Truth or Dare: The Podcast That Boosts Your Social Health

Jonathan Robinson, a renowned psychotherapist and bestselling author, states that everyone really wants care, understanding, and empathy in their relationship. However four relationship mistakes often get in the way of receiving what we want. The author of 11 acclaimed books, Robinson has devoted his life to helping people find more happiness in their lives (www.findinghappiness.com). His latest book is entitled MORE LOVE, Less Conflict. Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org

Antoinette Truglio Martin is the author of Hug Everyone You Know: A Year of Community, Courage, and Cancer. The memoir is a wimpy patient’s journey through her first year of breast cancer treatment. Despite still fighting the disease, since her diagnosis, Antoinette has gone on to get an advanced degree and to write a book. She's here today to talk about--among other things--the importance of having a community around you. Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org

Sandra Joseph is best known for playing Christine in “The Phantom of the Opera.” She held this role for 10 years--that's 1,300 performances--earning her the distinction of becoming "the longest-running leading lady in the longest-running Broadway show of all time."  Today, Sandra is on a mission to help other people use their voices. As an author, speaker, and thought leader, she's recently released a new book,“Unmasking What Matters: 10 Life Lessons from 10 Years on Broadway.”  Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org

Author Winfred Neely is a full time professor at the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago as well as senior pastor of Judson Baptist Church in Oak Park, IL. Prior to these roles, Dr.Neely spent 9 years living in Senegal, West Africa. He and his wife Stephne have been married for 40 years. He takes acting classes from time to time and is an ardent fan of science fiction films such as Star Wars and Star Trek. Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org  

During business professor Al Gini's twenty-seven year stint as the “Resident Philosopher” on Chicago’s NPR affiliate, Al explored topics like the role of forgiveness and pride in everyday life, the challenges of separating truth from fiction, and why good people break rules.  Al has been interviewed on “Morning Edition,” “Talk of the Nation,” “The Takeaway,” and other radio programs. His most recent book? The Importance...of Being Funny. Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org  

Richard Harris ran the largest underground terrorist organization in the  Midwest during the mid- to late-1970s.  But now, over thirty years later, he captivates his  audiences with stories from his journey away from racism, bigotry, and prejudice toward acceptance, love, and tolerance.  Dr. Harris is a keynote speaker, award-winning author, and a communication professor at Southeastern University. Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org  

Dr.Tony Mele is a licensed psychologist from Philadelphia with 25 years of clinical experience in behavior health. He integrates neuro-biology and traditional psychotherapy to treat addiction using cognitive behavioral interventions. Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org

Dr. Van Moody is the founding pastor of The Worship Center Christian Church in Birmingham that draws more than 8000 members over multiple locations and has an online campus where people tune in from as far away as Kuwait, Australia, and South Africa.   He is also on the board of Joel Osteen's Champions Network, is a member of Dr. Oz’s Core Team, and is an associate trainer in Japan for Dr. John C. Maxwell’s EQUIP leadership organization. In addition, he's written two books related to social health titled The People Factor and The I-Factor.   Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org

Dr. Robert Sternberg has served at Tufts University, Yale, and Oklahoma State before taking his current position as Professor of Human Development at Cornell University. He is a former president of the American Psychological Association and was named one of the top 100 psychologists in the 20th century by APA Monitor on Psychology. He is also the author of over 1600 publications and the recipient of over $20 million in grant funding, which may explain why Google counts him among the most cited researchers of our time Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org

Heralded as the world’s foremost expert on facial expressions, Paul Ekman’s research and publications span decades, revealing key insights about human emotion, deception, and communication. Named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by TIME magazine (2009), Ekman is the author of 14 books, including Emotions Revealed and Telling Lies. Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org

Erin Odom is the author of More Than Just Making It which shatters stigma surrounding those who receive government aid. Erin encourage readers to rise above their circumstances, empower them with money-saving tips, and reimagine the good life outside the myth of the American Dream. Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org

Philip G. Zimbardo has been a Stanford University professor since 1968 and previously taught at Yale, NYU, and Columbia.  Zimbardo's career is noted for "giving psychology away" to the public through his popular PBS-TV series, Discovering Psychology, along with many text and trade books, among his 600 publications.  He recently served as president of the American Psychological Association. Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org

Neuroscientist Giovanni Frazzetto firmly believes that human beings have a penchant to connect. Here he shares his important findings on loneliness and the barriers to developing deeper personal relationships.  Giovanni was born and grew up in the southeast of Sicily. He studied science at University College London and received a Ph.D. from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory in Heidelberg, Germany. Author of Joy, Guilt, Anger, Love, Frazzetto is a research fellow at Trinity College Dublin. His latest book is called Together, Closer: The Art and Science of Intimacy in Friendship, Love, and Family. Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org

