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They may be different, but they share one thing that drives them daily- living and inspiring others to live a life of meaning and purpose. Brett and Paolo will find that spark of joy that will turn around your and day help you get out of your own way. Tell Me Something Good is grounded by their experiences as parents and entrepreneurs (fitness, wellness & music) just trying to live their best lives and educate others on how to live a life of purpose, on their own terms. Take a deep dive with the duo as they (and guests) discuss wellness, lifestyle trends, relationships and much, much more!

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    • Jul 20, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Tell Me Something Good

    Life Isn't Always Rainbows: How We Handle Adversity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 39:32


    It's July and we are back with a new episode for you. This week we are talking about real life challenges, and how we each approach them. As much as we'd love life to be smooth sailing, that's just not going to be the case for any of us. We are navigating challenges as best we can, and today we show you a little bit of that process. Download now wherever you get your podcasts and subscribe to TMSG so you never miss an episode!

    How To Develop a High Performance Mindset with Ali Grzyb

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 50:02


    For today's episode we are thrilled to bring you a conversation with high level performance coach Ali Grzyb. We talk about her extensive background in the sports and fitness world, what it's really like to train professional athletes, and how to integrate yoga and mindfulness into your fitness routine. Where To Find Ali https://www.aligrzyb.com/ @ali.grzyb_yogacoach

    The Power of Deep Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 41:50


    In this week's episode we are talking all about our thoughts on our first book club selection, “Deep Work” by Cal Newport. Tune in for a recap of our favorite parts of the book and our biggest takeaways.

    Are You Languishing?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2021 43:24


    Feeling aimless? Cloudy? Not despondent but....certainly not joyful? You just might be languishing, and on today's episode we are talking all about it. Focusing on our mental health has never been more important, and we are hoping that this episode sheds a light on a very common phenomenon since the start of the pandemic. New York Times article https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/19/well/mind/covid-mental-health-languishing.html The Universe Has Your Back https://www.amazon.com/Universe-Has-Your-Back-Transform/dp/1401946542 One Week to Join in with this Month's Book Club! We'll be discussing our Deep Dive into Cal Newport's Deep Work on next week's episode

    The Power of Perceptions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 41:16


    This week we are covering the hidden power of perceptions and how taking a look at this may impact your life in big ways. We will cover self-perception, the empowerment that comes with keeping an open mind and we finish it off with a dose of laughter.

    How To Get Rid of Energy Vampires

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 47:36


    In this week's episode we are taking another look at energy! Specifically those things or people that may be draining your energy without even realizing it. We also announce our new book club! Below is the first book: https://www.calnewport.com/books/deep-work/

    Getting Back to Well

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 41:16


    The past year has been hard on all of us, but now it feels the tide is starting to turn. It's tempting to want to “go back to normal”, but what is that exactly? If you are ready to start with a clean slate but feeling a bit hesitant about just where to begin, we've got some great tips for you. Whether it's starting a new exercise routine, or changing your nutrition habits...we cover it all. Instagram Brett Instagram Paolo Instagram

    How to Be Productive

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 53:29


    If you are feeling like it is exceptionally hard to focus these days, you are NOT alone! This week we are chatting about our own struggles in this department as well as our top tricks and tips to help overcome distractions. Looking to bring more productivity into 2021? This is your episode! Atomic Habits Instagram Brett Instagram Paolo Instagram

    How to Raise Your Energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 46:21


    In this week's episode, we are ALL about energy. We discuss the meaning behind the terms “low-vibe” and “high-vibe”, how manifestation fits into your energy levels, and practical ways to improve your life by tuning into this powerful tool. Resources for this episode: Becoming Supernatural https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Supernatural-Common-People-Uncommon-ebook/dp/B0746RN3G7 The Balanced Blonde Podcast https://www.thebalancedblonde.com/podcast/ Skinny Confidential Podcast - Hormones Episode https://tscpodcast.com/episodes/139-ingrid-de-la-mare/ Tell Me Something Good Show Instagram Brett Instagram Paolo Instagram

    One Year Later: Our Pandemic Lessons

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 41:35


    We're back for Season 3! In this episode we are sharing a very real look at the key lessons that we've learned over the past year living through the pandemic. It hasn't been easy, but we're both found a silver lining. Please rate and subscribe

    The Top 3 Moments That Shaped Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 36:40


    Today we are both reflecting on the top 3 moments that have had an impact on our lives, and shaped who we have become today. This was a fun exercise, and led to some interesting revelations that we share. Our hope is that this one prompts you to do the same! You may be surprised by just how much something your past experiences contribute to the life you lead today. No Rules Rules

    Quick Tips: How To Get Out Of Pain Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 44:09


    Often in these difficult times it can feel like we have no choice but to be fearful, anxious and negative. Today we are going to go through ways to transform your thoughts to a better outlook on life. In the end, our mental attitude is a choice and we do indeed have the power to stay healthy -- not only in our physical bodies but also in our thoughts.

    How to Ease Seasonal Depression and Make the Most of This Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2020 40:10


    It's time for a mental health check around here, and in this episode we are talking all about seasonal depression. We'll talk about some of the signs, our own experiences with it and how to make the most of the dramatic changes currently underway. It IS possible to make the most of winter...it just might take a little bit of adjusting.

    How to Stop Limiting Yourself with an “All or Nothing” Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 41:46


    Do you have an all or nothing mindset when it comes to some aspects of your life? In this episode, we talk about the limitations of this conventional way of thinking. You'll hear specific examples of how this has impacted us, and how there IS a better way! Brett's Something Good: Mary Oliver https://bellagracemagazine.com/blog/as-though-i-had-wings-20-mary-oliver-quotes-to-live-by/ Louise Glück https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louise_Gl%C3%BCck

    How to Get and KEEP a Great Relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 50:29


    During this time of increased "together" time for all of us, we thought this would be a perfect opportunity to share some of the lessons we've learned from our own relationships - good and bad. We are coming from two different perspectives, but you may be surprised just how much we agree. See below for show notes and as always, thanks for listening! IGNTD Podcast https://www.igntd.com/podcast Find us on Instagram: @tellmesomethinggoodshow @brettcortell @paolobmusic

    How to Stay Grounded

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 39:05


    We are BACK after a short break, and are sharing some life updates, our “good” and a few quick grounding techniques that we are using to help get us through this crazy time. You'll hear our honest feelings on some challenges we are facing during this time, but also how we are trying to make the best of it. Good...bad...we are taking it all in stride, and wishing the same to you as we all head into a new season of school and life! Live Awake https://soundcloud.com/liveawakepodcast

    Checking In At The Middle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 54:25


    How are you doing??? That's the question we are asking each other this week on a bit of an introspective episode. Using prompts from a recent episode of the “10 Things To Tell You” podcast, we are taking a mid-way checkpoint for the year. We talk about what we are doing well, what could use a change as we move into the back half of the year and what we may miss after this year has passed. Enjoy, and please share this episode with a friend who may need it! Laura Tremaine 10 Things to Tell You (source for these prompts!)

    How to Get the Most out of Your Home Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 64:20


    If you are feeling frustrated and/or by the abundance of online workouts right now you are not alone...and we've got you. This week Brett asks Paolo all of her questions about how to really make a workout at home matter. We cover the BEST types of workouts to be doing right now, how to stay motivated and how the pressure to “do the most” can lead us down the wrong path when it comes to exercise. Enjoy, and please share this episode with a friend who may need it! Instagram: @tellmesomethinggoodshow @brettcortell @paolobmusic

    Living a Life of Abundance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 29:49


    This week we discuss how easy it is during this time to be in a negative versus positive mindset. When we have limited options for travel and entertainment, how do we still keep life interesting? We will offer some specific ideas on this subject as well as our own experience right now keeping things in abundance!

    How to Find Joy in Tough Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 42:45


    This week we are talking about how to find joy in everyday, simple things. We talk about the difference between joy and happiness, and how true joy can be found in very small moments and unexpected ways. We cover how to move away from guilt, and toward our intuition. Finally, we each share our top moments of joy lately - and it might surprise you! Thanks for listening and be sure to rate and subscribe!

    We Are Back! | Quarantine Thoughts + CBD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 42:53


    It's official! We are back recording in person (with appropriate distance) and pretty much thrilled about it. This week for our “something good” we are talking about key lessons we learned in quarantine. We also have a chat about CBD and hopefully can answer some of your questions in the process! Thanks for listening, and of course hanging in there with us during this crazy time. Highline Wellness Lord Jones

    How to Ask For More | Interview with Alexandra Carter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 56:07


    This week we were lucky enough to sit down with bestselling author Alexandra Carter and covered so much. She tells us how she has built her very successful career, goes into some juicy detail about what it's REALLY like to write a book, and shares actionable take-aways from her book that can help anyone. We are so excited to share this one with you! Comment below if you loved it too! Alexandra Carter Ask For More

    What is the meaning of a service-based life? | Interview with Robin Peacock of MEND NJ

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 34:45


    For this week's episode, we interviewed a woman whose career has been defined by service to others. She shares with us how her career has evolved, why she is so passionate about the work she does, and the facts about food insecurity in our part of NJ. The work Robin is doing right now has never been more necessary, and we recommend checking out the MEND NJ link below to see how you can help, or visit them on Instagram or Facebook today to show your support. MEND NJ MEND on Instagram MEND on Facebook

    Turning Passion Into Purpose | Interview with Jamie Meier

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 47:11


    Episode 11 For this episode we are sitting down with photographer and blogger extraordinaire -- Jamie Meier of @livelovemaplewood! She tells us what led to her discovering a passion for photography, and how she has built it into a thriving business. If you've ever wanted to know what it's REALLY like to follow your intuition, this is a great one for you. Something Good from Jamie: There are always good things happening out there, sometimes you just have to look harder for it. “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping” -- Mr. Rogers Live Love Lens Photography Live Love Maplewood Live Love Lens on Facebook

    Hospitality with Heart | Interview with David Massoni

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 69:18


    Episode 10 Today's episode is a must listen. We were lucky enough to sit down with restaurateur David Massoni. We talked about the start of his career (at the age of 15!), his days running with the celebrity chef crowd in NYC, and what it's like to own and run a restaurant. David shared some fun stories from his past, but more importantly sheds an honest light on how to be a successful (and POSITIVE!) entrepreneur during challenging times. The Fox and Falcon Beat Bobby Flay

    Wellness Expert Tara Roscioli On Facing Fears, Building A Business And Re-invention During Times Of Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 72:37


    Episode 9 We are so excited to bring you our first interview this week with health coaching and wellness expert, Tara Roscioli. We cover it all - from Tara's journey from corporate lawyer to health coach and business owner, to specific challenges she has faced as an entrepreneur to her advice that she'd give anyone starting a business. Something Good: Good news for Tara's small business - her PPP loan came through. Mentioned in This Episode: Align Wellness Studio Highway to Well Holistic Health Coaching Clean Cocktails: Righteous Recipes for the Modern Mixologist Institute for Integrative Nutrition

    Wellness Trend Spotlight - April Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 46:34


    This week we re-visited our monthly wellness trend update. Brett talked a bit about her daily celery juice habit (still going strong) and Paolo discussed how intermittent fasting has changed for him lately. As far as new “trends”, Paolo talked about his new nutrition program, and Brett describes a bit about how she is delving into a long harbored interest in astrology. Something Good: March 26th Book of Awakening Mentioned in This Episode: The Book of Awakening The Daily Stoic Green Nectar Juicery

    Staying Calm in the Storm

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 32:34


    Episode 7 This week we are coming to you from quarantine! We will be switching the show to Zoom format while we work our way through the next few weeks. We are keeping things very casual this week and chat a bit about how this unique time is impacting us both. More importantly, we are bringing you our own thoughts on how we each manage to control anxiety these days and stay calm through this storm.

    What Is Influencing Us?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 43:57


    Today's discussion is all about the things (and people and places) that are currently influencing us. When is the last time you gave some thought to what might be affecting your daily thoughts and actions? As we share a bit about what's been influencing us, try this as a prompt to do the same for yourself. Something Good (Paolo) The positive effect of our podcast as it brings a bit of lightness and positivity to people's lives. It's true! Your feedback means the WORLD to us. Thank you for listening, and please share our episodes if you are enjoying them. Books Tiny Habits Just The Good Stuff Do You! Sly Moves Podcasts Calm App (Tara Brach Self Compassion Course - RAIN method) Sex with Dr. Jess Who Alexandra Carter Sophie Jaffe Angi Greene Glennon Doyle Joshua Smith Kevin Hart Queen Elizabeth II

    Embracing Imperfection

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 42:32


    This week we are chatting all about perfectionism. We discuss the ways in which we each may or may not be perfectionists, the specific pressures of this as related to women, and why embracing IMPERFECTION is always the best strategy. Something Good (Brett) Monet Quote “If you are uncomfortable, in deep pain, angry, yearning, confused -- you don't have a problem. You have a life. Being human is not hard because you are doing it wrong, it's hard because you are doing it right. You will never change the fact that being a human is hard, so you must change the idea that it is supposed to be easy. Glennon Doyle “My life has been nothing but a failure.” Claude Monet Mentioned in this episode: Are you a perfectionist? Instagram: @brettcortell @paolomuzic @tellmesomethinggoodshow

    Wellness Trend Spotlight: Green Juice and Intermittent Fasting -- Do They Really “Work”?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 42:30


    Episode 4 This week's episode shines the spotlight on celery juice and intermittent fasting. Each month we will share our take on a wellness trend or concept that's currently in the public consciousness. Today, Brett shares her experiences with celery juice and even gets Paolo to give it a shot. Paolo will be giving the inside scoop on intermittent fasting - a trend that many often find confusing. We hope our experiences shed some light for you on both of these popular wellness trends! Mentioned in this episode: Anthony Williams: Medical Medium Definitive Guide to Intermittent Fasting Harvard review of intermittent fasting Bio-individuality is key!!! The Fitpod Podcast (A specific focus on fitness!)

    How to Break a Slump

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2020 50:22


    On today's episode we are talking about ways to get out of a slump. Right now in our part of the world it's winter, and it can be really hard to stay upbeat. We are both sharing our experiences with all different kinds of slumps -- from fitness, to creative slumps to seasonal depression The importance of gratitude Brett's Happy Light Paolo's Happy Wine

    Finding Empowerment in The Second Act

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 50:22


    Finding Empowerment in The Second Act Episode 2 In this week's episode, we are sharing our own “second acts” or big shifts in life, and all the associated emotions that have gone along with it, including some very big resets. We also talk a bit about inspirational figures in our lives that have motivated us to make changes. In the end, there are so many different phases to life but following our intuition, and being true to ourselves is key. It's always possible to make a change. It may need to happen incrementally, but life is too short to stay stuck in just one act if you know that you are meant for more! Accenture (Brett's ill fated stint as a “coder”) Time Inc (a history) “Ina Garten is Everyone's Fantasy Best Friend” Sounds about right! (Brett's second act inspiration) What it really takes to achieve success (Steve Jobs) (Paolo's second act inspiration) Gary Vaynerchuk (Background) The Truth Behind Entrepreneurial Success (Gary V) Something Good: “Believe” - Meek Mill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rNo-UuGDfA “My bank account, it was on super-zero Ain't never panic, I'm a superhero” Come hang with us: Tell Me Something Good Show Brett's Instagram Paolo's Instagram Email: tmsghosts@gmail.com

    Do We Need To Break Up With Our Screens?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 50:29


    It's the first official episode, and we're getting into it. Something on our minds lately has been the power of technology - the good, the bad and the ugly. Today, we are breaking down specific challenges that we both face, the honest truth behind why we post on social media, and as always, leaving you with something good from our discussion. Please make sure to support us by subscribing to the show. We want to make sure you get something good every single week! Mentioned in this episode: How to break up with your iphone  The flip side! This came out one week after we recorded: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/17/technology/kids-smartphones-depression.html Something Good: Top 5 best practices to moderate phone usage: Unfollow/block liberally Speed bumps before checking phone (take a break and ask why) What you see on social media isn't everything (we don't post our failures) Invest in blue light glasses to moderate the blue “day” light emitted from our screens or iPhone night mode What do I want to pay attention to? Try adding this as your wallpaper to remember your priorities Come hang with us: Tell Me Something Good Show Brett's Instagram  Paolo's Instagram Email: tmsghosts@gmail.com

    50 Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 40:36


    Welcome to the Tell Me Something Good Podcast! We are so excited to be launching our new podcast designed to entertain, inspire and offer a dose of something good for you each week. We want to help you elevate your life beyond the ordinary. In this episode, we are each asking each other 50 questions (based on vogue.com 73 questions) - NOT rehearsed in advance. I think it's safe to say we each learned a little bit more about each other, and hope you do too! We would appreciate it so much if you could subscribe to the show in your favorite podcast app. This is going to be a good one, so make sure you don't miss a thing! New to podcasts? Here's how to listen. We are so excited to share this show with you! Mentioned in this episode: Evolve Fit Club Vogue.com 73 Questions Wild Game  Something Good: Tell Me Something Good Show on Instagram Get to know us: Brett's Instagram  Paolo's Instagram Email: tmsghosts@gmail.com

    Marketplace Monday-Business, Events, and GOOD News!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2013 31:00


    Marketplace monday is the place to be for all your good news, event, and business opportunities!! Join me this week with special guests KD Brosia, Melo Kan and Ms. Kelli Marie as we get the scoop on their upcoming tour! 

