Nobody Told Me!

By Jan Black & Laura OwensBusiness Entrepreneurship

Nobody Told Me! episodes

April 06, 2024 Dr. Becca Levy: ...how your beliefs about aging determine how long and well you live
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/
28 min
April 04, 2024 Dr. Fred Luskin: ...that forgiveness was a lot simpler than I thought
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
28 min
April 02, 2024 Lorene Cary: ...my year with nana at the end of her century
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/
28 min
March 29, 2024 Sarah Fay: ...recovery is possible and mental illness is not proven to be chronic
Mental health conditions are diagnosed in roughly one in five people. But, how accurate are those diagnoses? Our guest on this episode, activist and author Sarah Fay, has been diagnosed—or rather, misdiagnosed—with six mental illnesses over the last 30 years. She writes about her experience and raises important mental health questions for all of us in her book, "Pathological: The True Story of Six Misdiagnoses". Her website is https://sarahfay.org/ 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.
33 min
March 27, 2024 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/ 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.
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March 27, 2024 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", "Marrow: Love, Loss & What Matters Most", and "Cassandra Speaks: When Women are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes". Elizabeth is the co-founder 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/ 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.
32 min
March 26, 2024 Dr. Charlotte Markey: ...that the shape of your body does not define who you are
Many women feel stress about their body image. It's an issue that can start at a young age. 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. 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.
31 min
March 24, 2024 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" and it's now availablein paperback. Her website is https://marylauraphilpott.com/ 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.
29 min
March 22, 2024 Dr. David Weill: ...the emotional toll of being a transplant physician
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.

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March 21, 2024 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. 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.
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(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…