On this Nugget, we talk to accomplished professional show jumper, Georgina Bloomberg, daughter of Susan Brown and former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Among her many achievements, Georgina represented the United States Equestrian Team at t

Astronaut Mike Mullane on self-esteem

Oct 28th, 2019 7m

It was a true honor to talk to Mikes Mullane, who was a part of the first group of space shuttle astronauts. He completed three space missions before retiring from NASA in 1990. Since then, he has been inducted into the International Space Hall

Damona Hoffman on the best dating advice

Oct 12th, 2019 5m 55s

Our guest on this episode, dating coach Damona Hoffman, knows just about everything about the topic: in addition to hosting two TV series on love & relationships for A&E, her coaching methods have recently been featured in People, Oprah Magazin

Bryan E. Robinson on our inner power

Oct 8th, 2019 5m 46s

Are you a workaholic? A perfectionist? An overachiever? Maybe all three of those things? Our guest on this episode, Dr. Bryan Robinson is a licensed psychotherapist who describes himself as a “recovering” workaholic. He’s the author of a n

Diane Barth on mother-daughter relationships

Sep 29th, 2019 5m 10s

In this Nugget, we talk to Diane Barth, a psychotherapist and the author of 'I Know How You Feel: The Joy and Heartbreak of Friendship in Women's Lives'. She writes the blog, 'Off the Couch' for Psychology Today. In addition, her articles have

Sandra Joseph on embracing uncertainty

Sep 26th, 2019 6m 30s

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 sha

Stephanie Culp on decluttering

Sep 22nd, 2019 9m 23s

Stephanie Culp is publically recognized in the field of organizing and time management as an expert by the press across all venues for many years. In this 'Nugget', she shares with us some of her best tips for decluttering.

Kathrine Switzer on fitness at any age

Sep 18th, 2019 10m 53s

Kathrine Switzer is one of the most iconic figures in running. She was the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon in 1967 and made history as she ran it again fifty years later in 2017 at the age of seventy! Kathrine was inducted i

Nancy Ancowitz on helping introverts excel

Sep 14th, 2019 11m 47s

A lot of people see themselves as introverts. They stay silent in meetings, eat lunch alone, never brag about themselves, speak softly and wait to be approached in social situations. Our guest, business communication coach Nancy Ancowitz, des

Carol Roth on business etiquette

Sep 13th, 2019 8m 4s

The best business advice can be short and sweet! Carol Roth is 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,

Kevin Briggs on what to do if you feel suicidal

Sep 8th, 2019 5m 27s

Sergeant Kevin Briggs is a retired California Highway Patrol officer who spent many years patrolling the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. While on patrol, he encountered numerous individuals clinging to life by a thread – individuals who ha

Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor on the power of positive energy

Sep 2nd, 2019 5m 38s

Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is an inspiration like no other. In 1996, this Harvard-trained and published brain scientist suffered a severe hemorrhage in the left hemisphere of her brain while getting ready for work. The damage was extensive -- she co

Dr. Lisa Damour on the impact of social media on young girls

Aug 29th, 2019 13m 25s

There’s been an alarming increase in the levels of stress and anxiety experienced by girls from elementary school to college. Research indicates the number of girls who say they often feel nervous, worried or fearful jumped 55% from 2009 to 20

Todd Rose on choosing your own path to success

Aug 27th, 2019 5m 52s

“Dark Horse” is a term for those who triumph against the odds…for the winners nobody saw coming. And, “Dark Horse” is the very appropriate title of the book co-authored by Harvard researcher Todd Rose which looks at men and women who’ve achie

Leigh Steinberg on resilience

Aug 26th, 2019 5m 40s

Joining us on this nugget is Leigh Steinberg, who is known as one of the greatest sports agents in history and the real-life inspiration for the film, Jerry Maguire. Leigh has represented the #1 pick in the NFL draft a record setting 8 times a

Jay Pharaoh on being yourself

Aug 24th, 2019 3m 44s

Enjoy this NTM Nugget from Jay Pharaoh, a Saturday Night Live alum best known for impersonating people like Barack Obama and Kanye West. Today, he's on the road as a stand up comedian and has some great wisdom to share with us about what he's

Sarah Anne Shockley on coping with chronic pain

Aug 20th, 2019 10m 42s

Millions of people suffer from chronic pain and, for some, the pain is so severe it frequently limits their work or life activities. Sarah Anne Shockley has had debilitating nerve pain since 2007. On our longer, Nobody Told Me! podcast, Sarah

Nastia Liukin on self-doubt

Aug 19th, 2019 9m 57s

It was fun and inspiring to talk with Nastia Loukin on our longer Nobody Told Me! podcast. Nastia is, of course, an Olympic Gymnastics all-around gold medallist, a TV commentator, a top competitor on Dancing with the Stars, and the author of t

Bob Sutton on dealing with assholes

Aug 16th, 2019 8m 59s

Last year, on our longer podcast, Nobody Told Me!, we got some great information and had a lot of fun talking with best-selling author, Bob Sutton, Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford University. Bob’s latest book is called, The A

Lori Deschene on worry

Aug 15th, 2019 8m 55s

In this nugget, we talk to about worry with Lori Deschene, the creator of the very popular website tinybuddha.com and the author of the book, "Tiny Buddha's Worry Journal --- A Creative Way to Let Go of Anxiety and Find Piece". Lori says we ca

Michael Crossland on controlling our mindset

Aug 14th, 2019 8m 5s

We loved talking with our guest, Michael Crossland, who is one of Australia's most sought-after inspirational speakers. His autobiography, Kids Don't Get Cancer, is an international bestseller detailing his life following the diagnosis and tre

Bobby Bones on the importance of tough times

Aug 12th, 2019 14m 8s

If you're even somewhat of a country music fan, chances our you've heard of Bobby Bones, host of The Bobby Bones Show, which has an audience of more than five million per week. He's been a mentor on American Idol, won Dancing with the Stars an

Mitch Albom on the importance of mentors

Aug 10th, 2019 9m 21s

We were very excited to welcome best-selling author, journalist, screenwriter, playwright, broadcaster and musician Mitch Albom to our longer podcast, Nobody Told Me! Mitch’s books have sold more than 39 million copies worldwide. His book, Tu

Elizabeth Smart on how being kidnapped changed her life

Aug 10th, 2019 9m 44s

One of our favorite guests on our podcast, Nobody Told Me!, has been Elizabeth Smart. As you’re probably aware, in 2002, when she was 14, Elizabeth was kidnapped at knifepoint by a pedophile from her home in Utah. She endured nine months of be

Guy Winch on losing a pet

Aug 7th, 2019 8m 46s

Grief Expert and Licensed Psychologist Dr. Guy Winch joined us to talk about how devastating the loss of a pet can be and what you can do to heal after the death of your dog, cat, horse, or other animal.