Would you like to have a healthier, more environmentally-friendly lifestyle, but don’t know where to start?  Would you like to eliminate hidden toxins in your life? Our guest on this episode, Tonya Harris, can help. Tonya is an award-winning environmental toxin specialist who is board-certified in Holistic Nutrition. Tonya is the author of the book, "The Slightly Greener Method: Detoxifying Your Home is Easier, Faster and Less Expensive Than You Think".  Her website is...

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 healing.  His website is http://www.lewishowes.com Thinking about starting...

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/ Thinking about starting your own business?  Already have one?  Shopify is the...

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 three-time Paralympic medalist in snowboarding, a runner-up on Dancing...

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, GE, Space-X and Virgin.  You can learn more about Jim's book by going to his...

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 other books.  You can learn more about him and his work on his website...

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 Ritual’s clinically-backed Essential For Women 18+ multivitamin has high-quality, traceable key ingredients in clean, bioavailable forms.  It’s gentle on an empty stomach with a minty essence that helps make...

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".  His website is https://www.bobgoff.com/ Ritual’s clinically-backed...

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 Dogs Can Teach Us About Living Well".  Her website is...

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 is https://www.davidskidder.com/ Shopify is the all-in-one commerce...

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 author of the book, "Wired This Way:  On Finding Mental, Emotional,...

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://doctorcoreyyeager.com/ Ritual’s clinically-backed Essential For Women 18+...

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". Ritual’s clinically-backed Essential For Women 18+ multivitamin has high-quality,...

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/ Ritual’s clinically-backed Essential For Women 18+ multivitamin has high-quality, traceable key...

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 Can Help You Live to 100".  Her website is https://www.zaraska.com/ ...

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. Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business....

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 More Purposeful Life”.  Her website is https://majomolfino.com/ Shopify is...

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/ Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you’ll...

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 a consultant to many of the world’s top corporations. He’s known for his...

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/ Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own...

Our guest on this episode is Dr. Abigail Marsh, author of, "The Fear Factor: How One Emotion Connects Altruists, Psychopaths, and Everyone In-Between".  It's about the factors that make some of us angels, some of us devils, and all of us human.  She is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program at Georgetown University. Her website is https://abigailmarsh.com/ Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start,...

If you're struggling to find meaning and purpose in your life and could you use some help, hear what our guest on this episode, Matthew Emerzian, has to say.  Matthew was a big figure in the music industry and 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...

We talk with veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur Marc Randolph, the co-founder and founding CEO of Netflix. He’s mentored hundreds of early-stage entrepreneurs and helped seed dozens of successful tech ventures, in addition to many unsuccessful ones.  Marc is the author of the bestselling book, "That Will Never Work: The Birth of Netflix and the Amazing Life of An Idea". Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run, and grow your own successful...

Girls are more anxious and prone to depression and self-harming than ever before.  On this episode, we’ll explore why that’s happening and what can be done about it.  Our guest is award-winning journalist Donna Jackson Nakazawa, author of the book, "Girls on the Brink:  Helping Our Daughters Thrive in an Era of Increased Anxiety, Depression and Social Media".  Her website is donnajacksonnakazawa.com Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run,...