Nobody Told Me!

Lewis Howes is a New York Times bestselling author, high performing business coach, and the host of one of the top podcasts in the world, "The School of Greatness". In this episode of "Nobody Told Me", 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 h...

Most of us have heard of the “Pony Express", but probably don’t know much about it!  It’s a fascinating story and one which our guest, Jim DeFelice, knows all about.  Jim is the co-author of such bestsellers as "American Sniper", "American Wife" and "Code Name: Johnny Walker".  He's also the author of "West Like Lightning:  The brief, legendary ride of the Pony Express".  His website is http://www.jimdefelice.com/

Our guest on this episode is Amy Purdy.  When Amy was just 19, she contracted a form of meningitis, which led to septic shock and the loss of both of her legs, her kidneys and her spleen. Amy promised herself that if she survived, she would live the best life possible, she wouldn’t limit herself and she would somehow help others as a result of her journey. Amy has done all of that and more! Among other things, she is a...

Our guest is Jim Kwik, who’s known for his expertise in speed-reading, memory improvement and optimal brain performance.   Jim is the author of the book,  Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life.  Jim is the founder and CEO of Kwik Learning and he’s taught his techniques to students at Harvard, Stanford and Columbia universities, and to executives of companies like Nike, G...

Have you ever been part of a team or an organization that accomplished amazing things? What is it about the culture in some organizations that makes them toxic and why does the culture in other groups lead to happiness and success? For the answers to those questions, we turn to bestselling author Daniel Coyle who's written, "The Culture Playbook" and "The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups", among ot...

Learn all about the limits of the human body and the human mind with our guest, fitness journalist and best-selling author Alex Hutchinson, whose latest book is called "Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance". His website is https://alexhutchinson.net

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Join us as we hear from New York Times bestselling author Bob Goff, who's on a mission to shake people into the version of their lives they dreamt about before someone told them it was impossible or incorrect.  Bob, who’s known as an “encourager to millions”,  is the creator of the popular Dream Big conferences and author of the book, "Dream Big: Know What You Want, Why You Want It, and What You’re Going to Do About It...

If you, or someone you care about, has had cancer, you’ll find this episode of special interest.  And, if you’ve had a pet with cancer, you’ll also want to pay close attention!  Joining us is veterinary oncologist Dr. Renee Alsarraf who’s treated dogs with cancer for more than two decades, and a few years ago, she herself was diagnosed with cancer.  She writes about her experiences in the book, "SIT, STAY, HEAL: What D...

Hear angel investor, Bionic co-founder and bestselling author David S. Kidder, whose purpose in life and work is to ignite growth in the lives of people and organizations, to help identify their proprietary gifts and solve the grand challenges of our times. David’s the author of, "New to Big: How Companies Can Create Like Entrepreneurs, Invest Like VC’s and Install a Permanent Operating System for Growth".  His website...

Do you see yourself as an entrepreneur?  Are you passionate, ambitious and intuitive?  Do you also struggle with mental, emotional, physical and spiritual distress?  If so, you’ll want to hear what our guest, Jessica Carson, has to say.  Jessica is a thought-leader in the psychology of entrepreneurs and creators.  She has a background in psychology, neuroscience, start-ups, venture capital and mindfulness.  She’s the a...

Our guest, Dr. Corey Yeager, joins us to explore some of the questions you may want to ask yourself to gain self-compassion, discover your purpose, and explore who you want to be.  Dr. Yeager is a marriage and family therapist who is the team therapist and Life Coach for the Detroit Pistons.  He is the author of a fantastic book called, "How Am I Doing?: 40 Conversations to Have With Yourself".  His website is http://d...

On this episode, we talk with Dr. Kathy Hull, who is a true hero. She is the founder of the George Mark Children's House (http://georgemark.org), the first freestanding children's palliative care facility to open in the United States. The subject of death is taboo, especially with children, but as Dr. Hull says, "Children don't stop dying just because we adults can't comprehend the injustice of losing them".

If you’ve ever felt overworked, over-committed and overloaded, listen to this episode! We explore how we can do less, but do better in every area of our lives by embracing the practice of “essentialism”.  Our guest is leadership and business strategist Greg McKeown, author of the New York Times bestseller, "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less".  His website is https://gregmckeown.com/

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Are you exercising and eating right to ensure you do all you can to live the longest life possible?  You may be surprised to learn that diet and exercise matter less, and your relationships, personality and emotions matter more in terms of influencing how long you live.  Joining us to explain more about that is science journalist Marta Zaraska, author of the book, "Growing Young: How Friendship, Optimism and Kindness C...

Get great advice on starting your own business with our guest, Carol Roth, a well-known advocate for entrepreneurship and small business.  She's been an investment banker, business strategist, and deal-maker, and is also the author of the best-selling book, "The Entrepreneur Equation".  You can learn more about Carol on her website at https://www.carolroth.com.

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If you’re looking for ways to increase your feelings of self-worth and confidence, join us as we talk with our guest, Majo Molfino.  Majo is a Stanford University-trained designer and women’s leadership expert, who uses her knowledge and training in design to help women build creative confidence.  She’s the author of the book, “Break the Good Girl Myth: How to Dismantle Outdated Rules, Unleash Your Power, and Design a ...

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".  His website is https://joekeohane.net/

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We’re truly honored to have New York Times bestselling author Andy Andrews with us on this episode. You may know Andy from his many books like The Noticer and The Traveler’s Gift: Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Success. You may not know that Andy was homeless for two years following the deaths of both of his parents when he was 19. He is inspirational, motivational, and very much in-demand as a speaker and as ...

Your memory is the subject as we talk with Tracy Packiam Alloway, an award-winning psychologist, author, TEDx speaker, and TV contributor who has spent her career studying working memory. Her research on the topic has been featured on The Today Show, Good Morning America, Forbes, and Newsweek, as well as in countless journal articles.  Her website is https://tracypackiam.com/

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