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Check out an episode from our new podcast Dangerous Dogma. Laura Levens, assistant professor of Christian mission at the Baptist Seminary of Kentucky, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about issues facing the Southern Baptist Convention this week in Nashville, Tennessee. She also discusses a couple pieces she wrote on these issues, including about women in ministry and critical race theory. Note: Don't forget to check out our subscribe e-newsletter A Public Witness that helps you make sense of faith, culture, and politics.

Recorded 2021-06-10 18:00:50 DnB Radio Tracklisting: * Nu:Logic - Morning Light * Seba - Cant Describe * Tokyo Prose - Small Gains * Voltage - Endless Dreaming (feat. Bulgarian Goddess) (Voltage VIP) * Lenzman - Ever So Slightly (Artificial Intelligence Remix) * DJ Ransome - Fresh Air (Kidsan Remix) * Pennygiles - Red Diamonds * Eastcolors & Noel - Moonwalker * Naibu - Into the Distance (Break Remix) * Futurist, Barral - Unshakable * Evolved - Sometimes I Just * Nu:Logic - St Pauls * M-Zine, Scepticz & Distant Future - Magnetic Fields * D-Bridge - True Romance VIP * Ephyum & Invadhertz - Escapism * Note - Don't Miss This * Taxman & MC Moose - Listen Good * ID - ID * Response - Let's Pretend * Nucleus & Paradox - Videoman * Ellementhz - LFWZ * Q-Project - Computer Love (Kessler Remix) * Athena - Next Door Reality * S.P.Y - See Your Face Again (Kings Of The Rollers Remix) * Noel & Exit9 - Upsetting * Quadrant & Subsonik - Pyramid Scheme * Hybris - Uproot * Loadstar - Drowning * Drifta and Static - Perception * Break - Headway * AreBe - Run The Tune * Calyx & Teebee ft MC Verse - Dual Processed * Focusfire - W.I.S.Y. * tunnl vision - Uprising * AIRGLO & Reid Speed - The Spark (feat. Metric Man) * ID - ID * DC Breaks - Gambino * Ram Trilogy - Evolution * TMSV - Magnolia * DC Breaks - Burning ft. Camden Cox (Junk Mail Remix) * Magnetude - Goodbye (feat. Receptor) * Rene LaVice - Perfect World * Cyantific - Hold Back * Culture Shock - Machine * Noisia, Mefjus & Hybris - Reptilians * ZOO22 - Dungeons of Youth * SyRan - North Star Download, Distribute, and Donate!

Recorded 2021-06-10 18:00:50 DnB Radio Tracklisting: * Nu:Logic - Morning Light * Seba - Cant Describe * Tokyo Prose - Small Gains * Voltage - Endless Dreaming (feat. Bulgarian Goddess) (Voltage VIP) * Lenzman - Ever So Slightly (Artificial Intelligence Remix) * DJ Ransome - Fresh Air (Kidsan Remix) * Pennygiles - Red Diamonds * Eastcolors & Noel - Moonwalker * Naibu - Into the Distance (Break Remix) * Futurist, Barral - Unshakable * Evolved - Sometimes I Just * Nu:Logic - St Pauls * M-Zine, Scepticz & Distant Future - Magnetic Fields * D-Bridge - True Romance VIP * Ephyum & Invadhertz - Escapism * Note - Don't Miss This * Taxman & MC Moose - Listen Good * ID - ID * Response - Let's Pretend * Nucleus & Paradox - Videoman * Ellementhz - LFWZ * Q-Project - Computer Love (Kessler Remix) * Athena - Next Door Reality * S.P.Y - See Your Face Again (Kings Of The Rollers Remix) * Noel & Exit9 - Upsetting * Quadrant & Subsonik - Pyramid Scheme * Hybris - Uproot * Loadstar - Drowning * Drifta and Static - Perception * Break - Headway * AreBe - Run The Tune * Calyx & Teebee ft MC Verse - Dual Processed * Focusfire - W.I.S.Y. * tunnl vision - Uprising * AIRGLO & Reid Speed - The Spark (feat. Metric Man) * ID - ID * DC Breaks - Gambino * Ram Trilogy - Evolution * TMSV - Magnolia * DC Breaks - Burning ft. Camden Cox (Junk Mail Remix) * Magnetude - Goodbye (feat. Receptor) * Rene LaVice - Perfect World * Cyantific - Hold Back * Culture Shock - Machine * Noisia, Mefjus & Hybris - Reptilians * ZOO22 - Dungeons of Youth * SyRan - North Star Download, Distribute, and Donate!

In this episode, we hear from two men who've lead a support group for dads of kids with special needs for over 15 years. Impacted by one father's isolation and struggle as he processed his child's diagnosis, Don Nikkola, MSW, knew this father was not  alone. He partnered with Steve Roeklein, LCSW, to address a big gap in peer support for men. Steven later summarized their approach as follows: validate [what men share], normalize [men's experience/"you're not alone"], empower [men to engage and grow]. Hear how this group of fathers helps each other navigate their unique fatherhood journeys. Show Notes:  Learn more about Twin Cities Dads (Helping fathers help their special kids) at https://tcdads.org/ Note: Don and Steve expressed appreciation for Arc Minnesota's past sponsorship of their group.

Okay! Yes, the title is funky but the episode is not! This is a great episode for anyone looking to learn more about Kristin's story, where she finds her mace inspiration (hint hint: she calls it overlapping) and much more! Don't miss it and make sure to check her out at: https://www.instagram.com/diaryofafitnessjunkie Note she is also part of the Steel Mace Flow Education Team and you can check that out at: https://www.steelmaceflow.com NOTE: Don't forget to jump into this month's FREE GIVEAWAY by our sponsor White Lion Athletics! Win a FREE MACE and SMW PROGRAMS. All you gotta do is listen to all the podcast this month and jump into the secret challenges within the episodes. Tag @steelmacewarrior and @white_lion_athletics and boom! You enter to win mace goodies! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steelmacewarrior/support

Today we are talking about Magnesium Phosphate (Mag Phos), which is tissue salt # 7. To learn about the first 6 tissue salts and why tissue salts are an incredible support to our bodies, head back to episode number 8 where we began this fascinating series.    Every time we talk about magnesium, we tend to focus on it's relaxation properties. This property is beneficial, especially when it comes to our muscles and the ability to sleep but let's go a little more in-depth than this today because magnesium is a vital mineral that is required in almost every function of the body. In fact it is used to regulate more than 600 enzymes in the body.   What are enzymes? When we talk about enzymes we are talking about catalysts that allow our cells to function better and allow life to continue.  Usually when we speak about enzymes, we think about digestive enzymes which help to break down and metabolise food. However there are many other types of enzymes throughout the body. For example, liver enzymes that help break down toxins and enzymes that help with the production of energy in the mitochondria.    The magnesium calcium balance Micro and macro dosages are often a point of confusion for people. Most people take macro dosages which means they take in a great amount and forget that magnesium needs to be in a balance with calcium. Too much magnesium depletes calcium and too much calcium depletes magnesium. The balance between these two is essential. Normally there is a 2:1 ratio with 2 parts of magnesium required for every 1 part of calcium.     Are you magnesium deficient? Magnesium is a very common mineral for people to be deficient in. This is for a variety of factors but one of the big reasons is due to the consistent stress most adults experience in daily life. When we are stressed we use a lot of magnesium and thus it is easy to become depleted.  It is also true that if you are a very busy person in day to day life that this constant action and movement of the body will deplete magnesium.  Chocolate cravings: Not many people know this, but most chocolate cravings can be due to a deficiency in magnesium! So next time you are craving chocolate, instead of reaching for a block or two of your favourite chocolate, try taking tissue salt #7 to see if it helps to curb your craving. Blushing: If you easily show patches of red on the cheeks (blushing) this too can be a sign of magnesium deficiency. This is not to be confused with the red and hot face described in a  previous episode for iron deficiency (tissue salt #3). Blushing is red but not hot.  Quivering and swollen tongue: The tongue is a muscle and if you are magnesium deficient and then poke it out, you will notice a slight quiver or shake. This quiver may or may not be accompanied by some swelling of the tongue.  Cramping pain: Again we are looking at the need for magnesium for good muscle functioning. Without enough magnesium your muscles will cramp. Emotional Sensitivity: Magnesium has a strong emotional influence and if you are low in magnesium you will tend to be more sensitive and quite impulsive in your actions.  Other signs: Dizziness, fatigue, sleep issues, sensory sensitivity, eyelid flickering   Organs and body system affected by magnesium Involuntary Muscles: For example, the gut, heart and diaphragm.  Nervous System: Calms the nervous system and thus is helpful for sleep, relaxing, hypersensitivity, attention problems, fatigue and so much more, including brain and memory function. Enzymes: Magnesium is responsible for assisting in the production of over 600 enzymes in the body. One of which is the production of ATP which assists in energy production in the mitochondria. Musculoskeletal System: Required for the functioning of the musculoskeletal system. This means it is both essential for muscles to stretch effectively (and without injury) as well as for bone rigidity and strength. Lack of magnesium can lead to temporary muscle paralysis.  Cardiovascular System: It is often forgotten that the heart is a muscle and without adequate magnesium, it will not function properly and thus oxygen will not be pumped around the body effectively, for distribution to the tissues. In fact, magnesium is seen to be so important for the heart that it is said that if a person suffers a heart attack and is also deficient in magnesium that they will not survive.  Teeth: Technically teeth are part of the musculoskeletal system, but this is often forgotten and so worth mentioning separately. (Bones and teeth require the same minerals for the composition of their structure) Endocrine System: Endocrine glands rely on magnesium for functioning and thus all systems and organs of the body are affected. One to take note of is thyroid regulation considering approximately 14% of Australians suffer from thyroid dysfunction. Another is sugar regulation for those suffering from diabetes or who have concerns relating to the pancreas.     How to take magnesium Magnesium is one  of the tissue salts that, as discussed in earlier episodes, you can take a fair few of the tissue salts and often. For example, 10 tissue salts dissolved in a cup of warm water and drank over 20 to 30 minutes. You can repeat this as often as required.  The time of day you take magnesium will depend on what you are using it for: Exercise: If you are exercising you can put Ferrum Phos (tissue salt #3)  with 10 x Mag Phos in your water bottle and sip it throughout your workout. However you can also use it post workout by putting about 10 tablets in the bathtub if you don't have epsom salts.  If you roll an ankle (or pull a muscle) you can mix Mag Phos with Ferrum Phos (tissue salt # 3) to aid the healing process.  Prolonged Stress: For example when on night duty. Combine 10 tablets of mag phos with 10 tablets of kali phos (tissue salt # 5) and drink throughout the night.  Delivery/Birth: Tissue salt # 7 (Mag Phos) can be taken (1 tablet every 15 minutes) to aid in the contractions of the uterus, expansion of the cervix and to also aid in pain relief.  Note: Don't forget that if you are putting the tablets into water that you will need to stir (or shake) the glass/bottle prior to sipping to ensure the mineral is evenly dispersed. You also want to swish the water around your mouth before swallowing. This helps it to absorb into your bloodstream from the mouth (vs going through your digestive system which is not as efficient).    What type of magnesium should you take? There are many different forms of magnesium. For example, phosphate, sulphate, orotate, citrate, aspartate (to name just a few).  Be aware that magnesium oxide is not a form of magnesium you want to take in large quantities as you will find yourself sitting on the toilet quite a lot (it increases bowel movements).  Magnesium phosphate is the type of magnesium that the body uses the most and this is why tissue salt #7 is so helpful.    Support If you require more support in your health journey or have any questions, head to our website at https://www.aurorahealingcodes.com/    Music: Wholesome by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesome License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This week the boys try to teach their dogs new tricks with varying degrees of success. We learn a bit about Rin Tin Tin. NOTE: Don't WoRrY AbOuT CHALLENGE sixty2 its none of ya business

We're kicking off 2021 with a bold and audacious goal.  It's to launch 1 million dreams in one year!  I know… I know.  That might sound crazy… especially following all the wildness of 2020 and the first few weeks of 2021. BUT it feels like it's needed now... more than ever!  That's right!  We need a shared goal.  Something to focus on.  Something that could bring a much-needed injection of good, connection and collaboration into this world!  In this episode, we talk about the genesis of the idea, who should join in and some strategies to get started!  It's a crazy weird dream… but hey… it's usually those types of dreams that change the world for the better… right?  And make life a lot more fun too.  So… let's do this!   DREAM THINK DO RESOURCES: Episodes mentioned: Chandler Bolt: 3 Keys to Publishing Your First Book - www.mitchmatthews.com/160  Kelsey Merritt: Getting Clarity on your Dreams - www.mitchmatthews.com/153  Introducing Kelsey to Bee Keeper, Brent Wesley: www.mitchmatthews.com/153  MORE FROM THE EPISODE:  “Sometimes our setbacks are SET UPS for something better!”  CALL TO ACTION: PART 1: Give yourself permission to DREAM. Get clear on a few new goals or dreams for this year. Consider Dreaming in “Categories” Do the following categories make you think of new and different dreams? Career, Education, Travel, Service, Media and Entertainment, Spiritual, Health & Fitness, Family and Relationships, Financial and Real Estate... AND Dreams that Defy Categorization. SPECIFIC: Write down at least 1 to 3 dreams    PART 2: Invite someone to DREAM with you! Dreaming together is a LOT more fun.   So invite someone to listen to this episode... and then dream together. Set up a phone call or a zoom call to talk about some dreams (big or small) you might want to pursue in the coming days. NOTE: Don't worry about whether they're “big” or “small.”  If they matter to you… they're important! Then, encourage each other!  The encouragement can come in the form of: Just listening (because someone really listening can be pretty rare these days) Encouragement (let them know you're excited for them and the dream) Connections, suggestions and ideas (Don't worry! You don't have to have all the answers, but if you do have something that might help the person… offer it!)    that's pretty rare   Don't invite your grumpy uncle!!! (NOT YET... at least.) Invite that crazy cool friend of yours... the one who's just the right amount of crazy.  Just like you. Have 'em listen to the episode... and then set a time to connect.   Then talk about what you might want to go after this year! Let's get ready to make 2021 our biggest and best year yet... NO MATTER WHAT!!!   EPISODE MINUTE BY MINUTE: 1:08 Sometimes setbacks are setups 8:39 Entertaining the idea of “what if?”    13:15 Focusing on the good 14:03 Dreams can vary but the dream journey can be shared  16:35 You're more resilient than you think. 18:04 If we're gonna be crazy, we may as well do it together 19:06 Give yourself permission to dream 23:42 Give yourself permission to be imperfect 25:00 Be like Bruce     29:10 The story of the Big Dream gathering 40:37 A call to action  for the new year 50:05 You don't have to do it alone   I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Yes!  That's right.  I want to hear from YOU!  Are you IN?  Let me know in the comments with a quick “I'm IN!” or a “LET'S DO THIS!”   Plus, let me know your thoughts on whether this is something that feels important right now.  I think it is… not because it's easy… but because it's needed.  But... I want to hear YOUR thoughts!  Let me know.   

Today we will be talking all about Chapter 16 of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, The Chamber of Secrets. Make sure you have read the chapter so that you don't miss anything!! For the analysis part of this episode, we will be discussing the man, the myth, the legend, Gilderoy Lockhart! There is a lot of background information about Lockhart on Pottermore, so get ready to learn some new things about the most remarkable character in the Wizarding World. Link to the Harry Potter wrapping paper craft: https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/make-your-own-potato-stamps-wrapping-paper Here is the Harry Potter 2020 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B18ss3dbRAI Email us at insidehogwartspod@gmail.com and let us know if you have any ideas for Hogsmeade Journal questions, want to tell us any of your controversial opinions about certain characters, or if you just want to tell us about how much you love Harry Potter! Check out some candles in the Great Hall on wizardingworld.com! Some of the celebrity ones are 3 from Evanna Lynch, 7 from Bloomsbury Publishing, 8 from Cursed Child, and 20 from Natalia Tena. Be sure to leave us a quick review and rating on Apple Podcasts, and thanks for listening! Note: Don't forget to visit Gilderoy in St. Mungo's every now and then. We're sure he would be glad to autograph a few thousand pictures for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/insidehogwarts/message

The Voinum Barony has a new baroness, and she’s here for the people! NOTE: Don’t let the release date play 2020 with your calendar: This episode is early. We’re doing it as a favour to our sponsors, whose Kickstarter ends on the 30th. Now you have an extra couple of days to contemplate how much you […]

The barony has a new baroness, and she’s here for the people! NOTE: Don’t let the release date play 2020 with your calendar: This episode is early. We’re doing it as a favour to our sponsors, whose Kickstarter ends on the 30th. Now you have an extra couple of days to contemplate how much you plan […]

Do you love walking aimlessly in the outdoors?? Because that's as good as it gets!! The impact of the Neopets faeries as cultural icon, legends, and stars is felt endlessly to this day. We talk about our experiences being third culture kids watching anime!! Also, why did our childhoods revolve around murder mysteries? --- -Follow Teese on Twitter @vicunad + listen to them on "Author's Note: Don't Like, Don't Listen" and "A Fresh Podcast Market" -Follow myself on IG @joesalem --- How to Support the BLM Movement: Black Queer Town Hall: blackqueertownhall.org Google Doc with Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-0KC83vYfVQ-2freQveH43PWxuab2uWDEGolzrNoIks/edit# BLM Website with Resources: https://blacklivesmatter.carrd.co/ Stream Videos in this Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqws4vy_Bzkz_Jj-Er-NrGD6gn1D9E_yo Buy Merch: http://nhpcshop.com/ -- Ask us anything on curiouscat.me/playingdressup! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/playingdressup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/playingdressup/support

On another trifecta day of Colorado sports on The DNVR Bets Daily Podcast, Ryan Koenigsberg and Andre Simone cover all the best bets for the Avs, Rockies and Nuggets today. After a couple of hot days of parlaying the professor gives his favorite dogs in the MLB and picks for the entire NHL slate, beyond our favorite local props and picks! Note: Don't forget to tune in tomorrow for a special Saturday edition of the show.

