Mindfulness Mode
 

Mindfulness Mode

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Increase your calm, focus and happiness so you can be more relaxed, contented and satisfied with your life. For business, entrepreneurs, educators, parents. Hosted by Bruce Langford.

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Helping Pets Thrive; Moses Yang and Bryan Wong

7 days ago

7 days ago

BIO

Moses Yang and Bryan Wong are the co-founders of Beam Telepet, an innovative Canadian platform that connects pet owners with licensed veterinarians and other trusted pet care professionals through accessible virtual services. As President, Moses is passionate about building sustainable, mission-driven healthcare businesses, while CTO Bryan combines technology and healthcare expertise to solve complex challenges. Together, they are making quality pet care more accessible while supporting the peace of mind that comes from knowing help is just a click away. They have created a mindful, compassionate approach to caring for ourselves and the animals we love.

Contact Info
Website: beamtelepet.ca
Beam Telepet serves pet owners across Canada by connecting them with licensed veterinarians through convenient virtual consultations and affordable prescription services. Users can choose veterinarians based on location and language, with expansion into additional provinces underway.

Beam Telepet Information
Beam Telepet was founded by Moses Yang and Bryan Wong to make quality pet healthcare more accessible and affordable. Inspired by their own experiences as pet owners, they created a platform that combines virtual veterinary consultations with prescription fulfillment, helping pet owners save significantly on medications while collaborating—not competing—with veterinary clinics. The platform also connects pharmacies, veterinarians, and pet care providers to better serve Canada's growing community of pet owners.

Most Influential Person
Bryan credits his fiancée as his greatest source of support and grounding. During the challenging months of developing Beam Telepet, she helped him overcome self-doubt and stay focused on the company's mission. Moses finds inspiration in his wife, a pharmacist, whose expertise helped shape the business, while his tennis routine provides the mental clarity he needs to work through challenges.

Effect on Emotions
Moses manages stress and difficult emotions through tennis. Time on the court allows him to clear his mind, enjoy nature, and often discover solutions to business challenges. Bryan finds emotional grounding by spending time with his two cats, whose playful and unpredictable nature reminds him to persevere despite life's uncertainties.

Quotes

"If we think of the interests of the customer first, then we can build a business that benefits everyone in the community." Moses Yang

"Controlled breathing and slowing things down physically tells your mind to slow down as well." Bryan Wong

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Sleep Through Storytelling; Adrien Sala

Tuesday Jun 23, 2026

Tuesday Jun 23, 2026

Bio

Adrien Sala is a writer, storyteller and passionate advocate for better sleep who is dedicated to helping people transform their relationship with rest. Inspired by his own struggle with insomnia and an overactive mind, he created Wiki Sleep, a platform that uses calming stories and cognitive diversion to help listeners fall asleep naturally. Drawing on mindfulness, meditation and the power of human connection, Adrien is building a complete ecosystem of sleep support. I met him at Web Summit in Vancouver in May 2026, where his passion for helping others was unmistakable.

Contact Info

Website: Wiki Sleep
App: Available on Apple and Android devices
Subscription: $7.99/month in Canada or $49.99 annually

Most Influential Person

Adrien credits a friend named Abe, whom he met while working on private yachts in the Mediterranean, as having the greatest influence on his mindfulness journey. Abe encouraged him to spend nearly a year in India studying yoga, meditation, and mindful living.

Affect on Emotions

Mindfulness has helped Adrien become less reactive and more reflective. He believes that taking time to process what others say before responding has improved his emotional balance. Combined with quality sleep, mindfulness helps him stay calmer and avoid becoming irritable or stressed.

Thoughts on Breathing

Adrien considers breathing one of the most accessible and powerful tools available. Taking a few deep breaths can quickly restore calm and balance. Each Wiki Sleep episode begins with guided breathing to help listeners settle into a relaxed state before sleep.

Being Present and Real

For Adrien, mindfulness means being fully present and connecting meaningfully with others rather than simply going through the motions. Even amid the busyness of events like Web Summit, he strives to have authentic one-on-one conversations and remain aware of his intentions throughout the day.

Reshaping Our Relationship with Sleep

Adrien believes that sleep anxiety can be eased by creating positive associations with bedtime. Through engaging stories and carefully engineered audio experiences, he helps listeners replace stress and overthinking with curiosity and enjoyment. Over time, this process can transform bedtime from something to dread into something to look forward to.

