Nobody Told Me!

Why is there stigma associated with how we cope with the loss of a pet? It seems like we can't get it right: we're judged for grieving the death of the animal too much ('it's just a pet!') or too little ('he/she is getting a new dog already?'). What can we do to heal and move forward from it? Why does it feel like we never fully get over it? In honor of National Dog Day, we are bringing back one of our favorite episodes with Dr. Guy Winch, licensed psychologist and in-demand keynote speaker to talk about healing from the loss of a pet. Dr. Winch was with us previously to discuss his book "How to Fix a Broken Heart", which aims to help people cope about a breakup or death of someone they love; that someone can be a pet and the loss is devastating. You can watch his compelling TED talk, "Why we all need to practice emotional first aid", which has gathered more than six and a half million views, at https://www.ted.com/talks/guy_winch_the_case_for_emotional_hygiene. His website is http://www.guywinch.com. *** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> BetterHelp: get 10% off your first month of online counseling if there are issues that are interfering with your happiness or preventing you from achieving your goals by visiting betterhelp.com/nobody. --> AirMedCare: new memberships cost as low as $65 a year and cover 38 states. For NTM listeners, choose up to a $50 Amazon or Visa gift card with a new membership. Go to airmedcare.com/nobody and use offer code 'NOBODY'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've been living in an era of 'hyper-genderism', where we've been taught but pink is girly and blue is for boys. For too long, many girls have been afraid to challenge the societal norms and be what so many people call a 'tomboy'. But what does that term even mean? To learn more, we talk to Lisa Selin Davis, author of the new book, Tomboy: The Surprising History and Future of Girls Who Dare to Be Different. The book explores where tomboys fit into our evolving understanding of gender identity and expression. It expands on the ideas Lisa first discussed in an Op-Ed piece she wrote for the New York Times about her own daughter's experience as a self-described "tomboy" and how her research led her to the conclusion that many women who we consider to be the greatest heroines of all time described themselves the same way. *** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> BetterHelp: get 10% off your first month of online counseling if there are issues that are interfering with your happiness or preventing you from achieving your goals by visiting betterhelp.com/nobody. --> Stamps.com: 4 week trial plus free postage and a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Go to stamps.com, click on the microphone at the top of the homepage, and type in NTM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you see yourself as an entrepreneur? Are you passionate, ambitious and intuitive? Do you also struggle with mental, emotional, physical and spiritual distress? If so, you'll want to hear what our guest, Jessica Carson, has to say. Jessica is a thought-leader in the psychology of entrepreneurs and creators. She has a background in psychology, neuroscience, start-ups, venture capital and mindfulness. She's the Director of Innovation at the American Psychological Association and author of the new book, Wired This Way: On Finding Mental, Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual Well-Being as a Creator. *** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> BetterHelp: get 10% off your first month of online counseling if there are issues that are interfering with your happiness or preventing you from achieving your goals by visiting betterhelp.com/nobody. --> Stamps.com: 4 week trial plus free postage and a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Go to stamps.com, click on the microphone at the top of the homepage, and type in NTM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most relationships have their ups and downs, whether they're between family members, friends or co-workers. Most of us don't like the down times because it's uncomfortable to be feeling angry or disconnected from those we care about. However, our guests today, clinical psychologist Dr. Ed Tronick and pediatrician Dr. Claudia Gold, say the conflicts in relationships are the keys to better relationships. Doctors Tronick and Gold are the authors of the new book, The Power of Discord: Why the Ups and Downs of Relationships are the Secret to Building Intimacy, Resilience, and Trust. *** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> BetterHelp: get 10% off your first month of online counseling if there are issues that are interfering with your happiness or preventing you from achieving your goals by visiting betterhelp.com/nobody. --> Stamps.com: 4 week trial plus free postage and a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Go to stamps.com, click on the microphone at the top of the homepage, and type in NTM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining us on this episode is Helena Dea Bala, author of the new book, Craigslist Confessional: A collection of secrets from anonymous strangers, which The New York Times called 'touching'. She was the true definition of the American dream: an Albanian immigrant who came to the United States as a child, went to George Washignton University, and became a lawyer and lobbyist in Washington, D.C. However, at the end of her work day, she found herself unfulfilled and realized that the most content she felt was in her daily conversations with a homeless man (a stranger) who she felt she could be completely honest with. This sparked her to take a leap of faith, quit her job, and post a sentence on Craigslist: 'tell me about yourself.' Over the course of the years, she has met up with strangers on Craigslist and documented their stories, coming to the conclusion that