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Unshakable Trauma Survival; Wen Peetes

Wen Peetes is an intuitive healing coach, mentor, and speaker whose unshakable trauma survival is a testament to the world. She helps women become powerful decision-makers so they never have to doubt themselves again. As a survivor of childhood abuse, Wen found herself trying to break free from the negative cycle that left her feeling stuck, helpless, and hopeless. Through a series of life-changing events, she found the courage to embrace her darkest secret and the resilience to turn pain into purpose. With her Instagram @rebelforaspell, Wen shares tools of transformation with tailored offerings including her private 1-on-1 coaching program and her private healing retreat.

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• Website: www.rebelforaspell.com
• Book: Inner Child Healing: HEAL your wounds. TRAIN Your Mind. CREATE a new you by Wen Peetes
• Youtube_RebelForASpell

Most Influential Person

• My sister-cousin Deidre

Effect On Emotions

• Mindfulness helps me because every day, I step into the space of love. My eyes are closed right now.  I shut down one of my senses and I just listen to everything that's coming up in my body.
• Everything I do not filter, I do not judge. I let the messages come, come, come. And then I say, Hey, what do you want me to do? What are you trying to tell me? And I encourage myself to sit, to explore, and to act in a way that serves the truth in which I'm living in right now. That is love.

Thoughts On Breathing

• Breathe with my whole being.  Our bodies can breathe in different ways. Our throat, we think of nose, but we can breathe with our entire being if we choose to.
• And that quiet listening I was telling you about before, it just helps you to invite your whole heart to breathe in a way that expands it horizontally.
• It sounds curious, but invites you to become more loving and connected in such a coherent way with your mind and your heart and your soul. That's never been taught to anybody, never been taught by me, by anybody.
• I just discovered it through my practice. And I'm happy to share more if anybody's interested.

 

Bullying Story

• I was a bully for myself. I bullied myself into believing I was not good enough. I was dirty. I was scarred. I was ugly. I was all these things. So I self-bullied myself into believing all the things that the emotions of discomfort and especially shame brought up.
• Look at you. Look at how you look. You can't run away from this face. So I dealt with that personally, and through my self-healing, I learned to unravel that. But on top of that, I was bullied in school as well because I had a lot of scars from being physically abused. I have hyperpigmentation.
• The scars do not heal quickly at all. It takes decades. So I had a lot of scars littered on my legs and people would point.

My Mother and Bullying

• My mother would say to me, she'd hold my hands, her hands in my, her hands around my face. And she said, nobody's better than you. Don't listen to them. She said all the positive things, and that was so confusing to me, Bruce, because I was thinking, but you gave me these scars.
• But within her somewhere inside of her, she had the capacity and maybe the compassion, the awareness, to see I'm doing something wrong. I don't know how to fix it. So there's some things in my life I have to clean up so that I don't give this inheritance to my child.
• So I'm grateful that she did that because that instilled a little window of oh, I'm okay, I'm not ugly. I'm just different. And I have to figure out how to use a certain cream or she'd help me buy something to deal with it. But bullying is very harmful because it tempts you to believe that everything they say, you are.
• And you don't have anywhere else to go but that state of being. So it's very difficult to get through that. For some people it's surrounding themselves with maybe their animals, their plants, or a community of other people. Or finding a coach, finding a therapist, and just finding some creative resource. Sometimes music, laughter, or painting that feeds another emotion of joy, of hope.

Suggested Resources

• Book: Stillness Speaks by Eckhart Tolle
• Book: Inner Child Healing: HEAL your wounds. TRAIN Your Mind. CREATE a new you by Wen Peetes
• App: Hayhouse App

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Are you experiencing anxiety & stress? I’m Bruce Langford, a practicing coach and hypnotist helping fast-track people just like you to shed their inner bully and move forward with confidence. Book a Free Coaching Session to get you on the road to a more satisfying life, feeling grounded and focused. Send me an email at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘Time Is Right' in the subject line. We'll schedule a call to discuss how you can move forward to a better life

Narcolepsy As a Superpower; Dick Wybrow

Dick Wybrow is an Amazon best-selling author of humorous supernatural fiction. He has captivated audiences as a rock radio DJ, stand-up comedian, and television producer for over 30 years. These days, he's moved on to a fourth career; bestselling fiction author. Ninety percent of his time is spent clacking away on a keyboard in solitude. His most recent endeavor is a Wolfwere Trilogy; Kane, Kane Unleashed, and Kane Unhinged. Dick remains centered by spending quality time with whānau (family) and friends. Canadian by birth, Dick grew up in the US and now lives in New Zealand.

