The Tony Rossi Show

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

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

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. www.audibletrail.com/tonyrossishow   Stuff We Bring Up….. Tony Rossi Show Episode #17: Some Thoughts on Body Image  Marie TV:  Brene Brown: Belonging, Cou

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 Coffin44@yahoo.com. 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 sh

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! Darren

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: We’ve posted on social media about something we’re upset about. 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, a

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 plan

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 auditio

  "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 (

What is up, my friends?! So who here is single?....ah….okay good, there’s a few of you. (Me too. We’ll make it through.) But what about when we DON’T think we’ll make it because we’re too focused on rejection? Or things starting to go well, but then not going well? Hell, let’s get rid of the dating metaphor altogether - how often do we as actors, artists and human beings get caught up in the OUTCOME?? If you’ve found yourself getting frustrated with your results (or lack thereof) - this show is for you. Because that outcome? It’s OUT OF OUR CONTROL. So today we’re going to share some advice, thanks to Mel Robbins, and look at a more empowering way of approaching things :)  Also - we have a NEW segment this week! #notperfect moments :) Kuddos this week go to…. 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 Five Second Rule - Mel Robbins Mel Robbins TED Talk Ego is the Enemy - Ryan Holiday

Does anyone else have trouble sleeping?   I used to have a REALLY hard time sleeping….and while I wanted to blame my body, that “I’m just born this way,” and a bunch of other factors - there was one big piece missing as to why I wasn’t sleeping well: I wasn’t educated on sleep.   “What? Educated? On sleep? What do you need to know besides turning your devices off an hour before bed?” Turns out there was a lot….   In this week’s #SundayVideo, I share more on what exactly I learned, and how that relates the challenges we face in our own lives: We often get frustrated without ever having to learn WHY we’re so frustrated. We fall into the “I’m just born this way” myth…   Sorry. But it’s bullshit.   I hope you got value this week. And if I can help - message me or shoot me an email! tony.rossi@gmail.com   And remember - you’re enough exactly where you are today. Especially if you’re #notperfect. (Like me.) Go get ‘em, friend.   Kuddos for this episode go to...   “Sleep Smarter” - Shawn Stevenson. https://amzn.to/

Well....this is awkward....   I had some technical difficulties this week regarding my laptop...#notperfect  I'll share more about what happened in the podcast, as it relates to this week's message: How do you stay positive when there's no evidence to support that things will get better?  "But Tony! I hear music at the very end of the podcast....how did you manage that?"  Oh...I got my laptop BACK right after I recorded the episode. And I decided it would sound better with some new exit music.  If you got value out of this episode - I'd be grateful if you spread the word!  And if you'd like to join me on the journey to recognizing more and more areas of our lives where we get in our own way of our results and happiness - download a free audio book and grab a non fiction one!  www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow  

It’s okay to “not be okay.” But it’s not okay to stay there.   I find that when I’m getting most upset and frustrated, it’s because I’m not “okay” by the time I was hoping to be. Like when I didn’t recover from an illness (or, *ahem* allergies) as quick as I’d like. Or when I have to keep working day jobs longer than I’d like. This week I share another example of how I REALLY wanted to speed up the timeline of something - even though the instructions were right there in front of me, telling me that I was going to have to wait a little longer.   Things we discussed: Episode 9: #SundayVideo: Get Rid of The F**king TimeLine 5 Second Rule: Mel Robbins Ego is the Enemy - Ryan Holiday Don’t Get Lucky Get Smart - Alan Cohen     OH - did you get you free audio book yet over at www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow  ?? 

I used to think there was something "wrong" with me for being different than the norm. I didn't look or act like the popular kids, and that led to its own confusion.... But even though we feel unique and different - our people are still out there.  This week I share how I thought that I was different UNTIL I accidentally found more of my people.  Kuddos for this episode go out to.... Ryan Holiday - "Ego is the Enemy"  Darren Hardy and his DarrenDaily videos.  And as always, thanks to audible for sponsoring the podcast. Head over to www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow to snag your first audio book for free.  And let's connect - find me on instagram and twitter! 

