Mindfulness Mode | Interviews & Mindful Tips With Bruce Langford

Alex Charfen has been working since he was eight years old. He sold his first company when he was 16 and another one when he was 21. After dealing with financial challenge due to the economic downfall in 2008, Alex and his wife, Cadey, founded a system to help homeowners in crisis called ‘Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE). This massively successful venture has helped 6-10 million homeowners facing foreclosure. CHARFEN, the company behind CDPE, grew quickly and appeared on the Inc. Magazine list of fastest-growing private companies in America three years in a row, reaching as high as #21 in 2011. Charfen is now a leading training and consulting organization. Alex uses mindfulness and meditation daily to maintain his edge and continue his momentum. Contact InfoCompany: http://www.charfen.com Most Influential PersonMy Wife Effect on EmotionsI have learned how to ignore the rest of the worlds judgement on emotion and pursue momentum. I think that for most of us people that think like

Kim Ades is an executive coach, speaker and writer. Kim uses the powerful tool of journaling to help her clients access their thought patterns and belief systems, thus enabling them to make the necessary changes to reach success. Based on these principles, Kim founded her coaching company called Frame of Mind Coaching. Kim is a regular contributor to several publications including Forbes and Choice Magazine. She uses mindfulness every day in her own life and to enable her clients. Contact InfoWebsite: frameofmindcoaching.com Most Influential Person My Mom Effect on EmotionsIt helps me deal with any worries, anxieties, fears, disappointments, any of that. It just kind of wipes it away. Thoughts on BreathingSometimes just taking a breath allows you too pivot and remind yourself where you're headed and just be okay with how things are, even if there not perfect in the moment. Suggested ResourcesBook: The Art of Possibility by Benjamin Zander App: Journal Engine Advice for NewbieI think t

Nature and mindfulness; there are so many ways to connect with ourselves and each other through nature. Sometimes we forget how amazing we feel when we immerse ourselves in nature by taking a walk in the forest or walking by a body of water. Nature can heal. Nature can rejuvenate. Nature can repair. Do yourself a favour and determine to spend some time in nature this weekend. Quotes:"See how nature - trees, flowers, grass - grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence, we need silence to be able to touch souls.” Mother Theresa “Go into the wilderness. There you will find your own revelations.” Roxana Jones "Just feel the magic in the air and the power in the breeze, Feel the energy of the plants, the bushes and the trees, Let yourself be surrounded by nature at its best, Calm yourself, focus and let magic do the rest." Sally Walker. "Storms make trees take deeper roots." Dolly Parton "Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished." - Lao Tzu "Bend with t

Nick Snapp is an Engineer, Productivity Strategist and Podcaster. He combines productivity with purpose for entrepreneurial Moms and Dads who want their time back. He provides innovative coaching, training and consulting services for entrepreneurs who want to get the RIGHT things done.  He's also host of The "Make it Snappy" Productivity Show podcast. Nick’s faith fuels his love for people, culture, language learning, and his passion for working productively and living deliberately. Contact InfoWebsite: makeitsnappyshow.com Twitter: @TheSnappyShow Podcast: The Make It Snappy Productivity Show Most Influential PersonTim Ferris Effect on EmotionsIt causes me to take a pause rather than just act. It's not just about getting things done for me anymore, it's about getting the right things done. Thoughts on BreathingIf I get really worked up I take ten deep breaths, which is a really good strategy for me to calm down. So paying attention to breath is an important thing but like I said earlier m

Joan Sotkin is a writer, speaker and broadcaster. She has described herself at times as a spiritual wanderer and has used crystals and minerals for healing and meditation. Her life journey has taken her from work as a teacher, radio host, network television personality and mindfulness healer. Health challenges and belief in mindfulness and natural healing have empowered Joan to become a holistic ‘Prosperity and Mindset Mentor’. Contact InfoWebsite: prosperityplays.com Most Influential PersonSwami Parapanthi Effect on EmotionsWell it has helped me get in touch with them and helped me learn how to reprogram my habitual emotions when necessary. Thoughts on BreathingI do deep breathing every day. I mean for me it's essential rather than just breathing, breathing I do deep breathing. Anytime I feel myself contracting about anything I just will take five to ten deep breathes. When I get into bed I take a number of deep breaths just to kind of let go of the day. I think that anytime you're under stress it is