Suggested Resources

  • Wiki Sleep app

  • Breathing exercises featured in Wiki Sleep

  • Meditation and mindfulness practices

  • "Stuff You Should Know" podcast

  • Story-based audio content for sleep support

Memorable Quote

"Your body wants to sleep. The biggest thing you can do is get out of the way of your brain so you can sleep." – Adrien Sala

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Turning Pain Into Purpose; Divynoor Kochhar

Sunday May 31, 2026

Sunday May 31, 2026

Guest Bio

Divynoor Kochhar is a founder and marketer who previously operated two solo marketing agencies. After recognizing a gap in the marketing technology landscape, he created Repliva, an AI-powered marketing intelligence platform designed to help founders and small businesses identify strategic blind spots and build stronger marketing plans. Remarkably, he developed the platform while recovering from knee surgery in a hospital bed. Born with the rare condition fibular hemimelia, Divynoor has overcome numerous challenges with resilience and optimism. At just 19 years old, he is already making an impact in the worlds of entrepreneurship, AI, and marketing innovation. Divynoor was interviewed at Web Summit in Vancouver on May 12, 2026.

In Short

Bruce sits down with Divynoor Kochhar, a 19-year-old entrepreneur, founder, and marketer who built an AI-powered marketing intelligence platform while recovering from knee surgery. Divynoor shares how a rare congenital condition, multiple surgeries, and years of bullying shaped his outlook on life and business.

The conversation explores the connection between mindfulness, resilience, gratitude, and entrepreneurship. Divynoor explains how his platform, Repliva, helps founders and small businesses identify strategic blind spots in their marketing, and why thoughtful strategy matters more than simply moving faster.

Beyond business, Divynoor opens up about overcoming adversity, the power of family support, his daily mindfulness practice inspired by Tony Robbins, and the mindset that has helped him navigate life's challenges with optimism and determination.

In This Episode

  • Growing up with the rare condition fibular hemimelia
  • Undergoing multiple surgeries from childhood onward
  • Building a company while recovering in a hospital bed
  • The inspiration behind Repliva and its approach to marketing strategy
  • Why AI needs a human in the loop
  • Lessons learned from entrepreneurship at a young age
  • A daily gratitude and visualization practice for reducing stress
  • Overcoming bullying and finding resilience
  • The importance of unconditional support from family and friends
  • How perspective can transform challenges into opportunities

Memorable Quote

"See that problem, give it a big fat smile, and move on." — Divynoor Kochhar

About the Guest

Divynoor Kochhar is a founder and marketer who previously operated two solo marketing agencies. After recognizing a gap in the marketing technology landscape, he created Repliva, an AI-powered marketing intelligence platform designed to help founders and small businesses identify strategic blind spots and build stronger marketing plans. Remarkably, he developed the platform while recovering from knee surgery in a hospital bed. Born with the rare condition fibular hemimelia, Divynoor has overcome numerous challenges with resilience and optimism. At just 19 years old, he is already making an impact in the worlds of entrepreneurship, AI, and marketing innovation.

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Learn more about Repliva and Divynoor's work at Repliva.com.

Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and sharing the episode with someone who could benefit from its message of resilience, gratitude, and mindful living.

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Find Your Compassion; Tanja Diamond

Thursday Apr 30, 2026

Thursday Apr 30, 2026

Tanja Diamond is a Tantra Master and Coach extraordinaire. She’s the creator of the High Speed Evolution Coaching Program. Tanja helps individuals become more grounded and in control of their lives in respect to relations, love, and finances. Tanja is an expert in the area of Tantra, sex, teens, and parenting. She has spent over 18,000 hours coaching and consulting clients over the past 30 years. Tanja is known as the “Coaches' coach”.

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Most Influential Person

  • My Tantra Master.

Effect on Emotions

  • Well, emotions aren't something that can be controlled, but mindfulness controls my behavior after I have an emotional response.

Thoughts on Breathing

  • A breath work practice is critical and the foundation of mindfulness. Without it you're not being mindful.

Suggested Resources

Bullying Story

  • Tanja recounts being severely bullied as a child after developing psoriasis that covered most of her body. Misunderstood as contagious, she faced isolation, ridicule, and cruel pranks, including a fake “secret admirer” setup that ended in public humiliation.
  • Even adults treated her harshly. Over time, she coped by shifting her mindset, rejecting others’ judgments, and choosing self-acceptance. She eventually began to embrace her appearance and now refuses to hide anymore.

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Discover Relationship Peace; Dr. Roberta Shaler

Tuesday Mar 31, 2026

Tuesday Mar 31, 2026

Dr. Rhoberta Shaler is the 'Relationship Help Doctor'. She helps people fix relationships in crisis and find calm again. She works with partners, exes, adult children, and coworkers dealing with difficult people she calls “Hijackals.” She teaches clear steps to protect your peace, set limits, and stop the chaos. Even the United States Marines have asked for her guidance. She works with clients worldwide online and is a speaker and the author of 16 books.

