Back To Basic: Recent Episodes

Danielle Costa

Back to Basic is a podcast hosted by Danielle Costa that blends nostalgic conversations and pop culture references with interviewees’ passions. Back to Basic aims to remind us all to take a step back, get back to basic(s), and embrace who you are!

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Welcome to Back To Basic with Danielle Costa!

In this episode, Danielle sits down in front of the microphone solo again!! This week, Danielle chats about her never-ending to do list and being overwhelmed with tackling the things you want. She chats about what it’s like to be reaching almost two years of “basic” and how she wants to evolve professionally and personally, go for what she wants, and craving some serious changes to the podcast and her life.

Links To Check Out:

Back To Basic’s Instagram: @backtobasicpodcast

Danielle Costa’s Website: daniellemariacosta.com

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Welcome to Back To Basic with Danielle Costa!

In this episode, Danielle sits down in front of the microphone solo and breaks down the basic(s) of what’s been on her mind and breaking out of a stale routine. Danielle talks about getting stuck in the day-to-day of it all, wanting to be “that girl”, and do things that feel good. She shares some ways to boost your mood and some activities and ways she is trying to break the habit and get herself feeling good (and getting sh**) done!

Links To Check Out:

Back To Basic’s Instagram: @backtobasicpodcast

Danielle Costa’s Website: daniellemariacosta.com

the.brainhealth.doctor Instagram Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CeOMePBuJYz/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

Boosting Your Mood: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/boosting-your-mood#:~:text=Be%20sure%20to%20eat%20a,others%20and%20make%20a%20difference.

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle sits down with singer/songwriter, Elizabeth Tryon. Elizabeth and Danielle chat about her career, her songwriting process, the importance of tempo in music and life, and break down their similar “past life” experiences.

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

Elizabeth Tryon: https://elizabethtryon.com/

Elizabeth’s IG: @eliztryon

Elizabeth’s Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.tryon1

Elizabeth’s Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/elizabethtryon

Elizabeth’s Music: https://elizabethtryon.com/music-2/

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle sits down again to chat with Jannice Santiago to discuss her small business, That’s My Tote! Danielle and Jannice talk through everything you need to know about opening and operating a small business, the digital nomad life, working towards sustainability in business, and more!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

That’s My Tote: https://www.thatsmytote.com/

That’s My Tote IG: @thatsmytote

Guidebyshe: www.guidebyshe.com

Jannice’s IG: @guidebyshe

Life With Reeses IG @lifewithreeses

Jannice’s last episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Rz2QUSMMCfg2yPQGR2YIl?si=AXbkWJm9R_m8xBvGZrhiNw

Resources Jannice talks about:

Legal Zoom
NY Gov: Start A Business

Squarespace Ecommerce Website Builder

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Welcome to Back To Basic with Danielle Costa!

In this episode, Danielle sits down in front of the microphone with Vincent Lovallo! Vin is an artist and Art Director for Archie Comics. Vin and Danielle talk all about his career as a comic artist, his new book Bite Sized Archie, his journey through the comic industry, and whether of not Archie would be “basic”!

Links To Check Out:

Vin Lovallo IG: @vinstergram23

Vin Lovallo Twitter: @Vincredible_23

Archie Comics IG: @archiecomics

Buy Bite Sized Archie: Archie Comic Store

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Welcome to Back To Basic with Danielle Costa!

In this episode, Danielle sits down in front of the microphone with Caitlin Houston! Caitlin is a lifestyle blogger from Connecticut who shares her life as a mother, wife, and creator. Danielle and Caitlin talk about her career evolution, how everyone is an influencer, how sharing the real parts of you is beautiful and make plans to grab wine (and be basic) together soon!

Links To Check Out:

Caitlin Houston Blog: https://caitlinhoustonblog.com/

Caitlin on IG: @caitlinhoustonblog

Caitlin on Pinterest: @CaitlinHoustonBlog

Caitlin on Twitter: @caithoustonblog

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Welcome to Back To Basic with Danielle Costa!

In this episode, Danielle sits down in front of the microphone with Alyssa ‘Pebbles’ Engdahl! Pebbles and Danielle celebrate Galentine’s Day with a little podcast love sesh! They discuss positive self talk, how it feels trying to be the hero of your story (while maybe being the villain in someone else’s), and how to twist the negatives into positives.

Links To Check Out:

Peb Talks: https://www.pebtalks.com/

Peb Talks Instagram: @peb.talks

Alyssa’s Instagram: @pebs1077

Back To Basic’s Instagram: @backtobasicpodcast

Danielle Costa’s Website: daniellemariacosta.com

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Welcome to Back To Basic with Danielle Costa!

In this episode, Danielle sits down in front of the microphone solo and breaks down the basic(s) of what’s been on her mind and taking baby steps. Danielle talks about wanting to hit the ground running but having life take over and realizing you need to take baby steps. She talks about being patient with herself as she takes those smaller steps to figuring it out and how February is going to be a month of getting it together!

Links To Check Out:

Back To Basic’s Instagram: @backtobasicpodcast

Danielle Costa’s Website: daniellemariacosta.com

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Welcome to Back To Basic with Danielle Costa!

In this episode, Danielle sits down in front of the microphone solo and breaks down the basic(s) of what’s been on her mind and the feeling of being stuck. Danielle shares why she’s been feeling stuck, how she is trying to get unstuck, and ways to get into better habits to feel better and like you are moving forward.

Links To Check Out:

Back To Basic’s Instagram: @backtobasicpodcast

Danielle Costa’s Website: daniellemariacosta.com

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Welcome to Back To Basic with Danielle Costa!

In this episode, Danielle sits down in front of the microphone with Pete Consadori. Pete has is a former radio host/producer, college professor, and currently works in IT. Pete and Danielle both found their way in radio through Iona College Radio, WICR, and they chat all about finding your way in the industry, creating content, and doing what you love in many different ways!

Links To Check Out:

Pete’s Twitter:@pjconsadori29

Back To Basic’s Instagram: @backtobasicpodcast

Danielle Costa’s Website: daniellemariacosta.com

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Welcome to Back To Basic with Danielle Costa!

In this episode, Danielle sits down in front of the microphone with her mother, Carmela Costa. Danielle finally gets her mom to chat with her and they get back to the basic(s) of who she is. They chat about her college days, her family, and more! Happy Birthday, Carmela!!

Links To Check Out:

Back To Basic’s Instagram: @backtobasicpodcast

Danielle Costa’s Website: daniellemariacosta.com

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Welcome to Back To Basic with Danielle Costa!

In this episode, Danielle sits down in front of the microphone solo and breaks down the basic(s) of what’s been on her mind. She chats about “competition” and what that really means and how competing with yourself should be the ultimate goal. As a new year approaches, it’s easy to feel the pressure of comparison, competition, and finishing the year off strong while starting the new one with a million resolutions, and Danielle talks about focusing on those goals and working on being better for yourself!

Links To Check Out:

Back To Basic’s Instagram: @backtobasicpodcast

Danielle Costa’s Website: daniellemariacosta.com

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Welcome to Back To Basic with Danielle Costa!

In this episode, Danielle sits down with artist, stylist, photographer, and business owner, Jade Soto. Jade is a professional photographer who creates fantasy worlds for herself and her clients through her business, Lost Lands Collections She works with her partner to photograph private and corporate clients across the world, with work inspired by daydreams, folklore, fairytales and classical art.

In this episode, Danielle and Jade discuss:

  • Jade’s Professional Journey (7:46)
  • Lost Lands Collections’ Inspiration (10:21)
  • Jade’s Pop Culture Loves (11:40)
  • Lost Lands Collections’ Process (12:35)
  • How To Turn Your Passion Into A Business (17:00)
  • Jade’s Advice (19:00)
  • How Jade Deals With Pressure (20:50)
  • Jade’s Inspiration (24:30)
  • Jade’s “Basic” Definition (28:30)
  • Plug-it-in (29:00)

Links To Check Out:

Jade Soto on Instagram: jade_soto

Lost Lands Collections on Instagram: @lostlandscollections

Lost Lands Collections’ Website: https://lostlandscollections.com/

Danielle Costa’s Instagram: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s Instagram: @backtobasicpodcast

Danielle’s Website: www.daniellemariacosta.com

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Welcome to Back To Basic with Danielle Costa!

