Leadership Voyage S4E15: From Pressure to Peace - Brian Reich on Mindfulness and Remembering to Just Breathe
Text Jason @ Leadership Voyage
About Brian Reich in his own words:
I don’t regret it. I worked hard. I played hard. But looking back, I can see it was just a little too much.
For more than three decades, I worked in the high-pressure world of automotive manufacturing. I led teams, hit deadlines, and managed stress—or so I thought. Then on December 12, 2019, everything changed. Lying on a hospital table, I had to face the toll my lifestyle had taken. That was the wake-up call. I chose a different path.
At first the plan was simple: eat better, move more, sleep well. That’s it. Then something deeper emerged. Mindfulness, meditation, and awareness weren’t part of the plan. But they became the foundation. What began as physical recovery turned into a reset in how I live, think, and show up.
These days I live by four pillars of health: nutrition, movement, rest, and cognitive awareness. In a world that moves fast and rewards distraction, the most important thing we can do is slow down and pay attention. Awareness isn't extra. It’s essential.
That’s what The Unscripted Mind is about. Not a brand or concept. A way of being. A quiet refusal to be programmed by culture, by algorithms, or by conditioning. Staying human in a world trying to automate us. Becoming a cognitive dissident, one who questions what they’ve been taught, even when it’s comfortable. Especially then.
Now at 60, with a measured biological age just under 50, I’m medication free and learning to live on my own terms. A life grounded in presence, simplicity, and meaningful work.
Find more at just breathe.ghost.io
Contact: justbreathe.rcl@gmail.com
Book: Life in Motion
Interested in connecting?
Brian is open to conversations with aligned podcasts, event organizers, and communities exploring mindful living, leadership, and personal transformation. Reach out to start a dialogue.
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SHOW NOTES
Mindfulness in Life’s Game
Life is like a football game:
- On the field — You're immersed in action, focused only on your position.
- From the sidelines — You pause, take a breath, and see more of the field.
- In the stands — Your perspective expands. You see both teams, the mascots, the crowd. You remember you're part of something larger.
Mindfulness helps you shift between these perspectives:
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