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Positivity Effect | weekly chats about positive thinking, gratitude & personal development/empowerment. Join the host Dr. Tom each week to talk about good vibes, improving our lives and creating a ripple effect of positivity throughout our own world. It's more important than ever today to surround yourself with messages and people who will support and uplift you to be the best you can possibly be while you live out this incredible thing we call life.
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Friday Oct 02, 2020
Friday Oct 02, 2020
Cassandra Mendoza - Ztylez Studio - Part I
Dr. Tom is joined today by Cassandra Mendoza (Kazz), owner and operator of Ztylez Studio barbershop in Woodside, NY. Listen in on this two-part interview and vibe with Dr. Tom while we learn what it takes to run a barbershop and how, in our opinion, important our beauticians are for all of us. Kazz will leave you with a peaceful centered energy while you experience what it's like first hand to have a conversation with her inside of Ztylez Studio.
In this episode Dr. Tom and Kazz talk about:
- Talking entrepreneurship amidst a pandemic
- Positive vibes always
- How important our barbers and beauticians are
- How Kazz fell into the path of being a barber
- The power of holding yourself accountable to other people’s energy
- How barbering is a true art
- The difference between barbering and cosmetology
- How Kazz thrived during the COVID-19 shutdown
- BarberCon!
And so much more! :)
CLICK HERE to learn more about Kazz and Ztylez Studio
“I feel like hair is not even my industry, it’s my life”
“A grey beard is like a fine wine!”
- Cassandra "Kazz" Mendoza
I love hearing from you and how the Positivity Effect has helped you in your life. If this episode brought you value, please share it with a friend. I am open to suggestions for topics! CLICK HERE to leave me a message. - Dr. Tom
Part II with Kazz goes live next week - Stay Tuned !!!
Saturday Sep 26, 2020
Saturday Sep 26, 2020
The Dapper Effect
Dr. Tom is back and he has a special announcement. There are some new exciting things coming for The Positivity Effect Podcast and its coming back full steam ahead! The positivity effect team wishes you health and wellness. This has been a difficult time for all of us. We appreciate all of you being here and joining us on the podcast!
In this episode Dr. Tom talks (and a new special guest!) about:
- Special announcement!
- What is Dapper Effects?
- The synergy between The Positivity Effect & Dapper Effects
- Putting on the "suit" of positivity
- The importance of finding your tribe
- The origin of Dapper Effects
- What does it mean to be a man today?
- What should it mean
- How has the pandemic affected us?
And so much more! :)
CLICK HERE to learn more about Dapper Effects
“I don't think we as humans fully realize really the impact of what has happened to us this year and what it's going to mean down the year...even generationally...there's going to be a ripple effect”
- Dr. Tom
I love hearing from you and how the Positivity Effect has helped you in your life. If this episode brought you value, please share it with a friend. I am open to suggestions for topics! CLICK HERE to leave me a message. - Dr. Tom
Another episode of The Positivity Effect goes live next week - Stay Tuned !!!
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Transform Your Mind
Dr. Tom is joined today Catherine Plano, a passionate thought leader who is known in her community "as an innovative leader and creative entrepreneur who specializes in helping people reach their dreams and goals". They take a deep dive into Catherine's background and why she has made it her mission to help people not just survive but truly thrive. Catherine has been very successful over the years helping many people. You will enjoy listening to her TedX talk "Obstacles Show You The Way" where she talks about how transforming your life is "getting rid of what's in the way" so that you can thrive.
In this episode Dr. Tom & Catherine chat about:
- How we all have something to share with the world
- Catherine’s Journey To Through Transformation Through Curiosity
- Why Catherine has an early morning ritual
- What is Fear? False Evidence Appearing Real
- Where do the patterns in our lives originate from
And so much more! :)
CLICK HERE to learn more about Catherine Plano
and check her out on Instagram @CatherinePlano
“Are you in your center?”
“We can control how we react and respond to every event”
- Catherine Plano
I love hearing from you and how the Positivity Effect has helped you in your life. If this episode brought you value, please share it with a friend. I am open to suggestions for topics! CLICK HERE to leave me a message. - Dr. Tom
Another episode of The Positivity Effect goes live next week - Stay Tuned !!!
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Healthy Brain Tips
Every Weekend Dr. Tom will share a short episode to:
- Recap on the last weekly episode
- Share some good news! We all need good news, right?
