Mindfulness Mode

Terri Lonowski, M.Ed., is an accomplished thought leader, whose body of work in evolutionary communication is timely, impactful and deeply relevant, given today’s chaos and ‘loneliness pandemic’. Terri has had the honor of leading national Human Centered Design teams, which embraced empathy and Design Thinking, to showcase workforce innovations for the Obama Administration at The White House not once, but twice. Through this, professional and educational accomplishments, along with her own loneliness journey and inspiration from her Grandma Helga, Terri distinguished the five-elements of Soulful Listening™. When applied in our lives, these easily repeatable elements ease feelings of loneliness, create fulfilling connections, help us break free from limitations and inspire greater human potential. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.SoulfulListening.com Most Influential Person My Grandma Helga Effect on Emotions Mindfulness has given me the freedom to feel my emotions and letting them be what they are and letting them dissipate when the time is right. Thoughts on Breathing Breathing is essential. We just went through a brief experience and that is just at the core of who all of us are. Without breath, there's no life. Suggested Resources Book: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle Book: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill App: Calm Bullying Story In my family I had sibling bullying, my older brother. It would have been helpful to have those skills and tools at my disposal at that time. I fortunately later developed them and got to a place where I could have an understanding that those actions were from a place of pain within him. With that comes a soothing balm of love that could surround it all. At that moment when that was happening, that was rough. It knocks your self-esteem to the ground and a lot of self-doubt can creep in. Related Episodes 363 Leadership Skills and Business Performance; Rubye Bray 407 Employee To Entrepreneur; Steve Glaveski 558 Build Relationships With The Tribal App; Rachael Jackson Free Gift Do you want to become more calm, relaxed, peaceful, and content? If so, you can learn how by downloading this free ‘Waves of Content' Meditation by Bruce Langford. Unlock the secrets of calm by downloading the meditation here at MindfulnessMode.com/wavesofcontent

Nathen Aaren is an Entre-tainer and funding expert for heart-centered entrepreneurs. He helps them merge all of their passions into one life mission to plan, fund, and build their dream businesses. He's raised over one million dollars per client and worked with Fortune 500 companies and Grammy Award winning artists including The Olympics, CBS Sports, Lil Wayne, and Adidas. He is also a podcast producer and has produced two podcasts which charted #1 on iTunes. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.nathen.tv Youtube: www.youtube.com/nathen Instagram: www.instagram.com/NathenTV Phone or Text Nathen: 310-807-1998 Mention Mindfulness Mode Podcast for a free 15 minute consultation Most Influential Person Jess Littman, Mindfulness Coach Effect on Emotions Mindfulness has given me the ability to explore my emotions without judgment and basically understand the temperature, size and space of each emotion and allow me to be ok with that emotion so that I can release the emotions that are unnecessary with love. Thoughts on Breathing Breathing is incredible. I personally have a feeling that the reason the cold showers give me so much energy is not just because of the temperature, but because they cause me to start breathing so deeply. So breathing is the key and if you are ever in such a panic state that you cant even conceptualize the idea of meditating, forcing yourself to breathe is the emergency solution. Suggested Resources Book: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle App: Calm / Headspace Bullying Story When you break down bullying, it's a human being that is looking for some sort of validation or attention or love, and through their recklessness, as a lot of us are as kids, just having fun, laughing, crazy, just doing whatever we do, we find something that gets peoples’ attention. Think about a little baby who is trying to get attention and then it knocks something over and the mom responds. Then the kid starts laughing and now realizes that if it knocks stuff over, it’s going to get the attention and the validation it wants. The same thing happens in school. I genuinely think that the reason that someone is bullying, especially in younger years, has little or nothing to do with an actual issue or problem or pain that they’re having in their lives and other times it does have a lot to do with them expressing some other pain or challenge they’re dealing with maybe at home. That being said, the main thing that I’ve experienced was that person in Los Angeles taking advantage of me as a young person who was motivated and driven to be successful in the music industry. Related Episodes 166 Create a Nurturing Mindful Space; James Swan 154 Mindfulness To Deal With Anxiety; Jake Heilbrunn 263 Conscious Communications For Radical Change; Mary Shores Free Gift Become more calm, focused, and happy by reading the top 12 books recommended on the Mindfulness Mode Podcast. This 14-page ebook entitled '12 Must-Read Mindfulness Books' outlines each of the top books recommended by guests on the show. Get your digital copy now at  MindfulnessMode.com/top12books

