
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

Mar 24, 2023 • 36min
Dr. Eben Alexander: ...how my near death experience would give me proof of heaven
Near-death experiences are the topic on this episode with our guest, neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander, who once strongly doubted the existence of an afterlife. However, after he contracted E. coli meningitis, he ended up in a coma for seven days and had a life changing experience. He came to the conclusion that the brain does not create consciousness and that consciousness survives bodily death. He is the author of several books, including the #1 New York Times Bestseller called, "Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife". His website is http://ebenalexander.com/ The Women’s Meditation Network creates and publishes guided meditations and music through their expanding network of podcasts. The Women’s Meditation Network has podcasts available at your fingertips to help you calm down, sleep better and feel less stress. These podcasts are the tools you need, when you need them, to find your inner voice and get to know yourself better. With the Women’s Meditation Network, you can listen and enjoy the meditation experience easily, whether you’re a novice or someone with a lot of meditation experience. Follow the Women’s Meditation Network now, wherever you listen to podcasts and start listening for free today. Just search the Women’s Meditation Network on your favorite podcast app and follow. Or visit WomensMeditationNetwork.com.

Mar 24, 2023 • 32min
Nicole Lapin: ...how to go from burnout to balance
Our guest is Nicole Lapin, the bestselling author of the books, Rich Bitch and Boss Bitch. Her latest book is called, Becoming Super Woman: A 12-step Plan to Go from Burnout to Balance. She's a longtime business and money reporter and anchor whose work you may have seen on CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, Bloomberg TV and elsewhere. Her website is https://nicolelapin.com/ The Women’s Meditation Network creates and publishes guided meditations and music through their expanding network of podcasts. The Women’s Meditation Network has podcasts available at your fingertips to help you calm down, sleep better and feel less stress. These podcasts are the tools you need, when you need them, to find your inner voice and get to know yourself better. With the Women’s Meditation Network, you can listen and enjoy the meditation experience easily, whether you’re a novice or someone with a lot of meditation experience. Follow the Women’s Meditation Network now, wherever you listen to podcasts and start listening for free today. Just search the Women’s Meditation Network on your favorite podcast app and follow. Or visit WomensMeditationNetwork.com.

Mar 23, 2023 • 28min
Peter Russell: ...how much worry gets in the way happiness (but it's fixable!)
All of us have negative thoughts and feelings we ought to let go of—like expectations, grudges, certain beliefs and judgements. But we hang on to them. Our guest on this episode, Peter Russell, says we shouldn’t! Peter is a world-renowned author and teacher who believes the critical challenge today is to free human thinking from the limited beliefs and attitudes that lie behind so many of our personal, social and global problems. Peter’s latest book is called "Letting Go of Nothing: Relax Your Mind and Discover the Wonder of Your True Nature". His website is https://www.peterrussell.com/index.php The Women’s Meditation Network creates and publishes guided meditations and music through their expanding network of podcasts. The Women’s Meditation Network has podcasts available at your fingertips to help you calm down, sleep better and feel less stress. These podcasts are the tools you need, when you need them, to find your inner voice and get to know yourself better. With the Women’s Meditation Network, you can listen and enjoy the meditation experience easily, whether you’re a novice or someone with a lot of meditation experience. Follow the Women’s Meditation Network now, wherever you listen to podcasts and start listening for free today. Just search the Women’s Meditation Network on your favorite podcast app and follow. Or visit WomensMeditationNetwork.com.

Mar 21, 2023 • 27min
Leonard Perlmutter: ...that trusting our conscience can solve all of life's challenges
We’ve all heard the advice that we should “let our conscience be our guide”. Our guest on this episode, Leonard Perlmutter, is here to offer guidance on how we can better tune into (and trust) our conscience. Leonard is the founder and director of the non-profit American Meditation Institute. His latest book is called, "YOUR CONSCIENCE: The Key to Unlock Limitless Wisdom and Creativity and Solve All of Life's Challenges". The Women’s Meditation Network creates and publishes guided meditations and music through their expanding network of podcasts. The Women’s Meditation Network has podcasts available at your fingertips to help you calm down, sleep better and feel less stress. These podcasts are the tools you need, when you need them, to find your inner voice and get to know yourself better. With the Women’s Meditation Network, you can listen and enjoy the meditation experience easily, whether you’re a novice or someone with a lot of meditation experience. Follow the Women’s Meditation Network now, wherever you listen to podcasts and start listening for free today. Just search the Women’s Meditation Network on your favorite podcast app and follow. Or visit WomensMeditationNetwork.com.

Mar 21, 2023 • 38min
Dr. Tracey Shors: ...longterm effects of trauma and what we can do to reduce them
Everyone experiences trauma. Whether it’s a specific harrowing event or a series of stressful moments over time, trauma can etch itself into our brains and echo as we remember it over and over throughout our lives. On this episode, we’ll find out about the longterm effects of trauma and what we can do to reduce them. Joining us is neuroscientist Dr. Tracey Shors, who’s the author of the book, "EVERYDAY TRAUMA: Remapping the Brain's Response to Stress, Anxiety, and Painful Memories for a Better Life." The Women’s Meditation Network creates and publishes guided meditations and music through their expanding network of podcasts. The Women’s Meditation Network has podcasts available at your fingertips to help you calm down, sleep better and feel less stress. These podcasts are the tools you need, when you need them, to find your inner voice and get to know yourself better. With the Women’s Meditation Network, you can listen and enjoy the meditation experience easily, whether you’re a novice or someone with a lot of meditation experience. Follow the Women’s Meditation Network now, wherever you listen to podcasts and start listening for free today. Just search the Women’s Meditation Network on your favorite podcast app and follow. Or visit WomensMeditationNetwork.com.

