BEST OF: Hate Small Talk? 11 Ways to Make Any Conversation Actually Feel Good
In this “best of the podcast” episode, I share the art and science of great conversations so you can avoid awkwardness, overcome social anxiety, and be confident talking to anyone anywhere.
These are the tips I’ve learned from experience—having had over 10,000 hours of conversations—and from research conducted by top experts.
🎧 What you’ll learn:
Why We Think We Hate Small Talk
Examples Of How To Initiate Great Conversations
Questions That Spark Interesting Discussions
How To Make Someone Feel Good Talking To You
How To Make Conversations More Enjoyable
And So Much More
If you like this episode, check out the episode of The Liz Moody Podcast with Priya Parker: The Secret To Finding Your People, Having More Meaningful Gatherings, & Creating A Community You Love With Priya Parker
Subscribe to Liz's substack to download the FREE Connection Card Game by visiting https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome.
Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now!
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This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.
The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 384
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Nate Berkus's 5 Secrets For Creating a Home You’ll Never Want to Leave
Have you ever walked into someone’s home and instantly felt something—warmth, calm, personality, creativity—and wondered why your own space doesn’t give you that same amazing feeling? In this episode, I sit down with the world’s top interior designer Nate Berkus to unpack the psychology behind creating your dream home—a place you're so proud of you never want to leave.
Nate breaks down practical tips to find your style, avoid trends, and insert more of you into your home, sharing that the real key to great design isn’t money or square footage—it’s your personal history. He also encourages you to shop local, lean into sustainability with vintage or thrifted finds, and enjoy the creative process of finding “that special piece you’ll have forever”.
Whether you're living in a bland rental or renovating a house, this episode gives you practical steps and advice you can use today to have a landing place that makes you feel incredible.
🎧 What you’ll learn:
Why “eclectic style” is often code for “I don’t know what I like”
How to figure out who you are at home—and why that’s the start of great design
The real reason your rental feels flat (and how to fix it with cheap vintage finds)
Why trends exist (hint: they’re not for your benefit)
The four principles Nate uses to create personal, elevated, collected spaces
How to build confidence in your own taste—even if design intimidates you
Why vintage pieces instantly add soul and character (and what should never be vintage)
How to combine contrasting styles without creating chaos
A simple assignment to instantly sharpen your design direction
✨ Homework: Find a photo of a room you genuinely love. Identify three things you love about the room and three things you don’t. Use the details you love as search terms to start uncovering your design language.
For more from Nate Berkus:
His Book, Foundations: Timeless Design That Feels Personal
His Website
His Instagram, @nateberkus
Visit www.liveauctioneers.com to find a live auction for special vintage finds near you as suggested by Nate.
Check out the previous episodes of The Liz Moody Podcast discussed today: Style And Success Secrets With Fashion Icon Rachel Zoe.
Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now!
Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody or online at www.lizmoody.com. Subscribe to the substack by visiting https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome. Buy our cute sweatshirts, conversation cards, and more at https://shop.lizmoody.com/.
Use our discount codes from our highly vetted and tested brand partners by visiting https://www.lizmoody.com/codes.
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This episode is brought to you completely free thanks to the following podcast sponsors:
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The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. The Liz Moody Podcast music by Alex Ruimy.
Formerly the Healthier Together Podcast.
This podcast and website represent the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.
The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 383
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The ONE Skill Every Calm, Successful Person Has (And You Can Learn It Today)
This is the life skill to end all life skills. Once you can do this, everything else becomes so much easier. This is something that top business people thrive at. This is something that people who do not get riled up by the news and all of the unprecedented times that we're living in have figured out.
So what’s the skill? Getting comfortable with uncertainty.
The best part is it can be learned, practiced, and there’s science behind it too. Absolutely anybody can become more comfortable with uncertainty. In this episode, I'm going to teach you how.
🎧 What you’ll learn:
Why uncertainty tolerance is the #1 way to reduce anxiety
How to calm your amygdala when it won’t shut off
The “resilience list” I use to train my brain out of fear loops
Neutral/best-case training that beats doom-spiraling
Micro-steps and exposures that lower stress quickly
When you become comfortable with uncertainty, you're going to have much more energy because you're going to be less stressed. You're going to take more risks, which is going to result in far more success in your life—you're going to be unstoppable.
👉 Homework: Block out a 10-minute daily “worry window.” Set a timer, write your biggest worry, then list one neutral and one best-case scenario. Take one micro-action to move forward.
Don’t forget to follow or subscribe so you never miss a science-backed, practical tool that helps you feel better.
Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now!
Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody or online at www.lizmoody.com. Subscribe to the substack by visiting https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome. Buy our cute sweatshirts, conversation cards, and more at https://shop.lizmoody.com/.
Use our discount codes from our highly vetted and tested brand partners by visiting https://www.lizmoody.com/codes.
To join The Liz Moody Podcast Club Facebook group, go to www.facebook.com/groups/thelizmoodypodcast.
This episode is brought to you completely free thanks to the following podcast sponsors:
AG1: visit DrinkAG1.com/LizMoody and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.
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The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. The Liz Moody Podcast music by Alex Ruimy.
Formerly the Healthier Together Podcast.
This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.