Simone Figueroa is the Co-Founder and President of U-Thrive Educational Services, an organization that brings mental and emotional wellness programs to college students to help them manage stress, become more resilient, and thrive throughout their undergraduate experience and beyond. Simone graduated Cum Laude from the University of Florida with a Bachelors degree in Finance and concentration in Spirituality and Health. She also graduated top of her class from Columbia University with a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology in Education with an emphasis on Mind-Body Medicine. During her studies at Columbia University, Simone took a year long practicum in Positive Psychology and became fascinated with and quickly saw a need for Positive Education, which led to the start of U-Thrive Educational Services. Simone’s professional journey began at Canyon Ranch, a premier Health & Wellness Resort in Tucson, AZ where she held various positions ranging from Operations Manager of Health, Healing & Spiritual Wellness to Director of Guest Experience. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.UThriveEducation.com Most Influential Person My Parents Michael A. Singer, Author of The Untethered Soul Effect on Emotions Mindfulness has dampened my emotions when they need to be dampened and heightened them when they need to be heightened. They help me ride out the negative emotions in life and also help me appreciate and savour the positive ones. Thoughts on Breathing Breathing is the greatest gift. If we're breathing, we're alive. It is the tool we have with us everywhere we go. It's the easiest, quickest way we can drop into the present moment, by taking a few quick, deep breaths. Suggested Resources Book: The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer Book: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle Book: Living in Flow by Catherine Krame App: Calm / Headspace / Insight Timer Bullying Story In sixth grade I was bullied. When I think back to it now, I feel like I tried to compartmentalize and maybe put away some of the feelings that I felt. I feel like I knew that I was just chronically sad. I would eat lunch alone until I took it upon myself to find a new group. I had a group of friends and they decided one day that they didn't want to be my friend anymore. One of those individuals was my best friend in the world, who still is my best friend today and that's the only rift or argument we ever had in twenty-two years. Related Episodes 185 Better Leaders, Better Schools, Principal Daniel Bauer 014 Hans Hageman; The US Senate To A Harlem Middle School 331 Become An Empowered Educator; Jen Molitor Free Gift Do you want to improve the focus, drive, and productivity of your employees? If so, you can learn how by downloading, '10 Simple & Effective Ways to Increase Mindfulness in the Workplace Now', a free PDF at MindfulnessMode.com/workplacep.

Wade Lightheart is a 3-Time Canadian national All Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed as a vegetarian. He is a former Mr. Universe Competitor and host of The Awesome Health podcast. Wade Lightheart is one of the world’s premier authorities on Natural Nutrition and Training Methods. He majored in Sports Science at the University of New Brunswick and has authored numerous books on health, nutrition, and exercise which have sold in over 80 countries. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.BioOptimizers.com Podcast: The Awesome Health Podcast Most Influential Person Dr. David Hawkins, author of Power Vs. Force Effect on Emotions Mindfulness is great. It's allowed me to first recognize the positive emotions as well as the negative emotions in my life and seek out ways to mitigate the negative and accentuate the positive. [show-notes-emotions] Thoughts on Breathing Breathing is something I practice every morning. Breathing is unusual. You can do it without thinking or with thinking. It's probably the most under-represented form of health optimization there is. I think you can achieve almost anything through great breath-work. [show-notes-breathing] Suggested Resources Book: Power Vs. Force: The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior by David Hawkins Book:  Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender by David Hawkins App: Braintap Bullying Story There was a situation that took place about 18 years ago when I was getting ready for the world championships. I was at single digit body fat, really low. Body fat so low that you could see the muscles contract in my face when I ate. The diet my coach had me on at the time involved rice cakes. This person comes up to me and says, you can't eat rice cakes, you'll get fat. I wasn't that mindful at the moment. Related Episodes 444 Live The Life You Love; Nick Santonastasso 336 Be Bold and Never Be Old; Rico Caveglio 367 Moving In Mindful Motion; Diana Seeger Free Gift Become more calm, focused, and happy by reading the top 12 books recommended on the Mindfulness Mode Podcast. This 14-page ebook entitled '12 Must-Read Mindfulness Books' outlines each of the top books recommended by guests on the show. Get your digital copy now at  MindfulnessMode.com/top12books  

