

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.
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Feb 10, 2023 • 29min
Stephanie Foo: ...how profoundly your childhood can impact every minute of your day
Our guest on this episode is acclaimed writer and journalist Stephanie Foo, author of the book, "What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma". The book has been described as both “harrowing and inspirational”, packed with valuable insight into trauma and the healing process. Her website is stephaniefoo.me. 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.

Feb 9, 2023 • 30min
Fawn Germer: ...That I Would Win
The pandemic dealt a terrible blow to many workers who lost their jobs completely, were laid-off or had their hours and salaries cut. It forced millions of people to re-think their lives, jobs and careers. That’s why we’re excited to talk with our guest on this episode, Fawn Germer. Fawn is a four-time Pulitzer Prize-nominated investigative journalist and the best-selling author of several books, including the Oprah pick, "Hard Won Wisdom". She’s a sought-after speaker on leadership and her latest book is called, "Coming Back: How to Win the Job You Want When You’ve Lost the Job You Need". 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.

Feb 8, 2023 • 30min
Panache Desai: ...that I was enough
Our guest on this episode is international bestselling author, and renowned spiritual and thought leader Panache Desai, who has been a favorite guest on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday. There's no better time to learn to be the best, truest versions of ourselves and reach our potential than now. His latest book is called "You Are Enough: Revealing the Soul to Discover Your Power, Potential and Possibility". His website is https://www.panachedesai.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.

Feb 7, 2023 • 31min
Greg McKeown: ...that people who do extraordinary things are just ordinary people
We’re very excited to welcome back our guest on this episode, bestselling author Greg McKeown. Greg is a highly respected leadership and business strategist and author of the New York Times bestseller, "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less". That book explored how we can do less, but do better in every area of our lives by embracing the practice of “essentialism”. Greg’s newest book is another New York Times bestseller. It’s called, "Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most". His website is https://gregmckeown.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.

Feb 3, 2023 • 33min
Dan Millman: ...not to take my thoughts (or myself!) so seriously
Soak in the wisdom and observations of our guest on this episode, international best-selling author and master coach, Dan Millman. Dan is a former world champion athlete, university coach, martial arts instructor, and college professor whose 20-year spiritual quest led him to write his first book, "Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives". Daily Harvest is on a mission to make it easy to eat more fruits and vegetables! Daily Harvest delivers delicious Harvest Bowls, Soups, Flatbreads, Snacks, Smoothies, Lattes, and more, built on organic fruits and vegetables. Daily Harvest works directly with farmers to source the best ingredients and freeze them at peak ripeness to lock in flavor and nutrients. Try Daily Harvest’s Tomato and Basil Flatbread or their Butternut Squash and Rosemary Soup! For a quick snack, check out Daily Harvest Bites in flavors like Raspberry and Fig, or Hazelnut and Chocolate. Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/nobodytoldme to get up to forty dollars off your first box!

Feb 3, 2023 • 29min
Lisa Woodruff: ...how to organize the mountains of paper we all accumulate
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the amount of paper you’ve accumulated? Have catalogs, magazines and tax records taken over more space than you’d like? Are you at a loss to decide how you’ll ever conquer the paper clutter around you? If so, you’ll want to hear what our guest, professional organizer Lisa Woodruff has to say. Lisa’s the author of several books on organization, including the latest, "The Paper Solution: What to Shred, What to Save, and How to Stop It From Taking Over Your Life". Daily Harvest is on a mission to make it easy to eat more fruits and vegetables! Daily Harvest delivers delicious Harvest Bowls, Soups, Flatbreads, Snacks, Smoothies, Lattes, and more, built on organic fruits and vegetables. Daily Harvest works directly with farmers to source the best ingredients and freeze them at peak ripeness to lock in flavor and nutrients. Try Daily Harvest’s Tomato and Basil Flatbread or their Butternut Squash and Rosemary Soup! For a quick snack, check out Daily Harvest Bites in flavors like Raspberry and Fig, or Hazelnut and Chocolate. Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/nobodytoldme to get up to forty dollars off your first box!

