Mindfulness Mode | Interviews & Mindful Tips With Bruce Langford

Khaled Ghorab is passionate about relationships. He knows that healthy relationships make for happier people and in the workplace they boost productivity and ultimately the bottom line. Khaled calls himself a systems thinker and has worked as a consultant and coach as well as a leader of workshops. After traveling the world, reading hundreds of books, meeting tens of thousands of people and learning from the best mentors, Khaled feels aligned with himself and his mission and is determined to share with the world. Contact InfoWebsite: www.KhaledGhorab.com Facebook: facebook.com/KhaledGhorabOfficial SnapChat: GKappa Most Influential PersonMy Dad Effect on EmotionsIt keeps them in check. I feel like I have a deck of cards, some of these are emotions, some of these are thoughts. When I'm in mindfulness mode, I know which card to pull out. Thoughts on BreathingI breathe from my belly. I learned something from Anthony Robbins called Priming, where I have to breathe rapidly from my belly to reach a

Jeremy Ryan Slate is an online Entrepreneur and Fitness Enthusiast. Jeremy pays regular visits to the gym where he has created the kind of sculpted body many men dream of. He is focused and centered on the kind of life he has decided to create for himself. He is also admired as host of the Podcast, Create Your Own Life and has interviewed such successful Entrepreneurs as Pat Flynn, John Lee Dumas and Bob Burg. Contact InfoWebsite: www.JeremyRyanSlate.com Podcast: Create Your Own Life Most Influential PersonL. Ron Hubard (Author of Dianetics) Effect on EmotionsI don't buy as much into them [emotions]. I think emotions are important to experience life. It's the channel of how we do it. I think sometimes we let it affect our decision making. I've learned to separate my emotions from my decision making and try and deal just with data. Thoughts on BreathingI don't really have a way that breathing is a part of my mindfulness. Suggested ResourcesBook: Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health

Nicholas and Amanda Bayerle are passionate about health, fitness and personal development and they both love helping people reach higher levels of fitness. They are also highly sought after speakers, specializing in boosting productivity, wellness, and showing businesses the positive return on investment of a healthy culture. Hosts of the popular podcast, How Bad Do I Want It, Nicholas and Amanda interview inspiring guests and share great coaching tips. Amanda and Nicholas both practice mindfulness on a daily basis. Contact InfoWebsite: www.TheTrueChallenge.com Facebook: Nicolas and Amanda Bayerle Snapchat: Amanda Bayerle / Nicholas Bayerle Instagram: Nicholas and Amanda Bayerle Most Influential PersonDrew Canole from FitLife Effect on EmotionsMindfulness has totally affected our emotions through being able to control them. Your emotions don't control you. People think that they do. Once you become mindful, you can control your emotion and you can change your emotion whenever you want. We don

Stacy Brookman is a wordsmith. She’s loved words all her life and excels at crafting words into clever phrases and fascinating stories.  Not only is Stacy amazing at her ability to create compelling stories, but she is terrific at teaching this skill to others. Stacy’s language abilities are enhanced by the fact that she understands the concept of using effective mindfulness tools to achieve focus and direction. Stacy has a wonderful podcast called “Write of Your Life” with the tagline Life Happens … Life Storytelling Transforms It! Contact InfoWebsite: www.writeofyourlife.com Email: stacy@writeofyourlife.com Podcast: Write Of Your Life Most Influential PersonAnaïs Salibian, my memoir writing teacher and also practitioner of the Rosen Method of Trauma Recovery Effect on EmotionsHelped me be much more aware of my emotions rather than ignoring them and stuffing them down. It gets them out in the open where I can address them. Thoughts on BreathingI breathe when the app tells me to breathe. It

Aaron Watson is a champion of Ultimate Frisbee and he competes in disc golf, Disc Dog (also known as Frisbee Dog), and other flying disc competitions. He is also a coach of Ultimate Frisbee, coaching his team to the championship game of the American Ultimate Disc League, also known as AUDL.  At only 24 years old, Aaron is also creator and host of the popular podcast, Going Deep with Aaron Watson, where he talks with a wide array of people about their  passions, fears and problems. Contact InfoTwitter: @AaronWatson59 Podcast: Going Deep With Aaron Watson Most Influential PersonMy coach, Nick Kacznarek from the University of Pittsburgh Effect on EmotionsEmotional regulation and trying to be that cold-blooded warrior, the player who has ice in their veins and isn't fazed by a big crowd of bright lights. Thoughts on BreathingTaking slow, deep breaths, whether I'm stressed out, something goes wrong, something falls apart. Taking the deep breaths to get some perspective on the challenges I'm facing,