Erika Flint is an award-winning hypnotist, three time best-selling author, speaker on hypnosis and the self-actualized mind, and a co-host of the popular podcast series Hypnosis, Etc. She is the founder of Cascade Hypnosis Center for Training & Services in Bellingham, Washington and the author of Lighter: Create Lasting and Healthy Habits To Lose Weight and Keep It Off For Life Without The Struggle. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: https://cascadehypnosiscenter.com Podcast: Hypnosis Etc. Book: Can You Be A Hypnotist: How To Create A Fulfilling and Lucrative Career Helping People With Modern and Professional Hypnosis by Erika Flint Most Influential Person Wayne Dyer www.waynedyer.com Effect on Emotions I get to enjoy the good emotions. I get to understand what some of what we call bad emotions are telling me. It's a feedback loop. For example what is anger telling me, what is fear telling me? If I understand those things and label them, negative feelings go down. We get to experience the richness of emotion like music, we get to hear all the notes, and to feel it in your body. So now, because of mindfulness, I get to feel love at such a rich and deep level. Thoughts on Breathing Breathing is everything. Breathing is our connection to life and when you breathe in, (the word inspiration means ‘to breathe into'). If there was only one thing I could ever teach, it would be breath work, because our breath is connected to our nervous system which is connected to how we function. I believe you can control everything with your breath. Suggested Resources Book: The Power Of Now by Eckhart Tolle Book: Reprogram Your Weight: Stop Thinking About Food All the Time by Erika Flint Book: Lighter: Eliminate Emotional Eating by Erika Flint Book: Can You Be A Hypnotist: How To Create A Fulfilling and Lucrative Career Helping People With Modern and Professional Hypnosis by Erika Flint App: Calm and Insight Timer Bullying Story Bullying shows up in my practice all the time. The bullies are often the adults. A lot of times, teachers are doing the bullying. I had a client who was really distressed because she wanted to lose weight, but she was being bullied at work. No one at work believed her. There were two women at work who were gossiping and saying mean things. The manager in this situation was not mindful at all; he was having his own problem with his daughter. As a result, he couldn't see to fix the situation. Related Episodes 398 Hypnotic Business Systems; Jason Linett 313 Let Life Flow Like The Seasons; Krysti Tursnik 148 Look At The Greatness of Your True Nature: Michelle Dutro Special Offer Get the Movie featuring Bob Proctor, Marie Diamond and others – “How Thoughts Become Things” (This is an affiliate Link). Learn how to manifest the life of your dreams, with Joe Vitale, Travis Fox, Meagan Fettes, Dr. John Demartini, and others. Download the movie for only $19.00.