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• Website: www.DickWybrow.com
• Book: Kane, Kane Unleashed, Kane Unhinged (Wolfwere Trilogy)

Most Influential Person

• Tommy Kramer (a talent coach I once had)

Effect On Emotions

• Mindfulness has, in a sense, helped me discover that I had narcolepsy. Just discovering that that was creating some of the frustration was a big help. Emotions are a reaction to either what I'm generating or somebody else's.
• Now, if I can go back to the source and take a look at the thing that is causing that thing. That helps me deal with the emotions. One shouldn't lead to the other. There's mess and stuff in the way. Emotions will cloud you and prevent you from making proper judgments.
• So I try to use mindfulness to take a look and see what is causing this in me right now. How can I calm this and work out this problem? This helps me not only to solve the problem, but the emotion dissipates.

Thoughts On Breathing

• Somewhere along the way, I broke my brain. I used to be able to meditate a bit, but I don't do that as well anymore. So my version of meditation is to go into a dark room. I lie down in the dark and count my breathing, five in, six out.
• But one thing I do is I look at the inside of my eyelids and I know how goofy that sounds. But for a while, as I do that, my mind's racing and racing, but I focus on it for a minute or two. I start to see shapes, and I focus on those shapes.
• And sincerely, this works for me. I started to see the ridges of the shapes and more definitions, and eventually, I found myself seeing these visual expressions. That's my version of meditation right now. Just count my breaths and become calm that way.
• Just focusing on some of these lights that start to come up in the brain, and that gets me centered. And I do that for about 20 to 25 minutes and I'm right as rain.

 

Bullying Story

• I grew up as a chubby kid with a Canadian accent in New Jersey, often becoming a target for others. This experience made me shy but also taught me the power of humor as a defense mechanism.
• Working in television for two decades, I encountered bullying from high-profile personalities. I've learned that most of this aggression stems from their insecurities rather than genuine criticism. Instead of getting defensive, I try to understand their perspective, realizing they're often expressing their own anxieties. By doing so, I not only ease my own anxiety but also help them by adapting to their concerns.
• It's a challenging process but one that brings understanding and resolution amidst the chaos of television's high-pressure environment.

Suggested Resources

• Book: Kane, Kane Unleashed, Kane Unhinged (Wolfwere Trilogy)
• App: Listening to Audiobooks

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Are you experiencing anxiety & stress? I’m Bruce Langford, a practicing coach and hypnotist helping fast-track people just like you to shed their inner bully and move forward with confidence. Book a Free Coaching Session to get you on the road to a more satisfying life, feeling grounded and focused. Send me an email at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘Time Is Right' in the subject line. We'll schedule a call to discuss how you can move forward to a better life.

Finding Peace Even In The Valley; William Yeske

William Yeske is a combat veteran, author, and speaker who shares how he found peace, even in the valley. His book is called, Damn The Valley and tells of his experiences in the Arghandab River Valley in Afghanistan. Will served 11 years in the U.S. Army. As a serial entrepreneur, he has significant expertise in marketing, IT, and project management. He currently runs and operates a marketing company, No Limits Marketing Group (NLMG), founded to help small businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic. It uses a combination of modern marketing techniques coupled with a non-lethal targeting framework learned in the military to provide clients with winning strategies. Will was also a founding board member of a Veteran non-profit, Rally for the Troops (now part of Racing for Heroes). Will is attending Columbia Business School while running current business projects, creating new possibilities for future endeavors. He is also parenting his two children alongside his wife, who is also a US military veteran.

 

 

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• Website: www.DamnTheValleyBook.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/damnthevalleybook
• Instagram: @damnthevalleybook
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamyeske
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@damnthevalleybook

Most Influential Person

• Andy Frizella (The MFCEO project)

Effect On Emotions

• Anger. Yeah, definitely. Those anger spike moments and realizing,  you know, to do that breath work and realizing what's going on; hey, you're losing it, you're losing it.
• And you're losing your self-control of the situation.  Take that breath, you know, back up, look at the picture of what's actually going on.

Thoughts On Breathing

• Yeah. I mean, man, I have the book Breath by James Nester. I couldn't believe when I was reading through that phenomenal book, with just the different techniques and stuff. There are also so many apps out there these days.
• There is also pranayama. Sometimes it's actually just called prana.

 

Bullying Story

• I have talked to my kids about bullying. The nice thing for them anyway, is their mom is also six foot tall.
• So both of my kids are head and shoulders taller than everyone else in their class. So I have tried to instill in them that they are probably stronger than most of the kids around them, and it's their duty to be a protector for others. I have tried to instill in them, rather than using their strength for bad, use that strength for good.

Suggested Resourcesaa

• Book: Bravo Company Ben Kesling
• Books: Breath by James Nestor
• App: n/a

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• Living Consciously; Brian Berneman

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Are you experiencing anxiety & stress? I’m Bruce Langford, a practicing coach and hypnotist helping fast-track people just like you to shed their inner bully and move forward with confidence. Book a Free Coaching Session to get you on the road to a more satisfying life, feeling grounded and focused. Send me an email at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘Time Is Right' in the subject line. We'll schedule a call to discuss how you can move forward to a better life.

The Gut-Brain Connection; Josh Dech

Josh Dech has a deep understanding of the gut-brain connection. He is an ex-paramedic, and Holistic Nutritionist, specializing in gut health. It was the successes his clients have had with complex digestive diseases, previously thought to be impossible, that got him connected to some of the world’s most renowned doctors.
Since then, he’s been recruited to the Priority Health Academy as a medical lecturer, helping educate doctors on the holistic approach to gut health, and complex digestive issues. Gut health is known to be connected to mental health, emotions, sleep, productivity, concentration, hormones, inflammation, sickness, detoxification, cravings, relationships, and more. Our lives can be severely impacted by an unhealthy gut.

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• Website: www.ReversablePod.com
• Podcast: ReversABLE: The Ultimate Gut Health Podcast

Most Influential Person

• Kyle, a mentor of mine.

Effect On Emotions

• Mindfulness has affected my emotions dramatically. So I have ADHD. It's something I've dealt with a long time, and actually fixing my gut 99 percent improved it to the point that you'd never know I have it. Unless … you live with me.
• And so when I was going through a lot of this process, trying to fix it, I was trying Vyvanse and other drugs. I was having mood swings, outbursts, and suicidal thoughts. Like I was a mess emotionally and psychologically.
• And after coming through that and healing up my gut, I was able to then look back and see what was going on and how miserable my wife was during this process.
• And, you know, God love her for sticking with me. And we went to counseling and did all this stuff.
• And a lot of it came back to how my body was creating chemicals in my brain, and so the mindfulness of my physical body allowed me a reflective mindfulness of my psychological body.

Thoughts On Breathing

• So, breathing is interesting because we live in a world where we are deoxygenated. Gary Brekka is a fellow who's getting very famous right now through 10X Health, and he's famous for this quote; he says, the presence of oxygen is the absence of disease, and we do live in deoxygenated states.
• If I take your blood right now, Bruce, and I look at it under a microscope, your blood cells are probably aggregated, not coagulated, but aggregated electronically. They'd be drawn together like static cling.
• And so if we go out and just simply go 10 minutes in the earth, touch barefoot to the dirt in the earth, you discharge all these ions, those blood cells open up. Which means you have more surface area, which means you have more room for oxygenation.
• And by getting into the sunlight, getting infrared on your skin, getting a touch in the earth, we hyper oxygenate our bodies.
• You can add up to 16 times more oxygen to your mitochondrial cells. Imagine having 16 times more oxygen and, with it, more energy. And so breath works a very important part following guys like Wim Hof.
• What I'll do before an interview like this, I'll sit down for five to eight minutes, I'll do 30 breaths,  really dramatic in and out.
• And on the last breath, I exhale, a comfortable exhale, and I just hold it as long as I can. It's a minute, two minutes. You keep going, you go three minutes, four minutes, you'll be able to hold your breath and we hyper oxygenate the tissue. And that gives me better digestion, better breath, better energy, better mental clarity, all these things.
• My body starts to work better with that oxygen.

