Mindfulness Mode | Interviews & Mindful Tips With Bruce Langford

Talent and Mindfulness are definitely related. If you live a mindful life you are more likely to be in touch with your talents. Some people don't discover their true talents until they are in their teens or twenties. Others don't discover their talents until they are well intotheir careers and then feel it's too late to switch and make money doing what they love. Some people don't discover their talent until retirement and still others never feel they have discovered their talent, even to the very end of their lives. Today I'm joined by my friend, Don Hutcheson, who has built seven companies and worked with hundreds of people. He hosts a podcast called, 'Discover Your Talent, Do What You Love'. As you'll discover, he has tremendous knowledge and insight into 'Talent and Mindfulness'. Guest:Don Hutcheson Featured in 036 Don Hutcheson: Get Into Your Feelings and Out of Your Thinking to Live a Full Life Listen to his podcast: www.DiscoverYourTalentPodcast.com  Quotes:If you have a talent, use it in every which

Maura Sweeney is the Ambassador of Happiness. Through her business, she teaches people just like you to live happier, healthier, and more inspiring lives. Maura has over 250 YouTube videos as well as ebooks and blogs communicating elements of mindfulness as ways to becomehappier. Maura asks the question: What if everything you’ve been searching for in life has been hiding inside your heart? Contact InfoWebsite: www.Maura4u.com email: maura@maura4u.com Most Influential PersonJesus Effect on EmotionsIt keeps them in check. It keeps my emotions from running my life. Thoughts on BreathingAs a result of going to yoga classes, I've learned that breathing is a part of my mindfulness. I never knew that it was. But as I slow down my breathing and I'm concentrating on a movement I'm in, it absolutely quiets my ever chattering mind. Suggested ResourcesBook: The Mindfulness Coloring Book: Anti-Stress Art Therapy for Busy People by Emma Farrarons App: Ahhaa! (It's new. It connects people all over the world with mindfu

Alex Hofeldt is a high school science teacher, specializing in biology and astronomy. Fascinated with science, the brain and human communication, Alex is also immersed in mindfulness, well-being andfitness and loves helping others see how happiness can be reached through the daily practice of mindfulness. Alex is also a yoga teacher, fitness instructor and podcaster, sharing his knowledge with the world on his Podcast called  Beautiful Dust Specks. Contact InfoPodcast: Beautiful Dust Specks Facebook: Beautiful Dust Specks & Yobility Twitter: @yobility / @the_sciencepro Most Influential PersonTim Ferriss Effect on EmotionsIt slows me down in a great way. It opens you up and it slows you down to the moments of now. You look back on life and think about how many times you went from point A to point B without looking at all the different things in between. It also centers me a bit, it has an ease factor, it increases happiness, increases sleep, it's a wonderful tool to have in life. Thoughts on Breathing I

Mindfulness can help with decision making. With a clear mind, I feel it's easier to reach a solid decision based on the best criteria. This weekend I'm chatting about decision making and mindfulness and I've invited my friend, Gregg Clunis to join me. He has great insight into this topic. Guest:Gregg Clunis Featured in Mindfulness Mode Episode 055 Better Decision Making with Meditation and a Chat with Gregg Clunis Quotes:If you have a talent, use it in every which way possible. Don’t hoard it. Don’t dole it out like a miser. Spend it lavishly, like a millionaire intent on going broke. - Brenda Francis Follow your passion, it will lead you to your purpose. - Oprah Winfrey Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard. -  Tim Notke Too much EGO will kill your talent. - Anon Allow your passion to become your purpose and it will one day become your profession. - Gabrielle Bernstein Books: The Mindful Brain: Reflection and Attunement in the Cultivation of Well-Being by Daniel J. Siegel Thank You Bonus:

Timothy Lawson is founder of Lawson Entertainment where he works as a broadcaster and producer of shows of various descriptions, from themes about comedy all the way to suicide. His background in Broadcast Journalism and his strong people skills contribute to his business success. He hosts four weekly podcasts: The Capitol Experience, Tim and Brandon’s Bromantic Comedy, One Two Many: Veteran Suicide and The Veteran Empire. Tim strongly believes in mindfulness as a way to increase his productivity and help maintain emotional well-being in his personal life. He also spent five years serving in the United States Marine Corps, giving him excellent training and life experience which he applies to his career. Contact InfoWebsite: www.LawsonEntertainment.com Twitter: @TimLawson21 Podcast: One Two Many Veteran Suicide Podcast, Follow Your Spirits, Fuel For Warriors Most Influential PersonTim Ferris Effect on EmotionsIt has enhanced my gratitude, that is the best way of putting it.  It has enhanced how much and what

