Tough Love with Toni

That's a wrap for Season 4 - but before we say goodbye... enjoy this season's music! You know there is no bigger gift in Toni's eyes than the gift of music.  Anything you want to hear Toni talk about? Shoot her a DM here:@toughlovewithtonior here:@tonipitruzzelloSeason 4 Tracks:Trip by JSquaredSilver Ray by OfrinSicilia by NotizeGlowing by Michael ShynesSpicy Latin by Nbdy NprtntBad Feeling by I Am Fowler

Ever heard of Reiki? With "new" spiritual practices moving to the forefront of our collective consciousness, many of us are curious.  Listen in as Toni connects with Reiki Master, Kyra Villarino to cover all the basics of what Reiki Healing is... and a little more! Sacred Space OceansideSacred Space Oceanside InstagramKyra's Instagram

Toni re-connects with her Season 3 guest, Cristina Carabini... her favorite cousin.  Cristina has been living it up in Italy... eating, drinking and romancing... but something's got her buggin' in the romance department.  Toni and Cristina address some juicy concerns and find some clarity in a very common dating topic.  Listen in.. and if you're Italian... weigh in!

Ever wondered if your dreams were more than just "sleep movies"?  Well, according to Toni, they are!  This two part episode guides you in getting in touch with your dreams so you can interpret their meanings and messages, and learn how to use them as a tool for your personal improvement.  Sources:https://www.sleep.org/A Little Bit of Dreams by Stace MichaelsThe Dream Interpretation Handbook by Karen FrazierScientificamerican.comMedicalnewstoday.com@thecosmicrx@thethreadsoffateThe Science of Better Sleep by Matthew Walker

Ever wondered if your dreams were more than just "sleep movies"?  Well, according to Toni, they are!  This two part episode guides you in getting in touch with your dreams so you can interpret their meanings and messages, and learn how to use them as a tool for your personal improvement.  Sources:https://www.sleep.org/A Little Bit of Dreams by Stace MichaelsThe Dream Interpretation Handbook by Karen FrazierScientificamerican.comMedicalnewstoday.com@thecosmicrx@thethreadsoffateThe Science of Better Sleep by Matthew Walker

Clutter causes stress, anxiety and unnecessary feelings of shame.  Whether you need to de-clutter your physical space or your mental space, Toni has some great ideas for de-cluttering... even some you've yet to think of!Oracle Deck by: @thethreadsoffate 

We're baaaaaaccckkkkk... Season 4 is kicking off with a helpful reminder about navigating life by your own compass.  Tune in all season for some interactive fun!Don't forget to follow, subscribe, rate & review!References:@thethreadsoffateOracle Deck Rose Edition

 That's a wrap on Season 3 - well - almost! Enjoy the sounds of some great artists; feel it and go with the vibes!Other Side by Mac A DeMiaSexy Smile by SelamoMy World by Jasmine J WalkerStatus by Jamie BathgateThe Vibe by Ben Fox 

Toni and her favorite, fabulous cousin Cristina are sharing tips and tricks to help YOU like your most fabulous life... think Sex and the City... Toni style.  Thank you for rolling with less than perfect audio -- we know this talk will outshine that bit of rawness. 

Playlists are the new mix tapes - they are a love language all their own.  Toni shares a super simple formula to help you become a Playlist Master!Follow Toni and listen to her playlist (curated just for you) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6L60QGnEEbz8btCfWlZDiJ?si=3913e96a4de84c0d

Toni tells one of her favorite short stories as a reminder to examine what boulders we choose to carry... but is it necessary to carry all of them? 

Excuses - we all make them - but some of them hold us back.  It's time to break up with your excuses!  Take some time with Toni to learn some effective tricks in breaking up with the excuses which keep you from leveling up. 

Your mojo is your magic - it makes you... well... YOU! Thing is, our mojo leaves us from time to time.  Listen as Toni shares her favorite tools for calling your mojo back to you AND for keeping your mojo around! 

Toni's love language is music, so...the final episode of season 2 features all the music you heard throughout it. Song titles and artists can be found below for your listening pleasure.  Sit back, relax, and groove.Make Me Mad by OfrinRice Crackers by AvesReal Movements by Ben FoxEasy Money by Rex BannerStarry Eyed by Jane & The BoyGet Hit by MonakoSeason 3 coming soon!   

There's a NEW blog on the scene and we are learning all about it! Toni chats with Ilene Kendrick: Mom of 4, homemaker extraordinaire, dental hygienist, Jazzercise Instructor AND creator of Smiles From Scratch... did we mention Ilene and Toni are sisters? Listen in as they talk parenthood, Ilene's awesome cooking, making time for what's important... oh yeah, and there's definitely an embarrassing story in there AND some great takeaways for anyone who values life's everyday, smile worthy moments.Subscribe and Share!https://smilesfromscratch.com/

As The Weaver, we tend to the threads of our lives.  Some need to  be nurtured, some need to be severed - and everything in between! Each tiny thread is carefully placed to create the bigger picture - your life.  So, how do we make sure we're tending to the right threads in the right way? Toni has 6 things that every effective Weaver needs to be a master. Check it out!

Sasha Fierce or Beyonce Knowles... now they are one in the same, but before Queen Bey was comfortable enough in her own skin to perform her more provocative songs and dances, she created an alter ego, to harness her creative energy and be who she wanted to be on stage.  In this episode, Toni helps you harness your power to be your best self - whenever you choose to be.

People enter and exit our lives all the time, whether we like it or not, and re-framing our thinking around this concept can make a tough reality a bit easier.  Listen as Toni offers her perspective on why and how we can be OK with people making their exit. 

Why do so many of us fear pleasure? With some help from other pleasure experts, Toni shares her knowledge and practice (emphasis on practice ) on how to find opportunities for experiencing more of life's pleasures everyday.  

Good sleep isn't always easy to come by, but Toni has some tricks up her sleeve which can make that a little easier! See for yourself just what you can do TONIGHT to catch a full 40 winks. 

A compelling look at why Toni has found snakes to be the coolest and one of her favorite "all time" animals around. Don't be afraid and listen up - especially if snakes usually send you running!

Toni chatting with a friend about how we can suffer through something yet find valuable lessons through that struggle afterwards. These unexpected rewards can help us keep going when the going gets tough.

Several reasons why you should consider using affirmations in your day (if you aren't already) and Toni shares her two favorite resources for finding affirmations along with tricks to try if you don't yet believe affirmations work.

Mind over matter is the name of Toni's favorite game... and that game takes practice. In this episode, Toni lays down some basics on cultivating a strong mindset.

Toni tickles the surface on spirituality. It's all about openness and love, exploration and curiosity.

An inside look at how your chosen family as much as your given family can play a role in why you do what you do. Toni also shares a little bit inside her chosen personal Board of Directors and what that means.

Toni's simple - but not easy - two step prescription for living a long and healthy life along with her personal examples of how to get started on the road to living your best life.

A quick hello from Toni Pitruzzello, podcast creator and host, along with a synopsis of the first "pillar" podcast episodes to come.