David Tomen knows firsthand the power of nootropics. He’s considered by many to be the foremost nootropics expert in the field. He’s the author of Head First as well as the founder of the Nootropics Expert web site, a site devoted to optimizing your brain with nootropic supplements. He joins us today to talk about the power of nootropics from stacking to dosage, and much more. David’s journey began when he was diagnosed with adult ADD and put on Ritalin. It seemed to really help his ability to focus, until 2012 when he ended up in the ER. He had a laundry list of symptoms about 2 pages long and his doctors did extensive tests (including for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, which came back negative). The only diagnosis he was given was hypothyroid. Determined to find a natural way to treat his attention issues along with his memory function, he went into full exploration mode of nootropics. He tried multiple combinations of supplements, various dosages and lifestyle changes until he found what works best for him. Today he has a specific stack he takes every day and also uses his years of extensive research and experimentation to help others through his books, podcasts, copywriting and personal consultations. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.NootropicsExpert.com Book: Head First: The Complete Guide To Healing and Optimizing Your Brain With Nootropic Supplements by David Tomen Origins of the word Nootropics There was a man named Dr. Cornelius E. Giurgea who was a psychologist and chemist. He was working with Pavlov back in St. Petersburg back in 1963 and he invented a thing called piracetam. Piracetam was technically the first nootropic. He invented piracetam to solve motion sickness. It turned out piracetam did not help motion sickness but it was a cognitive enhancer. It helped people's memory, so it was put out as a prescription drug. Since 1963 there have been many derivatives of piracetams called racetams. Nootropics Misconceptions That you need a prescription to get nootropics. We consider nootropics as cocoa, caffeine, CBD oil, zinc, and vitamin D because they all influence the brain in one way or another. Most Popular Topics People seem to be most interested in specific substances. I'm getting a lot of traffic to the Lion's Mane page. The best nootropics for anxiety is popular right now, probably because of COVID19. ADHD and ADD are also popular topics. Black Seed Oil is becoming popular. Suggested Resources Free Book: Secrets of the Optimized Brain by David Tomen Book: Head First: The Complete Guide To Healing and Optimizing Your Brain With Nootropic Supplements by David Tomen App: Go to www.NootropicsExpert.com and do a keyword search on whatever your problem is. Bullying Story There was this kid named Steven who was a real bully at a church camp. Finally I went berserk and I threw him through a window. I probably could have diffused the situation if I had known what I know today. Related Episodes 290 Wellness Force Radio Host, Josh Trent 319 Make Boundaries Your Breakthrough; Michael Levitt 467 Success Principles of Amazon's Jeff Bezos; Steve Anderson Free Gift Get the Awaken With Focus 12-Minute Guided Meditation by Bruce Langford. Be alert and focused after waking. Feel invigorated, fresh, and dynamic. Let your vibrancy feed those around you. Be the energetic person you desire to be. Click here: www.MindfulnessMode.com/AwakenWithFocus

Kendra Kirane oversees Creative Arts Therapy and Wellness at an addiction center in New York City called Wellbridge. She emphasizes the universal language of art as an essential process in therapy including music, dance/movement and drama. She empowers individuals to be seen, heard and understood on the path toward recovery from addiction. Recognizing wellness is a key feature of sustainable recovery, Kendra prioritizes delivery of recreational therapy, fitness programming and nutrition to promote restoration and healthy lifestyle choices. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.Wellbridge.org Most Influential Person Jon Kabat Zinn Effect on Emotions Mindfulness is more than a full mind, it's body fullness, a heart fullness and it helps us manage our emotions, or access the emotions. Thoughts on Breathing Breathing is always with us, it's a gift. We're lucky to be able to have breathing with us at all times, but also to manage it when we need to. It's an anchor, it's like our home base.  Suggested Resources Book: Still The Mind: An Introduction To Meditation by Allan Watts Book: Mindfulness and the Arts Therapies: Theory and Practice by Laury Rappaport App: 10 Percent Happier Bullying Story Mindfulness is noticing in the moment when a self-judgment arises. When the inner critic or the inner bully decides to rear it's head into our stream of consciousness and our stream of thoughts, it's important to remind ourselves that the more we can build our mindfulness muscles, the more compassion we can discover within ourselves, and the less room there is for that inner critic to exist.  Related Episodes Three Keys To Juggling Work and Family; Connie Benjamin 107 Connect With Family Through Mindfulness; Clem Harrod 491 Sing, Rap, Dance, and Celebrate Life; BriGuel Free Gift Do you want to improve the focus, drive, and productivity of your employees? If so, you can learn how by downloading, '10 Simple & Effective Ways to Increase Mindfulness in the Workplace Now', a free PDF at MindfulnessMode.com/workplacep.

