Marc S. Fussell is the founder of Take 2 Minutes, a revolutionary non-profit platform designed to enhance mental wellness through positive psychology and technology. With over 25 years of experience in IT, Marc’s entrepreneurial spirit and passion for improving mental health have led to creating a suite of tools that leverage daily positive messages, gratitude journaling, meditations, breathing exercises, a grounding exercise, a gratitude challenge, sleep audio, dream journaling, and more to foster happiness and well- being. As a dedicated father, his journey into positive psychology was inspired by a personal commitment to support his son’s mental health, evolving into a mission to spread positivity to a broader audience. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: Take2Minutes.org Most Influential Person Matt Zemon Effect On Emotions Emotions are a funny thing. We all have ebbs and flows. I definitely have my highs and lows still. I think mindfulness has made me more aware of when I'm having a low or when I'm having overwhelming thoughts or even depression. My mindfulness practice has helped me recognize that and get me into a better mindset more quickly instead of dwelling on it for days and weeks. Thoughts On Breathing I really enjoy box breathing. I almost modified it to be more of a triangle breathing. The idea is that I will breathe in for a count of 4, hold it for a count of 4, and exhale for a count of 4.Just doing that for a repetition of 20 times can be a form of meditation. Bullying Story Bullying is a huge problem in schools, and it always has been, probably even back when I was a kid. I think mindfulness can help with bullying. I can't speak out of experience, but I think it can help with emotional regulation. If you get bullied, you may have a fight-or-flight reactive response. However, how you react could make the situation better or worse through emotional regulation. With mindfulness you also are a little bit more self-regulated. You're more aware of your surroundings and aware of your situations. This situational awareness can keep you out of situations where you could get bullied. Suggested Resources Book: Master of Circumstance by James MorganApp: Take2Minutes appApp: Headspace Related Episodes Employee To Entrepreneur and Collective Campus CEO, Steve Glaveski Activate The Execution Factor With Entrepreneur Kim Perell Mindfulness Insight From Successful Entrepreneur, Johnathan Grzybowski Seeking relief from stress and anxiety? As a coach and hypnotist, I'm here to help you conquer your inner critic and stride ahead with confidence. Email me at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘I Am Determined' for a free coaching session. Let me help you pave the way to a fulfilling life.

Natalie Bedard urges you to embrace your biology. She pioneers holistic wellness, urging individuals to delve into their biology's depths. With boundless  curiosity, she advocates for embracing a “mad scientist” mindset, challenging conventional norms. Natalie's philosophy centers on energy's pivotal role in existence, rejecting skepticism and emphasizing its tangible impact on our lives. Drawing from personal insights, she stresses attentiveness to body and environment signals, urging people to prioritize their well-being. For Natalie, time isn't just a measure but a tool for growth, encouraging conscious exploration. As a visionary speaker and mentor, she inspires self-discovery, empowering others to unlock their potential and deepen their biological connection. Natalie created the company Lift OneSelf. Through mindfulness and decisive action, she guides others on their journey of self-discovery and healing, tapping into the body's nervous system and energy flow. With a focus on unraveling emotional blockages and reconnecting with intuition, Natalie empowers individuals to realize their full potential through small, manageable steps. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: LiftOneself.com Most Influential Person Diane Thompson (A friend) Effect On Emotions Mindfulness helps me to validate and interact with the energy. Thoughts On Breathing Your breath never leaves you. As a result, we always forget to access it because it's always in the now. So anchor into the breath. Bullying Story I was called Natalie Bedard, retard. So you can imagine how that shaped my identity.I'm biracial, also. I grew up in the northern part of Ontario, in Sudbury. So, going to school, my father wasn't around. I was not able to identify with my black side. Going into a school system and having trauma, my self-worth wasn't there.At school, they couldn't understand why my IQ was so high, but my grades and tests were not. I looked at my biology, and I internalized it. But not so much that it limited me from moving forward.It was almost as though I had some mindfulness. I was still really attached to my. curiosity and intuition. Suggested Resources Book: The Untethered Soul by Michael A. SingerApp: Audible.com Related Episodes Unshakable Trauma Survival; Wen Peetes Grasping The Emotion of Trauma; David Richman Rising Above Trauma With Dr. Lin Morel Seeking relief from stress and anxiety? As a coach and hypnotist, I'm here to help you conquer your inner critic and stride ahead with confidence. Email me at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘I Am Determined' for a free coaching session. Let me help you pave the way to a fulfilling life

Dr. Jeff D. Standridge stands for grit, grace, and innovation. He helps organizations and their leaders generate sustained results in the areas of innovation, strategy, profit growth, organizational transformation, and leadership. Jeff knows that innovation wins the day. It not only wins battles, but it also wins wars, and it fuels profits. It brings passion and focus to a team faster than anything else. It will advance the cause of your organization far beyond what financial and human capital can do on their own. He’s a 3x best-selling author, speaker, and consultant. His most recent book is The Innovator’s Field Guide: Accelerators for Entrepreneurs, Innovators, and Change Agents. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.InnovationJunkie.comBook: The Innovator’s Field Guide: Accelerators for Entrepreneurs, Innovators, and Change Agents by Dr. Jeff D. Standridge Ed.D   Related Episodes Innovation For All; Costa Michailidis Breathe Better, Live Better; Michael Feldstein Peace, Joy and Consistency Suggests Business Strategist Jay Fiset Seeking relief from stress and anxiety? As a coach and hypnotist, I'm here to help you conquer your inner critic and stride ahead with confidence. Email me at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘I Am Determined' for a free coaching session. Let's pave the way to a fulfilling life together.

Tommy Thompson is with us today to discuss the vital ingredient of space. He is an accomplished entrepreneur, executive coach, consultant, blogger, husband and dad, and avid golfer. He loves to teach, bringing personal experience, and mixing in personal application. He believes the path to unwavering calm amid the chaos of life is in your hands. His first book, Space to Breathe Again: Hope for the Overloaded and Overwhelmed, shares specific tools to help people find balance in a world overrun with distraction and excess. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.tommythompson.orgBook: Space to Breathe Again: Hope for the Overloaded and Overwhelmed by Tommy Thompson   Related Episodes Use Meditation to Master Yourself; Ashley Williams Myung Sung: The Korean Art of Living Meditation with Dr. Jenelle Kim How Meditation Can Save The World; Tom Cronin Seeking relief from stress and anxiety? As a coach and hypnotist, I'm here to help you conquer your inner critic and stride ahead with confidence. Email me at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘I Am Determined' for a free coaching session. Let's pave the way to a fulfilling life together.

Bob Martin is a transformative figure dedicated to breaking chains, both literal and metaphorical. Serving as the Mindfulness Coordinator at Elon University, Bob liberates minds from limiting narratives, fostering inner peace and potential. With over four decades of experience as a Criminal Trial Lawyer, he has worked to free individuals from unhelpful behaviors and advocate for neglected children and their families, empowering them to break free from cycles of suffering. As a Certified Meditation Teacher blending insights from brain science, Eastern and Western psychology, and spirituality, Bob guides diverse individuals toward clarity, resilience, and inner peace. Grounded in Taoist, Buddhist, and Christian practices, he is committed to freeing people from the constraints of dogma, emphasizing virtue and self-discovery. Bob's journey from representing the mob in Miami to spiritual awakening under the mentorship of a Taoist master reflects his profound transformation. His dedication to bridging spiritual traditions and fostering compassion shines through his recent Taoist/Christian devotional book. At 74, Bob continues to inspire with his story of redemption, resilience, and commitment to liberation, eager to ignite positive change in the hearts of his audience. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: https://awiseandhappylife.com/meditation  Website: (Book) https://iamthewaybook.com/Book: I am the Way: Finding the Truth and the Life Through a Biblical Reimagining of the Tao by Robert Martin Most Influential Person Master Hua Ching Ni Effect On Emotions Mindfulness provides me with a deeper, quiet place regardless of what's happening on the surface. It's like if there's a storm occurring on the top of an ocean, but 20 feet down, things are calm. I can get mad as heck and still know that there's a place inside me just watching my anger. Thoughts On Breathing The student comes to the master and says breathing, breathing, breathing. Why are you always talking about breathing? So the master grabs his head and sticks it underneath the water in the fountain and holds it there for a while. Then he releases it and says to the student. Any questions?   Breathing is just a point of attention, but since you carry it with you wherever you are, it's not like a candle. You always have your breath. Immediately bring your attention to your breath and because you are already conditioned that that is your meditative state, it results in a feeling of calm. Bullying Story I was bullied as a child. I'm 60% Hungarian, and we go back to the Huns and the Mongolians. So you can imagine that my people are the ones playing goal hockey with a Lamb's head. I've always been big.When I was in elementary school, all the girls used to call me cooties. My mindfulness and meditation practice have allowed me to get to the point where I have some insight as to what might have been going on with them and the peer pressure that they had.Subsequently, mindfulness has helped me to have a certain forgiveness. If I had been more mindful, I might not have been as traumatized by it. Suggested Resources Book: I am the Way: Finding the Truth and the Life Through a Biblical Reimagining of the Tao by Robert MartinBook: Children Of Abraham by R. H. MartinApp: Balance (AI interviews you and gives you daily reminders)App: Insight Timer Related Episodes Use Meditation to Master Yourself; Ashley Williams Myung Sung: The Korean Art of Living Meditation with Dr. Jenelle Kim How Meditation Can Save The World; Tom Cronin   Seeking relief from stress and anxiety? As a coach and hypnotist, I'm here to help you conquer your inner critic and stride ahead with confidence. Email me at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘I Am Determined' for a free coaching session. Let's pave the way to a fulfilling life together.

Lindsay Rhynd is a mindfulness advocate whose life has moved from chaos to peace. In this episode, she shares her journey with mindfulness and how she has discovered its incredible effects on emotions, particularly in moments of anxiety or anger. Lindsay emphasizes the power of living in the present moment and utilizing simple techniques like conscious breathing to regulate emotions and promote calmness. With a unique perspective on breathing, Lindsay finds solace in music, aligning her breath with the cadence of melodies to ease her mind and soothe her spirit. Her insights offer a fresh approach to mindfulness practices, demonstrating the diverse ways individuals can incorporate mindfulness into their daily lives. In discussing the impact of mindfulness on bullying, Lindsay underscores the importance of self-love and compassion, recognizing that understanding the struggles of others can foster empathy and resilience. Through her own experience and growth, Lindsay encourages others to seek support and guidance, emphasizing the value of connection and community in navigating life's challenges. Her wisdom reminds us to slow down, listen to the whispers of the universe, and embrace the journey with grace and acceptance. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.MindfulnessMode.com Most Influential Person Bruce Langford Effect On Emotions When you take mindfulness and you live in the moment and you think, I'm feeling anxious so how do I get myself out of this anxious feeling, then you try to settle yourself and you sit on the end of your bed and you breathe in and you breathe out you can settle yourself down.I don't really get angry that much. Being in the moment with mindfulness can really help you regulate your emotions just by being calm. Thoughts On Breathing I know that there are many breathing techniques, but the one I like the most is one that isn't talked about much.For me, I like to listen to music. Music comes to me in regular patterns, and it is built around a structure. When you listen to it, you start to breathe in the cadence of the music.This can help you take your mind off of the issue and start to incorporate your mind into the song.You will start to calm down and start breathing into the music, into the phrases. That really helps me. Bullying Story I don't really remember being bullied as a kid. That was pretty much because I didn't notice anybody around me when I was younger.I think in any case, with bullying, mindfulness can help a person by helping them realize what is important in the moment. Bullies really have a hard time. They are trying to transfer their hard time onto somebody else.Knowing that, we can have a little bit more compassion towards that person. Suggested Resources Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. CoveyApp: Go outside Related Episodes Mind Your Other Mind With Hypnotist, Erika Flint Soul Forward Wisdom; Heidi Hazen 423 Play Life For Real With Coaching Icon, David Wood   Seeking relief from stress and anxiety? As a coach and hypnotist, I'm here to help you conquer your inner critic and stride ahead with confidence. Email me at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘I Am Determined' for a free coaching session. Let's pave the way to a fulfilling life together.

Ian Clark teaches how to unlock ultimate health by focusing on wellness and fitness. At the age of 46, Ian found himself bankrupt and facing a dire prognosis of only 1000 days left to live. However, defying the odds, he not only survived but thrived. Five years later, he emerged from the depths of adversity to establish a raw supplement business, operating directly to consumers from his basement. Within just two years, his business reached hundreds of thousands of individuals. Now 65, Ian Clark is the owner and Chief Executive Officer of Activation Products (Can) Inc. He has garnered a solid reputation for his invaluable research within the natural health domain, pioneering the development of highly effective protocols and products that support natural healing. Despite facing daunting health challenges in 2004, Ian's perseverance led to a remarkable transformation. As a husband and father of seven, he navigated through two severe, life-threatening health crises within the same year. During the period from 2004 to 2007, Ian embarked on a quest to find the most potent health products for natural healing, steadfastly avoiding invasive medical procedures and pharmaceutical interventions. Today, his health and vitality surpass those of his younger self at 25, a testament to his unwavering commitment to wellness and resilience in the face of adversity. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.ActivationProducts.com Most Influential Person Kat James – Total Transformation Effect On Emotions People sometimes call emotions feelings. Emotion is actually energy. In your body there are streams of data coming from your brain which is monitoring everything.That is energy in motion, and when you get plugged up you have low energy. When your energy is good, it drives very good feelings. When you feel great, you become really great. Thoughts On Breathing A lot of people talk about breathing techniques. It is way simpler than all this complicated stuff. There's a thing called box breathing. It's something you should do every day for around 5 minutes.Box breathing means you will breathe in through your nose to the count of five and out through your mouth to the count of six. Be very smooth, very gentle, and not forced.When you do that, your autonomic nervous system immediately, within 30 seconds, goes into parasympathetic mode. That means you're resting, digesting, and calm.Then, you can handle the situations. It takes you out of sympathetic stress. Bullying Story The thing that I experienced is that as soon as the company got to be about 10 million in sales a year, all of a sudden, people were coming out of the woodwork to our company offering their services. I then learned about a term called gang stalking.That means that people are thinking about how to find out what they are doing and how to copy what they are doing. They are also trying to figure out how they could potentially come in and buy the company.They may even want to cause problems for the company so the company will lose its value and maybe even go bankrupt.We had this happen on three different occasions until I finally caught on. If someone was not successful in causing damage, then they would later say we caused the problem. Suggested Resources Book: Outwitting The Devil by Napoleon HillApp: Inner Peace Related Episodes Napoleon Hill’s Writings Unpacked in Truthful Living Book by Author, Jeffrey Gitomer Calmness, Certainty and Unshakable Inner Security Now; Hale Dwoskin Mastering Your Second Act; Jamie Sabat   Seeking relief from stress and anxiety? As a coach and hypnotist, I'm here to help you conquer your inner critic and stride ahead with confidence. Email me at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘I Am Determined' for a free coaching session. Let's pave the way to a fulfilling life together

Seclusion for wellbeing is today’s topic. Lately, I’ve been spending a lot more time alone. I’ve been working on a project where I’ve been away from home for 5 or 6 days at a time. My wife enjoys her own space and is fine with more time alone. This extra seclusion has been happening for a couple of months now. This experience has left me feeling a new sense of gratitude and I feel refreshed. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.MindfulnessMode.com While seclusion may not be universally beneficial for everyone, some people may find certain advantages in taking time for seclusion and solitude to become more centered, focused, grounded, and happy. Here are five potential benefits: 1/ Reflection and Introspection Seclusion provides an opportunity for deep reflection and introspection without distractions, allowing individuals to delve into the thoughts, emotions, and inner workings of their minds. This can lead to greater self-awareness, clarity, and understanding of oneself, contributing to a sense of centeredness and emotional stability. 2/ Stress Reduction Being alone in a quiet, secluded environment can help reduce stress levels by providing a break from external stimuli and demands. This can promote relaxation, calmness, and a sense of inner peace, fostering emotional equilibrium and overall well-being. 3/ Enhanced Focus and Concentration Seclusion allows individuals to eliminate distractions and focus their attention on specific tasks, goals, or activities without interruption. This can lead to improved concentration, productivity, and performance, ultimately fostering a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. 4/ Connection with Nature Secluding oneself in natural surroundings, such as a quiet forest or secluded beach, can facilitate a deeper connection with nature. Spending time outdoors, away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, can promote feelings of awe, gratitude, and interconnectedness with the natural world, which are associated with increased happiness and well-being. 5/ Personal Growth and Renewal Seclusion provides an opportunity for personal growth, renewal, and recharge. It allows individuals to disconnect from routine responsibilities and pressures, enabling them to rest, recharge, and rejuvenate both mentally and physically. This can lead to increased resilience, creativity, and a renewed sense of purpose and fulfillment in life. Suggested Resources Book: The Road To Moresco by Mark JamilkowskiBook: The Ancient Ceremonies Way by Rodolfo De AngeliApp: Insight Timer Related Episodes Power Matters As We Search For Truth; Christian de la Huerta A Writer’s Mindfulness; Lindsay Lees Disconnect from the World in a Dark Soundproof Sensory Deprivation Tank Special Offer   Experiencing anxiety and stress? I'm Bruce Langford, a coach and hypnotist. Let me help you overcome your inner critic and regain confidence. Book a Free Coaching Session now to start your journey toward a more fulfilling life. Email bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘Coaching Session' in the subject line. Let's schedule a call to discuss your path to a better life.

Mark Jamilkowski understands the persistence and resilience necessary to move forward on the path to fulfillment. He is a first-time author, co-founder of a healthcare start-up, and a husband and father. He enjoys music, reading and researching, games of strategy, photography, cooking, and writing. Mark authored The Road to Moresco, a historical fiction novel released in August 2023, to tell the incredible story of a mother and her daughter beginning in early 1900s Italy. The story of these persistent and resilient women is complex, intimate, and inspiring. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.Mark-Jamilkowski-author.comBook: The Road To Moresco by Mark Jamilkowski Most Influential Person My mom Effect On Emotions I'm a lot calmer and a lot more purposeful in the way that I talk.I'm a lot more aware of emotions creeping in, and I have the ability now to recognize them, understand where they are coming from in me for whatever's happening, and allow them to pass through me.I don't hold on to things like I used to. Thoughts On Breathing Going back to the yoga, there are a lot of breathing techniques that people will use to calm themselves down In a moment of crisis or extreme anxiety or anger. They may count down or do the alphabet in reverse. They may count to 10 or hold their breath. Those are one type of breathing exercise. Going back to my yoga practice, I have a breathwork sequence.My favorite happens to be what I call a kalabati or a breath of fire. You breathe out through your nose rapidly several times.Those breathing exercises in yoga are not meant to create a peaceful, mindful space but rather to awaken this energy inside you. Bullying Story I think everybody goes through some phase of being bullied in their life. I'm no exception to that. I've experienced bullying in my life.I know that, at the end of the day, in that moment, there is very little that can be done. The protagonist is going to do what they are going to do; they are going to be the bully. They have a variety of life situations, motions, and circumstances that are way beyond anybody's control and the ability to dissuade them at that moment in time.We can look as a society to try to remove and minimize the preponderance of those circumstances to try to remove the need to act out and to vent those circumstances and frustrations. I don't know that that's even possible. Suggested Resources Book: Journey to Ixtlan: The Lessons of Don Juan by Carlos CastanedaBook: The Road To Moresco by Mark JamilkowskiApp: YouTube Related Episodes Learn How To Shift; Amy Scruggs Using The Success Principles During Challenging Times; Jack Canfield Conquering Depression Differently; Dr. Ardeshir Looking for ways to reduce stress and anxiety? I'm Bruce Langford, a coach and hypnotist who can help you overcome your inner bully and move forward confidently. Book a free coaching session by emailing me at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘I Am Determined' in the subject line. Let's discuss how you can take steps towards a more satisfying life.

Ray Schoenke has used the warrior mindset throughout his life to achieve success. He was among the earliest Polynesian NFL players and was inducted into the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame in 2015. He had a 12-year career as an offensive lineman in the NFL and developed a multi-million-dollar business while he was still playing football. During his business career, he was very active in public and civic affairs, including playing a significant role in the founding of the Special Olympics, and actively campaigning for three US Presidents. He has been named in the top 100 players in the history of the Redskins. Bill Clinton describes him as someone who “has led a fascinating life…[who] has never failed to stand up or speak out for what he believes.” His memoir, Fat Girl Sings, launched on Amazon in May, 2023. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.RaySchoenke.comBook: Fat Girl Sings: Discovering, Embracing, and Leveraging Racial Identity on the Football Field, in Business, and in Life by Ray Schoenke Most Influential Person Coach Bill Monaghan Effect On Emotions Emotions and mindfulness are a critical part of life. When you're going into a football game with 60 plays and then you have to know a variety of defenses. So when you walk up to the line and you have a play in mind, you have to know you are against a variety of defenses. All of a sudden they can change the defense. So then your mind has to switch over real quick. And you've only got seconds to execute.This goes on 60 times in a game. So mindfulness is incredibly difficult, and you have to keep up with it. And you have to practice and practice. And because of my versatility, I played all the backup positions on the line.So if anybody gets hurt, I'm the first up. So I might be on the regular left guard start, but then the right tackle gets hurt and suddenly I'm now going to play right tackle. In the middle of the game I have to remember everything on that side. Thoughts On Breathing As far as breathing is concerned, you have to be able to keep calm because you're under enormous stress. The defense is trying to create more stress. So they're changing positions. And also because if I just came in to replace somebody, then they're really trying to mess you up even more because you just got there. When you're in the middle of the game, they're trying to mess with your mind and screaming at you, and you're trying to remember the play. It's a big game, and you've got to be able to erase all that confusion and execute. Your mind has got to be strong. And I would have to work prior to the game and spend a week going over things mentally. I would rehearse the whole game in my mind. To me, 80% of the game was mental, and 20% was my physical ability.   Bullying Story Fat girl sings is the name of my book. People used to call me fat girl when I was 10 years old. I was fat and I was brown, I was in Texas. I was in grade school and all the kids were white. I was different. I was bullied.They started calling me fat girl and making fun of me. The older kids in the 6th grade would gang up on me. They would surround me and pull down my pants In front of everybody. That was a big thing, and it was very humiliating to me.I didn't know what to do and I didn't know how to deal with that. Suggested Resources Book: Fat Girl Sings: Discovering, Embracing, and Leveraging Racial Identity on the Football Field, in Business, and in Life by Ray SchoenkeApp: n/a Related Episodes Psychological Impacts of Sports Injury; Dr. Keagen Hadley How To Discover Your Career Purpose; Sean Sessel Connecting Diligence and Mindfulness with World Class Wrestler Riley Otto Are you experiencing anxiety and stress? I’m Bruce Langford, a practicing coach, and hypnotist who helps fast-track people like you to shed their inner bully and confidently move forward. Book a Free Coaching Session to get you on the road to a more satisfying life, feeling grounded and focused. Email me at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘I Am Determined' in the subject line. We'll schedule a call to discuss how you can move forward to a better life.

Asher Laub is featured today with the title, Striking A Chord. Asher began classical violin training at the tender age of 2 and had already performed with the Buffalo Philharmonic by age 13. Asher’s expertise in trans-genre improvisation has led him to a career as a soloist in demand, performing at venues such as Madison Square Garden, Hammerstein Hall, Lincoln Center, the Jacob Javitz Center and across four continents.  Asher has also been featured on PBS, and has made headlines on CNN, WABC, and NBC and many other major news sources. Asher has performed meditative style music, yet he is also known for breakdancing across stages with his LED electric violin. He has also performed as a DJ violinist, bringing his experience as a live performer and technical prowess as an audio editing and mixing guru to countless clubs and stages across the country. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.AsherLaub.com Most Influential Person David GarrettHerbie Hancock Effect On Emotions I've had a tremendous amount of stress at different times this year. It sort of became a prerequisite to functioning normally and being productive.Otherwise there is no other way to achieve whatever level of success unless you have that built into your psyche. Also your ability to focus on the task at hand.Some people just do it intuitively. They don't need Yoga or Tai Chi; they just have mindfulness set in their brains. As a result, when they are in stressful situations or they anticipate stressful situations, their mind just sticks to the task at hand.I'm not one of those people. I need those tools we've been talking about. Music is also one of those tools. Thoughts On Breathing Deep breathing is very challenging for me because I get lightheaded very easily. That's something that takes a lot of practice.I'm on a very specific high-calorie nutritional diet that works in tandem with deep breathing exercises. Bullying Story So sadly I think way more people than we even know worry about bullying. Thankfully I've managed to probably wipe out of my memory any scenarios where I may have been bullied and I've just sort of moved on in life.   I do distinctly remember a couple of situations where there were individuals that bullied me in Middle School a couple of different situations.   I was pushed up against the locker actually. It was in fourth grade and I just kind of pretended it was nothing. I just sort of brushed it off and they laughed. I walked away, I went to the bathroom, went into the stall, and I just started crying. Obviously, it took a major toll on me because I remember it so many years later. I got over it, and I just had to move on and go to class. Those types of scenarios are very harmful and very hurtful. Suggested Resources Book: n/aApp: Asana Rebel Yoga App Related Episodes The Transformational Power of Music and Creativity; Vinnie Stergin Music for Mindfulness; Dave Combs Amplified: Unleash Your Potential With Music; Frank Fitzpatrick Are you experiencing anxiety and stress? I’m Bruce Langford, a practicing coach, and hypnotist who helps fast-track people like you to shed their inner bully and confidently move forward. Book a Free Coaching Session to get you on the road to a more satisfying life, feeling grounded and focused. Email me at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘I Am Determined' in the subject line. We'll schedule a call to discuss how you can move forward to a better life.

Kimmy Seltzer is an expert at style, confidence, and connection. She works as an image expert, dating coach, and matchmaker, drawing upon extensive experience as a therapist with a true inside-out approach. Passionate about her work, she not only possesses professional expertise but has also undergone a personal journey of transformation, understanding the empowering nature of such changes. Kimmy faced unexpected challenges when she moved to California with her now ex-husband and young children, experiencing a divorce that prompted internal, external, and professional changes. After shedding pregnancy weight, Kimberly embraced a new colorful wardrobe, which, coupled with better-fitting clothes, elevated her self-esteem. As her confidence grew, she attracted more people and opportunities. This personal evolution inspired her to focus her career on helping others navigate similar challenges and undergo their own transformations. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.KimmySeltzer.comPodcast: Charisma Quotient: Build Confidence, Make Connections and Find Love Most Influential Person My father Effect On Emotions Being a helper, I've been so trained on helping other people with emotions. In my young career it took a lot to really be okay with my emotions and not forget them. I think that's a common thing with helpers, that we tend to focus on others and not enough of ourselves.I just make sure that every single day, I have room and space where I have just me. I'm not giving. I'm not talking. I exercise. I do yoga. I live here in California, so I walk by the beach. These are powerful tools for releasing.I also have people in my life that I talk to. It is so important to have people that you trust and know to be able to air some of these things out. Thoughts On Breathing For me, breathing is embedded in my exercise and my yoga routine so I practice the breathing. And like I said I have that morning ritual where I do some sort of exercise every single day. I feel like the breathing is more organic to the process, but you know not everybody is like that. Some people have to have an app or dedicated time for meditation. Bullying Story That takes me back to the days when I worked in the school system as a clinical social worker. There were a ton of those scenarios with bullying, and I think probably now there are even more.Where bullying comes from is, that person usually has been bullied themselves. A lot of it is in the household.A lot of bullying stems from low self-esteem and so they bully other people. They do that so they will feel better about themselves because they are not really happy within.When I worked with kids on this topic, what really help them was giving them a sense of self-worth. Giving them a purpose, giving them a job, giving them a task. Giving them something that they could feel good about so that they didn't have to get that negative attention. Suggested Resources Book: No More Mr. Nice Guy by Dr Robert A. GloverBook: Why Men Love B*tches: From Doormat to Dreamgirl―A Woman's Guide to Holding Her Own in a Relationship by Sherry ArgovApp: Breathe App Related Episodes Gain Human To Human Connection with LinkedIn; Mark Firth Build Deeper Connection, Clarity, And Confidence; J’aime Radow Make a Connection Between Becoming Aware And Breathing Suggests Andrea Klunder Are you experiencing anxiety and stress? I’m Bruce Langford, a practicing coach, and hypnotist who helps fast-track people like you to shed their inner bully and confidently move forward. Book a Free Coaching Session to get you on the road to a more satisfying life, feeling grounded and focused. Email me at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘I Am Determined' in the subject line. We'll schedule a call to discuss how you can move forward to a better life.

Shane Jacob is the founder of The Horsemanship Journey, seamlessly blending personal development with horsemanship. The Horsemanship Journey, under Shane Jacob's guidance, empowers individuals to tap into their internal horsepower. Through this transformative process, people cultivate the confidence and strength necessary to overcome perceived weaknesses, shaping themselves into the individuals they aspire to become. Shane Jacob is a Certified Life Coach, Professional Horseman, Entrepreneur, and Author. In another facet of his life, feelings of inadequacy during young adulthood led Shane to engage in excessive alcohol consumption. This destructive pattern culminated in a tragic DUI accident and subsequent incarceration, intensifying his sense of unworthiness. Enduring decades in an alcoholic haze, Shane grappled with the consequences, witnessing the erosion of relationships, earnings, and personal growth. At the age of 47, Shane, with the aid of horses and guided by a higher power, broke free from this destructive cycle. The processes and principles employed during this transformative journey are accessible to all and adaptable to any desired change. For those seeking transformation, Shane emphasizes that change is not only within reach but also achievable and undeniably worthwhile. Every individual is worth the journey to positive change. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.TheHorsemanshipJourney.comPodcast: The Horsemanship Journey Podcast launching 03/24 Most Influential Person My dad Effect On Emotions You know, I have learned through mindfulness, from being aware of what's going on with me, not to be so afraid of emotions.Some of them don't feel good. A lot of times, we connect positivity with courage. Let me tell you something. It doesn't feel very good. Fear really doesn't feel so bad and I've come to know this by being mindful and by being aware. Thoughts On Breathing I'm not an expert on breathing, but I have read a little bit about Navy Seal breathing. My wife's really into that. Before I speak, I do some serious breathing because I have a real issue with public speaking.   And it's still not the simplest thing for me to stand up in front of an audience and speak.   Bullying Story Horses don't speak very good English. I've never met one that does and so communication can be a barrier with horses. We all do our best. However it is a relationship and a lot of times we lose our patience and a lot of times people can be unfair with horses.   We can be operating on our emotions and we can look back and have regret. I'm going to call that bullyimg because it happens a lot. The thing that I've observed is if I've tried to improve communication and not operate on emotion myself, in all aspects solely as a decision-maker. When I observed horses when it comes to what I perceived as as somebody had been unfair to a horse, I'm going to call that bullying. They didn't come right back and turn the other cheek and say hey, give me another beating.   They had a boundary. They were like, Well. I'm not going to do that again because you know there was a problem there. Suggested Resources Book: The Greatest Salesman in the World by OG MandinoBook: Rhinoceros Success: The Secret to Charging Full Speed toward Every Opportunity by Scott Alexander and Lampo PressBook: Think And Grow Rich by Napoleon HillApp: Google Calendar Related Episodes How Horses and Mindfulness Lead to Trust and Communication; Debbie Roberts-Loucks The Upside of Downsizing; Matt Paxton Lasting Happiness Secrets With TM Hoy Are you experiencing anxiety and stress? I’m Bruce Langford, a practicing coach, and hypnotist who helps fast-track people like you to shed their inner bully and confidently move forward. Book a Free Coaching Session to get you on the road to a more satisfying life, feeling grounded and focused. Email me at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘I Am Determined' in the subject line. We'll schedule a call to discuss how you can move forward to a better life.

The Power of Mindful Breathing: Practical ways to enhance well-being. Today’s topic helps you to focus on a basic aspect of mindfulness, that is breathing. We will briefly discuss the impact conscious breathing can have on mental and physical well-being. Let's talk about the benefits of mindful breathing. It can help with stress, reduce anxiety, improve focus, and clear up your mind. It's like a superhero for your brain! Simple Breathing Exercises: I've got some easy breathing exercises for you to try out. They're like little tricks to help you feel calm and focused. You can try diaphragmatic breathing, box breathing, or just paying close attention to your breath. It's easy and straightforward! Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.MindfulnessMode.com Every Day Life Mindful Breathing in Everyday Life: Imagine adding mindful breathing to your everyday routine. You can do it during quick breaks at school or work, while riding the bus, or right before bedtime. It's simple and you can do it anywhere, anytime! Shared Secrets Mindful Breathing for Stress Relief: Let me share some secrets about how mindful breathing is like a stress-busting superhero. I'll share some stories and, examples of intentional breathing used when things got crazy. It's like a magic potion for stress! Breath and Feelings Connection Breath Awareness and Emotional Regulation: Ever wonder how your breath and feelings are connected? I chat about that during this episode. Paying attention to your breath can help you handle tough emotions like a pro. It's like having a secret power to stay cool when things get tough. Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise Here is a diaphragmatic breathing exercise: Find a Comfortable Position: Sit in a comfortable chair or cross-legged on the floor. Make sure your back is straight and your shoulders are relaxed. Place Your Hands: Put one hand on your chest and the other on your abdomen, just below your ribcage. This will help you feel the movement of your diaphragm. Inhale Slowly: Inhale deeply through your nose, allowing your abdomen to expand. Feel your diaphragm moving downward as your lungs fill with air. Try to keep your chest still during this phase. Exhale Slowly: Exhale slowly and completely through your mouth, feeling your abdomen contract. The hand on your chest should remain relatively still. Repeat: Continue this slow and controlled breathing pattern. Inhale through your nose, allowing your abdomen to rise, and exhale through your mouth, feeling your abdomen fall. Focus on the Breath: As you breathe, focus your attention on the sensation of the breath entering and leaving your body. If your mind starts to wander, gently bring your focus back to your breath. Practice Regularly: Aim for 5-10 minutes of diaphragmatic breathing. You can gradually increase the duration as you become more comfortable with the technique. Box Breathing Exercise Box breathing, also known as square breathing, is a simple yet effective technique. Here's how you can practice it: Sit Comfortably: Find a comfortable seated position. Sit up straight with your feet flat on the floor and your hands resting on your knees. Breathe In (Inhale): Inhale slowly and deeply through your nose. Count to four as you take in the breath. Imagine filling your lungs completely. Hold Your Breath (Pause): At the top of your inhale, hold your breath for a count of four. Keep your lungs comfortably filled with air during this pause. Breathe Out (Exhale): Exhale slowly and completely through your mouth for a count of four. Focus on emptying your lungs entirely. Pause Again (Hold): At the end of your exhale, pause and hold your breath for another count of four. Keep your body in a relaxed state during this brief pause. Repeat the Cycle: Continue this cycle of breathing – inhaling for four counts, holding for four counts, exhaling for four counts, and holding for four counts. Focus on the Pattern: As you practice, focus your mind on the rhythmic and repetitive pattern of the breath. Let go of any distracting thoughts and concentrate on the sensation of your breath. Practice Regularly: Aim to practice box breathing for 5-10 minutes. You can adjust the count based on your comfort level, but maintaining equal counts for each phase is key. Box breathing is a great technique for promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and enhancing focus. You can use it as a quick exercise during moments of tension or make it a part of your daily mindfulness routine. Suggested Resources Book: Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James NestorBook: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James ClearApp: Insight Timer Related Episodes Breathe Better, Live Better; Michael Feldstein Breathwork To Upscale Your Life; Samantha Skelly Breath and Fire; Michelle Hillier Special Offer Are you experiencing anxiety & stress? I’m Bruce Langford, a practicing coach, and hypnotist helping fast-track people like you to shed their inner bully and confidently move forward. Book a Free Coaching Session to get you on the road to a more satisfying life, feeling grounded and focused. Email me at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘Coaching Session' in the subject line. We'll schedule a call to discuss how you can move forward to a better life.

Rodolfo De Angeli follows the pathways of the shaman and is himself a practitioner of Andean shamanism. He is a holistic mentor who transforms people's adversity into opportunities. Surviving childhood trauma and personal challenges, he tried all the conventional ways to heal, yet what helped him turn his life around was Andean shamanism. Now leading De Angeli Serenity Solutions, Rodolfo empowers midlife individuals to navigate their transformation by embracing their authentic selves. Rodolfo's mission is to help the lost find their way by offering simple and applicable tools and wisdom to start living a life they love. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.RodolfoDeAngeli.comBook: The Ancient Ceremonies Way by Rodolfo De Angeli Most Influential Person My wife, Grace Effect On Emotions I love to feel. I was a man who never felt and did not cry.I think I was 41 or 42 when I first cried.So mindfulness allows you to feel and to stay with it. Go hang out with it. Hang out with yourself. Thoughts On Breathing I actually do breathwork every morning. I do five rounds, and I use Wim Hof's method. I don't use any fancy kind of method. Simply breathing in and breathing out, under the guidance of Wim Hof.Get the free WimHof App on Apple. It's amazing. It just takes five rounds, and that usually takes me half an hour or so. I love it. It's part of my everyday practice.   Bullying Story I can't personally say that there was much bullying going on. I had sexual abuse and you know that is kind of like a form of being taken over by someone else.So, Andean shamanism is very different from  Amazonian shamanism. How should I say that without offending anyone? It's just me making an example with Christianity and Buddhism.God will absolve you of your of your mistakes if you repent. If you have done bad, your karma is there you will have to pay it off. There's nobody coming to save you.If there is a bad energy or you feel like maybe you have been cursed or you have an illness or whatever that you believe came from outside, you go to an Amazonian shaman and he will make a ritual where he will try to take this thing off of you.This will take power away from you, and when you grow up, you will believe you don’t have enough power to turn something around. In the Andean tradition, it is very different. (Listen to the podcast to learn more about the pathways of the shaman.) Suggested Resources Book: On The Shortness of Life by SenecaBook: Lost Connections by Johann HariApp: WimHof App Related Episodes The Shaman’s Mind With Jonathan Hammond Passionate NLP Instructor Teaches How To Be Limitless; Serena Denmark Shanghai-based Investor Talks Mindfulness; David Cheng Are you experiencing anxiety & stress? I’m Bruce Langford, a practicing coach and hypnotist helping fast-track people like you to shed their inner bully and confidently move forward. Book a Free Coaching Session to get you on the road to a more satisfying life, feeling grounded and focused. Email me at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘I Am Determined' in the subject line. We'll schedule a call to discuss how you can move forward to a better life.

Paul Lloyd Hemphill is an author and speaker who motivates with inspiration from the past. In 2020, he started a non-profit company to help inspire children using a creative and appealing approach to teaching American history. His company, American Education Defenders, Inc., takes its inspiration from Paul’s 2018 book, Inspiration For Teens, a book filled with life lessons and true stories from American history. The content can also be found on video and audio as part of a homeschool curriculum called, America’s 52 Stories. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.americaneducationdefenders.comBook: Inspiration For Teens, Why You're Already A Leader by Paul Hemphill Most Influential Person An inspirational college professor Effect On Emotions I would say it has a lot to do with perspective and goals. In other words, how do you view what you do with your life, and how do you motivate yourself to do what you do?I know at this point in my life, I get up virtually every morning and say, man, I got work to do, I've got I've got a country to save. And I'm going to do it my way and in a way that really works. I gain much of my inspiration from the past. Thoughts On Breathing Yeah, I have some thoughts on breathing. In fact, I go to the local YMCA every morning at 5:30 and do my exercises And I walk 4 miles a day.But these these particular exercises are so vital. I find myself much more energized when I do that, and so it's just a habit that you need to stay with. Bullying Story There was a guy from Wisconsin. He was a doctor. And during the Battle of Gettysburg he was taking care of the Union wounded. He realized that Confederate snipers were shooting and killing his patients. Well, he got so upset that he ran outside this church building, raised his fist and said, I want you to shoot at the healthy ones.And they took him seriously, and not another patient was hit or shot again. Suggested Resources Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. CoveyApp:  n/a Related Episodes Freed From Stuck; Susie Hayes Your Inner Zelensky; Jessie Kanzer See Into Your Mind With Timothy Carroll Are you experiencing anxiety & stress? I’m Bruce Langford, a practicing coach and hypnotist helping fast-track people like you to shed their inner bully and confidently move forward. Book a Free Coaching Session to get you on the road to a more satisfying life, feeling grounded and focused. Email me at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘I Am Determined' in the subject line. We'll schedule a call to discuss how you can move forward to a better life.

Marc Max Pollock will help you to find your true self. He is qualified to do this because his life story is an extraordinary example of overcoming adversity. Having grown up experiencing poverty, abuse, and homelessness, Marc made it his mission to harness the power of the universe to change his reality from a life of hopelessness to a life of abundance. Marc’s calling is to share his transformational secrets to help you heal and live your best, abundant life. Marc is an entrepreneur, author, visionary, spiritual adventurer, energy practitioner, and Reiki Master. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.marcmaxpollock.comBook: Curious Avatar: Exploring Reality, Spiritual Energy, Personal Transformation, and the Meaning of Life by Marc Max Pollock Most Influential Person Ross Hofstadter, Trainer Effect On Emotions Mindfulness has transformed how I deal with my emotions in every way. Before, I was just reacting. It was just total reaction. It was self-destructive, and it was violent. I didn't understand why I was doing anything I was doing.I think a lot of people wander through life that way. They're behaving. They have no idea why they're behaving the way they're behaving. Why am I doing, what I'm doing? Thoughts On Breathing Yes, you know eastern religion really focuses a lot on breath. I think there's a reason for that because breath is life, right? I mean, you know, it symbolically represents life and it physically represents life.So when we focus on our breath, and I'm not a meditation expert, it gives my mind a chance to just clearly focus on an activity, and then I can sink into my consciousness.   Bullying Story  Growing up, I was just a really tortured kid. I was a misfit, and there was a lot of bullying. I was never taught the tools of mindfulness or how to understand my emotions or what I was feeling.As a matter of fact, you know I grew up in the South United States, and a lot of it was just the opposite. It was about denying your feelings. It was about hiding suppression, and now I know how damaging that is. But had I had those tools going up, it would have made a huge difference. Suggested Resources Book: The Book of Secrets: 112 Meditations to Discover the Mystery Within by OshoBook: Curious Avatar: Exploring Reality, Spiritual Energy, Personal Transformation, and the Meaning of Life by Marc Max PollockApp: Facetime (so we can see each other and connect more) Related Episodes From Mindset To Miracles; Rahul Karan Sharma The Mindset of an Oracle With Lia Dunlap Ask Deep Questions To Connect; Jan Keck Are you experiencing anxiety & stress? I’m Bruce Langford, a practicing coach, and hypnotist helping fast-track people like you to shed their inner bully and move forward with confidence. Book a Free Coaching Session to get you on the road to a more satisfying life, feeling grounded and focused. Email me at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘I Am Determined' in the subject line. We'll schedule a call to discuss how you can move forward to a better life.

Dean Graves has been sharing his meditation and mindfulness knowledge for over two decades. Along with being an author and podcaster, he is also a mental health counselor and spiritual guide. Dean is passionate about philosophy, psychology, and exploring the human condition to help others find inner peace. He has written books, conducted workshops, and created seminars that have helped people worldwide. Dean's writings are centered around self-empowerment and awareness, with the aim of enabling individuals to realize their true potential and attain a higher level of consciousness. He strongly believes that we are at the cusp of a new era of enlightenment, and he is committed to assisting others in recognizing and harnessing their abilities. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: ddeangraves.orgBook: The Identity Model; Understanding and healing mankind's stress and suffering by Dean GravesPodcast: Chatting with the ArcturiansPodcast: Simple Enlightenment Most Influential Person The Buddha Effect On Emotions Mindfulness has helped me to be much less reactive. I experience stress from two sources and both of those are my children. It's tough to break that mental bond with your children. I really don't experience stress beyond that. Thoughts On Breathing Breathing is helpful as a transition tool into a mindfulness state or controlling your breathing tool. But understand what you're doing by breathing is you're bringing that awareness that is flopping around outside of you back inside. So it's one of many methods that you can use in order to invert that awareness back inside of you.Learning to keep that awareness inside of you, when you're in heavy traffic or something of that nature, you can let more of the awareness outside to deal with the circumstances that you're in.But when you're out of that, you want to remember to bring that awareness back inside and so the more you can keep your awareness inside the more consistently you will experience mindfulness.   Bullying Story Mindfulness would always make a difference in everybody's life regardless of what the circumstances are. The nature of service to self, In order to be successful in their path, they have to learn to dominate and subjugate others.Their objective is to extract from us our life force energy. It's called intelligent energy and we all have is the same amount of intelligent energy available to us.  But as they polarize more service to self then they surrender the access, their connection, to the source of that intelligent Infinity.So they have to substitute that. And the only place that they can substitute that is from other people that are in the range of consciousness that we are in. And so they employ domination and subjugation in order to control people.And we're seeing in societies around the world, this emerging influence of the service to self attempting to dominate and subjugate others in order to maintain the energy flow that they have already become accustomed to because of our acquiescence over a long period of time. Suggested Resources Book: The Identity Model; Understanding and healing mankind's stress and suffering by Dean GravesBook: Edifying Children of a Lesser God by Dean GravesBook: The Enigma of Consciousness by Dean Graves (Available to preorder)App: n/a Related Episodes What Is Consciousness; Tom Campbell (Part 1) Living Consciously; Brian Berneman Beyond Fitness to Conscious Evolution With Mariko Hirakawa Are you experiencing anxiety & stress? I’m Bruce Langford, a practicing coach, and hypnotist helping fast-track people like you to shed their inner bully and confidently move forward. Book a Free Coaching Session to get you on the road to a more satisfying life, feeling grounded and focused. Email me at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘I Am Determined' in the subject line. We'll schedule a call to discuss how you can move forward to a better life

Clementine Moss is a rock drummer and author of the book From Bonham to Buddha and Back. She is also a spiritual counselor and a nondenominational Minister at The Foundation for the Sacred Stream. Using the modalities of Depth Hypnosis, Applied Shamanism, Energy Medicine, Sound Healing, and Morphic Awakening techniques, Clem has an active healing practice. She is certified in Contemplative Psychotherapy and Conflict Resolution. A Vipassana meditator for over thirty years, her study and personal practice spans many traditions. Clem lives in San Francisco with music manager and musician Tim Moss and Henry the Pug. Her writing has appeared in Modern Drummer Magazine, Memoir Magazine, and other online publications.   Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.clemthegreat.comBook: From Bonham To Buddha and Back: The Slow Enlightenment of The Hard Rock Drummer by Clementine Moss Most Influential Person S. N. Guenka (Meditation Teacher) Effect On Emotions I have that observer within me that watches things rising and falling out falling now for a while. For many years in my life, I thought that mindfulness was so that we didn't have to feel our emotions anymore. We didn't have to be in that, I realized, is an ignorance within us. We're supposed to feel fully. But if I feel sorrow fully, but I don't say I am a sad person. It's two different things. Do I identify with the emotions? Or do I allow myself to feel it fully? Thoughts On Breathing Breathing is the great gift. The deep breath, the holding of the breath, the holding the bottom of the breath; all of those are wonderful techniques for us to turn on our parasympathetic nervous system to quiet the mind to let the body know it's safe.So the thoughts of fear that are constantly rising from our physicality, quiet down, and we can access that awareness underneath all the thoughts.   Bullying Story I was bullied in junior high school, I grew very quickly. I was five feet eight inches tall in junior high school. And I was the tallest student and was taller than some of my teachers. I was gawky and had goofy hair. So I came from an elementary school where I was the president of the Student Council was kind of this celebrated person.And then I got into junior high school and got bullied by other girls. It was very painful and a big shock to me that people were cruel that way. And I retreated into myself and so, you know, that stays with you. It's fear, right? Fear of judgment. I think around that time that internal negative voice became a megaphone within me. And it's been something I've fought and tried to understand through my whole life.Now, do I see a benefit of that experience? Quite a bit. It drove me to understanding myself in psychology and spiritual practice.When you can feel another's pain, you can't bully them. And, and when you're bullied, you can see I can look at those girls, and I can see what they were afraid of. I can see where it was coming from. it. It opens empathy. It's only compassion that problems would solve. Suggested Resources Books: Anything by Alan Watts and Robert ThurmanBook: Bhagavad Gita As It Is by A. C. BhaktivedantaApp: Audible – Lectures by Alan WattsApp: Bob Thurman Podcast – Buddhas Have More Fun Related Episodes Music and Creativity; Vinnie Stergin Music for Mindfulness; Dave Combs Unshakable Trauma Survival; Wen Peetes Are you experiencing anxiety & stress? I’m Bruce Langford, a practicing coach, and hypnotist helping fast-track people just like you to shed their inner bully and move forward with confidence. Book a Free Coaching Session to get you on the road to a more satisfying life, feeling grounded and focused. Email me at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘I Am Determined' in the subject line. We'll schedule a call to discuss how you can move forward to a better life.

Today’s episode is called Love Sparks. Can you think of those moments in time involving special relationships that were incredibly special? Moments you shared with that certain someone? Today, I'm talking about the topic of love and that bond between you and a special partner. So, as I think about love, I think about the many different people I've interviewed on the show who are Relationship Coaches or relationship experts. I jotted down a few of their names and I'm looking at ten people who were terrific guests on this topic. You can search using the search bar on my website and type in the word ‘relationship'. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.MindfulnessMode.com Those Eyes Have you ever just stopped, paused, and with as much love, thoughtfulness, and compassion as you can have in your heart, just looked into your partner's eyes?And I think it's really important to do that,We live life day after day, and do you stop to think of that passion and your compassion? Do you let it flow from your heart and from your being into theirs?That's something you can gain by practicing mindfulness. What Does Your Partner Love? Sometimes I think we forget to think about what does he or she enjoy the most in life?What does your partner grab onto that makes them just full and satisfied? What gives them complete joy and bliss?Sometimes, we confuse it because we understand what gives us joy and bliss. And we may assume that the other person is that same way and enjoys those same things. I know I've been guilty of that. Be Vulnerable Although it is not always easy, open up and be vulnerable with that special person.The more you can open up, be vulnerable, and be willing to share, the closer you can become.And, of course, we all know that we have to be careful and smart. Our ego is trying to protect us. We have to allow our brain to help us know when to hold back and when it's okay to let go and be vulnerable.Sometimes, we must be willing to take those chances our brain tells us not to take.So step out and try to let go a little bit. The Sparkles This takes me back to my wife when we were going out. We were dating and we were walking along the street. it was our second or third date, and the stars were twinkling.It was this perfect evening. And the ambiance was phenomenal. But I remember the stars, and it felt like they were twinkling and sparkling. I felt like they were speaking to me.How could life be any better than this?When we were together that night with the sparkly stars there were fireworks. It was so special. And now it's almost Valentine's Day. Suggested Resources Book: Buddha's Bedroom – The Mindful Loving Path to Sexual Passion and Lifelong IntimacyBook: The 5 love languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Gary ChapmanBook: Getting to Zero: How to Work Through Conflict in Your High-Stakes Relationships by Jason GaddisBook: Kaizen for Couples: Smart Steps to Save, Sustain & Strengthen Your Relationship by Dr. Rhoberta ShalerApp: Insight Timer Related Episodes Improve Your Sex Life With Meditation; Dr. Cheryl Fraser The Relationship School with Jayson Gaddis Relationship Expert Erik Newton Special Offer Are you experiencing anxiety & stress? I’m Bruce Langford, a practicing coach and hypnotist helping fast-track people like you to shed their inner bully and confidently move forward. Book a Free Coaching Session to get you on the road to a more satisfying life, feeling grounded and focused. Email me at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘Coaching Session' in the subject line. We'll set up a call to discuss how you can move forward to a better life.