 

Bullying Story

• When I began my career, it was marked by significant changes. Dr. Semmelweis faced ostracism for his innovative ideas, a fate common to those introducing novelty; humans inherently resist change. Challenges, arguments, even hostility—these greeted my bold assertion: I'd discovered a breakthrough in reversing dreadful diseases. I posted on Facebook, proclaiming that nine out of ten cases of ulcerative colitis could be reversed, countering the prevalent notion in Western medicine of relying solely on drugs and hoping to avoid drastic surgeries.
• My stance led to a faculty position as a medical lecturer, discussing our successful reversal methods. But when I shared this on Reddit, backlash ensued. I was harassed, threatened, and my bookings hijacked. Many were defensive, unable to accept an alternative approach. It was tough; I almost gave up. Yet, the community I'd aided rallied, sharing stories of relief after years of suffering. Their support amidst the bullying rekindled my resolve to pursue change.

Suggested Resources

• Book: The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McCone
• Books: The Autoimmune Solution by Dr. Amy Myers
• App: Audible and Spotify

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Are you experiencing anxiety & stress? I’m Bruce Langford, a practicing coach and hypnotist helping fast-track people just like you to shed their inner bully and move forward with confidence. Book a Free Coaching Session to get you on the road to a more satisfying life, feeling grounded and focused. Send me an email at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘Time Is Right' in the subject line. We'll schedule a call to discuss how you can move forward to a better life.

The Healing Power Of Dogs; Heather Leigh Strom

Heather Leigh Strom teaches how to embrace the healing power of dogs. She became a distinguished professional trainer and competitor by the age of 30, although her journey with dogs began at the mere age of 4. At first she saw dogs as a hobby, specializing in rehabilitating the most challenging cases, forming unique connections and effortlessly resolving their issues.
It became obvious that Heather not only had unparalleled commitment and bonding to dogs, but that she had a sort of psychic connection. Beyond her canine pursuits, Heather struggled with a profound sense of isolation and sought solutions in physical therapy and functional medicine. It wasn't until the global lockdown in 2020 that she experienced a profound energetic shift, initiating her awakening. Through daily collaboration, her connection to canines eradicated lifetimes of trauma, dissolved emotional pain, and illuminated Heather's true soul. The profound healing opened her channel, revealing her genuine destiny.

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• Website: www.HeatherLeighStrom.com
• Podcast: Howling at the Moon with the K9 Guides
• Book: K9 Spirit Guides: The Healing Power of Man's Best Friend by Heather Leigh Strom

Most Influential Person

• Keanu Reeves

Effect On Emotions

• Emotions are powerful learning and healing tools. So when I have an emotion, I stop and I say, what's this about?
• I ask myself, what do I need to know here? What do I need to release?

Thoughts On Breathing

• So many of us don't breathe and I include myself. I catch myself not breathing. And when I feel stressed, I especially notice I'm not breathing.
• And when I finally open up and take that deep breath, it's like a drink of ice cold water on a hot summer day, and the body goes, thank you.
• You know,  it's very important to breathe.

