Nobody Told Me!

Our guest on this episode is bestselling poet and author Maggie Smith. In 2016, Maggie's poem "Good Bones" went viral internationally and has been shared countless times since by those of us who struggle to keep the realities of life's ugliness from children. In 2020, her book, "Keep Moving: Notes on Loss, Creativity, and Change", became a breakout bestseller in the midst of the pandemic.

Her latest book of poetry is called 'Goldenrod' and you can check out her website at maggiesmithpoet.com.

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We all have negative thoughts and feelings we ought to let go of—like expectations, grudges, certain beliefs and judgements. Our guest on this episode, Peter Russell is a world-renowned author and teacher who believes the critical challenge today is to free human thinking from the limited beliefs and attitudes that lie behind so many of our personal, social and global problems. Peter's latest book is called "Letting Go of Nothing: Relax Your Mind and Discover the Wonder of Your True Nature".

His website is https://www.peterrussell.com/index.php

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How do we interact with strangers? On this episode, we explore why we don't talk to strangers, how we can and what happens when we do. Our guest is veteran journalist Joe Keohane, who's the author of a fantastic book called, "The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World".

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Are your days often so hectic, you long for a minute to breathe? Are you too busy to pause for even a moment to think and rest? Our guest on this episode, Juliet Funt, has some words of wisdom we all need to hear right now. Juliet is a consultant to Fortune 500 companies and an in-demand speaker on efficiency and time management. She's written a new book for all of us who are feeling overworked and overwhelmed—and wish we had more to show for all of our busyness. Her book is called, "A MINUTE TO THINK: Reclaim Creativity, Conquer Busyness, and Do Your Best Work". Her website is julietfunt.com.

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The amazing Martha Beck joins us on this episode! Martha is a bestselling author and Harvard-trained sociologist known as "Oprah Winfrey's life coach". Her latest bestselling book is called, "The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self." Her website is marthabeck.com.

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

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Our guest, Molly Fletcher has done a lot of amazing things and has a tremendous amount of wisdom to offer. Molly was one of the first female sports agents who represented hundreds of the biggest names in sports. She's now a full-time speaker and author who focuses her work on helping leaders, teams, and organizations reimagine their potential and up their game every day. She's written several books including, "The Energy Clock" and "Fearless at Work".

Her website is mollyfletcher.com.

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Everlywell is digital healthcare designed for you — all at an affordable and transparent price. With over thirty at-home lab tests, you'll be able to choose the test that makes the most sense for you to get the answers you need, like the Metabolism Test or Food Sensitivity Test. Everlywell ships products straight to you with everything needed in one package. To take your at-home lab test, simply collect your sample and use the included prepaid shipping label to mail your test back to a certified lab. Your physician-reviewed results get sent to your phone or device in just days! If you've been experiencing symptoms and don't know where to start, Everlywell is committed to listening and supporting your journey towards better health and wellness. For listeners of Nobody Told Me!, Everlywell is offering a special discount of twenty percent off an at-home

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Learn all about wine with our guest, Evan Goldstein, MS, who is one of the nation's most prolific food and wine industry veterans. He is the author of "Five Star Service: Your Guide to Hospitality Excellence" and the critically acclaimed books, "Perfect Pairings: A Master Sommelier's Practical Advice for Partnering Wine with Food" and "Daring Pairings: A Master Sommelier Matches Distinctive Wines with Recipes from His Favorite Chefs". Among other things, he's served as chairman of the American Chapter of the Court of Master Sommeliers and is the co-founder of Master the World wine club.

His website is https://mtwwines.com/about/

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Is hoarding or excessive cluttering an issue in your life? Are your things starting to overwhelm you? On this episode, we get advice on what to do if you or someone close to you is a hoarder. Joining us is Elaine Birchall, who is a hoarding behavior specialist and clutter coach. She's the founder of the Canadian National Hoarding Coalition and the author of the book, 'Conquer the Clutter: Strategies to Identify, Manage, and Overcome Hoarding'.

Her website is https://www.hoarding.ca/

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CASTUS is a team of business development experts that enables B2B e-commerce to streamline the relationship between wholesalers and resellers. They create custom digital storefronts that cater to both your products and buyers to drive online orders and strengthen brand loyalty. Their in-depth expertise working in back-end logistics to front-end consumer experiences, and everything in between makes them the perfect full-cycle partner for your business growth. Visit their website, castusglobal.com/nobodytoldme to set up a no-obligation, one-on-one consultation with one of their experts and learn more.

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We all worry about things like work, money, relationships, our families, health..and other important life issues. We worry about things we've said and done, about how people perceive us, about what might go wrong and about things we can't control. Our guest on this episode, Lori Deschene, is the author of several books, including "Tiny Buddha's Worry Journal—A creative way to let go of anxiety and find peace." The "Tiny Buddha" community that she built online has millions of monthly readers.

You can check out Tiny Buddha at: https://tinybuddha.com/

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CASTUS is a team of business development experts that enables B2B e-commerce to streamline the relationship between wholesalers and resellers. They create custom digital storefronts that cater to both your products and buyers to drive online orders and strengthen brand loyalty. Their in-depth expertise working in back-end logistics to front-end consumer experiences, and everything in between makes them the perfect full-cycle partner for your business growth. Visit their website, castusglobal.com/nobodytoldme to set up a no-obligation, one-on-one consultation with one of their experts and learn more.

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