In this episode, Danielle sits down in front of the mic with fellow radio host and former co-worker, Eric LoRusso. Eric has had a long career in music / radio and recently took a break to spend more time with his son, Eric was on WPLR for almost 20 years and one day he hopes to return to the airwaves!

In this episode, Danielle and Eric discuss:

  • Eric’s Radio Journey (0:50)
  • Why Eric left radio (7:25)
  • Doing Social Media For Fun (9:40
  • Eric’s Advice for “Going With The Flow” (10:40)
  • Eric’s Stage Hand Days (13:00)
  • The Golden Girls (21:00)
  • Eric’s “Basic” Definition (24:00)
  • How to overcome negativity (25:00)
  • Plug-it-in (25:45)

Links To Check Out:

Eric LoRusso on Twitter: @lorusso_eric

Eric LoRusso on TikTok: @lorusso77

Danielle Costa’s Instagram: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s Instagram: @backtobasicpodcast

Danielle’s Website: www.daniellemariacosta.com

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Welcome to Back To Basic with Danielle Costa!

In this episode, Danielle sits down in front of the mic with fellow women in radio, Allison Kay. Allison Kay has been working in radio for many years and can currently be heard on the radio stations WRRV and Lite FM in the Hudson Valley.

In this episode, Danielle and Allison discuss:

  • Allison’s Journey (3:37)
  • Ready For More But Happy With Where You Are (9:00)
  • Allison’s Confidence (11:54)
  • Comparing Yourself To Others (13:00)
  • Networking (17:45)
  • Radio Industry Thoughts (22:53)
  • Where Danielle Wants To Go (25:53)
  • Allison’s Song with Krowd Kings (27:19)
  • Allison’s Favorite Things (33:20)
  • Allison’s “Basic” Definition (34:40)
  • Plug-it-in (37:07)

Links To Check Out:

Allison Kay on Instagram: @iamallisonkay

Allison on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamallisonkay?lang=en

Earthquake (feat. Allison Kay) by Krowd Kings

Danielle Costa’s Instagram: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s Instagram: @backtobasicpodcast

Danielle’s Website: www.daniellemariacosta.com

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Well hello again!! Welcome BACK to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa!

In this episode, Danielle sits down in front of the microphone solo after a few months off! She discusses where she has been, what’s been going on, and what BASIC things she is re-focusing on. Time to say YES to BASIC and Danielle wants you to join her in this refreshed journey.

Keep an eye out for more Basic episodes / content coming soon and join as we return to the basic(s)!

Links To Check Out:

Back To Basic’s Instagram: @backtobasicpodcast

Danielle Costa’s Website: daniellemariacosta.com

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Welcome to Back To Basic with Danielle Costa!

In this episode, Danielle sits down with light worker, energy healer, and The High Vibe Witch, Danielle Jathas. Danielle and Danielle chat all about energy, finding who you are and connecting with yourself! They dive into human design, tarot, manifestation, ghosts, and so much more!

In this episode, Danielle and Danielle discuss:

Links to check out:

Danielle’s Instagram: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s Instagram: @backtobasicpodcast

Danielle Jathas’ Instagram: @thehighvibewitch

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle sits down with host of Dear Adulting Podcast and new podcast friend, Raquel Alafaro! Raquel and Danielle chat all about their podcast journeys and anxieties. Raquel shares her tips for getting it all done and how she handles social media comparison and trying to make everything perfect. Plus, they chat all about their Vampire Diaries obsessions and Danielle shares something she is working on after having a pretty negative week!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

Dear Adulting’s IG: @dearadultingpodcast

Listen to Dear Adulting: On Apple & On Spotify

Raquel’s IG:: @raquellalfaro

Emotional Boundaries Article Danielle Touches On: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/working-through-shame/201907/5-steps-better-emotional-boundaries

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle sits down with her niece Justina Izzo. Justina is a micro-influencer and went viral on TikTok! Justina shares the story of how she went viral, gives her tips for posting to TikTok and shares how she deals with negativity online!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

Justina’s TikTok: @myteus.mistina

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle chats about how she is starting to regroup and revisit things in her life and with this podcast (so stay tuned for more). She also discusses “Black & White Thinking” AKA “All-Or-Nothing Thinking” and how she realizes she needs to live more in the grey area and not always define everything!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

How Black and White Thinking Hurts You (and What You Can Do to Change It): https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/black-and-white-thinking#bottom-line

4 Ways to Go With the Flow (Even When It Seems Impossible): https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/smashing-the-brainblocks/201606/4-ways-go-the-flow-even-when-it-seems-impossible

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle sits down with Keisha Rose! Keisha chats all about her career as a flight attendant and how she got started in media. She also gives some tips on how she handled the mental toll the pandemic took on her , how to embrace your true self and live with purpose!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

Keisha’s Site: https://www.keisharose.com/

Follow Keisha on IG: @keisharose

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle sits down with Tina Broccole! Tina chats about how she got her start in styling and how she likes to embrace the fun side of fashion. They also chat about pivoting when things change, the importance of connection, and creating an opportunity for yourself where you can! Danielle starts off by sharing a story of feeling overwhelmed and where she think it all started and how she is taking steps to embrace things, go with the flow, and focus on her own strengths and opportunities.

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

Tina’s IG: @wardrobe_envy

Tina’s Blog: https://wardrobe-envy.net/

Listen to Tina on the radio: http://www.wgch.com/

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle sits down with Joni Manradge of Sweat Lift Eat to chat all about her weight loss journey and what she wants her followers to know about competing with yourself and working towards the best version of yourself. Danielle chats about her making changes gives you her basics of the week and break down how she is trying to find her way.

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

Sweat Lift Eat: Sweatlifteat.com

Joni’s IG: @jaye_emmm

The Home Cook Chronicles’ IG: @thehomecookchronicles

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle sits down with badass working moms and businesswomen Allison Panio & Stephanie Doherty, co-founders of The Teacher Tote! Danielle, Allison, and Stephanie chat all about how The Teacher Tote came to be, how they juggle it all, advice to other aspiring business owners, and more!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

The Teacher Tote: https://theteachertote.com/

The Teacher Tote’s IG: @theteachertote

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle chats about her comfort zone and why she’s been thinking of stepping out of it more and more lately. Then she dives into people-pleasing and shares the habits she is trying to break and some tips for how you can put yourself first (and if you do, people will still like you, we promise)!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

10 Signs You’re A People Pleaser: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/201708/10-signs-youre-people-pleaser

11 Expert Tips To Stop Being A People Pleaser And Start Doing You: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/people-pleaser/

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle sits down with Maddie Grimaldi! Maddie is a fellow Women-in-Radio and talks all about her radio journey and her newfound love of working in television! They also chat all about Maddie’s kickboxing career, what it really is like to be punched in the face, but how no matter what you are going through in life you always get back up and move forward!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

Maddie’s IG: @maddieonair

Studio 10’s IG: @studio10wjar

Fun 107’s IG: @fun107

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! It’s Back To Basic’s half birthday!! Well, sort of. In this episode, Danielle chats about the past six months of Back To Basic and looks forward to the next six months! She also chats about the different types of motivation and how to fight off the times when you feel no motivation at all and just want to sit on the couch and binge Netflix.

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

cack To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

How To Get / Stay Motivated: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/motivation-how-to-get-started-and-staying-motivated

Types Of Motivations: http://changingminds.org/explanations/motivation/four_motivations.htm

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle sits down to chat with Chris Lane, AKA DJ Chrl Brwn (Pronounced: ˈCHärlē BROUN)! Chris and Danielle talk all about his DJ career, his time in radio, and his passion for creating! They reminisce about their time as co-hosts and chat about his basic love for caramel drizzle with his frapps!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

cack To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

DJ Chrl Brwn IG: @djchrlbrwn

DJ Chrl Brwn Twitch: twitch.tv/djchrlbrwn

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode Danielle sits down with her twin brother, Paul Costa. He begrudgingly plays along and they talk about their favorite memories, and answer some twin tag questions sharing what Twinning is all about! Buckle up for this rollercoaster episode that goes all around as Danielle gets her brother to participate and get back to basic!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

Paul’s IG: @pcosta712

Twin Tag: https://thetagquestions.com/twin-tag/

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle sits down to chat with Jannice Santiago, AKA GuideByShe. Danielle and Jannice talk all about dealing with negativity online and in your life, competing with yourself and making room at your own table and living everyday like you’re on a fabulous vacation! Plus, Jannice shares some of her best tips and tricks for finding a good deal and apartment decor!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

Guidebyshe: www.guidebyshe.com

Jannice’s IG: @guidebyshe

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this first episode of the year, Danielle chats all about setting intentions and creating attainable resolutions. She goes into the history of New Year’s Resolutions, the very basics of manifesting, and shares her hopes/goals for Back To Basic this year!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

5 Steps to Setting Powerful Intentions: https://chopra.com/articles/5-steps-to-setting-powerful-intentions

The History of New Year’s Resolutions: https://www.history.com/news/the-history-of-new-years-resolutions

How To Manifest Anything You Want, According to A Witch: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/how-to-manifest

Intention Has the Power to Change Your Life—Here's How: https://thethirty.whowhatwear.com/how-to-set-intentions

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle sits down to chat with Britt Pham! Britt has been an event producer, a strategist, and a consultant. Britt works on shifting culture through community! Danielle and Britt chat about creating space for things in their lives, producing events, how to take a break, and their love of Tik Tok and America’s Next Top Model!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

Britt’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/britt_pham/

Britt’s website: www.britt-pham.com

Connect through LinkedIn with Britt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-pham/

A Guide To Land Acknowledgment: https://nativegov.org/a-guide-to-indigenous-land-acknowledgment/

To learn more about the land per specific location: https://native-land.ca/

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this solo episode, Danielle dives into the basics of words and the power the good, the bad and the ugly words have over us. Danielle shares the science behind why words matter to us and how they affect our brains along with a story from 5th grade of some impactful words she heard in her own life!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

The Relative Power of Negativity: The Influence of Language Intensity on Perceived Strength : https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0261927X18808562

Words Can Change Your Brain: https://psychcentral.com/blog/words-can-change-your-brain-2/#:~:text=Positive%20words%2C%20such%20as%20%E2%80%9Cpeace,the%20authors%2C%20and%20build%20resiliency.

The Neuroscience Behind Our Words: https://brm.institute/neuroscience-behind-words/

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle chats with her radio friend, Alyssa “Pebbles’ Engdahl. Alyssa and Danielle chat all about her radio career, her pet pig, her podcast, building confidence, and so much more!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

Pebble’s IG: @pebs1077

Peb Talks IG: @peb.talks

Listen to Peb Talks: https://www.alyssaengdahl.com/podcast-1

Alyssa’s website: https://www.alyssaengdahl.com/

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this solo episode, Danielle dives into the basics of social media usage and its effect on our mental health (while fully supporting “sunset heart hand pics”), comparing yourself to others, and what exactly “doomscrolling” is, and how we can stop these habits!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

Social Media Affecting Mental Health: https://www.mcleanhospital.org/essential/it-or-not-social-medias-affecting-your-mental-health

Social Media & Mental Health: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/social-media-and-mental-health.htm

Stop Doomscrolling: https://www.wired.com/story/stop-doomscrolling/

Doomscrolling Definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/doomsurfing-doomscrolling-words-were-watching

Movies & Shows That Highlight The Darkside of Social Media: https://www.vogue.in/culture-and-living/content/8-disturbing-movies-and-shows-on-social-media-and-big-data-on-netflix-and-amazon-prime-video

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle is joined by Zoë Björnson. Zoë and Danielle chat all about her podcast, It’s Not Just A Habit, and discuss tools for creating a happier version of yourself, how to build habits, and their fashion from middle school (hello juicy sweatsuits).

