Living a Five Star Life

This week we dive into setting the right mindset to live with intention. We often talk about getting trapped in the gerbil wheel of life and simply going through the motions. Let us give you some tips to make sure that doesn't happen! Sit back, relax, and enjoy this weeks episode.

Surrounding yourself with positive people is good for the soul! Sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode.

Negativity can overpower us and you will never get this day back. So in moments of negativity block it with a simple exercise called gratitude! We hope you enjoy this weeks podcast. Enjoy.

Welcome back to living a five star life podcast with Tim Ellis and Paul Napoli. We are super excited to be back at it and this week we're starting off with a podcast that focuses on living your life with a positive attitude. Tim and Paul talk about the challenges of negativity throughout the day and how to overcome those challenges and remain positive. Sit back and relax and let us be the positive in your day. Enjoy. NOTES: UPCOMING FREE EVENT with McConaughey, Tony Robbins, Trent Shelton, Marie Forleo, Dean Graziosi Learn more at: https://artoflivinevent.com/save-my-seat

Bad days come but they also go! This week we get right to the point and discuss how to overcome those bad days! Enjoy.

Hey everyone! We absolutely love the excitement that comes with the new year! Dreams and goals are planned out and most people hit the new year running at MACH speed. Unfortunately a very small percent of people actually complete or finish what they set out to do. It happens. It can be wicked discouraging and sometimes it drives people to just give up. This week we talk about taking ACTION. Specifically, how taking action creates the motivation to keep moving forward with your goals. ENJOY!!

Hey everyone! This week we share five simple steps to help you live your five star life! Thanks for listening and take action. Live well!

Life is an adventure and sometime we sustain damage due to events that have happened to us.  This can be emotional, physical, or mental damage. But how you respond to these events and accept them as part of your life.. the sooner you will be well on your way to helping yourself repair any damage. We dive into this topic and recognize that this damage has made us stronger and defines who we are as we go through the journey of life. Don't play the victim and move towards repairing the damage.

Hey everyone!! Last week we talked about spring cleaning for our mental wellness.  We are back with part two of that conversation. This week we focus in on healing past trauma, making gratitude a daily practice, kicking negative thoughts to the curb, picking up a new hobby, and how to change your perspective for the better. Enjoy!! +

Hey everyone it's spring time! We hope you are all doing well. This week we are giving some tips on how to help yourself with some mental health spring cleaning! Join us as we talk about ways to clear out the clutter in our minds as we head into an amazing 2021 spring season. Enjoy.

Hey everyone!! How comfortable are you with who you are? Do you fear what others think of you? Maybe your holding back because you're concerned about being judged? We are here to tell you that you are amazing as you! You are unique and being yourself with no restrictions is a beautiful and powerful way to live completely connected to your mind, body, and soul. Enjoy this weeks episode!

Hey everyone! We hope you're living your five star life. This week we focus on you! What does unstoppable look like for you? Do you have a clear mission? or... what is stopping you? You are unstoppable but sometimes our brains get clogged and we forget that. Refocus on you and visualize your best life. Become unstoppable and achieve your dreams.

We all have the space that is very comfortable to us... AKA ... (enter dramatic music) THE COMFORT ZONE! Why is this space horrible for us and how do you destroy it so we never get stuck there again? That's this weeks topic!   Comfort Zone  = feel safe and in control. Hide from all fears.    Fear Zone = The first zone that lives outside the walls of your comfort zone. Here is where we find all the excuses to stay where we are. Fear and anxiety live aggressively in this zone.  Most of the fear is fear of others opinions of you. This zone knocks you down and you lack self confidence.  Learning Zone  =  Here is where you begin to make progress, acquire new skills, deal with challenges head on.   Growth Zone =  Set new goals, find your purpose, realize aspirations, dream, and LIVE!!  #livewell

Hey everyone! This week we are getting hyped up for the Superbowl. Paul and Tim take a look at the disciplined behaviors of key star players and talk about how we can learn from them for our own personal goals.  Enjoy! 

Special Episode for our friends and teachers at St. Margaret's School in Mattydale NY.  This special episode Paul and Tim speak to the students of St. Margaret's about being a positive person and helping others around them. WE LOVED RECORDING this for St. Margaret's.    Special shout out to the teachers of St. Margaret's for their positivity and encouragement through all the days!  Thanks for listening to the Five Star Life podcast!!  

