Nobody Told Me!

In this week leading up to Mother's Day, we're focusing on mothers and daughters. You'll love our guest on this episode, Maryanne O'Hara! As a mother-daughter duo, we were gripped by her book, which is a memoir of her daughter Caitlin's life and death after having cystic fibrosis for 31 years. The book is called, 'Little Matches: A Memoir of Grief and Light'. In it, Maryanne navigates her own existence during and after an adulthood dedicated to Caitlin's care, and chronicles what comes next when the worst finally happens. Her website is https://maryanneohara.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.

On this episode, we'll get some advice on what we need to do to survive in an increasingly dangerous world. Our guest is Judith Matloff, a veteran international correspondent who instructs others on how to survive hostile environments. During her lengthy career as a journalist, she's covered stories around the globe and her work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Christian Science Monitor, Forbes, and The Los Angeles Times, to name just a few. Judith has developed protocols for digital, gender and physical security, and consults for leading organizations like the State Department and the United Nations. She's the author of the book, "How to Drag a Body and Other Safety Tips You Hope to Never Need". Learn more about Judith and the book by going to her website at http://judithmatloff.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.

Thinking of starting a business? Our guest on this episode is Kathryn Finney, author of the new book, "BUILD THE DAMN THING: How to Start a Successful Business If You're Not a Rich White Guy". Her website is https://www.kathrynfinney.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.

Joining us on this episode is Helena Dea Bala, author of the book, "Craigslist Confessional: A collection of secrets from anonymous strangers". Helena took a leap of faith, quit her job, and posted an ad on Craigslist saying, 'tell me about yourself.' Over the years, she has met up with strangers from Craigslist and documented their stories, coming to the conclusion that behind the scenes, we are all struggling with the same issues. 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.

Are you someone who appears to have a perfect life on the outside, but inward you struggle with depression? Have you become an expert at hiding your emotional pain from others? Our guest on this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Margaret Rutherford, is an expert on what she calls "perfectly hidden depression". She talks to us about the symptoms, the importance of identifying the syndrome early, how to take off the mask of perfectionism, and offers guidance for how to overcome it. Her website is https://drmargaretrutherford.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.

The path to happiness is simple, according to our guest on this episode, Shannon Kaiser. She's the best-selling author of several books on the science of happiness and fulfillment and has been called one of the freshest voices in mental health and wellness. We talked with Shannon about her book, 'Joy Seeker: Let Go of What's Holding You Back So You Can Live the Life You Were Made For'. Her website is https://www.playwiththeworld.com/about/

It's a great pleasure to welcome In-Q, a National Poetry Slam champion, award-winning poet, and multi-platinum songwriter who's written for artists like Selena Gomez ("Love You Like a Love Song"), Miley Cyrus ("Forgiveness and Love"), and many others. In-Q was named to Oprah's "SuperSoul 100" list of the world's most influential thought leaders. His latest book of poems and stories is called, "Inquire Within". On this episode, he shares his wisdom about forgiveness, the importance of relationships, and the meaning of life in general. His website is https://www.in-q.com/