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How do your beliefs about aging impact your health? Our guest on this episode, Dr. Becca Levy, professor of Public Health and Psychology at Yale, says your age beliefs are so powerful that they define how you experience your later years.  Dr. Levy is credited with creating the field of study that focuses on how positive and negative age stereotypes can have beneficial and adverse effects, respectively, on the health of older people. She's the author of, “Breaking the Age Code: How Your Beliefs About Aging Determine How Long and Well You Live”.  Her website is https://becca-levy.com/

Do you find it difficult to forgive?  Do you wish others would find it easier to forgive you?  Joining us is Dr. Fred Luskin, who’s the Director of the Stanford Forgiveness Projects, an ongoing series of workshops and research projects that investigate the effectiveness of his forgiveness methods on a variety of populations. Dr. Luskin is one of the world’s leading researchers on forgiveness.  He’s the author of the best selling books,  ‘Forgive for Good:  A Proven Prescription for Health and Happiness and Forgive for Love:  The Missing Ingrediant for a Healthy and Lasting Relationship’.  Check out Dr. Luskin's website at www.learningtoforgive.com

Beloved writer, educator and social activist Lorene Cary joins us on this episode.  She's the author of a beautiful memoir called, "Ladysitting: My Year with Nana at the End of Her Century". It’s received rave reviews including one from O, the Oprah Magazine which called "Ladysitting" simply, “Radiant”.  Her website is https://www.lorenecary.com/

We get 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/.   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, you’ll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify’s single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Shopify’s award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.

Did you suffer from anxiety and depression as a teenager?  Are you the parent of a teen struggling with those issues?  By the time they turn 18, as many as 50% of teens will meet the diagnostic criteria for at least one mental health disorder.  Our guest on this episode is integrative physician Dr. Kenneth Bock, the author of an insightful book called, "Brain Inflamed: Uncovering the Hidden Causes of Anxiety, Depression, and Other Mood Disorders in Adolescents and Teens".  His website is Top-Rated Integrative Doctors | Bock Integrative Medicine

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, you’ll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify’s single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Shopify’s award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.

What role does exercise play in our mental health? On this episode, we’ll explore the science behind the impact physical activity has on our brain function.  Joining us is Dr. Jennifer Heisz, who is a leading expert on the neuroscience of exercise and the Director of the NeuroFit Lab at McMaster University. She’s the author of the book, "MOVE THE BODY, HEAL THE MIND: Overcome Anxiety, Depression, and Dementia and Improve Focus, Creativity, and Sleep".  Her website is https://www.jenniferheisz.com.".

Ever wondered how you can become more creative? What is creativity, anyway? And why are some of us more creative than others? Those are the questions we’ll be exploring with our guest on this episode. Joining us is bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize winning New York Times reporter Matt Richtel, author of, "INSPIRED: Understanding Creativity--A Journey Through Art, Science, and the Soul".  His website is https://www.mattrichtel.com/about-matt 

Few of us lead lives that are untouched by narcissists. If we’re in a relationship with one, or have a narcissistic boss, we may find ourselves feeling self-doubt, despair, confusion, anxiety and depression. Joining us is clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Ramani Durvasula, who is on a mission to demystify and dismantle the toxic influence of narcissism. We talked with her about her book, "Don't You Know Who I Am?": How to Stay Sane in an Era of Narcissism, Entitlement, and Incivility". Her website is https://doctor-ramani.com/

Our guest on this episode has advice that just might save your life…or the life of someone you love.  Joining us is Spencer Coursen, one of the world’s top experts in threat management.  He is a former Army Ranger who has developed and led security plans for numerous major celebrities, sports stars, and corporate executives. He’s the founder of the Coursen Security Group and the author of the book, 'THE SAFETY TRAP: A Security Expert’s Secrets for Staying Safe in a Dangerous World'.  https://www.thesafetytrap.com/

Join us as we explore how a simple shift in thinking can change everything you believe about your own happiness.  Our guest is New York Times bestselling author Cy Wakeman whose new book is called, "Life’s Messy, Live Happy:  Things Don’t Have to be Perfect for You to be Content".  Her website is realitybasedleadership.com.

