Nobody Told Me!

We’re thrilled to welcome our guests on this episode, Magda Newman, who, along with her son, Nathaniel, have written the book, Normal:  A Mother and her Beautiful Son. Nathaniel was born with severe Treacher Collins Syndrome which is a congenital disorder that causes craniofacial deformities.  He had 67 surgeries in his first 15 years of life.   But, despite the fact that his ears, eyes, cheekbones and jawbone were not properly formed, Nathaniel’s brain and the rest of his body were healthy.  Normal is the story of how the Newman family has tackled the extraordinary challenges of Nathaniel’s condition with love and resilience.   ++++ In case you missed the promo codes, offered by our sponsors, here they are! 1) BETTERHELP: for 10% off your first month of online counseling, go to betterhelp.com/nobody and enter discount code "nobody", 2) AIRMEDCARE: for a $10 Visa Gift Card with a new one year membership, go to airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code "nobody", Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we talk to well-respected grief crisis consultant Harold Ivan Smith, who is an expert on the grief of U.S. Presidents and First Ladies. He has done extensive research to learn not only how the First Families have coped with incredible tragedies, like the loss of a child, but also how we as a nation have grieved their losses. Smith's message is one of hope and inspiration and is a must-listen for those who are struggling with the death of loved one. ++++ In case you missed the promo codes, offered by our sponsors, here they are! 1) ROTHY's: go to Rothys.com/NTM, 2) THIRDLOVE: for 15% off your first order, go to thirdlove.com/NTM 3) AIRMEDCARE: for a $10 Visa Gift Card with a new one year membership, go to airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code "nobody", Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you like to polish your skills when it comes to communicating on a date?  Do you wish you could be better prepared to handle those unexpected situations on dates when you’re asked an uncomfortable question?    On this episode we welcome back Jen (Oleniczak) Brown, founder of “The Engaging Educator” and author of the book, Think On Your Feet:  Tips and Tricks to Improve Your Impromptu Communications Skills On the Job, to talk about how learning simple improv skills can help create an amazing first date and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Nobody Told Me!  I’m Jan Black and I’m Laura Owens.  If you’re a fan of the Full House or Fuller House television shows, then you’re very familiar with our guest on this episode, Andrea Barber.  She plays the character “Kimmy Gibbler” on those shows and in doing so, she endeared herself to millions of fans around the world.     But, Andrea’s life hasn’t been all laughs.  She’s struggled with depression and anxiety, among other things…and she openly writes about it in her new book, Full Circle:  From Hollywood to Real Life and Back Again. ++++ In case you missed the promo codes from our sponsors: 1) AirMedCare: for a $10 Visa Gift Card with a new one year membership, go to airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code "nobody" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to find true love these days?  What can you do to improve your chances of finding love?  And, what mistakes do people make in their search for Mr. or Mrs. Right? Our guest on this episode, Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger, has plenty of thoughts on those questions.  In addition to starring on the Millionaire Matchmaker television show, Patty founded the Millionaire’s Club 20 years ago, and is the author of Become Your Own Matchmaker: 8 Easy Steps for Attracting Your Own Mate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices