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Relentless and Real Podcast · Nov 19, 2025 · 42 min

#3 The Power of Good Gossip

What if gossip could actually make your world better? In this episode, Jody and Arinn flip the script on a word we usually only associate with drama. They dive into the idea of “good gossip” — intentionally speaking words that build people up, bragging behind someone’s back in the best way, and choosing to spread stories that inspire instead of divide. They also unpack the danger of negative gossip: how it erodes trust, shapes how we see others, and quietly chips away at our own character. With honesty, humor, and a few confessions, they share how they’re actively changing the way they talk about the people in their lives, at work, and in their communities. If you’re ready to shift the atmosphere around you, strengthen your relationships, and become someone who speaks life whether people are present or not — this conversation will challenge you in all the right ways.

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What if gossip could actually make your world better? In this episode, Jody and Arinn flip the script on a word we usually only associate with drama. They dive into the idea of “good gossip” — intentionally speaking words that build people up, bragging behind someone’s back in the best way, and choosing to spread stories that inspire instead of divide.

They also unpack the danger of negative gossip: how it erodes trust, shapes how we see others, and quietly chips away at our own character. With honesty, humor, and a few confessions, they share how they’re actively changing the way they talk about the people in their lives, at work, and in their communities.

If you’re ready to shift the atmosphere around you, strengthen your relationships, and become someone who speaks life whether people are present or not — this conversation will challenge you in all the right ways.