Mindfulness Mode

Michael Pullman graduated in 2008 with a banking and finance degree. He has always had an avid interest in Franchisees and has now made a business out of his knowledge. Living in Adelaide, Australia, Michael is excited about inbound marketing and is involved in a business called Zuus Workforce. Michael is an avid believer in mindfulness and has beenpracticing mindfulness for years, helping him achieve calm and to get away from the busyness of life. Michael is also a podcaster with his own show called Franchisee Connect. Contact InfoPodcast: FranchiseeConnect.comTwitter: @MichaelPullmanMost Influential PersonMichael's Mom. She has had issues with depression and used meditation to help her through those challenges. Michael was inspired by her to begin his own mindfulness practice.Effect on EmotionsSo much calmer - used to be aggressive when technology didn't work. In the past if he was frustrated with technology he would sometimes break things, smash things and throw computers and mobile phones. That no longer happens as a result of his mindfulness practice.Suggested ResourcesBook: Think Like a Seal By Mark DevineApp: Simply Being by Meditation OasisApp: Paperama Yama (App for breathing)Resource for Discipline: www.jamesclear.comAdvice for Newbie Get the Headspace app at www.headspace.com Do the "Take 10" program. Use this program for 10 minutes in the morning with headphones.

Brian King is a resilience coach who has a fascinating story which reveals why his coaching is so effective. He is a 26 year cancer survivor, father of 3 boys and he teaches parents with special needs children, how to cope and connect. In fact, Brian’s ownboys have Asperger's, which is a form of Autism. Brian is a podcaster, host of ‘The Heart of the Matter - a show focused on helping Entrepreneurs become more resilient and better leaders. Mindfulness has been a big part of Brian's life for over 20 years.Contact InfoWebsite: www.BrianRaymondKing.comPodcast: The Heart of the Matter: Are You Resilient?Most Influential PersonRichard Langlois, Roshi (The Abbot of the Zen Buddhist Temple of Chicago)Effect on EmotionsAllowed my to experience my emotions more deeply. I used to be afraid of being overwhelmed by my emotions, but now I realize I can watch them without righting them.Thoughts on BreathingI make a point of being mindful of my breath all day long. I breath deeply as much as I can. Because of my restlessness and racing mind, I keep my mind on my breath so I do not get caught up in all that noise.Suggested ResourcesBook: Peace is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life by Nhat HanhApp: Calendar App (All of my tasks and appointment have alarms - because my phone reminds me, it makes it easier for me to stay present)Advice for Newbie Perfection is not the goal. The whole point is just to practice. Be present when your mind drifts off on something else; acknowledge it, and bring it back to the moment. If you get distracted a hundred times a day, acknowledge it and bring it back a hundred times a day. It's not about perfect, it's about practice.

Andrea Sullenger is a “kick-butt” sales & body language coach and a business development strategy consultant. She describes herself as a creative, fun, out-of-the-box thinker. She has created, built and coached, multiple six-figure companies, has 2best-selling books and believes in going after a BIG, BOLD life. Andrea has been a dedicated devotee to mindfulness since a traumatic bout with vertigo stopped her in her tracks.Contact InfoWebsite: www.AndreaSullenger.comMost Influential PersonMartha Beck John Cabot ZinnEffect on EmotionsMy emotions are in check, so they're not bouncing around like a bouncy ball in a little bathroom with a ten-year old boy.Thoughts on BreathingBecoming aware of my shallow breathing which meant I was in too big a hurry. Slowing down, being aware of my breathing to regulate my emotions.Suggested ResourcesBook: Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-ZinnApp: Omvana by MindvalleyAdvice for Newbie Just be open, because the pieces of mindfulness that are supposed to resonate with you, will. They will bubble to the top. One of the practical things to do is begin with a morning ritual. Slow down, be thoughtful, pay attention to where you're at and where it is that you're trying to go. Use Morning Pages by Julia Cameron.