Hey everyone! Hope you are living well. This week we dive into the power of self talk. The goal by the end of this podcast if for you to mute out the negative thinking and crank up the volume on positive self talk! Enjoy.

Hey everyone! We hope you are living well and have a great topic for you this week. "I'm going to start my diet on Monday" or " I'm gonna lose 20 lbs. next year" … why do we wait until the perfect time to get motivated to achieve new goals?.... This seems to be the revolving problem that many people have. Enjoy this weeks topic!!

Hey everyone!  Does the holiday season ever cause you stress?  Have you ever asked yourself why?  What if you refuse to allow that stress into your life simply by having a different outlook or strategy this year!  Stress can come from every angle of your life. But what if you had better control on how it affects your life based simply on your mindset? That is this week's topic!! Music by  Michael Bublé' - Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Thank you to all our men and women who serve and protect us each and everyday and may we never forget our Military men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our Freedom. Wishing you all a safe and Happy Veterans Day! This week's topic.. Who do you surround yourself with? This week Paul and Tim discuss five types of people you should surround yourself with.

Happy Halloween! Thanks for checking out this weeks episode. This weeks topic is all about being focused! What are you working towards? Use the word FOCUS to help you stay in your lane. F =Find and remember your why, O = get organized, C= create a plan, U = you are unbreakable, S = Sync it all together! Thanks for listening in and live everyday like its your last! #LiveWell Let Clear Path for Veterans take care of your pie making this Thanksgiving! You can help support Clear Path's essential programs and services by purchasing delicious homemade pies from us this Thanksgiving. Choose from classic pumpkin pie, apple crumb pie, or enjoy one of each! While purchasing pies for your family, please consider purchasing a pie that will be donated to a Veteran family in need this Thanksgiving. The donated pie will be a part of a full Thanksgiving meal being donated to Veteran families in need this holiday season. Available for pick up Tuesday, 11/24 from 4pm-6pm or Wednesday, 11/25 from 12pm-2pm. All proceeds benefit the Clear Path for Veterans Community Task Force. Order details at https://clear-path-for-veterans.square.site/curbside-pickup

Often we are challenged with things that are 100% out of our control. If you're like us... this can drive you crazy. This week we have a brief conversation about how we need to focus on what we can control and not let the things we can't control get to us. Also this week we debate the top 5 Halloween candy! Support your local homeless shelters! #Live-Well

Welcome to this weeks episode. We talk about FALL. Falling in love with your life. Accepting our imperfections. Laughing A LOT! and Letting the past go. Also, we play a little HYGEE! Enjoy!! F (Fall in love with your life) A (Accept imperfection) L (Laugh often) L (Leave the past behind) #YouNeverKnowWhoYoureInspiring

This week we dive into a conversation that takes on a road trip through memory lane.  When we looked at things in life from a less stressful point of view.  Where everything we did in life was looked at as something we get to do rather than have to do. Grab that pumpkin spice coffee and enjoy this weeks conversation. 

Liz Petrone is a mother of four, wife, daughter, sister, and suicide survivor. After the suicide death of her mother Liz discovered unprecedented support and community in writing and sharing intimate stories of her life. She recently released a book titled The Price of Admission - Embracing a life of grief and joy.  Enjoy our conversation with Liz.  We are also supporting the National Suicide Prevention Awareness Week. Are you in a crisis?   Call 800-723-8255 or text TALK to 741741  Together, we #KeepGoing.  Connect with Liz Petrone at:  Blog - Lizpetrone.com Twitter @lizziepetrone Instagram - @lizziepetrone Facebook - /lizpetroneblog

Life runs at one speed.. fast.. unless you slow it down. This week we talk about simply slowing down and enjoying the world around you and appreciate the life your living. We have pumpkin spice, music debate, and a giveaway!!! Enjoy and live well.

This week Paul and Tim decided to record at an outdoor amphitheater in beautiful Thornden Park located in Syracuse, NY. After completing the recording there were some technical difficulties with saving the audio file. What happens next is hysterical. This week's topic is about your life story. Enjoy.

Welcome to you never know who you're inspiring podcast with Paul Napoli and Tim Ellis. This week we are talking about happiness. Happiness is 100% controlled by you. There are situations in your life that present the opportunity to make choices between happiness and unhappiness… This week we get into a deep conversation about this topic and challenge you to make a list of everything that brings joy and happiness to your life.  Also with that … we suggest you make a list of all the things that make you unhappy. Your goal is to modify or eliminate all of the unhappiness in your life!  You see happiness is a choice.  That's this week's topic!!