Deborah Williams is a money coach, accountant and podcaster committed to helping others where money meets mindset. She has a way of leading her clients to a place of both prosperity and joy. Deborah grew up in a home with addiction and later married a man who was an alcoholic. In her 30’s she realized how dysfunctional her life really was and she decided to make some changes. Deborah has terrific insight into many aspects of life and mindfulness is one of them. Contact InfoWebsite: www.FinancialKarmaCoach.com Facebook Group: Financial Karma Podcast: Financial Karma Most Influential Person Joe Somodi (Deb's Meditation Coach) Effect on EmotionsMindfulness has allowed me to stop being depressed and feeling sorry for myself and find the joy in my daily life. Thoughts on BreathingBreathing is the best way for you to stop and be mindful, in my book. You are about to do something that you are later, going to wish you didn't do. And when you stop and take that deep breath, it gives you a chance to coll

Returning to school after summer vacation. Depending on where you are, some schools are already back in class; in our area the big day is right after labour day, this year September 6th. I remember getting new clothes for school, and not wanting to wear them. That seems strange to say, now that I’m remembering back, but there was this thing, that when any of the guys in my class went to school wearing new clothes, and I mean new clothes of any kind, you’d get teased. Teasing that would go on and on all day, making remarks, poking at the person. Really, it was closer to bullying that teasing. I mean, it seems silly & childish now that I think of it, after all, we were in 7th or 8th grade as I remember.   One day I was wearing something new and a lean, wiry kid, I’ll just call him Lenny, he started picking on me and centering me out. I remember feeling this sudden surge of anger, just instantly welling in the back of my neck. Before I knew what happened, I punched him, one quick, powerful, solid

Gary Leland is an online legend. He started his first online store in 1996 and started podcasting in 2004. He is passionate about fastpitch softball, and sports in general. He sells softball related merchandise online and has a podcast called The Gary Leland Show where he interviews interesting guests about business and marketing. Gary has his feet planted firmly on the ground and after meeting him in person at Podcast Movement 2016 in Chicago, I got the feeling he has a real sense of mindfulness, even if he might use other words to describe it. Contact InfoCompany: www.Lelands.org Podcast: GaryLelandShow.com Most Influential PersonMy mother. She taught me when something was over it was time to move on. She taught me not to hang on to stuff. Effect on EmotionsI don't hold a lot of emotions because of it. (Mindfulness). I don't hold a lot of pain, or being upset, or being mad. I pretty much live my live without any of those strong emotions. I don't dislike anybody. I had somebody embezzle $385,0

Dave Sanderson was the last passenger to leave the plane which landed on the Hudson River in January 2009, the story being featured in the upcoming film, Sully, directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Tom Hanks. Since that incident, Dave has built a career as a motivational speaker, mentor and author. In his presentations, he shares The 12 Pillars of Resourcefulness, precepts that enabled him to become a top producer in some of the largest sales organizations in the world and ultimately enabled him to survive the plane crash. In his new book, Moments Matter, Dave discusses lessons learned from the Miracle on the Hudson and how to take a potentially tragic experience and turn it into an opportunity to survive and thrive. Contact InfoFacebook: davesandersonspeaks LinkedIn:  david sanderson Twitter: @davesanderson2 Website: davesandersonspeaks.com Blog: davesandersonspeaks.com/moments-matter-blog Email: dave@davesandersonspeaks.com Most Influential PersonBill, my first mentor Effect on EmotionsYo

Coloring to relieve stress and get focused. That's our topic today and I'm happy to have Zephan Blaxberg back on the show. Zeph was a guest on episode 4 when he talked about his life journey and a trauma that changed the course of his life. He has a terrific podcast called The Year of Purpose and he's just recently published a coloring book called GreatFull: Mandala Coloring Book and Journal. Zephan is a man of action and has published two books in the past year besides continuing his iTunes #1 Podcast, The Year of Purpose and traveling as a travel hacker on more than 25 flights over the past 16 months. Zephan's other book is called "Life Re-Scripted: Find Your Purpose and Design Your Dream Life Before The Curtains Close". Guest:Zephan Blaxburg Featured in Mindfulness Mode Episode 004 Zephan Blaxberg: From Youth Trauma to Video Master Entrepreneur Instagram: ZephanMoses Quotes:Coloring takes us back to our childhood roots. Zephan Blaxberg I love journaling in the morning each and every day. Zepha