Hans Hageman describes himself as a visionary consultant for socially responsible businesses that put value on people, planet and profits. He worked for the Baltimore Police Department doing leadership training, started schools for underprivileged kids andis a writer for various blogs and magazines. Also a speaker, Hans helps people tell the story of their business in order to create an effective online & offline reputation. Hans has used mindfulness extensively in his work since 1992.Contact InfoEmail: hans@hanshageman.comWebsite: hanshageman.comMost Influential PersonDavid Swenson (Ashtanga Yoga Teacher)Effect on Emotions"When I find myself off center, I get back to center a lot faster"Thoughts on Breathing"When I looked into the research and power of breath [...] Breathwork has become incredibly important"Suggested ResourcesBook: Mindfulness For Beginners by Jon Kabat-ZinnApp: Headspace (iOS) (Android)App: Binaural Beats (iOS)Advice for Newbie "Be patient and loving with yourselves"

James Newcomb is a passionate musician and specifically a trumpet player who loves sharing music with people who would normally not have heard it. He started Musica Missio, where he partners with churches and schools to share famous trumpet music with his audience.  He is alsohost of the podcast, Outside the Music Box where he celebrates musical creativity and innovation. He calls music ‘a calling to create human interaction that leads to a better world'.Contact InfoPodcast: OutsideTheMusicbox.comemail: newjam76@me.comMost Influential PersonTim Conkling, Trumpet PlayerEffect on EmotionsJust remember, whether you're feeling good or you're feeling bad, tomorrow you're going to feel different. "This Too Shall Pass" is an important phrase to remember. This is balancing emotionally.Thoughts on BreathingUses a series of breathing exercises to help play the trumpet more successfully.Suggested ResourcesBook: The Music Lesson by Victor WootenAdvice for Newbie There are no overnight successes. It's a marathon, not a sprint. Just remember that whatever you're going through right now, is going to pass, whether good or bad. Slow and steady wins the race.

Luis Congdon is passionate about helping others , whether in relationships or with on-line businesses. Saying he had a challenging youth is an understatement. His mother was a cocaine addictand was murdered when Luis was five. Homeless for three years, Luis was finally adopted by an American family who unfortunately divorced a short time later, leaving Luis frustrated and confused. All this hardship gave Luis a deep desire to understand love, healthy relationships and the concept of mindfulness.Contact InfoEmail: LuisCongdon@gmail.com (mention you heard Luis on Bruce's Mindfulness Mode Podcast and you will receive a personal response.)Podcast: Lasting Love Connection and Thriving LaunchWebsite: www.LastingLoveConnections.com www.PodcastersSecretWeapon.com www.ThrivingLaunch.comMost Influential PersonMy (adoptive) mother.Effect on EmotionsSlowing down and creating some space between my sensations and my reactions or my impulses.Thoughts on BreathingBreathing is responsible for seventy per cent of the toxic release in our bodies. It outperforms toxic dump of emotions and actual toxins in our body. It outperforms any other practice or way that our body releases toxins. Taking time to deepen your breath and breath into your stomach and really breathing into where two-thirds of our lungs exist produces in our body a sense of calmness. It also triggers the mind and the vagus nerve in the mind that everything is safe.Suggested ResourcesBook: Conscious Loving: The Journey to Co-Commitment by Gay HendricksApp: Pranayama Free - A meditation App which tells you when to breath.Advice for Newbie Start Simple. Meditation has become a very convoluted practice, a complicated system. Close your eyes, breath and see what happens.

Elizabeth’s expertise is in creative writing. She’s passionate about helping people 'own their creativity' so they can live full and balanced lives. She received a Canada Council Writing Grant for her book No Small Potatoes and a grant from Concordia University to produce a video poem called Keepsake. She was thescript consultant for a short film that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Elizabeth also teaches creative writing at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. Elizabeth practices mindfulness on a daily basis and believes it’s a key element of the creative process.Contact InfoWebsite: www.OwnYourCreativity.comMost Influential Person Vishen Lakhiani, of MindvalleyEffect on EmotionsMindfulness has allowed me to bring back joy and curiosity to my life.Thoughts on BreathingWhen I focus on the breathing, I can physically feel the stress disappear.Suggested ResourcesBook: The War of Art by Steven PressfieldApp: www.Happify.comAdvice for Newbie Don't give up on the first try, find a mindfulness practice that fits your lifestyle and your temperment.

