

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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Sep 26, 2021 • 36min
Dr. Katharine Hayhoe: ...that we should be having optimistic conversations about climate change
Climate change is one of the most important issues we face today. Yet, it's a topic which polarizes people. Our guest on this episode, well-known climate scientist Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, says climate action isn't about being a certain type of person or voting a certain way. She says it IS about connecting the values we already have, to act for our future. Dr. Hayhoe is the Chief Scientist of The Nature Conservancy and the author of the new book, SAVING US: A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World. ****** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> Aurate: we love this modern, minimalist, and affordable jewerly! They rarely run sales, so we're honored that they are offering one to our listeners! Go to http://www.auratenewyork.com/nobodytoldme and use promo code 'nobodytoldme' to get 20% off with no minimum order. --> 'The Happiness Lab' Podcast: Yale's Dr. Laurie Santos shares surprising research and inspiring stories that will change the way you think about happiness. Listen to the new season on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! --> Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): DBSA provides free support groups, wellness tools, and inspirational stories to guide you on your path to holistic mental health wellness. To learn more about how you can start conversations about mental health and suicide in your community, go to http://www.dbsalliance.org/suicide-prevention. --> 'Beauty Uncovered' Podcast: brought to you by Olaplex, this amazing weekly podcast centers on beauty, health, wellness and lifestyle, and offers ideas for new looks you can apply the same day! Available wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 25, 2021 • 37min
Joshua Prager: ...about the real lives behind Roe v. Wade
Roe v. Wade is the landmark case in which the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed that access to safe and legal abortion is a constitutional right. That 1973 ruling is perhaps the best known and most divisive case the court has ever decided. Our guest on this episode, investigative journalist Joshua Prager, has spent 11 years researching and writing about the case and the key figures in it. The result of that work is Prager's new book, the already critically-acclimaed, "The Family Roe: An American Story". His website is joshuaprager.com. ****** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> Aurate: we love this modern, minimalist, and affordable jewerly! They rarely run sales, so we're honored that they are offering one to our listeners! Go to http://www.auratenewyork.com/nobodytoldme and use promo code 'nobodytoldme' to get 20% off with no minimum order. --> 'The Happiness Lab' Podcast: Yale's Dr. Laurie Santos shares surprising research and inspiring stories that will change the way you think about happiness. Listen to the new season on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! --> Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): DBSA provides free support groups, wellness tools, and inspirational stories to guide you on your path to holistic mental health wellness. To learn more about how you can start conversations about mental health and suicide in your community, go to http://www.dbsalliance.org/suicide-prevention. --> 'Beauty Uncovered' Podcast: brought to you by Olaplex, this amazing weekly podcast centers on beauty, health, wellness and lifestyle, and offers ideas for new looks you can apply the same day! Available wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 24, 2021 • 38min
Heidi Murkoff: ...what to expect when you're expecting
If you've ever been pregnant, you probably know (and appreciate!) our guest on this episode. Heidi Murkoff is the author of "What to Expect When You're Expecting", which is the longest-running title of all time on The New York Times bestseller list and has sold more than 22 million copies in print. Jan interviewed her in the late 80's when she was pregnant with her first daughter, Sarah, and considers her wisdom to have been instrumental in her pregnancy with her co-host, Laura! ****** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> Aurate: we love this modern, minimalist, and affordable jewerly! They rarely run sales, so we're honored that they are offering one to our listeners! Go to http://www.auratenewyork.com/nobodytoldme and use promo code 'nobodytoldme' to get 20% off with no minimum order. --> 'The Happiness Lab' Podcast: Yale's Dr. Laurie Santos shares surprising research and inspiring stories that will change the way you think about happiness. Listen to the new season on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! --> Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): DBSA provides free support groups, wellness tools, and inspirational stories to guide you on your path to holistic mental health wellness. To learn more about how you can start conversations about mental health and suicide in your community, go to http://www.dbsalliance.org/suicide-prevention. --> 'Beauty Uncovered' Podcast: brought to you by Olaplex, this amazing weekly podcast centers on beauty, health, wellness and lifestyle, and offers ideas for new looks you can apply the same day! Available wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 19, 2021 • 33min
