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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.
Episodes
Wednesday Nov 21, 2018
Wednesday Nov 21, 2018
Be a leader, not a judge
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. However, sometimes it can be really difficult to be that positive light for others when we aren't speaking to ourselves the right way.
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When you are making strides in your own self-improvement, if you want to enact change in others and be a positive light within your family, with your friends, within your community, it's important to not cast judgment on others for lifestyle choices that aren't aligning with your current lifestyle. Be the leader, not a judge.
Another episode of The Positivity Effect goes live next week - Stay Tuned !!!
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
Conquering Fear
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. However, sometimes it can be really difficult to be that positive light for others when we aren't speaking to ourselves the right way.
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Have you ever been excited about something and then let the fear of facing that excitement drive all your drive and motivation away? Have you ever felt like you had momentum with something and then suddenly you didn't? On today's episode, Dr. Tom has a raw conversation with you about something he struggled with recently and what he has found to work on getting out of that funk.
Another episode of The Positivity Effect goes live next week - Stay Tuned !!!
Wednesday Mar 21, 2018
Wednesday Mar 21, 2018
How To Thrive With Thryve
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. However, sometimes it can be really difficult to be that positive light for others when we aren't feeling well physically.
Have you ever wondered why sometimes even when you're eating healthy, drinking lots of water, exercising, getting enough sleep and taking care of your mental game that you still may not be feeling well? Some of the latest medical research has been revealing how important our digestive track truly is when it comes to overall health and wellness. It turns out that our gut can tell us quite a bit of information about our health. Probiotics have been very popular in the last few years. However, with so many options available, are we really ever sure if the probiotic we buy is really helping us? How can we know if the healthy bacteria in our gut is improving?
Listen in today where we are joined by the CEO and founder of THRYVE INSIDE, a probiotic company that offers a personalized gut health program where the probiotic you receive is tailored specifically for you. How is this possible you ask? Well... you will just have to listen to my conversation with Richard Lin to find out :)
Another episode of The Positivity Effect goes live next week - Stay Tuned !!!
Wednesday Mar 14, 2018
Wednesday Mar 14, 2018
Be True To Thy Self
Silence.
Hard Work.
Be Your Self.
Have you taken time to be silent lately to reflect? Do you know what it means to truly be yourself? Join Dr. Tom here on his return to the Positivity Effect where he shares an anecdote about how his life has been the last few years. Being a positive spirit and creating a ripple effect of positivity throughout this world is something we should all strive for. Dr. Tom also challenges the listeners to look deep within to contemplate a powerful question.
Are you living your life on a day to day basis the way you believe you should or living it the way others believe you should live?
Another episode of The Positivity Effect goes live in two weeks - Stay Tuned !!!
Tuesday Dec 12, 2017
Tuesday Dec 12, 2017
Courage Of Unsung Heroes
Rich Rotanz. Emergency Manager, Safety, and Fire Science Professional with forty years of experience in public policy, safety and mitigation, emergency management, fire protection, rescue tactics, hazardous materials incidents and planning/research for all natural, civil, and technological hazards including acts of terrorism.
CLICK HERE to contact Rich
On today’s (Part II - repeat of episode 124) episode we discuss:
- Lessons from Rich’s experience of 9/11
- The importance of being aware of your surroundings
- Stories of unsung heroes
- Why focus is so important amidst tragedy
- The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and why it was so crucial to rescue efforts
- Moments of beauty amidst disaster
- Incredible accounts of individuals stepping up to help out
- The resiliency of the various rescue teams and volunteers
- Applying lessons from major tragedies like 9/11 to your everyday life
- Rich’s definition of courage
And so much more…
Rich's Impact: Want's to be remembered for being a dad and a husband
Rich's nugget of wisdom
“Courage takes on all forms”
Another episode of The Positivity Effect goes live in two weeks - Stay Tuned !!!
Thursday Nov 30, 2017
Thursday Nov 30, 2017
Expression Through Creativity
Ryan Hunter is a Long Island, NY native musician who is the lead singer for Envy On The Coast. He is also the singer/songwriter for his solo project, 1st Vows. I am a fan of Ryan's work and I'm humbled to bring him on as a Positivity Effect guest. He's an overall great guy and his contributions to the world of music speak for themselves.
CLICK HERE for Ryan's band, Envy On The Coast
CLICK HERE for Ryan's solo project, 1st Vows
CLICK HERE for Ryan's Instagram
On today’s episode we discuss:
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How/why Ryan gravitated towards music
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Reminiscing on early musical influences
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When Ryan realized music was the only path
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Reflections on Ryan’s musical journey and his thoughts on hard work
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Ryan on being open/organic to one’s journey and process through life
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Why we all need to be aware of how we treat people and the importance of always doing the right thing
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Sharing thoughts of gratitude on his musical support system
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How Ryan approaches the use of a “microphone” in 2017
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Delving into the mind of a musician and the creative process
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The importance of showing up consistently
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The stepping stones of life’s validation
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Working out the patience/persistence/listening muscles
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A tough phase in his life and how he used music to push through
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How Ryan became the lead singer of Envy on the Coast
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Trials/Tribulations as a vocalist
And so much more…
Ryan's nuggets of wisdom
“I remember realizing I was a sponge for it”
“whatever you see your self-doing, you can use that as drive to succeed, but understand that is just a stepping stone”
“like Bruce Lee says, Be Like Water”
“we’ve tried to put our money where our mouth is and affect change via action rather than preaching because preaching has become so easy for everybody and the use of that microphone has become often empty as far as what you see and what you hear”
“When I sit down to write something, it’s a very personal process, I don’t like having an agenda…ultimately I don’t want to be thinking at all when I’m making things”
“So much of what I’ve learned is just via listening and feeling, being that sponge”
Another episode of The Positivity Effect goes live in two weeks - Stay Tuned !!!
Tuesday Sep 05, 2017
Tuesday Sep 05, 2017
The Decision Makeover
Mike Whitaker is a featured speaker and business development specialist. He is the founder of Idea Gateway and serves as a founder and board member for RevTech, a Dallas-based technology accelerator. In addition, Mike is launching three new platforms: The Idea Filter™, WisePath® and The Institute for Self Reliance to further assist personal goal achievement and income certainty in an uncertain economy. Mike has also served as Chairman & CEO for several companies and has launched a dozen other businesses in the areas of software development, manufacturing and professional services. He received his B.S. in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Kansas and his MBA from the Price College of Business at the University of Oklahoma.
CLICK HERE for Mike's website
CLICK HERE for Mike's book, "The Decision Makeover"
On today’s episode we discuss:
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Why we all need a decision makeover
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How can we be happy and successful
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Overcoming the “this isn’t where I thought I’d be” thoughts
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The power of a “reset”
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Goals in life and the power of setting prime goals
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Fulfilling the “deposits” of life
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How successful people analyze decisions
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Fail fast & fix fast
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Perspective on our success path: freedom
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Applying Mike’s system of success
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How to become a “Decisionator”
And so much more…
Mike's Impact: Wants people to feel for a long time his tough love, the fierce loyalty he holds for what they want to achieve in life.
Mike's nuggets of wisdom
“We get what we decide”
“Define your own success”
“Decisions make life easier when you make them right”
Another episode of The Positivity Effect goes live next Tuesday - Stay Tuned !!!
Tuesday Aug 15, 2017
Tuesday Aug 15, 2017
The Tree Metaphor
Stephen TrueLove utilizes coaching techniques that include a range of therapies and holistic practices. He has helped his clients overcome a variety of issues for over fifteen years; from bereavement to self-confidence, depression & anxiety to smoking cessation or weight loss, and much more. Each client is looked at on a deep individual level where he helps them identify the issue and help them move past their limiting beliefs by creating the right mindset that allows them to be the person they were meant to be.
CLICK HERE for Stephen's website
CLICK HERE for Stephen's book, "Journey of Self Discovery and Learning"
On today’s episode we discuss:
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drilling down into your life’s purpose
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POBS - patterns of behavior (conditioning)
A POB from Stephen’s life and when he discovered it
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The tree metaphor
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Helping ourselves and others discover "light bulb" moments
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What happened to Stephen at the age of 34 that changed everything
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Who is Steven Gilligan?