Millions of Americans sell their own blood plasma for cash every year.   On this episode, we’ll find out more about the blood plasma industry and how it preys on some of the country’s most marginalized communities.  Our guest is award winning journalist Kathleen McLaughlin, whose latest book is called, "Blood Money: The Story of Life, Death and Profit Inside America’s Blood Industry".

Did you know your brain consumes about 20% of the calories you eat each day? On this episode, we find out about how the foods you eat impact your mental health. Joining us is Dr. Drew Ramsey, who is a nutritional psychiatrist and the founder of the Brain Food Clinic in New York City.  He's the author of several books, including, "Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety: Nourish Your Way to Better Mental Health in Six Weeks". His website is drewramseymd.com.

Our guest on this episode is Drew Dudley, is a leadership expert whose TEDx Talk, “Everyday Leadership:  The Lollipop Moment”, has been voted one of the most inspirational TED Talks of all time.   Drew is the author of the book, “This Is Day One:  A Practical Guide to Leadership That Matters”.  He believes everyone has leadership qualities within themselves and is passionate about helping people discover them. Learn more about Drew on his website at https://www.drewdudley.com.

Anger is the topic on this episode as we explore how we can best cope with our own anger and that of those around us.  Our guest is anger expert Ryan Martin, who's a psychology professor at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Among other things, he researches and writes on healthy and unhealthy expressions of anger.  He's the author of "Why We Get Mad: How to Use Your Anger for Positive Change". 

We get a fun, behind-the-scenes look at what it was like to work at Vanity Fair magazine during a magical time in the magazine business. Our guest is Dana Brown, who was a 21-year old college dropout when he was hired by legendary Vanity Fair Editor-in-Chief, Graydon Carter.  Over the course of 25 years, Dana rose up the ranks to become the magazine’s deputy editor. He’s written about this coming-of-age experience dealing with celebrities, politicians, journalists, photographers and the like in his book, "Dilettante: True Tales of Excess, Triumph and Disaster."

What does it take to become the CEO of a major corporation? What can we all learn from the top CEO’s about running smaller businesses or better managing our own lives? We explore those questions with our guest on this episode, Carolyn Dewar, who coaches many Fortune 100 CEOs to maximize their effectiveness in the role. She’s also the co-author of the book, "CEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets that Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest".

Joining us again is psychologist and author Dr. Guy Winch to talk about why he’s partnering with Mindbloom, a leader in psychedelic therapy, to develop a new program for Recovering from Rejection and Failure using the drug Ketamine.  Dr. Winch is a leading advocate for integrating the science of emotional health into our daily lives.  His website is guywinch.com and mindbloom’s website is mindbloom.com.

Do your co-workers make life tough for you on the job? Our guest on this episode is social psychologist Tessa West, who's an expert on difficult workplace relationships, specializing in interpersonal interaction and communication. She's the author of "Jerks at Work: Toxic Coworkers and What to Do About Them."  Her website is https://www.tessawestauthor.com.

How can you become more productive without adding more stress to your life?  Our guest, Dr. Alice Boyes, joins us as we explore the techniques we can all use to be the most growth-oriented and effective version of ourselves.  Dr. Boyes is a clinical psychologist turned writer whose latest book is called "Stress Free Productivity: A Personalized Toolkit to Become Your Most Efficient and Creative Self".  Her website is https://www.aliceboyes.com/

Joining us on this episode is Gabrielle Bernstein, who's been labeled a new thought leader by Oprah Winfrey. Gabby was included in Oprah's Super Soul 100, a group of 100 trailblazers whose vision and life's work are bringing a higher level of consciousness to the world.  Gabby is the author of eight books, the latest of which is called "Happy Days: The Guided Path from Trauma to Profound Freedom and Inner Peace."

What does it mean to be a highly sensitive individual? Why does sensitivity have a negative stigma?  How you can embrace your sensitivity?  Joining us on this episode is Andre Solo, co-author, with Jenn Granneman, of the new book, "Sensitive:  The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too Much World".