The Abolition Suite is a series of AirGo episodes exploring the concepts and practices of policing and prison abolition with the thought leaders who have been pushing an abolitionist future forward for decades. The Abolitionist Suite is presented in support of the #DefundCPD campaign and the Black Abolitionist Network. This episode's guest is scholar, author, and historian Robin D.G. Kelley. A true digger and chronicler of Black liberation history, he explores the roots and routes of abolition, defines the concept of racial capitalism, and even takes off his historian hat briefly to imagine a liberatory future. NOTE: Don't forget to rate, comment, and review AirGo on Apple Podcasts! Show Notes: Angela Davis Lectures on Liberation: https://archive.org/details/AngelaDavis-LecturesOnLiberation Slavery and Social Death by Orlando Patterson: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674986909 Black Marxism by Cedric Robinson: https://uncpress.org/book/9780807848296/black-marxism/ Black Reconstruction by Du Bois: https://www.zinnedproject.org/materials/black-reconstruction-america/ Organization for Black Struggle in STL: https://www.obs-stl.org/ Jamala Rogers: http://jamalarogers.com/about/ Black Radical Congress Agenda: https://www.obs-stl.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Black-Radical-Congress-FREEDOM-AGENDA.pdf M4BL Policy Statement: https://m4bl.org/policy-platforms/ Critical Resistance: http://criticalresistance.org/ CLR James: https://www.marxists.org/archive/james-clr/biograph.htm How Europe Underdeveloped Africa by Walter Rodney: https://www.versobooks.com/books/2785-how-europe-underdeveloped-africa How Capitalism Underdeveloped Black America by Manning Marable: https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/736-how-capitalism-underdeveloped-black-america Groundings with my Brothers by Walter Rodney: https://www.versobooks.com/books/2787-the-groundings-with-my-brothers Jah Kingdom by Monique A. Bedasse: https://uncpress.org/book/9781469633596/jah-kingdom/ Gina Dent: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gina_Dent Combahee River Collective: https://combaheerivercollective.weebly.com/the-combahee-river-collective-statement.html Recorded 7/13/20 Music from this week's show: Song 33 - Noname

More on my coming out story and how I learned to keep things to myself for 17 years from my family. NOTE: Don't overreact when your child asks questions about their body, because it teaches them to never open up to you. I had to let the world teach me about my body and it should have been my parents. I am probably glad I didn't, because they would have taught me to be ashamed and hate my body. Glad I don't hate myself now after a decade of therapy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/out-in-bobbysworld/support

Today my good friend Chris Shaffer and I are talking about how to drive traffic to your Amazon products using Facebook Ads, and we’ll give our honest opinion about when it can be valuable and when it might not be beneficial. Let’s dive right in.   Are Facebook Ads Worth It? This conversation will be focused on talking about making Facebook ads to sell products within the Amazon eco-system.   Note: Don’t utilize Facebook ads until you’ve made sure to maximize the resources that Amazon has already provided to you. You’ll end up getting more bang for your buck by taking advantage of using Amazon advertising.   When people are on Amazon, they’re on the search to buy something. So when you spend your advertising dollars there, you have more of a chance to make a sale. Whereas people on Facebook aren’t necessarily looking to buy something and it might be difficult to convince them to buy your product from an ad if they’re not actively looking to buy a similar product.   There may be times that you can’t make the pay per click platform on Amazon work for you or if you’re at the “point of no return” and have spent all you can advertising on Amazon and it’s no longer leading to sales it might be a good time to look at how you can get external traffic.   Keep in mind that Amazon doesn’t necessarily prefer external traffic. It actually converts at a much lower rate if you’re not already optimized within Amazon, and it will negatively affect how you rank organically if you’re conversion is really low from external traffic.   Use Facebook Ads As a Secondary Marketing Tool However, there is something to be said about being on the same playing field as your competition. If everyone is selling on Amazon and using the same strategy and set of resources and tools, it might be hard to stand out. When you add the external side and learn how to incorporate it and make it work, you might just be able to get a leg up from your competition and leverage your rankings.   The key is that it’s an addictive piece of marketing. You need to make sure that you have a solid foundation first. The most qualified traffic does exist on Amazon, so exhaust all your efforts there first before paying for additional traffic. You can also use your email list or other free sources, but just don’t pay for any more traffic until you’ve all you can internally first.       Two Ways to Drive Traffic From Facebook to Amazon There are two main ways that you can bring people to your Amazon product by using Facebook Ads. Although we strongly recommend the second option we’ll cover both. Sending Ad Traffic Directly to Your Amazon Ad   This is usually not a recommended method for three mani reasons.   Driving people who are looking at say cat videos to go and buy cat liter can be a tough sell since they weren’t planning to make a similar purchase. This creates a low conversation rate.   You’ll never have a chance to talk to any of the people you advertise to again or if they end up going to Amazon and abandon their carts before they make a purchase you have no way of getting in front of them again unless they happen to see your ad for a second time.   It’s hard to track what traffic and sales you’re getting from Facebook and where they are coming from. We can look at it from a correlation point of view, but it’ll be hard to see the cost of each sale. If you create a storefront on Amazon, you can create custom URLs and can track how many people purchase your product from the Facebook link. This makes it easier to track conversation rates. Create Your Own Landing Page   ConvertKiit has a great landing page feature, and Giveaway Boost works great too. You can run Facebook Ad for your product and can visitors to a custom landing page. This way, you’ll be able to collect their email address and now have a targetable audience you can reach out to in the future. The goal is to make it as easy as possible for people to do the task that you want them to complete.   By creating a landing page, you’re able to take advantage of all the cool features inside Facebook ads like conversion optimization, which is the secret sauce behind the most successful Facebook ad campaigns. You’ll choose the targeted audience that you’re looking for. You can’t do that if you drive traffic directly to Amazon. You can also go back later and see what other types of products people who bought your product be interested in. Does It Make Sense to Use Facebook Ads For a Single Product   If you only have one product to sell it might not be worth doing Facebook ads. You’ll lose money If you only have one product to sell, it might not be worth doing Facebook ads. You’ll lose money or break even to get data, and it’s a lot of planning to get it to where your product is profitable. Paid traffic makes it hard if you’re just selling one product.   If you have a reorder product, it makes more sense to advertise on Facebook or if you have multiple products. You can always send out emails or create ads that feature your additional products for those who have already purchased it with you before. If you lose money on a reorder product during the first sale, chances are you’ll make more when that person purchases again because you’re not paying to get their business the second time around.   Note: Always maximize your advertising efforts on Amazon before creating Facebook Ads for your products.   You also need to have a good grasp on Amazon pay per click before you move on to Facebook ads. If, for some reason, that isn’t going to work or it’s not doable in your category, then go to Facebook ads. It’s an easier conversion because people are already there looking for things to buy, and there are fewer moving parts you need to worry about. Learn the Game to Drive More Sales   First and foremost, you have to figure out how to market your products on Amazon if you want to make sales. This is the most important part of your business.   We always talk about building an email list and creating content because if you can get good at that part of the process, you’ll be in a good position. Your product needs traffic for you to sell. You can drive traffic fast with Facebook ads, but that doesn’t mean that you’ll convert that traffic.   You may not make money on your first sale, but if you create content, you’ll be able to make a profit much quicker. Always look at the big picture and analyze what other products or services your customers need and how you can create additional offerings to help them out.   The goal is to drive people to a piece of content or product that you can control. Giveaway Boost is a great plugin and gives you the formula to make this successful. You can create a page with an offer that you can control. It’s easy for people to signup and get a coupon code once they have. The best part is you can target those people later and create an email list and communicate. What to Ask Before Creating Your Facebook Ad There are a few things you should take into consideration before moving forward with creating your Facebook Ads. Let’s review those now. How Do You Want to Run the Ads The most successful approach is to create your own landing page. You’ll also need to establish who your target audience is and decide what offer you’ll give when they come to your landing page. You need to have this all figured out before you can set up your ad and get it ready to go.   You could also consider leading the Facebook ad with an informational freebie like a checklist, download, or guide related to your product niche. On your thank you page, you could have a discount for your product. This way, you’re giving something valuable before asking them to buy something. It's an effective marketing tool.   Who Do You Want to See Your Ads If you want to target existing customers, you can download your customer list from Amazon. If you go this route giving a coupon can be effective since they’ve already purchased from you. If you’re not using existing customers and go into broad targeting, it makes more sense to use a giveaway or to provide something an informational freebie and then make the sale on the backend once you’ve cultivated and built the relationship. Always test it to see which works best for your market and brand before making a final decision of what works best in the long run,   If you don’t have a business with multiple revenue streams, it’ll be harder to make ads work. You can also offer promotions if they buy more of your product to bring in additional sales. Or start to make content related to your product niche.   Amazon Is the Unicorn of Online Sales Platforms Amazon has made it so easy to put your product on there and start to make money, but it’s not always that easy, especially with Facebook Ads. They do give you lots of features, but it’s not easy to turn it into revenue. Generally, you need to plan for the worst and work towards the best when you’re advertising your new product.   You need to work on creating a real business for Facebook Ads to work. You don’t have to create content to create an email list, but we highly recommend it. You need to build your business and not just sell a product to make it a channel that works best for your business. When you have additional people, you can reach out to it’s beneficial and will make it much easier to scale in the long run.     You can drive as much traffic to amazon as you want, but how do you scale that in a profitable way? Have a bunch of other products or provide visitors wit ha place where they are paying you back with ads or affiliate links that you have on your site.   Use the Brand Creators PlayBook to Get Started If you want to build out a site that has useful content and drives traffic over time, check out our playbook that helps you identify your market on the traffic side and how monetization your business in ways you may not have considered before. To get your copy head over to brandcreatorsbook.com, if you’re just starting this your foundation, it is a great tool to get you started.   Be sure to check out the full blog post going over Facebook Ads that Chris has laid out to help you out! Thanks so much for joining us today!   As always I am here for you, I believe in you and am rooting for you.   Now it’s time for you to take action and go rock your brand! 5 Take-Aways From Today’s Episode Are Facebook Ads Worth It? (3:57) Two Ways to Drive Traffic From Facebook to Amazon (10:35) Does It Make Sense to Use Facebook Ads For a Single Product (17:33) Learn The Game to Get More Sales (22:53) What to Ask Before Creating Your Facebook Ad (30:04)   Quote:  Always maximize your advertising efforts on Amazon before creating Facebook Ads for your products.

In this beautiful and moving conversation filmmaker Don Estill talks about why he was compelled to make this documentary. He speaks of the women who inspired him directly and talks about the multitude of ways that Black women are amazing.The voices of Black Women  are often misunderstood and overlooked. She Speaks shines a light on the depth and richness of these voices and showcases how and why Black Women are the future.This is an interview that moved me deeply. I hope you feel the same.NOTE: Don is currently in talks to secure the rest of the financing for She Speaks so there are no clips currently available. I’ll keep you posted on his progress with getting this important film made.

Today’s interview is with Chicago artist, Leah Raidt. Leah Raidt proudly hails from Louisville, Kentucky. She is an actor, teacher, mentor and director based in Chicago, IL. She is the founder and head instructor of The College Audition Clinic at Actors Training Center, and a teacher and private coach at The Green Room Studio. Works in process include developing and directing the show Reverse Missionary with creative partner Juliet Barrett, which had a workshop premier through The Guest House Project at Haven Theatre. Upcoming projects include ROE at The Goodman Theatre. Past credits include work with Steppenwolf Theatre, Cloudgate Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Griffin Theatre, American Theatre Company and more. Leah has worked as assistant-director to Jonathan Berry and Nick Bowling. She holds a B.F.A from DePaul University, and is a graduate of The School at Steppenwolf. Represented by DDO Artists Agency and Heyman Talent.  Contact info Website: www.leahraidt.com Instagram: @lraidt For coaching Email lraidt@gmail.com Also may contact coach@thegreenroom.com     Want to start winning your day? (FREE GIFT)  Acting is stressful enough. It’s time to stack the odds in your favor Head on over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com and sign up for the self care email newsletter. When you do, you’ll get an email back with a link to listen to a free audio, How to Win the Day.    Through my own self care routine, I’ve identified three ways you can win the day and make it much easier to experience more positive emotions. Whether you’re going to a day job, heading to an audition, or having one of those “I don’t have time to eat or sleep!” weeks - this audio has some tips for you. Head over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com now and sign up for the email newsletter to grab it - because honestly, you deserve to start winning your day.    Wanna chat with me?    Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. Just make sure it's 48 hours in advance.    NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “1-on-1 Inquiry” and we’ll work something out :)    Books & Podcasts to check out**   The Book of Joy For a list of Tony’s favorite books and podcasts, check out his list here!**  Wanna listen to some of these books????Get your first Audible book free over at www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow      Previous Tony Rossi Show Episodes to Check Out    Meditation Doesn’t Have to Suck - A Deep Dive with Kelsey Mathes  How High Standards Can Help Your Career - Pt 2 (Day Jobs)       Things Tony likes Built In Chicago - Tony’s Day Job (they’re hiring!)    People Tony likes    Kelsey Mathes  Website  Instagram    Other references For Sponsorship Inquiries Shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line.  Wanna just support the podcast? You’re the best. Head to patreon.com/tonyrossi for donation optins, starting at $1/month.    Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi  **Indicates affiliate link. (So like, buy two) Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve.  You're enough. Like, today.    #notperfect #stillenough ************************

Today's episode features an excerpt from the Dream Out Loud Podcast, hosted by Vilma Llaguno.  Vilma is the founder of Dream Team Talent agency and Dream Team Productions. She is the mother of three, an entrepreuner, and someone who thrives off of helping others live their dreams.  Dream Out Loud Podcast  ITunes Spotify  Instagram  Vilma Llaguno   Want to start winning your day? (FREE GIFT)  Acting is stressful enough. It’s time to stack the odds in your favor Head on over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com and sign up for the self care email newsletter. When you do, you’ll get an email back with a link to listen to a free audio, How to Win the Day.  Through my own self care routine, I’ve identified three ways you can win the day and make it much easier to experience more positive emotions. Whether you’re going to a day job, heading to an audition, or having one of those “I don’t have time to eat or sleep!” weeks - this audio has some tips for you. Head over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com now and sign up for the email newsletter to grab it - because honestly, you deserve to start winning your day.  Wanna chat with me?  Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. Just make sure it's 48 hours in advance.  NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “1-on-1 Inquiry” and we’ll work something out :)    Books & Podcasts to check out   “A Life in Parts” - Bryan Cranston  “The Actor’s Life: A Survival Guide” - by Jenna Fischer  For a list of Tony’s favorite books and podcasts, check out his list here!**  Wanna listen to some of these books????Get your first Audible book free over at www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow          Things Tony likes Built In Chicago - Tony’s Day Job (they’re hiring!)  Next Door Chicago Premiere Allergy Asthma & Sinus Care (Tony’s dope AF allergist office!)    For Sponsorship Inquiries Shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line.  Wanna just support the podcast? You’re the best. Head to patreon.com/tonyrossi for donation optins, starting at $1/month.    Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi    **Indicates affiliate link. (So like, buy two) Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve.  You're enough. Like, today.    #notperfect #stillenough ************************

It’s the end of the year. Maybe you’re happy with how your year went in regards to your acting career. Maybe you’re not. Either way, I want to leave you with this advice that all actors should consider to be a “more attractive” actor - before 2020. PS - It comes from an aha moment I had during therapy :)    FREE WEBINAR: “How to talk to friends and family about your acting career” (just in time for the holidays!)  Join the actor self-care newsletter for a special link coming ASAP :)    Want to start winning your day? (FREE GIFT)  Acting is stressful enough. It’s time to stack the odds in your favor   Head on over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com and sign up for the self care email newsletter. When you do, you’ll get an email back with a link to listen to a free audio, How to Win the Day.    Through my own self care routine, I’ve identified three ways you can win the day and make it much easier to experience more positive emotions. Whether you’re going to a day job, heading to an audition, or having one of those “I don’t have time to eat or sleep!” weeks - this audio has some tips for you.   Head over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com now and sign up for the email newsletter to grab it - because honestly, you deserve to start winning your day.  Wanna chat with me?    Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. Just make sure it's 48 hours in advance.    NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “1-on-1 Inquiry” and we’ll work something out :)        Books & Podcasts to check out       “A Life in Parts” - Bryan Cranston  “The Actor’s Life: A Survival Guide” - by Jenna Fischer  For a list of Tony’s favorite books and podcasts, check out his list here!**  Wanna listen to some of these books????Get your first Audible book free over at www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow            Previous Tony Rossi Show Episodes to Check Out      Hardship & Heartbreak - On Camera and Off - with UK actor Ross Grant    Part 1  Part 2    Meditation Doesn’t Have to Suck - A Deep Dive with Kelsey Mathes    Other Podcasts/Things to Check out:          Things Tony likes   Built In Chicago - Tony’s Day Job (they’re hiring!)  Next Door Chicago Premiere Allergy Asthma & Sinus Care (Tony’s dope AF allergist office!)    People Tony likes  Other references For Sponsorship Inquiries   Shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line.  Wanna just support the podcast? You’re the best. Head to patreon.com/tonyrossi for donation optins, starting at $1/month.    Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi  **Indicates affiliate link. (So like, buy two) Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve.  You're enough. Like, today.    #notperfect #stillenough ************************

Have you ever felt like “not-a-real-actor” because you’re…. -In between projects -Working a day job -Further behind than your friends?? This week, I’ll share an example of something people working a 9-5 get to do - but actors don’t feel like they can do…..(and it might piss you off). Plus, we’ll go into why you can call yourself a real actor - even if you don’t feel like one today.    PS - Wanna join me on a free virtual webinar???  I’m taking names for anyone interested in joining me for a FREE virtual webinar workshop - “How to Talk to Friends and Family About Your Acting Career.” Wanna to join???? Email me - tony.rossi@gmail.com OR shoot me a DM on instagram saying you’re interested - @tony.rossi.  Workshop will be held before the end of the month!    Join the #Notperfect Actor Community!  Are you ready to stop feeling stressed AF about your acting career? Do you want to start feeling happy as an artist before you quit your day job? Would you like some coaching for stupid cheap on all those things??  Introducing the #NotPerfect Actor Community!  $10/month: Basic membership: Facebook group, all calls and bonuses; access to replay  $50/month: All benefits of basic membership, as well as one 45 minute personalized coaching call a moth $100/month: All benefits of basic membership, as well as two 45 minute personalized coaching calls a month (every other week, unless otherwise agreed upon)  BONUS:  First ten members to sign up for a basic member will get a complimentary coaching call included!  Ready to join the community of other #notperfect actors? Sign up here!  Fore more details, please visit www.tonyrossicoaching.com   Want to start winning your day? (FREE GIFT)  Acting is stressful enough. It’s time to stack the odds in your favor Head on over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com and sign up for the self care email newsletter. When you do, you’ll get an email back with a link to listen to a free audio, How to Win the Day.  Through my own self care routine, I’ve identified three ways you can win the day and make it much easier to experience more positive emotions. Whether you’re going to a day job, heading to an audition, or having one of those “I don’t have time to eat or sleep!” weeks - this audio has some tips for you. Head over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com now and sign up for the email newsletter to grab it - because honestly, you deserve to start winning your day.    Wanna chat with me?  Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. Just make sure it's 48 hours in advance.  NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “1-on-1 Inquiry” and we’ll work something out :)    Books & Podcasts to check out   For a list of Tony’s favorite books and podcasts, check out his list here!**  Wanna listen to some of these books????Get your first Audible book free over at www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow          Things Tony likes Built In Chicago - Tony’s Day Job (they’re hiring!)  Next Door Chicago Premiere Allergy Asthma & Sinus Care (Tony’s dope AF allergist office!)    For Sponsorship Inquiries Shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line.  Wanna just support the podcast? You’re the best. Head to patreon.com/tonyrossi for donation optins, starting at $1/month.    Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi  **Indicates affiliate link. (So like, buy two) Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve.  You're enough. Like, today.    #notperfect #stillenough ************************

