Do you have an all or nothing mindset when it comes to some aspects of your life? In this episode, we talk about the limitations of this conventional way of thinking. You’ll hear specific examples of how this has impacted us, and how there IS a better way! Brett’s Something Good: Mary Oliver https://bellagracemagazine.com/blog/as-though-i-had-wings-20-mary-oliver-quotes-to-live-by/ Louise Glück https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louise_Gl%C3%BCck...
Oct 09, 2020•42 min•Season 2Ep. 8
During this time of increased "together" time for all of us, we thought this would be a perfect opportunity to share some of the lessons we've learned from our own relationships - good and bad. We are coming from two different perspectives, but you may be surprised just how much we agree. See below for show notes and as always, thanks for listening! IGNTD Podcast https://www.igntd.com/podcast Find us on Instagram: @tellmesomethinggoodshow @brettcortell @paolobmusic...
Oct 03, 2020•50 min•Season 2Ep. 7
We are BACK after a short break, and are sharing some life updates, our “good” and a few quick grounding techniques that we are using to help get us through this crazy time. You’ll hear our honest feelings on some challenges we are facing during this time, but also how we are trying to make the best of it. Good...bad...we are taking it all in stride, and wishing the same to you as we all head into a new season of school and life! Live Awake https://soundcloud.com/liveawakepodcast...
Sep 25, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 6
How are you doing??? That’s the question we are asking each other this week on a bit of an introspective episode. Using prompts from a recent episode of the “10 Things To Tell You” podcast, we are taking a mid-way checkpoint for the year. We talk about what we are doing well, what could use a change as we move into the back half of the year and what we may miss after this year has passed. Enjoy, and please share this episode with a friend who may need it! Laura Tremaine 10 Things to Tell You (so...
Aug 13, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. 5
If you are feeling frustrated and/or by the abundance of online workouts right now you are not alone...and we’ve got you. This week Brett asks Paolo all of her questions about how to really make a workout at home matter. We cover the BEST types of workouts to be doing right now, how to stay motivated and how the pressure to “do the most” can lead us down the wrong path when it comes to exercise. Enjoy, and please share this episode with a friend who may need it! Instagram: @tellmesomethinggoodsh...
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 4
This week we discuss how easy it is during this time to be in a negative versus positive mindset. When we have limited options for travel and entertainment, how do we still keep life interesting? We will offer some specific ideas on this subject as well as our own experience right now keeping things in abundance!
Jul 31, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 3
This week we are talking about how to find joy in everyday, simple things. We talk about the difference between joy and happiness, and how true joy can be found in very small moments and unexpected ways. We cover how to move away from guilt, and toward our intuition. Finally, we each share our top moments of joy lately - and it might surprise you! Thanks for listening and be sure to rate and subscribe!
Jul 24, 2020•43 min•Season 2Ep. 2
It’s official! We are back recording in person (with appropriate distance) and pretty much thrilled about it. This week for our “something good” we are talking about key lessons we learned in quarantine. We also have a chat about CBD and hopefully can answer some of your questions in the process! Thanks for listening, and of course hanging in there with us during this crazy time. Highline Wellness Lord Jones...
Jul 17, 2020•43 min•Season 2Ep. 1
This week we were lucky enough to sit down with bestselling author Alexandra Carter and covered so much. She tells us how she has built her very successful career, goes into some juicy detail about what it's REALLY like to write a book, and shares actionable take-aways from her book that can help anyone. We are so excited to share this one with you! Comment below if you loved it too! Alexandra Carter Ask For More...
Jun 22, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 13
For this week’s episode, we interviewed a woman whose career has been defined by service to others. She shares with us how her career has evolved, why she is so passionate about the work she does, and the facts about food insecurity in our part of NJ. The work Robin is doing right now has never been more necessary, and we recommend checking out the MEND NJ link below to see how you can help, or visit them on Instagram or Facebook today to show your support. MEND NJ MEND on Instagram MEND on Face...
May 27, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Episode 11 For this episode we are sitting down with photographer and blogger extraordinaire -- Jamie Meier of @livelovemaplewood! She tells us what led to her discovering a passion for photography, and how she has built it into a thriving business. If you’ve ever wanted to know what it’s REALLY like to follow your intuition, this is a great one for you. Something Good from Jamie: There are always good things happening out there, sometimes you just have to look harder for it. “Look for the helpe...
