pushing harder; they come from leaning into the simple thing you already love. In this episode, I sit down with Isabel Klee, a writer and content creator whose journey started with fostering dogs and sharing their stories online. What began as a passion project quickly grew into something much bigger, with a loyal following, a book, and even a TV...

If you’ve ever watched the Kentucky Derby, you’ve seen the gorgeous hats. What you may not realize is the level of thought, storytelling, and emotion that goes into each one. In this episode, I sit down with Christine Moore and Blake Seidel, the couple behind CAM Hats, the brand that has become part of the Derby tradition. From their beginnings in theater to building a thriving business together,...

This month is my cousin Alex’s birthday, and it’s also when Stable Recovery hosts their spring gala. It felt like the right time to revisit this powerful conversation I had with Christian Countzler of Stable Recovery, along with my aunt and uncle, Alex’s parents, Sandy and Dave Schimizzi. When I first visited Stable Recovery, I knew something meaningful was happening there: not just treatment, but...

If you had told me as a student at James Madison University that one day, decades later, I'd be waiting to go onstage for a conversation with Ani DiFranco, I would've NEVER believed you. Her songs were on repeat on our playlist. Somehow, as my roommates and I danced to her music in our dorm or as I listened through my headphones making my way across campus, I felt like her lyrics were intended spe...

We’ve all been told that resilience is the key to getting through hard things. Keep going. Don’t break. Handle it all. But what if that’s only part of the story? In this episode, I sit down with organizational psychologist Tasha Eurich, who shares why resilience, while helpful, isn’t the full solution. Through years of research and real-world coaching, she found that resilience keeps us from falli...

When you think about making it to the NFL, you probably picture success, stability, and being set for life. But what you don’t always see are the challenges that come with that journey. In this episode, NFL former tight end Vernon Davis shares a side of his journey that most people never hear. Vernon opens up about the parts of success that don’t get talked about. The relationships you have to nav...

For nearly two decades, Joan Lunden welcomed millions of viewers into their morning routines as the longest-running female host of Good Morning America . But behind that familiar presence is a story filled with unexpected turns, bold decisions, and a lot of learning on the fly. I was honored to be asked to speak with Joan about her new book; a conversation recorded in front of a live audience at V...

We talk a lot about transformation. We don’t talk enough about what it takes to sustain it. Michael Chernow thought he was going to die at 24. After years of addiction and a near-fatal overdose, he didn’t believe he could stop. He couldn’t imagine a different life. What changed everything was structure after hitting rock bottom. A mentor who gave him an hour-by-hour plan. Small wins he could contr...

I’ve become increasingly curious about the actual “moments” when someone realizes a dream. In the case of an Olympian, from what I’ve been told, the moment you win gold is quickly followed by the realization of everything that got you there. In many cases, according to those who have been there, it’s like an actual floodgate opens… and the emotions just flow.  In this episode, I sit down with...

I’m still pinching myself thinking about my experience over the past few weeks covering the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. I’ve been so grateful for every opportunity to cover the games but this time, I found myself with a unique window into some incredible, historic storylines that impacted Team USA; specifically hockey - both the men’s and women’s teams.  Watching both teams go for gold and...

I’ve been around sports my entire life. I’ve covered some of the biggest games on the biggest stages. But there’s something uniquely intense, and uniquely tender, about youth sports. Because when it’s your child out there, everything feels different. Jeff Francoeur knows that shift firsthand. Jeff has seen the game from every angle: 12 years in the majors, a World Series appearance, and now a care...

From the outside, Farmgirl Flowers looks like an overnight success. Beautiful arrangements, a recognizable brand, and a company that’s lasted 15 years. But as Christina Stembel shares in this conversation, the reality was far slower, and far harder, than most people realize. Christina shares what no one talks about when you build a company without investors, without a pedigree, and without a backu...

We love to talk about romantic love like it’s magic or fate. You either feel the spark or you don’t. But according to relationship science, attraction and long-term connection aren’t nearly as mysterious as we think. In this episode, I sit down with Marisa T. Cohen, a relationship scientist and licensed marriage and family therapist, to explore what really drives romantic attraction, chemistry, an...

Confidence doesn’t always arrive when you think it will. In this episode, Britney Eurton shares what it really feels like to work at the highest levels of sports broadcasting while still questioning yourself behind the scenes. We talk about imposter syndrome, live TV nerves, and the fine line between confidence and humility. Britney opens up about saying yes to opportunities that scared her, the t...

We’re excited to kick off season 2 of Things No One Tells You with a look back and a preview of what is to come. Season one of TNOTY wasn’t about headlines; it was about the moments behind them. In this episode, I’m looking back on the conversations that defined the first season and sharing what surprised me most along the way. From athletes and actors opening up about imposter syndrome to parents...