Today’s interview part two of our interview with with actor Ross Grant.    Did you miss part one? Check below to listen! Itunes Spotify   Ross is a UK based actor from Urmston, Manchester and graduated from the Manchester Metropolitan University School Of Theatre in 2005. Since graduation, he's obtained credits in multiple BAFTA-winning TV series, including the critically acclaimed 'Don't Take My Baby', where he played the role of Mike. Ross is also an established voiceover artist and an industry-leading high-performance mindset coach. He's the creator of the UK's largest professional and social network for actors - 'Act On This - The TV Actors' Network', as well as the world's first positive psychology program for actors - 'Bulletproof Actor'. Topics include:  The importance of playing the long game (and how he built the Act on This TV community over 8 years). How he lost out on the role of a life time - and it was down to him and ONE other actor…. How hardships such as death and heart break can give us a greater perspective on both acting and life How sometimes…..things just work out in your favor :) More on Ross Grant and Act On This TV   Instagram Twitter  Act on This TV - Facebook Group (with Live broadcasts every Monday at 3pm central time) Ross’s Vlog: #Watch Ross  Act On This TV Website Facebook Twitter Instagram  Bulletproof Actor Program   Join the #Notperfect Actor Community!  Are you ready to stop feeling stressed AF about your acting career? Do you want to start feeling happy as an artist before you quit your day job? Would you like some coaching for stupid cheap on all those things??  Introducing the #NotPerfect Actor Community!  $10/month: Basic membership: Facebook group, all calls and bonuses; access to replay  $50/month: All benefits of basic membership, as well as one 45 minute personalized coaching call a moth $100/month: All benefits of basic membership, as well as two 45 minute personalized coaching calls a month (every other week, unless otherwise agreed upon)  BONUS:  First ten members to sign up for a basic member will get a complimentary coaching call included!  Ready to join the community of other #notperfect actors? Sign up here!  Fore more details, please visit www.tonyrossicoaching.com   Next actor self-care workshops   Monday December 2nd @ 6:30pm  - “How to Talk to Friends and Family About Your Creative Career”  (just in time for the holidays….)     Want to start winning your day? (FREE GIFT)  Acting is stressful enough. It’s time to stack the odds in your favor. Head on over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com and sign up for the self care email newsletter. When you do, you’ll get an email back with a link to listen to a free audio, How to Win the Day.  Through my own self care routine, I’ve identified three ways you can win the day and make it much easier to experience more positive emotions. Whether you’re going to a day job, heading to an audition, or having one of those “I don’t have time to eat or sleep!” weeks - this audio has some tips for you. Head over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com now and sign up for the email newsletter to grab it - because honestly, you deserve to start winning your day.  Wanna chat with me?  Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. Just make sure it's 48 hours in advance.  NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “1-on-1 Inquiry” and we’ll work something out :)    Books & Podcasts to check out   “An Agent’s Perspective” - Natalie Payne  For a list of Tony’s favorite books and podcasts, check out his list here!**  Wanna listen to some of these books????Get your first Audible book free over at www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow    Previous Tony Rossi Show Episodes to Check Out    How to Be Bulletproof - Even Through Hardship - with Ross Grant  Meditation Doesn’t Have to Suck - with Kelsey Mathes  Dealing with Comparison and Feeling “Enough” - with DaJuan Johnson     Other Podcasts/Things to Check out:    No Business Like Show Business - interview with DaJuan Johnson  Absolute Motivation - YouTube Channel Sam Neil on Acting and Depression - short video      Things Tony likes Built In Chicago - Tony’s Day Job (they’re hiring!)    For Sponsorship Inquiries Shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line.  Wanna just support the podcast? You’re the best. Head to patreon.com/tonyrossi for donation optins, starting at $1/month.    Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi  **Indicates affiliate link. (So like, buy two) Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve.  You're enough. Like, today.    #notperfect #stillenough

Today’s interview is a two parter, with actor Ross Grant.  He’ s a UK based actor from Urmston, Manchester and graduated from the Manchester Metropolitan University School Of Theatre in 2005. Since graduation, he's obtained credits in multiple BAFTA-winning TV series, including the critically acclaimed 'Don't Take My Baby', where he played the role of Mike. Ross is also an established voiceover artist and an industry-leading high-performance mindset coach. He's the creator of the UK's largest professional and social network for actors - 'Act On This - The TV Actors' Network', as well as the world's first positive psychology program for actors - 'Bulletproof Actor'. Topics include:  The importance of playing the long game (and how he built the Act on This TV community over 8 years). How he lost out on the role of a life time - and it was down to him and ONE other actor…. How hardships such as death and heart break can give us a greater perspective on both acting and life How sometimes…..things just work out in your favor :) More on Ross Grant and Act On This TV   Instagram Twitter  Act on This TV - Facebook Group (with Live broadcasts every Monday at 3pm central time) Ross’s Vlog: #Watch Ross  Act On This TV Website Facebook Twitter Instagram  Bulletproof Actor Program   Join the #Notperfect Actor Community!  Are you ready to stop feeling stressed AF about your acting career? Do you want to start feeling happy as an artist before you quit your day job? Would you like some coaching for stupid cheap on all those things??  Introducing the #NotPerfect Actor Community!  $10/month: Basic membership: Facebook group, all calls and bonuses; access to replay  $50/month: All benefits of basic membership, as well as one 45 minute personalized coaching call a moth $100/month: All benefits of basic membership, as well as two 45 minute personalized coaching calls a month (every other week, unless otherwise agreed upon)  BONUS:  First ten members to sign up for a basic member will get a complimentary coaching call included!  Ready to join the community of other #notperfect actors? Sign up here!  Fore more details, please visit www.tonyrossicoaching.com   Next actor self-care workshops   Monday December 2nd @ 6:30pm  - “How to Talk to Friends and Family About Your Creative Career”  (just in time for the holidays….)     Want to start winning your day? (FREE GIFT)  Acting is stressful enough. It’s time to stack the odds in your favor. Head on over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com and sign up for the self care email newsletter. When you do, you’ll get an email back with a link to listen to a free audio, How to Win the Day.  Through my own self care routine, I’ve identified three ways you can win the day and make it much easier to experience more positive emotions. Whether you’re going to a day job, heading to an audition, or having one of those “I don’t have time to eat or sleep!” weeks - this audio has some tips for you. Head over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com now and sign up for the email newsletter to grab it - because honestly, you deserve to start winning your day.  Wanna chat with me?  Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. Just make sure it's 48 hours in advance.  NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “1-on-1 Inquiry” and we’ll work something out :)    Books & Podcasts to check out   “An Agent’s Perspective” - Natalie Payne  For a list of Tony’s favorite books and podcasts, check out his list here!**  Wanna listen to some of these books????Get your first Audible book free over at www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow        Previous Tony Rossi Show Episodes to Check Out    How to Be Bulletproof - Even Through Hardship - with Ross Grant  Meditation Doesn’t Have to Suck - with Kelsey Mathes  Dealing with Comparison and Feeling “Enough” - with DaJuan Johnson     Other Podcasts/Things to Check out:    No Business Like Show Business - interview with DaJuan Johnson  Absolute Motivation - YouTube Channel Sam Neil on Acting and Depression - short video      Things Tony likes Built In Chicago - Tony’s Day Job (they’re hiring!)    For Sponsorship Inquiries Shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line.  Wanna just support the podcast? You’re the best. Head to patreon.com/tonyrossi for donation optins, starting at $1/month.    Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi  **Indicates affiliate link. (So like, buy two) Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve.  You're enough. Like, today.    #notperfect #stillenough  

“Be patient. Things are going to work out. It’s just gonna take some time.”  There’s no shortage of “just be patient” advice out there for actors these days.  Most of the time, it's good advice But what happens when we do hit success....only to start sliding backwards? This week, we’re talking how to mentally prepare for when things backslide and how to stay positive during the rough parts. Join the #Notperfect Actor Community!  Are you ready to stop feeling stressed AF about your acting career? Do you want to start feeling happy as an artist before you quit your day job? Would you like some coaching for stupid cheap on all those things??  Introducing the #NotPerfect Actor Community!  $10/month: Basic membership: Facebook group, all calls and bonuses; access to replay  $50/month: All benefits of basic membership, as well as one 45 minute personalized coaching call a moth $100/month: All benefits of basic membership, as well as two 45 minute personalized coaching calls a month (every other week, unless otherwise agreed upon)  BONUS:  First ten members to sign up for a basic member will get a complimentary coaching call included!  Ready to join the community of other #notperfect actors? Sign up here!  Fore more details, please visit www.tonyrossicoaching.com   Next actor self-care workshops   Friday, November 15th @ Green Shirt Studio (7-10pm)   At this Open Training, you’ll get an hour with a Green Shirt acting instructor, an hour listening to Tony Rossi (that’s me; duh) helping you see things differently with the challenges we face in our career, plus a chance to network and meet your peers!  Monday December 2nd at Next Door Chicago, 6:30pm “How to talk to friends and family about your artistic career”      Want to start winning your day? (FREE GIFT)  Acting is stressful enough. It’s time to stack the odds in your favor Head on over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com and sign up for the self care email newsletter. When you do, you’ll get an email back with a link to listen to a free audio, How to Win the Day.  Through my own self care routine, I’ve identified three ways you can win the day and make it much easier to experience more positive emotions. Whether you’re going to a day job, heading to an audition, or having one of those “I don’t have time to eat or sleep!” weeks - this audio has some tips for you. Head over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com now and sign up for the email newsletter to grab it - because honestly, you deserve to start winning your day.  Wanna chat with me?  Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. Just make sure it's 24 hours in advance.  NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “1-on-1 Inquiry” and we’ll work something out :)    Books & Podcasts to check out   For a list of Tony’s favorite books and podcasts, check out his list here!**  Wanna listen to some of these books????Get your first Audible book free over at www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow      For Sponsorship Inquiries   Shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line.  Wanna just support the podcast? You’re the best. Head to patreon.com/tonyrossi for donation optins, starting at $1/month.    Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi    **Indicates affiliate link. (So like, buy two) Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve.  You're enough. Like, today.    #notperfect #stillenough ************************

You’re probably dope at acting. ….you might not be so dope at the biz side of things…..ya feel me?! I remember I used to hate networking - until I learned to see it differently. Today? I kinda like it :)  I think one of the reasons we hate networking is because we think we have to “propose on the first date.” Whereas instead, why not see this as the long game that it is and just go and make some connections - with no expectations in return?? This week, we’re talking networking - how to see it differently, and one big reason you can start relaxing if you really don’t like this stuff :)  Starting Sunday November 10th! Are you ready to stop feeling stressed AF about your acting career? Do you want to start feeling happy as an artist before you quit your day job? Would you like some coaching for stupid cheap on all those things??  Introducing the #NotPerfect Actor Community!  $10/month: Basic membership: Facebook group, all calls and bonuses; access to replay  $50/month: All benefits of basic membership, as well as one 45 minute personalized coaching call a moth $100/month: All benefits of basic membership, as well as two 45 minute personalized coaching calls a month (every other week, unless otherwise agreed upon)  BONUS:  First ten members to sign up for a basic member will get a complimentary coaching call included!  Ready to join the community of other #notperfect actors? Sign up here!  Fore more details, please visit www.tonyrossicoaching.com   Next actor self-care workshops   Friday, November 15th at Green Shirt Studio Follow their facebook page for an event page coming soon!      Monday December 3rd at Next Door Chicago, 6:30pm “How to talk to friends and family about your artistic career”          Want to start winning your day? (FREE GIFT)  Acting is stressful enough. It’s time to stack the odds in your favor Head on over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com and sign up for the self care email newsletter. When you do, you’ll get an email back with a link to listen to a free audio, How to Win the Day.  Through my own self care routine, I’ve identified three ways you can win the day and make it much easier to experience more positive emotions. Whether you’re going to a day job, heading to an audition, or having one of those “I don’t have time to eat or sleep!” weeks - this audio has some tips for you. Head over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com now and sign up for the email newsletter to grab it - because honestly, you deserve to start winning your day.  Wanna chat with me?  Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. Just make sure it's 48 hours in advance.  NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “1-on-1 Inquiry” and we’ll work something out :)        Books & Podcasts to check out   For a list of Tony’s favorite books and podcasts, check out his list here!**  Wanna listen to some of these books????Get your first Audible book free over at www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow   Previous Tony Rossi Show Episodes to Check Out    Dealing with Day Jobs & Gremlin Voices- with Courtney Rioux Agents, Casting Directors, and Being a Happy Actor- with Clare Cooney  Why Hardship is Really a Blessing in Disguise- with Sain-R “SKE” Edwards    Things Tony likes   Green Shirt Studio Next Door Chicago   People Tony likes  Kendall Ficklin Courtney Rioux Clare Cooney  Sain-R “SKE” Edwards  For Sponsorship Inquiries Shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line.  Wanna just support the podcast? You’re the best. Head to patreon.com/tonyrossi for donation optins, starting at $1/month.    Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi  **Indicates affiliate link. (So like, buy two) Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve.  You're enough. Like, today.    #notperfect #stillenough ************************

We've all been there. Sometimes we have days where we don't wanna show up and be an actor.  It's bad enough when you're just in a mood and don't feel like acting....it's worse when that mood lasts several days, or more. This week we're talking strategies to get out that that funk - or at least, to keep showing up even when you don't feel like it.   Starting Sunday November 10th! Are you ready to stop feeling stressed AF about your acting career? Do you want to start feeling happy as an artist before you quit your day job? Would you like some coaching for stupid cheap on all those things??  Introducing the #NotPerfect Actor Community!  $10/month: Basic membership: Facebook group, all calls and bonuses; access to replay  $50/month: All benefits of basic membership, as well as one 45 minute personalized coaching call a moth $100/month: All benefits of basic membership, as well as two 45 minute personalized coaching calls a month (every other week, unless otherwise agreed upon)  BONUS:  First ten members to sign up for a basic member will get a complimentary coaching call included!  Ready to join the community of other #notperfect actors? Sign up here!  Fore more details, please visit www.tonyrossicoaching.com   Next actor self-care workshop - THIS MONDAY!    Networking for Artists: It Doesn’t Have to Suck  Monday November 4th @6:30pm Next Door Chicago 659 W Diversey    You signed up to be an artist, not to be a sales person. But with being an artist, comes many other important things, like pitching your ideas to strangers, getting out of your comfort zone - and yes - networking. For many of us, the word networking makes us sick to our stomach, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Join actor and motivational speaker, Tony Rossi, as he talks about how to see things differently when it comes to networking and how to get rid of the ick-factor.     Want to start winning your day? (FREE GIFT)  Acting is stressful enough. It’s time to stack the odds in your favor Head on over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com and sign up for the self care email newsletter. When you do, you’ll get an email back with a link to listen to a free audio, How to Win the Day.  Through my own self care routine, I’ve identified three ways you can win the day and make it much easier to experience more positive emotions. Whether you’re going to a day job, heading to an audition, or having one of those “I don’t have time to eat or sleep!” weeks - this audio has some tips for you. Head over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com now and sign up for the email newsletter to grab it - because honestly, you deserve to start winning your day.    Wanna chat with me?  Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. Just make sure it's 48 hours in advance.  NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “1-on-1 Inquiry” and we’ll work something out :)    Books & Podcasts to check out   For a list of Tony’s favorite books and podcasts, check out his list here!**  Wanna listen to some of these books????Get your first Audible book free over at www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow      Previous Tony Rossi Show Episodes to Check Out  An Interview with Kelsey Mathes  Meditation Doesn’t Have to Suck - with Kelsey Mathes   Things Tony likes   Built In Chicago - Tony’s Day Job (they’re hiring!)   Other references For Sponsorship Inquiries Shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line.  Wanna just support the podcast? You’re the best. Head to patreon.com/tonyrossi for donation optins, starting at $1/month.    Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi    **Indicates affiliate link. (So like, buy two) Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve.  You're enough. Like, today.    #notperfect #stillenough ************************

Sometimes we get so caught up in trying to be a perfect actor that we forget we’re allowed to be happy in the process. Or in some cases, we even put our happiness on hold because “we need to be an actor….” This week, we’ll discuss what to do when all those actor responsibilities fall on your plate at once, plus how to put things in perspective and consider the bigger picture.   Starting Sunday November 10th! Are you ready to stop feeling stressed AF about your acting career? Do you want to start feeling happy as an artist before you quit your day job? Would you like some coaching for stupid cheap on all those things??  Introducing the #NotPerfect Actor Community!  $10/month: Basic membership: Facebook group, all calls and bonuses; access to replay  $50/month: All benefits of basic membership, as well as one 45 minute personalized coaching call a moth $100/month: All benefits of basic membership, as well as two 45 minute personalized coaching calls a month (every other week, unless otherwise agreed upon)  BONUS:  First ten members to sign up for a basic member will get two complimentary coaching calls included!  Ready to join the community of other #notperfect actors? Sign up here!  Fore more details, please visit www.tonyrossicoaching.com     Next actor self-care workshop:    Networking for Artists: It Doesn’t Have to Suck  Monday November 4th @6:30pm Next Door Chicago 659 W Diversey    You signed up to be an artist, not to be a sales person. But with being an artist, comes many other important things, like pitching your ideas to strangers, getting out of your comfort zone - and yes - networking. For many of us, the word networking makes us sick to our stomach, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Join actor and motivational speaker, Tony Rossi, as he talks about how to see things differently when it comes to networking and how to get rid of the ick-factor.     Want to start winning your day? (FREE GIFT)    Acting is stressful enough. It’s time to stack the odds in your favor Head on over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com and sign up for the self care email newsletter. When you do, you’ll get an email back with a link to listen to a free audio, How to Win the Day.  Through my own self care routine, I’ve identified three ways you can win the day and make it much easier to experience more positive emotions. Whether you’re going to a day job, heading to an audition, or having one of those “I don’t have time to eat or sleep!” weeks - this audio has some tips for you. Head over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com now and sign up for the email newsletter to grab it - because honestly, you deserve to start winning your day.    Wanna chat with me?  Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. Just make sure it's 48 hours in advance.  NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “1-on-1 Inquiry” and we’ll work something out :)    Books & Podcasts to check out   For a list of Tony’s favorite books and podcasts, check out his list here!**  Wanna listen to some of these books????Get your first Audible book free over at www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow      Things Tony likes   Vagabond School of the Arts Green Shirt Studio  Built In Chicago - Tony’s Day Job (they’re hiring!) For Sponsorship Inquiries   Shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line.  Wanna just support the podcast? You’re the best. Head to patreon.com/tonyrossi for donation optins, starting at $1/month.    Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi  **Indicates affiliate link. (So like, buy two) Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve.  You're enough. Like, today.    #notperfect #stillenough  

