
Nobody Told Me!
(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.
Latest episodes

Dec 14, 2024 • 34min
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. 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". His website is https://dougnoll.com/ Ritual’s clinically-backed Essential For Women 18+ multivitamin has high-quality, traceable key ingredients in clean, bioavailable forms. It’s gentle on an empty stomach with a minty essence that helps make taking your multi-vitamin enjoyable. Our Nobody Told Me listeners! Get 25% off your first month at ritual.com/NTM. Start Ritual or add Essential for Women 18+ to your subscription today. Thinking about starting your own business? Already have one? Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify’s single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Businesses that sell more, sell on Shopify! Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/nobody

Dec 14, 2024 • 42min
Theresa Caputo: ...how much our loved ones work from the other side
If you’re a fan of the show "Long Island Medium", then you know the star of that show, Theresa Caputo, who's our guest on this episode. Theresa is a New York Times bestselling author, whose latest book is called "GOOD MOURNING: Moving Through Everyday Losses with Wisdom from the Other Side". Theresa has been a practicing medium for many years and helps people heal and find the closure they need to embrace life without their loved ones who’ve passed away. Her website is https://theresacaputo.com/ Ritual’s clinically-backed Essential For Women 18+ multivitamin has high-quality, traceable key ingredients in clean, bioavailable forms. It’s gentle on an empty stomach with a minty essence that helps make taking your multi-vitamin enjoyable. Our Nobody Told Me listeners! Get 25% off your first month at ritual.com/NTM. Start Ritual or add Essential for Women 18+ to your subscription today. Thinking about starting your own business? Already have one? Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify’s single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Businesses that sell more, sell on Shopify! Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/nobody

Dec 12, 2024 • 30min
Nancy Ancowitz...you can reach as high as you want to reach
A lot of people see themselves as introverts. They stay silent in meetings, eat lunch alone, never brag about themselves, speak softly and wait to be approached in social situations. Our guest, business communication coach Nancy Ancowitz, describes herself as an introvert and specializes in helping introverts excel in a world of extroverts. Nancy is the author of the book, “Self-Promotion for Introverts: The Quiet Guide to Getting Ahead". Her website is https://www.nancyancowitz.com/ Ritual’s clinically-backed Essential For Women 18+ multivitamin has high-quality, traceable key ingredients in clean, bioavailable forms. It’s gentle on an empty stomach with a minty essence that helps make taking your multi-vitamin enjoyable. Our Nobody Told Me listeners! Get 25% off your first month at ritual.com/NTM. Start Ritual or add Essential for Women 18+ to your subscription today. Thinking about starting your own business? Already have one? Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify’s single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Businesses that sell more, sell on Shopify! Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/nobody

Oct 30, 2024 • 30min
Tonya Harris: ...that detoxifying your home is faster, cheaper, and easier that you'd think
Would you like to have a healthier, more environmentally-friendly lifestyle, but don’t know where to start? Would you like to eliminate hidden toxins in your life? 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 book, "The Slightly Greener Method: Detoxifying Your Home is Easier, Faster and Less Expensive Than You Think". Her website is https://slightlygreener.com/ Ritual’s clinically-backed Essential For Women 18+ multivitamin has high-quality, traceable key ingredients in clean, bioavailable forms. It’s gentle on an empty stomach with a minty essence that helps make taking your multi-vitamin enjoyable. Our Nobody Told Me listeners! Get 25% off your first month at ritual.com/NTM. Start Ritual or add Essential for Women 18+ to your subscription today.

