The Mindful Midlife Crisis

Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com.This week, Billy talks about the importance of promoting your success and fostering a positive, collaborative environment. He also discusses how social media can be leveraged as a powerful tool for recognizing you and the significance of being genuine and authentic when sharing and celebrating your accomplishments. With personal experiences and practical strategies, this episode will inspire you to embrace the power of promoting yourself and reap the benefits of mindfulness in your own life.If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well:Episode 100--How to Make Radical Life Changes with Bianca ThomasEpisode 56--How to Balance High Performance, Relationships, and Happiness with Christine ChangAll of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.comJoin the Mindful Midlife Community! Members receive: *Access to our weekly meditation sessions*20% off all programs like the newly released Mindfulness for Anxiety! *Stress level, mindful awareness, and personality profile assessments designed to help you reflect, learn, and grow!  Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code!Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis!We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends.Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com.  Follow us!  Instagram:  @mindful_midlife_crisisTwitter:  @mindfulmidlife Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis PodcastLinkedIn: Billy LahrPlease leave us a 5-Star Review!  Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it!We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast.   Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. Thank you so much!  Support the show

Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com.In this week’s episode, Billy talks with Bianca Thomas, a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and Coach, co-host of Evolve Ventures podcast, and the COO, CFO, and Co-Founder of Evolve Ventures Technologies LLC., a global tech company whose mission is to accelerate the mindset of the world to shift to unlimited potential through combining beneficial insights drawn from elite brain health and peak team performers through executive leadership.Bianca uses her extensive life experiences and a degree in psychology to help others understand and embrace their own identity, live in alignment with their highest values, change their limiting beliefs and create radical transformations in their lives. She is here today to share her own journey towards self-realization, self-love, and self-belief and how she applies this to her work as a therapist and in her own life.Billy and Bianca discuss:–Concerns about how her clients and/or potential clients may perceive her due to her vulnerability on her podcast –How she avoids projecting her own past trauma onto her clients–How having low self-worth can attract other people with low self-worth and what to do about it–Her battle with body image issues–The concept of always loving yourself and if that is even possibleWant more from Bianca Thomas?IG and Evolve Ventures websiteIf you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well:Episode 3–The Only Way Out Is Through: Billy Battles His Demons with MindfulnessEpisode 4–What Is Mindfulness? with Sarah Rudell BeachEpisode 62--How BOTH Meditation AND Medication Can Support Your Mental Health with Bryan PiattEpisode 90--It's Not Weak to Speak with Simon Rinne, Part 1Episode 91--It's Not Weak to Speak with Simon Rinne, Part 2Sign up for the Mindful Midlife Community Virtual Mindfulness Sessions!All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.comGet a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code!Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis!We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends.Sign up for our newsletter!   Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics?Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com.Follow us!Instagram:  @mindful_midlife_crisisTwitter:  @mindfulmidlifeFacebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis PodcastLinkedIn: Billy LahrPlease leave us a 5-Star Review!  Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it!Support the show

In this conversation with Genie Love, a dedicated ADHD and autism coach with 20 years in special education, listeners gain insight into navigating adult neurodivergence. Genie highlights the nuances between neurodivergence and executive functioning, while sharing strategies to manage ADHD symptoms that may emerge later in life. She underscores the impact of social media on attention, defines emotional immaturity versus executive functioning disorders, and suggests environment adjustments for enhanced focus. Her approach melds mindfulness with practical tools for success.

Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com.In this week’s episode, Billy talks with Dr. Shree Walker, the founder of Resilient Walker. She formerly served as Director of Special Education and Special Education Local Plan Area in Los Angeles County and as the Director of Section 504 and Special Populations for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools in Nashville, Tennessee. She also served as an Adjunct Professor at Belmont University and serves on the leadership committee for the Sexual Assault Center, Nashville, Tennessee. She is here today to share how she navigated her own adverse childhood experiences and why taking ownership of our own self-care is so important.  Billy and Dr. Walker discuss:–The adverse childhood experiences she has experienced in her lifetime –How the brain changes after experiencing trauma–How the financial impact of ACEs not only affects the individuals who undergo the trauma but also impacts the American taxpayer–Dr. Walker’s rebuttal to Dr. Hovington’s “Nature vs. Nurture” take–How resilience and grit differ but work together–How gratitude, compassion, and mindfulness help build resiliencyBe sure to check out Episode 71--Navigating Trauma through Resilience with Dr. Shree Walker as well!Want more from Dr. Shree Walker?Check out her website and IG. You can email her at: shree.walker@resilientwalker.comIf you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well:Episode 72--Acts of Service As Self-Care with Dr. Lina HajiEpisode 22--How to Normalize and Prioritize Mental Health Conversations with Our Children with Tandra Rutledge from the American Foundation for Suicide PreventionSign up for the Mindful Midlife Community Virtual Mindfulness Sessions!All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.comGet a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code!Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis!We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends.Sign up for our newsletter!   Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics?Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com.Follow us!Instagram:  @mindful_midlife_crisisTwitter:  @mindfulmidlifeFacebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis PodcastLinkedIn: Billy LahrPlease leave us a 5-Star Review!  Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it!We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast.   YoSupport the show

Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com.In this week’s episode, Billy talks with Dr. Cindy Hovington, a mom of three with a doctorate degree in neuroscience.  She is the founder of Curious Neuron and the co-founder of Wondergrade, which is an app you can download that supports all members of your family through short emotional regulation and mindfulness activities. She is also the host of the Curious Neuron Podcast, which supports parents by offering scientifically-backed parenting advice. Billy and Cindy discuss:–Losing your shit as a parent (even when you’re a neuroscientist!)–What parents are doing RIGHT when it comes to nurturing their children’s emotional needs–Where parents could get better when it comes to nurturing their child’s emotional learning in your experience–Why it is important to teach children how to sit in sadness–Nature vs. Nurture, and which one wins in a Mortal Kombat fightWant more from Dr. Cindy Hovington?Check out her Instagram, Curious Neuron Podcast, and more hereIf you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well:Episode 7--The Daddy Brain, the Little Boy Brain, and the Teenage Boy BrainEpisode 9--The Emotionally Mature Male Brain Episode 13--The Mommy Brain, the Little Girl Brain, and the Teenage Girl Brain with Judie Goslin Episode 14--The Pregnant Momma Brain with Michelle PanEpisode 18--The Emotionally Mature Female Brain with Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Krista MargolisEpisode 22--How to Normalize and Prioritize Mental Health Conversations with Our Children with Tandra RutledgeEpisode 23--Parenting and Working with Children with ADHD with Tandra RutledgeEpisode 24--Parenting a Child with Special Needs with Shannon Essler-PettyEpisode 76--How to Beautifully Co-Parent with Your Ex with Anna SkenderSign up for the Mindful Midlife Community Virtual Mindfulness Sessions!All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.comGet a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code!If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends.Sign up for our newsletter!   For questions and comments email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com.Follow us!IG:  @mindful_midlife_crisisTwitter:  @mindfulmidlifeFB: The Mindful Midlife Crisis PodcastLinkedIn: Billy LahrPlease leave us a 5-Star Review!  Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast likeSupport the show

Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com.In this week's solo episode, I get vulnerable and share my current emotional and mental state. Although my two months in Japan have been incredibly meaningful, I've been experiencing a multitude of challenging emotions that stem from feeling completely overwhelmed with the wide range of life changes I'm currently going through, but I feel that I am now ready to reintroduce some structure into my life once I get back to Seoul this week. Additionally, I describe how my mindfulness practice and therapy have given me the tools to navigate this transitional period with more curiosity, openness, compassion, and awareness.  Sign up for the Mindful Midlife Community Virtual Mindfulness Sessions!All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.comGet a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code!Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis!We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends.Sign up for our newsletter!   Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics?Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com.Follow us!Instagram:  @mindful_midlife_crisisTwitter:  @mindfulmidlifeFacebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis PodcastLinkedIn: Billy LahrPlease leave us a 5-Star Review!  Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it!We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast.   Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. Thank you so much!Support the show

Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com.In this week’s episode, Billy talks with Steven English, an ICF Professional Certified Coach, a TEDx speaker, a trained Facilitator,  and a Founder of multiple Toastmasters public speaking clubs. Throughout his 22 years in engineering, Steven served as a trainer to Fortune 500 organizations as well as influencing and managing company-wide change management activities. Steven specializes in helping introverted leaders find their voice so they can create impact and helps teams improve communication to achieve top performance. He is here today to talk about how he helps introverts find their voice as well as share his journey through finding joy in disappointing others.Billy and Steven discuss:–The social lubricating effect of drinking and his relationship with alcohol–What he means by “finding joy in disappointing others”–The strategies used to establish healthy relationships as an introvert–The double meaning of BS and how he helps others use their voice and create impact–What people get wrong about introvertsWatch his TEDx Finding Joy by Disappointing Others hereWant more from Steven English? Check out his LinkedInIf you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well:Episode 42--Trash the Checklist with Dr. Yolanda Holloway and Tiffany ByrdEpisode 43: F*ck Being Fine with Transformational Coach Lori SaitzEpisode 58--How to Make Being Selfish Work for You with Val JonesEpisode 5–Brian's Battle with BoozeEpisode 46--The Trail to Recovery and Redemption with Michael MosherEpisode 61--Question the Drink with Gray Area Expert Kari SchwearAll of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.comSign up for the Mindful Midlife Community Virtual Mindfulness Sessions!Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code!Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis!We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends.Sign up for our newsletter!   Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics?Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com.Follow us!Instagram:  @mindful_midlife_crisisTwitter:  @mindfulmidlifeFacebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis PodcastLinkedIn: Billy LahrPlease leave us a 5-Star Review!  Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it!We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to Support the show

Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com.In this week’s episode, Billy talks with Jennifer Walton, the Chief Brand Officer for Sky Nile Consulting, lover of Beyonce, and grower of beautiful things like gardens, her kids, her happy marriage, you name it, Jennifer is turning it into something amazing.  She is here today to talk about becoming your own Chief Brand Officer.Billy and Jennifer discuss:–Why Jennifer decided to decline the opportunity to do a TEDTalk on failure–Whether people get intimidated by or gravitate towards her–How she continues to crush it professionally while being mindful of burnout –What it means to “be your own chief brand officer”  –How she and her husband find synergy as business partners and life partnersWant more from Jennifer Walton?Check out her Instagram and LinkedInListen to her conversation with past guest and Why I Left host Brian AquartIf you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well:Episode 93--Get Authentic with Marques OgdenEpisode 29--Discover Your Inner Awesome by Being Unapologetically You with Life Coach Jill DahlerEpisode 30--Outperform the Norm with Personal Performance Coach Scott WelleEpisode 42--Trash the Checklist with Dr. Yolanda Holloway and Tiffany ByrdEpisode 43: F*ck Being Fine with Transformational Coach Lori SaitzEpisode 64--How to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out During Your Job Search with Jessica Fiesta GeorgeAll of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.comSign up for the Mindful Midlife Community Virtual Mindfulness Sessions!Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code!Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis!We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends.Sign up for our newsletter!   Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics?Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com.Follow us!Instagram:  @mindful_midlife_crisisTwitter:  @mindfulmidlifeFacebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis PodcastLinkedIn: Billy LahrPlease leave us a 5-Star Review!  Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it!We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buSupport the show

Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com.In this week’s episode, Billy talks with Marques Ogden, the host of the Get Authentic podcast and a former NFL player. Marques is also a keynote speaker, business coach, and corporate consultant with a unique approach to elevating people and the company’s success to the next level. Marques creates presentations designed around The Success Cycle, which brings value back to the core basics of fundamental relationship building and success when it comes to communication, sales, leadership, management, generational issues, transition, innovation, customer experience, and diversity & inclusion.Billy and Marques discuss:–How being open about failures made him more authentic–Keeping it real–How to balance ego so it doesn't get carried away–The life lessons he is teaching his kidsWant more from Marques Ogden?Check out his IG, website, and LinkedInIf you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well:Episode 29--Discover Your Inner Awesome by Being Unapologetically You with Life Coach Jill DahlerEpisode 30--Outperform the Norm with Personal Performance Coach Scott WelleEpisode 31--Ride the Wave of Healthy Risk-Taking with John WessingerEpisode 51--The Pursuit for Higher Consciousness with Dr. David DeMarkisEpisode 58--How to Make Being Selfish Work for You with Val JonesAll of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.comSign up for the Mindful Midlife Community Virtual Mindfulness Sessions!Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code!Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis!We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends.Sign up for our newsletter!   Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics?Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com.Follow us!Instagram:  @mindful_midlife_crisisTwitter:  @mindfulmidlifeFacebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis PodcastLinkedIn: Billy LahrPlease leave us a 5-Star Review!  Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it!We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast.   Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. Thank you so much!Support the show

Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com.This week’s solo episode has a little bit of everything–a travel update from Japan, a history lesson about Kyoto and Buddhism,  a life lesson about impermanence from cherry blossom trees, and a guided meditation about sitting with pleasant, unpleasant, and neutral thoughts.  If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well:Episode 88--Strength at Every Angle with Venus LauEpisode 90--It's Not Weak to Speak with Simon Rinne, Part 1Episode 91--It's Not Weak to Speak with Simon Rinne, Part 2Episode 39--Billy Shares the Lessons He Learned during His Trip to Portugal, Spain, and DakarSummer Session 2--Billy Stretches Out His Comfort Zone Pizza Dough in Puerto Vallarta with Special Guest Dr. David DeMarkisSummer Session 1--How Billy's Pacific Northwest Road Trip Manifested into Anxious AttachmentEpisode 3–The Only Way Out Is Through: Billy Overcomes His Demons through MindfulnessSign up for the Mindful Midlife Community Virtual Mindfulness Sessions! All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.comGet a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code!Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis!We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends.Sign up for our newsletter!  We send out new guided meditations each Sunday!  Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics?Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com.Follow us!Instagram:  @mindful_midlife_crisisTwitter:  @mindfulmidlifeFacebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis PodcastLinkedIn: Billy LahrPlease leave us a 5-Star Review!  Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it!We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast.   Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. Thank you so much!Support the show