Robin Hills is the director of Ei4Change, a company specialized in emotional intelligence, positive psychology and neuroscience. He is the Author of two books on the topic and his educational programs on resilience and emotional intelligence are the most comprehensive education that’s out there – his material is used in educational establishments in South Africa and India. Robin has taught more than 70,000 students in 175+ countries and has delivered keynote speeches at conferences across the world including at Harvard University. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Company: www.ei4change.com Website: www.ei4change.com Most Influential Person David Bowie Effect on Emotions Being more mindful and more aware of my emotions and the impact it has on me and other people is the way in which I work with mindfulness and emotional intelligence. Sometimes I don't get it right.  Thoughts on Breathing If I stop breathing I stop living, so I feel that appropriate use of breath and concentration on breath is very useful in terms of mindfulness. If I have 5 minutes, 10 minutes, or 10 seconds, I think to myself, now is the time to focus on my breathing and I can have a mindful minute.  Suggested Resources Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey Book: The Authority Guide to Emotional Resilience in Business by Robin Hills Book: The Authority Guide to Behaviour in Business by Robin Hills App: Hayday Farming App Bullying Story I had an experience around the concept of bullying. About 10 years ago I was doing some research with a colleague of mine who works with EI4Change, Doug Haynes. Doug and I were researching this concept of resilience. Everybody was talking about resilience, but what does it mean? We put together something called, Images of Resilience. Later, we set about designing and creating cards that supported the field of bullying. We covered confidence and assertiveness and rising to the challenge, with a knight fighting a dragon. Both of the cards have now been integrated into the coaching toolbox. This has resulted in wonderful, cathartic conversations around bullying in organizations, schools, and industry.    Related Episodes 414 Mental and Emotional Growth; Karen Millsap 312 Understand Your Emotions; JP Glossinger 311 Become The Steward of Your Emotions; Mellisa Seaman 264 Creative Marketing With Diane Curran 036 Get Into Your Feelings; Don Hutcheson Free Gift Become more calm, focused, and happy by reading the top 12 books recommended on the Mindfulness Mode Podcast. This 14-page ebook entitled '12 Must-Read Mindfulness Books' outlines each of the top books recommended by guests on the show. Get your digital copy now at  MindfulnessMode.com/top12books

Ed Latimore is a former professional heavyweight boxer, a competitive chess player, a physicist, a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard, and a bestselling author. Ed’s writing focuses on self-development, realizing your potential, and sobriety — all of which he approaches from personal experience, having overcome poverty and addiction. Ed is a strong advocate for sobriety and overcoming pornography addiction and has been sober since 2013. He earned a Physics degree at age33 and is a veteran of The United States Army National Guard. He is also is an avid chess player, having been featured in American Chess Magazine. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.edlatimore.com Blog: https://edlatimore.com/newsletter/ Most Influential Person My coach, Tommy Yankello. Effect on Emotions Things upset me, but I recognize that and I do something about it. I have a lot of strategies to keep myself from ever reaching a point of where the anger is even remotely out of control. If I get too angry, my body's not used to the chemical changes that go on when you get angry. I hurt for about a day. My head hurts, I'm on edge, and I feel pain. Thoughts on Breathing When you pay attention to your breathing, your body's going to force you to do it. You can't choke yourself out, right, or hold your breath into oblivion. Calmly use it to put your mind on something. You always have your breath and your heart beat, which is kinda related, and that's another automatic system you can put your mind on. Suggested Resources Book: Not Caring What Other People Think Is a Superpower: Insights From A Heavyweight Boxer by Ed Latimore App: The Forest App Bullying Story Abuse and picking on the little guy bothers me so much. The only time I ever got in trouble in the military, I watched an officer use his rank to kinda get in front of some people. That bugged me to no end. It took a lot of energy. I knew that was a battle that would end badly and would probably cost me. I hate when people are picked on who are not strong enough to defend themselves. It think it comes from being a competitor. Related Episodes 068 World Class Wrestler Riley Otto 101 Olympic Boxer Daniel Hayes 167 World Champion Joggler, Gabrielle Foran Free Gift Do you want to become more calm, relaxed, peaceful, and content? If so, you can learn how by downloading this free ‘Waves of Content' Meditation by Bruce Langford. Unlock the secrets of calm by downloading the meditation here at MindfulnessMode.com/wavesofcontent