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Hosted by Danielle McCombs & Kristy Olinger · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 228 episodes
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A podcast for curious people who know that there is no one right answer for how to live your best life. Finding new ideas about how to improve, and trying them out, is important! Join Danielle McCombs and Kristy Olinger, friends with similar mindsets and different perspectives, as they share the big and small ideas that changed them and test out new things in the ongoing trial and error of life. It's short, fun, and easy to listen to… and it's the opposite of small talk.
Danielle McCombs & Kristy Olinger hosts The Opposite of Small Talk, a education show with 228 episodes published.
Most of us shy away from rejection because we see it as a personal failure or a sign, we're not good enough, but what if rejection holds the key to unlocking your true potential? Today's guest, Alice Draper, a writer tur
There comes a time in most people's lives where a health or personal crisis requires them to ask for help. Why if it is a fairly common human experience, does it feel so hard for many of us to do? In this episode Marisa
Most people believe time management is about squeezing more into less. But what if the real secret to a fuller life isn't about managing time better, but about experiencing the moments more fully? Laura Vanderkam, bestse
Have you heard the saying, "age is just a number?" Well, for many women aging, and aspects around it, can create a sense of dread. However, today's guest, Andrea Nakayama, Functional Medicine Nutritionist, educator, and
Today's episode isn't just about shifting careers, but about transforming your relationship with work and worth. It highlights the importance of curiosity, intuition, and resilience. If you've ever wondered whether you c
Most of us are held back less by our fears than by the stories we're telling ourselves about them. In this episode, Rich Sirop, an Emmy-winning producer, turned transformational coach, shares how simple techniques can tr
What if the conversations, you're craving are closer than you think, you're just afraid to ask the first question? In today's episode we explore the transformative power of meaningful conversations through the Big Talk m
Most of us think kindness is about being polite or agreeable — but what if it's a sign of strength? In this thought-provoking episode, Shola Richards, a workplace civility expert and author, flips the script by revealing
In this episode, Danielle and Kristy engage in a candid conversation about personal growth, identity shifts, and the importance of meaningful connections. They explore how their identities have evolved over the years inc
Most listeners are likely already familiar with the term "glass ceiling," but what about the term, "sticky floors" and the role these internal barriers can play in achieving success? Today's guest, Erica Rooney, podcaste
As we begin a new year, what if the key to success isn't specialization, but versatility? Today's guest, Monique Lecomte, author of The Expert Generalist, help us answer this question and start the new year right. In her
www.theoppositeofsmalltalk.com/starthere With over 200 episodes it can be difficult to direct new listeners on where to start. In this episode Danielle and Kristy talk about our Signature Episodes playlist (linked above)
We've entered the holiday season, and it's a time that's supposed to be filled with joy, but for many of us, the high expectations and full calendars can give us anxiety and a feeling of overwhelm. For those feeling that
The holiday season can be particularly hard to navigate for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, but for many people there is comfort in believing that or receiving signs from their loved ones who they feel ar
As a social species we as humans are wired to seek connection with one another throughout our lives be it through romantic relationships, friendships, or family bonds. What may not feel as natural to us is cultivating pa
Today's guest wrote, as he puts it, "a memoir with a mission." David Ambroz, author of A Place Called Home: A Memoir, sits down with Danielle and Kristy to talk about his incredible story of trial, resilience, and deep p
In this heartfelt and deeply personal conversation, Danielle and Kristy welcome Lisa Keefauver, author of, "Grief is a Sneaky Bitch" to explore the complexities of grief, sharing personal experiences, and insights on how
What if the most productive thing you could do right now… was rest? In today's episode, we talk to leadership coach Maegan Megginson about what it really means to be deeply rested; explore how rest is not a "one size fit
Sometime too much information is the real problem in our age of constant connectivity. In today's episode Danielle and Kristy sit down with Liane Davey, organizational psychologist to discuss the topic of workload vs. th
We've reached the 200th Episode of The Opposite of Small Talk (TOOST). Join Danielle and Kristy as they celebrate this milestone with a bit of reflection, discussion of their first summer "break," and a peek into the fut
Alice Draper
Hustling Writers
1 appearance on this show
Marisa Renee Lee
author of "Waiting for Dawn: Living with Uncertainty"
1 appearance on this show
Laura Vanderkam
time management expert, author of Tranquility by Tuesday
1 appearance on this show
Andrea Nakayama
Functional nutritionist and narrative medicine practitioner · The Functional Nutrition Alliance
1 appearance on this show
Kalina Silverman
creator of the Big Talk communication method · Big Talk
1 appearance on this show
Shola Richards
Workplace Kindness Expert, International Keynote Speaker, Best-selling Author · Go Together Global
1 appearance on this show
Erica Rooney
podcaster, keynote speaker, gender equality crusader, author · HER Collective
1 appearance on this show
Jon Rosemberg
author of "A Guide to Thriving: The Science Behind Breaking Old Patterns, Reclaiming Your Agency, and Finding Meaning" · Anther Global
1 appearance on this show
David Ambroz
author of A Place Called Home: A Memoir
1 appearance on this show
Lisa Keefauver
Grief Activist, author of "Grief is a Sneaky Bitch"
1 appearance on this show
Maegan Megginson
Business Mentor, Licensed Therapist, host of Deeply Rested
1 appearance on this show
Liane Davey
organizational psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, and the Teamwork Doctor · 3COze, Inc.
1 appearance on this show
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