

Nobody Told Me!
Jan Black & Laura Owens
(Apple Podcast's Best of 2018) When mother-daughter duo Jan Black and Laura Owens first conceptualized their two-generational talk show, nobody told them they'd snag the title of #1 self-help podcast for months on end! But that's exactly what they've done, delving into topics as far-flung as network building, the importance of failure, finding hope after being kidnapped, and how the principles of brain surgery can help us work through everyday problems. Featuring interviews with extraordinary individuals, Nobody Told Me! shines light on the shared human experiences that bring us together, and the challenges that serve as catalysts for our greatest growth. Nobody Told Me! combines Jan's impressive broadcast journalism background with Laura's unique, millennial perspective. Driven by a genuine desire to educate and empower, their pioneering platform gives insight into the strategies and secrets of people in all walks of life. Equal parts information and inspiration, Nobody Told Me! brings a personal touch to the interview process. Together, Jan and Laura are asking the questions that help their listeners get through life's toughest times.
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Dec 31, 2021 • 26min
Bob Goff: ...to quit letting fear call the shots
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 What You're Going to Do About It. Thanks to our sponsor of this episode! --> Schwab: offers a variety of easy, flexible financial planning options that can rise to meet any of life's many curveballs. Whether it's making a complimentary retirement plan online or chatting directly with a financial consultant, anyone can look forward to planning with Schwab! Learn more at Schwab.com/plan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 26, 2021 • 38min
Kirsten Powers: ...Speak Your Truth, Stay Centered, and Learn to Coexist with People Who Drive You Nuts
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 Journalism Review called her Kirsten "an outspoken liberal journalist" in a sea of opposition at Fox News. Her latest book is called "SAVING GRACE: Speak Your Truth, Stay Centered, and Learn to Coexist with People Who Drive You Nuts". Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> Schwab: offers a variety of easy, flexible financial planning options that can rise to meet any of life's many curveballs. Whether it's making a complimentary retirement plan online or chatting directly with a financial consultant, anyone can look forward to planning with Schwab! Learn more at Schwab.com/plan --> Truebill: the easiest way to find subscriptions, manage bills, and even cancel recurring charges with a single click. Start canceling today at http://www.truebill.com/nobodytoldme --> Noom Mood: an app that pairs you with a coach who gives you the tools needed to shift to better manage your daily stress and anxiety in just ten minutes a day. Work at your own pace, wherever and whenever you want. Millions have experienced success dieting with Noom Weight, and the same brilliant minds behind it are now tackling mental wellbeing. Sign up for a free trial at http://www.noom.com/ntm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 25, 2021 • 35min
Dr. Doug Noll: -- ...keep your cool when dealing with someone who's upset and out of control.
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 who's upset and out of control. Doug is the co-founder of the award-winning Prison of Peace Project, which teaches long-term inmates in maximum security prisons to be peacemakers and mediators. Doug's latest book is called, "De-Escalate: How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less". Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> Noom Mood: an app that pairs you with a coach who gives you the tools needed to shift to better manage your daily stress and anxiety in just ten minutes a day. Work at your own pace, wherever and whenever you want. Millions have experienced success dieting with Noom Weight, and the same brilliant minds behind it are now tackling mental wellbeing. Sign up for a free trial at http://www.noom.com/ntm --> Schwab: offers a variety of easy, flexible financial planning options that can rise to meet any of life's many curveballs. Whether it's making a complimentary retirement plan online or chatting directly with a financial consultant, anyone can look forward to planning with Schwab! Learn more at Schwab.com/plan --> Truebill: the easiest way to find subscriptions, manage bills, and even cancel recurring charges with a single click. Start canceling today at http://www.truebill.com/nobodytoldme Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 23, 2021 • 41min
Dr. Tracey Shors: ...the longterm effects of trauma and what we can do to reduce them
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, "EVERYDAY TRAUMA: Remapping the Brain's Response to Stress, Anxiety, and Painful Memories for a Better Life." Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> Noom Mood: an app that pairs you with a coach who gives you the tools needed to shift to better manage your daily stress and anxiety in just ten minutes a day. Work at your own pace, wherever and whenever you want. Millions have experienced success dieting with Noom Weight, and the same brilliant minds behind it are now tackling mental wellbeing. Sign up for a free trial at http://www.noom.com/ntm --> Schwab: offers a variety of easy, flexible financial planning options that can rise to meet any of life's many curveballs. Whether it's making a complimentary retirement plan online or chatting directly with a financial consultant, anyone can look forward to planning with Schwab! Learn more at Schwab.com/plan --> Truebill: the easiest way to find subscriptions, manage bills, and even cancel recurring charges with a single click. Start canceling today at http://www.truebill.com/nobodytoldme Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 19, 2021 • 33min
Rev. Molly Baskette and Ellen O'Donnell: ...how to celebrate the holidays with spirituality & gratitude