Vision is necessary to exist. At least that's my opinion and that of many others as well. Life is much more enjoyable when it feels like a journey. Step by step you are moving closing to your vision of what you would like your life to be like. Mindfulness lets us move forward without the stress and anxiety that is sometimes present. What does the word vision mean to you? Because I'm a musician, I often think about starting to learn a piece of music and moving toward a place where I can perform that selection. Quotes:“Where there is no vision, there is no hope.” George Washington Carver “Hold the vision, trust the process." Anon “In Order to Carry a Positive Action we must develop here a positive vision. Dalai Lama Books: Wherever You Go There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn Thank You Bonus:As a thank you for listening, download your free book "Twenty-One Ways To Practice Mindfulness With Your Child Everyday for 7 Minutes. Get your free ebook here. Please leave your name and email and you'll receive it in yo

Darrell Miller, (not his real name) is an undercover police officer, working in the field of weapons and gangs. In the past, Darrell has served in peace-keeping missions in Bosnia, has been a police officer in a large city, and has received regular training to prepare him for any danger he may encounter. Needless to say, he faces challenging, high risk situations on a regular basis. Darrell uses his mindfulness skills to stay calm, focused and to remain as grounded as possible, even when he’s facing imminent danger. Most Influential PersonMy Mother Effect on EmotionsIt's brought me to a much calmer state. Thoughts on BreathingI definitely try to practice breathing techniques especially during meditation, where I focus on my breathing. Suggested ResourcesBook: The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma App: The Brain Wave Studio Advice for NewbieStart small, five minutes of meditation, some mantra's or some form of repetition. Remind yourself through the day to just take stock of where you are an

Barry Friedman is a professional juggler, having performed at the White House, on The Tonight Show, at The Academy Awards and even for The King of Spain. Barry is also an advocate of The Sugar Free Lifestyle and strongly believes that processed sugars are responsible for multiple health problems and wellness issues. He has single handedly converted thousands of people to adopt a sugar-free eating pattern through his on-line ‘30 Days Sugar Free Challenge’. Barry IS Sugar-Free and he practices mindfulness to stay sharp, focused and grounded. Contact InfoWebsite: 30dayssugarfree.com Most Influential PersonMy Wife Effect on EmotionsIt keeps me present. It allows me to kind of run that litmus test about my dimmer that I mentioned awhile ago. Do I wanna go to war on this one, I think is the big question for anyone who is in a marriage has asked themselves is this the argument or is this the conversation I want to go to war over and it rarely is. Thoughts on BreathingMy son and our foreign exchange

Imagination and mindfulness fits together beautifully. What does imagination conjure up for you? For me, I think of children. I think of the book, Alice in Wonderland, by Luis Carroll. There is so much to think about in that book that connects imagination with mindfulness. The topic of imagination takes me back to my childhood. Even though I have four brothers and two sisters, I felt alone a lot of the time. My brothers were off doing other things. My mom suggested I go visit Frieny who lived back by the tree. I'd ride my bike there and spend time fully immersed in my imagination. Looking back, I have a different perspective. At times in my life people would imply that people who had an imaginary friend as a child, were not quite like the rest of us. Maybe something was off about that person. Now I believe it is completely healthy for kids to use their vivid imaginations and I look back and think it was totally cool to use my creativity the way I did. When I was creating my anti-bullying pres

Beau Henderson is an author, radio personality and passionate connector of people. He has coached over two thousand people to financial freedom through his RichLife network. His wisdom will become clear when you hear his show or read his books. Beau has a deep belief in gratitude, mindfulness and living a life of purpose. Beau graduated with a Psychology degree in 2001 and lives his life every day, meeting and helping other people as much as he possibly can. Contact InfoWebsite: beauhenderson.com Most Influential PersonSteve DeNunzio Effect on EmotionsI believe mindfulness has affected my emotions by showing up focused on the client in a more empathetic, compassionate and caring way that better serves the client and for some reason that naturally tends to create trust and gets a better result all around. Thoughts on BreathingBreathing's huge. I believe a lot of times my meditation is literally ten minutes of deep breathing and it's calming down because often I'll catch myself going throug