May 15, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Episode 9 We are so excited to bring you our first interview this week with health coaching and wellness expert, Tara Roscioli. We cover it all - from Tara’s journey from corporate lawyer to health coach and business owner, to specific challenges she has faced as an entrepreneur to her advice that she’d give anyone starting a business. Something Good: Good news for Tara’s small business - her PPP loan came through. Mentioned in This Episode: Align Wellness Studio Highway to Well Holistic Health ...
May 01, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This week we re-visited our monthly wellness trend update. Brett talked a bit about her daily celery juice habit (still going strong) and Paolo discussed how intermittent fasting has changed for him lately. As far as new “trends”, Paolo talked about his new nutrition program, and Brett describes a bit about how she is delving into a long harbored interest in astrology. Something Good: March 26th Book of Awakening Mentioned in This Episode: The Book of Awakening The Daily Stoic Green Nectar Juice...
Apr 23, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Episode 7 This week we are coming to you from quarantine! We will be switching the show to Zoom format while we work our way through the next few weeks. We are keeping things very casual this week and chat a bit about how this unique time is impacting us both. More importantly, we are bringing you our own thoughts on how we each manage to control anxiety these days and stay calm through this storm.
Mar 30, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Today’s discussion is all about the things (and people and places) that are currently influencing us. When is the last time you gave some thought to what might be affecting your daily thoughts and actions? As we share a bit about what’s been influencing us, try this as a prompt to do the same for yourself. Something Good (Paolo) The positive effect of our podcast as it brings a bit of lightness and positivity to people’s lives. It’s true! Your feedback means the WORLD to us. Thank you for listen...
Mar 20, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This week we are chatting all about perfectionism. We discuss the ways in which we each may or may not be perfectionists, the specific pressures of this as related to women, and why embracing IMPERFECTION is always the best strategy. Something Good (Brett) Monet Quote “If you are uncomfortable, in deep pain, angry, yearning, confused -- you don’t have a problem. You have a life. Being human is not hard because you are doing it wrong, it’s hard because you are doing it right. You will never chang...
Mar 13, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Episode 4 This week’s episode shines the spotlight on celery juice and intermittent fasting. Each month we will share our take on a wellness trend or concept that’s currently in the public consciousness. Today, Brett shares her experiences with celery juice and even gets Paolo to give it a shot. Paolo will be giving the inside scoop on intermittent fasting - a trend that many often find confusing. We hope our experiences shed some light for you on both of these popular wellness trends! Mentioned...
Mar 06, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 4
On today’s episode we are talking about ways to get out of a slump. Right now in our part of the world it’s winter, and it can be really hard to stay upbeat. We are both sharing our experiences with all different kinds of slumps -- from fitness, to creative slumps to seasonal depression The importance of gratitude Brett’s Happy Light Paolo’s Happy Wine...
Feb 28, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Finding Empowerment in The Second Act Episode 2 In this week’s episode, we are sharing our own “second acts” or big shifts in life, and all the associated emotions that have gone along with it, including some very big resets. We also talk a bit about inspirational figures in our lives that have motivated us to make changes. In the end, there are so many different phases to life but following our intuition, and being true to ourselves is key. It’s always possible to make a change. It may need to ...
Feb 21, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 2
It’s the first official episode, and we’re getting into it. Something on our minds lately has been the power of technology - the good, the bad and the ugly. Today, we are breaking down specific challenges that we both face, the honest truth behind why we post on social media, and as always, leaving you with something good from our discussion. Please make sure to support us by subscribing to the show. We want to make sure you get something good every single week! Mentioned in this episode: How to...
Feb 10, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to the Tell Me Something Good Podcast! We are so excited to be launching our new podcast designed to entertain, inspire and offer a dose of something good for you each week. We want to help you elevate your life beyond the ordinary. In this episode, we are each asking each other 50 questions (based on vogue.com 73 questions) - NOT rehearsed in advance. I think it’s safe to say we each learned a little bit more about each other, and hope you do too! We would appreciate it so much if you c...
Feb 06, 2020•41 min
