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Chris is the Founder and CEO of Interchanges, a strategic digital marketing agency, that has generated 1.4 Billion dollars of revenue for their clients over the past 19 years. Chris' company has worked with medium-sized businesses all the way up to Fortune 500 companies. Colo CSX, Lamborghini, Palace Resorts and Hard Rock hotels are all happy clients to name a few. He is also the Founder and Head Performance Coach of Live Large Coaching. Chris' true passion is helping people get from where they are in life to where they want to be. Chris believes that there are 3 stages of life that should be rigorously pursued: Moving from survival to stability, stability to success and success to significance. He has helped his students start successful businesses, get out of debt, improve their relationships, get promoted, believe in themselves and take massive action towards their dreams in life. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Company: Live Large Academy Website: LiveLargeAcademy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachchrispatterson/ Youtube: Chris Patterson Daily Most Influential Person Zig Ziglar and his Dad Effect on Emotions “I think we're out of synch if emotions are running our lives.” “I can't stress the importance of mindfulness just for happiness alone.” Thoughts on Breathing “Mindfulness apps got these breathing excersices.” “It brings the heart rate down, gives you a sense of peace both mind and body.” Suggested Resources Book: See You at the Top by Zig Ziglar App: Calm Bullying Story “I changed from being the one who's being the bullied to being the one who bullied the bullies.” Free Gift Become more calm, focused and happy by reading the top 12 books recommended on the Mindfulness Mode Podcast. This mini 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

Diane R. Gehart, Ph.D., is an author, an award-winning professor of Counseling and Family Therapy at California State University, Northridge, and a practicing psychotherapist. Some of her areas of specialty are Buddhist psychology, sexual abuse, gender, relationships, mental health recovery, qualitative research, and education in family therapy and counseling. Diane also teaches mindfulness for kids. Her research has been featured in newspapers, radio shows, and television worldwide. In her new book, Mindfulness for Chocolate Lovers, Dr. Gehart combines wit, wisdom, and a touch of sweetness to help you uncover playful ways to transform any aspect of your life. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: DianeGehart.com, MindfulSchool.net Book: Mindfulness for Chocolate Lovers Most Influential Person The Dalai Lama Effect on Emotions “It helped me to find peace even in really difficult situations that I've been through.” “It changed how I relate to my emotions entirely.” Thoughts on Breathing “Just focusing on my breathing has beconme this sanctuary where I can find peace in the middle of very hectic days.” Suggested Resources Book: Mindfulness for Chocolate Lovers Book: Peace is Every Step App: Insight Timer, Headspace Free Gift Join the FREE Inspirational Leadership Summit. With over 35 speakers, experts on topics like Emotional Intelligence and being a top leader. Including Dorie Clark, Michael Neeley, Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence and I'll be a speaker there too. Go to www.MindfulnessMode.com/ILS

Jim Stavis is a triple organ transplant survivor. He was diagnosed at age 17 with Juvenile diabetes; his early diagnosis served to motivate him to take action towards success in business and in life. He started a business, got married and had a family knowing that he may not live past age 50. In his 40’s it became apparent he would need a rare triple organ transplant to replace his heart, kidney and pancreas. Now, 14 years later, Jim promotes organ donation and has developed a true understanding of how to overcome great adversity. He has written a book about it called ‘When Hope Is Your Only Option’, is a frequent speaker and is also featured in a documentary called Source Of Hope. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: JimStavis.com Blog: http://www.jimstavis.com/jimspeaks Book: When Hope is Your Only Option Most Influential Person His wife Effect on Emotions “I don't have the fear that I once did and it made me resilient.” “It has given me a great perspective in terms of what I've been able to accomplish and the impact I've made on others Thoughts on Breathing “It's not breathing per se, I'm very aware of my heart because of my health.” “To me, it signifies life.” Suggested Resources Book: The Alchemist Book: When Hope is Your Only Option App: n/a Free Gift Have you struggled with social media? I’ve received a huge boost from a tool called ‘MeetEdgar’. MeetEdgar puts your social media on autopilot by making it easy to schedule and automate your content for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn. www.MeetEdgar.com Get a 2nd month free with this link: www.MindfulnessMode.com/edgar

