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• Service vs. Self-Sacrifice: Knowing What’s Yours to Carry

  🔥 Episode Summary:In this powerful solo episode, Todd speaks directly to the heart of the over-giver, the empath, and the one who’s been carrying more than they were ever meant to.If you’ve ever felt guilty for resting, saying “no,” or not doing enough—this episode is your invitation to rethink what real service actually means.Todd explores the fine line between serving from strength and sacrificing your soul, and how to use spiritual discernment to know what’s yours to carry—and what isn’t.You’ll walk away lighter, wiser, and more aligned with God’s intention for your energy, your relationships, and your calling.📖 Featured Scriptures:Mark 12:31 — “Love your neighbor as yourself.”→ Explored in full context: Why loving yourself is not selfish—it’s biblical alignment.Matthew 11:28–30 — “Come to me, all who are weary… and I will give you rest.”→ Discussed as a personal invitation from Jesus to trade burdens and find soul rest—not just time off.Galatians 6:5 — “Each one should carry their own load.”→ A wake-up call to draw the line between healthy help and unhealthy over-functioning.🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The difference between Spirit-led service and people-pleasing burnoutHow guilt manipulates you into doing too much—and how to recognize itThe “Air Mask Principle” and why you can’t serve others well if you’re out of breathHow to know when you’re rescuing someone God is trying to refineWhat energetic discernment looks like in everyday decisions and relationshipsWhy protecting your peace is not selfish—it’s stewardship✍️ Journal Prompts & Reflection Questions:Where in my life do I feel most depleted?Who or what am I carrying that God never asked me to?What would serving from overflow look like—not survival?What relationships feel one-sided, and why do I tolerate it?Where have I confused guilt with calling?📝 Todd encourages listeners to take time with these prompts to realign service with wholeness—not martyrdom.🔮 Teaser for Next Week:“Now that you’re learning to protect your energy… how do you refill it?Next week, we go deeper into sustainable soul rhythms. flow state—daily habits, spiritual practices, and lifestyle changes that keep your peace intact - Don’t miss it.”🎯 Final Word from Todd:“You were never created to burn out in the name of being a good person.God didn’t call you to play savior. That role is already filled.You’re here to walk in peace, serve from strength, and show up with the right intention.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Protecting Energy in the Face of Resistance

  🎙 The Right IntentionSeason 2, Episode 23Title: Protecting Energy in the Face of ResistanceHost: Todd TononiFormat: SoloTone: Reflective, faith-filled, empoweringWelcome back to The Right Intention. I’m your host, Todd Tononi—and in this powerful solo episode, we’re diving into a season that every transformed person walks through:Resistance.Not the loud kind.The subtle kind.The kind that shows up just after your breakthrough.The kind that sounds like comfort but keeps you stuck.The kind that drains your energy and tries to drag you back into an older version of yourself.If you've ever felt emotionally exhausted, spiritually distracted, or quietly pulled back into patterns you know no longer serve you—this episode is your blueprint for protecting your peace and reclaiming your energy.🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How resistance shows up after healing and clarityThe spiritual dimension of energy depletionHow to recognize old patterns trying to pull you backBible-based strategies to armor up and stay groundedBoundaries as spiritual obedience—not selfishnessA new mindset on guarding your assignment and your vessel⚔️ Episode Breakdown & Highlights:“The moment you start living differently... the old life starts calling back.”Resistance often disguises itself as comfort, familiarity, or "logic"You don’t owe anything to the version of you that God already healedInternal conflict doesn’t mean you’re weak—it means you’re growingThis Is Spiritual Warfare📖 Ephesians 6:12 — "Our struggle is not against flesh and blood..."What you’re feeling might not be stress—it might be spiritual pushbackEnergy leaks are sometimes spiritual attacks, not just emotional lapsesDon’t fight spiritual battles with natural toolsBuilding Energetic Armor“Hope is your superpower. Boundaries are your shield. And the Word is your sword.”Scripture repetition as an energetic resetPre-deciding boundaries so you’re not negotiating with pressureAnchoring your day in rhythms that restore, not drainWhen the Old Life Calls“Let your silence be the answer.”Don’t explain your peace to people who benefited from your burnoutDon’t negotiate with familiar dysfunctionStand firm in what you’ve built📖 Scripture Anchors:Ephesians 6:12 – “Our struggle is not against flesh and blood…”Isaiah 40:31 – “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength…”Romans 12:2 – “Do not be conformed… but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”🧠 Journal Prompts:Where am I most tempted to return to old energy?What triggers it—people, places, or patterns?What scripture or spiritual rhythm re-centers me?🔮 Teaser for Next Week:“Next week, we explore energetic discernment—how to stop over giving, overcommitting, and overcompensating. We’ll break down how to make spirit-led decisions without burning out.”🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream your soul-fueled content.📲 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone you love who’s learning to protect their peace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Living with Chronic Illness with Brianna Greenspan