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.  He's the author of, "You Are Enough: Revealing the Soul to Discover Your Power, Potential and Possibility".  His website is https://www.panachedesai.com/

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".

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 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.

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". His website is https://www.peacefulwarrior.com/

Most of us are familiar with the idea of one-on-one therapy, but have you ever considered the possibility of group therapy? On this episode, hear from New York Times bestselling author Christie Tate, author of the book, Group: How One Therapist and A Circle of Strangers Saved My Life. The book is described as “the memoir of a guarded, over-achieving, self-lacerating young lawyer who reluctantly agrees to get psychologically and emotionally naked in a room of six complete strangers—her psychotherapy group—and in turn finds human connection, and herself.  Her website is https://christietate.com/group/

Few topics are more fascinating and mysterious than the history of life on earth. Our guest on this episode is paleontologist and evolutionary biologist Henry Gee, who is the author of several books, the latest of which is called, "A Very Short History of Life on Earth: 4.6 Billion Years in 12 Pithy Chapters".  His website is https:/averyshorthistoryoflifeonearth.blogspot.com/

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. 

Have you ever thought about how your life is constantly being swayed by small, seemingly insignificant, decisions?  Our guest is social scientist Brian Klaas who’s done extensive research into how seemingly inconsequential actions have life-changing consequences. Brian is a professor of global politics at University College London and the author of the new book,  "Fluke: Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do Matters".  His website is brianpklaas.com.

If you see yourself as a perfectionist, learn how to get your perfectionism to work for you and not against you.  Our guest is psychotherapist Katherine Morgan Schafler, who is a former on-site therapist at Google and the author of the new book,  "THE PERFECTIONIST’S GUIDE TO LOSING CONTROL:  A Path to Peace and Power".

What does it mean to “live a good life”? And how can we do that? We explore those questions on this episode as we talk with two Notre Dame philosophy professors who’ve written a great guide for examining the quality and meaning of one’s own life.  Our guests are Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko whose book is called, "The Good Life Method: Reasoning Through the Big Questions of Happiness, Faith and Meaning". 

If you could use some help simplifying and streamlining your living environment, help is on the way!  Our guest is professional organizer Jen Robin, the founder and CEO of the organizational and lifestyle company known as “Life in Jeneral”.  Jen is the author of the book, "LIFE IN JENERAL: A Joyful Guide to Organizing Your Home and Creating the Space for What Matters Most".  Her website is https://www.lifeinjeneral.com/about

We’re excited to welcome Captain Sandy Yawn to the show.   Captain Sandy is a super-yacht captain with over 30 years of international maritime experience.  Captain Sandy is perhaps best known as the star of the hit reality series, "Below Deck Mediterranean". She’s the author of the book, "Be The Calm or Be The Storm: Leadership Lessons from a Woman at the Helm".  Her website is captainsandyyawn.com.  She is also the co-host of the podcast, "The Captain Sandy and Leah Rae Show".

If you’ve ever felt bad when someone has told you to “just be happy!”, then this episode is for you. We explore the limits of positive thinking with our guest, psychotherapist Whitney Goodman. Whitney is the author of the book, "TOXIC POSITIVITY: Keeping it Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy", which is described as a powerful guide to owning our emotions—especially the difficult ones.  Her website is https://sitwithwhit.com/

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". Her website is https://www.terricole.com/

Did you know that we spend around 70% of our lives sitting or lying completely still?  A sedentary lifestyle is not only bad for your body, it can also result in anxiety, depression and a lower overall IQ. Our guest on this episode is science journalist Caroline Williams, who says simple movement has the power to improve every aspect of our lives. Caroline is the author of the book, "Move: How the New Science of Body Movement Can Set Your Mind Free".  Her website is https://www.carolinewilliams.net/

Our guest is Dr. Shefali Tsabary, a renowned clinical psychologist and New York Times Bestselling author. She specializes in family dynamics and personal development integrating Western psychology and Eastern philosophy.  On this episode, she talks about some of the concepts explained in her book, "A Radical Awakening—Turn Pain into Power, Embrace Your Truth, Live Free". Check out her website at drshefali.com

What if you could change an old habit by working on it for just 30 seconds a day? Our guest on this episode, B.J. Fogg, says that making new habits should be fast, easy, and fun -- and the steps are the same for whether you want to floss your teeth more or lose 200 pounds! He has researched human behavior for over twenty years and is the director of the Behavior Design Lab at Stanford University. He's also the author of the book, "Tiny Habits: The Small Changes that Change Everything".