Rosanne Lindsay is a naturopathic doctor, writer, and author, who guides others to come into balance using what she calls body-mind-spirit medicine. Rosanne comes to the healing arts from her own journey to reverse profound hypothyroidism, naturally, and teaches others that they are their own healers. Rosanne loves the concept of mindfulness and has her own take on why mindfulness helps people on their road to success. Contact InfoWebsite: natureofhealing.org Book: A Nature Of Healing: Heal The Body, Heal The Planet by Rosanne Lindsay Most Influential PersonKelly Howell Effect on Emotions I have really been able to adjust my emotions as far as just letting go and being able to receive, instead of always trying to push. If I feel like I'm getting worked up about something that means I am pushing and that means I'm not gonna get something that I want. I really need to sit back, take a deep breath and allow it to come to me. Thoughts on BreathingBreathing is so important. In yoga it's called pranayama. It

Anxiety and mindfulness. "Compulsion can become a form of anxiety, like doing things just to do them." Jeffrey Agostinelli Anxiety can bring you down and it can also bring down a family. It can pull your life to a halt. When I think about anxiety, I think about a time when I was about eight years old, I lived on the farm with my family and I noticed that my mom was unhappy. She cried a lot. She seemed upset and I didn't know why. Then she got this rash all over her hands. It was psoriasis. At first it was little patches and then it got to be on more of her hands and up her wrists. It was red and raw and very painful. It was difficult for her to do anything. She would wear rubber gloves or cotton gloves to protect her hands. It was a really hard time because we all knew how much pain she was in and how much she was suffering. It seemed like there had to be a reason. She went to the Doctor over and over and the Doctor didn't know what to do. She tried different creams and nothing seemed to help. Th

Rye Taylor is a minister and story teller. He is also the father of two boys and uses his mindfulness practice to stay focused on being the best dad he can be. He believes in living in the moment and living life to the fullest. Although he is notactively working as a minister these days, Rye is busy helping Entrepreneurs ‘Build a Better Business By Telling a Better Story.' Contact InfoWebsite: RyeTaylor.com storypopstudios.com Most Influential PersonCorrie Ten Boom Effect on EmotionsIt's given me hope, it's given me dreams, it's given me possibilities. Never in a million years would I have told you that I was living in adventure narrative with my family and ever thought that was possible just a few years ago. Now because of prayer and mindfulness it's given me the opportunity to dream beyond anything that I ever could have thought of. Thoughts on BreathingBreathing is something I have never really focused on. Suggested ResourcesBook: Corrie Ten Boom Biography App: Mind Node Advice for Newbie I would enco

Jason Shurgot is a social media success story. As part of his business, Millionaire Notes, Jason helps you build your brand through Instagram. Right now, Jason has 160 Thousand followers on IG, and aquick look at his posts tells you he has a mindful way of speaking directly to YOU, his follower. In fact, Jason embraces mindfulness in his professional and personal life, using tools every day to stay focused, centered and grounded. Contact InfoCompany: JasonShurgot.com Instagram: @MillionaireNotes Email : levelup@jasonshurgot Most Influential PersonArnold Decarlis Effect on EmotionsIt's helped me to understand, to be more present and look out for triggers. As I was talking about this women in my life, she is still somewhat a part of my life and where we go from here we don't know yet, let life take it's course and just let it be. It Helps me where I get triggered and how do I respond to things. I have just become more mindful of my emotions and things are going to happen in your life but how you react to them

Fear is something we can be mindful about. We all have it at times, but do we all identify the feeling? Do we know how to deal with fear and move through it? Or do we let the fear move through us? Fear can stem fromexperiences that happen early on in our lives. Fear can come on suddenly or gradually. Fear can disappear quickly or can gradually disperse. In this episode I discuss fears, how they can grip us and how being mindful can help diminish the fears that live within us. Quotes:FEAR - False Evidence Appearing Real Some people say fear has two meanings: 1. Forget Everything And Run & 2. Face Everything And Rise. THE CHOICE IS YOURS. Fear defeats more people than any other one thing in the world. - Ralph Waldo Emerson  I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times. - Bruce Lee Courage is not living without fear, courage is being scared to death and doing the right thing anyway. - Chae Richardson Too many of us are not living our dream

