Nobody Told Me!

We are a mother-daughter team and on this special Father’s Day edition of Nobody Told Me, we’re joined my Laura’s father, and my husband, Ronn Owens, a legendary radio talk show host who is a member of the National Radio Hall of Fame.  We talk to him about some of those “nobody told me” lessons that guys learn when they become fathers, the best advice he's given to his daughters, and what he learned from his dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest on this episode, psychiatrist Mark Goulston, is an expert on how to get through to people by listening.  He’s the author of several bestselling books, including the latest, 'Talking to Crazy: How to Deal with the Irrational and Impossible People in Your Life'.  He is also a suicide prevention expert and explains why empathy is key when trying to reach a suicidal mind.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you need to know to transform your life and your business in this digital world we now live in? We'll find out as we talk to Jeff Bullas, who has been called one of the world's top social marketing talents by Forbes and Inc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we are thrilled to welcome back best-selling author Gretchen Rubin to our show.  She is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature.  In her books, Gretchen shares insights, strategies, stories, and tips that help people understand themselves and create a happier life.  Her latest book is called, Outer Order, Inner Calm: Declutter and Organize to Make More Room for Happiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s it like to be a gay man in America today?  How is it different for gay men today compared with those in previous generations?  Our guest on this episode, Dr. Perry Halkitis, is the author of the new book, Out in Time:  The Public Lives of Gay Men from Stonewall to the Queer Generation.  He is also Dean and Professor at the School of Public Health at Rutgers University and a longstanding advocate for the health of the LGBTQ population.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining us on this episode is Humble the Poet, a Canadian school teacher and musician turned well-known philosopher, blogger and author of the book, UNLEARN: 101 Simple Truths for a Better Life. Unlearn was originally crowd-funded and self-published…and became a bestseller.  The book has now been re-released by HarperCollins and is loaded with wisdom about things like love, anxiety, fear, trust, happiness, success and other issues that serve as either barriers or pathways to joy and reaching our potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining us on this episode is the charismatic and inspiring Ty Pennington, who’s very familiar to millions of television viewers thanks to the hit shows Trading Spaces and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.  Now, Ty is sharing his behind-the-scenes story in his new book, Life to the Extreme: How a Chaotic Kid Became America’s Favorite Carpenter.  He opens up about what it was like growing up with undiagnosed ADHD, how he turned his energy into creativity, and how important it has been to trust his instincts in every aspect of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special Mother's Day episode, we're joined by Jan's daughter and Laura's sister, Sarah Owens, to take an honest look at the mother and daughter relationship and what each learns from the other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This could be our most touching episode yet! As a mother-daughter duo, we’d very much been looking forward to our interview with Marisa Bardach Ramel.  Marisa and her mother, Sally Bardach, wrote The Goodbye Diaries together.  It’s an honest, heartfelt, touching glimpse into the relationship between a mother and daughter, when the mother is diagnosed with terminal cancer.  In the book, Marisa and her mother write alternating chapters voicing their individual fears, frustrations and connection to each other.  The Goodbye Diaries offers an eye-opening look into both sides of a terminal diagnosis—the one who will leave and the one who will be left behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did one woman raise TWO of the nation's top CEO's and a doctor? In this episode, we talk to Esther Wojcicki, mother of Susan Wojcicki (CEO of YouTube), Anne Wojcicki (co-founder and CEO of 23&Me), and Janet Wojcicki  (professor at pediatrics at UCSF), to find out how.  Esther is a leading international educator, journalist, and the author of the new book, How to Raise Successful People: Simple Lessons for Radical Results.  Her approach to parenting is the opposite of what you might think: take a step back, relax, and allow your child to lead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sandra Joseph holds the record for being the longest running female star on Broadway after she played the role of Christine Daaé in 'Phantom of the Opera' six nights a week for nearly a decade.  Now, she has an incredibly inspiring story to share, and opens up with us about her battle with crippling stage fright, her search for her 'second act', learning to choose love over fear, and how to get 'unstuck' when faced with life's inevitable challenges.  