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Most Influential Person

  • Joel Goldsmith (Author)

Effect on Emotions

  • I think mindfulness levels your emotions. It doesn't take out the peaks and valleys, but you understand that you choose the state that you stay in.

Thoughts on Breathing

  • Breathing deeply is essential. When you relax your shoulders, open your chest, and take a slow breath, your body begins to reset.
  • Within about 20 seconds, oxygen moves through your bloodstream, refreshing you.
  • This simple act helps your body recharge, calm down, and think more clearly, making it easier to handle stress and stay focused.

Suggested Resources

Bullying Story

  • I spent many years in education as a teacher and later a school administrator.
  • At one point, I created a daily circle where students, including those with special needs, sat quietly together with their parents. This helped reduce conflict and build connection.
  • Later, I led a school for at-risk teens and focused on calm, care, and consistency instead of control. Over time, behavior improved greatly, and student retention grew from three months to no openings for 18 months.

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Ex-Derelict Rebuilds After Collapse; Josh Tomeoni

Wednesday Feb 18, 2026

Wednesday Feb 18, 2026

Josh Tomeoni is a financial planner, men’s coach, and founder of Narrative Financial Group. Considering himself an Ex-Derelict, Josh works with high-earning professionals and businessmen aged 40–60 who are rebuilding after divorce or major transitions. He helps them turn scattered accounts and tax traps into a clear, executable plan that protects their kids, capital, and future. With nearly 20 years in planning and his own story of starting over, Josh blends strategy with lived experience. Author of The Gospel of an Ex-Derelict, Josh is father of three and an avid skiier and hiking enthusiast.

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Most Influential Person

Effect on Emotions

  • The emotions still come [in spite of mindfulness].

  • What's changed is not being able to control my emotions, but being able to control my response to my emotions. 

Thoughts on Breathing

  • There are a lot of different breathing techniques. One that has helped me the most is the tried and true, just deep breaths. That is one of the easiest ones for me to remember.

  • There is also the three-two-three breathing method. That is the type of breathing you have when you would normally be crying. It allows the intensity to get out. This is the one that I do with my children. 

Suggested Resources

Bullying Story

  • Analytical people often get trapped in negative mental loops that spiral out of control.

  • When I blamed myself for my divorce, these intrusive thoughts felt like drowning, leading me toward self-destructive escapes.

  • To break this cycle, it is vital to use mindfulness to interrupt the pattern before the "domino effect" drives you toward addictive behaviors to numb the pain.

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The Power of Conscious Awareness; Bob Rosen

Saturday Jan 31, 2026

Saturday Jan 31, 2026

Bob Rosen is a CEO adviser, organizational psychologist, and bestselling author dedicated to advancing the practice of leadership worldwide. As the founder of Healthy Companies International, Bob has devoted his career to helping executives realize their full leadership potential and build healthier, more effective organizations.

Under his direction, Healthy Companies initiated a comprehensive study of leadership that has spanned more than forty-five countries. Over the course of his research, Dr. Rosen has personally interviewed more than 500 CEOs from leading global enterprises, including Ford, Citigroup, PepsiCo, and Johnson & Johnson. His insights and strategic counsel have made him a trusted adviser to many of these organizations, and he serves as the convener of the Healthy CEO Roundtable, a forum for senior leaders committed to sustainable, conscious leadership.

Dr. Rosen’s book, Conscious: The Power of Awareness in Business and Life, explores how greater self- and situational awareness can drive personal growth and organizational success in an increasingly complex world.

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Most Influential Person

  • My husband, Jay.

Effect on Emotions

  • I think that everybody feels their emotions in a band and some people have a narrow band of emotions and some people have a medium band and some people have a very wide band, like a manic depressive would have a very wide band and some people are stoic and have a narrow band.

  • I'm in the middle. And so I feel life intensely; both the ups and the downs and so my mindfulness has enabled me to manage that so that my band isn't too wide and hijack me in the process.

Thoughts on Breathing

  • Oh, I have to remind myself all the time. I sort of laugh at myself when I'm in the shower or I'm walking and I notice that I'm not even breathing. I'm like holding my breath and so deep breathing is such a wonderful skill to develop in terms of getting more peaceful and mindful.

Suggested Resources

Bullying Story

  • I’ll give a personal and a business example. Personally, as a gay man who has been with my husband for 35 years, I’ve been very aware of how society’s consciousness around gay and lesbian people has evolved. I also look at the Me Too movement, where many men abused women without being conscious of it, enabled by social norms, while women often didn’t feel able to speak out.

  • As women developed greater awareness and confidence in their own power, that began to change.

  • A business example is ABC Studios and Roseanne Barr. The network knew Roseanne’s history and prejudices but pursued a hit series anyway. With greater awareness of the likely consequences of giving her a platform, they might have reconsidered that decision.

