Mindfulness Mode | Interviews & Mindful Tips With Bruce Langford

Gareth Young is an experienced, corporate businessman who decided to transform his life. He did this by undertaking a journey that took him into the unknown. As a result of his explorations into life's meaning, he now feels more connected in his relationships and he feels his life has far more depth than ever before. He explains, 'I've learned a new way of being with people'. Gareth is anxious to share the profound lessons he's learned with the world through his podcast which is called, A New Business Mindset. Contact Info Website: GarethJYoung.com Podcast: A New Business Mindset Most Influential Person Nisargadatta Maharaj - Hindu Teacher and Author Effect on Emotions I used to be scared of my emotions and now I embrace them. My emotions used to be overwhelming and now they're a really, really important part of who I am and I cherish them. Unless you move through this process and experience it, it's kind of counterintuitive because my emotions are much deeper, much richer, and I'm much more sensitive to

Cindy Ashton is a performer, singer, musical theatre actress and a blast of energy. She inspires people wherever she goes and is known for her ability to entertain anywhere, anytime on the spot. Her natural ability combined with her Second City comedy improvisation experience has a lot to do with this part of her sparkling personality. She studied performing arts, Opera and Kinesiology so she’s all about movement. One of her most recent projects is a TV show called Cindy Uncorked, described as a daring, hilarious and intelligent talk show that tackles important women's issues from a fresh perspective. Contact Info Website: www.YourPersuasiveVoice.com (For Speaker Training) Website: www.CindyUncorked.com (For TV Show) Most Influential Person Madonna Effect on Emotions I don't get triggered very often anymore. I find that I don't react. I just listen and am present with people and so I don't take things personally. Thoughts on Breathing Constant. I constantly check in with my breathing throughout the day. A

Giovanni Marsico is a connector of superheroes. He is is the founder of the wildly successful Archangel Academy which is an organization bringing together mission-driven entrepreneurs who are making the world a better place. Archangel proceeds go to The Archangel Fund, which is used to provide micro-loans and donations to entrepreneurs and charities making the world a better place. On September 7th, he will again host the Archangel Summit in Toronto, which will unite two thousand passionate attendees who will grow and prosper as a result of their Archangel experience. Included in the impressive list of featured speakers are Lewis Howes, The Shark Tank’s Daymond John, MeToWe’s Marc Kielburger, and Danielle LaPorte. Giovanni is directed, centered and focused as he prepares for these large scale events which seamlessly interweave music, high calibre speakers, and video, to create a masterpiece presentation. Contact Info Company: Archangel Website: www.ArchangelSummit.com Coming in Fall 2017: ArchangelAcademy.com

Timothy Carroll is a leadership expert who, through his study of cognitive behaviour sciences and psychology has equipped himself to coach high level achievers. Also a successful athlete, at only 16 years old he represented New Zealand at Four World Championships as a barefoot waterskier. Later, in 2008, he participated as a performance coach at the Beijing Olympics for a Swedish equestrian riding event. Through his elite coaching, Timothy has helped top companies in Europe greatly boost their bottom line including Schneider Electric Group, Kuwaiti National Petroleum Co, Yellow Pages and Mannheimer Swartling. In spite of all these successes, Timothy is down-to-earth, gentle and generous in his desire to share his incredible wisdom. Contact Info Company: Carroll Consultancy Website: CarrollConsultancy.com Blog: LinkedIn.com/in/TimothyCarroll Podcast: Facebook: @TimothyCarroll and @TimothyJCarroll Timothy Carroll's Book: The Evolutionary Leader: Five Steps to Dramatically Develop People and Performance by Timot

Antar The Navigator is a screenwriter, author and coach. He’s passionate about using his own rocky story to inspire and motivate others to make the best of their lives. In his late teens, robbing banks and drug trafficking became his life, resulting ina six-year prison sentence. While in jail he experienced an epiphany which changed Antar into a person intensely focused on helping others. In his books, Antar teaches you how to reach your true consciousness and how meditation and prayer is a solid way to help you move forward. Contact Info Company: www.StayInTheMiracleInstitute.com Website: www.AntarTheNavigator.com Free Gifts from Antar worth $5100.00 Book: The Secret of the Infinite Intelligence by Antar Most Influential Person The Honorable Wallace D Muhammad (Antar was his personal assistant) Effect on Emotions What happens to us in this life, the body is the cocoon. You can't see what's going on inside me. I look like the same person that you saw last week but I'm not. Thoughts on Meditation The first