Alexander Heyne is an expert in the field of weight loss and believes the secret to losing weight and keeping it off is found in daily habits. Alex is so adamant about helping people lose weight that heauthored a book called, Master the Day: Eat, Move and Live Better With the Power of Tiny Habits. Alex is sold on meditation and has lived in China, seeking out the guidance of sages and gurus. He also meditated and lived without food for 5 days in the Sahara Desert as part of a mindfulness vision quest. Contact InfoWebsite: ModernHealthMonk.com 2 hour bonus training - if you get Alex's book* and send him the receipt. *Master The Day: Eat, Move and Live Better With the Power of Tiny Habits by Alexander Heyne Most Influential PersonChinese medicine mentor Jay. Effect on EmotionsIt is that idea of less friction. I find that the days are so much smoother and the days where I have had most regular practice, where I have been the most conscious, have been easy. There is no car horn, no traffic and no emotional figh

Meditation calms your mind and helps you reach a more grounded state. It allows you to get to an inner calm and a sense of balance. This weekend I'm chatting about meditation and mindfulness and I've invited my friend, Chris Curran to join me. Guest:Chris Curran Featured in Mindfulness Mode Episode 70 Clearing Habits and Actions Using Spiritualism Quotes:Meditation is like giving a hug to ourselves, getting in touch with that awesome reality in us. While meditating we feel a deep sense of intimacy with God, a love that is inexplicable. - Paramahamsa Yogananda Meditation is offering your genuine presence to yourself in every moment. - Thich Nhat Hanh Meditation can re-introduce you to the part that’s been missing. - Russell Simmons Meditate. Let the light of the heart engulf you. - Gurumayi Chidvilasananda The thing about meditation is: you become more and more you. - David Lynch Restore your attention or bring it to a new level by dramatically slowing down whatever you’re doing. - Sharon Salzberg[show-notes-

Satyen Raja is a master of martial arts, a mentor to leaders around the world, and founder of the Warrior Sage group of companies. Satyen helps leaders find balance so they can behappy and fulfilled in all areas of their lives. He believes by connecting to our higher power, we build faith in ourselves. Satyen focuses on five pillars of life: faith, family, finance, fitness and fun. Contact InfoCompany: Warrior Sage Group of Companies Website: www.WarriorSage.com Most Influential PersonMy two Brazilian Ju Jitsu teachers, one is a master and one is a black belt. Effect on EmotionsIt helps me love and accept them [emotions] and feel them fully. When I'm contracted from that mindfulness, when I'm just in the swirl of it, then they get lodged, I don't feel fully. I suppress the ones that are not so positive, that I'd rather not have. Emotions that come from some tension or a day of strife or struggle. I'd rather not feel them, but I've found that when I'm present, mindful and dialed in, that they transform throu

Chris Curran is an audio recording engineer, author and world traveler. He has an intense interest in spirituality, meditation and mindfulness and has visited India 10 times to spend time on retreats and live in ashrams. Chris brings people together throughhis organization, Pause Your Life, arranging retreats and meet ups for people who are looking for renewed energy and purpose.  Chris is also host of The Mystic Show, where he talks with his guests about spiritualism and meditation. Contact InfoCompany: Pause Your Life Website: Pauseyourlife.org Podcast: themysticshow.net Most Influential PersonSpiritual Guide Partha Sartee Effect on EmotionsThis is one of the most tangible benefits I think. It really puts everything in perspective and it really does help because those emotional outbursts are really bad. It takes us off the rails and it is sometimes really hard to get back on. Thoughts on BreathingI don't focus on breathing at all now that I live here in Colorado Springs. Sometimes if I run up the stairs

Habits and Mindfulness. What does mindfulness have to do with habit? There is more and more talk these days about habit and how it can help you. This weekend I share my thoughts on how habits and mindfulness are connected and I chat with my coach, Andrea Sullenger. Guest:Guest: Andrea Sullenger: www.AndreaSullenger.com Quotes:First we form habits, then they form us. Conquer your bad habits, or they’ll eventually conquer you. - Dr. Rob Gilbert We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit. Aristotle Successful people are simply those with successful habits. Brian Tracy. Focus on the good habits you want to do, not the bad habits you don’t want to do. Overcome the bad with the good. Joyce Meyer. Books:The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod Thank You Bonus: As a thank you for listening, download your Calm Your Busy Mind Infographic. It focuses on breathing, exercise and mantras. Please leave your name and email you'll receive it in your inbox right aw