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How Stephen worked through deeply rooted fears in his life
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What is NLP? Neuro-Linguistic Programming
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Stephens book
And so much more…
Stephen's impact: Wants to be remembered as someone who made an impact and who helped assist people to be the best version of themselves, to enjoy life, laugh more, and have open arms to welcome things into their lives, albeit good or bad.
Stephen's nuggets of wisdom
“The most empowering thing you can do for a person is allowing them the opportunity to see something for themselves because then they have the resources to make the changes that work best for them”
“We’re all on a journey”
Another episode of The Positivity Effect goes live next Tuesday - Stay Tuned !!!
Tuesday Jul 11, 2017
Tuesday Jul 11, 2017
The Champions Mindset
Chris Romulo is a Queens, New York native who always yearned for growth. In his early twenties, he transformed himself from a street kid into a Muay Thai Champion with over 40 fights and 5 titles under his belt. Today, he’s a coach at his gym CROM Physical Culture and mindset speaker to both youth and adults. Chris has taken what he’s learned in the ring and turned it into a practical curriculum, U.P.R.I.S.E. The curriculum shows you how to tap into your natural abilities and become the champion of your life. In May of 2017, Chris co-authored and published his memoir, Champions Uprising, which displays his unwavering mindset of determination, grit, and perseverance of spirit.
CLICK HERE for Chris' website
CLICK HERE for Chris' book, "Champions Uprising"
On today’s episode we discuss:
- Chris’s tip on how he drives himself out of bed in the morning
- How Chris overcame fear and self-doubt that he carried through childhood
- When Chris realized Muy Thai and martial arts was going to be the path for his life
- The importance of getting the right people on your “bus”
- The crabs in a barrel metaphor
- The importance of accepting other people's behavior for what it is and moving on to improve yourself
- Applying the principles of May Thai fighting to your life
- Chris’s Acronym: C.H.A.M.P.S
- The power of pushing outside of your comfort zone
- Having a champion mindset at home
- A lesson from a Muy Thai fighter
- Chris' book
And so much more…
Chris' Impact: Wants to know that he inspired someone to be better and that he can be a reminder for someone that life can be beautiful and they can pick themselves up and dust themselves off and keep fighting and start that champions uprising when they feel like they’re down and out.
Chris' nugget of wisdom
“You want to make sure you’re attracting other champions to you. Not being stuck with the people who aren’t moving you forward… you want to be with the people who are on the same mission as you”
“We’re all victims of happenstance. We react to what happens in our life. instead of saying, “let me take control, let me know that my mind and my mindset is going to be the most powerful tool I can use when things are going great and maybe when things maybe aren’t going so great”
Another episode of The Positivity Effect goes live next Tuesday - Stay Tuned !!!
Tuesday Jul 04, 2017
Tuesday Jul 04, 2017
Courage amidst tragedy
Rich Rotanz. Emergency Manager, Safety, and Fire Science Professional with forty years of experience in public policy, safety and mitigation, emergency management, fire protection, rescue tactics, hazardous materials incidents and planning/research for all natural, civil, and technological hazards including acts of terrorism.
CLICK HERE to contact Rich
On today’s (Part II) episode we discuss:
- Lessons from Rich’s experience of 9/11
- The importance of being aware of your surroundings
- Stories of unsung heroes
- Why focus is so important amidst tragedy
- The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and why it was so crucial to rescue efforts
- Moments of beauty amidst disaster
- Incredible accounts of individuals stepping up to help out
- The resiliency of the various rescue teams and volunteers
- Applying lessons from major tragedies like 9/11 to your everyday life
- Rich’s definition of courage
And so much more…
Rich's Impact: Want's to be remembered for being a dad and a husband
Rich's nugget of wisdom
“Courage takes on all forms”
Another episode of The Positivity Effect goes live next Tuesday - Stay Tuned !!!