Raised in Alaska, Damion Lupo is part Alaskan, part Texan and 100% Reinvention. He's a four-time college dropout who cut his teeth in the trenches of real life, becoming a self-made multimillionaire by age 25. He's the founder of Yokido, holds a black belt in Aikido, is a practitioner of yoga and a student of Reiki. He's a lifelong student of Austrian economics and runs a precious metals company based in Austin, Texas. Damion spends his time teaching and lecturing on the art of Reinvention with his unique teaching style focused on his personal life experiences and the process for developing consciousness and awareness to the truth. His personal philosophy of self responsibility influences his Yokido practice and his financial theory around retirement planning. Contact Info Company: Total Control Financial Website: www.DamionLupo.com Social Media: Twitter & FB @DamionLupo Most Influential Person Frank Allen Effect on Emotions It, [mindfulness] let me let go of the anxiety, the stresses, the ability to as

Tommy Breedlove is the founder of Choose Goodness, a company dedicated to helping executives and entrepreneurs focus beyond the financial bottom line. By empowering leaders, Tommy bridges the gap between humanity and profitably. He transforms organizations to attract and retain the best and brightest people, create a loyal customer base and promote goodwill within their communities. Choose Goodness provides both the rational and emotional perspectives to the strategic and financial decision making process. Contact Info Website: choosegoodnessnow.com Email: tommy@choosegoodnessnow.com Twitter: @choosegoodness Facebook: @choosegoodnessnow Most Influential Person Nancy Vedo Effect on Emotions It made me from a fear-based to a loving-based person. I start with love now 90 percent of the time as opposed to a fear based mentality. Thoughts on Breathing Oh. Breathing is my mindfulness so it starts there and goes back there no matter what. If I find myself in a planning mode or remembering mode or a future mode, I

Dr. Russell Jaffe is scientist who is certified in Clinical and Chemical Pathology. He has more than 40 years of experience contributing to molecular biology and clinical diagnostics. He has spent his career searching for deeper wisdom and insight into how humans can enjoy better health. Being incredibly curious and yet skepical, he set out to prove that many holistic forms of health and healing systems were not particularly valid, or at least not scientific. Instead, his discoveries changed the direction of his career and he became deeply engrossed in the study of Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, meditation, homeopathy and manipulative arts. Contact Info Website: DrRussellJaffe.com Online Book: Perque.com/alkway Health Tests: Betterlabtestsnow.com Most Influential Person Bonti (My Mentor) Effect on Emotions Well I would like to think that I am a bit more kind and compassionate. My experience is that emotions are now like the weather. They affect me. I am aware of them. I watch them because for me

Jordan Cowe is a certified wine educator, a meditator, and co-founder of Be Wineful. Jordan is one of approximately four hundred people worldwide to achieve the designation of Certified Wine Educator since its inception in 1977, becoming the youngest to do so in 2015. Jordan has taught at  conferences and events across North America spreading interest in unique and unknown wines. Jordan has also suffered for many years from Panic Disorder and agoraphobia [a fear of going outside]. His desire to succeed in the world of wine and live a happy life led him to create his system of Winefulness. He is now dedicating himself to spreading happiness, joy, and relaxation with wine. [show-notes-bio] Contact Info Company: Be Wineful Website: BeWineful.com Facebook/Twitter: @BeWineful Most Influential Person  Steve Abma, my therapist. Effect on Emotions I've become much calmer, much less reactive, so I don't experience anger. Well I do occasionally, but it takes a lot. But I mean I don't experience much anger. I don't ex

Sharon Carne is passionate about the healing power of sound and music. She has developed stress reduction programs making use of the healing power of sound. Sharon has produced sound healing recordings and is frequently invited to speak for corporate and private events – many of them based within the medical community. Sharon also has written a book called, “Listen From the Inside Out”. Contact Info Company: Sound Wellness Website: SoundWellness.com Book: Listen From The Inside Out by Sharon Carne Blog: Sound Wellness Blog Most Influential Person My good friend Tina and also my sister. Effect on Emotions Mindfulness calms my emotions so much. That deep breath is one of the first places you go to. Then whatever situation I'm in, whatever the mindfulness tool I bring in. A sound or an internal sound. One of my favourite things is to listen to the bird songs as I go on my walks. That's my mindfulness walk. My mindfulness meditation. Thoughts on Breathing The breath brings me right back. It always does that.

Jaimal Yogis is an author and teacher of creative writing. He is widely known for his best-seller, Saltwater Buddha, a masterpiece novel and documentary film which tells the story of a young surfer’s spiritual journey as he experiences monasteries, meditation and mindfulness as part of his fascinating search for eternal truth. His most recent book called ‘All Our Waves Are Water’ is to be released in July. Jaimal skillfully uses the sea as a powerful metaphor to explore questions about the nature of the true self.    Contact Info Website: JaimalYogis.com Social Media (IG, Twitter, FB): JaimaYogis Most Influential Person My mom. (She always did Yoga and meditation daily). Effect on Emotions I think mindfulness has enhanced the good emotions and it's helped me let the bad ones go. Thoughts on Breathing Breathing is my mindfulness practice. The breath is always there. It's something to focus on and it's just so pleasant, just taking a breath and being there with it. It's amazingly rich. Suggested Resources B

JJ Flizanes is an author, coach and podcast host of The Fit 2 Love Podcast Show. JJ is vibrant and determined and she’s a great connector of people. She’s currently been working on her newest book, The Invisible Fitness Formula: 5 Secrets to Release Weight and End Body Shame. Today she talks about left brain, right brain, accountability and the topic of shame.  Contact Info The Book: The Invisible Fitness Formula: 5 Secrets to Release Weight and End Body Shame Website: www.fit2love.tv Podcast: Fit To Love on Itunes (Audio Only)  The Conversation... Bruce: JJ's currently been working on her newest book which she says is her best. It's the invisible Fitness Formula: 5 Secrets To Release Weight and Reduce Body Shame. Tell us more, JJ. JJ: This book is a culmination of 20 years of work. It is the simplified version, the nuts and bolts, the proof and the science on all levels; science of body, science of mind, science of the spirit. science of biochemistry. It's so vast. Of the five Secrets, three of them are ube

Allison Sutter is a contemporary spiritual teacher well known for her ability to seamlessly blend spirituality and practical self-help teachings. She does this in such a way that she makes spirituality relevant to daily life. Allison has created life-changing digital courses that serve students in over 32 countries. Mindfulness is a central focus of her life everyday - that’s how she is so powerful in her ability to help others. She resides with her husband and 3 girls in Chicago. Contact Info Website: www.Living360Coaching.com Most Influential Person My mom. (She died when I was twenty but she still influences me). Effect on Emotions I understand what my emotions are. I understand they're our guidance system so I can bring myself back into a place of feeling good which opens up this mindfulness aspect which gives me all the present solutions that I need for positive transformation in the situation that I'm in. Thoughts on Breathing As much as I possibly can on any given day, whatever I'm doing, I can use

Cameron Brown sold or donated 99% of the things he used to own back in 2016 and proceeded to embark on his latest project known as ‘A Place Called Earth.’ He travels the world, coaching & training people on how to make a greater positive impact. Cameron also creates short films and music that has reached millions of people across the globe, inspiring positive change on a personal, social and environmental level. Cameron believes part of his purpose is to assist in the evolution of humanity and our planet. He is a songwriter and anti-bullying advocate, having written and performed, Close To The Edge, a wildly popular anti-bullying anthem known across the world. Contact Info Website: www.ThrivingCollective.com Website: A Place Called Earth Social Media: /AskCameronBrown (IG, FB, Twitter) Most Influential Person Eckhart Tolle Dr. Wayne Dyer Effect on Emotions I still get frustrated; I still get annoyed. There's still these things that play out. Being a human isn't about saying I just want to be happy all o

Simon Crowe coaches and mentors inspiring people and helps them come alive. He takes people on life-changing adventures into their heart and soul and helps them connect to their deepest purpose. These adventures are both metaphoric and physical, with Simon traveling to Africa recently with groups of his clients. His passion is creating partnerships with influential entrepreneurs, leaders and humanitarians and co-creating visions that positively impact the world. Contact Info Website: www.SimonCrowe.com Please connect with Simon and tell him about your wildest dream. Website: TheBigIdea.space Most Influential Person My wife, Stacey Effect on Emotions To me, an emotion or a feeling is a word that we give to an awareness of a vibration. Why that's important to me is, I've been reading a book called The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer and what I appreciate about the book is he talks about our emotions. If we're scared of them then we live our lives trying to protect ourselves from our emotions and we create t

Benjamin Foley left a 6-figure job in management consulting after being almost destroyed by anxiety and depression. He knew he had only 2 choices; to change his life or to remain on the same path and be destroyed. Fortunately he made the decision to take action and change his path to become a writer and entrepreneur, immersing himself in a healthier lifestyle with a focus on mindfulness. He is now the founder of Fully Rich Life, a blog that is focused on helping men decrease stress and anxiety, find more focus, and be more present. He also writes for various top-rated publications including NY Observer, CNBC, Thought Catalog, and Medium and is read by over 200,000 readers a month on topics including anxiety, healthy eating and mindset. Benjamin also helps businesses tell better stories with strategies that are truly authentic. I am thrilled to share this time with the inspiring, prolific writer, Benjamin Foley. Contact Info Website: www.FullyRichLife.com Twitter: @Benjamin_Foley Most Influential Person Tim J

Pompe Strater-Vidal is a Zen Sensei, an artist and meditation teacher. She studied art at the San Francisco Art Institute and at Anderson Ranch in Colorado and is trained specifically in Shodo, the Japanese Zen art of brush calligraphy. Pompe is hosting her third Relax and Breathe Summit. This is an on-line event featuring 21 experts speaking on the theme of 'More Joy and Less Stress'. Each guest shares specific techniques to help you release tension and reduce stress. Participants who sign up will receive an email each day over an 11 day period with insights into mindfulness practices that don’t require an extensive yoga or meditation background. Contact Info Website: www.RelaxAndBreatheSummit.com Website: www.PompeStraterVidal.com email: pompe@relaxandbreathsummit.com Social Media: RelaxAndBreathe Facebook Group / FB Twitter IG: PompeStraterVidal Pompe Speaks ... These days, being a Zen artist always makes me laugh because you can have a Zen bathroom. Zen has become an adjective for simplicity. Someone tha

Joel Brookman has a deep passion for using his expertise learned in the trenches of Wall Street, to guide others in their journeys. He is a Certified Financial Coach and Personal development expert focused on helping people clearly articulate their life's goals and then move on to achieving them. Joel’s experience is working as a Senior Executive for a Fortune 100 Wall Street firm. Presently he is committed to helping as many people as possible through his podcast, ‘90 Second Navigator’, a show which offers practical ways to become crystal clear on what you truly want in life. Joel is a firm believer in mindful breathing; he ends every episode focusing on the breath. Contact Info Email: Joel@JoelBrookman.com Website: www.JoelBrookman.com Podcast: 90 Second Navigator Book: Adjust Your Sails by Joel Brookman Most Influential Person Eckhart Tolle Effect on Emotions Mindfulness has made me a much calmer person. Meditation and being able to separate myself from my life situation has done amazing things for me an

Mani Vaya has been meditating for 20 years. He started in his teens because of what he describes as ‘a major failure’ in his life. Mani is a former Physicist and Electrical and Computer Engineer who went on to manage cell phone product launches which were sometimes billion dollar projects. He has since moved on and is now the host of the '2000Books' podcast, interviewing top business and self-help authors. Mani reads 7 business and personal development books a week and talks about all the great ideas he learns from these books on his Youtube channel and podcast which can all be found at 2000books.com. Contact Info Website: www.2000books.com Youtube: 2000books Podcast: www.2000books.com Free Video Course: The most important ingredient of success: http://www.2000books.com/success Most Influential Person Tony Robbins Effect on Emotions My emotions are much more well-managed. They are not so up and down. Thoughts on Breathing There are instances every few days where you can feel overwhelmed, frustrated or conf

Shira Taylor Gura is an expert at helping people get unstuck. She’s a well-being coach and author of ‘Getting unSTUCK  - Five Simple Steps to Emotional Well-Being’ and she believes fear and desire are huge factors causing people to feel stuck. Trained in Psychology and Occupational Therapy, Shira uses what she’s learned in those areas and through personal experiences to help others. She is a firm believer that it’s important to learn to give your brain a break and she helps others through her blog, keynote speaking and on-line course.   Shira lives with her husband and four children in a small community in Israel. Contact Info Website: TheStuckMethod.com Shira's Book: Getting unSTUCK: Five Simple Steps to Emotional Well-Being Most Influential Person My two Aunts who practice mindfulness. Effect on Emotions I don't think mindfulness has affected my emotions at all. I think my emotions are my emotions and they're going to always be my emotions. I'm going to always be completely full of emotions till I die. I