Nobody Told Me!

Puberty can be a tough time for boys. It's a time when they may get quiet and withdraw. It's a challenging time for parents who want to help their sons navigate the physical and emotional changes they're experiencing. To help parents on this journey, we turn to our guest, bestselling author and widely respected pediatrician, Dr. Cara Natterson, author of the book, Decoding Boys: New Science Behind the Subtle Art of Raising Sons.

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We are so excited to welcome Alex Granato to the show as part of our partnership with the Palm Beach Masters Series. Alex is a professional show jumper who competes for the United States and has won more than 50 grand prix events. His top horse, Carlchen W, was just named US Equestrian Horse of the Week and he is planning to make it to the World Cup Finals this spring and hopefully the Olympic short list for the games this summer. On top of that, he is an amazing person with a huge heart, rescuing miniature horses in need through The Peeps Foundation, which he runs with his partner, Josh Dolan.

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What factors determine our success? How can our paths to success be made a little easier?

Our guest on this episode, Harvard Business School Professor Laura Huang, has spent a great deal of time researching that question and writing about it in the new book, Edge: Turning Adversity into Advantage. In this interview, she explains what to do if you don't have a good natural edge or gut feel. She says we can turn that adversity into advantage, and tells us how.

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We had no idea that the path to happiness is simple, but our guest on this episode, Shannon Kaiser, says that it is -- and we believe her! She's the best-selling author of five books on the science of happiness and fulfillment and has been called one of the freshest voices in mental health and wellness. Her latest book is called 'Joy Seeker: Let Go of What's Holding You Back So You Can Live the Life You Were Made For'.

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Exercise is the closest thing there is to a magic bullet for healthy aging. So says our guest on this episode, investigative health journalist Judy Foreman, author of the new book, Exercise is Medicine: How Physical Activity Boosts Health and Slows Aging. Judy says it's not just the passage of time that makes our bodies fall apart as we get older, it's lack of exercise. ++++ In case you missed the promo codes, offered by our sponsors, here they are! 1) TRUST AND WILL: 10% off by going to http://www.trustandwill.com/nobodytoldme or enter promo code 'nobodytoldme' at checkout. 2) ROTHY's: go to Rothys.com/NTM.

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Are you struggling to find meaning and purpose in your life? Could you use some help? If so, you'll want to hear what our guest on this episode, Matthew Emerzian, has to say.

Matthew used to be a big figure in the music industry, working for people like Robert Kardashian. Everything in his life seemed perfect until one Monday, when he had a terrible panic attack, which changed the course of his life. Now, his mission is to help others. He is the founder and CEO of Every Monday Matters, a not-for-profit organization committed to helping people and organizations understand how much and why they matter. He's also the author of the new book, YOU MATTER: Learning to Love Who You Really Are.

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We're thrilled to welcome our guests on this episode, Magda Newman, who, along with her son, Nathaniel, have written the book, Normal: A Mother and her Beautiful Son. Nathaniel was born with severe Treacher Collins Syndrome which is a congenital disorder that causes craniofacial deformities. He had 67 surgeries in his first 15 years of life.

But, despite the fact that his ears, eyes, cheekbones and jawbone were not properly formed, Nathaniel's brain and the rest of his body were healthy. Normal is the story of how the Newman family has tackled the extraordinary challenges of Nathaniel's condition with love and resilience.

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On this episode, we talk to well-respected grief crisis consultant Harold Ivan Smith, who is an expert on the grief of U.S. Presidents and First Ladies. He has done extensive research to learn not only how the First Families have coped with incredible tragedies, like the loss of a child, but also how we as a nation have grieved their losses. Smith's message is one of hope and inspiration and is a must-listen for those who are struggling with the death of loved one. ++++ In case you missed the promo codes, offered by our sponsors, here they are! 1) ROTHY's: go to Rothys.com/NTM, 2) THIRDLOVE: for 15% off your first order, go to thirdlove.com/NTM 3) AIRMEDCARE: for a $10 Visa Gift Card with a new one year membership, go to airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code "nobody",

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Would you like to polish your skills when it comes to communicating on a date? Do you wish you could be better prepared to handle those unexpected situations on dates when you're asked an uncomfortable question?

On this episode we welcome back Jen (Oleniczak) Brown, founder of "The Engaging Educator" and author of the book, Think On Your Feet: Tips and Tricks to Improve Your Impromptu Communications Skills On the Job, to talk about how learning simple improv skills can help create an amazing first date and beyond.

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Welcome to Nobody Told Me! I'm Jan Black and I'm Laura Owens. If you're a fan of the Full House or Fuller House television shows, then you're very familiar with our guest on this episode, Andrea Barber. She plays the character "Kimmy Gibbler" on those shows and in doing so, she endeared herself to millions of fans around the world.

But, Andrea's life hasn't been all laughs. She's struggled with depression and anxiety, among other things…and she openly writes about it in her new book, Full Circle: From Hollywood to Real Life and Back Again.

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