Nobody Told Me!

Our guest, Cody Keenan, had a front row seat to history, serving as President Barack Obama’s Chief White House speechwriter and post-presidential collaborator.  Cody has written about the experience in the New York Times bestseller, "Grace:  President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America".   It's a fascinating account of what he considers to be the ten most dramatic days of the Obama presidency.  His website is codykeenan.com     Thanks to our sponsors of this episode!: Our sponsor, Blissy, sells 100% Mulberry silk pillowcases, sleep masks and other products to help you get a great night’s sleep!  Silk is what’s best for your hair and skin. It reduces frizz, tangles and prevents breakage. You'll love the way your skin looks and the way your hair feels after sleeping on a Blissy pillowcase.  Blissy’s pillowcases regulate temperature keeping you cool at night.  They're hypoallergenic, machine-washable and durable.  They're available in many different prints and colors and make great gifts because there's an option for everyone, even kids. With the holidays just around the corner, why not give the gift of better sleep? Blissy products come in gift-ready packaging!  Sleep better with Blissy and use code NOBODY to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/NOBODY     Our sponsor, Ritual’s Essential Protein, is a delicious, plant-based protein powder with three distinct formulas designed to meet the body’s changing protein needs during different life stages.  There’s Daily Shake 18+, Daily Shake 50+ and Daily Shake Pregnancy and Postpartum. Each of these three thoughtful formulas contains 20 grams of pea protein per serving. Ritual’s Essential Protein powder is a good foundation for your health that’s easy to incorporate into your daily rituals—just add water, shake and sip! Ritual offers a super flexible subscription service with free shipping for subscribers, free, easy cancellation and a money-back guarantee within the trial period. Ready to shake up your protein Ritual? Our Nobody Told Me! listeners get 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/NTM.

Women’s leadership advocate Marianne Schnall joins us on this episode.  Marianne is the founder and executive director of Feminist.com which is a leading women’s website and non-profit organization.  She’s also the author of the book, "Leading the Way:  Inspiring Words for Women on How to Live and Lead with Courage, Confidence, and Authenticity".  And, she’s also written a new book for girls called, "Dare to Be You:  Inspirational Advice for Girls on Finding Your Voice, Living Fearlessly and Making a Difference".  Her website is http://www.marianneschnall.com/   Note: This episode was previously aired.   Thanks to our sponsor of this episode!: Our sponsor, Ritual’s Essential Protein, is a delicious, plant-based protein powder with three distinct formulas designed to meet the body’s changing protein needs during different life stages.  There’s Daily Shake 18+, Daily Shake 50+ and Daily Shake Pregnancy and Postpartum. Each of these three thoughtful formulas contains 20 grams of pea protein per serving. Ritual’s Essential Protein powder is a good foundation for your health that’s easy to incorporate into your daily rituals—just add water, shake and sip! Ritual offers a super flexible subscription service with free shipping for subscribers, free, easy cancellation and a money-back guarantee within the trial period. Ready to shake up your protein Ritual? Our Nobody Told Me! listeners get 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/NTM.

Do you feel uncomfortable in some social situations?  Do you feel self-conscious and insecure and wish you could do something about that?  If so, you’ll want to hear what our guest, Dr. Ellen Hendriksen has to say.  Ellen is a clinical psychologist who has helped millions of people overcome social anxiety.  She’s the author of book, "How To Be Yourself: Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety".  Her website is https://www.ellenhendriksen.com/about   Note: This episode was previously aired.   Thanks to our sponsors of this episode!: Our sponsor, Blissy, sells 100% Mulberry silk pillowcases, sleep masks and other products to help you get a great night’s sleep!  Silk is what’s best for your hair and skin. It reduces frizz, tangles and prevents breakage. You'll love the way your skin looks and the way your hair feels after sleeping on a Blissy pillowcase.  Blissy’s pillowcases regulate temperature keeping you cool at night.  They're hypoallergenic, machine-washable and durable.  They're available in many different prints and colors and make great gifts because there's an option for everyone, even kids. With the holidays just around the corner, why not give the gift of better sleep? Blissy products come in gift-ready packaging!  Sleep better with Blissy and use code NOBODY to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/NOBODY       Our sponsor, Ritual’s Essential Protein, is a delicious, plant-based protein powder with three distinct formulas designed to meet the body’s changing protein needs during different life stages.  There’s Daily Shake 18+, Daily Shake 50+ and Daily Shake Pregnancy and Postpartum. Each of these three thoughtful formulas contains 20 grams of pea protein per serving. Ritual’s Essential Protein powder is a good foundation for your health that’s easy to incorporate into your daily rituals—just add water, shake and sip! Ritual offers a super flexible subscription service with free shipping for subscribers, free, easy cancellation and a money-back guarantee within the trial period. Ready to shake up your protein Ritual? Our Nobody Told Me! listeners get 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/NTM.