Your age is just a number! As we age we seem to shy away from trying new things. Many of us are set in our own ways and full of excuses of why we shouldn't try something new? This can discourage us and create feelings that crush or spoil the excitement that comes when you dream a new dream? Overcome all of this by controlling your mindset and go after whatever that dream is. That's this weeks discussion.  Enjoy!! 

HYGGE is a “Scandinavian” word for enjoying  the good things in life.  This week Paul and Tim played a game named after this word. However, this game is not your typical game and there are no winners or losers... It's all about bringing people together, encouraging friends and family to share their stories and bond over discussions of the big and small things in life. Every household should have th.is game ... we loved it! Below is an Amazon link:  https://www.amazon.com/Hygge-Game-Conversation-Pleasant-Company/dp/B0778X7GNL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5XFA6GECUPW6&dchild=1&keywords=hygge+game&qid=1596202369&sprefix=hygge+g%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-1

This week we talk about the book titled The Front Row Factor written by Jon Vroman. This book is super inspiring and shares stories and lessons about life from those who are fighting for it.  The author,  Jon Vroman shares many lessons throughout his book reminding us that life is made up of countless moments, and each one of those moments carries an opportunity to experience love, joy, purpose and ability to make a difference.  Learn more, donate, and support Jon Vroman and his team by going to:  The Front Row Foundation:  https://frontrowfoundation.org/

Paul and Tim get real life and compare it to climbing a mountain. You only get one chance with life so don't be afraid of any obstacles that get in the way. Figuring them out is simply part of life. Enjoy the challenge and never give up. The best view comes from the hardest climb so get out there and climb what ever mountain is in front of you.

Hey everyone! We hope all is well. This weeks show is light, funny, and unscripted. Its just Tim, Paul and Erika as we discuss kindness, courage, Paul running for President, and rebuilding Mt Rushmore with female entertainers. Enjoy.

This week we have two segments. Segment one We continue to try an understand the racial issues in our country. Our first guest this week is Tom Sparks who is a resident of the City of Minneapolis. He lives 1 mile from where George Floyd was murdered. Tom talks to us about how this moment in history has affected his community, his personal and family life. Deeply saddened and angry by the death of George Floyd, Tom shares how this moment has engaged him to no longer stand on the sidelines. Tom pledges to take action to help end racial disparity, support racial equality, and better his community any way he can. Also this week - DON'T TIC ME OFF! It's National Tourette Awareness month … and who better to talk to about this other than our very own Five Star Firenze family. Jillian, David, Dylan and their mother Kristine help us spread awareness about Tourette Syndrome

With the abuse of power by Minneapolis Police and the horrific killing of George Floyd we saw our country spin out of control in violence and outrage. Racism is all around us and embedded in our communities.  This week Paul, Tim and Carlos Tearney owner of Champion Martial Arts and founder of the Never Stop Believing Movement sit down and have a conversation you do not want to miss out on.  All three of them are grown men with families,  similar values and a love for the martial arts. The only difference between them is their race.  This is a powerful conversation that you will learn and grow from.  

This weeks podcast Paul and Tim talk about gratitude after Tim had to leave his dog at the vet for an emergency surgery. Paul talks about a self improvement class he's been attending and shares with us an exercise. Also, we open the podcast up and had several surprise guest. Music this week:  "The Example"  by Fearless Motivation "Gotta Be Patient" by Michael Buble', Barenaked Ladies,  and Sofia Reyes 

What is your big dream? What steps have you taken to help that dream come true? Is your dream still alive?  This week we talk about steps to achieve your dream. 

The month of May is the National Mental Health Awareness month. This week we have two guest on our podcast.  Stacy Green from The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and  Gayle Mallore who is a licensed Master Social Worker. Both guest work in our local school systems and have years of experience working with children.  This week we go in depth on mental wellness and discuss the effects of our current situation. The stresses of the COVID19 will cause increased anxiety and it may be extremely hard for some people to cope with it. During this important conversation we learn a little bit about mental wellness, identify some signs and symptoms of mental illness, and talk about the importance of reaching out.      If you or anyone you know is having thoughts of suicide, maybe lost a love one and is having trouble coping with stress or anxiety please reach out. There are people waiting to help you. Below is a web link, phone number, and text number for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.  Website: https://afsp.org/ Are you in a crisis? Call 1 800 273 8255   or TEXT the word TALK to 741741 Specific to COVID19 - contact the Disaster Distress Helpline - 1 800 985 5990 or TEXT - TalkWithUs to 66746 Please share this information with anyone who can use it! 

