On this episode, we’ll explore a question many of us have probably pondered, but relatively few of us have experienced. What’s it like to fall in love with someone in prison? Our guest, journalist Elizabeth Greenwood, spent five years following the ups and downs of five couples who met during incarceration. 



She’s written about it in the new book, LOVE LOCKDOWN: Dating, Sex, & Marriage in America's Prison System. The book profiles people who took the greatest leap of faith to develop a relationship in an environment that is, by design, meant to keep love out.



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Elizabeth Greenwood: ...that the perfect relationship is different for everyone

We've all been there...at a coffee shop with only one other person in line front of us. We look down at our phones, but aren't really reading anything. We're suspicious and shy. Why don't we just start a conversation? On this episode, we’re going to explore why we don’t talk to strangers, how we can and what happens when we do.



Our guest is veteran journalist Joe Keohane, whose written for New York Magazine, The Boston Globe, The New Yorker, Wired and many other publications. Joe’s the author of a fantastic new book called, The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World.



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Joe Keohane: ...the value of small talk

Lewis Howes is a former professional author turned New York bestselling author, high performing business coach, and the host of one of the top podcasts in the world- The School of Greatness which has had more than 150 million downloads.

In this episode of Nobody Told Me Podcast, 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. Lewis also shares the main reason behind starting his podcast was as a pain outlet.

Listen in to learn the importance of releasing pain as a daily practice to heal. You will also hear advice on how to become the better version of yourself in the middle of the Coronavirus pandemic.



Episode Timeline:

[0:10] Intro
[1:52] Lewis talks about sexual abuse as a kid and a lot of unrest in his family.
[3:38] Finding healing and forgiveness by talking about it and making it a daily habit.
[4:25] Main reasons for starting the School of Greatness podcast.
[5:24] Lewis talks about the adversities he went through in 2008.
[7:47] How adversities taught him to be a resourceful and creative person.
[8:15] Advice on how to be a better version of yourself in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
[12:05] Becoming a serial money saver who barely wanted to spend.
[14:41] Accepting help and mentorship from people when you’re down.
[18:25] Figuring his passion for networking and connecting people to be an inspiration to others.
[25:16] Who does Lewis Howes admire?
[26:08] Appreciating challenges more by celebrating them as much as the good moments.
[29:21] Lewis’ definition of greatness over the years.
[30:37] What nobody told Lewis?
[32:21] Connecting with Lewis
[32:39] Outro


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Lewis Howes: ...how to overcome emotional trauma

We want to give a very warm welcome to our guest on this episode, Nastia Liukin. Nastia is, of course, an Olympic gymnastics all-around gold medalist, a television commentator, a top competitor on Dancing With The Stars, and the author of the book, Finding My Shine, which is her autobiography. Nastia’s passion these days lies in inspiring others. She's created an app, Grander, which enables young girls to be mentored by their biggest role models. In our conversation with Nastia, we discuss the path from being a little girl in the gym to winning gold at the Olympics, the impact of that on her life, the most defining moment of her career (it's not what you'd think it would be!), her thoughts on body shaming, and how she has overcome self-doubt. Nastia is a true inspiration and this is definitely a must-listen interview! You can learn more about her on her website at http://nastialiukin.com.



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Nastia Liukin: ...how my life would change after becoming an Olympic gold medalist

We’re thrilled to welcome comedian, actor, director and podcast host Bob Saget to the show.  You know him from Full House, Fuller House, How I Met Your Mother, America’s Funniest Home Videos and so many other shows.  In this episode, Bob shares his observation on the painful times we're going through.



Bob also has a podcast called, Bob Saget’s Here For You.



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Bob Saget: ...that 'Danny Tanner' would impact so many people

Sure, everyone wants to talk about their successes, but how did they get there? What do inspirational people wish they had been told when they were starting out?

"Nobody Told Me!" is a two-generational podcast hosted by legendary broadcaster, Jan Black, and her millennial daughter, Laura Owens.  Together, they ask questions to learn what made these people into the motivational figures they are today.  And how you can be one yourself.