Mar 18, 2023 • 34min
Rebecca Pacheco: ...that befriending my own mind was the key to happiness
We’ve all heard how important it is to live in the moment. But, a lot of us know that’s easier said than done. We also know we should try to do it, but, we don’t know where to begin! So, what do we need to know about meditation and mindfulness? We’ll explore that question on this episode as we talk with our guest, Rebecca Pacheco. She’s an international Yoga teacher whose latest book is called, "Still Life: The Myths and Magic of Mindful Living". Her website is https://rebeccapacheco.com/home 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. Our sponsor, Zocdoc, is the only FREE app that lets you find AND book doctors who are patient reviewed, take your insurance, are available when you need them and treat almost every condition under the sun. On Zocdoc, you’ll find quality doctors who focus on you, listen to you and prioritize your care. Go to Zocdoc.com/NTM and download the Zocdoc app for FREE! Then, find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. If you have a symptom that you’d really like to get checked out, don’t put it off any more! Go to Zocdoc.com/NTM and download the Zocdoc app for FREE!

Mar 17, 2023 • 31min
Juliet Funt: that your value doesn't come from your accomplishments
Are your days often so hectic, you long for a minute to breathe? Yet, you’re too busy to pause for even a moment to think and rest. Our guest on this episode, Juliet Funt, has some great advice for you! Juliet is a consultant to Fortune 500 companies and an in-demand speaker on efficiency and time management. She’s written a book for all of us who are feeling overworked and overwhelmed—and wish we had more to show for all of our busyness. Her book is called, "A MINUTE TO THINK: Reclaim Creativity, Conquer Busyness, and Do Your Best Work". Her website is julietfunt.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. Our sponsor, Zocdoc, is the only FREE app that lets you find AND book doctors who are patient reviewed, take your insurance, are available when you need them and treat almost every condition under the sun. On Zocdoc, you’ll find quality doctors who focus on you, listen to you and prioritize your care. Go to Zocdoc.com/NTM and download the Zocdoc app for FREE! Then, find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. If you have a symptom that you’d really like to get checked out, don’t put it off any more! Go to Zocdoc.com/NTM and download the Zocdoc app for FREE!

Mar 15, 2023 • 33min
Martha Beck: ...what alignment with yourself feels like
Our guest on this episode is the amazing Martha Beck, who's a bestselling author and Harvard-trained sociologist known as “Oprah Winfrey’s life coach”. Her latest bestselling book is called, "The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self." The work she is probably best known for is about following your gut instinct instead of being led by society's expectations. Her website is marthabeck.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. Our sponsor, Zocdoc, is the only FREE app that lets you find AND book doctors who are patient reviewed, take your insurance, are available when you need them and treat almost every condition under the sun. On Zocdoc, you’ll find quality doctors who focus on you, listen to you and prioritize your care. Go to Zocdoc.com/NTM and download the Zocdoc app for FREE! Then, find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. If you have a symptom that you’d really like to get checked out, don’t put it off any more! Go to Zocdoc.com/NTM and download the Zocdoc app for FREE!

Mar 15, 2023 • 36min
Deborah Tuerkheimer: ...that a credibility complex shapes all of us
The vast majority of sexual abuse victims in this country are girls and women. Statistics show that most abusers are men and most sexual assault complaints never result in an arrest, much less charges, a prosecution, or a conviction. On this episode, we’ll take a look at the cultural and legal forces that ‘downgrade the credibility’ of sexual abuse survivors. Our guest is former special victims prosecutor and legal scholar Deborah Tuerkheimer who’s a leading authority on sexual violence. She’s the author of the new book, "CREDIBLE: Why We Doubt Accusers and Protect Abusers." Her website is deborahtuerkheimer.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. Our sponsor, Zocdoc, is the only FREE app that lets you find AND book doctors who are patient reviewed, take your insurance, are available when you need them and treat almost every condition under the sun. On Zocdoc, you’ll find quality doctors who focus on you, listen to you and prioritize your care. Go to Zocdoc.com/NTM and download the Zocdoc app for FREE! Then, find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. If you have a symptom that you’d really like to get checked out, don’t put it off any more! Go to Zocdoc.com/NTM and download the Zocdoc app for FREE!

Mar 14, 2023 • 38min
Laura Trujillo: ...grieving with loss after the suicide of a loved one
Every year, 47,000 people in the United States lose their lives to suicide. For each of those deaths, it’s estimated that 6 to 32 close family members and friends are forced to cope with the loss and to search for answers. Our guest on this episode, Laura Trujillo, knows what it’s like to be a grieving and confused loved one in the aftermath of suicide. She writes about it in her new book, "Stepping Back from the Ledge: A Daughter’s Search for Truth and Renewal". Her website is https://www.lauratrujillo.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. Our sponsor, Zocdoc, is the only FREE app that lets you find AND book doctors who are patient reviewed, take your insurance, are available when you need them and treat almost every condition under the sun. On Zocdoc, you’ll find quality doctors who focus on you, listen to you and prioritize your care. Go to Zocdoc.com/NTM and download the Zocdoc app for FREE! Then, find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. If you have a symptom that you’d really like to get checked out, don’t put it off any more! Go to Zocdoc.com/NTM and download the Zocdoc app for FREE!