Friendship is the topic and our guest, Diane Barth,  is a psychotherapist and the author of "I Know How You Feel: The Joy and Heartbreak of Friendship in Women's Lives". She writes the blog, 'Off the Couch' for Psychology Today. In addition, her articles have been published in the Clinical Social Work Journal, Psychoanalytic Dialogues, Psychoanalytic Psychology, and other professional journals.  Her website is https://www.dianebarth.net/   Note: This episode ws previously aired.   Thanks to our sponsors of this episode!: Our sponsor, Blissy, sells 100% Mulberry silk pillowcases, sleep masks and other products to help you get a great night’s sleep!  Silk is what’s best for your hair and skin. It reduces frizz, tangles and prevents breakage. You'll love the way your skin looks and the way your hair feels after sleeping on a Blissy pillowcase.  Blissy’s pillowcases regulate temperature keeping you cool at night.  They're hypoallergenic, machine-washable and durable.  They're available in many different prints and colors and make great gifts because there's an option for everyone, even kids. With the holidays just around the corner, why not give the gift of better sleep? Blissy products come in gift-ready packaging!  Sleep better with Blissy and use code NOBODY to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/NOBODY       Our sponsor, Ritual’s Essential Protein, is a delicious, plant-based protein powder with three distinct formulas designed to meet the body’s changing protein needs during different life stages.  There’s Daily Shake 18+, Daily Shake 50+ and Daily Shake Pregnancy and Postpartum. Each of these three thoughtful formulas contains 20 grams of pea protein per serving. Ritual’s Essential Protein powder is a good foundation for your health that’s easy to incorporate into your daily rituals—just add water, shake and sip! Ritual offers a super flexible subscription service with free shipping for subscribers, free, easy cancellation and a money-back guarantee within the trial period. Ready to shake up your protein Ritual? Our Nobody Told Me! listeners get 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/NTM.

Our guest, Dr. Corey Yeager, joins us as we explore some of the questions you may want to ask yourself to gain self-compassion, discover your purpose, and explore who you want to be.  Dr. Yeager is a marriage and family therapist who is the team therapist and Life Coach for the Detroit Pistons.  He is the author of a fantastic new book called, "How Am I Doing?: 40 Conversations to Have With Yourself".  His website is http://doctorcoreyyeager.com/     Thanks to our sponsors of this episode!: Our sponsor, Blissy, sells 100% Mulberry silk pillowcases, sleep masks and other products to help you get a great night’s sleep!  Silk is what’s best for your hair and skin. It reduces frizz, tangles and prevents breakage. You'll love the way your skin looks and the way your hair feels after sleeping on a Blissy pillowcase.  Blissy’s pillowcases regulate temperature keeping you cool at night.  They're hypoallergenic, machine-washable and durable.  They're available in many different prints and colors and make great gifts because there's an option for everyone, even kids. With the holidays just around the corner, why not give the gift of better sleep? Blissy products come in gift-ready packaging!  Sleep better with Blissy and use code NOBODY to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/NOBODY     Our sponsor, Ritual’s Essential Protein, is a delicious, plant-based protein powder with three distinct formulas designed to meet the body’s changing protein needs during different life stages.  There’s Daily Shake 18+, Daily Shake 50+ and Daily Shake Pregnancy and Postpartum. Each of these three thoughtful formulas contains 20 grams of pea protein per serving. Ritual’s Essential Protein powder is a good foundation for your health that’s easy to incorporate into your daily rituals—just add water, shake and sip! Ritual offers a super flexible subscription service with free shipping for subscribers, free, easy cancellation and a money-back guarantee within the trial period. Ready to shake up your protein Ritual? Our Nobody Told Me! listeners get 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/NTM.