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

Zoë IG: @kzoeb

It's Not Just A Habit IG: @itsnotjustahabit

It’s Not Just A Habit Podcast: https://kzoeb.com/injah/

Zoë Website: https://kzoeb.com/

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle dives into the basics of Impostor Syndrome, how to tell if you are feeling like a fake, how to feel like you still belong in the room (where it happens), and a few examples in pop culture of the impostor syndrome (even though she is still learning how to play Among Us)!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

What is Impostor Syndrome?: https://time.com/5312483/how-to-deal-with-impostor-syndrome/

Imposter Test: https://paulineroseclance.com/pdf/IPTestandscoring.pdf

Feeling Like A Fraud: https://www.apa.org/gradpsych/2013/11/fraud

Imposter Syndrome Beyond Movies: https://thriveglobal.com/stories/imposter-syndrome-exists-beyond-the-movies/

Famous Women Who Have Felt The Imposter Syndrome: https://www.thecut.com/2017/01/25-famous-women-on-impostor-syndrome-and-self-doubt.html

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle is joined by fellow radio host, Jon Kamal. Jon and Danielle chat all things radio, big goals, nerd out on Star Wars, and discuss turning 30!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

Jon’s IG: @jonkamal87

Fairfield County: Live & Local: https://www.facebook.com/fcliveandlocal/

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this bite-sized episode, Danielle dives into the history and the basics of Halloween, shares some real ghost stories, and talks phantom footsteps and disappearing candles!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

History of Halloween: https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle chats with filmmaker, (and cousin) Jess Costa! Jess and Danielle talk all about the writing process, being vulnerable in your work, and their favorite spooky things!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

Jess’ IG: @jesscostafilms

Jess Website: http://www.jesscosta.com/

Sleep Talking IG: @sleeptalkingfilm

Sleep Talking: https://www.sleeptalking.film/?jcw

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle chats with comedian, radio personality, and podcaster, Pat Oates. Pat and Danielle talk about his start in comedy, building confidence, how to be funny, and of course their true love of boy bands!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

Pat’s IG: @pat_oates

Pat’s Twitter: @pat_oates

Pat Oates Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/patoates

Pat’s Podcasts: Pat Oates Podcast IG and Podophiles Podcast IG

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle chats with singer, songwriter, actress, and ultimate creative Laura Budzelek! Laura and Danielle talk about her artistry, working on an album, all of her favorite things from across the pond, and how she balances everything in her life!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

Laura’s IG: @laurabudzelekofficial

https://www.laurabudzelek.com/

Laura Budzelek's single "Relish the Romance," recorded at Abbey Road Studios on Valentine's Day: https://open.spotify.com/album/6ZzjwwomCr6mEo1b3nLKb7

Laura Budzelek's scene from MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, with British actor Sebastian Storey (parts filmed from each side of the Atlantic Ocean): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4jLQUUKqqw

Laura Budzelek's album TREASURE THE WORLD NOW: https://music.apple.com/us/album/treasure-the-world-now/1279684751

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle chats with the ladies of RARE, a brand with a purpose that celebrates the uniqueness and brings awareness to rare diseases. CEO and Founder Kristine Hoestermann and COO Theresa Thomas get back to basic and talk all things RARE. The three discuss figuring out your journey, owning what makes you special, balancing it all, their love of Taylor Swift and so much more!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

RARE: https://findyourrare.com/

RARE’s IG: @findyourrare

Theresa’s IG: @largerthanbws

Theresa’s blog: Larger Than BWS

RARE Because We Are Strong Podcast

a RARE Education Podcast

Live Large Stay Rare Blog

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle chats about this new normal we are all living in and sits down with blogger Natalie Barletta and together they talk about handling grief, figuring out your career and more!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

Natalie’s Blog: Natalie’s Little Corner of The Blog

Natalie’s IG: @natalieslittlecorneroftheworld

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this solo bite-sized episode, Danielle talks about the basics of growing up, finding good friendships, and makes Noah put on his “radio voice” to entertain the masses!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle sits down in front of the mic with radio friend and long-distance bestie, Stevie Price! Stevie and Danielle chat about life in radio, social media pressures, pop culture, serial killers and so much more!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