- Get you centered on gratitude
- Preview the next week's big episode
Today's Weekend Reset:
- Recap on the conversation with Philip Sessions and his healthy eating, exercise, and lifestyle tips
- Some weekly gratitude :)
- Catherine Plano joins us on Tuesday to talk about transformation
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Setting The Right Example Through Healthy Eating & Exercise
Dr. Tom is joined today by Philip Sessions, an individual who has made it his mission to empower and transform lives through motivation, healthy eating & exercise training so that they can be the best version of themselves and show up those whom they care about. They mused about a lot of different topics that will leave you feeling inspired to take a step in the right direction, that little nudge that we all need sometimes. Later on in the episode, they dove a little deeper and talked about some personal things that almost all of us (if you're human :D ) can relate to.
In this episode Dr. Tom & Philip chat about:
- Power of choice regarding our diet
- Living a sustainable healthy lifestyle
- Showing up for your family
- Tuning in to the wisdom of others but taking it with a “grain of salt”
- The importance of disciplining your “inner voice”
- The “Water Pitcher Of Positivity” Analogy
- Andy Frisella’s #75Hard program
- Taking small actions into perspective
- Vibrating positive energy to others through your daily personal choices <— on the recap show talk about this and how my actions affect my wife
- Philip’s “Healthy Living Sessions”
- Reflecting on how personal food is in a relationship and how important it is to keep the dialogue open
- Stepping up in your relationship
- Philip’s tips on how to get out of cooking ;)
- Setting the best example for your family
CLICK HERE to learn more about Philip and his podcast Healthy Living Sessions
and check him out on Instagram @PhilipSessions
“I’ve never seen anybody who is taking action daily, and doing something with purpose who has been depressed or sad…the odds go up whenever you are working towards a goal that you’re going to be less depressed than you’re barely doing anything”
“Realize your worst critic is you…you gotta love yourself first and be positive towards yourself in order for other people to be positive towards you”
- Philip Sessions
I love hearing from you and how the Positivity Effect has helped you in your life. If this episode brought you value, please share it with a friend. I am open to suggestions for topics! CLICK HERE to leave me a message. - Dr. Tom
Another episode of The Positivity Effect goes live next week - Stay Tuned !!!
Sunday Jun 21, 2020
Sunday Jun 21, 2020
Father's Day Reflections
Every Weekend Dr. Tom will share a short episode to:
- Recap on the last weekly episode
- Share some good news! We all need good news, right?
- Get you centered on gratitude
- Preview the next week's big episode
Today's Weekend Reset:
- Recap on the conversation with Garrain Jones and his reflections on the current racism awareness
- CLICK HERE for great dad jokes!
- Dr. Tom shares his gratitude for the great dads out there
- Philip Sessions joins us on Tuesday to talk about healthy eating habits
Stay Tuned For The Next Episode of The Positivity Effect on Tuesday!
Saturday Jun 20, 2020
Saturday Jun 20, 2020
Raising Our Voice For Change, Joining In Unity And Seeing The True Beauty In Color
Dr. Tom is joined today by Garrain Jones who joined us on the Positivity Effect for the first time in 2019. CLICK HERE to listen to that empowering conversation. Garrain is back today to talk about his book, how it was released during a very trying and needing time in the world, his thoughts on the recent spotlight that has been put on racism in the United States and how he believes we can channel our energy towards greater unity and true love amongst us all.
In this episode Dr. Tom & Garrain chat about:
- Recap on how Garrain went from the darkest spot to a place of true radiance
- His book, “Change Your Mindset Change Your Life”
- A new perspective on the book
- Becoming free to express who you truly are
- Garrain’s powerful perspective on racism in light of the recent events with George Floyd
- How he has continued to redirect pain and anger into positivity and light for others
- A beautiful story of how Garrain’s wife recognized her white privilege and how she’s channeling it to raise awareness for true love and unity
- Why George Floyd’s "record" doesn’t matter and how he was unknowingly made into a martyr
- Why ever single human can play a part in this story and have a purpose in uniting our fellow human beings no matter what race
- The importance of getting to the root of the problem around racism
- Being a part of history right NOW
- The beauty in color and variety
CLICK HERE to learn more about Garrain
CLICK HERE for Garrain's book
and check him out on Instagram @Garrain.Jones
“You can’t be what you can’t see”
“True love has no boundaries”
“People listen to people they can relate to”
- Garrain Jones
I love hearing from you and how the Positivity Effect has helped you in your life. If this episode brought you value, please share it with a friend. I am open to suggestions for topics! CLICK HERE to leave me a message. - Dr. Tom
Another episode of The Positivity Effect goes live next week - Stay Tuned !!!
Saturday Jun 13, 2020
Saturday Jun 13, 2020
Join Dr. Tom on the 1st ever Positivity Effect Weekend Reset!
Every Saturday Dr. Tom will share a short episode to:
- Recap on the last weekly episode
- Share some good news! We all need good news, right?
- Get you centered on gratitude
- Preview the next week's big episode
Todays Weekend Reset:
- Recap on the conversation with Dr. Elyse Tursi and the power of choice
- How Altruism Heals! A study by Harvard University
- Dr. Tom shares his gratitude for YOU, the listener.