What do you do when life throws you a curve ball? Do you swing and hit a home run or take the out? Paul and Tim talk about this and so much more including  the song "Dancing Queen" by ABBA! Enjoy! 

This week we have special guest Marianne Hanson from Cicero, NY. Marianne is a healthcare professional who became infected with the Corona-Virus and has now recovered. Listen as she explains in detail her experience from the beginning. Also, learn what she is doing now to help others who've become infected with COVID 19.   

This week join us as we sit down with  our special guest is Mrs Jessica Viscome. Jessica is a life coach and nutrition expert who was tasked with the challenge of  reviewing our food logs for the last week. Jessica was impressively shocked at how bad Paul and Tim ate this past week and sets them on the right path to a healthier diet. But first she educates them on why changes are needed!! If you're looking to change your diet then this episode is for you....  grab a notepad and get ready to write down some of this invaluable information Jessica shared with us.

This week we sit down with Matthew Teixeira from Liverpool, NY. In June 2015, Matt weighed 314 lbs and decided it was time for a change. He set a goal to lose 100 lbs. Over the next winter, Matt changed the way he ate and added exercise which started shredding the pounds. He lost 100 lbs in 11 months. Four years later, Matt is a running coach, tri-athlete, and an inspiration. Many people including us... have asked Matt ...what he did to lose all the weigh... 

Welcome to you never know who you're inspiring podcast with Paul Napoli and Tim Ellis.   It's week 3 of social distancing and we hope you're doing okay.  We understand the stress that comes along with the unknown of the corona-virus situation. Just know that we are all in this together. Staying positive and connected to each other  will help us remain strong until we return to a normal lifestyle.  We are thinking of each and everyone of you. Huge shout out and special thanks to all of those working in the medical field. We appreciate your heroic efforts during these uncertain times. This week we're talking about social media and our mental wellness. Information can often come so fast that it creates added stress to you which can have a lasting effect on your wellness.  We leave you with some thoughts and encouragement.  Enjoy!  Live well.

We are all living in such strange times. How are you making the best of social distancing? This weeks bonus episode comes to you from Paul, Tim and Erika via ZOOM. We recorded this on Tuesday March 24th. During our conversation we collectively put together a Social Distancing playlist on Apple Music... you can find by searching for Social Distancing by Timothy Ellis... ENJOY :)

This week we talk with April Smith who has worked in a high stress job for 20 plus years as a 911 Dispatch Supervisor. The stress and long hours sitting resulted in obesity and health issues. April attempted multiple weight loss programs and had temporary results. In 2017, April made the decision to have weight loss surgery, changed her mindset, and stepped outside of her comfort zone to achieve her goal. April shares the moment she made the change and talks about her journey.

Our guest this week is Julie Legnetto from Marcellus, NY. Julie recently attended the Rachel Hollis RISE conference in Toronto, ON. This was a three day personal growth conference full of inspiration, powerful messages and encouragement. Julie shares some of her personal journey and talks about how Rachel Hollis has helped her refocus certain parts of her life.

The Coronavirus is unfortunately spreading around the world. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those infected by the Coronavirus. We are also wishing for a speedy resolve to the epidemic. This week we discuss fear. Fear is an emotion induced by danger or threat. Fear is a natural emotion and is hard to control. However, with a strong mind you can overcome fear and succeed at whatever you set out to do.

This week we are on the mats with Five Star Martial Arts Fight Team Coach Jim Firenze. Jim shares his personal journey with us and talks about how important discipline is with balancing family, work, training and life. 

Do you remember as a kid thinking about becoming an adult? If you were like us, you couldn't wait! Now as adults do you sometimes wish you could go back and be a kid again? Why? Is it because life as an adult is sometimes complicated? Hell YES! As adults things happen that cause worrying, fear, anxiety, and stress. Don't let it get the best of you! This week we talk about not over complicating life with your host Paul Napoli. Four bullet points to take away: Stop letting fear control you.  Understand Work in progress  Communicate clearly Thanks for listening in and enjoy your week!    

Welcome to our first ever podcast. This week we're keeping it simple and we're talking about goals. Have you ever set a goal and for whatever reason it failed. This week Paul Napoli and Tim Ellis talk in depth about setting goals. Their discussion goes on a personal journey of why some past goals have failed and how resetting goals with new strategies works. We hope you enjoy our first of many podcast to come!