  🎙 The Right IntentionSeason 2, Episode 24Title: Living with Chronic Illness: Reclaiming Power Through QuestionsGuest: Brianna GreenspanWelcome back to The Right Intention. I’m your host, Todd Tononi—and today, we’re diving into a conversation that’s both raw and revolutionary. If you’ve ever battled with chronic illness, burnout, or felt unseen in your struggle, this episode is for you.Today’s guest is Brianna Greenspan, a resilience strategist, wellness educator, and co-author of The Book of Questions: Living with Chronic Illness. She’s not just a thought leader—she lives this work. Diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome after years of suffering, Brianna has turned her pain into purpose, crafting a life of micro-habits, intentionality, and fierce self-compassion.🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why the right questions—not answers—are the keys to healingThe 4 Daily Questions that can change your relationship with pain and purposeHow to use micro-massive actions to build resilience, even on your hardest daysWhat intentional language and internal dialogue do to your energy, mindset, and recoveryHow connection and community can shift the weight of invisible illnessWhy self-celebration and curiosity are critical for moving from victim to visionary🧠 Episode Highlights:(09:42) Brianna shares the moment a single question saved her life—and how her best friend’s overdose became her awakening.(15:18) The shift from seeking relief to seeking growth.(22:47) “Despite how I’m feeling, what can I do to best support myself right now?”—the question that reshaped her day-to-day life.(29:03) How vulnerability is not weakness—but a bridge to real connection.(36:51) The difference between being defined by illness and being seen beyond it.(44:12) Brianna’s reminder: “Keep shining. The world needs your light.”🛠 Tools & Resources Mentioned:The Book of Questions: Living with Chronic Illness by Gregory Stock, PhD & Brianna Greenspanhttps://www.briannagreenspan.com/QR Code tool inside the book for shared journaling and connectionBrianna’s Daily Resilience Practice: 4 core questionsMicro-Massive Action framework🔮 Teaser for Next Week:Next week on The Right Intention: Protecting Your Energy in the Face of ResistanceYou’ve started healing, you’ve reclaimed your energy—now it’s time to build the container that protects it. From daily rhythms to sustainable relationships, we’ll help you design a life that supports your breakthrough. Don’t miss it.🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your dose of The Right Intention.📲 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• The Words We Whisper

  🎙️ The Right Intention Podcast with Todd TononiEpisode 23 – The Words We Whisper: How Internal Dialogue Shapes Your Day🔥 Episode Summary:What if the most powerful voice in your life… is the one in your own head?In this deeply personal and empowering solo episode, Todd Tononi helps you uncover the quiet phrases you repeat to yourself — and how they’re silently shaping your energy, choices, and sense of worth.Whether it’s “I’m behind,” “I’m not enough,” or “Why bother?” — these hidden whispers are more than thoughts. They’re the scripts that influence your direction and emotional state before your day even begins.But there’s good news: You can rewrite the story.With Scripture, storytelling, and actionable strategies, Todd walks you through how to replace negative internal dialogue with divine truth — and gives you a new morning ritual to start every day in spiritual alignment.🧭 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ How internal language programs your nervous system✅ The connection between mindset, faith, and self-talk✅ Why your subconscious obeys what you rehearse — not what you want✅ How to recognize the “whisper” that drives your exhaustion or self-doubt✅ A step-by-step process to create your own spiritual affirmations✅ How to stop speaking death over your day and start declaring life📖 Featured Scriptures:Proverbs 18:21 (NIV) – “The tongue has the power of life and death…”Romans 12:2 (ESV) – “Be transformed by the renewal of your mind…”Psalm 139:14 (NLT) – “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made…”Isaiah 55:11 (NIV) – “So is my word… it will not return to me empty…”Isaiah 43:1 (NIV) – “I have called you by name; you are mine.”🧰 Listener Challenge:💡 Whisper Rewrite PracticeIdentify the whisper that drains youCompare it to ScriptureDeclare the truth — out loud — every morning for 7 days📱 Share your new whisper on Instagram and tag @ToddTononi🙌 Connect with Todd:📱 Instagram: @ToddTononi📥 Feedback, questions, or prayer requests: [email protected]🔮 Next Episode Teaser:Coming Up Next:🎙️ Brianna Greenspan – Intentional Language, Micro-Habits, and Spiritual RewiringTodd sits down with author and growth strategist Brianna Greenspan to explore how internal language, small daily choices, and self-belief can unlock massive transformation.If you’re ready to level up your identity and energy, this conversation is your divine next step. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Designing Days That Don’t Drain You

  🎙️ The Right Intention Podcast with Todd TononiEpisode 22 – Designing Days That Don’t Drain You🔥 Episode Summary:Healing your life means healing your calendar. In this powerful solo episode, Todd Tononi teaches you how to create rhythms, rituals, and daily structures that protect your peace and preserve your purpose.You’ll learn why most exhaustion isn’t physical — it’s spiritual misalignment caused by overexposure, emotional leakage, and default yeses that don’t serve your calling.Todd walks you through a 4-part framework to help you wake up with clarity, move through your day with alignment, and close out with spiritual rest — all rooted in Scripture and real-life practice.This is your invitation to stop surviving the day… and start designing it.🧭 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Why “being busy” is not a badge of honor✅ How to reframe mornings, mid-days, and evenings for flow✅ What Scripture says about pace, peace, and presence✅ The strategy of Sabbath — and how to make it sustainable✅ How to release exhaustion and design a life that fits your transformation✅ Real steps you can take this week to reset your rhythm📖 Featured Scriptures:Psalm 5:3 (NIV) – “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice...”Proverbs 4:23 (NLT) – “Guard your heart above all else…”Lamentations 3:22–23 (ESV) – “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases…”Exodus 20:8–10 (NIV) – “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy…”Isaiah 30:15 (NIV) – “In repentance and rest is your salvation…”🙌 Connect with Todd:📱 Instagram/Social: @ToddTononi📥 Questions or feedback? Email: [email protected]🔮 Next Episode Teaser:Up Next:🎙️ How Internal Dialogue Shapes Your DayBefore we welcome Brianna Greenspan to the show, Todd dives into the inner script that drives your energy and shapes your focus. Learn how to spot negative mental loops, rewrite your spiritual narrative, and take control of the voice inside your head.This one’s a game-changer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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