Karen Otis has merged her two areas of expertise--architecture and sociology--in some interesting ways. She's pioneered a way to use architectural wisdom to help people build better lives form the ground up. Instead of reacting to what life throws at you, Karen teaches people how to "create" the life they want. In this episode, she applies the Architectural Method to designing a satisfying social life. Karen is an architect, life builder and author. She has an interesting educational journey with a B.A. in Sociology and a Masters Degree in Architecture which prepped her to write her new book "Be the Architect of Your Life: Design Build, and Start Living a Life Inspired." This title uses architectural wisdom to help people rebuild their lives from the ground up. Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org

Have you ever felt like you were under-prepared for the relationships life forces you to navigate? Author Dwayne Bryant has developed social training for youth who want to strengthen their relationship skills, but many adults could benefit from this refreshing review of best social practices that many were never taught. Dwayne is the Founder and CEO of Inner Vision International, Inc., where he shares his credo of hard work, perseverance, integrity, and applied faith. He is the author of Social Emotional Learning curriculum The Vision, and the book “The STOP: Improving Police and Community Relations.”  You may have seen him on TV shows including The Oprah Show and ABC’s Heart & Soul. Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org

When friendships go south, it's easy to blame other people for your capsized social life. But is it really all about everyone else? Or, is it possible you're the one holding yourself back from being more popular? Self awareness expert, Tasha Eurich, helps us learn how to become more aware in our social interactions. Tasha Eurich is a organizational psychologist and leadership coach who has spent the last three years researching self-awareness, a quality which is proven to be critical to our satisfaction and success in life. In her book Insight, she shows why self-awareness is a skill which promotes happiness and success, why we all think we are self-aware, but very few of us know how we appear to other people, and the surprising secrets and truths of how we can be more self-aware.  Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org.  

As a mother of a child with severe mental health challenges, Anne Grady was no stranger to hardship. But when 3 simultaneous tragedies struck--a tumor the size of an avocado, a scratched cornea requiring surgery, and a shattered leg bone--she discovered a skill worth sharing with others: resilience. Anne Grady is a speaker and author who helps build sustainable change in teams and organizations.  Her work has been featured in places like Harvard Business Review, Entrepreneur, CNN, and Fox Business. She is the author of a new book “Strong Enough: Choosing Courage, Resilience, and Triumph,” which helps readers believe that we are all “strong enough” to overcome adversity and master change. Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org.

Maryann Karinch is the author of 25 books, including How to Spot a Liar and The Body Language Handbook with Gregory Hartley. Among her audiences for human behavior training are corporate executives, code and law enforcement personnel, and psychology students. She is founder of The Rudy Agency, a literary agency based in Estes Park, Colorado. Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org.

Bernadette Murphy is the author of 4 books, including the bestselling Zen and the Art of Knitting and most recently, the memoir, Harley and Me: Embracing Risk on the Road to a More Authentic Life. She served for six years as a weekly book critic for the Los Angeles Times. Her personal narratives and essays on literature have appeared in many publications including LA Weekly, San Francisco Chronicle, San Jose Mercury News, and Los Angeles Times Magazine.  Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org.

Mark Rubinstein is a board-certified psychiatrist practicing in New York City. He's taught at New York Presbyterian Hospital and served as a clinical assistant professor at Cornell University’s medical school. He's written five medical self-help books includingThe Growing Years: A Guide to Your Child’s Emotional Development and has more recently turned to writing fiction as well.  Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org.

Dr.Gregg Jantz is a mental health expert who pioneered the idea of whole-person care over 30 years ago. He is the author of 35 books, including his latest, 7 Answers for Anxiety and he is a contributor to Huffington Post and Psychology Today. Dr.Jantz has also appeared as a behavioral-health expert on Dr.Phil, CNN, FOX, ABC, and CBS and been featured in the New York Post, Associated Press, Family Circle, and Women's Day among others. Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org.

Kelly Flanagan is a licensed clinical psychologist, as well as a father whose blog drew attention when he began writing letters to his children. Several of his posts have gone viral, including one he wrote from a makeup aisle that landed him and his 4-year old daughter on the TODAY show. He's authored a book, which released in May, called Loveable.   Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org.

Dean Burnett is a neuroscientist working as a lecturer and tutor for the Centre for Medical Education at Cardiff University  and dabbles in stand-up comedy. He then began combining science and comedy to write humorous takes on topical science stories. This eventually resulted in a regular blog on the Guardian. His Brain Flapping blog there has over 13 million readers. Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org.

Vickie Mullins is the founder of Mullins Creative and Azure Eyes Publishing. She's the author of the 8-book series I Want You to Know Me and a sought after speaker.  Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org.

Justin Dillon is the creator of Made in a Free World and Slavery Footprint and the author of the new book, Selfish Plan to Change the World. He started his career as a musician but now devotes himself to helping people understand how they might accidentally be contributing to the exploitation of others. Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org.