Dean Howell is a naturopathic Doctor who specializes in brain function.  He is the developer of NeuroCranial Restructuring; a technique thatmechanically optimizes nervous system functions in steady, incremental steps. This gradually optimizes the distribution of neurotransmitters levels throughout the brain. Contact InfoWebsite:www.drdeanhowell.com, www.ncrdoctors.com Most Influential PersonRobin Dauss Effect on EmotionsBy being mindful I make sure I don't put myself in situations where I am going to be uncomfortable. Thoughts on BreathingLearning to systematically under breathe is crucial for your health because when you over breathe you lower your carbon dioxide levels too much and your brain starts making malfunctions. Advice for Newbie My advice would be to forgive yourself if you don't do it perfectly and to try and try again. Thank You Bonus: As a thank you for listening, download your free copy of my book, Cracking The Success Code. I teamed up with Brian Tracy, along with some other entrepreneurs

Kyle Hendrix is a promotions expert. He helps employees get moved up into positions where they can use their leadership skills to make a bigger difference in the world. Kyle gets totally excited whenhe’s able to help people reach their goals faster. Kyle practices mindfulness and has written a book called “It Starts With You”, which teaches the reader to consider what you’re focusing on and be mindful, in order to get to your goal faster. Contact InfoWebsite: www.brickandmortarleadership.com Blog:Brick and Mortar Leadership Most Influential PersonBrendon Burchard Effect on EmotionsIt has actually helped me take a step back and look at the bigger picture and say do I actually need to feel this way right now or am I over reacting or under reacting cause it can go both ways. That's what mindfulness has done for me on an emotional state. Thoughts on BreathingYou gotta breathe. I used to find myself especially talking to people that were in a higher position than me in retail. I used to find myself holding my b

The brain is a fascinating topic. It is in control of this body of ours, at least it appears to be. We can learn so much about the brain, but it ultimately is why we practice mindfulness, to calm it down. Today I'm happy to chat with Alex Hofeldt about the brain and he suggests its a little likethe battery on our cell phone. Don't leave it plugged in all the time, you need to give that battery a chance to rest between charges. You'll hear him share his interesting insight into the brain and its complex functions. Thanks for joining us here on Mindfulness Mode. Guest:Alex Hofeldt Featured in Mindfulness Mode Episode 76 Let Your Brain Have a Monologue of Love, Compassion & Understanding; Alex Hofeldt Quotes:To understand the immeasurable, the brain must be extraordinarily quiet, still. - Jiddu Krishnamurti Scientists say we know less about the brain than we do about the universe. - Alex Holfeldt To let your cell phone last the longest, you have to lose the charge; that's how the mind works. If you're const

Justin Crossley drinks beer for a living. At least that’s what he told us from the stage at a recent event where he was a featured speaker. Justin founded the The Brewing Network in 2005, grouping together a multimedia beer loversresource which leads the way in sharing information about craft beer, beer radio shows, podcasts, video and live events. Justin not only enjoys beer, he enjoys being mindful and uses his knowledge of mindfulness to stay focused with his many beer-related responsibilities. Contact InfoCompany: www.TheBrewingNetwork.com Most Influential PersonMy Psychology Professor Effect on EmotionsI'm a really emotional guy. I wear my heart on my sleeve and mindfulness helps me to be aware of that. And aware that other people aren't like that and sometimes I can make them uncomfortable by spilling my emotions all over the place. I have to be mindful of that and know where and when to reign that in. Thoughts on BreathingA lot of times I can't sleep at night, and laying there and taking deep breath

Debbie Roberts-Loucks is immersed in the the world of horses. Working with Monty and Pat Roberts, Inc, she started the first online Horse University, where those wanting to learn more about horses can learn through interactive lessons. Debbie has extensive experience in marketing as well asnew business development. As an expert horse handler, Debbie understands mindfulness as it pertains to our human connection to animals. [Debbie is also host of “Horsemanship Radio as part of The Horse Radio Network.] Contact InfoWebsites: www.horsemanshipradio.com Websites: wwwhorseradionetwork.com Websites: www.montyroberts.com www.montyrobertsuniversity.com [show-notes-contact Most Influential PersonJesus Christ Effect on EmotionsThat 16 to 22 age range was so helpful being around animals. I think if you are inclined to be way up and way down (emotionally), which I am really not, I tend to be pretty level. But if you are, and everybody goes through it, it's such a great way to be humble, to care for something that doesn