Welcome to Legal Marketing Minutes with Nancy Myrland. You know you should be publishing content about your practice area. It is one of the best ways to demonstrate what you know, but you are drawing a blank, or maybe you think it's all been written already, or you might even think you aren't worthy of creating content. In this episode of Legal Marketing Minutes, I discuss quick and easy ways for you to get out of a content rut so you can get unstuck and start creating content again in no time at all.  NOTE: Don’t miss my checklist at the end. It will make it even easier to get out of a content rut, I promise! You can find that right here: http://bit.ly/ContentInspirationWithNancy  Remaining episodes of Legal Marketing Minutes can also be found on my website: https://www.myrlandmarketing.com/legalmarketingminutes

When you’re super stressed, super tired, or….hungry….you’re gonna experience a lot of negative chatter.  This week we’ll discuss: 1) What to do when that negative chatter comes up, 2) One trick to do next time it happens, 3) A reassuring thought to remember when you start to spiral.   Starting Sunday November 10th! (New Date)  Are you ready to stop feeling stressed AF about your acting career? Do you want to start feeling happy as an artist before you quit your day job? Would you like some coaching for stupid cheap on all those things??  Introducing the #NotPerfect Actor Community!  $10/month: Basic membership: Facebook group, all calls and bonuses; access to replay  $50/month: All benefits of basic membership, as well as one 45 minute personalized coaching call a moth $100/month: All benefits of basic membership, as well as two 45 minute personalized coaching calls a month (every other week, unless otherwise agreed upon)  First call is Sunday October 20th!  BONUS:  First ten members to sign up for a basic member will get a complimentary coaching call included!  Ready to join the community of other #notperfect actors? Sign up here!  Fore more details, please visit www.tonyrossicoaching.com   Wanna come to an actor self care workshop (for free)??   #ActorProblems: How to Be a Thriving Artist in a Stressful AF Industry    Dealing with rejections is no joke. Watching our friends book more work than us sucks. And let’s not even talk about day jobs…. Let’s face it: We’re emotional people and we’re in a stressful industry...but it doesn't have to suck. This workshop will cover:   Why actors gets so damn stressed (moreso than “normal” people) Three areas causing actors excess stress (and what to do about it) Action items to start to decrease our stress levels    Friday October 18th @ 7:00pm Green Shirt Studio  4001 N Ravenswood Ave Unit 303-B RSVP here!      Want to start winning your day? (FREE GIFT)  Acting is stressful enough. It’s time to stack the odds in your favor Head on over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com and sign up for the self care email newsletter. When you do, you’ll get an email back with a link to listen to a free audio, How to Win the Day.  Through my own self care routine, I’ve identified three ways you can win the day and make it much easier to experience more positive emotions. Whether you’re going to a day job, heading to an audition, or having one of those “I don’t have time to eat or sleep!” weeks - this audio has some tips for you. Head over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com now and sign up for the email newsletter to grab it - because honestly, you deserve to start winning your day.  Wanna chat with me?  Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. Just make sure it's 48 hours in advance.  NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “1-on-1 Inquiry” and we’ll work something out :)   Books & Podcasts to check out   The Big Leap - Gay Hendrix      For a list of Tony’s favorite books and podcasts, check out his list here!**  Wanna listen to some of these books????Get your first Audible book free over at www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow       Podcasts Tony likes: Secrets to Success Podcast (check out episode #194)   For Sponsorship Inquiries   Shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line.  Wanna just support the podcast? You’re the best. Head to patreon.com/tonyrossi for donation optins, starting at $1/month.    Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi    **Indicates affiliate link. (So like, buy two) Hey...you're enough. Regardless of what your resume says or doesn't say. You're enough. Like, today.    #notperfect #stillenough

Know that feeling when you want to book a gig - a really big gig - and it just seems really far away? There maybe some benefits toward going after them that you haven’t even considered. And yes - this applies whether or not you’re ready.   Starting SUNDAY October 20th!  Are you ready to stop feeling stressed AF about your acting career? Do you want to start feeling happy as an artist before you quit your day job? Would you like some coaching for stupid cheap on all those things??  Introducing the #NotPerfect Actor Community!  $10/month: Basic membership: Facebook group, all calls and bonuses; access to replay  $50/month: All benefits of basic membership, as well as one 45 minute personalized coaching call a moth $100/month: All benefits of basic membership, as well as two 45 minute personalized coaching calls a month (every other week, unless otherwise agreed upon)  First call is Sunday October 20th!    BONUS:  First ten members to sign up for a basic member will get a complimentary coaching call included!  Ready to join the community of other #notperfect actors? Sign up here!    Wanna come to an actor self care workshop (for free)??   #ActorProblems: How to Be a Thriving Artist in a Stressful AF Industry  Dealing with rejections is no joke. Watching our friends book more work than us sucks. And let’s not even talk about day jobs…. Let’s face it: We’re emotional people and we’re in a stressful industry...but it doesn't have to suck. This workshop will cover: -Why actors gets so damn stressed (moreso than “normal” people) -Three areas causing actors excess stress (and what to do about it) -Action items to start to decrease our stress levels      Friday October 18th @ 7:00pm Green Shirt Studio  4001 N Ravenswood Ave Unit 303-B Check Green Shirt Studio’s Facebook page for updates!    Want to start winning your day? (FREE GIFT)  Acting is stressful enough. It’s time to stack the odds in your favor Head on over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com and sign up for the self care email newsletter. When you do, you’ll get an email back with a link to listen to a free audio, How to Win the Day.  Through my own self care routine, I’ve identified three ways you can win the day and make it much easier to experience more positive emotions. Whether you’re going to a day job, heading to an audition, or having one of those “I don’t have time to eat or sleep!” weeks - this audio has some tips for you. Head over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com now and sign up for the email newsletter to grab it - because honestly, you deserve to start winning your day.  Wanna chat with me?  Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. We'll chat about what's causing you to be stressed AF as an actor.  NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “1-on-1 Inquiry” and we’ll work something out :)    Books & Podcasts to check out    For a list of Tony’s favorite books and podcasts, check out his list here!**  Wanna listen to some of these books????Get your first Audible book free over at www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow       Previous Tony Rossi Show Episodes to Check Out  How to Be a Practical Actor - with guest Tony Garcia Actors Deserve Help Too    For Sponsorship Inquiries Shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line.  Wanna just support the podcast? You’re the best. Head to patreon.com/tonyrossi for donation optins, starting at $1/month.  Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi  **Indicates affiliate link. (So like, buy two) Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve.  You're enough. Like, today.    #notperfect #stillenough ************************

Hey….need some help?  (Hint: The answer is yes.)  And there may be some reasons you really need to start asking for help that you haven’t considered. Let’s talk about it... Also...ANNOUNCEMENT:  Are you ready to stop feeling stressed AF about your acting career? Do you want to start feeling happy as an artist before you quit your day job? Would you like some coaching for stupid cheap on all those things??  Introducing the #NotPerfect Actor Community!  $10/month: Basic membership: Facebook group, all calls and bonuses; access to replay  $50/month: All benefits of basic membership, as well as one 45 minute personalized coaching call a moth $100/month: All benefits of basic membership, as well as two 45 minute personalized coaching calls a month (every other week, unless otherwise agreed upon)  First call is Sunday October 20th!  BONUS:  First ten members to sign up for a basic member will get a complimentary coaching call included!  Ready to join the community of other #notperfect actors? Sign up here!      Next actor self care workshops:   #ActorProblems:  How to Be a Thriving Artist in a Stressful AF Industry  2 chances to come - for free!    Saturday October 5th @ 4:00pm  Actor’s Club Chicago  630 W Webster Ave 1E   AND    Friday October 18th @ 7:00pm Green Shirt Studio  4001 N Ravenswood Ave Unit 303-B   Want to start winning your day? (FREE GIFT)  Acting is stressful enough. It’s time to stack the odds in your favor Head on over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com and sign up for the self care email newsletter. When you do, you’ll get an email back with a link to listen to a free audio, How to Win the Day.  Through my own self care routine, I’ve identified three ways you can win the day and make it much easier to experience more positive emotions. Whether you’re going to a day job, heading to an audition, or having one of those “I don’t have time to eat or sleep!” weeks - this audio has some tips for you. Head over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com now and sign up for the email newsletter to grab it - because honestly, you deserve to start winning your day.  Wanna chat with me?  Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. Just make sure it's 48 hours in advance.  NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “1-on-1 Inquiry” and we’ll work something out :)      Books & Podcasts to check out The School of Greatness - with Lewis Howes  Secrets to Success  Action: The Pursuit of Acting Excellence - with Leigh Foster   For a list of Tony’s favorite books and podcasts, check out his list here!**  Wanna listen to some of these books????Get your first Audible book free over at www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow      Previous Tony Rossi Show Episodes to Check Out  How I Got My Agent  1 Thing That Might Be Crippling Your Acting Career    Podcasts Tony likes: No Business Like Show Business - with Guest DaJuan Johnson  People Tony Likes    DaJuan Johnson - acting biz & mindset coach  Christine Horn - acting biz coach Gail Rastorfer - acting branding strategist  Adam Shalzi - an actor friend :)    Things Tony likes   Vagabond School   Other references   Built In Chicago  - Tony’s day job (they’re hiring!)   For Sponsorship Inquiries   Shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line.  Wanna just support the podcast? You’re the best. Head to patreon.com/tonyrossi for donation options, starting at $1/month.  Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi    **Indicates affiliate link. (So like, buy two) Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve.  You're enough. Like, today.    #notperfect #stillenough ************************

Today’s interview is with working actor, Jose Tony Garcia (who likes to go by Tony). He is an American actor working in theatre, television, and film. Born in New Haven, CT, he studied Theatre and got his BFA from the University of Connecticut and his MFA from Indiana University. He also works as an extras casting assistant with 4 Star Casting, and has a workshop, “The Practical Actor,” which he does regularly. He resides in Chicago with his wife Sarah and their dog Zorra, and is represented by Stewart Talent Chicago.     Tony Garcia    Instagram The Practical Actor: Facebook & Instagram IMDB       Next actor self care workshop:   #ActorProblems: How to Be a Thriving Artist in a Stressful AF Industry  Where: Actor’s Club Chicago - 630 W Webster Ave 1E When: Saturday October 5th @ 4:30pm  Cost: FREE      Want to start winning your day? (FREE GIFT)    Acting is stressful enough. It’s time to stack the odds in your favor Head on over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com and sign up for the self care email newsletter. When you do, you’ll get an email back with a link to listen to a free audio, How to Win the Day.  Through my own self care routine, I’ve identified three ways you can win the day and make it much easier to experience more positive emotions. Whether you’re going to a day job, heading to an audition, or having one of those “I don’t have time to eat or sleep!” weeks - this audio has some tips for you. Head over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com now and sign up for the email newsletter to grab it - because honestly, you deserve to start winning your day.  Wanna chat with me?  Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. Just make sure it's 48 hours in advance.  NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “1-on-1 Inquiry” and we’ll work something out :)  Books**      For a list of Tony’s favorite books and podcasts, check out his list here!  Wanna listen to these instead?? Start your free trial and get your first book free over at www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow      Previous Tony Rossi Show Episodes to Check Out  Agents, Casting Directors, and Being a Happy Actor - with Clare Cooney Dealing with Comparison and Feeling Enough - with DaJuan Johnson Drink! Or Don’t: Defining Your Unique Values    Podcasts Tony likes: No Business Like Show Business - with Guest DaJuan Johnson  People Tony Likes    DaJuan Johnson Vilma Llaguno Jess Gislin Clare Cooney  Contact Clare if you need a demo reel!      Things Tony likes   Vagabond School They're great for (last minute) self tapes!  4 Star Casting  Dream Team Talent    Other references   Built In Chicago - Tony Rossi's day job - they're hiring!  See a position you like? Shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com   For Sponsorship Inquiries   Shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line.  Wanna just support the podcast? You’re the best. Head to patreon.com/tonyrossi for donation optins, starting at $1/month.    Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi  **Indicates affiliate link. (So like, buy two) Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve.  You're enough. Like, today.    #notperfect #stillenough ************************  

In part two of this series, we're talking #dayjobproblems - how having high standards can actually land you a better day job. I'll share my experience of 9 years of day jobs in Chicago, some of my rock bottoms, and how to know when it's time to get out. We'll also discuss what to do to make sure you don't land in a similar rough job in the future.    Next actor self care workshop:  #ActorProblems: How to Be a Thriving Artist in a Stressful AF Industry  Where: Actor’s Club Chicago - 630 W Webster Ave 1E When: Saturday October 5th @ 4pm  Cost: FREE    Want to start winning your day? (FREE GIFT)  Acting is stressful enough. It’s time to stack the odds in your favor Head on over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com and sign up for the self care email newsletter. When you do, you’ll get an email back with a link to listen to a free audio, How to Win the Day.  Through my own self care routine, I’ve identified three ways you can win the day and make it much easier to experience more positive emotions. Whether you’re going to a day job, heading to an audition, or having one of those “I don’t have time to eat or sleep!” weeks - this audio has some tips for you. Head over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com now and sign up for the email newsletter to grab it - because honestly, you deserve to start winning your day.  Wanna chat with me?  Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. Just make sure it's 48 hours in advance.  NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “1-on-1 Inquiry” and we’ll work something out :)    Books**     For a list of Tony’s favorite books and podcasts, check out his list here!  Wanna listen to these instead?? Start your free trial and get your first book free over at www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow       Podcasts Tony likes: Action: The Pursuit of Acting Excellence Audrey Helps Actors That One Audition  For Sponsorship Inquiries   Shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line.  Wanna just support the podcast? You’re the best. Head to patreon.com/tonyrossi for donation optins, starting at $1/month.    Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi    **Indicates affiliate link. (So like, buy two) Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve.  You're enough. Like, today.    #notperfect #stillenough  

Have you ever been super frustrated that you're not getting the acting results you want?  This week I'm coming to you live....from my day job. And you'll hear some specific examples of why we as actors might not be seeing those wins that we desperately want.    NOTE: Please pardon the audio quality this week...#dayjobproblems   Upcoming actor self care workshops: #ActorProblems: Why You’re Stressed AF (And What To Do About It)  Date: Thursday, September 19th @ 7:30pm  Location: The Boxcar, 1115 W Berwyn Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 (two doors east of the Berwyn Red Line stop) Cost: FREE    Want to start winning your day? (FREE GIFT)  Acting is stressful enough. It’s time to stack the odds in your favor Head on over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com and sign up for the self care email newsletter. When you do, you’ll get an email back with a link to listen to a free audio, How to Win the Day.  Through my own self care routine, I’ve identified three ways you can win the day and make it much easier to experience more positive emotions. Whether you’re going to a day job, heading to an audition, or having one of those “I don’t have time to eat or sleep!” weeks - this audio has some tips for you. Head over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com now and sign up for the email newsletter to grab it - because honestly, you deserve to start winning your day.  Wanna chat with me?  Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. Just make sure it's 48 hours in advance.  NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “1-on-1 Inquiry” and we’ll work something out :)    Books**    For a list of Tony’s favorite books and podcasts, check out his list here!  Wanna listen to these instead?? Start your free trial and get your first book free over at www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow      Previous Tony Rossi Show Episodes to Check Out  Meditation Doesn’t Have to Suck - with guest Kelsey Mathes  Other: Tony’s #SundaySelfcare videos for artists    Podcasts Tony likes: Action: The Pursuit of Acting Excellence Audrey Helps Actors That One Audition  People Tony Likes  Kendall Ficklin Kelsey Mathes Inky Johnson     Things Tony likes   Vagabond School of the Arts  Tony Garcia’s “practical actor” workshop    For Sponsorship Inquiries   Shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line.  Wanna just support the podcast? You’re the best. Head to patreon.com/tonyrossi for donation optins, starting at $1/month.    Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi  **Indicates affiliate link. (So like, buy two) Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve.  You're enough. Like, today.    #notperfect #stillenough ************************

Get good headshots. Always be in class. Make sure to network. Don't mess up your audition..... There's a lot of talk in the acting industry on what you can and can't do. And if you're a human being with emotions and feelings....you might find yourself trying to do everything "perfectly." Is there actually a time and place to be perfect? Let's talk about it!    Upcoming actor self care workshops:  Tuesday September 3rd, 6:30pm Artist Management: Playing the Long Game  Next Door Chicago, 659 W Diversey Chicago  Cost: FREE      Want to start winning your day? (FREE GIFT)  Acting is stressful enough. It’s time to stack the odds in your favor Head on over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com and sign up for the self care email newsletter. When you do, you’ll get an email back with a link to listen to a free audio, How to Win the Day.  Through my own self care routine, I’ve identified three ways you can win the day and make it much easier to experience more positive emotions. Whether you’re going to a day job, heading to an audition, or having one of those “I don’t have time to eat or sleep!” weeks - this audio has some tips for you. Head over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com now and sign up for the email newsletter to grab it - because honestly, you deserve to start winning your day.  Wanna chat with me?  Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. Just make sure it's 48 hours in advance.  NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “1-on-1 Inquiry” and we’ll work something out :)        Books**  For a list of Tony’s favorite books and podcasts, check out his list here!  Wanna listen to these instead?? Start your free trial and get your first book free over at www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow      Previous Tony Rossi Show Episodes to Check Out  How I Got My Agent: A Story of Rejection Agents, CDs & Being a Happy Actor - with guest Clare Cooney  Meditation Doesn’t Have to Suck - with guest Kelsey Mathes  Other: Tony’s #SundaySelfcare videos for artists      People Tony Likes  Kendall Ficklin (Tony’s business coach) Kelsey Mathes Tony Garcia  Vilma Llaguno (Tony's agent) Things Tony likes Vagabond School of the Arts  Tony Garcia’s “practical actor” workshop  The Skimm (and their podcast, Skimm This)   For Sponsorship Inquiries  Shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line.  Wanna just support the podcast? You’re the best. Head to patreon.com/tonyrossi for donation options, starting at $1/month.    Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi    **Indicates affiliate link. (So like, buy two) Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve.  You're enough. Like, today.    #notperfect #stillenough    

