

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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May 22, 2021 • 31min
Tamika Mallory: ...how to be an effective social justice advocate
We're excited to welcome our guest on this episode, social justice leader Tamika Mallory, who's a globally recognized civil rights activist and cofounder of the historic Women's March on Washington, the day after President Trump was inaugurated back in 2017. Tamika gave what has been called, "the speech of a generation" in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. She is a co-founder of the social justice organization, Until Freedom, and author of the new book, State of Emergency: How We Win in the Country We Built. ***** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> NordVPN: join the more than 14 million people worldwide who have chosen NordVPN to protect their internet connection and privacy online. Go to http://www.nordvpn.com/ntm or use coupon code 'ntm' at checkout to get a two year plan, plus one additional month with a huge discount, and a 30 day money back guarantee! --> AirMedCare: If you're ever in need of emergency medical transport, AirMedCare Network provides members with world class air transport services to the nearest appropriate hospital with no out of pocket expenses. Go to http://www.airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code 'NOBODY' to sign up and choose up to a $50 eGift Card gift card with a new membership! --> iwi: save 30% off your first purchase of this incredible plant-based, sustainably sourced, and farmed in the U.S. Omega-3 supplement by going to http://www.iwilife.com/nobodytoldme and using promo code 'nobody'. ****** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 16, 2021 • 30min
Dr. Sandeep Jauhar: ...that emotional disturbances impact heart health
On this show, we're talking all about your heart with our guest, cardiologist and New York Times best-selling author Dr. Sandeep Jauhar. Among other things, he's the author of the book, Heart: A History, and the presenter of an incredibly popular TEDtalk called How Your Emotions Change the Shape of Your Heart. In this episode, he explains how fear, stress, and grief impact the heart and why reducing these emotional disturbances will have great health benefits. ***** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> Hedgren: the essential nylon bag and travel gear brand that we know you'll love! Order a bag and get a 20% discount by going to http://www.hedgren.com/nobodytoldme and using promo code 'nobody20' at check out. Plus, enjoy free shipping with your purchase! --> AirMedCare: If you're ever in need of emergency medical transport, AirMedCare Network provides members with world class air transport services to the nearest appropriate hospital with no out of pocket expenses. Go to http://www.airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code 'nobody' to sign up and choose up to a $50 eGift Card gift card with a new membership! --> Care/Of: to get 50% off your first order of personalized vitamin packs, go to http://www.takecareof.com and enter code 'nobodytoldme50' at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 15, 2021 • 28min
Patti Stanger: ...what it takes to find true love
What does it take to find true love these days? What can you do to improve your chances of finding love? And, what mistakes do people make in their search for Mr. or Mrs. Right? Our guest on this episode, Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger, has plenty of thoughts on those questions. In addition to starring on the Millionaire Matchmaker television show, Patty founded the Millionaire's Club 20 years ago, and is the author of Become Your Own Matchmaker: 8 Easy Steps for Attracting Your Own Mate. ***** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> Hedgren: the essential nylon bag and travel gear brand that we know you'll love! Order a bag and get a 20% discount by going to http://www.hedgren.com/nobodytoldme and using promo code 'nobody20' at check out. Plus, enjoy free shipping with your purchase! --> AirMedCare: If you're ever in need of emergency medical transport, AirMedCare Network provides members with world class air transport services to the nearest appropriate hospital with no out of pocket expenses. Go to http://www.airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code 'nobody' to sign up and choose up to a $50 eGift Card gift card with a new membership! --> Plum Deluxe: Love new teas? Treat yourself to a cup of Plum Deluxe! Visit http://www.plumdeluxe.com/nobodytoldme and use the VIP code 'nobodytoldme' to save 12% on your first order today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 13, 2021 • 36min
Maryanne O'Hara: ...that nothing is as important as love
We feel we can say with certainty that you'll love our guest on this episode, Maryanne O'Hara. As a mother-daughter duo, we were gripped by her new book, which is a memoir of her daughter Caitlin's life and death after having cystic fibrosis for 31 years. The book is called, 'Little Matches: A Memoir of Grief and Light'. In it, Maryanne navigates her own existence during and after an adulthood dedicated to Caitlin's care, and chronicles what comes next when the worst finally happens. ***** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> Hedgren: the essential nylon bag and travel gear brand that we know you'll love! Order a bag and get a 20% discount by going to http://www.hedgren.com/nobodytoldme and using promo code 'nobody20' at check out. Plus, enjoy free shipping with your purchase! --> AirMedCare: If you're ever in need of emergency medical transport, AirMedCare Network provides members with world class air transport services to the nearest appropriate hospital with no out of pocket expenses. Go to http://www.airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code 'nobody' to sign up and choose up to a $50 eGift Card gift card with a new membership! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 2021 • 26min
Jan & Laura: ...how to help someone you love during tough times
We're the guests on this special episode! As you probably know, we're a mother-daughter duo and one of the reasons we started this podcast is to share and compare life lessons between our two generations. We always love to hear what our guests have to say about their Nobody Told Me! lessons. Those are the things you had to learn the hard way in life because nobody told you about them. One of the messages we've heard from our guests over the years is that nobody told them life is hard. It's not always easy and we need to have people in our lives we can turn to for support. Today, we want to focus on the mother-daughter relationship because it's one of those places to look when you need some support. ***** Thanks to our sponsor of this episode! --> Plum Deluxe: Love new teas? Treat yourself to a cup of Plum Deluxe! Visit http://www.plumdeluxe.com/nobodytoldme and use the VIP code 'nobodytoldme' to save 12% on your first order today. --> AirMedCare: If you're ever in need of emergency medical transport, AirMedCare Network provides members with world class air transport services to the nearest appropriate hospital with no out of pocket expenses. Go to http://www.airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code 'NOBODY' to sign up and choose up to a $50 eGift Card gift card with a new membership! --> Care/Of: to get 50% off your first order of personalized vitamin packs, go to http://www.takecareof.com and enter code 'nobodytoldme50' at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 9, 2021 • 34min