Dr. Drew & Paulina Pinsky: ...that conversations about consent don't need to be awkward
We are a mother-daughter duo and on today's episode, we're joined by a father-daughter duo, Dr. Drew Pinsky and his daughter, Paulina. Dr. Drew is a practicing internist and addiction medicine specialist in addition to being a New York Times bestselling author. You probably know him as a trusted source of relationship advice from his TV, radio and podcast appearances over the years. Dr. Drew's daughter, Paulina, is a writer and educator who is the co-author of a great new book with her father. The book is called, It Doesn't Have to Be Awkward: Dealing with Relationships, Consent, and Other Hard-to-Talk-About Stuff. ****** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> O.R.G. Skincare: try their all-natural Mineral Peel Face and Mineral Peel Body sprays to exfoliate your skin, which makes for a great, even base for make up and spray tans. We love how they don't dry your skin; they hydrate it! Go to http://www.orgskincare.com/nobody to get 15% off your entire purchase. --> Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): DBSA provides free support groups, wellness tools, and inspirational stories to guide you on your path to holistic mental health wellness. To learn more about how you can start conversations about mental health and suicide in your community, go to http://www.dbsalliance.org/suicide-prevention. --> 'Beauty Uncovered' Podcast: brought to you by Olaplex, this amazing weekly podcast centers on beauty, health, wellness and lifestyle, and offers ideas for new looks you can apply the same day! Available wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 19, 2021 • 34min
Dr. Wendy Suzuki: ...the gifts that come from anxiety
Before the pandemic, it was estimated that 90% of the population was affected by some degree of anxiety. So, it's not hard to believe that the percentage of anxiety sufferers is probably even higher than that right now. Our guest on this episode, neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki says anxiety is not only essential for our survival, it's also a key component in living our best lives. Dr. Suzuki is the bestselling author of the book, Healthy Brain, Happy Life, and the new book, GOOD ANXIETY: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion. ****** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> O.R.G. Skincare: try their all-natural Mineral Peel Face and Mineral Peel Body sprays to exfoliate your skin, which makes for a great, even base for make up and spray tans. We love how they don't dry your skin; they hydrate it! Go to http://www.orgskincare.com/nobody to get 15% off your entire purchase. --> Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): DBSA provides free support groups, wellness tools, and inspirational stories to guide you on your path to holistic mental health wellness. To learn more about how you can start conversations about mental health and suicide in your community, go to http://www.dbsalliance.org/suicide-prevention. --> Beauty Uncovered podcast: brought to you by Olaplex, this amazing weekly podcast centers on beauty, health, wellness and lifestyle, and offers ideas for new looks you can apply the same day! Available wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 19, 2021 • 34min
Tonya Harris: ...that detoxifying your home is faster, cheaper, and easier that you'd think
Many of us would like to have a healthier, more environmentally-friendly lifestyle, but don't know where to start. We'd like to eliminate hidden toxins in our lives but the idea of going completely green seems overwhelming! Our guest on this episode, Tonya Harris, can help. Tonya is an award-winning environmental toxin specialist who is board-certified in Holistic Nutrition. Tonya is the author of the new book, The Slightly Greener Method: Detoxifying Your Home is Easier, Faster and Less Expensive Than You Think. ****** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> O.R.G. Skincare: try their all-natural Mineral Peel Face and Mineral Peel Body sprays to exfoliate your skin, which makes for a great, even base for make up and spray tans. We love how they don't dry your skin; they hydrate it! Go to http://www.orgskincare.com/nobody to get 15% off your entire purchase. --> Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): DBSA provides free support groups, wellness tools, and inspirational stories to guide you on your path to holistic mental health wellness. To learn more about how you can start conversations about mental health and suicide in your community, go to http://www.dbsalliance.org/suicide-prevention. --> Beauty Uncovered podcast: brought to you by Olaplex, this amazing weekly podcast centers on beauty, health, wellness and lifestyle, and offers ideas for new looks you can apply the same day! Available wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 2021 • 31min