 

Bullying Story

• I felt so alone during the part of my life when I was eight or nine. I was bullied by a kid that was younger than me and what I didn't know at the time was that he had a crush on me.  And that was the only way he knew how to try and express himself was that he bullied me.
• But I was hiding under tables and terrified. This went on, maybe for a year.
• I was also bullied by a counselor at church camp that same year. So a lot of bullying and it just caused me to retreat. It caused me to not trust anybody; to not trust the world. Cause nobody helped me. The teachers didn't help me. My parents didn't help me. You know, back then it was the sticks and stones.
• Now they understand how traumatic it is. Now they understand that it turns people into killers. So I'm thankful for that. But back then, it just ate me up inside.
• What I've learned through writing this book is that it was a message for me. I was attracting that experience in order to heal a part of me that felt bullied. And that's one thing that canine spirit guides helped me to heal. I hate to say brokenness within me, but it was a fractured part of my soul that had been damaged from previous experiences. And my ego was attracting that experience so that I would be aware of it.
• So through mindfulness, now I go, why is this happening? Why am I experiencing this? What is the message for me in this experience?  And now I can go, Oh, okay. I need to let this go. And now, it will no longer find its way to me.

Suggested Resources

• Book: The Upanishads by Swami Nikhilananda
• Books: The Ego's Code: Understand The Truth Behind Your Negativity by Clayton John Ainger
• Book: K9 Spirit Guides: The Healing Power of Man's Best Friend by Heather Leigh Strom
• App: Babaji:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PsQE3SotWs

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Combat To Calm; John Lawyer

John Lawyer is a testament to transformation, navigating the shift from combat to calm. He experienced war zones in Kuwait, Baghdad, and Kandahar and has been able to move to the serene realm of spiritual exploration. As a former counterintelligence special agent and asymmetric warfare specialist, he received a Bronze Star for counterterrorism operations. Now, he stands as a guide for Kishar, a non-profit online spiritual community. John, an Omnist, believes in the richness of human thought worldwide and offers individual spiritual coaching within the Kishar Spiritual Community. His compelling journey embodies both the warrior's valor and the seeker's introspection.

 

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• Website: Kishar Spiritual Community
• Podcast: Peace On Your Journey

Most Influential Person

• Ram Dass

Effect On Emotions

• You know, I had a lot of anger inside of me coming home, and maybe some rage.
• It's hard to talk about, but I think being able to slow down and not react to things; I think that's been the biggest thing is being able to process things as they happen and not be as reactionary to events.
• Before, I might have gotten frustrated because of a lack of control.

Thoughts On Breathing

• During a challenging period of separation from my usual deployment partner, Stacy, I experienced a difficult time in Afghanistan, leading to a minor breakdown.
• A friend, an Air Force colleague, introduced me to combat breathing, essentially a form of meditative breathing.
• Despite its label, the technique centered me and played a crucial role in my healing process.
• To elaborate, it involves pausing, inhaling for three or four steps, and then practicing a rhythmic breath cycle of inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the mouth.
• Closing your eyes and quieting the mind; this simple yet effective practice, just works.

 

Bullying Story

• This question about bullying takes me back to my childhood, a time when I felt somewhat awkward. Although I don't recall a specific bullying incident, the overarching memory is of never truly belonging or feeling accepted in school until high school.
• Considering mindfulness, I believe it could have fostered a more inclusive and connected experience both with myself and others.
• The lack of belonging resonates deeply, and I am convinced that cultivating mindfulness early on could have positively influenced a sense of acceptance and connection, making a substantial difference in those formative years.

Suggested Resources

• Book: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
• Book: Who am I? The teaching of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharishi by Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharishi
• App: Bookly

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Are you experiencing anxiety & stress? I’m Bruce Langford, a practicing coach and hypnotist helping fast-track people just like you to shed their inner bully and move forward with confidence. Book a Free Coaching Session to get you on the road to a more satisfying life, feeling grounded and focused. Send me an email at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘Time Is Right' in the subject line. We'll schedule a call to discuss how you can move forward to a better life

Soul Forward Wisdom; Heidi Hazen

Heidi Hazen is the visionary creator of the groundbreaking ‘Soul Forward Method.' She is also a transformational guide and a certified master hypnotist. Heidi is dedicated to empowering ambitious souls and those on a spiritual quest to break free from the cycle of endless therapy and self-help, unlocking their true potential.
As a Human Design Reader and Certified Hypnotist with the National Guild of Hypnotists, Heidi Hazen draws from her personal journey through adversity, conquering adrenal fatigue, depression, and anxiety. Her own path led her to a profound transformation – a process she describes as gently burning down the barriers that held her back. Now, Heidi passionately dedicates her life to assisting others who have traversed a similar path of self-discovery.
Heidi's multi-dimensional approach engages the conscious mind, subconscious, nervous system, and emotional energy, catalyzing radical transformations that traditional methods fall short of achieving. When you've exhausted every avenue and still find yourself unfulfilled, Heidi Hazen is the guide you've been seeking, ready to help you rediscover your authentic self, enabling you to live your life with purpose and authenticity.