Brian Housman is an author and parenting expert who has written 4 books, including his latest--Tech Savvy Parenting. He has lead student and parent programs from coast to coast as well as several international locations and has had the privilege of speaking at more than 200 conferences and churches, schools, and other organizations. He's appeared as a parenting expert on FOX, ABC, and NBC affiliates.  Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org

Dr. Eva Ritvo is an author and psychiatrist with 25 years of neuroscience and psychiatry experience.  She is the former vice chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and the founder of Be Kindr. She is the author of the Concise Guide to Marriage and Family Therapy as well as the co-author of The Beauty Prescription. Dr.Ritvo has appeared on the TODAY show and been featured in the New York Times, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Ladies Home Journal, O Magazine, Allure, and many others.  Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org  

Patrick King is a Social Interaction Specialist and Conversation Coach based in San Francisco, California. He's been featured in: GQ Magazine, Forbes, Huffington Post, Business Insider, Men's Fitness, Inc., ATTN, Real Simple Magazine, and Creative Live. When he's not helping clients conquer the world, he's either fronting an 80′s cover band or training for his next 10k. Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org

Sheila Heen has been with the Harvard Negotiation Project for twenty years, teaching negotiation and difficult conversations at Harvard Law School and in Harvard's executive education programs. She is also CEO of Triad Consulting in Harvard Square and co-author of Difficult Conversations and Thanks for the Feedback. Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org

Eden Collinsworth is a former media executive and business consultant. She was president of Arbor House Publishing Co. and founder of the Los Angeles-based monthly lifestyle magazine, Buzz, before becoming a vice president at Hearst Corporation. She is the founder of Collinsworth & Associates, a Beijing-based consulting company, which specializes in intercultural communication and the author of I Stand Corrected and Behaving Badly. Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org

Dr. James Pennebaker is the Regents Liberal Arts Professor of Psychology. He and his students research group dynamics and natural language use. Dr.Pennebaker is also the author or editor of over 250 articles and 9 books, including Opening Up and The Secret Life of Pronouns. Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org

Dr. Ulrike Schultze is an associate professor in information technology at Southern Methodist University whose research explores the impact of information technology on work practices.  She has studied the implications of social media technologies, specifically the virtual world Second Life, and how they impact identity. Her research has been published in many leading journals and she is also the senior editor of Journal of the Association of Information Systems. Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org  

Elizabeth Loftus is a cognitive psychologist who has conducted extensive research on human memory. She is well known for her groundbreaking work on the "misinformation effect" and has been asked to share her expertise in legal cases including those of O.J. Simpson, Oliver North, Ted Bundy, the Menendez Brothers, Michael Jackson, Marth Stewart, and Lewis "Scooter" Libby. The Review of General Psychology’s named her as the highest ranking woman on their list of the 100 most influential psychological researchers of the 20th century. Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org

Dr.Robin Dunbar earned his PhD at Bristol University, before going to Cambridge to complete an Advanced Research Fellowship. He has held research and teaching posts at Stockholm University, University College London, and Liverpool University before returning to Oxford in 2007. Dr.Dunbar's research seeks to understand the mechanisms that foster social bonding in primates and humans. Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org

Social psychologist David Myers is a professor and communicator who helps the public understand psychological science. His scientific writings, supported by National Science Foundation grants and fellowships, have appeared in three dozen academic periodicals. He has also written 17 books that touch on various aspects of psychology ranging from intuition to the impact of hearing loss.   Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org

Dr.Ivan Joseph is an educator, speaker, award wining performance coach, and a seasoned speaker. He is passionate about helping others build self confidence. Dr.Joseph is also the director of Athletics at Ryerson University and the person behind a landmark TedX talk entitled The Skill of Self Confidence. Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org

Matt Abrahams is an innovative educator who teaches for Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. He's also the author of the book Speaking Up Without Freaking Out, which helps people who suffer from anxiety when speaking in public.  In addition, Matt co-founded Bold Echo Communication Solutions, a standout consulting practice in the communication industry.  Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org.

This episode's featured guest is clinical psychologist and author Sherry Turkle who founded the MIT Initiative on Technology and Self. Sherry has spent the last 30 years studying the psychology behind people's relationship with technology. She's written two well-known books that explore these topics: Alone Together and Reclaiming Conversation.   Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org.  

This episode's featured guest is author and Georgetown University professor, Cal Newport.  Cal studies the theoretical foundations of our digital age. His most recent book, Deep Work, suggests what will help people thrive in the future is the ability to concentrate without distraction. Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org.  

Ever felt like the speed of life can strip away quality of life? Social media historian, Allison Graham, takes on all things tech...including the downsides like internet addiction, technology addiction, and cell phone addiction. Allison is a graduate of Southern Methodist University and has worked all over the country and globe bringing the written word to life on the big screen. She has worked for Artisan Entertainment, Universal Studios, Paramount Pictures, Warner Brothers, New Line Cinema, 20th Century Fox, Miramax and Dreamworks SKG as Assistant Director, Production Manager, and Producer working with such titans as Jerry Bruckheimer, Michael Bay, Timur Bekmamvetov and Tim Burton. She was one of the key business strategists behind The Blair Witch Franchise marketing campaigns, leading the team responsible for revolutionizing the way the Internet and film marketing were viewed. Allison also gave a landmark TED talk entitled, "How Social Media Makes Us Unsocial." Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org.