Today's podcast is an interview with Clare Cooney.   She's an actor, filmmaker, casting director and editor. Clare directed, wrote, & stars in RUNNER, a short film that played at 15 film festivals, winning 6 awards, and she is a "Filmmaker to Watch" nominee from the Academy-Qualifying Atlanta Film Fest. She has appeared in numerous film and television projects, including the feature film WIDOWS, directed by Steve McQueen, NBC's CHICAGO PD, Netflix's HOT DATE, and the Chicago features SOUL SESSIONS and RENDEZVOUS IN CHICAGO. She is also the Artistic Director of Elevated Films Chicago, a nonprofit that screens independent films on rooftops and other unique spaces and donates the proceeds to Chicago youth arts groups.  Clare is also the casting director for Theater Wit, a freelance casting associate at PR Casting, and she does casting for independent film projects in Chicago. She is a School at Steppenwolf graduate and is represented by DDO Artists Agency.   Clare Cooney: Website: http://www.clare-cooney.com/ Reel: https://vimeo.com/211788943 IMDb: imdb.me/clarecooney Instagram: @cooneycm Facebook: www.facebook.com/cooneycm   RUNNER: Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PKtGVJEpdg  Website: http://www.clare-cooney.com/runner IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6493972/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_1 Facebook: www.facebook.com/runnermovie/   Dad Man Walking:  Facebook: www.facebook.com/DadManWalkingSeries/ Instagram: @dadmanwalkingseries     Want to start winning your day? (FREE GIFT)    Acting is stressful enough. It’s time to stack the odds in your favor   Head on over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com and sign up for the self care email newsletter. When you do, you’ll get an email back with a link to listen to a free audio, How to Win the Day.  Through my own self care routine, I’ve identified three ways you can win the day and make it much easier to experience more positive emotions. Whether you’re going to a day job, heading to an audition, or having one of those “I don’t have time to eat or sleep!” weeks - this audio has some tips for you. Head over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com now and sign up for the email newsletter to grab it - because honestly, you deserve to start winning your day.  Want a free coaching call?  Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. Just make sure it's 48 hours in advance.  NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “1-on-1 Inquiry” and we’ll work something out :)     Books**    For a list of Tony’s favorite books and podcasts, check out his list here!  Wanna listen to these instead?? Start your free trial and get your first book free over at www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow      Previous Tony Rossi Show Episodes to Check Out   How I Got My Agent: A Story of Rejection   Agents, CDs, and Theater’s mentioned:  DDO  Dream Team Talent  PR Casting  Theater Wit  People Tony Likes  Kendall Ficklin (Tony’s business coach) Steve Bayorgeon KaCee Hudson    For Sponsorship Inquiries   Shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line.  Wanna just support the podcast? You’re the best. Head to patreon.com/tonyrossi for donation optins, starting at $1/month.    Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi  Hey...you're enough. Regardless of what your resume says - or doesn't say.    #notperfect #stillenough ************************ **Indicates affiliate link. (So like, buy two)

Actors are emotional creatures. It makes the good times reeeeeally good....and the bad? Need I explain? In this episode, I'll share why I believe all actors need therapy - plus one reason you *might* be okay without it. Stick around til the end and you'll hear a gem that my own therapist shared with me - super relevant for actors.   Want to start winning your day? (FREE GIFT)  Acting is stressful enough. It’s time to stack the odds in your favor Head on over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com and sign up for the self care email newsletter. When you do, you’ll get an email back with a link to listen to a free audio, How to Win the Day.  Through my own self care routine, I’ve identified three ways you can win the day and make it much easier to experience more positive emotions. Whether you’re going to a day job, heading to an audition, or having one of those “I don’t have time to eat or sleep!” weeks - this audio has some tips for you. Head over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com now and sign up for the email newsletter to grab it - because honestly, you deserve to start winning your day.  Wanna chat with me?  Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “1-on-1 Inquiry” and we’ll work something out :)    Books**      For a list of Tony’s favorite books and podcasts, check out his list here!  Wanna listen to these instead?? Start your free trial and get your first book free over at www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow    For Sponsorship Inquiries   Shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line.  Wanna just support the podcast? You’re the best. Head to patreon.com/tonyrossi for donation optins, starting at $1/month.    Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi    **Indicates affiliate link. (So like, buy two) Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve.  You're enough. Like, today.    #notperfect #stillenough

Ever gotten so upset from an audition rejection you just felt broken and defeated??  That's how I felt after this one particular audition that happened several years ago. This week, I'll share what happened, why it was such a big deal that I book it, and something to consider the next time you *don't* book a gig. PS - Want to come to a free workshop on handling rejection? Come to Next Door Chicago on Monday August 5th at 6:30pm!    Want to start winning your day? (FREE GIFT)  Acting is stressful enough. It’s time to stack the odds in your favor Head on over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com and sign up for the self care email newsletter. When you do, you’ll get an email back with a link to listen to a free audio, How to Win the Day.  Through my own self care routine, I’ve identified three ways you can win the day and make it much easier to experience more positive emotions. Whether you’re going to a day job, heading to an audition, or having one of those “I don’t have time to eat or sleep!” weeks - this audio has some tips for you. Head over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com now and sign up for the email newsletter to grab it - because honestly, you deserve to start winning your day.  Wanna chat with me?  Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. Just make sure it's 48 hours in advance.  NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “1-on-1 Inquiry” and we’ll work something out :)    Books**  Listen to books discussed on the show for free with an audible trial! Previous Tony Rossi Show Episodes to Check Out    Dealing with Comparison and Feeling “Enough” - with DaJuan Johnson      Podcasts Tony likes:   Eager to Know: Listen to host Rick McEachern interivew Tony Rossi    Things Tony likes   Breathe University - Breathe University is the brand new eLearning platform led by Dr. Eric Thomas. Inside BU, you get access to Eric Thomas, along with all of his proven tools, strategies, and resources you need to jump start your greatness in one convenient location.   Think Bigger Coaching - a free community for actors run by working actor DaJuan Johnson  Eric Thomas - top rated motivational speaker and consultant For Sponsorship Inquiries Shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line.  Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi  **Indicates affiliate link. (So like, buy two) Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve.  You're enough. Like, today.    #notperfect #stillenough  

Actors. We have a problem.  This journey is hard AF - and we might be making it harder on ourselves... Episode #70 now available.    Want to start winning your day? (FREE GIFT)  Acting is stressful enough. It’s time to stack the odds in your favor Head on over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com and sign up for the self care email newsletter. When you do, you’ll get an email back with a link to listen to a free audio, How to Win the Day.  Through my own self care routine, I’ve identified three ways you can win the day and make it much easier to experience more positive emotions. Whether you’re going to a day job, heading to an audition, or having one of those “I don’t have time to eat or sleep!” weeks - this audio has some tips for you. Head over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com now and sign up for the email newsletter to grab it - because honestly, you deserve to start winning your day.  Next Tony Workshop Handling Rejection - Monday August 5th @ Next Door Chicago - and it's free!    Wanna chat with me?  Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. Just make sure it's 48 hours in advance.  NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “1-on-1 Inquiry” and we’ll work something out :)    Books**  Listen to books from the showfor free on Audible with a free trial!**(Sign up here)   Things Tony likes   Built In Chicago is the online community for Built In Chicago startups and tech companies. Find startup jobs, tech news and events in the Chicago tech scene Hear how they raised $22 million in funding!      Next Door Chicago: A community space where anyone could ask questions about finances and insurance and get some answers. A spot to hang out, take classes, and talk with Financial Coaches—all for free.     For Sponsorship Inquiries Shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line.    Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi    **Indicates affiliate link. (So like, buy two) Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve.  You're enough. Like, today.    #notperfect #stillenough ************************

This podcast is a replay from episode number 34. We'll be back with new episodes shortly!  -Tony    Ross Grant is #notperfect. He’ll always admit that part. But what he’s especially vulnerable is how he spent his early 20s - drinking, going into work hungover, and hoping one day he’d just “make it” as an actor…. Fast forward to today: The guy runs an online acting community called Act on This TV with TON of hours of interviews with actors, agents, casting directors, and other receognizable names all across the UK entertainment industry. You can also find him on his vlog, #WatchRoss, as well as connect with his high performance mindset program for actors, “Bulletproof Actor.” Ross is a class act. It’s my pleasure to introduce him to the #notperfect community here in the states.   Want to start winning your day? (FREE GIFT)  Acting is stressful enough. It’s time to stack the odds in your favor Head on over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com and sign up for the self care email newsletter. When you do, you’ll get an email back with a link to listen to a free audio, How to Win the Day.  Through my own self care routine, I’ve identified three ways you can win the day and make it much easier to experience more positive emotions. Whether you’re going to a day job, heading to an audition, or having one of those “I don’t have time to eat or sleep!” weeks - this audio has some tips for you. Head over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com now and sign up for the email newsletter to grab it - because honestly, you deserve to start winning your day.  Wanna chat with me?  Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. Just make sure it's 48 hours in advance.  NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “1-on-1 Inquiry” and we’ll work something out :)    Previous Episodes Referenced….  Why Failure Isn't a Bad Thing - With Bobby Wilhelmson  Books.... Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks   Wanna listen to the books we talk about the show? An audible membership gives you one credit a month to use on any book you want. Credits rollover to the next month, and you get to keep the books forever! For a free trial, visit www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow   Other links… Ross Grant’s Vlog: #WatchRoss Act On This - The TV Actor’s NetWork Come check out Ross’ Facebook group, live chats, and online community for actors! Join Ross’ Program: bulletproofactor.com until 15th of November! Email Ross for Free Videos!: ross@actonthis.tv   Coaching Recommendations Anthony Meindl- Anthony Meindl’s Actor Workshop Website YouTube Channel Ross Grant’s Program Bulletproof Actor     Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi     Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve. You're enough. Like, today.   #notperfect #stillenough

It took eight years. It was a super unconventional route.  Whether you're an actor looking for an agent, or are having trouble with the copious amounts of rejection - this episode is for you.  Want to start winning your day? (FREE GIFT)  Acting is stressful enough. It’s time to stack the odds in your favor Head on over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com and sign up for the self care email newsletter. When you do, you’ll get an email back with a link to listen to a free audio, How to Win the Day.  Through my own self care routine, I’ve identified three ways you can win the day and make it much easier to experience more positive emotions. Whether you’re going to a day job, heading to an audition, or having one of those “I don’t have time to eat or sleep!” weeks - this audio has some tips for you. Head over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com now and sign up for the email newsletter to grab it - because honestly, you deserve to start winning your day.  Wanna chat with me?  Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. Just make sure it's 48 hours in advance.  NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “1-on-1 Inquiry” and we’ll work something out :)    Books**   Listen to them for free on Audible with a free trial!** (Sign up here)   Previous Tony Rossi Show Episodes to Check Out   An Actor Technique to Help with Challenging People  Thoughts from a Casting Director - with Sarah Clark  Remember This The Next Time You’re Being Hard On Yourself      Things Tony likes Vagabond School: An incredible acting school in Chicago run by working professional actors.  Built In Chicago is the online community for Built In Chicago startups and tech companies. Find startup jobs, tech news and events in the Chicago tech scene Chicago Talent Agents:  Nonunion Karen Stavins Lori Lins  The Talent Networks (formerly Chicago Talent Network) Dream Team Talent  For a longer list of Chicago Talent Agents: Visit this link here      For Sponsorship Inquiries Shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line.  Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi    **Indicates affiliate link. (So like, buy two) Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve.  You're enough. Like, today.    #notperfect #stillenough  

Hey acting friends :) Think about that one area of your career that you’ve been putting off improving in. You know the one. (If you’re like me, you have more than one…#notperfect). Now stop. How are you feeling? If the answer is “I FEEL SO GUILTY RIGHT NOW, WTF??”....then you’re my people. I was texting with a friend recently and I realized that we both were feeling guilty about neglecting a particular area of our career. It wasn’t fun for either of us. But GOOD NEWS - you *might* be able to let that go. Wanna know when it’s okay? I’ll tell ya on on this week's episode ;)  Want a free gift?? Acting is stressful enough. It’s time to stack the odds in your favor Head on over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com and sign up for the self care email newsletter. When you do, you’ll get an email back with a link to listen to a free audio, How to Win the Day. Through my own self care routine, I’ve identified three ways you can win the day and make it much easier to experience more positive emotions. Whether you’re going to a day job, heading to an audition, or having one of those “I don’t have time to eat or sleep!” weeks - this audio has some tips for you. Head over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com now and sign up for the email newsletter to grab it - because honestly, you deserve to start winning your day. Wanna chat with me? Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. Just make sure it's 48 hours in advance. NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “1-on-1 Inquiry” and we’ll work something out :)   Books**    The Obstacle is the Way - Ryan Holiday Ego is the Enemy - Ryan Holiday   Listen to them for free on Audible with a free trial!**    Previous Episodes to Check Out Taking Action and Pursuing Acting Excellence - with Leigh Foster   Other Cool Podcasts   Action: The Pursuit of Acting Excellence - with Leigh Foster     People Tony Likes   Leigh Foster Michael Kostroff     Things Tony likes   1% Club - Coaching Group with Eric Thomas (also referenced as Breathe University): Breathe University is the brand new eLearning platform led by Dr. Eric Thomas. Inside BU, you get access to Eric Thomas, along with all of his proven tools, strategies, and resources you need to jump start your greatness in one convenient location.     For Sponsorship Inquiries Shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line. Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi **Indicates affiliate link. (So like, buy two) Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve. You're enough. Like, today.   #notperfect #stillenough ************************

Have you ever cried for no reason at all? I did. This past week. ...until I realized, “OH. That’s why…” Actors are emotional. We don’t always know we’re in a bad mood until we’re hit with (what feels like) a wave of negative energy. And suddenly, we’re like, “Where the hell did this come from?!” This is why it’s so important to a) stay in tune with our feelings, and b) learn to recognize where those feelings are coming from. It’s not easy work. (In fact, it’s one of the reasons why I offer coachings.) Just know that this can be learned. But it takes a lot of work and lots of awareness. Here’s my story of having an ugly cry in a Starbucks bathroom, and how I figured out where those feelings came from. It’s all on episode #65 of the Tony Rossi Show podcast.   Wanna chat with me?   Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. Just make sure it's 48 hours in advance.   NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “1-on-1 Inquiry” and we’ll work something out :)       Books....     Food Can Fix it - Dr Oz**     Listen to them for free on Audible with a free trial!** (Sign up here)     People Tony likes   Courtney Rioux     Things Tony likes:     Salem State Theatre Web Facebook Other Red’s Sandwhich shop Jaho Coffee   Want to sponsor the podcast?? Let’s chat - shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line. Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi **Indicates affiliate link   Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve. You're enough. Like, today.   #notperfect #stillenough  

Question: How are we as actors supposed to be sane and positive when facing rejection all the time?  Second question: How are we supposed to do the same when we're getting rejected from even auditioning? Or rejected from getting an agent to get those auditions? HOW?!  First off - please stop shouting. Second - I got you. This week I share a very personal story of when I got rejected twice during my college journey: First time from my top choice university. Second time at my backup university. (Yeah. It really sucked.) Here's why it's a good thing - and why it might be a good thing for you too. It's all on episode #65 of the Tony Rossi Show.    Wanna chat with me? Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. Just make sure it's 48 hours in advance. NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “1-on-1 Inquiry” and we’ll work something out :)   Books.... Listen to them for free on Audible with a free trial!** (Sign up here)   Wanna chat with me? Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. Just make sure it's 48 hours in advance. NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “1-on-1 Inquiry” and we’ll work something out :)    Things Tony likes:   Salem State University   Web Facebook Instagram Salem State Theatre Web Facebook     More Things Tony likes...     Breathe University - Breathe University is the brand new eLearning platform led by Dr. Eric Thomas. Inside BU, you get access to Eric Thomas, along with all of his proven tools, strategies, and resources you need to jump start your greatness in one convenient location.   Beachbody On Demand** Stream 700+ Beachbody Workout Programs! You’ll get online access to complete fitness programs for any body type and any fitness level.   World-class Beachbody programs including 80 Day Obsession™, 21 Day Fix®, PiYo®, 22 Minute Hard Corps™ and Core De Force™. Yoga, cardio, dance, strength & more Download workouts for offline use Workout calendars & progress trackers   Get your free trial here!**     Special thanks! Nellie Osborne: Shoutout to Nellie Osborne, the sound editor of the Tony Rossi Show. For editing services (or just to see who this Nellie is), head over to https://eleanorosborne.org/   Want to sponsor the podcast?? Let’s chat - shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line. Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi   **Indicates affiliate link   Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve. You're enough. Like, today.   #notperfect #stillenough  

If you’ve read the first article I’ve ever written for Backstage.com you know that I once embarrassed myself at a charity event: I didn’t think I fit in. I told one of the volunteers who asked “So, who do you do?” that I was in the restaurant industry. Because I didn’t even think that I could call myself an actor if I wasn’t earning  a full time living as one. Today's episode is for any actor who thinks that "I can't call myself an actor" unless I have something shiny to show for it.  You might be surprised after listening just how much you have to give yourself credit for. (Even with a restaurant day job).   Wanna chat with me? Use this link here to schedule a free one on one.  NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “1-on-1 Inquiry” and we’ll work something out :)   Books....  You Are A Badass At Making Money** Listen for free on Audible with a free trial!**   People Tony likes Courtney Rioux Website Instagram Eric Thomas Website Instagram Heather Hiatt Instagram Dallas Traverse Website Instagram  Previous Episodes Why Hardship is a Blessing In Disguise - with Sain-R Edwards, Jr.  An Interview with Heather Hiatt   Things Tony likes: Breathe University - Breathe University is the brand new eLearning platform led by Dr. Eric Thomas. Inside BU, you get access to Eric Thomas, along with all of his proven tools, strategies, and resources you need to jump start your greatness in one convenient location.  Beachbody On Demand**: Stream 700+ Beachbody Workout Programs! You’ll get online access to complete fitness programs for any body type and any fitness level. World-class Beachbody programs including 80 Day Obsession™, 21 Day Fix®, PiYo®, 22 Minute Hard Corps™ and Core De Force™. Yoga, cardio, dance, strength & more Download workouts for offline use Workout calendars & progress trackers Get your free trial here!**   Other stuff to check out: Backstage Article: The Secret to Booking More Work Purple Affair for the Bear   Special thanks! Nellie Osborne: Shoutout to Nellie Osborne, the sound editor of the Tony Rossi Show. For editing services (or just to see who this Nellie is), head over to https://eleanorosborne.org/   Want to sponsor the podcast?? Let’s chat - shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line. Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi   **Indicates affiliate link. (So like, buy two.)    Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve. You're enough. Like, today.

