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Our guest on this episode is an inspiration to people around the world. She is four-time Olympic high jumper Chaunte Lowe.Chaunte brought home a bronze medal in 2008 and has held the American record for the women’s high jump both indoor and outdoor. She was in training for a fifth Olympic appearance as she coped with breast cancer, chemotherapy, and a mastectomy. She rallied after those treatments, only to get Covid-19 along with the rest of her family. Her website is chauntelowespeaks.com******Thanks to our sponsors of this episode!--> AirMedCare: If you're ever in need of emergency medical transport, AirMedCare Network provides members with world class air transport services to the nearest appropriate hospital with no out of pocket expenses. Go to http://www.airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code 'nobody' to sign up and choose up to a $50 eGift Card gift card with a new membership!--> Stuff That Works: share your experience with any health condition and discover what works best for you. Go to stuffthatworks.health to check it out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re delighted to welcome our guest on this episode, bestselling poet and author Maggie Smith. Her poems and essays have appeared in the New York Times, The New Yorker, The Paris Review, the Washington Post and the Guardian, in addition to many other publications. 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. Last year, 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.*****Thanks to our sponsor of this episode!--> AirMedCare: If you're ever in need of emergency medical transport, AirMedCare Network provides members with world class air transport services to the nearest appropriate hospital with no out of pocket expenses. Go to http://www.airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code 'nobody' to sign up and choose up to a $50 eGift Card gift card with a new membership! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you find your days are often so hectic, you long for a minute to breathe? Yet, you’re 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.*****Thanks to our sponsors of this episode!--> AirMedCare: If you're ever in need of emergency medical transport, AirMedCare Network provides members with world class air transport services to the nearest appropriate hospital with no out of pocket expenses. Go to http://www.airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code 'nobody' to sign up and choose up to a $50 eGift Card gift card with a new membership!--> Care/Of: to get 50% off your first order of personalized vitamin packs, go to http://www.takecareof.com and enter code 'nobodytoldme50' at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever struggled to tell your career story in a resume, you’ll want to hear what our guest, Steph Cartwright, has to say.Since 2014, she’s been helping job seekers get hired faster by creating resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and cover letters that present them as the best fit for the job that they want. Steph is certified by the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches and an active member of the National Resume Writers’ Association.  Steph is the founder of Off the Clock Resumes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest on this episode is the amazing Martha Beck, and we’ve wanted to talk with her for a long time.  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." The work she is probably best known for is about following your gut instinct instead of being led by society's expectations. Her website is marthabeck.com. ******Thanks to our sponsor of this episode!--> AirMedCare: If you're ever in need of emergency medical transport, AirMedCare Network provides members with world class air transport services to the nearest appropriate hospital with no out of pocket expenses. Go to http://www.airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code 'nobody' to sign up and choose up to a $50 eGift Card gift card with a new membership!--> Stuff That Works: share your experience with any health condition and discover what works best for you. Go to stuffthatworks.health to check it out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know your brain consumes about 20% of the calories you eat each day? On this episode, we’re going to find out about 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.******Thanks to our sponsor of this episode!--> AirMedCare: If you're ever in need of emergency medical transport, AirMedCare Network provides members with world class air transport services to the nearest appropriate hospital with no out of pocket expenses. Go to http://www.airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code 'nobody' to sign up and choose up to a $50 eGift Card gift card with a new membership!--> Stuff That Works: share your experience with any health condition and discover what works best for you. Go to stuffthatworks.health to check it out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 new book of poems and stories is called, Inquire Within.  