    Marketplace Monday!! Let Your Business Shine!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2013 30:00


    Marketplace Monday is the place to be for all business owners! Call in & share your business, job opening, and events with our audience! Let us help you celebrate all your achievements! 

    Marketplace Monday!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2013 70:00


    We are back with our top rated show "Marketplace Monday"!!! This is the time for you to showcase your business and events to millions of listeners!!! Whether your business is new, old, big or small we want to hear about it!! Do you have any job openings? Any special events coming up? Have a motivational quote you'd like to share? Well this is the place to do it!! 

    Bringing The Heat~Indie Artist Showcase

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2013 91:00


    I love Indie Artist!! This show is dedicated to all my past guest. I will be showcasing their new music! Nothing makes the heart beat faster than some good music from some amazing artists! 

    Talk to me Tuesday!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2013 56:00


    How would you feel if some random stranger slapped your baby? The cop killer is dead, now what? How was your Valentines day? Did you get engaged, spend it alone??Talk to me Tuesdays is the hottest show around!! Join us & share your thoughts & HOTT topics!! 

    Marketplace Monday!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2013 86:00


    We are back with our top rated show "Marketplace Monday"!!! This is the time for you to showcase your business and events to millions of listeners!!! Whether your business is new, old, big or small we want to hear about it!! Do you have any job openings? Any special events coming up? Have a motivational quote you'd like to share? Well this is the place to do it!! 

    Talk to me Tuesday!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2013 45:00


    Grammys! Grammys! Grammys! and much more!! Join me tonight as we discuss the 2013 Grammy show, hot topics in the news & whatever else comes to mind! 

    Talk to me Tuesday!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2013 91:00


    Ready or not!!! It time to TALK!!! Join me & my special guest host, The Classy Black Girl, Sharelle D. Lowery as we discuss the HOTTEST topics in the news today! Raising questions like Who has the right to police your Facebook page?, Can the State you live in tell you whether or not you can procreate?, Destiny's Child Superbowl reunion & the shade thrown at them, & much more! Plus we will recieve etiquette tips from Sharelle's new book Manners Manual. Classy, BlackGirl. "the rules!" Vol. One. 

    Marketplace Monday!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2013 30:00


    Looking to broaden your customer base? Want to connect with other like minded individuals?? Well this is the place to be!!! Come share your dreams with me & the Land of GOOD!!

    Marketplace Monday!! Let your Business shine!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2012 108:00


    Looking to broaden your customer base? Want to connect with other like minded individuals?? Well this is the place to be!!! Come share your dreams with me & the Land of GOOD!!

    Bringing the Heat-Indie Artist Showcase

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2012 61:00


    Good music, poetry, books, non-profits, small businesses...whatever you got we want to hear about it!!! Share your vision & dreams with us!!! Call in and TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD!!!

    Marketplace Monday!! Let your Business shine!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2012 120:00


    Looking to broaden your customer base? Want to connect with other like minded individuals?? Well this is the place to be!!! Come share your dreams with me & the Land of GOOD!!

    Marketplace Monday!! Let your Business shine!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2012 107:00


    Looking to broaden your customer base? Want to connect with other like minded individuals?? Well this is the place to be!!! Come share your dreams with me & the Land of GOOD!!...Today we're going to learn how to change our mindset with the amazing Queenie Johnson of SheRises-The School of Success for Women!! Her motto is "Helpiing you Master your Mindset, Mission and Movement to Expand your Greatness!"...So get your pen & paper ready because we are definitely going to receive some wonderful tools that will help take us to the next level!..Also joining us is one of the HOTTEST DJ's in Chi-town DJ IM A KING!! We are going to talk to him about Love & Being a DJ, becoming the next host of BET's 106 & Park, LaStrand Hair Boutique and his new found love as a radio host on Byrdtalk Radio #love #BET #106&ParktheSearch #IMAKING #SheRisesSchool #coaching #DJ #business #music #Hair 

    Marketplace Monday!! Let your Business shine!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2012 113:00


    Looking to broaden your customer base? Want to connect with other like minded individuals?? Well this is the place to be!!! Come share your dreams with me & the Land of GOOD!!

    Indie Artist Showcase *Bring the Heat*

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2012 86:00


    Good music, poetry, books, non-profits, small businesses...whatever you got we want to hear about it!!! Share your vision & dreams with us!!! Call in and TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD!!!

    Marketplace Monday!! Let your Business shine!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2012 72:00


    Looking to broaden your customer base? Want to connect with other like minded individuals?? Well this is the place to be!!! Come share your dreams with me & the Land of GOOD!! 

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