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• Website: https://heidihazen.com
• Free Soul Forward Activation Session

A Recommendation

•  The Bio-Mat, an infrared mat amplified by crushed amethyst and tourmaline, is a NASA-developed technology. These rays penetrate deep into the body for restoration. I use it daily.

Soul's Journey to Illumination

• I realized a spiritual illumination, perceiving where our souls reside and how they immerse in our experiences, leading to immediate programming.
• We select our families and experiences, some nurturing our soul's worthiness, while others become limiting beliefs and neural programming pathways. This cycle repeats until mindfulness unveils these patterns. The gap between the soul and conscious mind lies in the subconscious. Accessing this depth is the key to transformation.

Soul-Guided Transformation

• I recognized that my skills were tools my soul had chosen, and I aimed to use them differently. While working with clients, I observed a recurring pattern, inspiring me to dig deeper.
• I yearned to break free from our self-imposed limitations, where we conform to societal norms. The breakthrough came when we embraced our soul's purpose, sparking transformation in our mindfulness, subconscious, nervous system, and energetic field.
• This multidimensional shift aligned our manifestations with our soul's desires, illustrating that our manifestation practice is an ongoing process.

About The Soul Forward Method

• The Soul Forward Method evolved into a profound reality as I embraced the flow of unique insights. These revelations were not regurgitated wisdom from others but rather emerged from an external source, channeled through me.
• The Soul Forward Method serves individuals who have diligently traversed the path of personal growth, only to find themselves stagnated or confronted by invisible barriers.
• These seekers are typically highly accomplished and deeply self-aware, acutely perceiving the need for further enhancements. My tagline perfectly encapsulates my role: I am the guiding light for those who have exhaustively explored every avenue, yet still find themselves short of their desired destination.
• With the Soul Forward Method, I offer a transformative journey to break free from the shackles of limitation and attain the fulfillment they've been chasing.

Who Are Your Ideal Clients?

• I work with with a diverse range of individuals, including lawyers, doctors, and therapists, encompassing a broad spectrum of seekers.
• These are people who've left no stone unturned, having already delved into decades of conventional talk therapy. They've explored various avenues, from pursuing alternative career paths, like becoming a certified yoga instructor, to embracing different healing modalities.
• Some have ventured into realms such as ayahuasca, plant medicine, and psilocybin, recognizing these as valuable tools and methodologies.
• Despite their efforts, they've all encountered limitations when it comes to understanding that solely addressing the conscious mind or relying on a facilitator for a single plant medicine journey has its constraints.

Suggested Resources

• Book: Build Leadership Momentum: How to Create the Perfect Principal Entry Plan by Daniel Bauer and Ariel Curry
• Book: Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader by Daniel Bauer
• Book: The Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap: Small Ideas That Lead to Big Impact by Daniel Bauer
• App: Band Camp
• App: Insight Timer

Words of Advice

• Your life should be a reflection of what it feels like to transcend your limitations and truly learn the lessons your soul is meant to grasp.
• Once you recognize the frequency and energetic sensation associated with this state, it becomes a guide. You'll begin to notice the disparities between how you present yourself in various aspects of your life and how you should be.
• From your relationships to self-perception, self-treatment, work, and interactions with friends, aligning with this elevated state becomes the compass for meaningful change.