Dr. Michele Borba: ....that resilience is teachable
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 best-selling author, Dr. Michele Borba, whom you may know from her appearances on The Today Show, Dr. Phil, The View, CNN, and many other shows. Her latest book is called, Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine. ***** Thanks to our sponsor of this episode! --> Plum Deluxe: Love new teas? Treat yourself to a cup of Plum Deluxe! Visit http://www.plumdeluxe.com/nobodytoldme and use the VIP code 'nobodytoldme' to save 12% on your first order today. --> AirMedCare: If you're ever in need of emergency medical transport, AirMedCare Network provides members with world class air transport services to the nearest appropriate hospital with no out of pocket expenses. Go to http://www.airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code 'NOBODY' to sign up and choose up to a $50 eGift Card gift card with a new membership! --> Care/Of: to get 50% off your first order of personalized vitamin packs, go to http://www.takecareof.com and enter code 'nobodytoldme50' at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 6, 2021 • 41min
Cara Belvin: ...that the loss of my mother was survivable
As you may know, we're a mother-daughter duo and that's why we're so interested in the non-profit organization empowerHer, which was started by our guest on this episode, Cara Belvin. The mission of EmpowerHer is to empower, support and connect girls and young women who have experienced the loss of their mothers. These girls and young women up to the age of 24 are paired with women 25 and older who have also experienced the loss of their mothers. They can meet up in-person or virtually around the globe. ***** Thanks to our sponsor of this episode! --> Plum Deluxe: Love new teas? Treat yourself to a cup of Plum Deluxe! Visit http://www.plumdeluxe.com/nobodytoldme and use the VIP code 'nobodytoldme' to save 12% on your first order today. --> AirMedCare: If you're ever in need of emergency medical transport, AirMedCare Network provides members with world class air transport services to the nearest appropriate hospital with no out of pocket expenses. Go to http://www.airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code 'NOBODY' to sign up and choose up to a $50 eGift Card gift card with a new membership! --> Care/Of: to get 50% off your first order of personalized vitamin packs, go to http://www.takecareof.com and enter code 'nobodytoldme50' at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 2, 2021 • 31min
Alissa Carpenter: ...how the office will look post-pandemic
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 differences in gender, age, race, religion and job function are beneficial to helping the company succeed, and what impact the pandemic will have on the modern day office. --> Check out her website at: http://www.notokthatsokcoach.com --> Buy her book, How to Listen and Be Heard: Inclusive Conversations at Work, at https://www.amazon.com/How-Listen-Heard-Inclusive-Conversations/dp/1632651637. ***** Thanks to our sponsor of this episode! --> AirMedCare: If you're ever in need of emergency medical transport, AirMedCare Network provides members with world class air transport services to the nearest appropriate hospital with no out of pocket expenses. Go to http://www.airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code 'NOBODY' to sign up and choose up to a $50 eGift Card gift card with a new membership! --> Care/Of: to get 50% off your first order of personalized vitamin packs, go to http://www.takecareof.com and enter code 'nobodytoldme50' at checkout. ****** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 2, 2021 • 37min
Dr. Cara Natterson: ...that young boys feel emotions more privately, but just as deeply as young girls
Puberty can be a tough time for boys. It's a time when they may get quiet and withdraw. It's a challenging time for parents who want to help their sons navigate the physical and emotional changes they're experiencing. To help parents on this journey, we turn to our guest, bestselling author and widely respected pediatrician, Dr. Cara Natterson, author of the book, Decoding Boys: New Science Behind the Subtle Art of Raising Sons. ***** Thanks to our sponsor of this episode! --> AirMedCare: If you're ever in need of emergency medical transport, AirMedCare Network provides members with world class air transport services to the nearest appropriate hospital with no out of pocket expenses. Go to http://www.airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code 'NOBODY' to sign up and choose up to a $50 eGift Card gift card with a new membership! --> Care/Of: to get 50% off your first order of personalized vitamin packs, go to http://www.takecareof.com and enter code 'nobodytoldme50' at checkout. --> iwi: save 30% off your first purchase of this incredible plant-based, sustainably sourced, and farmed in the U.S. Omega-3 supplement by going to http://www.iwilife.com/nobodytoldme and using promo code 'nobody'. ****** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 1, 2021 • 33min
Dr. Tracy Packiam Alloway: ...how powerful emotions can be in making decisions
We are thrilled to talk once again with our guest on this episode, Dr. Tracy Packiam Alloway. She first joined us on Nobody Told Me! back in 2018 to discuss how we can improve our working memory. Dr. Alloway is an award-winning psychologist and teaching professor who's published 13 books on the brain and memory. Her latest book is called, 'Think Like A Girl: 10 Unique Strengths of a Woman's Brain and How to Make Them Work for You'. ***** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> Care/Of: to get 50% off your first order of personalized vitamin packs, go to http://www.takecareof.com and enter code 'nobodytoldme50' at checkout. --> AirMedCare: If you're ever in need of emergency medical transport, AirMedCare Network provides members with world class air transport services to the nearest appropriate hospital with no out of pocket expenses. Go to http://www.airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code 'NOBODY' to sign up and choose up to a $50 eGift Card gift card with a new membership! --> iwi: save 30% off your first purchase of this incredible plant-based, sustainably sourced, and farmed in the U.S. Omega-3 supplement by going to http://www.iwilife.com/nobodytoldme and using promo code 'nobody'. ****** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