Feb 2, 2023 • 31min
Ross Douthat: ...that an illness can imprison you
What's it like to suffer from a chronic, mysterious illness which the medical establishment doesn’t know how to diagnose and treat? Where do you look for answers? And, how does this impact your life? We delve into those questions on this episode with our guest, longtime New York Times opinion columnist Ross Douthat, who is known for writing on politics, religion, moral values, higher education and film. He’s with us to talk about his latest book, which is a very personal one called, "The Deep Places: A Memoir of Illness and Discovery". Daily Harvest is on a mission to make it easy to eat more fruits and vegetables! Daily Harvest delivers delicious Harvest Bowls, Soups, Flatbreads, Snacks, Smoothies, Lattes, and more, built on organic fruits and vegetables. Daily Harvest works directly with farmers to source the best ingredients and freeze them at peak ripeness to lock in flavor and nutrients. Try Daily Harvest’s Tomato and Basil Flatbread or their Butternut Squash and Rosemary Soup! For a quick snack, check out Daily Harvest Bites in flavors like Raspberry and Fig, or Hazelnut and Chocolate. Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/nobodytoldme to get up to forty dollars off your first box!

Feb 1, 2023 • 31min
Humble The Poet: ...vulnerability is the only currency we have to connect with people
Joining us once again is Humble the Poet, a Canadian philosopher, blogger and author. His book, "UNLEARN: 101 Simple Truths for a Better Life" was originally crowd-funded and self-published…and became a bestseller. Humble’s new book is called, "How to Be Love (d): Simple Truths for Going Easier on Yourself, Embracing Imperfection and Loving Your Way to a Better Life". His website is https://www.humblethepoet.com/ Daily Harvest is on a mission to make it easy to eat more fruits and vegetables! Daily Harvest delivers delicious Harvest Bowls, Soups, Flatbreads, Snacks, Smoothies, Lattes, and more, built on organic fruits and vegetables. Daily Harvest works directly with farmers to source the best ingredients and freeze them at peak ripeness to lock in flavor and nutrients. Try Daily Harvest’s Tomato and Basil Flatbread or their Butternut Squash and Rosemary Soup! For a quick snack, check out Daily Harvest Bites in flavors like Raspberry and Fig, or Hazelnut and Chocolate. Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/nobodytoldme to get up to forty dollars off your first box!

Jan 31, 2023 • 33min
Maggie Smith: ...why we need to 'keep moving' through difficult times
We’re delighted to welcome back bestselling poet and author Maggie Smith. Her book, "Keep Moving: Notes on Loss, Creativity, and Change", became a breakout bestseller in the midst of the pandemic. Her powerful collection of quotes and essays on facing life’s challenges with creativity, courage, and resilience provided inspiration to people around the world who were experiencing one of the toughest times in their lives. Now, Maggie has developed an interactive workbook to guide readers on their own journeys toward growth during times of grief and uncertainty. It’s called, "Keep Moving: The Journal". Her website is maggiesmithpoet.com. Daily Harvest is on a mission to make it easy to eat more fruits and vegetables! Daily Harvest delivers delicious Harvest Bowls, Soups, Flatbreads, Snacks, Smoothies, Lattes, and more, built on organic fruits and vegetables. Daily Harvest works directly with farmers to source the best ingredients and freeze them at peak ripeness to lock in flavor and nutrients. Try Daily Harvest’s Tomato and Basil Flatbread or their Butternut Squash and Rosemary Soup! For a quick snack, check out Daily Harvest Bites in flavors like Raspberry and Fig, or Hazelnut and Chocolate. Go to DAILYHARVEST.com/nobodytoldme to get up to forty dollars off your first box!

Jan 27, 2023 • 33min
Terri Cole: ...setting boundaries in your personal & professional life to live more freely
Do you find it tough to set healthy limits in your personal and professional relationships? On this episode, we’ll find out why some of us have trouble setting boundaries and how we can change. Joining us is psychotherapist and relationship expert Terri Cole who says the most successful and satisfied people on the planet have one thing in common: the ability to create and communicate clear, healthy boundaries. Terri’s latest book is called, "Boundary Boss: The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen and (Finally) Live Free". Nom Nom uses the latest science and insights to make real, good food for dogs. Their nutrient-packed recipes are crafted by Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionists, made fresh, and shipped FREE to your door. Nom Nom’s already delivered over 40 million meals to good dogs like yours, inspiring millions of clean bowls and tail wags. Nom Nom comes with a Money Back Guarantee. If your dog’s tail isn’t wagging within 30 days, Nom Nom will refund your first order. No fillers. No nonsense. Just Nom Nom. Go Right Now for 50% off your no-risk two week trial at trynom.com/Nobody