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• Human Design and Hypnosis For Transformation; Heidi Hazen

• Decode Your Soul Purpose Through Mindfulness; Jay H. Tepley

• Mind Your Other Mind With Hypnotist, Erika Flint

   

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Crazy Talk Chronicles; Treyvon Worley

Treyvon Worley is an inspiring individual who has dedicated his life to breaking the silence and stigma surrounding mental health. As someone living with Borderline Personality Disorder, he knows the challenges firsthand. Growing up in a household marked by neglect, ridicule for his sexuality, and emotional pain, Treyvon sought solace and a different life. He prayed for change and promised himself that he would bring hope, peace, and knowledge to others facing similar struggles.

Treyvon's commitment led to the creation of “Crazy Talk,” a podcast that delves deep into the world of living with mental health conditions. Through personal stories, expert insights, and practical strategies, he aims to create a safe space where individuals can openly discuss their mental health experiences. Treyvon's journey is one of resilience, and he is determined to foster empathy, support, and understanding in a world that often shrouds mental health in silence.

 

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Contact Info

• Website: www.TalkCrazyWithMe.com
• Podcast: Crazy Talk

Most Influential Person

• My Aunt

Effect On Emotions

• Mindfulness is a crucial part of my Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) recovery. BPD brings intense, overwhelming emotions that can blind me from reality.
• With mindfulness, I've learned to recognize when I'm triggered and remove myself from situations. I let myself sit with my emotions without trying to change everything. It's a big step towards healing.
• Sometimes, it only takes about 30 minutes for emotions to pass. However, there have been times when I spent hours alone in my room, aware that leaving could hurt others emotionally. Being self-aware of my behavior and patterns is vital for my progress.

Thoughts On Breathing

• Breathing is a powerful tool for managing intense emotions.
• When I get triggered, my body goes into a fight-or-flight response. My heart races, palms get sweaty, and my breathing speeds up.
• By regulating my breath, I can calm my nervous system and bring myself down from that emotional high.
• I find it crucial to control my reactions. I often use an Apple watch with a breathing app to help with this practice.

 

Bullying Story

• Treyvon shared his experiences with bullying, mainly coming from within his own family. School wasn't the source of his bullying, but rather, it was his mom and oldest sister who were the major culprits.
• Treyvon believes that if both he and his family had been more mindful, things might have been different.
• Looking back, he acknowledges that as a kid, he couldn't control what was happening at home, but he could have managed his reactions better. As a child, he thought that forcefully expressing his emotions was the right way to deal with it, but now he understands the importance of mindfulness, acknowledging his feelings, and allowing himself to experience them.

Suggested Resources

• Book: Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening by Joseph Goldstein
• App: Breathing App on Apple Watch
• Podcast: Check out the Crazy Talk Podcast, by Treyvon Worley

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• Turn Fear into Health, Wealth and Happiness; Fearvana Author Akshay Nanavati

• Live The Life You Love With Victim To Victor Author, Nick Santonastasso

• Awakening Your Non-Self; Clement Decrop

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Conversations Across Divides; Justin Michael Williams

Justin Michael Williams is a distinguished author, speaker, and podcaster who frequently welcomes conversations across divides. His transformative journey has taken him from a childhood marked by the backdrop of gunshot holes outside his bedroom window to sharing the spotlight with renowned luminaries such as Marianne Williamson and Deepak Chopra. His recently published book, co-authored with Shelly Tygielski is called How We Ended Racism.” A Grammy-nominated recording artist, and inspirational speaker, Justin has garnered awards and recognition throughout his career. His extraordinary work has been featured by prestigious publications and platforms, including The Wall Street Journal, Grammy.com, Yoga Journal, Billboard.com, The Root, and SXSW®.

 

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• Website: www.JustinMichaelWilliams.com
• Book: How We Ended Racism: Realizing a New Possibility in One Generation By Justin Michael Williams & Shelly Tygielski

Most Influential Person

• Frank Fitzpatrick

Effect On Emotions

• Mindfulness has allowed me to stretch my capacity and to allow the waves of emotions to roll through me without me getting thrashed around by those waves.
• And that alone has saved me from making so many bad choices in my lows and bad choices in my highs to just be able to sit and run with it.