On this episode, he shares invaluable wisdom about forgiveness, the importance of relationships, and the meaning of life in general.******Thanks to our sponsor of this episode!--> BetterHelp: get 10% off your first month of online counseling if there are issues that are interfering with your happiness or preventing you from achieving your goals by visiting betterhelp.com/nobody.--> Apple Vacations: for a limited time, take $75 off your all-inclusive stay at Iberostar Hotels! Go to applevacations.com/nobody-told-me and use code 'SUN75'.--> Stuff That Works: share your experience with any health condition and discover what works best for you. Go to stuffthatworks.health to check it out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we’ll explore a question many of us have probably pondered, but relatively few of us have experienced. What’s it like to fall in love with someone in prison? Our guest, journalist Elizabeth Greenwood, spent five years following the ups and downs of five couples who met during incarceration. She’s written about it in the new book, LOVE LOCKDOWN: Dating, Sex, & Marriage in America's Prison System. The book profiles people who took the greatest leap of faith to develop a relationship in an environment that is, by design, meant to keep love out.******Thanks to our sponsor of this episode!--> Apple Vacations: for a limited time, take $75 off your all-inclusive stay at Iberostar Hotels! Go to applevacations.com/nobody-told-me and use code 'SUN75'.--> Stuff That Works: share your experience with any health condition and discover what works best for you. Go to stuffthatworks.health to check it out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've all been there...at a coffee shop with only one other person in line front of us. We look down at our phones, but aren't really reading anything. We're suspicious and shy. Why don't we just start a conversation? On this episode, we’re going to explore why we don’t talk to strangers, how we can and what happens when we do.Our guest is veteran journalist Joe Keohane, whose written for New York Magazine, The Boston Globe, The New Yorker, Wired and many other publications. Joe’s the author of a fantastic new book called, The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World.******Thanks to our sponsor of this episode!--> Apple Vacations: for a limited time, take $75 off your all-inclusive stay at Iberostar Hotels! Go to applevacations.com/nobody-told-me and use code 'SUN75'.--> Stuff That Works: share your experience with any health condition and discover what works best for you. Go to stuffthatworks.health to check it out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lewis Howes is a former professional author turned New York bestselling author, high performing business coach, and the host of one of the top podcasts in the world- The School of Greatness which has had more than 150 million downloads.In this episode of Nobody Told Me Podcast, 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. Lewis also shares the main reason behind starting his podcast was as a pain outlet.Listen in to learn the importance of releasing pain as a daily practice to heal. You will also hear advice on how to become the better version of yourself in the middle of the Coronavirus pandemic.Episode Timeline: [0:10] Intro [1:52] Lewis talks about sexual abuse as a kid and a lot of unrest in his family. [3:38] Finding healing and forgiveness by talking about it and making it a daily habit. [4:25] Main reasons for starting the School of Greatness podcast. [5:24] Lewis talks about the adversities he went through in 2008. [7:47] How adversities taught him to be a resourceful and creative person. [8:15] Advice on how to be a better version of yourself in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. [12:05] Becoming a serial money saver who barely wanted to spend. [14:41] Accepting help and mentorship from people when you’re down. [18:25] Figuring his passion for networking and connecting people to be an inspiration to others. [25:16] Who does Lewis Howes admire? [26:08] Appreciating challenges more by celebrating them as much as the good moments. [29:21] Lewis’ definition of greatness over the years. [30:37] What nobody told Lewis? [32:21] Connecting with Lewis [32:39] Outro ******Thanks to our sponsor of this episode!--> Apple Vacations: for a limited time, take $75 off your all-inclusive stay at Iberostar Hotels! Go to applevacations.com/nobody-told-me and use code 'SUN75'.--> Stuff That Works: share your experience with any health condition and discover what works best for you. Go to stuffthatworks.health to check it out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We want to give a very warm welcome to our guest on this episode, Nastia Liukin. Nastia is, of course, an Olympic gymnastics all-around gold medalist, a television commentator, a top competitor on Dancing With The Stars, and the author of the book, Finding My Shine, which is her autobiography. Nastia’s passion these days lies in inspiring others. She's created an app, Grander, which enables young girls to be mentored by their biggest role models. In our conversation with Nastia, we discuss the path from being a little girl in the gym to winning gold at the Olympics, the impact of that on her life, the most defining moment of her career (it's not what you'd think it would be!), her thoughts on body shaming, and how she has overcome self-doubt. Nastia is a true inspiration and this is definitely a must-listen interview! You can learn more about her on her website at http://nastialiukin.com.