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A New Year Reset; Bruce Langford

Wednesday Dec 31, 2025

Wednesday Dec 31, 2025

As we step into a new year, there’s often a lot of noise about changing, improving, becoming better versions of ourselves. And while growth can be meaningful, it can also feel tiring.

Today’s episode is an invitation to try something gentler. Not big goals. Not habits to master. Just a few quiet ways to be more present in everyday life.

These aren’t the usual mindfulness tips. They’re simple, honest practices you can try without fixing anything.

Tip One: Notice Small, Quiet Losses

Once a day, pause and notice one small loss. No fixing. No analyzing. Just quietly acknowledge it.

Tip Two: Pay Attention to What You’re Avoiding

Instead of asking what to focus on, ask: “What am I subtly avoiding right now?”

It might be a feeling, a thought, or even boredom. Notice the urge to move away.

Tip Three: Try Less Choice, Not More

Choose one small part of your day to keep simple. Same breakfast. Same route. Slower replies.

Watch how your mind reacts. Notice restlessness without judgment.

Sometimes presence appears when we stop adding more.

As you move into this new year, remember: Mindfulness isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about being available to your life as it is one honest moment at a time.

All the best to you as we move into 2026, Mindful Tribe.

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Boho Beautiful Life; Juliana and Mark Spicoluk

Wednesday Dec 03, 2025

Wednesday Dec 03, 2025

Boho Beautiful is a travel, yoga, and lifestyle brand created by Juliana and Mark Spicoluk, focused on positive content for the body, mind, and planet. Their yoga, travel, fitness, vegan food, mindful living, and meditation videos have grown a YouTube community of over 1.5 million, 300k+ Instagram followers, and tens of thousands of book and program sales—all while connecting with inspiring people around the world.

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Effect on Emotions

  • Mark: Mindfulness has taught me the value of a well thought out response versus a reaction.
  • A reaction, I find, comes from a place in you that is very driven by emotional frequencies in your body where I think response and thinking, taking a breath and mindfulness, I think that represents a true authentic reaction rather than some kind of weird human instinct.

Thoughts on Breathing

  • Juliana: Breathing has been a huge part of my mindfulness practice because it's the one tool that allows me to ground myself any time I feel that I can't get ahold of my emotions or my reactions or my thoughts.
  • Practicing different breathing techniques, like the 3-part breath or Wim Hof; all of that allows me that conscious awareness of me bringing in more prana and that life energy into myself and my body into my being which reminds me that I'm in control of that energy.

Suggested Resources

Bullying Story

  • Everyone deals with bullying at some point including us
  • These days, we share more of our lives on YouTube, including the tough parts.
  • Our community gives us tons of positive support, but there are always a few trolls. It’s a real mindfulness test. You can get hundreds of kind comments, yet your mind zooms in on the one nasty one.

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Be Healed With Mindfulness; Dr. William Pawluk

Friday Nov 28, 2025

Friday Nov 28, 2025

Dr. William Pawluk, MD, MSc, is a leading North American authority on Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF). A holistic physician trained in acupuncture, homeopathy, hypnosis, and bodywork, he has held academic positions at Johns Hopkins and the University of Maryland. His work focuses on addressing the root causes of chronic health problems rather than masking symptoms. He and Dr. Ox advocate for holistic, cause-based pain management, with PEMFs offering a safe, non-toxic, self-directed option for at-home pain relief.

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Effect on Emotions

  • Mindfulness has helped stabilize my emotions and increased my awareness.
  • Many doctors focus only on delivering information, not on how their words affect patients. Practicing mindfulness makes me more conscious of my thoughts, words, and reactions, creating emotional steadiness.
  • We shouldn’t ignore emotions; instead, we should recognize them, let them pass through, and understand why they arise so we can respond better next time.

Thoughts on Breathing

  • Mindfulness depends on breathing. When I taught meditation, breathwork was always the first step.
  • Repeated practice trains the brain and reinforces intention.
  • I used to breathe for five to ten minutes to calm my mind, but with consistency, it took less time.
  • Now I can enter a meditative state in just two breaths.

Suggested Resources

Bullying Story

  • Bullying has been part of my life from childhood to age seventy-one. Born in a German refugee camp to Ukrainian parents, we were bullied for our language and later in Canada for being “DPs”—displaced persons.
  • I was teased for wearing glasses and, being small, often stayed quiet to protect myself.
  • Even in corporate medicine, bullying persisted; hierarchy and status create constant judgment among doctors.
  • Over time I learned to cope by knowing who I am and refusing to absorb others’ problems.
  • Bullying is everywhere, and we must learn to face those who try to impose themselves on us. That’s simply life.

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