If you’re an actor with a day job, I’m guessing you’re a hard worker. I’m also guessing that sometimes - juuuuuust sometimes - you need a good kick in the rear to work on your acting goals….you know, the ones you keep putting off. (Yes. That one.) Meet Sain-R Edwards, Jr. A member of the US Coast Guard, father of four, who somehow balances a work life/family life - despite living in a different time zone from them. In this episode, we’ll discuss the importance of morning routines, why self help books are so damn important, and how being caught on fire is sometimes a blessing in disguise. (Like, literally).   Wanna chat with me? Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. Just make sure it's 48 hours in advance. NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “1-on-1 Inquiry” and we’ll work something out :) Get to know our special guest! Sain-R Edwards Jr. Instagram Youtube Personal Facebook Personal Instagram   Books:    You Are A Badass At Making Money** Listen to them for free on Audible with a free trial!** (Sign up here)   People Tony likes: Eric Thomas   Things Tony likes:   Breathe University - Breathe University is the brand new eLearning platform led by Dr. Eric Thomas. Inside BU, you get access to Eric Thomas, along with all of his proven tools, strategies, and resources you need to jump start your greatness in one convenient location.   Beachbody On Demand**: Stream 700+ Beachbody Workout Programs! You’ll get online access to complete fitness programs for any body type and any fitness level. World-class Beachbody programs including 80 Day Obsession™, 21 Day Fix®, PiYo®, 22 Minute Hard Corps™ and Core De Force™. Yoga, cardio, dance, strength & more Download workouts for offline use Workout calendars & progress trackers   Get your free trial here!**    Special thanks! Nellie Osborne: Shoutout to Nellie Osborne, the sound editor of the Tony Rossi Show. For editing services (or just to see who this Nellie is), head over to https://eleanorosborne.org/   Want to sponsor the podcast?? Let’s chat - shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line. Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi **Indicates affiliate link   Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve. You're enough. Like, today.   #notperfect #stillenough  

Have you ever thought this "acting thing" is unfair? The way this industry works can be really unfair - but does that mean we have to be miserable because of it? This week's episode gives a different perspective of how to view this "unfair game of acting." #notperfect #stillenough    This podcast was based off my latest article for Backstage.com. Full article can be read HERE    Wanna chat with me?  Use this link here to schedule a free one on one.  NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “Free chat” and we’ll work something out :) Are you an actor who is stressed AF?  Day jobs. Last minute auditions. Late night rehearsals. Let's not talk about our bank accounts... Oh! And have you checked IG lately to see how many gigs your friends have booked?! (Hint: It's more than you.) This acting thing can make us stressed AF. While there's a plethora of classes out there on how to audition and how to book the job - where are the classes telling us how to stop being so damn stressed - specifically for actors?? Come to my pay-what-you-can workshop at Vagabond School of the Arts this coming Sunday, May 19th at 5pm! RSVP below:  You’re an Actor, You’re Stressed AF, Let’s Fix That     Previous episodes Handling Rejection & Playing the Long Game w/ Spenser Davis   People Tony likes: Spenser Davis Things Tony likes: First Love is the Revolution @ Steep Theatre Broken Nose Theatre Special thanks! Shoutout to Nellie Osborne, the sound editor of the Tony Rossi Show. For editing services (or just to see who this Nellie is), head over to https://eleanorosborne.org/   Want to sponsor the podcast?? Let’s chat - shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Sponsor” in the subject line. Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi   Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve. You're enough. Like, today.   #notperfect #stillenough  

It's okay. You're allowed AND encouraged to take breaks from the "acting thing."   Just like what our special guest is doing. Like, right now. Aneisa is from Asbury Park NJ who's been slowly making her way west since. She started out with a 20 year plan of going into the armed forces, getting a degree in psychology and, helping troops with ptsd but, ended up on stages telling stories instead; hopefully creating spaces for the audience to heal in different ways. Currently on a break from the stage to give herself some space but, you can catch her whipping up her original body butter for anyone who is craving deeply moisturized skin!    Wanna chat with me? (For free?) Hiring a coach is an investment - no matter how good they are. Let's chat for free to see if we're a good fit. Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. Just make sure it's 48 hours in advance. NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “Free chat” and we’ll work something out :) Come to my event! You’re an Actor, You’re Stressed AF, Let’s Fix That Get to know our special guest!   Anesia Hicks     Etsy Page Instagram Books.... The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks Listen for free on Audible with a free trial!   Previous episodes Ep 16 Meditation Doesn’t Have to Suck- A Deep Dive w/ Kelsey Mathes   Other podcasts to check The Secrets to Success Podcast Ep 174: A Foul Reward   People Tony likes: Eric Thomas   Other stuff to check out: Hot Ones w/ Sean Evans-S8 Ep12 Scarlett Johansson   Special thanks! Nellie Osborne: Shoutout to Nellie Osborne, the sound editor of the Tony Rossi Show. For editing services (or just to see who this Nellie is), head over to https://eleanorosborne.org/   Want to sponsor the podcast?? Let’s chat - shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line.   Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi   Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve. You're enough. Like, today.

Why you can relax about your next audition… Why it’s okay that you didn’t book your *last* audition…. What to remember when you JUST CAN’T How to get to know those important decision makers - without being salesy or annoying ;) This week, we’re talking to Spenser Davis, Director of Programming for Broken Nose Theatre. He’ll share a bunch of “sigh of relief” gems for actors, plus some of his own challenges he’s had transitioning from actor to director & playwright. It’s all on episode #59 of the Tony Rossi Show. Wanna chat with me? (For free?) Hiring a coach is an investment - no matter how good they are. Let's chat for free to see if we're a good fit. Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. Just make sure it's 48 hours in advance. NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “Free chat” and we’ll work something out :) Get to know our special guest!   Spenser Davis   Website Instagram   Get to Know Broken Nose Theatre!   Website Instagram See their current production: Language Rooms (through 5/18/19) Attend their Gala! (June 9, 2019       Books.... You Are a Badass at Making Money - Jen Sincero     Listen to them for free on Audible with a free trial! (Sign up here) Previous episodes   Taking Action And Pursuing Acting Excellence - with Leigh Foster Interview       Other podcasts to check   Action: The Pursuit of Acting Excellence - “How to Book Costar Roles” Actor CEO - “From Musicals to Film with Bret Shuford”     People Tony likes:   Tiphani Montgomery     Want to sponsor the podcast??   Let’s chat - shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “SPONSOR” in the subject line. Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi   Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve. You're enough. Like, today.   #notperfect #stillenough

Why should you see a life coach instead of a therapist? Why should you work on your insecurities about yourself before transitioning to a new job? What should you know about some of those actors recurring on TV - that you might not know about them already? ….we’re talking ALL of this with Courtney Rioux on episode #58 of the Tony Rossi Show. Courtney Rioux is an actor, author, and coach based in Chicago. As an actor, you may have seen her as paramedic Courtney on Chicago Med, the “Hot Shot Mom,” or heard her voice on commercials like Hershey's, Jimmy Dean, and Happy Meal. Beyond her work on TV and Voice Over, she offers custom coaching to help you get unstuck and design the life you want. One client described it as therapy without the therapy - more like a great chat with a best friend, reminding you who you are and what you dreamed of as a kid. She is currently working on her book, The Whole Artist. She also teaches at the Green Room Studio in Chicago, and is on the board of many committees on SAG AFTRA Wanna chat with me? (For free?)   Hiring a coach is an investment - no matter how good they are. Let's chat for free to see if we're a good fit. Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. Just make sure it's 48 hours in advance. NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “Free chat” and we’ll work something out :) Get to know our special guest!   Courtney Rioux:   Website Instagram Book a session with Courtney! VIP Day with Courtney   Books.... Big Magic: Elizabeth Gilbert Courtney Rioux’s recommended reading list Listen to them for free on Audible with a free trial! (Sign up here) Previous episodes     Taking Action And Pursuing Acting Excellence - with Leigh Foster Interview More Results, Less Effort, More Joy - with Wendy Braun Interview       Other podcasts to check     Leigh Foster’s Interview with Courtney Rioux     People Tony likes:   Kendall Ficklin Leigh Foster Wendy Braun Dallas Travers     Things Tony likes: Vagabond School: An incredible acting school in Chicago run by working professional actors. Want to sponsor the podcast??   Let’s chat - shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line. Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi   Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve. You're enough. Like, today.   #notperfect #stillenough

It’s a little TOO easy to focus on the negatives in our acting careers...And when we focus on the negatives, we find more of them. And more... So let's switch that. I'm sharing three crazy stories that are so crazy they feel like magic. By listening to these stories, you're giving yourself a better chance of expecting better things to happen to you. Which - you deserve. It's all on episode #55 on the Tony Rossi Show. Shoutout to our sponsor, Audible! Listen to the books we chat about on the show for free on Audible with a free trial! (Sign up here)   Wanna chat with me? (For free?) Hiring a coach is an investment - no matter how good they are. Let's chat for free to see if we're even a good fit. Worst case scenario? You get some help with that thing that's bugging you right now - and you don't pay a dime. Use this link here to schedule a free one on one. Just make sure it's 48 hours in advance. You're a hard worker. You deserve a freebie. (Just sayin’.) NOTE: Don’t see an open slot? Email me at tony.rossi@gmail.com with the subject “Free chat” and we’ll work something out :)   People Tony likes: Kendall Ficklin Website Instagram Business of Coaching and Speaking program Emily Parrish Instagram (she’s coming to Chicago!)   Things Tony likes: Breathe University - Breathe University is the brand new eLearning platform led by Dr. Eric Thomas. Inside BU, you get access to Eric Thomas, along with all of his proven tools, strategies, and resources you need to jump start your greatness in one convenient location. Premiere Allergy: Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Care: Tony’s highly recommended allergy office in Chicago! (Tell them Tony sent you…)     Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Facebook: facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi   This podcast was edited by Emily Ember   Want to sponsor the podcast??   Let’s chat - shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Tony Rossi Show Sponsor” in the subject line. Hey...you're enough. Without all those things you want and deserve. You're enough. Like, today.   #notperfect #stillenough

Author: Sue Chilton, MD Educational Pearls: Measles is highly contagious Typically patients just look sick Remember 4 & 4, 14, and 4-C’s: Contagious 4 days before and after onset of rash 14 days for rash to appear Cough, coryza, conjunctivitis (non-purulent), and Koplik’s spots Under 2 and over 20 are highest risk groups 1 in 1000 will die Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis is one of  the most feared, degenerative, 100% fatal complications that can occur up to two decades after initial infection Editor’s Note: Don’t be pro-plague - if you can, vaccinate your children. References: https://www.denverpost.com/2019/01/16/denver-measles-exposure/ Moss WJ. Measles. Lancet. 2017 Dec 2;390(10111):2490-2502. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(17)31463-0. Epub 2017 Jun 30. Review. PubMed PMID: 28673424. Bester JC. Measles and Measles Vaccination: A Review. JAMA Pediatr. 2016 Dec 1;170(12):1209-1215. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2016.1787. Review. PubMed PMID: 27695849. Summarized and edited by Erik Verzemnieks, MD  

6 hours in a sex club?! Writer and promiscuous polyamorous princess Tuesday June has been on many fist – I mean first – dates, and this pro can tell In 2 minutes whether the chemistry is there. And when she meets Jeff, it’s not – until he sweetens the pot with a trip to a public dungeon. One sex swing, a wandering poll on how double penetration works and an comfy orgy bed for 8 later, Tuesday’s discovers that her suitor’s rookie mistake has put her in danger…Oh Lawdy Lawd, who will save our heroine? Did Tuesday leave you wanting more? Find Tuesday June at https://www.tuesdayjune.blog/ (Note: Don’t go to .com, it is *not* what you want)   Song: ‘It’s Raining Men’ performed by The Weather Girls Hosted by Sexual Folklorist Dixie De La Tour  Opening Music: 8 Miles Wide by Storm Large    Sponsor: This episode brought to you by Clone-A-Willy. Take advantage of this special offer for Bawdy Storytelling podcast listeners: 20% off your entire order! Go to CloneAWilly.com and enter promo coded DIXIE at checkout to save #PleasurePickle #JimiHendrixSezHi Love Bawdy Storytelling? Keep this podcast going by supporting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Bawdy (new rewards are on the way, sign up now!) Or make a one-time donation via Paypal at BawdyStorytelling@gmail.com    Shout-out to our Bang-O prize sponsors: You can win sexy prizes from Good Vibrations and Babeland at Bawdy’s live shows – or you can get your own at  Good Vibrations  https://www.goodvibes.com/  Babeland  https://www.babeland.com/     Ain’t nothin’ on Earth like a LIVE Bawdy Storytelling! Here’s what’s coming up (we tend to sell out, so get your tickets in advance/right now): :       Sunday, February 3rd, 2019: Notorious: A Celebration of Dossie Easton in San Francisco, CA http://bit.ly/BawdyDossieEaston   February 14th, 2019: Best of Bawdy Seattle in Seattle, WA  http://bit.ly/BawdyBOBSea2019 VOTE for the Best of Bawdy Seattle! Choose your favorite storytellers of 2018 at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BOB2018_SEA     February 23rd 2019: Bawdy’s Dirty Dozen 12 Year Anniversary (7 PM, San Francisco) http://bit.ly/Bawdy12YearAnniv   February 23rd 2019: the Best of Bawdy (10 PM in San Francisco) http://bit.ly/BawdyBOBSF2019 VOTE for the Best of Bawdy San Francisco! Choose your favorite storytellers of 2018 at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BOB2018_SFO   Want more Bawdy?  www.BawdyStorytelling.com Follow us on Twitter: @Bawdy On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bawdystorytelling/ Like us at www.Facebook.com/BawdyStorytelling Join us on FetLife: https://fetlife.com/groups/46341 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Bawdy Buy Dixie a Coffee at ko-fi.com/thanksbawdy Watch us on YouTube at http://bit.ly/BawdyTV   Find out about upcoming podcast episodes – and if we’re coming to your city! – at   www.BawdyStorytelling.com/subscribe  (personal notes to Dixie are highly encouraged because I love hearing from you)    Thank you to Team Bawdy:   Podcast Producer: Marty Garcia  Sound Engineer: David Grosof  Project Manager: Dana Hanna  Archivist /Video: Joe Moore 

Today, I am going to tell you how I use my Dropbox account on my phone to save me time and headaches. Welcome to another Tech Tip Tuesday. I'm going to go over how I use my Dropbox account on my phone to save me a lot of time and headaches. I actually have my phone in front of me, so hopefully, I won't do the thing where I'm looking at my phone and not talking to the microphone. I will do my best on this one, but I want to make sure I go over everything. It actually should be pretty quick, but there are a few things that seriously have been amazing and have totally saved my butt. I'm going to go over the few things that I've got on here. It looks like I've got one, two, three, four, five to go over, and these should all be available in the free version. I happen to have the pro version. One step up from free version. Where you pay 10 bucks a month. It is awesome and amazing. You get a ton of storage space that I haven't even come closing to using yet. But all these things should be available in the free version. One of the first things I do is…   ***NOTE*** - Don’t know how important it is to you, but about half way through the episode I mentioned that I have 4 albums that pop up when I hit “Starred.” I meant folders. Not albums. Just in case it was a bit confusing. I didn’t even catch it until I was writing the notes.   Links Mentioned in this Podcast: Organizing Her Business Systems and Technology FB Group Send me an email Let's Connect on Instagram Dropbox ORGANIZING HER BUSINESS SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY FB COMMUNITY - https://www.facebook.com/groups/OrganizingHerBusiness TIA HAIN INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/tiahain/ ORGANIZING HER BUSINESS SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY SHOW NOTES - https://tiahain.com/16

In our last couple +1s, we’ve talked about your breathing. If you haven’t checked out the full Optimal Breathing 101 master class yet, you might dig it.    For now, how about a quick look at the THREE simple rules of optimal breathing?   Here they are: Breathe through your nose Into your belly And exhale slightly longer than you inhaled 1 + 2 + 3 = Magic.   How about a quick inventory then a closer look?   First, the quick inventory: You breathing through your nose? (Most people don’t. Go look around and/or in the mirror. Do you see a mouth gaping open?) Do you breathe deeply (yet calmly) into your belly? (Most people don’t—especially if you breathe through your mouth!) And, is your exhale slightly longer than your inhale? (This is the fastest way to relax!) Now, for the closer look:   Rule #1. Breathe Through Your Nose (EXCLUSIVELY!)   When? All day. Every day. (Including while sleeping and training.)   Why? Well, check out the class for a full description (and/or the Notes on The Oxygen Advantage, etc.) but here’s the basic idea.  First: Your nose filters, humidifies and conditions air in ways your mouth simply can’t.  Second: Know that we NEVER used to breathe through our mouths except for the most extreme instances of physical exertion. (Think: Lion chasing you.)  Third: When you breathe through your mouth, you tend to “overbreathe” via short, shallow, fast breaths that disrupt the oxygen to carbon dioxide levels in your body. Although it might sound weird, it’s the CARBON DIOXIDE that actually gets the oxygen out of your red blood cells and into your tissues and organs and you need to slow down your breathing (via your nose!) to get the CO2 right and, as a result, the O2 where you want it.    Rule #2. Breathe into Your Belly   Fill up the lower part of your lungs. Flex your most underappreciated and underutilized muscle in your body. Get your diaphragm rocking!!   Note: Don’t take “big” breaths via your mouth into your chest. Take nice, mellow, quiet, DEEP breaths into your belly. Repeat. All day. Every day.   Rule #3. Exhale Slightly Longer than You Inhale.   This is the fastest way to flip the flip the vagal switch and turn on your parasympathetic nervous system and R E L A X.   Whenever you think about it: Exhale longer than you inhale. (Finish strong as we like to say at the Johnson house!)    Squeeze your diaphragm. Get all that air out. Why? Well, did you know that breathing is responsible for 70% (!!!) of your body’s detoxification? Elimination and sweat only take care of 30%. (Kinda surprising, eh?)   But, guess what? If you’re not breathing right, you’re not detoxifying fully. And, of course, you’re not fueling your cells properly.    Enter: Compromised vitality and increased potential of getting all the things you don’t want.    Therefore: Nose. Belly. Exhale.   Practice. Practice. Practice.   Today’s +1.   How about a nice, deep, calm breath. In through your nose… Down into your belly… Out through your nose with a nice, long exhale.   Ah…   Here’s to your Optimal Breathing!