"Although we humans have our own idea of when something is supposed to happen, life has its own idea." -Alan Cohen We tend to put some unfair timelines on ourselves. This week on #SundayVideo, we discussed a few of them and some interesting ideas: -Why age shouldn't dictate where we "should" be in life -Why getting older is a gift -How life often gives us a different version of where we "should" be and how that contrasts to what we expect. ALSO! We read excerpts from and gave kuddos to a few different cool people and authors....you should check them out: -Alan Cohen (Excerpt was read from "Don't Get Lucky, Get Smart.") -Ryan Holiday (Some points taken from "Ego is the Enemy") -Darren Hardy (Shoutout to www.darrendaily.com for the free videos!)  Want to check out one of these books we discussed for free? Head over to www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow  and sign up for a free trial to grab your first audio book! 

I'm a positive person. But my kryptonite when it comes to staying positive goes as followed:  1) Working day jobs  2) Being under the weather   This weekend...I endured both.    To make matters worse, I had the WORST type of customer come to my work area this weekend....you know, the person who has probably never had to work a job like this in their entire life?? Yeah. That one.  And you know what? She taught me a valuable lesson.  Like what you're hearing? Let me know and let's connect!  Twitter, Instagram, Facebook....whatever floats your boat.  Also, this podcast is sponsored by Audible. I'm kind of obsessed. Sign up for your free trial at www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow

What's up my friends?!  This week I'm going to share a story of how I discovered in high school....that I had a big nose.  I was WICKED self conscious of it. And even today...it's given me challenges. Exceptionally when it comes to Flonase.... If you'd like to check out the video I mentioned from Marie Forleo, you can check it out on youtube here    Note: This episode is brought to you by audible. I'm kind of obsessed with them and am stupid grateful to have them sponsor the show. To get on the audible bandwagon, head on over to www.audibletrail.com/tonyrossi show and get your first book FREE! (You can cancel the trail and keep the book. It's pretty sweet.)    Also - have we connected yet? (We should totally connect) Hit me up on twitter and instagram and let me know you're listening! 

In this week’s #SundayVideo, we discuss how being smart or “informed” isn’t always the best way to stay sane and happy. We take a look at an article written by James Clear, “Stop Overdosing on Celebrity Gossip, the News, and Low Quality Information" For more - check out https://jamesclear.com/brain-food   Wanna see an video version of this? Head over to my youtube page! https://youtu.be/sOwaSCtzWGw Wanna tune in live to #SundayVideo? Follow me on instagram! www.instagram.com/tony.rossi

Robyn Coffin has been back in Chicago since 2009. She is an ensemble member of The Factory Theater where she recently made her mainstage, directorial debut with The Next Big Thing. She can be seen on NBC's Chicago Fire playing Cindy Herrmann. Other television credits include Empire, Chicago Code and Hot Date.  Robyn has also worked on multiple commercials. Some film credits include Unexpected, Finding Hope, Life and Death of an Unhappily Married Man, Every 21 Seconds, Widows and Surprise Me. She is a graduate of Columbia College Chicago and is represented by Stewart Talent.  Some topics we discuss.... -How she got her agent - and why she originally said "no thanks!"  -When IS it okay to say no? -How she felt being a series regular while still waiting tables  -How her life changed and personal relationships change after booking Chicago Fire  -How spending your time with different people can affect you as an actor.  Links we discuss:  Robyn's coaching facebook page Tara Sullivan - Robyn's holistic healer 

Do you find yourself stressed out? Freaking out every time someone throws you a curveball and your day turns to shit? Or maybe you keep wondering WHY things are so challenging and stressful, when you have the best intentions in the world? Why does that keep happening??  In this week's #SundayVideo, we chat about something a lot of us don't consider when it comes to achieving the more positive feelings that we're all after. It turns out - a lot of us are getting in our own way, and don't even realize it....