Dana Look-Arimoto is the Founder and CEO of Phoenix, a leadership and executive coaching company that helps corporations and leaders transform at an accelerated rate. As an advisor, coach, speaker, mentor, and author of Stop Settling, Settle Smart, Dana is evangelizing her new mindset, method, and movement to destroy the myth of work-life balance. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Company: Phoenix Website: SettleSmart.com Book: Stop Settling, Settle Smart Instagram: Danatothe5th Twitter: @danatothe5th Facebook: Dana Look-Arimoto Email: answers@lookarimoto.com Most Influential Person Ron Mester Effect on Emotions “It has made them more accessible.” Thoughts on Breathing “It's huge and when I'm not breathing, I know it and I do something about it.” Suggested Resources Book: A Whole New Mind Book: Stop Settling, Settle Smart App: Ten Percent Happier Free Gift Join the FREE Inspirational Leadership Summit. With over 35 speakers, experts on topics like Emotional Intelligence and being a top leader. Including Dorie Clark, Michael Neeley, Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence and I'll be a speaker there too. Go to www.MindfulnessMode.com/ILS

Suvrat Bhargave, M.D. is a renowned and respected educator, speaker, and board-certified psychiatrist. He specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry and has an uncanny ability to relate to a multi-demographic audience because of his deep level of empathy. Suvrat is affectionately known for his “relatable expertise”, and is highly sought after to lecture on such challenging topics as personal growth, effective parenting, relationship satisfaction, and mental health conditions. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website:  DrBhargave.com Book: A Moment of Insight Facebook: facebook.com/AMomentofInsight Most Influential Person Dr. Brian Weiss – Author Effect on Emotions “Mindfulness has given me a way to fully feel but not get stuck in my feeling and allow it to flow.” Thoughts on Breathing Suggested Resources Book: Many Lives, Many Masters by Dr. Brian Weiss Book: Autobigraphy of a Yogi Book: A Moment of Insight App: n/a Bullying Story “The connection going back to the childhood abuse seemingly told me that I was defective in all kinds of ways.” “The ones that probably triggered my shame the greatest was when kids threw out slurs about sexuality.” Free Gift Have you struggled with social media? I’ve received a huge boost from a tool called ‘MeetEdgar’. MeetEdgar puts your social media on autopilot by making it easy to schedule and automate your content for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn. www.MeetEdgar.com Get a 2nd month free with this link: www.MindfulnessMode.com/edgar

Rajshree Patel is a mind and meditation expert and an international self-awareness coach, teacher, and speaker. She has taught hundreds of thousands of people in more than 35 countries the power of meditation, mindfulness, and breathwork. Contained in her mindfulness toolbox are ancient techniques for accessing lost creativity leading to personal fulfillment. Patel has guided government leaders, families, Oscar-winning filmmakers and Fortune 500 executives to help them understand how to let go of stress and be more fulfilled in their lives. She has given talks at organizations including NBC Universal, IBM, LinkedIn, Gap, The World Bank, Shell Oil, Morgan Stanley, Harvard University, and the United Nations. Rajshree is a senior teacher with the Art of Living Foundation. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: RajshreePatel.com Book: The Power of Vital Force Most Influential Person Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Effect on Emotions “I used to be very emotional, very impatient.” “Before I go off the Richter scale, I can regulate down just through the breath, not suppress.” Thoughts on Breathing “That is something that I do consciously everyday.” “When I'm surrounded by negativity or a stressful environment, I let my mind do whatever it's doing, I fall on my breath not to focus but as an exercise.” Suggested Resources Book: The Power of Vital Force Book: The Little Prince App: The Art of Living Journey Bullying Story “I did not realize it before that I was bullied, in a sense it was. No one really knew what it meant when I said I'm from India. I was associated with American Indian.” “I couldn't defend and express myself.” Free Gift Do you need to buy a URL, aka website address or a domain name? Go to www.Hover.com to purchase domain names. Full customer service by web or phone. Get $2.00 off your 1st purchase www.MindfulnessMode.com/hover

Archana Shetty empowers leaders to be incredibly impactful and inspirational while maintaining their impact with no chance of burnout. She is an expert in emotional intelligence and peak performance and is heading an upcoming summit called the Inspirational Leadership Summit 2019. Archana is also the founder of NextGenLeadership; a model for transformational leadership focusing on emotional intelligence and wellbeing. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: ArchanaShetty.com Blog: http://archanashetty.com/blog/ LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com Inspirational Leadership Summit: https://inspirationalleadershipsummit.com/ Most Influential Person Mahatma Gandhi Effect on Emotions “I now know how to recognize and skillfully manage these emotions, it has helped me grow as a person.” Thoughts on Breathing “Whenever I face these external triggers, I just tell myself: Breathe. Deep breath in, pause for a moment, breathe out.” Suggested Resources Book: Self Compassion by Dr. Kristin Neff App: Insight Timer Sign Up For The Free Summit Join the FREE Inspirational Leadership Summit. With over 35 speakers, experts on topics like Emotional Intelligence and being a top leader. Including Dorie Clark, Michael Neeley, Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence and I'll be a speaker there too. Go to www.MindfulnessMode.com/ILS