******Thanks to our sponsor of this episode!--> Apple Vacations: for a limited time, take $75 off your all-inclusive stay at Iberostar Hotels! Go to applevacations.com/nobody-told-me and use code 'SUN75'.--> Stuff That Works: share your experience with any health condition and discover what works best for you. Go to stuffthatworks.health to check it out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re thrilled to welcome comedian, actor, director and podcast host Bob Saget to the show.  You know him from Full House, Fuller House, How I Met Your Mother, America’s Funniest Home Videos and so many other shows.  In this episode, Bob shares his observation on the painful times we're going through.Bob also has a podcast called, Bob Saget’s Here For You.******Thanks to our sponsor of this episode!--> Apple Vacations: for a limited time, take $75 off your all-inclusive stay at Iberostar Hotels! Go to applevacations.com/nobody-told-me and use code 'SUN75'.--> Stuff That Works: share your experience with any health condition and discover what works best for you. Go to stuffthatworks.health to check it out.--> BetterHelp: get 10% off your first month of online counseling if there are issues that are interfering with your happiness or preventing you from achieving your goals by visiting betterhelp.com/nobody.******Note: this show is part of our 'Best Of' series. It originally aired in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a joy to welcome back to the show serial entrepreneur and angel investor David S. Rose to talk about his impressions of the challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors during the pandemic.  David is the founder and CEO of Gust, the world's largest online platform for entrepreneurs and early stage investors. Gust is used by entrepreneurs all over the world to connect with early stage investors.David is also the New York Times best selling author of both Angel Investing: The Gust Guide to Making Money & Having Fun Investing in Startups and The Startup Checklist: 25 Steps to a Scalable, High-Growth Business.** this show originally aired in May 2021 and is part of our 'Best Of' series **Thanks to our sponsors of this episode!--> Apple Vacations: for a limited time, take $75 off your all-inclusive stay at Iberostar Hotels! Go to applevacations.com/nobody-told-me and use code 'SUN75'.--> Unidragon: check out the most beautiful wooden puzzles for adults and kids! Go to unidragon.com and use promo code 'nobody10' for 10% off!--> BetterHelp: get 10% off your first month of online counseling if there are issues that are interfering with your happiness or preventing you from achieving your goals by visiting betterhelp.com/nobody. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking with your boss about money—specifically your salary—can be a tough conversation! If you’ve ever felt nervous about negotiating a pay raise, you’ll want to hear what our guest on this episode, David Buckmaster, has to say. David is an expert on pay who’s led corporate compensation teams at Nike, Starbucks, and Yum! Brands, and worked with business leaders on pay projects all over the world.David is the Director of Global Compensation for Nike and the author of the new book, FAIR PAY: How to Get a Raise, Close the Wage Gap, and Build Stronger Businesses.*****Thanks to our sponsors of this episode!--> Apple Vacations: for a limited time, take $75 off your all-inclusive stay at Iberostar Hotels! Go to applevacations.com/nobody-told-me and use code 'SUN75'.--> Unidragon: check out the most beautiful wooden puzzles for adults and kids! Go to unidragon.com and use promo code 'nobody10' for 10% off!--> Hedgren: the essential nylon bag and travel gear brand that we know you'll love! Order a bag and get a 20% discount by going to http://www.hedgren.com/nobodytoldme and using promo code 'nobody20' at check out. Plus, enjoy free shipping with your purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest on this episode is someone we’ve wanted to have on the program for a long time: 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. Her latest book is called, A Radical Awakening—Turn Pain into Power, Embrace Your Truth, Live Free. You can check out her websites at drshefali.com and  aradicalawakening.com.*****Thanks to our sponsors of this episode!--> Apple Vacations: for a limited time, take $75 off your all-inclusive stay at Iberostar Hotels! Go to applevacations.com/nobody-told-me and use code 'SUN75'.--> Unidragon: check out the most beautiful wooden puzzles for adults and kids! Go to unidragon.com and use promo code 'nobody10' for 10% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we’re glad to welcome back our guest, psychiatrist Mark Goulston, who’s been called a “people hacker”. He’s the author of several bestselling books, and was with us on Nobody Told Me! a couple of years ago discussing his book, Talking to 'Crazy': How to Deal with the Irrational and Impossible People in Your Life . Mark is back with us again and has written two very timely new books as we emerge from the pandemic.  