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/

As we begin 2024, join us in taking a non-denominational look at how you can harness the power of prayer in your life and use it to find connection, peace and gratitude.  Our guest is bestselling author and speaker Agapi Stassinopoulos, who describes prayer as “Your ongoing conversation with something larger than yourself.”  She’s the author of, "SPEAKING WITH SPIRIT: 52 Prayers to Guide, Inspire, and Uplift You”.  Her website is https://community.thriveglobal.com/author/agapi-stassinopoulos/

There are times in life when unforeseen circumstances, like the death of a loved one, a sudden illness, the loss of a job or even a global pandemic, can derail our lives. So, how can we care for, and repair, ourselves when life knocks us down?

Your attention span is our topic as we learn about gaining control of our focus and understanding why we get so easily distracted. Joining us is renowned psychologist Dr. Gloria Mark, who has been called “the definitive expert on distraction and multi-tasking.” She’s the author of the book, "Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity".  Her website is gloriamark.com.

Have you ever heard the term, “emotional labor”?  It's that invisible, unappreciated caring you do for other people.  You’re about to hear a lot about it as we talk with our guest, journalist Gemma Hartley, whose viral article "Women Aren't Nags, We're Just Fed Up" was viewed more than two BILLION times!  She's the author of, "Fed Up:  Emotional Labor, Women, and the Way Forward".  Her website is http://www.gemmahartley.com/

Get an in-depth look at the latest thinking on what causes mental illness and what can be done to treat it. Our guest is Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Christopher Palmer, who’s the author of a book that could change your life or that of a loved one who’s struggling with mental illness. It's called, "Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health—and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and More".  His website is chrispalmermd.com.

Coping with pain is the topic on this episode.  Joining us is Dr. Saloni Sharma, who is double board-certified in pain management and rehabilitation medicine. Her new book is called, 'The Pain Solution: 5 Steps to Relieve and Prevent Back Pain, Muscle Pain, and Joint Pain without Medication".  Her website is salonisharmamd.com.

Ever since we saw the television show, Hoarders, we’ve wanted to talk with our guest on this episode, extreme cleaning specialist Matt Paxton. Matt has spent decades helping people sort through messes in attics, basements, garages and elsewhere. He’s the host of the PBS television show, "Legacy List with Matt Paxton", which highlights families that are downsizing or settling an estate of a loved one.

Do you procrastinate? Would you like to stop procrastinating?  Our guest, Tim Pychyl, is the one of the world's leading experts on procrastination. He is the author of "Solving the Procrastination Puzzle" and a contributor to publications like Fortune, Psychology Today, and the Washington Post. His website  is https://www.procrastination.ca/

This is holiday shopping episode is with one of our favorite guests ever, nationally known psychologist Dr. April Lane Benson, specialist in the treatment of compulsive buying disorder.  On this show, Dr. Benson shares some great strategies for how to avoid shopping temptations and why 'experience' gifts make for the most memorable presents.  Sadly, Dr. Benson passed away a couple of years ago.  But, her wisdom about compulsive buying is her legacy, and hopefully, you can benefit from hearing what she had to say.

Our guest is Jacqueline Whitmore, one of the foremost experts on etiquette in the world today and author of "Poised for Success: Mastering the Qualities That Distinguish Outstanding Professionals".  In this episode, we talk about business etiquette, how to approach uncomfortable situations, how to make small talk, how social media has impacted our in-person interactions, and much more.  You can learn more about her at https://etiquetteexpert.com/.

Communications expert Carmine Gallo joins us to talk about insights from his latest book about Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.  The book is  called, "THE BEZOS BLUEPRINT: Communication Secrets of the World’s Greatest Salesman".  Carmine is a bestselling author, Harvard instructor, coach and keynote speaker known for transforming some of the world’s best-known CEO’s into powerful storytellers and communicators.  His website is https://www.carminegallo.com/

The relationship between parents and their adult children, may be difficult at times. For some insight into that, we turn to an expert on the subject, social psychologist and author Jane Adams. Jane’s books include, "When Our Grown Kids Disappoint Us" and "I’m Still Your Mother—how to get along with your grown-up children for the rest of your life".  Her website is https://janeadams.com.

Chris Voss is a former international hostage negotiator for the FBI whose career brought him face-to-face with bank robbers and terrorists. His résumé is extremely impressive: he became the FBI’s lead international kidnapping negotiator, he’s taught negotiation at leading universities, given speeches that have had millions of views, and he’s now sharing with us the skills that have helped him save lives. Chris says life is a series of negotiations you should be prepared for and he explains all about that in his book, 'Never Split the Difference'. Chris is the founder and CEO of the Black Swan Group which trains businesses, individuals, law enforcement and government personnel in negotiations. You can learn more about Chris at https://blackswanltd.com.

How can you raise open-minded and morally grounded kids these days, with an approach that’s rooted in science, psychology, and faith?  And, how can you help your children experience a holiday season filled with spirituality and gratitude? To help answer those questions, we turn to our guests, Rev. Molly Baskette and child psychologist Ellen O’Donnell, who have co-authored a book called, "Bless this Mess:  A Modern Guide to Faith and Parenting in a Chaotic World".

Could you use a new approach to your life and work?  Would you like to be better able to get your point across to others?  Is there a way that you could be more inspirational to others?  If you answered “Yes!” to any of those questions, you’ll want to hear what our guest, Jason Harris, has to say.   Jason is the Co-Founder & CEO of Mekanism, an award-winning creative advertising agency.  He’s also the author of the bestselling book, "The Soulful Art of Persuasion:  The 11 habits that will make anyone a master influencer".

Most of us would love to be great public speakers!  Our guest on this episode, Michael Gelb, has thoughts about public speaking that are refreshingly different than what you may have heard before.  Michael is an executive coach who’s worked with companies like Nike, Microsoft, Merck and DuPont over the past 40 years giving presentations on creativity, innovation and leadership.  His latest book is called "Mastering the Art of Public Speaking: 8 Secrets to Transform Fear and Supercharge Your Career".  His website is https://michaelgelb.com/

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.

The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, but that may not be what you’re experiencing if you’re missing someone who’s passed away.  Our guest on this episode is grief crisis consultant Harold Ivan Smith, who’s written many books on grief including, "A Decembered Grief: Living with Loss While Others are Celebrating".  In this interview, he shares some great advice on how to enjoy this time of year while also celebrating the memory of our loved ones who have died.

If you love to cook, or just love to eat, this episode is for you! We’re excited to welcome our guest, award-winning magazine editor Dorothy Kalins. She’s had a long career in food media and has collaborated on the production of many cookbooks. Dorothy was the founding editor of the food and wine magazine, 'Savure', and she’s the author of a great book called, "The Kitchen Whisperers: Cooking with the Wisdom of Our Friends".  Her website is https:/www.dorothykalins.com.

Think about any major disaster in the world over the past 30 years and our guest, Robert Jensen, was probably on the scene and personally involved for days, months or even years afterward. Robert is the chairman of Kenyon International Emergency Services, which provides crisis management response to hundreds of businesses and governments.  Robert has spent most of his adult life responding to major disasters like the 9/11 attacks, Hurricane Katrina, the 2010 Haitian earthquake and the 2004 South Asian tsunami. He is the author of a gripping book called, "Personal Effects: What Recovering the Dead Teaches Me about Caring for the Living".

We are a mother-daughter duo and on this episode, we’re joined by a father-daughter duo, Dr. Drew Pinsky and his daughter, Paulina. Dr. Drew is a practicing internist and addiction medicine specialist in addition to being a New York Times bestselling author. You probably know him as a trusted source of relationship advice from his TV, radio and podcast appearances over the years. Dr. Drew’s daughter, Paulina, is a writer and educator who is the co-author of a great book with her father. The book is called, "It Doesn’t Have to Be Awkward: Dealing with Relationships, Consent, and Other Hard-to-Talk-About Stuff".

More than one billion people around the world are disabled, yet, there are a lot of misconceptions about what it means to be disabled. Many of us are fearful, confused and unsure of what to say and how to act around someone with a disability. On this episode, we’ll “demystify disabilities” with our guest, well-known disability rights activist, blogger and speaker Emily Ladau, whose work has been featured by the New York Times, CNN, and U.S. News and World Report, to name just a few. She is passionate about, “Getting nondisabled people to stop treating disabled people as a weird cross between precious gems and alien creatures.” She’s the author of the book, "DEMYSTIFYING DISABILITY: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally".  Her website is https://emilyladau.com/

If you want to shake things up in your life, listen to our guest on this episode, Michael Bungay Stanier.  He is the author of the best-selling book, “The Coaching Habit” and the founder of the training and development company, Box of Crayons, which has taught coaching skills to hundreds of thousands of people around the world.  His latest book is called, "How To Begin:  Start Doing Something that Matters".  His website is mbsworks.

Have you ever tried t to change a habit, without success? Our guest on this episode, Professor Katy Milkman, is an award-winning behavioral scientist at The Wharton School.  Katy’s research explores ways that insights from economics and psychology can be used to change behaviors for good.  She’s the author of a book on that topic called, "How to Change:  The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be".  Her website is https://www.katymilkman.com/

Your mindset is the topic on this episode. Do you wish you had emotional skills, habits and ways of looking at the world that served you better? Our guest, Julia Galef, says you can learn new ways of looking at the world and you should! Julia is the co-founder of the Center for Applied Rationality, the host of the podcast, "Rationally Speaking", and the author of the book, "The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don’t".  Her website is https://juliagalef.com/

Many 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/

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/

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.

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/

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.

Our guest on this episode 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.  Note:  This episode was previously aired.

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/.

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

Our guest on this episode is New York Times bestselling author Bob Goff, who's 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 book, "Dream Big: Know What You Want, Why You Want It, and What You’re Going to Do About It".  His website is https://www.bobgoff.com/

If you, or someone you care about, has had cancer, you’ll find this episode of special interest.  And, if you’ve had a pet with cancer, you’ll also want to pay close attention!  Joining us is veterinary oncologist Dr. Renee Alsarraf who’s treated dogs with cancer for more than two decades, and few years ago, she herself was diagnosed with cancer.  She writes about her experiences in the book, "SIT, STAY, HEAL: What Dogs Can Teach Us About Living Well".  Her website is https://www.sitstayhealbook.com/.

Hear angel investor, Bionic co-founder and bestselling author David S. Kidder, whose purpose in life and work is to ignite growth in the lives of people and organizations, to help identify their proprietary gifts and solve the grand challenges of our times. David’s latest book is called, "New to Big: How Companies Can Create Like Entrepreneurs, Invest Like VC’s and Install a Permanent Operating System for Growth".  His website is https://www.davidskidder.com/

Do you see yourself as an entrepreneur?  Are you passionate, ambitious and intuitive?  Do you also struggle with mental, emotional, physical and spiritual distress?  If so, you’ll want to hear what our guest, Jessica Carson, has to say.  Jessica is a thought-leader in the psychology of entrepreneurs and creators.  She has a background in psychology, neuroscience, start-ups, venture capital and mindfulness.  She’s the Director of Innovation at the American Psychological Association and author of the book, Wired This Way:  On Finding Mental, Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual Well-Being as a Creator.  Her website is https://jessicacarson.co/

Our guest, Dr. Corey Yeager, joins us to 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 book called, "How Am I Doing?: 40 Conversations to Have With Yourself".  His website is http://doctorcoreyyeager.com/

If you’ve ever felt overworked, over-committed and overloaded, listen to this episode! We explore how we can do less, but do better in every area of our lives by embracing the practice of “essentialism”.  Our guest is leadership and business strategist Greg McKeown, author of the New York Times bestseller, "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less".  His website is https://gregmckeown.com/