Oct 26, 2024 • 30min
Lewis Howes: ...how to love myself
Lewis Howes is a New York Times bestselling author, high performing business coach, and the host of one of the top podcasts in the world, "The School of Greatness". In this episode of "Nobody Told Me", Lewis shares with us his childhood traumas and adulthood adversities that led him to be who he is today. He talks about sexual abuse as a kid that triggered self-hatred for many years and how talking about it helped in healing. His website is http://www.lewishowes.com Thinking about starting your own business? Already have one? Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify’s single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Businesses that sell more, sell on Shopify! Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/nobody

Oct 25, 2024 • 31min
Jim DeFelice: ...about real-life American heroes
Most of us have heard of the “Pony Express", but probably don’t know much about it! It’s a fascinating story and one which our guest, Jim DeFelice, knows all about. Jim is the co-author of such bestsellers as "American Sniper", "American Wife" and "Code Name: Johnny Walker". He's also the author of "West Like Lightning: The brief, legendary ride of the Pony Express". His website is http://www.jimdefelice.com/ Thinking about starting your own business? Already have one? Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify’s single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Businesses that sell more, sell on Shopify! Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/nobody

Oct 24, 2024 • 39min
Amy Purdy: ...how much perseverance you need to be successful
Our guest on this episode is Amy Purdy. When Amy was just 19, she contracted a form of meningitis, which led to septic shock and the loss of both of her legs, her kidneys and her spleen. Amy promised herself that if she survived, she would live the best life possible, she wouldn’t limit herself and she would somehow help others as a result of her journey. Amy has done all of that and more! Among other things, she is a three-time Paralympic medalist in snowboarding, a runner-up on Dancing With The Stars, and the author of the best-selling autobiography, On My Own Two Feet: From Losing My Legs to Learning the Dance of Life. You can connect with Amy on her Instagram and Twitter accounts (@AmyPurdyGurl) or on her website at http://amypurdy.com. Thinking about starting your own business? Already have one? Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify’s single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Businesses that sell more, sell on Shopify! Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/nobody

Oct 18, 2024 • 40min
Jim Kwik: ...we all have the right to an exceptional life
Our guest is Jim Kwik, who’s known for his expertise in speed-reading, memory improvement and optimal brain performance. Jim is the author of the 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. You can learn more about Jim's book by going to his website at http://www.limitlessbook.com. Ritual’s clinically-backed Essential For Women 18+ multivitamin has high-quality, traceable key ingredients in clean, bioavailable forms. It’s gentle on an empty stomach with a minty essence that helps make taking your multi-vitamin enjoyable. Our Nobody Told Me listeners! Get 25% off your first month at ritual.com/NTM. Start Ritual or add Essential for Women 18+ to your subscription today. Thinking about starting your own business? Already have one? Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify’s single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Businesses that sell more, sell on Shopify! Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/nobody

Oct 18, 2024 • 34min
Daniel Coyle: ...that you have to be vulnerable to build trust
Have you ever been part of a team or an organization that accomplished amazing things? What is it about the culture in some organizations that makes them toxic and why does the culture in other groups lead to happiness and success? For the answers to those questions, we turn to bestselling author Daniel Coyle who's written, "The Culture Playbook" and "The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups", among other books. You can learn more about him and his work on his website http://danielcoyle.com/. Ritual’s clinically-backed Essential For Women 18+ multivitamin has high-quality, traceable key ingredients in clean, bioavailable forms. It’s gentle on an empty stomach with a minty essence that helps make taking your multi-vitamin enjoyable. Our Nobody Told Me listeners! Get 25% off your first month at ritual.com/NTM. Start Ritual or add Essential for Women 18+ to your subscription today. Thinking about starting your own business? Already have one? Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify’s single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Businesses that sell more, sell on Shopify! Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/nobody

Oct 17, 2024 • 37min
Alex Hutchinson: ...that by being too cautious I was holding myself back
Learn all about the limits of the human body and the human mind with our guest, fitness journalist and best-selling author Alex Hutchinson, whose latest book is called "Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance". His website is https://alexhutchinson.net Ritual’s clinically-backed Essential For Women 18+ multivitamin has high-quality, traceable key ingredients in clean, bioavailable forms. It’s gentle on an empty stomach with a minty essence that helps make taking your multi-vitamin enjoyable. Our Nobody Told Me listeners! Get 25% off your first month at ritual.com/NTM. Start Ritual or add Essential for Women 18+ to your subscription today. Thinking about starting your own business? Already have one? Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify’s single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Businesses that sell more, sell on Shopify! Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/nobody