Stevie Price IG: @imstevieprice

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle sits down in front of the mic with food content creator, podcaster and hot sauce connoisseur Chris Busone AKA Captain Cooks Food! Chris and Danielle talk all about food favorites, tips for starting out as a home cook, reality TV guilty pleasures and more!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

Captain Cooks Food IG: @CaptainCooksFood

Chris’ podcast: Spicy Memories - Talking Food & Stuff

Buy Captain Cooks Food hot sauce: Captain Cooks Food's Etsy

Chris’ Facebook: Captain Cooks Food FB Page

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle sits down in front of the mic with communications professor, voiceover artist, and birthday twin, Maxwell McGee. Max and Danielle talk about the different types of realities, working in the communications field, and the pressures of posting your whole life on social media.

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

Maxwell McGee IG:@maxwellmcfly

Max’s website: www.maxwellmcgeevoices.com

Maxwell’s Magic Hour: @MaxwellsMagicHour

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle sits down in front of the mic with her former producer / board-op and current boyfriend, Noah Roth. Noah tells you a little bit about himself, they play a game to see how well they know each other and break down exactly what a “basic bro” is!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

Noah Roth IG: @noah.roth91

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa!

In this episode, Danielle sits down in front of the mic with local Westchester County influencer, fashion blogger, and community builder Simone Piliero. Simone has been running the blog, Simply by Simone since 2014 and covers everything from fashion to home decor to local businesses and influencers.

In this episode, Danielle and Simone discuss:

  • How Simone got started (3:37)
  • Simply Society, community and following your passion, growing your brand (6:57)
  • Tips on growing your following (8:29)
  • How to differentiate yourself (9:36)
  • TikTok Culture (11:40)
  • How to deal with comparison / Not caring what others’ think (13:10)
  • Why Westchester? (19:57)
  • Go-to Social Platform (22;00)
  • Tips for balancing your time (26:26)
  • Simone’s “Basic” favorites (27:30)
  • Traditionally “basic” fashion hot or not (30:00)
  • Simone’s “basic” definition (33:30)
  • Plug-it-in (34:35)

Links To Check Out:

Simply by Simone Instagram: @simplybysimone

Simone Piliero’s Blog: https://simplybysimone.com/

Simply Society Instagram: @simply__society

Danielle Costa’s Instagram: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s Instagram: @backtobasicpodcast

Danielle Costa’s Website: daniellemariacosta.com

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this episode, Danielle sits down in front of the mic with one of her original radio friends and on-air personality, Christian Turnquist. Danielle and Christian talk about the radio industry, the future of media, antiquing, and which state has the best pizza (New York, of course).

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

Christian’s IG: @christianturnquist

Christian’s Twitter: @jamesturnquist

Maxwell Magic Hour Podcast: @maxwellsmagichour

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Welcome to the Back To Basic podcast with Danielle Costa! In this inaugural episode, Danielle sits down in front of the mic to break it all down for you! She gives you a little cheat sheet of what you can expect from her, from this podcast, and hopefully from yourself!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

Man Repeller Article: What Does Being Basic Look Like in 2019?

Cover Art by Violet Morrison

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Time to get “Back To Basic”!🎙 ⁣

Since my local radio talk show got phased out last year due to budget constraints, I have been itching to get back (pun intended) at it and transition into a podcast format and now here it is!! This is a long time coming and I’m excited to grow and learn and more importantly have fun! And now, I’ll be getting back to the basics and having interesting conversations with a huge variety of people every single Wednesday! Listen to the official trailer HERE and look out next week for the first official episode that will be available wherever you listen to podcasts (and share with your friends😉)!

Danielle’s IG: @daniellemariacosta

Back To Basic’s IG: @backtobasicpodcast

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Back to Basic is a podcast hosted by Danielle Costa that blends nostalgic conversations and pop culture references with interviewees’ passions. Back to Basic aims to remind us all to take a step back, get back to basic(s), and embrace who you are!