Mindfulness Mode

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 Info

• Website: www.pjswisdom.com
• Website: www.engagedinoneyear.com

Most Influential Person

PJ's Martial Arts Teacher In Japan

Effect 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 Resources

• Book: Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior by Chogyam Trungpa
• Book: The Unfettered Mind: Writings from a Zen Master to a Master Swordsman by Takuan Soho
• App: PJ doesn't use apps because he doesn't have a cell phone

Advice for Newbie

"Don't worry about the mental chatter, allow it to pass through.

Jen Moff is a domestic abuse survivor and recovering codependent, but more importantly, she is a Wonder Woman. Jen embraces Mindfulness in her life anddescribes Mindfulness as a beautiful and powerful tool that helps to heal and find peace. Jen says: "I have lived, I have learned, I have stumbled—but I got up. And you will too."

Jen is a coach to women and a speaker. In her coaching she uses MBLF (Mindfulness Based Life Coaching) - it has made Jen into the Wonder Woman she is today.

Contact Info

• Website: www.TheJenMoff.com

Most Influential Person

Jon Kabat-Zinn

Effect on Emotions

• "Definitely less reactive."

Thoughts on Breathing

• "Breathing is central, its paramount. It's powerful for me to concentrate on 'within' and the breath is always there."

Suggested Resources

• Book: The Mindful Manifesto: How Doing Less and Noticing More Can Help Us Thrive in a Stressed-Out World by Jonty Heaversedge and Ed Halliwell
• App: Enso (iOS)

Advice for Newbie

"In the beginning, we just have to do the things that we aren't comfortable with."

Kimanzi Constable is a former bread delivery guy who self-published two books that have sold over 100,000 copies. In the last year, he has lost 170 pounds and moved his family to Maui, Hawaii. He talks about how mindfulness has played an important role in his life. You can usually find Kimanzi writing while enjoying an ocean view. He’s a published author, international speaker, and coach. Kimanzi is a contributing writer for The Huffington Post, Entrepreneur Magazine, Mind Body Green and he is a Lead Editor at The Good Men Project. His mission is to help men and women create true freedom in life.

Contact Info

• Website: www.KimanziConstable.com
• Website: www.StopChasingInfluencers.com

Most Influential Person

• Dan Miller (48 Days to the Work You Love) & Leo Babauta (Zen Habits)

Effect on Emotions

• "Being aware of them has helped me get them under control"

Thoughts on Breathing

• "It helps you get your bearings"

Suggested Resources

• Book: Just Blow It Up: Firepower for Living an Unlimited Life by Dixie Gillaspie
• App: Sleep Alarm Clock (iOS) (Android)

Advice for Newbie

Start Creating the Habit

Hi, I’m Bruce Langford. I’m a teacher, bullying prevention advocate, and podcaster. Mindfulness Mode Podcast is my way of sharing with you what I’ve learned through helping thousands of bullied teens, adults and children over the past 12 years.

I want to connect with you, provide content that matters to you, I want to make your life better, and share with you how you can have more calmness and more focus in your life. I’d love to hear from you. Let me know who you’d like me to interview and what you think of the 2-day a week show, with episodes approximate 30 minutes long on Mondays and Thursdays. My email is bruce@mindfulnessmode.com.

Mindfulness has changed me. I’m a lot more relaxed and more focused than I used to be. One of the things I love about mindfulness is the scientific side to it. There are quite a few scientists out there studying the brain and human behaviors, there are more and more studies showing that mindfulness changes neuro-pathways in the brain, proving to the science community why this works. Experts like, Dr. Zindal Segal, who’s a professor at the University of Toronto, specializing in mood disorders and depression. In his TedX talk, he explains the science behind using mindfulness to help people deal with stress and achieve mood balance.

I believe The Mindfulness Mode Podcast will be interesting and valuable for you. I’ve interviewed so many successful people who share their personal views on mindfulness. You can’t help but learn from them. That’s why I say you’ll reach new heights of calm, focus and happiness by listening in. Our Mindfulness Mode guests are people from all walks of life who’ve experienced the benefits of mindfulness first-hand. You’ll hear them talk about the changes they experienced in their lives, the way they used mindfulness to move forward, and how you can practice mindfulness much like they do.

If you go to mindfulnessmode.com, you’ll be able to click on the podcast link and subscribe. If you subscribe, it’ll help us stay on the air and create lots more episodes. If you like it, we’d be thrilled if you were inclined to leave a 5 star review and oh …. we’ll mention you at the top of an upcoming show.

Like I said. I’d love to hear from you. Please subscribe to the show, and download the episodes. Listen in and give me your feedback. You can email me here.

In the meantime, Stay In the Mode.