Our guest, Mastin Kipp, is a best-selling author, speaker, and creator of Functional Life Coaching, a personal development company for people who are seeking rapid transformation in their lives.  Oprah Winfrey calls him, “a thought leader of the next generation of spiritual thinkers.”   Mastin is the author of, "Claim Your Power:  A 40-Day Journey to Dissolve the Hidden Blocks that Keep You Stuck and Finally Thrive in Your Life’s Unique Purpose".  You can learn more about him at http://www.mastinkipp.com.   Note: This episode was previously aired.   Thanks to our sponsors of this episode!: Our sponsor, Blissy, sells 100% Mulberry silk pillowcases, sleep masks and other products to help you get a great night’s sleep!  Silk is what’s best for your hair and skin. It reduces frizz, tangles and prevents breakage. You'll love the way your skin looks and the way your hair feels after sleeping on a Blissy pillowcase.  Blissy’s pillowcases regulate temperature keeping you cool at night.  They're hypoallergenic, machine-washable and durable.  They're available in many different prints and colors and make great gifts because there's an option for everyone, even kids. With the holidays just around the corner, why not give the gift of better sleep? Blissy products come in gift-ready packaging!  Sleep better with Blissy and use code NOBODY to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/NOBODY    Our sponsor, Ritual’s Essential Protein, is a delicious, plant-based protein powder with three distinct formulas designed to meet the body’s changing protein needs during different life stages.  There’s Daily Shake 18+, Daily Shake 50+ and Daily Shake Pregnancy and Postpartum. Each of these three thoughtful formulas contains 20 grams of pea protein per serving. Ritual’s Essential Protein powder is a good foundation for your health that’s easy to incorporate into your daily rituals—just add water, shake and sip! Ritual offers a super flexible subscription service with free shipping for subscribers, free, easy cancellation and a money-back guarantee within the trial period. Ready to shake up your protein Ritual? Our Nobody Told Me! listeners get 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/NTM.

If you’re looking for ways to increase your self-worth and confidence, join us as we talk with our guest, Majo Molfino.  Majo is a Stanford University-trained designer and women’s leadership expert, who uses her knowledge and training in design to help women build creative confidence.  She’s the author of the book, “Break the Good Girl Myth: How to Dismantle Outdated Rules, Unleash Your Power, and Design a More Purposeful Life”.  Her website is https://majomolfino.com/   Note: This episode was previously aired.   Thanks to our sponsor of this episode!: Gladskin is a new category of skin treatment made for people of all ages with eczema-prone, acne-prone, and rosacea-prone skin.  You may have wondered what actually causes the itchiness, redness, inflammation, and discomfort in the skin.  It’s a disruption of the bacterial environment also called the skin microbiome. Gladskin specifically works to target the imbalance in your skin’s microbiome. But unlike other skin brands and prescription medications, Gladskin uses Micreobalance - a revolutionary protein that restores the balance of the good and bad bacteria that live on your skin so it can finally heal. So if you’ve been frustrated with your treatment options, don’t wait to try Gladskin. They are offering our Nobody Told Me!  listeners 15% off plus free shipping on your first order at gladskin.com/NOBODY   Policygenius is an insurance marketplace that makes it easy to compare quotes from top companies like AIG and Prudential in one place to find your lowest price on life insurance. You could save 50% or more on life insurance by comparing quotes with Policygenius. Options start at just $17 per month for $500,000 of coverage. Just head to Policygenius.com to get personalized quotes in minutes and find the right policy for your needs. The licensed agents at Policygenius work for you, not the insurance companies. They're on hand through the entire process to help you understand your options so you can make decisions with confidence. Policygenius has options that offer coverage in as little as a week and avoid unnecessary medical exams. Policygenius has thousands of five-star reviews across Google and Trustpilot and they’ve helped more than 30 million people shop for insurance since 2014. Head to policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save

Joining us on this episode is New York Times bestselling author Bob Goff, who is on a mission to shake people into the version of their lives they dreamt about before someone told them it was impossible or incorrect.   Bob, who’s known as an “encourager to millions”,  is the creator of the popular Dream Big conferences and author of the new book, Dream Big: Know What You Want, Why You Want It, and What You’re Going to Do About It.   Thanks to our sponsors of this episode!   Our sponsor, Blissy, sells 100% Mulberry silk pillowcases, sleep masks and other products to help you get a great night’s sleep!  Silk is what’s best for your hair and skin. It reduces frizz, tangles and prevents breakage. You'll love the way your skin looks and the way your hair feels after sleeping on a Blissy pillowcase.  Blissy’s pillowcases regulate temperature keeping you cool at night.  They're hypoallergenic, machine-washable and durable.  They're available in many different prints and colors and make great gifts because there's an option for everyone, even kids. With the holidays just around the corner, why not give the gift of better sleep? Blissy products come in gift-ready packaging!  Sleep better with Blissy and use code NOBODY to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/NOBODY    Our sponsor, Ritual’s Essential Protein, is a delicious, plant-based protein powder with three distinct formulas designed to meet the body’s changing protein needs during different life stages.  There’s Daily Shake 18+, Daily Shake 50+ and Daily Shake Pregnancy and Postpartum. Each of these three thoughtful formulas contains 20 grams of pea protein per serving. Ritual’s Essential Protein powder is a good foundation for your health that’s easy to incorporate into your daily rituals—just add water, shake and sip! Ritual offers a super flexible subscription service with free shipping for subscribers, free, easy cancellation and a money-back guarantee within the trial period. Ready to shake up your protein Ritual? Our Nobody Told Me! listeners get 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/NTM.