Riley Otto is a light heavyweight wrestler, in the 84 kg category, who participated in the Pan American Championships in Panama, representing Canada and winning a bronze medal. Riley uses hissport to achieve flow state and has a keen interest in mindfulness. Although retired from wrestling, now Riley uses the same focus and determination in other areas of his life, including his job at an investment firm. Contact InfoEmail: Riley@autus.ca Most Influential PersonOne certain teacher at his school who was also his Wrestling Coach. Effect on EmotionsBeing in such a physical sport as I was, you often have emotions arise as a result of that combat. I think I had to control that a lot with mindfulness and I think that just spread out into every area of my life. Thoughts on BreathingBreathing was a huge part of my mindfulness practice in competition. Suggested ResourcesBook: Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times by Thomas Hauser App: Sleep Cycle, my net diary Advice for Newbie My way was to develop a way to implement

Maribel Jimenez is an International Speaker, best-selling author and marketing mentor to women. She works with Entrepreneurs, Coaches, and Consultants teaching how to launch 6 & 7 figure campaigns. She’s writtennumerous training programs and received well-deserved awards for her work. Maribel believes in helping to integrate peace, play, and prosperity into the entrepreneur lifestyle. Contact InfoWebsite: www.YourDreamLaunch.com Podcast: New Superwoman Entrepreneur Podcast Most Influential PersonDr. Joe Vitale Effect on EmotionsMindfulness has supported my very g rounded, relaxed, experience so that I can actually enjoy what I am creating. Thoughts on BreathingIt would shift [my breathing] if I was feeling anxious or stressed. I'm sure my breathing would change so I  think even connecting to it and I mean that is part of this meditative state of really just connecting to your breath and relaxing. Suggested ResourcesBook: The Game Of Life and How To Play It by Florence Scovel Shinn App: Calm Advice fo

Spiritualism and Mindfulness. How do they work together? Are they two entirely different things or are they connected? Is spiritualism only connected to religion or is it something we can all feel whether we're religious or not? This week I welcome Melissa Mattern as a guest to talk about thesubject of spiritualism. Melissa is known as The Psychic Genius. I'll talk with her about spiritualism and exchange stories and opinions. Enjoy our insight into spiritualism and mindfulness.[show-notes-bio] Guest:Melissa Matter: www.ThePsychicGenius.com Quotes:At any moment you have a choice that either leads you closer to your spirit or further away from it. -Thich Nhat Hanh To be spiritual is not by praying and going to church. Spiritualism is the understanding of the universe so that it can be a better place to live in. - Fela Anikulapo Kuti Let not what you fear guide you, but the infinite potential of your spirit and source. - David Cunliffe Thank You Bonus: As a thank you for listening, download your Calm Your Bu

Sheikh is a spiritual entrepreneur who co-founded the Ottawa Canada, Lifestyle Center 5 years ago when he was only 20. He is passionate about the process of inner and outer transformation which has come about as a result of his personal spiritual awakening. Sheikh is currently preparing toembark on a Spiritual Pilgrimage which will take him to India to spend time with his Guru and Spiritual Teacher. Contact InfoCompany: AwakenYourPotential Website: www.ayp.life Website: gofundme.com/SheikhPilgrimage Contact: Facebook.com/InfiniteSheikh Most Influential PersonSathguru (Founder of Isha Yoga) Effect on EmotionsNeutrality; balancing the emotional pendulum swing. Thoughts on BreathingEverything. Breathing is prana, breathing is breath, breathing is energy, breathing is you. So if you're able to deepen your space of breathing, not only will you expand your inner bliss, but you'll expand the awareness of the body and being able to manipulate the body in ways that are to your best interest. Suggested ResourcesBoo

Danny Pena, also known as Godfree, is a gamer, events host and podcaster of GamerTag Radio. As a well-known on-line gaming celebrity, Danny believes in using focus and mindfulness to stay on track and keep himself  organized and grounded. He puts a lot of emphasis on the valueof his team and his family, sticking with the idea that it's critical to surround yourself with positive people so you can send out positive vibes to your followers. Danny was the keynote speaker at Podfest 2016 in Tampa, Florida in February, where he told his fascinating life story and shared inside secrets of his success. Contact InfoWebsite: www.GamerTagRadio.com Website: play.it/gamertag   (This is the CBS Website) Twitter: @Godfree or @GamerTagRadio Facebook: GamerTagRadio Podcast: GamerTag Radio  (Find it on any app that searches podcasts) Most Influential PersonDanny's Grandmother bought him a gaming console when he was a kid. Effect on EmotionsI'm a cancer and as a cancer I can take a lot of things really personally. I've been

