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.
Episodes
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Jun 13, 2020 • 27min
Majo Molfino: ...the importance of learning self-compassion
Majo Molfino, Stanford University-trained designer and women's leadership expert, joins us to talk about how women can improve their self-worth and build creative confidence. As children, most girls are to "be good" and learn that conforming to societal norms leads to praise. However, that usually leads to a lifelong quest for unattainable perfection and comes at the expense of them sacrificing their unique voice. As the daughter of immigrants, Majo wanted to make her parents proud more than anything, but realized that she also wanted to live her life on her own terms. In this episode, she teaches us how to find our own unique feminine power and dismantle old rules once and for all. Her new book, 'Break the Good Girl Myth', comes out on July 28th. It is is published by HarperCollins and is available for pre-order now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 9, 2020 • 36min
Rachel Louise Snyder: ...that domestic violence begets other types of violence
It's estimated that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men in the United States have been victims of severe physical violence by an intimate partner. Joining us on to talk about this massive problem and possible solutions is investigative journalist Rachel Louise Snyder whose latest book is called, No Visible Bruises: What We Don't Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 5, 2020 • 40min
Bob Saget: ...we can fight the common enemy of hatred, anger, and fear
We're thrilled to welcome comedian, actor, director and podcast host Bob Saget to the show. You know him from Full House, Fuller House, How I Met Your Mother, America's Funniest Home Videos and so many other shows. In this episode, Bob shares his observation on the painful times we're going through. Bob also has a new podcast called, Bob Saget's Here For You. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 28, 2020 • 26min
Catherine Sanderson: ...how to develop moral courage
It's a pleasure to welcome Amherst College psychology professor Dr. Catherine Sanderson back to the show. She was with us awhile back talking about her fabulous book, The Positive Shift: Mastering Mindset to Improve Happiness, Health and Longevity. Professor Sanderson has written a new book about another fascinating topic. It's called, Why We Act: Turning Bystanders into Moral Rebels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 25, 2020 • 37min
Dr. Margaret Rutherford: ...that perfectionism is a problem
Are you someone who appears to have a perfect life on the outside, but inward you struggle with depression? Have you become an expert at hiding your emotional pain from others? Our guest on this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Margaret Rutherford, is an expert on what she calls "perfectly hidden depression". She talks to us about the symptoms, the importance of identifying the syndrome early, how to take off the mask of perfectionism, and offers guidance for how to overcome it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 22, 2020 • 36min
David S. Rose: ...how some of the greatest ideas begin in times of upheaval
It's a joy to welcome back to the show serial entrepreneur and angel investor David S. Rose to talk about his impressions of the challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors during the pandemic. David is the founder and CEO of Gust, the world's largest online platform for entrepreneurs and early stage investors. Gust is used by entrepreneurs all over the world to connect with early stage investors. David is also the New York Times best selling author of both Angel Investing: The Gust Guide to Making Money & Having Fun Investing in Startups and The Startup Checklist: 25 Steps to a Scalable, High-Growth Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2020 • 33min
J.W. Freiberg: ...how painful the problem of loneliness is
Loneliness is a feeling a lot of us have been experiencing lately as we shelter-in-place or quarantine or social distance. Our guest on this episode, J.W. Freiberg, is a social psychologist and lawyer who has studied and written about chronic loneliness for years. His books on the topic include Four Seasons of Loneliness, Growing Up Lonely, and the new book, Surrounded by Others and Yet So Alone: A Lawyer's Case Stories of Love, Loneliness, and Litigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 16, 2020 • 26min
Yifat Susskind: ...why domestic violence would increase during the pandemic
Lately on 'Nobody Told Me!', we've been looking at the impact COVID-19 is having on various aspects of our lives. And on this episode, among other things, we'll look at the rise in gender-based violence that the pandemic has triggered around the world. Joining us is Yifat Susskind, who is the executive director of MADRE, which is a humanitarian organization dedicated to women's rights around the world. She's also the presenter of a very popular TED talk, called "In Uncertain Times, Think Like a Mother". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 13, 2020 • 30min
Allison Holzer: ...how to find inspiration during the pandemic
Welcome to Nobody Told Me! I'm Jan Black and I'm Laura Owens. When you feel inspired, you feel great, right? You may feel like you can do anything! But in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, you may be find it hard to feel inspired. That's why we invited Allison Holzer back to our show. Allison has spent the past few years studying the science of inspiration to understand how it can be "summoned" through different actions. Allison is a consultant, entrepreneur and coach who is the cofounder of InspireCorps and previously was director of coaching for the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. Allison is also the co-author of the new book, Dare to Inspire: Sustain the Fire of Inspiration in Work and Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 10, 2020 • 30min
Hope Edelman: ...that grieving your mother is a lifelong process
One of the toughest things that can be faced by a girl or a woman of any age is the loss of her mother. Our guest, Hope Edelman, knows all about that. In fact, she knows more about it than most of us. Hope is an expert in the field of early mother loss and mother-daughter relationships. She's written extensively on those topics and is the author of "Motherless Daughters" and "Motherless Mothers", among others. You can learn more about Hope on her website: http://hopeedelman.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
