Sometimes all it takes is one little fact or one little piece of wisdom to change your life forever. That's the purpose and the hope of "Something You Should Know." In each episode, host Mike Carruthers interviews top experts in their field to bring you fascinating information and advice to help you save time and money, advance in your career, become wealthy, improve your relationships and help you simply get more out of life. In addition, Mike uncovers and shares short, engaging pieces of "intel" you can use to make your life better - today. Right now.
1073 episodes transcribedPeople make judgements about you the minute the lay eyes on you. This episode begins by explaining how those first impressions are determined and how...
Teenage lovers hold hands but as people get older, we see it less and less. And that may be a bad thing. This episode begins by discussing the benefit...
Having bad posture not only impacts how you appear to others, it can also have an effect on your physical and mental health in ways you may not know....
How likely is it that your umbrella will attract lightning in a storm or that the elevator you are in will suddenly drop? Ever worry that a big spider...
When you shop for big ticket items like a house or car, the day you choose to go really matters. This episode begins with a look at what days are best...
Your mother probably told you not to lie – and she was right. Of course, there are the moral reasons for not lying but it seems lying is also bad for...
First impressions matter. That’s because once a person makes judgements about you, it can be difficult to change it. This episode begins by revealing...
While I am certain you are a safe driver, there is one tip race car drivers know that will make you an even safer driver, particularly in the event wh...
Everyone knows what a placebo is. We have talked about the placebo effect on previous episodes. Most people probably think of it as applying to medic...
When people get angry, it is pretty common for them to get upset and maybe start yelling at whoever made them mad. That is a bad idea. This episode be...
What follows is a list of the most popular Halloween candy overall in the U.S. Listen as I explain why this list is important if you plan to give out...
Girls cry more than boys – that seems apparent. But why? Is it social conditioning or something more? Listen as I reveal what one researcher has disco...
Confidence makes you more attractive. It just does. So, I begin this episode by offering a short list of simple things you can do that will make you f...
What do the following symptoms have in common: Tiredness, dizziness, stomach issues, headaches, dry skin, joint problems and depression? The answer is...
It is always tempting to try to impress people and show them how fabulous you are – or your child is. However, there is a downside to appearing to be...
The humble sandwich has been around for thousands of years and eaten all over the world in one form or another. Guess how many sandwiches the average...
If you are facing a big decision, you should sleep on it first. That is common advice. But is there any validity to it? This episode begins with the a...
Who do you project yourself to be? It’s an important question if you want to convince someone of something. This episode begins with a look at how peo...
This episode begins with a fascinating example of just how amazing the human mind is. You see, how people feel about the medication they take impacts...
You have likely never ordered a milkshake from room service at a hotel because milkshakes are most likely not on the room service menu. Still, if a ho...