The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 382
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The REAL Science of Spirituality: Proof Of Life After Death & The Key To Feeling Happier
Hear the scientific proof of a connection to something larger than ourselves from the world’s leading expert on the psychology of spirituality, Dr. Lisa Miller. Whether you're a skeptic or have a deeply held belief in a higher power, you'll walk away with a lot to think about.
Dr. Lisa Miller, Columbia University professor and bestselling author of The Awakened Brain, shares that we’re all facing a spiritual crisis linked to our current mental health epidemic. She explains 20+ years of neuroscience research proving that all humans are born with innate brain circuitry for spiritual connection. Ignoring this part of ourselves can lead to feelings of being lost, depression, addiction, loneliness, and poor decision-making. But when we activate our "awakened brain," everything changes.
🎧 This episode is a must if you’ve ever:
Felt emotionally disconnected despite doing “everything right”
Wondered why traditional mental health tools sometimes aren’t enough
Experienced grief, signs, or synchronicities you couldn’t explain
Wanted a deeper, science-backed connection to your intuition or higher power
We explore how to rebuild your spiritual awareness without dogma or religion—using simple, brain-based tools anyone can try.
✨ Homework: Try Dr. Miller’s “council of guidance” practice from this episode. Close your eyes, set a question on your heart, and invite in your higher self, ancestors, or spiritual figures. Notice what comes through—and journal about it.
For more from Dr. Lisa Miller:
Her Book
Her Website
Her Instagram
Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now!
Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody or online at www.lizmoody.com. Subscribe to the substack by visiting https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome. Buy our cute sweatshirts, conversation cards, and more at https://shop.lizmoody.com/.
Use our discount codes from our highly vetted and tested brand partners by visiting https://www.lizmoody.com/codes.
To join The Liz Moody Podcast Club Facebook group, go to www.facebook.com/groups/thelizmoodypodcast.
This episode is brought to you completely free thanks to the following podcast sponsors:
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The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. The Liz Moody Podcast music by Alex Ruimy.
Formerly the Healthier Together Podcast.
This podcast and website represent the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.
The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 379
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Sneaky Signs It's Time To Break Up (+ 4 Tips To Bring The Spark Back)
If you’ve been questioning your relationship, want to arm yourself with red flags to look out for in the future, or want tips to keep the spark alive—I made this episode for you.
I share the science behind how to know when it’s time to call it quits and when it’s worth working it through. Plus, I share some research-backed secrets for turning red flags into green ones.
This isn’t about judgment or pressure; it’s about clarity. I’ll share exactly what to look for when I’m evaluating a relationship: from whether a partner expands your sense of self (or shrinks it), to how your nervous system responds around them. I’ll dive into powerful research from top psychologists including the #1 predictor of divorce with 94% accuracy, and what it actually means when someone makes you feel like too much, or not enough.
🎧What you’ll learn:
How to know if your partner is helping you grow—or holding you back
What anxiety around your partner could really be telling you
The “Bird Theory” and why small bids for connection matter so much
What the 4 Horsemen are (and why they predict most divorces)
How to use micro-vulnerability, daily rituals, and weekly check-ins to rebuild
What to do if you’re scared to leave—or scared to stay
✨ Homework: Try a 10-minute check-in with your partner this week. Ask: “What’s one way you felt supported by me?” and let me know how it goes.
👇Let me know in the comments: What’s one tool from this episode you’re going to try?
Check out the previous episodes of The Liz Moody Podcast discussed today:
How To Know If You’ve Found “The One”: The Science of Soulmates
Fighting Can Make Your Relationship Better—If You Do It THIS Way with Drs Julie & John Gottman
The Novelty Rule: How To Use My Neuroscience Hack That’s Changing Millions Of Lives
Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now!
Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody or online at www.lizmoody.com. Subscribe to the substack by visiting https://lizmoody.substack.com/welcome. Buy our cute sweatshirts, conversation cards, and more at https://shop.lizmoody.com/.
Use our discount codes from our highly vetted and tested brand partners by visiting https://www.lizmoody.com/codes.
To join The Liz Moody Podcast Club Facebook group, go to www.facebook.com/groups/thelizmoodypodcast.
This episode is brought to you completely free thanks to the following podcast sponsors:
AG1: visit DrinkAG1.com/LizMoody and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.
Pique: go to PiqueLife.com/LizMoody for up to 20% off plus a special gift.
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The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. The Liz Moody Podcast music by Alex Ruimy.
Formerly the Healthier Together Podcast.
This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.
The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 380
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The Liz Moody Podcast, hosted by bestselling author and longtime journalist Liz Moody, is a research-backed wellness podcast all about helping you live your healthiest, happiest life. Each week, Liz sits down with some of the world's best functional doctors, researchers, authors, journalists and various other leaders in their field to answer all of health and wellness questions you want to know. In a world where wellness information is everywhere, this podcast aims at cutting through the noise and finding out what actually works. Come along with Liz as she uncovers the unknown hacks, tips, and tricks you need to know for making a healthier life easier—topics include what to eat to fight disease, how to take control of your finances, tips for fighting anxiety and depression, productivity and career advice, advice for making friends as an adult, the best skincare routine elements, healthy cooking secrets, and so much more. To get even more info, head to lizmoody.com and come hang out on Instagram @lizmoody to enter giveaways!
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