In our last couple +1s, we’ve talked about your breathing. If you haven’t checked out the full Optimal Breathing 101 master class yet, you might dig it.    For now, how about a quick look at the THREE simple rules of optimal breathing?   Here they are: Breathe through your nose Into your belly And exhale slightly longer than you inhaled 1 + 2 + 3 = Magic.   How about a quick inventory then a closer look?   First, the quick inventory: You breathing through your nose? (Most people don’t. Go look around and/or in the mirror. Do you see a mouth gaping open?) Do you breathe deeply (yet calmly) into your belly? (Most people don’t—especially if you breathe through your mouth!) And, is your exhale slightly longer than your inhale? (This is the fastest way to relax!) Now, for the closer look:   Rule #1. Breathe Through Your Nose (EXCLUSIVELY!)   When? All day. Every day. (Including while sleeping and training.)   Why? Well, check out the class for a full description (and/or the Notes on The Oxygen Advantage, etc.) but here’s the basic idea.  First: Your nose filters, humidifies and conditions air in ways your mouth simply can’t.  Second: Know that we NEVER used to breathe through our mouths except for the most extreme instances of physical exertion. (Think: Lion chasing you.)  Third: When you breathe through your mouth, you tend to “overbreathe” via short, shallow, fast breaths that disrupt the oxygen to carbon dioxide levels in your body. Although it might sound weird, it’s the CARBON DIOXIDE that actually gets the oxygen out of your red blood cells and into your tissues and organs and you need to slow down your breathing (via your nose!) to get the CO2 right and, as a result, the O2 where you want it.    Rule #2. Breathe into Your Belly   Fill up the lower part of your lungs. Flex your most underappreciated and underutilized muscle in your body. Get your diaphragm rocking!!   Note: Don’t take “big” breaths via your mouth into your chest. Take nice, mellow, quiet, DEEP breaths into your belly. Repeat. All day. Every day.   Rule #3. Exhale Slightly Longer than You Inhale.   This is the fastest way to flip the flip the vagal switch and turn on your parasympathetic nervous system and R E L A X.   Whenever you think about it: Exhale longer than you inhale. (Finish strong as we like to say at the Johnson house!)    Squeeze your diaphragm. Get all that air out. Why? Well, did you know that breathing is responsible for 70% (!!!) of your body’s detoxification? Elimination and sweat only take care of 30%. (Kinda surprising, eh?)   But, guess what? If you’re not breathing right, you’re not detoxifying fully. And, of course, you’re not fueling your cells properly.    Enter: Compromised vitality and increased potential of getting all the things you don’t want.    Therefore: Nose. Belly. Exhale.   Practice. Practice. Practice.   Today’s +1.   How about a nice, deep, calm breath. In through your nose… Down into your belly… Out through your nose with a nice, long exhale.   Ah…   Here’s to your Optimal Breathing!

Want to know how to get more followers on social media? I've got you covered. This posts is the third in a series on Why Your Audience Isn't Growing. You should also read Why Your Social Media Isn't Growing to see mistakes you might be making! One of the biggest questions that people have about social media is how to get followers. No matter how many you currently have, we all seem to want to get MORE followers. And more. We can never have enough!! I especially know what it feels like to be just starting out where you have under 1000 followers. I remember my first year on Twitter with something like 300 followers, feeling like I would never grow. Getting followers feels like an impossible task. You need more followers so that you have some kind of social proof, so that more people will follow you, but no one will follow you without more followers. And I have found it to be true that once you pass a certain benchmark of at least a thousand people, it gets easier to grow. Getting followers is kind of like a chicken and egg problem. So let's talk about how you get more followers on social media, especially when you are just starting out OR when you are stuck. Note: This post contains affiliate links! That means at no extra cost to you, I will receive a commission if you purchase something through some of the links I share.  Listen to How to Get More Followers on Social Media You can listen right here or on iTunes, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Or keep reading below! HOW TO GET MORE FOLLOWERS ON SOCIAL MEDIA Before we even get into the specifics of how, I want to talk about the WHY. Specifically YOUR why. If you are not super clear on your why, you are going to struggle to grow your social media presence, your blog, and your audience. Your WHY is your purpose. My background is in writing, so I like to think of it as your theme. A theme isn't the beginning-middle-end of a story, but the ideas that run throughout, tying the story together. For an example, my WHY is that I want to help writers and bloggers build an online platform without being smarmy. I love helping people connect with their perfect audience online, using all the tools and strategies that smart marketers use, but without the icky salesy tactics. Knowing my WHY means that if I have a post idea that doesn't fit into that overarching purpose, I don't write it. Or I write it in a guest post somewhere else. Or on my other blog. If you aren't clear on your why or the audience you serve, you are going to really struggle! Take some time to write out a clear statement of purpose. This should include who you serve, how you serve them, and what is unique to you. HOW TO GET FOLLOWERS THROUGH CONTENT Once you have your why in place, you can both create and curate content that fits under the umbrella of your why. In the second post of this series I talked about curating content, which is essentially the way that you share other people's content on social media. I want to go even deeper on this idea of sharing relevant content. Consider your perfect audience (see my series on how to find your perfect audience) when you are coming up with content ideas to create. In the same way, think about your target audience when you are choosing Tweets to Retweet or pins to share on Pinterest. Ask yourself: Does this serve my perfect audience?  When you share awesome content (your own and others), a really cool thing happens. People start to see you as an authority. You become their go-to for news, trends, and resources. You save them the time so they don't have to research all the latest trends or news. Sharing quality content will help you get more followers that are truly interested in you. That's why it's really important to share relevant content. PRO TIP: On Facebook in particular, you need to not only consider the topic, but the kind of content. If you keep sharing viral videos because they get great reach, but you don't CREATE video, this may hurt you in the long run. When you share your blog posts as links, your page is used to doing well with video, so the reach may diminish for link posts. An active page doesn't help you if it's active for video, but you are trying to drive traffic to a blog. Examples of People Sharing Consistent Quality Content Here are a few of my favorite creator/curators in different niches: The Sell More Books Show - Each week Bryan Cohen and Jim Kukral share five big newsworthy items and three tips related to book writing and marketing, especially in the indie space. I want to know what's going on, so I follow their podcast, follow them on Twitter, and like their Facebook page so hopefully I won't miss anything. Jenn's Trends - Jenn Herman has a blog focused on social media, specifically Instagram. Even though I've temporarily told Instagram, "it's not me, it's you," I can count on her to share big news I need to know about social media. I joined her Facebook group to keep up with what she's sharing about social media. Social Media Examiner - While this seems like a no-brainer because this is a hugely established site, I love Michael Stelzner's curiosity and passion for social media. (You can hear this particularly through his podcast, where he seems genuinely excited and interested in the guests.) HOW TO GET FOLLOWERS THROUGH CONTENT-SHARING TOOLS Sharing consistent quality content is HARD. Especially when you are also creating content too. I really rock at creating content. I love it. Give me content creation all. day. long. And while I shared in my post on why your blog isn't growing that it's not just about promotion, YOU HAVE TO PROMOTE your awesome content. If you are trying to curate good content from other people as well (which you should do), then you have even more posts to share and schedule. Promotion is a lot of work, so you'll want some tools to help with that. Note: Don't forget that you can't JUST promote. You have to engage with people as well! Read the previous post in this series for ideas.  So what tools can help you get followers on social media through content sharing? My favorite tools to share quality content- Quuu - (Facebook & Twitter) This app will generate and autopost relevant content to your Twitter or Facebook feeds for you. Like most apps, you can use some features with the free version and then upgrade. I honestly don't LOVE pushing out content that I haven't seen first. But they have a great vetting process for the posts that they take, so you will get great content! Quuu Promote - This is a paid part of Quuu where you can submit posts to go in the Quuu feed. I've seen really great results from putting my posts in here. This means that when other people sign up for Quuu and autopost links, YOUR links go in the pool to be shared on a particular topic. This has resulted in a good amount of traffic and also shown me what content is working well. Check out these two posts, both about email marketing. (For reference, another promoted post I did had 17 clicks from only 80 shares, as compared to the 300-something shares for only 8 clicks.) They don't accept posts automatically, but look through each. Promo Republic - I love this social sharing tool because it comes with templates and stock photos that you can edit (think: Canva), but you don't have to LEAVE the platform to share them. Instead, you create them right there, write your text for a post, then choose to share on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Instagram (reminder, not autoschedule, since Insta doesn't allow that). They share trends that may help you come up with post ideas and you can create a queue of content that will post at optimal times. Get this on AppSumo for a limited time with my referral code (that gives me credit at no extra cost to you) HERE.  Tailwind - I love this app for Pinterest! (It also does Instagram, but I don't use it for that.) It has one of the easiest scheduling dashboards I've used. You can click a button to shuffle them all, choose the best time slots you want per day, how many shares per day, and even join tribes of other Pinterest users to promote each other's content. If you use my affiliate link, you'll get a free month to try it out! Learn how to use tribes and where to find them Hootsuite - I have been using Hootsuite maybe longer than any other social tool! It's very similar to Buffer, which a lot of people like, but because I have never seen a reason to switch! Choose which one works for you. You can manage up to three accounts with Hootsuite's free plan, including Facebook (page, group, or profile), LinkedIn, and Twitter. I create Twitter lists within Hootsuite and then can easily go in and schedule content on a weekly basis. (Though I've been HORRIBLE about this lately.) It clears the clutter when you just want to pop in and see what's going on over on Twitter. This makes it easier to get in, engage and schedule, then get out without getting lost. How to Use Twitter in 15 Minutes a Day Iconosquare - Iconosquare is NOT a social scheduling platform and is strictly for Instagram. But it's a really helpful tool to manage your followers and to see what content people engage with so that you can create more of the same. You can even track details like which hashtags performed well for you. As with most tools, you can get more when you pay. Social Jukebox - This is a great tool to create a content library (or "jukebox") of evergreen content that get shared again and again over time.  RecurPost - Similar to Social Jukebox, this tool will let you schedule posts to share again and again. If you don't want to pay for Edgar or SmarterQueue, you can use these two together to get the max number of posts without paying.  PRO TIP: Remember to share your own posts with as much gusto and passion as you share other people's posts. This tip comes by way of Paula Rollo of Beauty Through Imperfection and her Facebook Group, Actionable Blogging Tips. HOW TO GET MORE FOLLOWERS THROUGH FOLLOW FOR FOLLOW I know that in the past year, the idea of getting followers by following people brings out the eye rolls. Especially on Instagram, people talk about getting 300 new followers in a day, then losing 294 two days later. (True story.) That's a LOT of people doing it wrong.   The BEST way to follow people to get followers on Instagram and Twitter is to follow people you are actually interested in, interact with them in a way that isn't smarmy (ex: DON'T follow, then tweet at them telling them you followed and asking them to follow back), and then in a few weeks or month, unfollow the people who aren't following you back UNLESS they are stellar content creators and you want to keep following.  Give this practice a little more of a personal touch and a little more time to see it actually work for you. A Note on Facebook I have not mentioned much about growing a Facebook page here. There are a few reasons for this. First, this can be one of the harder platforms to grow. Because of the way the Facebook algorithm works, people often won't see your content. Even huge pages have very little reach on posts. I'll talk more about this in a separate post, because it's a HUGE topic. HOW TO GET MORE FOLLOWERS...SPARINGLY Facebook groups - Many blogger Facebook groups have threads on a weekly or daily basis where you can link to your social profiles and then follow everyone and have them follow you. You really want TARGETED followers, so these don't always work well. But depending on your goals or while you're trying to get past that social proof number, this may really help.  Giveaways - You can definitely grow quickly and with big results using giveaways. But you are more than likely going to end up with people who don't care about you or your content. Particularly if you are giving away money or a gift card to a store. Try to be more targeted to your audience and give a great prize, but one that is specific to writers or moms or your audience.  Ads - You can run Facebook ads to get likes for your page, but this is something I would do sparingly. Facebook seems to drop your reach right after you pay for things to make you think you NEED to pay for things. So, realize this is an option in the ads manager, but don't rely on this.  Remember the Context When You Are Trying to Get Followers! If you are trying to get more followers on social media, don't forget your overall purpose. Think of the kinds of followers you really want and the long-term goals.  Consider all these tips in conjunction with the reasons your social media isn't growing, particularly thinking about the idea that you need to be SOCIAL.  What are YOUR tips for getting more followers on social media? Share in the comments!

We welcome materials engineer Ian Doran as our first guest! Ian extolls the awesomeness of giant steam turbines and lost wax casting. He and Taylor share a few of their teenage adventures in idiocy and science. (Note: Don't put gasoline in a double boiler. Really... Don't do that.) Taylor explains knucklebones as an ancient method of random number generation and combines the old-school with the new-school. Ian brings the icosahedral heat! He tackled the bevel math that scared off Rob and cast some wicked spells on different salvaged materials. Rob thinks about rolling dice and... the dice roll. The Objet printer can give you a tattoo while doing a backflip. The Grr-ripper will help you keep your fingers on your hand. The step bit can make quite a hole. We have our first Patreon patron! Thank you Kelly! And we have our first listener feedback email! Thank you Rich! You can checkout photos of what we built at http://projects.opposablepodcast.com/project/2/ Special Guest: Ian Doran.

Happy New Year! We’ve pulled out all the stops for this first Deuce of 2017 with both Karate Sampson and Jacqueline Grunau sitting in the guest chairs! Keep your hands feet and heads in the car because here come the first corners of 2017: Will and Nelson Meander Gracelessly Through the Opening Again Corner! Listener Appreciation Corner! Will is the Listener’s Emotionally Complicated Stepdad Corner! Teaching You to Masturbate Corner! Everybody is Dying and Karate Don’t Care Corner! Watership Down 2 Corner! Pooped My Pants Corner! Mystery Pills Corner! Don’t Tell Stories Corner! And Interrupted Baby Talk Corner! What a way to start the year! [OG Comic Book-style Editor’s Note: Don’t be confused by our talk during the episode about this being episode 59. We don’t know no nothing about no numbering episodes] Contact Us! Follow Us! Love Us! Email: doubledeucepod@gmail.com Twitter: @doubledeucepod Facebook: www.facebook.com/DoubleDeucePod/ Also, please subscribe/rate/review/share us! We’re on iTunes, Libsyn, Stitcher & Google Play! Are you in Lawrence, Kansas? Are you thirsty? Looking for a place to hang out? Maybe catch a game or a live show? Or are you looking for somewhere to put on a show? Or record a podcast? Or rent a room? Then check out Frank’s North Star Tavern and the Eagles Lodge Aerie 309! Official bars of the Double Deuce Podcast! Podcast logo art by Jason Keezer!

What do you do when you’re in a relationship and your partner cheats on you? Or what if you’re the partner who has stepped out on your relationship? Does infidelity mean that things are over? Or...how do you bring things back into balance and heal your relationship - perhaps even get it to a place that’s better than it ever was? My hope is that you’re getting the tools that you need to thrive in your relationship here on the podcast. Of course I also want to ensure that you have the information that you need in order to repair your relationship when things go wrong. Perhaps no problem impacts relationships more than infidelity. So whether you’ve experienced it in the past, or it’s going on in the present - this episode is for you. And, if you’re thinking about having an affair, I want to take a moment to encourage you to find a way to address the problems in your relationship directly. Believe me, even though a relationship that survives infidelity can be even stronger than it was before, it’s way easier to just tackle things head-on and avoid all of the hurt and trust issues that come from an affair. Today’s guest is one of the world’s experts on the topic of infidelity - and how to heal in its aftermath. Her name is Dr. Janis Abrahms Spring, and she is the author of the Bestselling book “After the Affair: Healing the Pain and Rebuilding Trust When a Partner has been Unfaithful”. She is also the author of two other books: “How Can I Forgive You, The Courage to Forgive, the Freedom Not To,” and “Life with Pop: Lessons on Caring for an Aging Parent.” Her book “After the Affair” has sold over 500,000 copies, and is full of insightful, relevant information about what to do if your relationship has been impacted by infidelity. Today, Dr. Janis Abrams Spring and I cover the following: What constitutes infidelity in a relationship? There is no one definition for what constitutes infidelity; rather every couple must define it together. Infidelity is not necessarily about sex, it is also about secrets, intimacy, and trust. Whatever someone’s definition of cheating is, most people know when they are violating their partner.  Feeling unsure if you are crossing a boundary? As a general rule, imagine that your partner were in the room looking over your shoulder- if you are uncomfortable with them witnessing what you are doing, saying, or how you are being then you can assume you are doing something that would hurt them and is violating an implicit sense of trust in your relationship. Create a secrets policy. Don’t wait for something to happen, speak early and openly with your partner about infidelity, and come together to create a working definition before any situation or threat occurs. Talk about what is permissible and what isn’t, and see how your perspectives align. Some couples have understandings and permissions around certain secrets, while others choose to share everything. Be proactive in your relationship by starting this dialogue now! Working out these agreements does not necessarily have to come from a fear-based place, but can instead be a loving and empowered step towards building resilience, and trust. NOTE: Don’t forget to include cyber affairs in this conversation. What constitutes an affair when you don’t actually meet or touch the other person? What level of flirtation is okay with you? There is no blanket rule here - each couple needs to define the boundaries together and make sure they are on the same page. Why do people have affairs? While apologies, recommitting, and choosing monogamy are all important steps in repairing after infidelity, one of the most critical tasks post affair is to understand why the affair happened in the first place. Likely there were multiple reasons. This is going to require taking an honest and deep look at yourself, and your relationship and be willing to get very clear about your vulnerabilities. It will not be easy, or comfortable, but try to create a list/an inventory of contributing factors - and search to find out what your actions say about yourself, your partner, and your relationship. Remember that affairs are often less about the attraction to the other person, and more an attraction the unfaithful partner has to certain parts of themselves and the way they get to be with this new person.  They may feel seen, validated, care for, and desired in ways that they have long been aching for. Degree of responsibility: Repairing after an affair requires the couple to come together in an effort to collaborate, clarify, and recommit. It takes two to tango, as they say, and nothing is a one-way deal in relationships. That said, it is important for the hurt partner to also take the time and risk of looking at themselves and understanding what responsibility they had in contributing to the vulnerabilities that may have let an affair occur. Each partner must willingly search for ways they each contributed to the space between the couple that made room for another person to come in. This is sobering work and a challenging process, and must be addressed and explored with compassion and passion so that the hurt partner does not get double slammed, first by the affair itself and then with the belief that somehow they are to be blamed for it happening. Though painful, there is enormous potential for growth and transformation in the process if the couple is open to learning from the affair and working to create a new beginning! Willingness leads to recovery! Share your concerns and your vulnerabilities with your partner. One of the most empowering and effective ways to avoid an affair, is to willingly take the risk of communicating your needs and desires with your partner, before they take on a life of their own. If you are feeling unheard, unloved, frustrated, disappointed, etc., go to your partner and say something like “I love you and want to be in this, and yet, what is happening right now is challenging for me and is making me vulnerable to look for someone else’s attention! I want to look at this together and figure it out”. This way you are voicing your concerns early, enrolling your partner in a collaborative and creative process, and allowing your partner a chance to respond and change their actions accordingly. Infidelity does not necessarily mean the end of your relationship. There is no way to predict whether you are in a relationship that can weather an affair or not, however there are some key questions you can consider. Ask yourself and each other- Are we willing to do the work that is necessary to rebuild our relationship? Are we really ready to understand each other’s hurts and needs? Are we willing to change the way we treat each other? How willing am I to learn from this catastrophe and grow from it? If you do choose to stay, you will necessarily and inevitably learn to be a better partner, and you will have a new marriage to the same person (this time, with new skills). “Infidelity is often the deathblow to a relationship. But it can also be a wake-up call, challenging couples to confront the issues that led to the affair and build a healthier, more intimate relationship than before.” Janis Abrahms Spring Will I ever love and trust my partner again? This question is where the process of healing usually starts. The beginning will likely be like walking through a black cloud - there will be times when you will lose your way and time when you will feel that you cannot recover. While it is not in the best interested of each couple to recover, the couples that do succeed are the ones that keep walking through the difficulty. Not skirting around it, not going under it, not trying to rise above it, but drudging through the thick of it. Even through the despair, the pessimism, the unloving moments, they continue to hold on. It can take a year and a half of rollercoastering before people really feel like they are going to make it. Watch out for emotional reasoning! Our feelings do not necessarily forecast the future. If you feel desperate and hopeless this does NOT necessarily mean there is no hope. If you feel distrust this does not necessarily mean your partner is untrustworthy. If you find yourself really confusing thinking and feeling, or projections with reality, slow down and take time to look inward and outward from multiple perspectives. Revealing an affair- Again, there are no rules when it comes to if, or how you tell your partner you are having an affair. As you consider whether you will reveal cheating, it is important to be very thoughtful, and to remember the fact that the person you share a secret with is the one you are closer with, meaning that by keeping your partner in the dark you are continuing to choose to be emotionally connected with the person you had an affair with. By coming clean with your partner you allow them the freedom to make their own decision about what they want to do. Whether or not you tell your partner, you still must figure out why you cheated and be willing to look at your internal stuff and share any grievances and needs with your partner in order to allow the relationship to grow and to avoid continued infractions. What is TMI (Too Much Information)? As the hurt person you might have an initial instinct to want to know every single detail about your partner’s affair. It is usually not required or generative however for you to need to know everything. Breathe, and ask yourself: what is good for me to know? Is knowing this/that going to help me or hurt me? If there is nothing good that is going to come of a specific detail, it is best to leave it for the time being, as you can always ask more questions down the road. By looking at the motivation behind your questions, you can avoid unnecessary hurt and pain and details that will live on in your dreams and in your psyche. As the unfaithful partner, it is your responsibility to trust your partner’s questions, and to try your best to answer their questions on the level they are asking them. And always be respectful with the truth. Getting the other out of your life and out of your relationship - Whether the affair person is literally in the picture or not, they will continue to remain present in the couple’s life, and in their bedroom, psychologically and emotionally for quite some time. That said, another important step in the healing process for a couple reuniting and repairing after an affair is to cut ties with the affair person. Ritualize this and make it as clean and concrete as possible. Perhaps this means having a symbolic funeral for the lover in which you make a formal ending. This can be in many forms - the essential elements being that you clearly state the expected and intended ending of your affair. Often the unfaithful partner will write a letter or an email to the person they engaged in the affair with, stating that they are no longer going to contact or accept contact. Be respectful - it is counterproductive to be cruel, or to minimize what happened. Allow your partner to read over what you write and discuss it before sending. Transparency, now, is key. Trust is built on concrete behaviors. Trust is not built on verbal reassurances (“Trust me, honey”) but on concrete behavior that communicates to the hurt partner that they are now safe, and hopefully will allow them to feel more comfortable and connected. The list of behaviors and gestures that help to rebuild trust relationships are vast, and most effective when personalized and defined through dialogue in the couple. Create a list together! Examples include telling your partner immediately when you have heard from or encountered the affair person, acknowledging anniversary dates and places related to affair, and letting your partner know when you are experiencing emotions that have been triggers for escape in the past. Resources Read Janis’ recent book After the Affair: Healing the Pain and Rebuilding Trust When a Partner Has Been Unfaithful Read her other book How Can I Forgive You?: The Courage to Forgive, the Freedom Not To To learn more and get in touch with Janis, check out her website www.janisaspring.com www.neilsattin.com/affair Visit to download the show guide, or text “PASSION” to 33444 and follow the instructions to download the show guide and qualify to win a free signed copy of After the Affair. Our Relationship Alive Community on Facebook Amazing intro/outro music graciously provided courtesy of: The Railsplitters - Check them Out!

What does it mean to forgive, and is there a way to do it that truly works? Why is it essential to practice forgiveness in your life, especially in your relationship? And how does the practice of forgiveness change when it’s something BIG you’re trying to forgive, vs. the everyday things? Did you even know that forgiveness can help you get through the everyday ups and downs of life with your partner? In relationship, it’s inevitable - big, or small, one of you is going to hurt the other. So then, the question is: what do you do? HOW do you repair, and find your way to forgiveness. In today’s episode, we’re going to explore the topic of Forgiveness with one of the world’s experts on the topic, Dr. Fred Luskin, director of the Stanford Forgiveness Project, and author of the books “Forgive For Love: The Missing Ingredient for a Healthy and Lasting Relationship” and “Forgive for Good” - which are both eye-opening journeys into how the process of forgiveness works in the context of life and love. Fred Luskin has worked with couples, and has also worked with people from war-torn countries - so his forgiveness methodology covers a wide range of the human experience. When we talk about forgiveness- is it necessary to have someone on the other end who is saying they’re sorry? It certainly is easier when we can directly respond to someone offering us an apology, however this is often not the case. Either that person does not believe they did something wrong, they are no longer in our life, or they are incapable for some reason or another. The crux of forgiveness is when you wanted a certain outcome but that outcome did not occur. Forgiveness is about making peace when you don’t get what you want - and about how you reconcile your desire for something with the reality that it did not happen. Practicing forgiveness: For most of us, true forgiveness, the deep acceptance form (rather than the ‘sorry’ and ‘it’s okay’) is challenging! People don't want to forgive, and often don’t know how. It requires an acceptance that the relationship matters more and that owning one’s own weaknesses matters more than whatever grudge you are holding. This is difficult for our egos to accept. It is a a releasing of focusing on our own hurt, and a switch to being able to say ‘you might have harmed me but I am going to release that image of you as someone who does harm’. It is hard to battle away the power of our self-absorption, for many of us this has become a great defense strategy, but you will find that your life and your relationships are more successful when you do make the shift. Temporary grief is necessary. It is easy to be caught in the habit of wanting to stay in the hurt and the blame, versus choosing to do whatever it takes to release that feeling. It is not just that it is a habit - there are good reasons to feel the hurt, initially. Grief is a necessary experience - that moment of really feeling that thing you didn't get that you wanted or needed. When you don’t get the love you wanted, OUCH. It is hard. The struggle, however, helps shed light on our desires, stuck places, expectations, and opens our awareness. That said, this period of hurting is not necessarily bad - it can be necessary to experience grief, on some level, in order to grow! Choose to grow. Grief becomes negative when it becomes chronic. This is often caused by being stuck in an inept or unuseful schema of how life should be. Throughout your entire life you have a choice on how you are going to move on from hurt - are you going to use this as a chance to grow, or as a chance to remain bitter? Creating new ways of thinking about things: The understanding of what happened requires creating some new cognitive schemas around events. For example, instead of the thought ‘they owed me’, a new schema could be ‘I don’t always get what i want’. In order to have adult relationships we have to accept that we are all flawed human beings. It is important to grow out of our immature and young schemas that hold that we should get everything we want. These old schemas can be replaced- it just takes time! Thanks to neuroplasticity our brains themselves change as we change these long held stories and beliefs. The process of forgiving does not depend on what you are forgiving! The easiest way to practice forgiveness is to practice on the little things. If you want to become more forgiving in your relationship(s), you can choose minor things that your partner does that you don’t like as a way to develop your skills. This way, when the bigger things come you have already developed the skills and created the brain pathways that you are going to use! We need these new pathways to help us handle disappointment - work towards building this ‘muscle’. Moving away from blame. In order to move out of the grudge and blame cycle it is essential to shift your perspective from THEM to YOU. You have to take responsibility for your own part and your own life. It is not always about finding out what you did wrong, but rather about taking responsibility by saying “my nervous system, my moods, my brain, these are all up to me and not that other person!” Even though your partner sends out a lot of information and stimulus that can be frustrating and triggering, you are responsible for knowing how to handle yourself and your life. This sense of efficacy in handling yourself is what forgiveness helps lead us towards. If you do not practice this shift in perspective than you suffer due to constant fear of what others can do to you. Reframing really traumatic and difficult experiences: While it may seem counterintuitive at first, when it comes to the more damaging and traumatic experiences in our lives, the most helpful thing we can do for ourselves is to reframe our hurt in the context of all humanity’s wounding. Devastation and hurt are ubiquitous on planet earth, and it may be one of the aspects of being human that we have to struggle with. Be careful not to exaggerate your experience by seeing it as unusual - yes, your individual wounding may feel distinct, but reframe it within the context of the amount of human suffering. Focusing in on the uniqueness of our specific hurt can cause incredible extra suffering. By reframing your suffering in the greater sense of human suffering it is possible to feel connected to a greater universal truth and power. From here you can more easily access a sense that change and obstacles are a part of life. The question then becomes, given that suffering is part of life, am I going to, in my present life, let these things have power over me and control my life? You have the choice on how strong and capable you want to be when it comes to your own hurt. Blame, in the context of love: Much of the reason that couples blow up is due to the fact that everyone has been hurt, and everyone has a lot of anger, and we are all looking for places to put this anger. When we find something wrong with our partner, part of us focuses on this so that we can channel the bigness of our frustration that existed - long before we had a partner! Their mistakes and flaws become a place to blame so that we do not have to directly address our deeper dissatisfactions - in other words, our partners actions become ammunition we use to protect ourselves from our own disappointments. To break this cycle we have to choose to be a loving person, even in the midst of hurt. We have to look at our own flaws simultaneously. It is not a matter of “how am I, perfect and whole, going to deal with this broken person?”. No, the question instead is: how do two flawed humans get along? This question moves you away from blame, and out of the victim cycle of someone doing something to you, and moves you towards the true creative challenge of figuring out how two people trying to work with their own weakness can learn to love each other! You cannot actually push forgiveness - you can sneak around to it though! Forgiveness lives in the part of the brain we have access to when we are calm and centered. It is a natural response to life, but you have to cultivate conditions to bring out that natural response! The 4 practices towards forgiveness: Calm yourself!  Quiet down, relax and do practices that are gentle and calming to your nervous system. The adrenalized brain is going to make everything worse… taking care of it is primary to the process of forgiveness. Find good! See the good in whatever it is you are dealing with and in your life so that you do not exaggerate the negative. Cognitive reframing. Help yourself understand that ‘hey! It is a given that at some level I am not always going to get what I want!’ Alter the victim story. If you have gotten stuck in the perspective and the story that this has all happened to you - get out! Find a new way of looking at things that helps you take responsibility for your own actions - whatever part is yours. Your anger may be automatic, but you still have a choice: When you are upset and triggered your sympathetic nervous system reacts and will take over if you do not learn to calm it. When you are on the adrenal pathway, you are going to say the same stereotypical things to yourself, and you will likely revert to older and more immature patterns and habits of reactivity. There are of course, certain experiences in which it is appropriate to use your adrenaline to react so that you can protect and defend yourself, but most often in relationships we are not dealing with actual fight or flight situations. Instead, what is often happening is that your partner does something that makes you enraged, and your nervous system reacts as if you are ACTUALLY in danger. You can learn to change this response. The habitual response to hurt is often “Wow! I am so angry because they did that horrible thing!”, but the deeper truth is you are upset because you have been practicing certain kinds of thinking and being, expectations, that can lead you to being upset. In blaming your partners for our upset (which is often connected to a very old hurt) and focusing on how it is their fault, you feel helpless. This helplessness is what is so dangerous. The more awareness you learn to have around your automatic reactions, and the more you learn to calm your nervous system, the easier it will be for you to make the shift. You will be able to say, in the midst of hurt, “Oh! I am upset”. And sometimes you just need to feel this upsetness for what it is. Calming yourself: It is important to continually practice ways of calming yourself down so that when you get to a triggering situation, you can rely on known and developed abilities and strategies. There are endless options here! Get creative, explore, try things out - find what feels good to you and your nervous system. Heart centered breathing, for example, is a meditation technique of bringing attention to your abdomen, and noticing its expansion on each in breath. Deep breathing is critical as it helps get our parasympathetic nervous system to kick in and calm our sympathetic nervous system. After a few breaths you can bring in an image of something loving or positive. This quick practice gives your nervous system a reset, and gives you the mental bandwidth that you did not have 30 seconds prior! When you are angry and stressed out you do not have much bandwidth at all, and are unable therefore to make much sense of what is actually going on. From a slightly more centered place you will now be able to think to yourself “oh boy, I’m getting upset, I’ve been upset about this 500 times before, isn’t it enough?”, or “Hmm...I am getting upset again, is there another way to deal with this?” You have a choice in how upset you get: Once you know that you can calm yourself, despite who said or did what, you gain choice and freedom! As long as you are blaming others for the actions of your nervous system, it is going to be very hard to have any clarity. Once you take responsibility though, for your own physical, mental, and emotional reactions then you have the choice: do you want to go back to contempt? Or do you want to try something else? Unenforceable Rules: You can want the sun to rise in the west, but if you get upset when it rises in the east, then you KNOW you are holding onto an unenforceable rule. In relationships these rules could look like, “they cannot lie to me, they shouldn’t drink, they must be home at 8, they should want sex as much as I do”.... We can think this, but we do not have control over the decision our partner makes. Often these unconscious rules show up when we become upset. The anger helps to highlight where it is we are engaged in a futile attempt to keep a rule that cannot be enforced. Generally, when you notice that you are getting very upset and there is not any immediate danger, then likely there is an unenforceable rule in there. If you are in the middle of the same argument you have had a million times, then recognize there is something going on in your head that is not helping. Step away- even if it is just psychically, and take a deep breath. Turn your body away for a second. Ask yourself seriously - do they have to do what i want? The answer is always no. So how can I take care of myself? Usually the answer has to do with calming down so that you can get your brain back! Once you are back in a more regulated space you can get curious - what is truly happening here? What can I do differently? When you do this process of caring for your reactions, it is called forgiveness.  You are no longer just getting upset and staying upset - you are taking back control of yourself so that you can have a more successful relationship and successful life! There are going to be lots of things you just have to live with. The research on successful relationships shows that forgiveness is at the top of necessary qualities to thriving in partnership. Even if there is nothing atrociously wrong with your partner, the interaction of two good people sorting life out is going to create all sorts of conflict! Your expectations, temperatures, biological rhythms, and upbringings are all different and the integration of two different people into a functioning unit is hard. There are inevitably going to be gears that grind, EVEN if you REALLY love each other. If you use the differences as ammunition, you will be miserable. If instead you can recognize that there are many places where you are just going to have to make peace with the fact that you are different, and that there are places you just won’t agree on, then you have a much better chance of openness and happiness. Furthermore, these differences and stuck areas will work out much more successfully once you get out of the mental head space that there is something wrong. Try thinking “we are different, and this is the person that I chose”. Just this thought alone can move you out of the blame and victim cycle, and into the possibility of change. Create a positive story that you tell about your relationship. Try on this frame of mind: What a remarkable thing it is that someone would try to love me! That as flawed and difficult as I am, someone would take me on!  The effects of this kind of humility and humor are profound and allow us to be in relationship successfully! NOTE: Don’t forget to take some time now to create an image that evokes love and gratitude for you. Find it, develop it, and practice visualizing it often so that it is available to you next time you get angry and need help calming your nervous system! Resources Read Dr. Fred Luskin’s practical and powerful book: Forgive for Love: The Missing Ingredient for a Healthy and Lasting Relationship Check out the Forgive for Good website as well as the Power of Forgiveness website www.neilsattin.com/forgive Visit to download the show guide, or text “PASSION” to 33444 and follow the instructions to download the show guide to this episode with Fred Luskin and qualify for a signed copy of his book. 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Episode 125: HOLY RAGING BATMANIA: This mega 125th celebration show is loaded with Dark Knight goodness. We dissect Batman Begins, Gotham Knight and Dark Knight, chatting about themes from all 3 films and raging about the best Batweekend of film going in a long time. Join us in celebration 125 episodes of Raging Bullets. NOTE: Don’t worry this isn’t the norm. We’ll be back to the regular show length next episode, lol. We wanted to give you our best Batman effort ever and here it is. Time stamps and show notes: 0:00 Show opening, shout out to Gypsy Café’s August 10th Raging Bullets Geek Brunch (www.myspace.com/gypsycafe), Wizard World Chicago, DCBService.com, Instocktrades.com,www.DCElseworlds.blogspot.com, our new contest (Ragingcontest@gmail.com) and more. 10:21 Batman Begins 2:40:00 Gotham Knight 3:33:20 Dark Knight 5:45:50 Show closing 5:52:20 Blooper Reel We’ll be back next week with Episode 126. Tuesday or Wednesday to give you some time to listen to this one. Check Ragingbullets.com and the forum for regular updates. Don’t forget to submit your own content for the web site and the show. We love your participation.

Episode 123: Batman Rip 678, Birds of Prey 118, Teen Titans 59 (with a quick chat about 119 and 60 respectively), the DC Crisis Panel in Chicago, listener audio comments on Hellblazer, Batman, House of Mystery, The Dark Knight and much more. Note: Don’t forget to check out the recording of the Podcasting Panel from Around Comics 190 and the Starman Omnibus episode from Around Comics 191 both with Sean as a part of the panels. Time stamps and show notes: 0:00 Show opening, shout out to Gypsy Café’s August 10th Raging Bullets Geek Brunch (www.myspace.com/gypsycafe), Wizard World Chicago, DCBService.com, Instocktrades.com,www.DCElseworlds.blogspot.com and more. 17:13 Batman 678 and general RIP discussion 1:27:58 Listener Gift 1:31:28 Birds of Prey 118 with a quick chat about 119 1:59:50 Batman request audio comment 2:02:52 Teen Titans 59 with a quick chat about 60 2:23:55 Wizard World Chicago discussion on the Crisis Panel 3:00:28 Hellblazer, House of Mystery and Dark Knight Audio comment and Mike Gordon Audio commentary from Chicago. 3:18:48 Show closing 3:22:53 Blooper Reel We’ll be back next week with Episode 124. Check Ragingbullets.com and the forum for regular updates. Don’t forget to submit your own content for the web site and the show. We love your participation.