For almost a decade, Mark Dillon has worked at some of the largest and oldest mindfulness retreat centers in the Western world, with thousands of visitors every year. Mark is well known for his excellent work atorganizing everything that goes on at these retreats. Mark is also a speaker and podcaster on his popular podcast, Organize Mindfully.Contact InfoCompany:Website: www.OrganizeMindfully.comBlog:Podcast:Most Influential PersonAjahn Chah (Monk)Effect on EmotionsMindfulness has allowed me to see it and to be aware that I might be charged and not necessarily react out of that charge. To not react intently, just react appropriately.Thoughts on BreathingMindfulness and breathing are one and the same. It's the anchor, the way I stay in touch with this moment. If I'm sitting on the cushion, to really bring myself into this moment, I'll just use the breath, and just notice that I'm breathing. Sometimes I notice it in the nostrils, sometimes I notice the rising and the falling of the abdomen. Wherever it is, I'll tune in to that and use that as my anchor and then as the mind wanders, which of course it will, as soon as I notice that wandering, I come back to where I was noticing the breath and use that and just keep practicing with it.Suggested ResourcesBook: A Still Forest Pool by Ajahn ChahApp: Pomodoro App (There are many)Advice for NewbieFind a group of like-minded people who you can get together with on a regular basis, and connect with them.Find either a book or a teacher you can connect with (as opposed to many books). Having one book or teacher allows me to be a little more focused.

JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the Host of The Fit 2 Love Podcast Show. She is an author, a personal trainer, and has appeared on NBC, CBS,Fox 11 and KTLA. She’s also the Amazon Best-Selling Author of a book called Fit 2 Love and Podcast host of a 6-Day a week podcast called Fit 2 Love.Contact InfoWebsite: www.fit2love.tvPodcast: fit2love Podcast Show (3 Versions, Video and Audio) Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Fitness for the Happy Life You DeserveMost Influential PersonMichael Singer (Author)Effect on EmotionsMindfulness has allowed me and given me permission to feel my feelings.Thoughts on BreathingThe best way for me to get back into my body is to focus on my breath.Suggested ResourcesBook: The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael SingerApp: Oprah and Deepak's 21 Day Meditation ExperienceApp: Fit2LoveAdvice for Newbie Start with what feels good to you. Find where you need it the most and where you're willing to do something different.Whatever it is that you are trying to decide on doing, make sure that when you say it to yourself, that you feel good about it and that you say, 'I can do that'. [show-notes-newbie]

Brent Seal is an inspirational spokesperson for mental health awareness. He has personally confronted his own mental health challenges back in 2007. At that time hestruggled and even got to the point of attempting suicide. Fortunately, he has helped countless others learn from his own story. Brent has a business degree, is a TEDx speaker and also founded a social enterprise to help others, called Mavrixx. Besides all this, Brent is an avid athlete, mountain climber and adventurer.Contact InfoCompany: MavrixxWebsite: www.Mavrixx.comMost Influential PersonHing, the manager at a Childrens' Hospital where Brent worked for three years. She was a holistic nutritionist, a social worker and she bridged the eastern/western medical modes.Effect on EmotionsAs a result of mindfulness, I have more sense of calm, less feeling of overwhelm. I can step back from the bigger picture and if I have a negative mental mindset, I can accept it and know that it will pass.Thoughts on BreathingWhen you take a deep breath, it calms you down. There's physiological evidence for this. Just being able to take some deep breaths and being mindful that it will help me calm down and de-stress at a quick moments notice.Suggested ResourcesBook: Mindfulness for Teens by Dr. Dzung VoApp: Mindshift (iOS) (Android)Advice for Newbie Don't get overwhelmed or confused by the idea, just think of mindfulness as your awareness of what you're doing. Focus on getting into a positive mindset and breaking the patterns of negative mental thinking.

Debbie Cundy Owen is an experienced parenting expert, life coach and speaker. She is nationally recognized for her work with children and adults to reduce stress and help resolve conflicts. She has spent two decades learning what makes people tick, especially kids. Debbie teaches strategies to help people deeply connect in their relationships and she helps deal with emotions that can cause frustration and worry. Debbie is also a podcaster and National Board Certified Teacher.Contact InfoWebsite: YouCanRaiseGreatKids.comPodcast: Mighty Married MomsMost Influential PersonJohn AssarafEffect on EmotionsMuch more calm, especially in frustrating situationsThoughts on BreathingIf I just need a quick moment to settle down I'll just do three deep breaths. I pick a phrase to repeat while I breathe.Suggested ResourcesWebsite: Pamela Ressler's Stress ResourcesApp: Online Mindfulness BellAdvice for Newbie Start out with short bursts, don't try to sit for 30 minutes. Just start with 30 seconds or a minute.