Are you exercising and eating right to ensure you do all you can to live the longest life possible?  You may be surprised to learn that diet and exercise matter less, and your relationships, personality and emotions matter more in terms of influencing how long you live.   Joining us to explain more about that is science journalist Marta Zaraska, author of the book, "Growing Young: How Friendship, Optimism and Kindness Can Help You Live to 100".  Her website is https://www.zaraska.com/   Note: This episode was previously aired.   Thanks to our sponsors of this episode!:   Gladskin is a new category of skin treatment made for people of all ages with eczema-prone, acne-prone, and rosacea-prone skin.  You may have wondered what actually causes the itchiness, redness, inflammation, and discomfort in the skin.  It’s a disruption of the bacterial environment also called the skin microbiome. Gladskin specifically works to target the imbalance in your skin’s microbiome. But unlike other skin brands and prescription medications, Gladskin uses Micreobalance - a revolutionary protein that restores the balance of the good and bad bacteria that live on your skin so it can finally heal. So if you’ve been frustrated with your treatment options, don’t wait to try Gladskin. They are offering our Nobody Told Me!  listeners 15% off plus free shipping on your first order at gladskin.com/NOBODY   Policygenius is an insurance marketplace that makes it easy to compare quotes from top companies like AIG and Prudential in one place to find your lowest price on life insurance. You could save 50% or more on life insurance by comparing quotes with Policygenius. Options start at just $17 per month for $500,000 of coverage. Just head to Policygenius.com to get personalized quotes in minutes and find the right policy for your needs. The licensed agents at Policygenius work for you, not the insurance companies. They're on hand through the entire process to help you understand your options so you can make decisions with confidence. Policygenius has options that offer coverage in as little as a week and avoid unnecessary medical exams. Policygenius has thousands of five-star reviews across Google and Trustpilot and they’ve helped more than 30 million people shop for insurance since 2014. Head to policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.

With many meetings taking place remotely these days, it's more challenging than ever to communicate with our co-workers in the workplace. Our guest, Alissa Carpenter, is a workplace communications expert who joins us to talk about how we can connect with our team effectively online, how to have difficult and uncomfortable conversations and why differences in gender, age, race, religion and job function are beneficial to helping the company succeed. Her book is called, "How to Listen and Be Heard: Inclusive Conversations at Work".  Her website is http://www.notokthatsokcoach.com/   Note: This episode was previously aired.   Thanks to our sponsors of this episode!: Gladskin is a new category of skin treatment made for people of all ages with eczema-prone, acne-prone, and rosacea-prone skin.  You may have wondered what actually causes the itchiness, redness, inflammation, and discomfort in the skin.  It’s a disruption of the bacterial environment also called the skin microbiome. Gladskin specifically works to target the imbalance in your skin’s microbiome. But unlike other skin brands and prescription medications, Gladskin uses Micreobalance - a revolutionary protein that restores the balance of the good and bad bacteria that live on your skin so it can finally heal. So if you’ve been frustrated with your treatment options, don’t wait to try Gladskin. They are offering our Nobody Told Me!  listeners 15% off plus free shipping on your first order at gladskin.com/NOBODY   Policygenius is an insurance marketplace that makes it easy to compare quotes from top companies like AIG and Prudential in one place to find your lowest price on life insurance. You could save 50% or more on life insurance by comparing quotes with Policygenius. Options start at just $17 per month for $500,000 of coverage. Just head to Policygenius.com to get personalized quotes in minutes and find the right policy for your needs. The licensed agents at Policygenius work for you, not the insurance companies. They're on hand through the entire process to help you understand your options so you can make decisions with confidence. Policygenius has options that offer coverage in as little as a week and avoid unnecessary medical exams. Policygenius has thousands of five-star reviews across Google and Trustpilot and they’ve helped more than 30 million people shop for insurance since 2014. Head to policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.