behind the scenes, we are all struggling with the same issues. You can buy the book at https://www.amazon.com/Craigslist-Confessional-Collection-Secrets-Strangers/dp/1982114967. *** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> BetterHelp: get 10% off your first month of online counseling if there are issues that are interfering with your happiness or preventing you from achieving your goals by visiting betterhelp.com/nobody. --> Stamps.com: 4 week trial plus free postage and a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Go to stamps.com, click on the microphone at the top of the homepage, and type in NTM. --> AirMedCare: new memberships cost as low as $65 a year and cover 38 states. For NTM listeners, choose up to a $50 Amazon or Visa gift card with a new membership. Go to airmedcare.com/nobody and use offer code 'NOBODY'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we're talking about how to speak, how to listen and why we should polish our skills at both of those things. We're also going to explore the impact sound in general has on our lives. We're thrilled to welcome our guest, sound and communication expert Julian Treasure, whose latest book is called, How to Be Heard: Secrets for Powerful Speaking and Listening. Julian's previous book, Sound Business, is a manual for effective sound use in every aspect of business. His five TED talks have been watched more than 100 million times! One of those talks, How to Speak So that People Want to Listen, is in the top 10 TED talks of all time. *** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> BetterHelp: get 10% off your first month of online counseling if there are issues that are interfering with your happiness or preventing you from achieving your goals by visiting betterhelp.com/nobody. --> AirMedCare: new memberships cost as low as $65 a year and cover 38 states. For NTM listeners, choose up to a $50 Amazon or Visa gift card with a new membership. Go to airmedcare.com/nobody and use offer code 'NOBODY'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nobody is immune to the stress that has come with the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions it's placed on our lives. As far as children are concerned, coronavirus may be less harmful to their bodies than it is to those of older people. But, it may be more difficult for kids to deal with emotionally than it is for other age groups. On this episode, we'll take a look at the mental health impact of the pandemic on children and teenagers with our guest, Dr. Mary Alvord, who's a children's psychologist in Maryland and co-author of Resilience Builder Program for Children and Adolescents, which focuses on enhancing the ability to adapt well to life and its challenges. Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> BetterHelp: get 10% off your first month of online counseling if there are issues that are interfering with your happiness or preventing you from achieving your goals by visiting betterhelp.com/nobody. --> AirMedCare: new memberships cost as low as $65 a year and cover 38 states. For NTM listeners, choose up to a $50 Amazon or Visa gift card with a new membership. Go to airmedcare.com/nobody and use offer code 'NOBODY'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is so much upheaval and division in the world right now, that it's wonderful to be able to talk with two guests who are polar opposites in terms of their political views, yet great friends who took a 20,000 mile road trip across America to learn what things can bring us together in this time of strife and partisanship. Our guests are Jordan Blashek, a staunch Republican, and Christopher Haugh, a true-blue Democrat. The result of their 44-state journey is a fabulous new book called: Union: A Democrat, A Republican and a Search for Common Ground. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we're taking a look at bullying and cyber-bullying in the age of COVID-19. Joining us is psychology professor Dr. Elizabeth Englander, the Director of the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center at Bridgewater State University. Her research focuses on bullying and cyberbullying prevention, and the center she directs provides free training in that regard to hundreds of schools every year. Dr. Englander is the author of the book, 25 Myths about Bullying and Cyberbullying. You can learn more about her and her books by going to https://www.englanderelizabeth.com. *** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> BetterHelp: get 10% off your first month of online counseling if there are issues that are interfering with your happiness or preventing you from achieving your goals by visiting betterhelp.com/nobody. --> Stamps.com: 4 week trial plus free postage and a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Go to stamps.com, click on the microphone at the top of the homepage, and type in NTM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know dogs are being trained to sniff out COVID-19? We didn't! Joining us on this episode is New York Times bestselling author Maria Goodavage, who's considered one of the foremost authorities on the training and service of working dogs. Maria's latest book focuses on the important work dogs are performing in the world of medicine. The book is called, Doctor Dogs: How Our Best Friends Are Becoming Our Best Medicine. You can learn more about Maria's books by going to https://www.mariagoodavage.com. *** Thanks to our sponsors of this episode! --> BetterHelp: get 10% off your first month of online counseling if there are issues that are interfering with your happiness or preventing you from achieving your goals by visiting betterhelp.com/nobody. --> Stamps.com: 4 week trial plus free postage and a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Go to stamps.com, click on the microphone at the top of the homepage, and type in NTM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices