
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

Apr 11, 2023 • 33min
Joshua Becker: ...overcoming distraction to pursue a more meaningful life
Take a look at the things that may be getting in the way of your leading life with the kind of purpose and fulfillment you'd like. Our guest is bestselling author Joshua Becker, who's written several books on minimalism and intentional living. His latest book is called "Things that Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life." His website is https://www.becomingminimalist.com/ We’re excited to tell you about another great product from our sponsor, Ritual. It's called Synbiotic+ and it’s a daily 3-in-1 clinically-studied prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic designed to help support a balanced gut microbiome. Ritual’s Synbiotic+ provides two of the world’s most clinically studied probiotic strains to support the relief of mild and occasional digestive discomforts, like bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. It’s time to listen to your gut! Ritual is offering our Nobody Told Me! listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add Synbiotic+ to your subscription today.

Apr 7, 2023 • 31min
Veronica Hinke: ...how the stories of Titanic passengers can inspire people today
Listening to inspirational stories of people from the past can give us just the push we may need to get through tough times today. Our guest on this episode, author Veronica Hinke, has been researching the Titanic for as long as she can remember and joins us to talk about its incredibly inspiring passengers, some of whom survived, and others who lost their lives in the sinking of the ship on April 15, 1912. You'll learn a lot from these people who looked death in the face and showed unbelievable bravery and selflessness. Veronica's book is called, "The Last Night on the Titanic: Unsinkable Drinking, Dining and Style". It's just been released in paperback. Her website is https://veronicahinke.com/ We’re excited to tell you about another great product from our sponsor, Ritual. It's called Synbiotic+ and it’s a daily 3-in-1 clinically-studied prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic designed to help support a balanced gut microbiome. Ritual’s Synbiotic+ provides two of the world’s most clinically studied probiotic strains to support the relief of mild and occasional digestive discomforts, like bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. It’s time to listen to your gut! Ritual is offering our Nobody Told Me! listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add Synbiotic+ to your subscription today.

Apr 6, 2023 • 32min
Elizabeth Lesser: ...how difficult times make us grow
Bestselling author Elizabeth Lesser joins us on this episode. Her books include "Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow" and "Marrow: Love, Loss & What Matters Most". Her newest book is called, "Cassandra Speaks: When Women are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes". Elizabeth is the cofounder of Omega Institute, which is recognized internationally for its workshops and conferences in wellness, spirituality, creativity, and social change. She’s given two popular TED talks, and is one of Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul 100, a group of 100 leaders who are using their voices to elevate humanity. Her website is https://www.elizabethlesser.org/ We’re excited to tell you about another great product from our sponsor, Ritual. It's called Synbiotic+ and it’s a daily 3-in-1 clinically-studied prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic designed to help support a balanced gut microbiome. Ritual’s Synbiotic+ provides two of the world’s most clinically studied probiotic strains to support the relief of mild and occasional digestive discomforts, like bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. It’s time to listen to your gut! Ritual is offering our Nobody Told Me! listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add Synbiotic+ to your subscription today.

Apr 6, 2023 • 31min
Dr. Charlotte Markey: ...that the shape of your body does not define who you are
Body image is the topic on this episode? Do you stress about your body image? Do you have a daughter who does? Pre-teen and teenage girls are among the most concerned demographic groups when it comes to worrying about how their bodies look. Our guest on this episode is Rutgers University Psychology Professor Dr. Charlotte Markey, who’s an expert in the psychology of body image. Dr. Markey is the author of several books on the topic, including her latest, "The Body Image Book for Girls: Love Yourself and Grow Up Fearless". Her website is https://thebodyimagebookforgirls.com/ We’re excited to tell you about another great product from our sponsor, Ritual. It's called Synbiotic+ and it’s a daily 3-in-1 clinically-studied prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic designed to help support a balanced gut microbiome. Ritual’s Synbiotic+ provides two of the world’s most clinically studied probiotic strains to support the relief of mild and occasional digestive discomforts, like bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. It’s time to listen to your gut! Ritual is offering our Nobody Told Me! listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add Synbiotic+ to your subscription today.

Apr 5, 2023 • 28min
Mary Laura Philpott: ...pondering life, death, and everything in between
Most of us wrestle with the fact that there is little we can control in our lives. As a result, we may worry, hold our breath and wonder when the next crisis might occur. Our guest on this episode, author Mary Laura Philpott, has spent a lot of time pondering life and death, and everything in between. You may know Mary Laura from her bestselling book, "I Miss You When I Blink", or from her writing in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and other respected outlets. Her latest book is called, "Bomb Shelter: Love, Time and other Explosives". It's just been released in paperback. Her website is https://marylauraphilpott.com/ We’re excited to tell you about another great product from our sponsor, Ritual. It's called Synbiotic+ and it’s a daily 3-in-1 clinically-studied prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic designed to help support a balanced gut microbiome. Ritual’s Synbiotic+ provides two of the world’s most clinically studied probiotic strains to support the relief of mild and occasional digestive discomforts, like bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. It’s time to listen to your gut! Ritual is offering our Nobody Told Me! listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add Synbiotic+ to your subscription today.

Apr 4, 2023 • 31min
Dr. David Weill: ...the emotional toll of being a transplant physician
Join us for a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at organ transplants and what it’s like to work as a lung transplant physician confronted with life-and-death decisions every day. Our guest is transplant consultant Dr. David Weill, who is the former Director of the Center for Advanced Lung Disease and the Lung Transplant Program at Stanford. He’s also the author of a gripping memoir entitled, "Exhale: Hope, Healing and A Life in Transplant". His website is https://davidweillmd.com/about/ We’re excited to tell you about another great product from our sponsor, Ritual. It's called Synbiotic+ and it’s a daily 3-in-1 clinically-studied prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic designed to help support a balanced gut microbiome. Ritual’s Synbiotic+ provides two of the world’s most clinically studied probiotic strains to support the relief of mild and occasional digestive discomforts, like bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. It’s time to listen to your gut! Ritual is offering our Nobody Told Me! listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add Synbiotic+ to your subscription today.

Mar 31, 2023 • 36min
William Stixrud and Ned Johnson: ...how to talk to kids to build motivation & stress tolerance
Parents want to keep their kids safe, healthy, happy and motivated but sometimes it’s hard to know what to say to achieve those goals. Conversation between parents and kids can be difficult at times, if not impossible. That’s why we’re excited to welcome neuropsychologist William Stixrud and test prep expert Ned Johnson to the show. They are the authors of the bestselling book, "The Self-Driven Child". Their latest book is called, "What Do You Say?: How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home". Their website is prepmatters.com. Our sponsor, Green Chef, is a CCOF-certified meal kit company that makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Whether you’re Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or just looking to eat more balanced meals, Green Chef offers a range of recipes to suit your preferences. And Green Chef has expanded its menu! Now choose from more than 30 recipes weekly, with the option to mix and match meals from different dietary preferences in the same box, without changing your plan. For example, you can order Vegan one day and Keto the next. Try Fast and Fit recipes under 750 calories and ready in less than 10 minutes! Cut down on meal prep with pre-portioned and prepped ingredients, including pre-measured sauces, spices and dressings. Go to GreenChef.com/nobody60 and use code nobody60 to get 60% off plus free shipping!

Mar 30, 2023 • 32min
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 bestselling author Dr. Michele Borba, author of, “Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine”. Her website is https://micheleborba.com/ Our sponsor, Green Chef, is a CCOF-certified meal kit company that makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Whether you’re Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or just looking to eat more balanced meals, Green Chef offers a range of recipes to suit your preferences. And Green Chef has expanded its menu! Now choose from more than 30 recipes weekly, with the option to mix and match meals from different dietary preferences in the same box, without changing your plan. For example, you can order Vegan one day and Keto the next. Try Fast and Fit recipes under 750 calories and ready in less than 10 minutes! Cut down on meal prep with pre-portioned and prepped ingredients, including pre-measured sauces, spices and dressings. Go to GreenChef.com/nobody60 and use code nobody60 to get 60% off plus free shipping!

Mar 29, 2023 • 38min
Tim Larkin: ...that hesitation can be the difference between life and death
Internationally known self-defense expert and New York Times bestselling author Tim Larkin discusses the concepts behind his books 'How to Survive the Most Critical 5 Seconds of Your Life' and 'When Violence is the Answer: Learning How to Do What It Takes When Your Life Is At Stake'. He says the average person can benefit from learning potentially lethal 'self-protection' moves, not just 'self-defense' moves, so they they can survive a dangerous situation. You can learn more about him at his website, http://www.timlarkin.com. Our sponsor, Green Chef, is a CCOF-certified meal kit company that makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Whether you’re Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or just looking to eat more balanced meals, Green Chef offers a range of recipes to suit your preferences. And Green Chef has expanded its menu! Now choose from more than 30 recipes weekly, with the option to mix and match meals from different dietary preferences in the same box, without changing your plan. For example, you can order Vegan one day and Keto the next. Try Fast and Fit recipes under 750 calories and ready in less than 10 minutes. Cut down on meal prep with pre-portioned and prepped ingredients, including pre-measured sauces, spices and dressings. Go to GreenChef.com/nobody60 and use code nobody60 to get 60% off plus free shipping!

Mar 28, 2023 • 32min
Katharine Brooks: ...to relax and enjoy the college experience
The world’s most popular career book is "What Color Is Your Parachute?", which has been in print for more than 50 years and was written by the late Richard Bolles. Now available is the book, "What Color Is Your Parachute For College: Pave Your Path from Major to Meaningful Work". It’s described as the only guide students need for making the most of their college career from start to finish. It was adapted from Bolles’ bestseller and authored by our guest on this episode, award-winning counselor and career coach Katharine Brooks. Her website is https://katharinebrooks.com/ Our sponsor, Green Chef, is a CCOF-certified meal kit company that makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Whether you’re Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or just looking to eat more balanced meals, Green Chef offers a range of recipes to suit your preferences. And Green Chef has expanded its menu! Now choose from more than 30 recipes weekly, with the option to mix and match meals from different dietary preferences in the same box, without changing your plan. For example, you can order Vegan one day and Keto the next. Try Fast and Fit recipes under 750 calories and ready in less than 10 minutes. Cut down on meal prep with pre-portioned and prepped ingredients, including pre-measured sauces, spices and dressings. Go to GreenChef.com/nobody60 and use code nobody60 to get 60% off plus free shipping!