One is called, "Why Cope When You Can Heal? How Healthcare Heroes of COVID-19 Can Recover from PTSD" and the other is "Trauma to Triumph: A Roadmap for Leading Through Disruption (and Thriving on the Other Side)"*****Thanks to our sponsors of this episode!--> Apple Vacations: for a limited time, take $75 off your all-inclusive stay at Iberostar Hotels! Go to applevacations.com/nobody-told-me and use code 'SUN75'.--> Stuff That Works: share your experience with any health condition and discover what works best for you. Go to stuffthatworks.health to check it out.--> Unidragon: check out the most beautiful wooden puzzles for adults and kids! Go to unidragon.com and use promo code 'nobody10' for 10% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Nobody Told Me! I’m Jan Black and I’m Laura Owens. Here’s a question for you to think about. Do you practice self-compassion? Do you give yourself the same kindness and care that you’d give to a good friend? If not, why not?Our guest on this episode, Dr. Kristin Neff, is one of the world’s experts on self-compassion. She’s the author of several books on the topic including the latest, which is called, FIERCE SELF-COMPASSION: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive.  Her website is self-compassion.org.*****Thanks to our sponsors of this episode!--> Unidragon: check out the most beautiful wooden puzzles for adults and kids! Go to unidragon.com and use promo code 'nobody10' for 10% off!--> Apple Vacations: for a limited time, take $75 off your all-inclusive stay at Iberostar Hotels! Go to applevacations.com/nobody-told-me and use code 'SUN75'.--> Stuff That Works: share your experience with any health condition and discover what works best for you. Go to stuffthatworks.health to check it out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining us on this episode is award-winning journalist Michael Easter who’s become a leading voice on how humans can integrate modern science and evolutionary wisdom to achieve improved health, meaning, and performance in life and at work.You can find his work in Men’s Health, where he’s a contributing editor, along with Outside, Men’s Journal, Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Scientific American, Women’s Health and more. Michael’s latest book is called, The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self.*****Thanks to our sponsors of this episode!--> Stuff That Works: share your experience with any health condition and discover what works best for you. Go to stuffthatworks.health to check it out.--> Apple Vacations: for a limited time, take $75 off your all-inclusive stay at Iberostar Hotels! Go to applevacations.com/nobody-told-me and use code 'SUN75'.--> Unidragon: check out the most beautiful wooden puzzles for adults and kids! Go to unidragon.com and use promo code 'nobody10' for 10% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining us on this episode is award-winning journalist and author Steven Petrow. You may know Steven’s work from The Washington Post, The New York Times, USA Today, All Things Considered and many other media outlets. His TED Talk called, “Three Ways to Practice Civility” has been seen close to two million times.Steven’s latest book is for everyone facing aging and the people—their adult children, in particular,—who love them. It’s called, Stupid Things I Won't Do When I Get Old: A Highly Judgmental, Unapologetically Honest Accounting of All the Things Our Elders Are Doing Wrong . *****Thanks to our sponsors of this episode!--> Unidragon: check out the most beautiful wooden puzzles for adults and kids! Go to unidragon.com and use promo code 'nobody10' for 10% off!--> UTEP (The University of Texas at El Paso): UTEP Connect's mission is to make exceptional, affordable education accessible to anyone with the ambition to learn and the drive to succeed. Go to online.utep.edu to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-- Pride Month special -- Have you ever felt shame? Our guest on this episode, psychotherapist and media commentator Joseph Burgo, says shame is a family of emotions ranging from mild embarrassment to deep humiliation, and most of us experience varying degrees of shame every day. He teaches us how to recognize shame, control it, and use it to our advantage. He's the author of a new book called 'Shame: Free Yourself, Find Joy, and Build True Self-Esteem' and is a regular blogger for Psychology Today.*****Thanks to our sponsors of this episode!--> Unidragon: check out the most beautiful wooden puzzles for adults and kids! Go to unidragon.com and use promo code 'nobody10' for 10% off!--> UTEP (The University of Texas at El Paso): UTEP Connect's mission is to make exceptional, affordable education accessible to anyone with the ambition to learn and the drive to succeed. Go to online.utep.edu to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices