Stop me if you HATE being told…

• Eat healthy
• You need to meditate
• Do you have any idea how much sugar that has?!

Or my favorite….

• You’re going to get sick if you keep getting this stressed out over everything.

...sorry if I just made your stomach turn with all of those statements.

I know how frustrating it can be hearing them. I used to be a rebel against any of this advice. I heard conventional advice about being healthy and stressing less….but none of made me want to actually do anything. Besides, unless we’re literally confined to our beds because we’re so sick - how often do we actually want to do anything about it??

One of the reasons I love Kelsey Mathes so much is because she breaks down the whole “healthy living” thing. It’s people like her who help me actually want to be a healthier person, because I can better understand exactly why I’m getting as sick and stressed out as I do sometimes.

If you’re still on the fence about listening to this week’s interview with Kelsey, here are some things that we cover that might help:

• How she used to suffer anxiety, panic attacks, and migraines

• Why she opted to go the holistic route over conventional medicine - and how it saved her money!

• What her thoughts are on conventional medicine (it might surprise you)

• How we all have “social contracts” and how they affect our food choices

• The number one reason we’re getting sick all the time

A little about Kelsey Mathes:

Kelsey Mathes is a Chicago-based world traveler, and Life-Coach, specializing in Vedic meditation and holistic nutrition. Kelsey's mission is to help clients uplift their lives utilizing ancient, tried-and-true systems, while making them practical for the modern person.

Website: www.kelseymathes.com

Instagram: @kammeditation

SPECIAL DEAL: Kelsey is offering $100 the first month of her three month one-on-one coaching program.

Details and link here!

Stuff to know about!  

Vagabond School Party - FB Event

THIS MONDAY SEPTEMBER 3RD ! Come to the first ever Tony Rossi Show Live! Event will be held Vagabond School of the Arts at 6pm.

4001 N Ravenswood Chicago (Suite 504)

6-9pm (podcast portion begins at 6:45pm)

https://www.facebook.com/events/281434719313818/

Shoutout to Robyn Coffin!

Robyn Coffin offers professional, one-on-one, on-camera or monologue  coaching. If you want to work on an audition. Tape an audition. Gain some on-camera knowledge and experience. Get over your fear of the camera. It's choose your own adventure, so whatever you need! You can reach her at [email protected]. Or find her on her Coach Robyn Facebook page (link here)

Tell her Tony Rossi sent you in the subject line!

OR - Check out her class, Pro On Camera Polish at Vagabond School of the Arts here! (NOTE: There is a pre requisite for this class of having completed On Camera Level 3)

Books

“Ayurveda (Idiot’s Guide)” - Sahara Rose Ketabi

“33 Ways to Love Louder” - Preston Smiles

Wanna listen to these? (And get one of them for free?)

Audible: Listen to the books we talk about on the show from where ever you want - the car, the gym, or your commute to rehearsal. Even if you switch devices - you won’t lose your place. 30 days for a free membership with the link above and cancel anytime.  

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Podcasts

The Model Health Show - with Shawn Stevenson

Are we connected? (We totally should be….)

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Instagram: @tony.rossi

Twitter: @_tonyrossi

Hey friend, just remember... you are enough. Regardless of where you are in your life and career.

#notperfect

Have you ever heard a self care guru say, “Stop getting in your own way” ?

And has that ever irked you - not because of them, but because you want to know HOW you’re getting in your own way?

Yeah. Me too.

So this week, allow me to share a very #notperfect story (involving a Starbucks barista) that is a PRIME example of me getting in my own way….

Things to expect in this week’s episode:

• I realized while recording that I made a VERY #notperfect error while typing the show notes for last week….
• I share with you how I haaaaate getting home at a stupid late hour.
• How I learned the names of nearly every waiter and hotel staff member while I was on vacation...

Sponsors!

Audible: Listen to the books we talk about on the show from where ever you want - the car, the gym, or your commute to rehearsal. Even if you switch devices - you won’t lose your place. 30 days for a free membership with the link above and cancel anytime.

www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow

Robyn Coffin offers professional, one-on-one, on-camera or monologue  coaching. If you want to work on an audition. Tape an audition. Gain some on-camera knowledge and experience. Get over your fear of the camera. It's choose your own adventure, so whatever you need! You can reach her at [email protected]. Or find her on herCoach Robyn Facebook page

PS - Tell her Tony Rossi sent you!

Check out my interview with Robyn Coffin here!

People Tony likes....

Tommy Heil- Thanks for writing the podcast a 5 star review, man! Follow Tommy over on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/thomas.j.g.heil/

Bobby Calloway - Bobby shared a VERY funny #notperfect moment this week….Follow Bobby on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bobby_says_hi

Courtney Rioux Hubbard - Helps actors shift from stuck and unhappy to empowered and joyful. She's a certified life coach and can be seen as a recurring paramedic on NBC's Chicago Med.

Website: www.thewholeartist.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneyrioux/

Links we talk about! 

Vagabond School Party - FB Event

https://www.facebook.com/events/281434719313818/

Last week’s episode of the Tony Rossi Show (Episode #22): “The Fears I Have When Others Think Things Are ‘Going So Well For You!’”

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fears-i-have-when-others-think-things-are-going-so/id1377334242?i=1000417928694&mt=2

#SundaySelfcare - Live from the Airport: In my weekly SelfCare video, I share what I learned from going on vacation while taking a break from alcohol.

“Sleep Smarter” - Shawn Stevenson

https://amzn.to/2w06SUU

“Obstacle is the Way” - Ryan Holiday

https://amzn.to/2N3f90O

LISTEN TIL THE END BECAUSE I GOT SUCH A GOOD SURPRISE FOR Y'ALL!  ...or just click the link here to find out now: 

https://www.facebook.com/events/281434719313818/

Today's episode:  Is it just me - or is it REALLY uncomfortable to get compliments in praise based on one area of your life, when you know there are six or seven other areas of your life that are, like, more than #notperfecty??

Even with our mentors, we see them as more financially stable than us - but do we know for certain how they’re feeling with things like family??

Or with celebrities - sure, man have career fulfillment. But what about relationship fulfillment? Are they getting enough real love and attention, even from their friends?

Today I’m going to share three things that make me really uncomfortable whenever I hear the phrase “Things are going so well for you!”

There is no such thing as a perfect life. We all just handle these things differently.

Thanks for listening :)

Tony Recommends….

Audible: Listen to the books we talk about on the show from where ever you want - the car, the gym, or your commute to rehearsal. Even if you switch devices - you won’t lose your place. 30 days for a free membership with the link above and cancel anytime. 

www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow

Robyn Coffin offers professional, one-on-one, on-camera or monologue  coaching. If you want to work on an audition. Tape an audition. Gain some on-camera knowledge and experience. Get over your fear of the camera. It's choose your own adventure, so whatever you need! You can reach her at [email protected]. Or find her on her Coach Robyn Facebook pagePS - Tell her Tony Rossi sent you!

Check out my interview with Robyn Coffin here!

Tony Rossi Show episode to check out….

Episode #10: “It’s Not Just You” Your people are out there - you just gotta find them….

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/its-not-just-you/id1377334242?i=1000412595029&mt=2

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.

Website: www.breatheuniversity.com

Eric Thomas Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1d28mrBqCQliL_N48tZZiw

The Secrets to Success Podcast (Love this one)

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/secret-to-success-cj-eric-thomas-inspiration-personal/id844102142?mt=2

Are we connected? (We totally should be….)

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Remember - you are enough. Regardless of where you are in your life and career right now.

I get it.

There are days where this “motivation stuff” just isn’t helpful.

Days where you just don’t feel like being in a “ra ra” mood is hard enough. But it’s even harder when you have several of those days….or months. Some setbacks take way too long.

So….what do we do??

This week, I share three different tips on how to get through a struggle. Other things that come up include:

• Why we find more problems when we’re already in a bad mood
• The certain type of questions that can help us get out of this state
• Ways to that aren’t so “light and fluffy” to help you focus on positives

Shoutout to our sponsor! 

Audible: Listen to the books we talk about on the show from where ever you want - the car, the gym, or your commute to rehearsal. Even if you switch devices - you won’t lose your place. 30 days for a free membership with the link above and cancel anytime.

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Stuff We Bring Up…..

Tony Rossi Show Episode #17: Some Thoughts on Body Image 

Marie TV:  Brene Brown: Belonging, Courage and Having Constructive Conversations

Amy Potterfield: The Online Marketing Made Easy Podcast Interview with Marie Forleo: How to Ask Better Questions and Get Better Business Results

Ali McGarel's guest blog post. (Check her out on instagram!) 

Ross Grant and Act on This TV! 

Podcast: The one where I confess all my dating woes....

Facebook group for Act on This TV : 

#WatchRoss: Ross's Vlog

Books

The Compound Effect

The 5 Regrets of the Dying

Are we connected? (We totally should be….)

• Instagram
• Twitter
• Facebook

Remember - you are enough. Regardless of where you are in your life and career right now.

We got a little heavy on this week’s topic of goodbye’s. Sure, some of them we can deal with, like when we’re in a show and then it ends. But what about those other times when we AREN’T expecting things to end? Topics we cover in regards to goodbyes:

• The different types of goodbyes.
• Why they can be so damn painful.
• How to handle those goodbyes we knew were coming. (End of show, end of a temporary job, etc.)
• How to handle those goodbyes that we DON’T expect. (Break ups, or….people close to us passing away.)

This. Stuff. Isn’t Easy.

Shout out to our sponsors! Robyn Coffin offers professional, one-on-one, on-camera or monologue  coaching. If you want to work on an audition. Tape an audition. Gain some on-camera knowledge and experience. Get over your fear of the camera. It's choose your own adventure, so whatever you need! You can reach her at [email protected]. Or find her on her Coach Robyn Facebook page

Check out my interview with Robyn Coffin here!

Audible: Listen to the books we talk about on the show from where ever you want - the car, the gym, or your commute to rehearsal. Even if you switch devices - you won’t lose your place. 30 days for a free membership with the link above and cancel anytime.

www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow

Stuff We Bring Up…..

#SundaySelfcare Video - I do a live video every Sunday (7:30pm central time unless otherwise noted). Last week I did a shorter version of the topic of goodbyes. You can check it out on my facebookpage. 

Ross Grant - You can check out Ross’s Facebook lives (great for actors) at www.facebook.com/actonthistv. You can also check out his vlog at www.youtube.com/watchross

The 5 Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware

Are we connected? (We totally should be….)

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• Twitter
• Facebook

Remember - you are enough. Regardless of where you are in your life and career right now.

#notperfect #stillenough

Sometimes you share your goals with your friends and they’re so supportive of you….and thennnnnn there are some other people who try to talk you out of it….

So, like....

-WHY do people try to talk you out of things you really love and want to do?

-When should we NOT listen to others talking us out of things...and when SHOULD we? 

-What can we learn from elderly people on their deathbed, who regretted never trying to "break the norm" and be their real selves?? 

-How do we shift our focus when we we get haters? What can we focus on instead? 

We cover it all, this week. 

Books!

Wanna try one of these out for free? Head over to www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow and sign up for a free trial. (Pssst….you get to keep the book regardless of whether or not you keep the membership!)

-The Entreprenuerial Roller Coaster - Darren Hardy

-The 5 Regrets of the Dying - Bronnie Ware

-33 Ways to Love Louder - Preston Smiles 

-The Book of Joy - Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, Douglas Carlton Abrahams

Links for the week!

DarrenDaily: Join over 350,000+ high-achievers who jumpstart their day with Success Mentor Darren Hardy. One big idea presented in under 5 minutes to level up your success and help you become #BetterEveryDay. It's 100% free, but priceless to your future

TheWholeArtist: Run by actor and life coach Courtney Rioux, Courtney help actors shift from stuck and unhappy to empowered and joyful. Learn more about her programs she offers here. 

Vagabond School of the Arts: My favorite acting school in Chicago. 

Fine Lather Goods: Homemade soaps and such. (Made by my cousin, Danielle Brown!) 

Wanna really be a better actor??

Robyn Coffin offers professional, one-on-one, on-camera or monologue  coaching. If you want to work on an audition. Tape an audition. Gain some on-camera knowledge and experience. Get over your fear of the camera. It's choose your own adventure, so whatever you need! You can reach her at [email protected]. Or find her on her Coach Robyn Facebook page

Check out my interview with Robyn Coffin here! 

Remember - you are enough. Regardless of where you are in your life and career right now.  #notperfect #stillenough

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Are you a romantic? Whether you are or not, I’m sure you are just like me in the sense that we’ve committed one or both (probably both) of the following:

1. We’ve posted on social media about something we’re upset about.
2. We’ve vented in person to friends about something we’re upset about.

There’s nothing necessarily bad about either - but what if we’re constantly doing it without being intentional of how we want to feel when we’re done venting? In episode #19, we discuss…

-Reasons why we vent to others.

-The benefits we get from venting to others

-The challenge that venting brings when we’re not intentional about it.

-What to do instead :)

Helpful resources….

• Audible: Listen to the books we talk about on the show from where ever you want - the car, the gym, or your commute to rehearsal. Even if you switch devices - you won’t lose your place. 30 days for a free membership with the link above and cancel anytime.
• Eric Thomas - Stop Empowering the Problem
• Nick Notas: Build more self-esteem, meet more people, and attract more women to create the life you want.
• Scapi: Scapi Magazine is an online arts magazine and podcast serving the Chicago, Illinois area. Scapi Magazine is dedicated to exposing our community to emerging artists, supporting new artistic mediums, and shining light on current cultural issues through informed, independent journalism. Check out my interview on Scapi Radio here!
• Episode #18 - “Some thoughts on body image” - 
• Kelly Tietjen - my awesome friend who helps me with my problems :) Check her out on instagram! 