She's the author of Unmasking What Matters: Ten Life Lessons from Ten Years on Broadway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s the secret to success?  What’s the formula for achieving your biggest goals in life?  Our guest on this episode, the inspirational Hal Elrod, says the answer to those questions is simple!  Hal is the author of the international bestseller, The Miracle Morning, which he wrote after being hit by a drunk driver and being declared clinically dead for six minutes.  When he miraculously woke up, he was told he would never walk again.  Yet he has defied the odds, becoming an ultra marathon runner and a top keynote speaker.  His latest book is called, The Miracle Equation: The Two Decisions that Move Your Biggest Goals from Possible, to Probable, to Inevitable.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're excited to talk to psychologist Dr. Michael Reichert on this episode about his new book, How to Raise a Boy: The Power of Connection to Raise Good Men.  He's the Founding Director of The Center for the Study of Boys’ and Girls’ Lives at the University of Pennsylvania and has been described as a leading researcher on the journey from boyhood to manhood.  In this interview, we talk about how good relationships between parents and their sons can lead to a boy turning into a kind, respectful man rather than an abusive and violent one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you struggle with making hard choices? Don't worry, you're not alone! Our guest on this episode, Greg Bustin, advises leaders of some of the world’s most admired companies on how to make courageous decisions.  In this episode, we talk about how some of the best and worst decisions in history changed our lives today.  Greg is the author of several books on leadership, the latest of which is called,  How Leaders Decide: A Timeless Guide to Making Tough Choices.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're firm believers that listening to inspirational stories of people from the past can give us just the push we need to get through tough times today.  Our guest on this episode, Veronica Hinke, has been researching the Titanic for as long as she can remember and joins us today to talk about some of its incredibly inspiring passengers, some of whom survived, and others who lost their lives in the sinking of the ship on April 15, 1912.  We have no doubt that you will learn a lot from these people who looked death in the face and showed unbelievable bravery and selflessness.  Veronica's new book is called, The Last Night on the Titanic:  Unsinkable Drinking, Dining and Style.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when the therapist becomes the patient? Lori Gottlieb is a psychotherapist, New York Times bestselling author, and national advice columnist who joins us to talk about what happened when she had a life crisis and decided she needed to seek help herself.  Lori's latest book is called Maybe You Should Talk To Someone:  A therapist, HER therapist and Our Lives Revealed.   |  We'd like to thank our sponsor, Smart & Sexy, for this episode! For 30% off your first order, go to http://www.smartandsexy.com and enter promo code 'nobodytoldme' at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever found yourself frustrated in a disagreement with someone you love?  Have you ever wished you had better conflict resolution skills?  Would you like to see something positive result from the negativity of a fight?  Our guest on this episode, James L. Creighton, is here to help.  James is a Psychologist and relationship consultant whose latest book is called,  Loving through Your Differences: Building Strong Relationships from Separate Realities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining us on this episode is well-known personal development coach Mike Bayer, whom you may know as Coach Mike from the Dr. Phil show and elsewhere.  Mike started as a mental health and addiction counselor before he founded CAST Centers, the go-to clinic for executives, singers, actors, athletes, and anyone who wants to learn how to live their best life.  He's the author of the New York Times bestseller, Best Self:  Be You, Only Better and in this interview, he explains what we need to do to stop being our 'anti-self', inspire others, and achieve our goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a must-listen for anyone who needs a push to pursue their lifelong dreams! Joining us on this episode is best-selling author and communication strategist Sam Horn, founder and CEO of The Intrigue Agency, whose mission is to help people create a quality life-work ratio that adds value for all involved.  Sam is the author of many books, the latest of which is called Someday is NOT a Day in the Week:  10 Hacks to make the rest of your life the best of your life.  In this show, we learn how to identify our dreams and go after them, which means turning our excuses into incentives, shifting our mindset, and taking time to prioritize ourselves.|  We'd like to thank our sponsors for this episode! 1) BETTERHELP: affordable online professional counseling with a licensed therapist.  For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/nobody 2) AUDIBLE: an unmatched selection of audiobooks.  Get a 30 day trial by going to http://www.audible.com/nobodytoldme or text 'nobodytoldme' to 500500 Learn more about your ad