- Garrain Jones is back on Monday for a new powerful episode sharing his thoughts and reflections on the current civil unrest that was sparked by the death of George Floyd
Stay Tuned For The Next Episode of The Positivity Effect on Monday!
Tuesday Jun 02, 2020
Tuesday Jun 02, 2020
Tackling 2020 fears, growth mindset pivots and strategies on how to consciously live with vibrance
Dr. Tom is joined on today's podcast by a good friend Dr. Elyse Tursi. As a rising expert in the field of holistic and functional medicine, Dr. Tursi has made it her mission to help people understand how to heal themselves naturally and from within by approaching the body as a whole complete puzzle. Through her own trials, tribulations and sweat equity has gathered strategies over the years that have led her down the path of true health and wellness. If you have the pleasure of meeting Dr. Tursi, you know that she vibrates at a different frequency so to speak and you truly get the vibe that you amongst someone who takes health and wellness seriously when you are in her presence. So many times you meet someone who is a coach in some discipline but they aren't living up to what they preach. Thankfully, Dr. Tursi is the real deal. She is an individual who truly lives by what she preaches and I for one really appreciate that. I highly recommend listening to this episode a few times as Dr. Tursi drops so many nuggets that will aid you in your own personal journey towards vibrant health and wellness.
In this episode Dr. Tom & Dr. Tursi chat about:
- A young man who developed a "good news only" newspaper for his local town
- Why it's more important than ever to dig in and spread positive energy
- How we can all set a positive example
- The true power of choice
- Why Dr. Tursi chose a path to help people holistically
- The power benefits of compounding habits
- The “airplane analogy” and how it applies to our wellness
- Why we need to live what we preach
- Healthy ways to approach to the current fears we may be experiencing (especially right now)
- What is the number one question have been asking Dr. Tursi in the last three months
- Adrenal fatigue…what is it? How do you get checked for it?
- Okay..so you have adrenal fatigue..where do you start?
- Cognitive Dissonance?! What is that!?
- How to implement positive changes amidst these uncertain times
- How “avoiding infection” is not the whole answer and why honing in on your wellness is
- The Man In The Mirror Poem
- How these difficult times can be viewed as a gift
- Healthy alternative/swaps for our favorite “traditional” foods and snacks
- The one thing you need to do now that will help you improve every aspect of your life
- The importance of maintaining trust with yourself and starting small
CLICK HERE to learn more about Dr. Tursi and how she can help you
CLICK HERE for Dr. Tursi's Youtube channel
and check her out on Instagram @dr.elysetursi
“Fear lowers your immune system by 75% percent” - Dr. Tursi
I love hearing from you and how the Positivity Effect has helped you in your life. If this episode brought you value, please share it with a friend. I am open to suggestions for topics! CLICK HERE to leave me a message. - Dr. Tom
Another episode of The Positivity Effect goes live next week - Stay Tuned !!!
Wednesday May 08, 2019
Wednesday May 08, 2019
A moment of awakening, a massive mindset shift
This podcast is all about getting your mind right so that you can make a positive impact on your immediate world and ultimately the greater world around you. Today we're joined by Garrain Jones. A man who truly walks his walk and does what he speaks. Not coming from a positive upbringing and "not seeing the frame while you're in it" Garrain's life eventually led him to be homeless, in massive debt, relationships in shambles, with no direction of where to go. It wasn't until he bottomed out and was able to truly listen and observe life around him did he have his massive awakening moment. It wasn't until a little conversation that changed everything and taught him the perspective, "change your mindset, change our life"
Almost 7 years later, Garrain is now a transformational coach, serial entrepreneur and world-renowned speaker getting paid to do what he loves. He advocates for people all around the world on how to be the best version of themselves so that they can lead their lives with healthy habits, relationships and ultimately the proper mindset. He has a book coming out soon entitled, "Change your mindset, change your life"
Today we chat about:
- How to truly live and not just exist
- How he went from homeless to successful entrepreneur/transformational coach - his “moment of awakening”
- Why it’s OK if you didn’t grow up in an environment of positivity
- The power of focusing on what you want with emotion
- How the phrase “change your mindset, change your life” if used properly, can help you build everything you’ve ever wanted out of life
- Why we all have “awakening moments” and how to pay attention to them
- Why most of us don’t realize we ourselves are the root cause of our problems
- Garrain’s perspective on how he changed his mindset around unhealthy habits
- A moment of gratitude with Garrain
CLICK HERE to get updates from Garrain on his book release
and check him out on Instagram @Garrain.Jones
Another episode of The Positivity Effect goes live next week - Stay Tuned !!!