Laurie Warren is all about empowering well-being in body, mind, and spirit. She loves helping people and organizations be healthier and happier. She’s a speaker, writer, corporate consultant, and clinician. Prior to earning an MS in clinical and integrative nutrition, Julie spent a dozen years in leadership positions in the high-tech industry. This experience helped her to be a seasoned ally for corporate clients, enabling them to build a progressive wellness culture. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: LaurieWarren.com Book: Wild World, Joyful Heart Blog: https://www.lauriewarren.com/blog/ Most Influential Person The Dalai Lama Effect on Emotions “It does not let my mind run away with emotions, rehash, replay, and exacerbate them.” Thoughts on Breathing “It's not so much just breathing that has been helpful to me, but learning how to breathe.” “Learning to breathe, using my ribs in and out, was pretty life-changing to me.” Suggested Resources Book: Jon Kabat-Zinn‘s books App: Insight Timer, Headspace Bullying Story “I remember like it was yesterday. I was 16 at that point and I am 53 now. I was standing in front of a window and this woman was standing in front of me saying I'm gonna beat the bleep out of you. I was scared to death." "Then I looked at and said, Okay. Just do what you need to do and I'm just gonna stand here, I'm not gonna fight you. Then she left so frustratedly." Free Gift Have you struggled with social media? I’ve received a huge boost from a tool called ‘MeetEdgar’. MeetEdgar puts your social media on autopilot by making it easy to schedule and automate your content for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn. www.MeetEdgar.com Get a 2nd month free with this link: www.MindfulnessMode.com/edgar

Matt Granados has the mindful intention to make sure no person’s potential is wasted, and that every person he comes in contact with, if they want, is able to experience their maximum level of success. Matt has been motivating people for years, through his business, Life Pulse Inc dot com. He built his first one million dollar business by the age of 25 and took it to a valuation of $40 million by age thirty. You see, Matt understands motivation to the core. He is known to be able to motivate even the most unmotivated individuals by helping them build an unbreakable foundation on which to build their life. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Company: Life Pulse Inc. Website: LifePulseInc.com Podcast: REALationship Podcast Twitter: @lifepulseinc Facebook: Life Pulse Instagram: @lifepulseinc Most Influential Person His wife, and Jesus Effect on Emotions “Mindfulness reminds me that my emotions are there.” “Mindfulness has forced me to think about my emotions and actually experience it rather than subdue it.” Thoughts on Breathing “When you're taking deep breaths, there's a reason why we breathe in through the nose. The oxygen is processed differently.” Suggested Resources Book: Outwitting the Devil App: n/a Bullying Story “Looking back, there are definitely times that I feel like I bullied people that I wish I wouldn't have done.” 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.

Steve Anderson has spent his career helping the insurance industry understand how to use emerging technologies. For the last 25 years, he has crossed the nation speaking at places like SAFECO, (AAA), and Nationwide, to name a few. Steve has a Masters Degree in Insurance Law and was invited to be an original “thought leader/influencer” on LinkedIn, representing the insurance industry. He now has over 340 thousand followers on the platform. Steve’s recent book, The Bezo’s Letters, is an intelligent and insightful look at the 14 Principles Jeff Bezo used to grow Amazon at lightning speed. Steve is also a writer/contributor to multiple publications and is skilled at analyzing the implications of what’s happening in the insurance industry. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: steveanderson.com Book: The Bezos Letters Podcast: The Digital Broker Podcast Most Influential Person His wife, Karen Anderson, and Jeff Bezos Effect on Emotions “It has helped the lows and it keeps me grounded in what I know to be true.” “A lot of that is being grateful even in the midst of trials.” Thoughts on Breathing “There's an app on my watch and it reminds me to take two minutes to just breathe and relax.” “It helps the busyness and frenetic pace, which sometimes can take over, and helps me relax a bit.” Suggested Resources Book: Mental Wealth App: Free Gift Become more calm, focused and happy by reading the top 12 books recommended on the Mindfulness Mode Podcast. This mini 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