Thoughts On Breathing

• Breathing is one of the first things that I do when I sit down to meditate. I just do a short breathing practice.
• Whether people are doing breath work or whatever it is, I honestly just like taking a few big deep breaths before I practice. I know the science of it says it just helps regulate the nervous system.
• For me, breathing is an essential part of, uh, as a healthy mindfulness practice..

 

Final Advice

• Well, just love yourselves people. I think right now with everything going on in the world, the ability for us to love others, is really important.
• And also the ability to really love ourselves and by loving ourselves we expand and open our hearts in deeper ways.
• And I really believe it's through opening our hearts that we're going to start to solve some of the problems that we're seeing in the world right now.

Suggested Resources

• Book: Sit Down to Rise Up: How Radical Self-Care Can Change the World by Shelly Tygielski
• Book: Bringing Your Shadow Out of the Dark: Breaking Free from the Hidden Forces That Drive You by Robert Augustus Masters Ph.D. and Lissa Rankin MD
• Book: How We Ended Racism: Realizing a New Possibility in One Generation By Justin Michael Williams & Shelly Tygielski
• App: Insight Timer

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The Wind Through The Trees

Today’s episode is called The Wind Through The Trees. I’ve talked about trees a number of times on the show and of course, you know that the wind has special meaning for me as well. I’ve seen faces in trees many times and I often look at a tree and wonder what it would tell me if it could talk. Hey tree, how many nights have you spent with the howling wind ripping endlessly through your branches, with no thought about right or wrong, or whether there would be any end to the wreckless mistreatment of my branches?

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Year After Year

I stand here day and night, week after week, month after month, and year after year. Decades have gone by, and the wind has shaped me. The wind has decided how streamlined I would become. The wind has been the very core of my being.

As a tree, I am one with the wind.

That is mindfulness. As a human, I can be one with my surroundings and that which influences me. I can be one with my body, one with my influencers, one with my thoughts. I believe in the value of this single thought; the wind through the trees.

Obstacles in my Way

As a tree, I appear vibrant and lively in the spring, when the world around me is waking up and getting ready for new growth.

I grow another ring, an inner ring that is totally unseen from outward viewpoints.

This is my space; this space is mine and mine alone. Birds, insects, and worms can all take up residence in me, and that only makes me better. Here I am, my best to thrive in spite of obstacles that appear in my way.

I Live On

I continue to live on, or not, being emotionless. Even if I die, I may continue to look stately, my branches stretching outward, bare and empty.

If fire ravages me, I know my energy will live on in my ashes as I transition into the soil and later, into new growth and possibly new trees.

I may be cleared for parking lots and development, even then my energy will live on. It may be a mystery where my energy goes, but it does not dissolve into nothing.

As the Law of Conservation of Energy states, energy can neither be created nor destroyed. I live on.

Rocks, Rivers, and Oceans

I am the wind. I am kinetic energy, able to rotate massive rotor blades, which convert kinetic energy into rotational energy.

But I am simple. I am simple like the wind. Watch me gently touch the petal of a flower or the tail feather of a dove. I boost the eagle’s flight and allow the condor to soar, with their massive 12-foot wingspan, they rise above the world in their graceful flight.

I identify as the wind. I only exist, just like the trees, the mountains, the rocks, and the rivers and oceans. I am the wind through the trees.

My Meaning

Call me the wind. I am only what I am. I am energy. I exist whether I am talked about or not, whether I am loved or hated. I am not about to change as a result of human thought.

Mindfulness helps me realize that the wind through the trees is as important as any other aspect of the world.

The Wind Loves Me

Here I am, lying in bed at night, thinking of the wind blowing through the trees. Often, I can hear the wind just outside my window, and the sound of the wind is a gift. If the wind howls, the sound feeds me and calms me. As the wind changes, it reminds me of the past, present, and future, and that the present is all that really matters.

I repeat my calming mantra, and the wind gives me grounding. It gives me peace. I love the wind and I allow myself to believe that the wind loves me. The wind through the trees is part of my ongoing mantra.

Suggested Resources

• Book: Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May
• Book: Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn
• App: Insight Timer

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• The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times; Katherine May

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