NEWS: Want to talk with me about what's keeping you stuck? I'm about to start hosting a bi-monthly group call! Email [email protected] with the subject "Bi-Monthly Call" to be kept up to date! (Emailing does not commit you to the call and you can back out at anytime.) 

Also - let's connect! 

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• Blog 

Remember - you are enough. Regardless of where you are in your life and career. #notperfect #stillenough  

I’m a skinny male...and I’m uncomfortable with my body right now.

First off - is it even acceptable for a man to be talking about body image? What about all the women who have it worse trying to fit into the mold that society tries to put us in? And if it IS okay for a man to be talking about this - what do we do when all we can focus on are the things we DON’T like about ourselves?? In episode #17, we talk about the following….

-What do we do when we have a problem that we’re uncomfortable sharing because we know others have it worse than us?

-How are we supposed to focus on the positives when there’s so many negatives about ourselves we don’t like?

-And why the hell did you post an image of your belt loop with the #notperfect hashtag on your instagram earlier this week?! We’ll get into it all. I promise.

Helpful resources:

Beachbody on demand: This was the game changer for me and my health. Beachbody on Demand has access to hundreds of workout programs, fitness guides and workout calendars, and meal plans and recipes.

As a Beachbody coach myself, I know a lot about the programs. If you’d like to do a free call with me to see if this is a good fit for you - email me at [email protected] with the subject line “Beachbody On Demand.

21 Day Fix: The nutrition plan/workout program that got me results. I still use the food colored containers every day - four years later.

Audible: Listen to the books we talk about on the show from where ever you want - the car, the gym, or your commute to rehearsal. Even if you switch devices - you won’t lose your place. 30 days for a free membership with the link above and cancel anytime.

“The Happiness Advantage” - Shawn Achor

“The Five Second Rule” - Mel Robbins

“Why Alignment (Then Action) is the Key To Your Success” - A blog written by Wendy Braun. Wendy is an actor who creates guided meditations specifically for actors. You can check out her free blog and more about Wendy at www.actorinspiration.com.

Remember - you are enough….regardless of where you are in your life and career.

#notperfect #stillenough

Today's show is an interview with Heather Hiatt. Heather is a working actor and Gallup certified CliftonStrengths coach. She’s also the founder of The Magnetic Actor Method which teaches actors to believe in themselves again, stop overthinking and nail it on the first take.

You can view the Magnetic Actor Method website here, as well as check out her blog, OR download her free action guide :)

You can connect with Heather on instagram, twitter, or on her free facebook group!

Things to check out that we discuss....

• Episode #14 - The Outcome Isn't The Point 
• "In the Envelope" a podcast from Backstage.com - Interview with Mandy Moore and Milo Ventimiglia
• "The Five Second Rule" - by Mel Robbins 
• That thing I forgot to say.....(there's a point in the podcast where I completely loose my thought - but I was referring to this article!) 

Thanks to our newest sponsor - Robyn Coffin

Robyn Coffin offers professional, one-on-one, on-camera or monologue coaching. If you want to work on an audition. Tape an audition. Gain some on-camera knowledge and experience. Get over your fear of the camera. It's choose your own adventure, so whatever you need! You can reach her at [email protected]. Or find her on her coach Robyn Facebook page (link above).

"I feel unattractive."  "I'm self conscious about my body."  "I'm going through this and no one can relate to me."

I got a little personal in this week's episode of the #TonyRossiShow.

If you've said any of the above - I SO HEAR YOU.

I personally find it easy to head over to "lonely island" and think no one can relate to what I'm going through, when I'm really challenged and upset.

It's. Not. Just. You.

Hang in there friends. You're enough where you are - challenges and all.

#notperfect  #stillenough

Cool things I mentioned (I mean, I think they're cool...)

My awesome friend Kelly Piliouras. (Check her out on instagram!) 

Preston Smiles - I particularly love this video here on setbacks 

The School of Greatness Podcast - Huge fan of this one by Lewis Hows 

Gretchen Kelley Photography - Make sure to spell her name right when you give her money after hiring her for your Chicago headshots 

Not One Batu - My latest Chicago stage project! Not One Batu follows Honey Girl’s struggle to stay clean in a world (takes place in Hawaii!) turned upside down by meth. Click here for tickets!

Book titles we chat about: 

How to Make Disease Disappear - Dr. Rangan Chatterjee

High Performance Habits - Brendan Burchard 

Ready to try out Audible? 

Love. Them. So. Much. The amount of reading you can do within such a short window is astounding. Head over to audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow and see if it's for you. 

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