Jay Wong is a Podcaster, brand strategist and trainer. His Podcast, The Inner Changemaker, is his platform to share his knowledge and interview such guests as Bob Proctor, Nathan Chan and Tucker Max, to name a few. He loves to help others get their inner message out to the world in their own unique way. Not only is Jay a super high energy guy, but he thoroughly understands the concept of mindfulness and truly rocks at living in the moment. Contact InfoYoutube: JayWongTV Website: TheInnerChangeMaker.com Podcast: The Inner Changemaker Most Influential PersonJuVon Langford Effect on EmotionsIt has allowed me to get in tune, get in touch, with my emotions and you start realizing what you are reacting to. You are able to almost observe how you are feeling. If you get really in tune with it, you get this focus and you are allowed to see what triggers something in you. For me, it gives me that space of asking, " Why does this trigger something inside me?". It's just a good indication for me to actually find the

Dennis Langlais is an inspiration to thousands. Since he was five years old he wanted to build teams, be a speaker and motivate people. At the age of 16 he became a professional Free Style BMX Bike Rider, travelling the world to compete. In 1991 he started his first business called Perfection on Wheels, successfully presenting over 7000 live shows. He is now well known as host of The Five Minute Bark Podcast where he continues to inspire listeners across the world. Contact InfoWebsite: codiedog.com Youtube: Five Minute Bark Twitter: @DennisLanglais Facebook: Dennis Langlais Most Influential PersonTony Robbins Effect on EmotionsIt's a good way to recheck where you're at because, we live in this massive world and when we get in a situation where we're down and out or not focused, we then put ourselves in a small little box, right now I'm visualizing it as this 8 by 8 square box that we stick ourselves in, and we forget that the whole world is out there. Thoughts on BreathingBreathing is just...

You’re listening to Mindfulness Weekends with Bruce Langford. Today I’m talking about confidence. I think confidence is like a tide going in and out, in and out. This is how I used to feel anyway. Some days pumped up, ready to go, feeling like the world was mine, other days, a lot more on the opposite side. More like, a little discouragement creeping in, a little frustration. You get the picture. As human beings, that voice in our head can do surprising things to our emotions. In the last few years, I realize that more and more, and now I’m ready for it. I’m in charge. As I sat down just now, I had a confidence flash. What I mean is, I thought of the word confidence and a precise moment in time popped into my head. It was a few years ago. I was in real estate. Not much was selling because the interest rates at the time were high. I can tell you; I went through some discouraging days in that profession. But I stuck with it, for awhile anyway and I did my thing. One day a woman called the office

Cassie Crossley is a Paleo Diet success story! She has lost over 130 pounds (59 kg) after adopting the Paleo Lifestyle. Cassie is a technology executive in an international company which keeps her traveling 75% of the time around the world. Paleo has not only given her tremendous weight loss but also incredible improvements in all her health markers. Contact InfoCompany: Website:ilovemyjobpodcast.com Blog: Podcast: email: cassie@cassiecrossley.com Most Influential PersonMy husband Effect on EmotionsI think I've mentioned it quite a bit, but the anger is gone. I still get angry, I mean, everybody get angry, but I used to... I'm sure my blood pressure would go through the roof. It was like the coyote off of the road runner series. I would be just a burst of frustration and stuff. And now, I think of it more of a gradual increase or a frustration. It's a big difference. Thoughts on BreathingThat's actually how I focus on my meditation. I focus on the breathing in and the breathing out. If I stray

J V Crum III helps established entrepreneurs create a Big Impact and Big Profits by growing businesses that make a difference in the world. He is a speaker, coach, Huffington Post Columnist, and #1 best-selling author of “Conscious Millionaire: Grow Your Business by Making a Difference.” J V hosts the top-ranked “Conscious Millionaire Show Podcast.” He is the Founder CEO of ConsciousMillionaire.com, global coaching and entrepreneur training business. J V holds an MBA, JD, Masters in Psychology, and has built and sold successful companies, and is featured in the upcoming movie, RiseUP. Contact InfoWebsite: ConsciousMillionaire.com Podcast: Conscious Millionaire Most Influential PersonCarol Yencar Effect on EmotionsMuch more equanimous from meditation, from focusing on being conscious and mindful, I react so much less and reflect much more and I'm also much more frequently in a state of just acceptance of who I am and the moment that I'm in which makes for a much smoother ride through life. Thoughts on Bre

This week’s weather has been hot and sticky, just the kind of weather you’d expect in a dripping wet rain forest with the heat turned up. This hot weather has me thinking about the farm work we did in the summers. Going back to when I was twelve, at home on the farm. Any day that looked warm and sunny was usually a hay day. My dad would say, ‘sure hope the hay won’t be too green to bale’. That meant he hoped the hay would be dry enough. Once it was cut, it needed to dry in the hot sun for a day or two. Then he’d put it into windrows. The wind rower would pull behind the tractor and would grab the hay and spin it into a nice even, fluffy pile of hay in the form of a long row, like a never ending fluffy snake. A day or two later, when the hay ‘wasn’t too green’ 3 or 4 of us would go out with the baler and hay wagon and bale the hay. The 3 or 4 would be me, my dad, my brother Max, and maybe one of my other brothers too. The smell of the hay is still as clear in my nostrils as it was then. Someth

Pokemon Go is a terrible game, according to some critics. Others say it has great features and can bring out the best in people. Does Pokemon Go have an aspect of mindfulness? Can it help us live in the moment and move our anxieties to the back burner? Recently, I attended a Gaming Event with my son called ConBravo which was billed as The Celebration Of Everything Geek. It was for gamers, movie, TV and Cosplay enthusiasts and others too. Dylan Mead was one of those passionate gamers and Cosplayers. In case you didn't know, Cosplay means dressing up like a character from a game, movie or even as a character you've created. Dylan loves Pokemon Go and was even dressed as a Gym Leader from the original world of Pokemon. Today I interview Dylan about the Mindfulness of Pokemon Go. We talk about how the game works, the general concept and challenges and what people like and don't like about it. When you stop to think about it, a game like Pokemon Go can be a positive mindful experience for people ever

Laura Coe is an entrepreneur, author, and certified life coach working to help you find fulfillment one day at a time through daily emotional workout routines, emotional nutrition, and other tools and insights. She co-founded Litholink Corporation, a healthcare company serving over 350,000 patients per month nationally. When it sold to a Fortune 500 company, she left corporate America to pursue lifelong passions. Now she helps break down monumental life-changing philosophy and ancient wisdom in a way that everyone can apply to their own lives. Contact Info Website: LauraCoe.com / EmotionalObesity.com Most Influential Person Pema Chodron (Author of Start Where You Are and Don’t Bite The Hook) Effect on Emotions It’s been the most important piece because it allows me to have the awareness and then to recognize that to be human is to have emotions and to not judge those emotions. Just to allow them to have a life force of their own. I think the mindfulness practices, the ancient ideas that have be

Voice Acting and Mindfulness. I recently attended an event called ConBravo where gamers, movie and tv enthusiasts and others gathered together to learn, share and network. It was referred to as the Annual Festival of Everything Geek. There I met Mylez who is a voice actor, devoted to building his voice acting business to a new level. He was inspired by his friend, who voiced for Sonic The Hedgehog. Mylez went on to become a voice actor in his own right, having now been in the profession for seven years. I asked him the question, ‘as a voice actor, how do you use mindfulness to stay focused? He explained that he makes it a practice to focus on the task at hand, and nothing else at the given time. He does his homework, thinking of what he needs to do to prepare for playing the role. He says it is vital to do the homework and be totally prepared. He says he writes out what he needs to do to be that character. He writes out how he will endeavour to get into the character he’s playing. He referr

Ramona Rice is a Sports kinda girl. At least that’s how she is known and loved by thousands of her followers. It wasn’t always that way though. Sports was of minimal interest in her life until she met James. James was a big guy, and a big time sports fan,  and Ramona’s passion for James stoked a deep passion in Ramona for all things sports. Ramona even started her own Sports podcast called, The Sports Gal Pal. Then the unimaginable happened. With a young marriage and two high energy children referred to by Ramona as her Tiny Humans, James suddenly died of a stroke. This was only six months ago. Ramona’s strength, her support team, mindfulness abilities combined with her writing and online content creation skills, have given Ramona the words to share her journey of grief so you can learn from her experience. Contact InfoCompany: Podcast Websites (Ramona is the Community Manager there) www.PodcastWebsites.com Podcast: We Should Not Be Friends (www.weshouldnot.com)  Note: Rated R Not Suitable For C