Did this mentalist mess up?

Did this mentalist mess up?

Can an elite mentalist actually read my mind? Since it's my birthday, I put international mentalist Michael Samen to the ultimate test to see if he could read my mind LIVE on Talking with Natasha. Michael has performed in some of the highest-pressure rooms in the world, including the World Economic Forum in Davos. In this episode, we unpack the psychology of mind-reading and explore how shared moments of wonder can completely shatter corporate hierarchy and status. From fooling billionaires to bringing mentalism back to the public through street performances, Michael tears down the "pedestal" we put celebrities on to show that, at our core, everyone just wants to be amazed. We dive into what mentalism actually is from a psychological perspective, how he got his start, and what life as a mentalist really looks like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Big Tech Is Fracking Your Brain. Here’s How.

"Human fracking." It sounds like science fiction, but Princeton Professor D. Graham Burnett says it’s already happening to you every single day. Just like oil companies frack the earth for oil, trillion-dollar tech corporations are pumping digital "slop" into your feed to blast your attention to the surface—and sell it to the highest bidder. In this episode, Natasha sits down with the co-editor of ATTENSITY! to pull back the curtain on the multi-trillion-dollar land-grab for your consciousness, why your attention is literally being mined, and how we can finally fight back against the algorithm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

From Financial Rock Bottom to Sold-Out Off-Broadway | Nicole Travolta

Nicole Travolta knows her story sounds absurd—but every word is true. From financial rock bottom to a sold-out Off-Broadway run, the actress, comedian, and niece of John Travolta joins Natasha to pull back the curtain on her hit show, Nicole Travolta Is Doing Fine. We dive deep into the "survival mode" she lived in for years: navigating a famous legacy while quietly drowning in credit card debt and an identity crisis. Nicole shares the raw, cathartic journey of finding "the comedy in the pain" and what it’s really like to bare your soul at the Soho Playhouse every night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Psychologist EXPOSES ‘Summer House’ Red Flags

Paging Dr. Sabrina Romanoff! Your favorite psychologist is back on TWN to perform a "clinical autopsy" on the chaos of Summer House Season 10. Is your reality show actually a mirror for your own dating disasters? From the Hamptons to your own backyard, we’re peeling back the layers on why dating in 2026 feels like an uphill battle. If you’ve ever been stuck in a "situationship" or wondered why the same drama keeps happening to you, this episode is your wake-up call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Gossip might make you smarter | Rob Shuter's juicy new book

Natasha sits down with Rob Shuter to talk about his buzzworthy new novel It Started with a Whisper — a fast-paced, insider look at the world of celebrity gossip, ambition, and betrayal. Inspired by his real-life experience in Hollywood, the book follows four media insiders chasing fame, power, and the next big scoop — where “secrets are currency” and one whisper can make or break a career. But here’s the twist: what if gossip isn’t shallow at all? We dive into the psychology behind it — and why research suggests it may actually be a sign of social intelligence: the ability to read people, understand power, and navigate complex relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]