Michael is a passionate entrepreneur who is constantly working to provide valuable information for his followers. He has a 7 Day a week podcast called Consciously Speaking and is busy as a coach and writer. Michael has a new book coming out called  ‘The Art of Forgetting’, and of course, Michael is a strong believer in Mindfulness.Contact InfoWebsite: www.MichaelNeeley.comPodcast: Consciously SpeakingMost Influential PersonBuddhaEffect on EmotionsI don't let my emotions get in my way anymore. I know that all my emotions stem from my thoughts, and if my thoughts are controllable through mindfulness, then I can control my emotions.Thoughts on BreathingThe breath is such a great mindfulness tool because it's constant. It provides me with a focal point that I can go back to. Whenever my mind is running down the road, I stop thinking of things, and focus on my breath.Suggested ResourcesBook: The Sound of Silence by Ajahn SumedhoBook: A New Earth by Eckhart TolleApp: Insight Timer (iOS) (Android)Advice for Newbie Stay open to what you know to be true for yourself.

Dr. Kim D’Eramo is a physician, speaker and author of The MindBody Toolkit. She’s been teaching MindBody tools for years and has had outstanding results, helping to get her patients off medications, achieve ideal body weight and move past chronic illness.Contact InfoWebsite: drkimderamo.comMost Influential PersonEsther HicksEffect on EmotionsMindfulness creates prosperity, wealth, and abundance easily, since it lets you get out of your own wayThoughts on BreathingWhenever we're stressed or in fear, you breath shallow breaths. By slowing down and taking deep breaths, it turns off your "fight or flight" system, calming you downSuggested ResourcesBook: The Mind Body Toolkit by Kim D’EramoApp: Omvana: Meditation for Everyone (iOS)Advice for Newbie Use the ABC tool, explained in the podcast

Zephan Blaxberg is the owner and founder of Z M B media, a Baltimore based video production company specializing in direct marketing tactics, providing video production services with a cinematic twist to a variety of clients includingwedding, small business, promotional, website, opt-in and video sales letters. Zephan is also host of The Year of Purpose Podcast. Zephan's work has displayed in the Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Clippers arenas.Contact InfoWebsite: YearofPurpose.comPodcast: Year of PurposeMost Influential PersonGeebaz, a college professor who taught philosophy and was originally from the Netherlands.Effect on EmotionsPeople can sense if you're not there. Make sure you pay attention to people one hundred percent.Thoughts on BreathingExperience a 'float tank' where breathing is the key to letting go.Suggested ResourcesBook: The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM) by Hal ElrodAdvice for Newbie Experience a float tank if you have one available in your area.

PJ has spent virtually his entire life living by Henry Ford's philosophy, "If you think you can, or you think you can't, you're right."  Despite being diagnosed with a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy that was expected to take his life byage seven, PJ was encouraged to experience life to the fullest and do anything and everything he wanted. Even though he’s disabled, that attitude resulted in him becoming a Snow Skier, Skydiver, Amateur Water Colorist, Former Wheelchair Athlete, 10th Degree Black Belt, Women's Self-Defense Instructor, International Traveler, Published Author, and Motivational Speaker. PJ is also a Self-Professed Advocate of Love! One of PJ’s recent programs is called: Engaged in One Year – and is for Single, Professional Women Hoping to Find and Attract the Man of Their Dreams.Contact InfoWebsite: www.pjswisdom.comWebsite: www.engagedinoneyear.comMost Influential Person PJ's Martial Arts Teacher In JapanEffect on Emotions"When you become mindful you realize your emotion is based on your own ego.  "Thoughts on Breathing"The human mind can only focus on one thing at a time. You breath in and focus all your attention on that, pause, exhale and then I'm centered again."Suggested ResourcesBook: Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior by Chogyam TrungpaBook: The Unfettered Mind: Writings from a Zen Master to a Master Swordsman by Takuan SohoApp: PJ doesn't use apps because he doesn't have a cell phoneAdvice for Newbie "Don't worry about the mental chatter, allow it to pass through.