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-authored a new book called, Bless this Mess: A Modern Guide to Faith and Parenting in a Chaotic World. Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> Schwab: offers a variety of easy, flexible financial planning options that can rise to meet any of life's many curveballs. Whether it's making a complimentary retirement plan online or chatting directly with a financial consultant, anyone can look forward to planning with Schwab! Learn more at Schwab.com/plan. --> Noom Mood: an app that pairs you with a coach who gives you the tools needed to shift to better manage your daily stress and anxiety in just ten minutes a day. Work at your own pace, wherever and whenever you want. Millions have experienced success dieting with Noom Weight, and the same brilliant minds behind it are now tackling mental wellbeing. Sign up for a free trial at http://www.noom.com/ntm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 19, 2021 • 34min
Judi Ketteler: ...the power of honesty in a world full of lies
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 Honest in a World that Lies. Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> Schwab: offers a variety of easy, flexible financial planning options that can rise to meet any of life's many curveballs. Whether it's making a complimentary retirement plan online or chatting directly with a financial consultant, anyone can look forward to planning with Schwab! Learn more at Schwab.com/plan. --> Truebill: the easiest way to find subscriptions, manage bills, and even cancel recurring charges with a single click. Start canceling today at http://www.truebill.com/nobodytoldme. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 19, 2021 • 41min
Matthew Emerzian: ...how to love who we really are
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 his life. Now, his mission is to help others. He is the founder and CEO of Every Monday Matters, a not-for-profit organization committed to helping people and organizations understand how much and why they matter. He's also the author of the new book, YOU MATTER: Learning to Love Who You Really Are. Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> Schwab: offers a variety of easy, flexible financial planning options that can rise to meet any of life's many curveballs. Whether it's making a complimentary retirement plan online or chatting directly with a financial consultant, anyone can look forward to planning with Schwab! Learn more at Schwab.com/plan. --> Noom Mood: an app that pairs you with a coach who gives you the tools needed to shift to better manage your daily stress and anxiety in just ten minutes a day. Work at your own pace, wherever and whenever you want. Millions have experienced success dieting with Noom Weight, and the same brilliant minds behind it are now tackling mental wellbeing. Sign up for a free trial at http://www.noom.com/ntm. --> Truebill: the easiest way to find subscriptions, manage bills, and even cancel recurring charges with a single click. Start canceling today at http://www.truebill.com/nobodytoldme. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 2021 • 39min
Marc Randolph: ...that I would found Netflix and start an entertainment revolution
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 Netflix and the Amazing Life of An Idea. ****** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> Noom Mood: an app that pairs you with a coach who gives you the tools needed to shift to better manage your daily stress and anxiety in just ten minutes a day. Work at your own pace, wherever and whenever you want. Millions have experienced success dieting with Noom Weight, and the same brilliant minds behind it are now tackling mental wellbeing. Sign up for a free trial at http://www.noom.com/ntm. --> Ritual: experience the expertly-developed vitamin designed to fill the gaps in your diet designed only with the nutrients you need, in forms your body can actually use. Go to http://www.ritual.com/ntm to get 10% off your first three months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 2021 • 31min
Dr. BJ Miller and Shoshana Berger: ...how to face your own mortality
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 Beginner's Guide to the End: Practical Advice for Living Life and Facing Death. It's described as, "The first-ever practical, compassionate, and comprehensive guide to dying—and living fully until you do". Dr. BJ Miller is the president and a counselor at his own palliative care company, Mettle Health, which you can learn about by going to https://www.mettlehealth.com. ****** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> Noom Mood: an app that pairs you with a coach who gives you the tools needed to shift to better manage your daily stress and anxiety in just ten minutes a day. Work at your own pace, wherever and whenever you want. Millions have experienced success dieting with Noom Weight, and the same brilliant minds behind it are now tackling mental wellbeing. Sign up for a free trial at http://www.noom.com/ntm. --> Ritual: experience the expertly-developed vitamin designed to fill the gaps in your diet designed only with the nutrients you need, in forms your body can actually use. Go to http://www.ritual.com/ntm to get 10% off your first three months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 2021 • 33min
Brendan Borrell: ...about the rivalries & science behind the race for the COVID-19 vaccine
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 Behind the Race to the Coronavirus Vaccine". ****** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> Noom Mood: an app that pairs you with a coach who gives you the tools needed to shift to better manage your daily stress and anxiety in just ten minutes a day. Work at your own pace, wherever and whenever you want. Millions have experienced success dieting with Noom Weight, and the same brilliant minds behind it are now tackling mental wellbeing. Sign up for a free trial at http://www.noom.com/ntm. --> Ritual: experience the expertly-developed vitamin designed to fill the gaps in your diet designed only with the nutrients you need, in forms your body can actually use. Go to http://www.ritual.com/ntm to get 10% off your first three months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