Abbe Greenberg & Maggie Sarachek: ...that anxiety and happiness can co-exist
This episode is for you if you've ever suffered from anxiety…and who hasn't, right? Our guests are the self-proclaimed "anxiety sisters", Abbe Greenberg and Maggie Sarachek. Over the past five years, they've grown an online community of more than 200,000 anxiety sufferers around the world and they're the hosts of the popular podcast, "The Spin Cycle". Abbe and Maggie are also the authors of the new book, "THE ANXIETY SISTERS' SURVIVAL GUIDE: How You Can Become More Hopeful, Connected, and Happy". ****** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> O.R.G. Skincare: try their all-natural Mineral Peel Face and Mineral Peel Body sprays to exfoliate your skin, which makes for a great, even base for make up and spray tans. We love how they don't dry your skin; they hydrate it! Go to http://www.orgskincare.com/nobody to get 15% off your entire purchase. --> Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): DBSA provides free support groups, wellness tools, and inspirational stories to guide you on your path to holistic mental health wellness. To learn more about how you can start conversations about mental health and suicide in your community, go to http://www.dbsalliance.org/suicide-prevention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 2021 • 30min
Peter Russell: ...how much worry gets in the way happiness (but it's fixable!)
It seems like 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 personal, social and global problems. Peter earned degrees in theoretical physics, psychology, and computer science at the University of Cambridge in England, where he studied for a time with Stephen Hawking. Peter's latest book is called "Letting Go of Nothing: Relax Your Mind and Discover the Wonder of Your True Nature". ****** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> O.R.G. Skincare: try their all-natural Mineral Peel Face and Mineral Peel Body sprays to exfoliate your skin, which makes for a great, even base for make up and spray tans. We love how they don't dry your skin; they hydrate it! Go to http://www.orgskincare.com/nobody to get 15% off your entire purchase. --> Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): DBSA provides free support groups, wellness tools, and inspirational stories to guide you on your path to holistic mental health wellness. To learn more about how you can start conversations about mental health and suicide in your community, go to http://www.dbsalliance.org/suicide-prevention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 11, 2021 • 31min
Dorothy Kalins: ...that kitchen memories would make up some of my best memories
If you love to cook, or just love to eat, this episode is for you! We're excited to welcome our guest, award-winning magazine editor Dorothy Kalins. She's had a long career in food media and has collaborated on the production of many cookbooks. Dorothy was the founding editor of the food and wine magazine, Savure, and she's the author of a great new book called, The Kitchen Whisperers: Cooking with the Wisdom of Our Friends. ****** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> O.R.G. Skincare: try their all-natural Mineral Peel Face and Mineral Peel Body sprays to exfoliate your skin, which makes for a great, even base for make up and spray tans. We love how they don't dry your skin; they hydrate it! Go to http://www.orgskincare.com/nobody to get 15% off your entire purchase. --> Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): DBSA provides free support groups, wellness tools, and inspirational stories to guide you on your path to holistic mental health wellness. To learn more about how you can start conversations about mental health and suicide in your community, go to http://www.dbsalliance.org/suicide-prevention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 5, 2021 • 37min
Jim Kwik: ...how to learn anything faster
Our guest on this episode is Jim Kwik, who's known for his expertise in speed-reading, memory improvement and optimal brain performance. Jim is the author of the new book, Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life. Jim is the founder and CEO of Kwik Learning and he's taught his techniques to students at Harvard, Stanford and Columbia universities, and to executives of companies like Nike, GE, Space-X and Virgin. He feels the "sheltering" we've doing during the COVID-19 pandemic offers an opportunity for us to transform our brainpower, mindset and creativity. You can learn more about Jim's new book by going to his website at http://www.limitlessbook.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