Trust and Mindfulness is the theme of today's Solo Weekend with Bruce. Today I welcome Elizabeth Johnston. She was a featured guest on Mindfulness Mode, episode 11. Quotes:Reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence. - Dictionary.com Part of mindfulness practice is tocultivate a trusting heart. - Jon Kabat-Zinn I've only ever trusted my gut on everything. I don't trust my head, I don't trust my heart, I trust my gut. - Bryan Adams Trust is the “confident expectation of something; hope.” - Dictionary.com Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters. Albert Einstein Guest: Today I welcome my friend, Elizabeth Johnston, of OwnYourCreativity.com to discuss trust and mindfulness. Elizabeth will be starting her own podcast on March 14, 2016 called Own Your Creativity Podcast. Thanks for joining me today, Elizabeth! Thank You Bonus: As a thank you for listening, download your Calm Your Busy Mind Infographic. It focuse

Robert DeLaurentis, is a pilot who absolutely loves flying his six-seater  plane; it’s a Piper Malibu Mirage. When he’s flying, he feels like he’s connecting with nature, because, as he says, you’reon top of cloud layers, flying by mountains, experiencing the rain and snow. In 2015, Robert flew around the globe in his plane, stopping at 22 countries over the span of 90 days. Robert embraces meditation and mindfulness and is known as the Zen Pilot. His book, “Flying Thru Life,” explains how to create an abundance of time and money in your life to pursue your dreams. Contact InfoWebsite: www.flyingthrulife.com Most Influential PersonSusan Gilbert (American author, entrepreneur and publisher) Effect on EmotionsIt has kept me calm in the most challenging situations and I have decided not too try and label things that are bad because I don't always know what the spirit's intention is for me. So by not judging them good or bad, I save the judgement of myself cause you can't judge a situation or a person without a

Terry Lancaster is an entrepreneur, speaker, and author of the best selling book, BETTER! Self Help For The Rest Of Us. Through his business, Instant Events, Terry focuses his energy specifically on automotive advertising and has concentrated onthis segment of the market for over twenty years. Terry practices mindfulness as as a way to stay focused in his life. Through his speaking and writing, Terry helps his followers understand how to achieve their dreams through manageable goals and achievable steps. He helps people build better lives, using two simple strategies: habit and focus. Contact InfoWebsite: TerryLancaster.com Most Influential PersonDaniel Gilbert (Wrote the book, Stumbling on Happiness) Effect on EmotionsMindfulness has effected my emotions greatly, because my emotions used to run wildly. I never expressed my anger violently, I wasn't a screamer and yeller, but I could get angry and hold on to it for weeks. This was a huge detriment to my personal life, my family life and my married life. I'd

Breathing and Mindfulness Mode “If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath.” - Amit Ray I lived for quite a while without realizing that anxiety can be conquered by focusing on the breath. When I was a kid, riding mbike through the paths among the corn and bean fields, all you could feel was the amazing feeling of the air. You could breathe so deeply and the the breath felt fantastic. It was an incredibly good feeling with the country air blowing through my hair and being able to fill up with deep breaths of air. Sometimes in my life I didn't feel the relaxed feeling of deep breathing. Sometimes in my life when I faced anxiety, I felt like I just had to be in nature. I went there and walked or roller blading among the huge trees. I feel a part of the trees and of nature. That was the only way I could feel satiated. On Mindfulness Mode, many of the people I interview mention breathing and how important it is. Mindfulness and breathing go together for many of my guests. M

Dr. Gay Hendricks is one of the most outstanding figures in the field of relationships, transformation and bodymind therapy. He is an author and co-author of many best-selling books including Conscious Loving and Five Wishes. After a twenty-one-year career as a professor of Counseling Psychology at University Colorado, he and his wife, Katie, founded The Hendricks Institute, which is based in Ojai, California and offersseminars worldwide. Dr. Hendricks has  appeared on hundreds of shows including Oprah and 48 hours. He also founded The Spiritual Cinema Circle, which distributes inspirational movies to subscribers around the world. Contact InfoWebsite: www.Hendricks.com Facebook: Hearts In Harmony Most Influential PersonJiddu Krishnamurti, Indian Philosopher and Teacher - He said, 'If you can't meditate on a subway, you can't meditate'. Effect on EmotionsWhen I first began my mindfulness meditation practice forty years ago, I don't think I  knew anything about my emotions. I think meditation has opened up a