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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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Your Inner Zelensky; Jessie Kanzer

Thursday Oct 26, 2023

Thursday Oct 26, 2023

Jessie Asya Kanzer is the award-winning author of Unlocking Your Inner Zelensky and Don’t Just Sit There, Do Nothing. She was born in the Soviet Union and left at age eight. Jessie shares that ‘what is so incredible about our man Volodymyr is that his belief in himself stems not from seeing himself as special, but from seeing himself as ordinary and from knowing there is great power in this ordinariness. His belief, in other words, is in the abilities of each ordinary individual.' Jessie Kanzer is a former reporter and actress. She once found herself on the set of a Zelensky film and has followed his story ever since. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, USA Today, the Washington Post, and many other publications. She's been interviewed on podcasts and TV programs across the country. She lives with her husband, two daughters, and two cats in Dobbs Ferry, NY.

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The Movie

  • I was in a movie with Zelensky. He was one of three main characters. The movie was either called “Love in the Big City” or “No Love in the City,” depending on the translation. I had a small part in the movie. At one time, I struggled and eventually gave up on acting, moved on with life, had kids, and started writing.
  • I've had moments where people I worked with in movies or TV shows became successful, but nobody became a president before.
  • Zelensky sent me the link to the movie in 2019, even though this movie was made back in 2009.
  • It was a unique experience to see someone I knew from the entertainment world become a president.

My Zelensky

  • The book I wrote about the Tao Te Ching that I talked to you about last year had a chapter about Zelensky in it. The chapter was called My Zelensky and it was the Taoist principle I was talking about.
  • The chapter talked about the Taoist principle of using whatever life gives, regardless of what circumstances you're given. It says do not waste anything.
  • And so I had Zelensky as an example then, and he had been born into the Soviet Union as I had. I left, but he had an immigration of sorts of his own where that tyrannical rule fell.
  • The country was trying to break through and be free. He was a person who actually was able to really enact change.

What is Different About Zelensky?

  • Zelensky has changed the history of his nation, his people, and millions of people. I think he changed the trajectory for Europe, maybe for the world. And so I started following him out of that intuition that something is different about this person.
  • When he emerged on the world stages as he is now, I started to see why I was pulled towards studying him.
  • He always said I'm just an ordinary person. He said. I'm not a politician. When he was first elected, he said, I'm just a simple person who has come to break down the system.

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Lessons To Learn

  • The subtitle of the book is, ‘Lessons We Can All Learn From An Unexpected Leader'.
  • One of the lessons is about his PR skills. It was his job to really get other parts of the world to understand the importance and value of Ukraine. This includes Europe, neighbors of Europe, and especially North America.
  • Ukraine is the producer of a lot of food, and specifically a lot of bread. I learned significant PR skills from Zelensky including public relations skills and the ability to communicate. I'm still learning. Thus the reason for the title, Unlocking Your Inner Zelensky.

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Autism Wellbeing; Christian Yordanov

Monday Oct 23, 2023

Monday Oct 23, 2023

Christian Yordanov is a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. He is also the author of  Autism Wellbeing Plan: How to Get Your Child Healthy. His book is a comprehensive resource for parents to understand the most common health problems that autistic children suffer from and how to address them. His health research covers many areas, including autism and children’s health, pregnancy preparation and recovery. It also deals with optimizing health and longevity.

As a health professional, Christian uses advanced lab testing to identify hidden metabolic and health imbalances and teaches clients how to use diet, supplementation, detoxification, and stress reduction to improve their lives. He also helps with sleep optimization to address chronic health issues and transform their health.
Christian is a certified Buteyko breathing instructor, Pn1 Nutrition Coach, GrowBaby practitioner and DNAfit trainer. He is also certified in personal training, fitness instruction, and sports and event massage therapy. He hosts two podcasts, Connecting Minds and Children’s Health Podcast.

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  • Patrick McKeown is a leading international expert in the field of breathing

Effect on Emotions

  • As I've gotten older, I've found that I can step back and think about what someone said or a situation before reacting. When I was younger, I used to be more impulsive, but with age, I've learned to pause.
  • Now, instead of feeling the need to respond immediately, I can remove myself from the situation and give it some time. It's not about answering right away; it's about taking a step back and coming to a decision later, maybe even a few hours or a day after.
  • I think it's all a part of the journey of mastering my emotions, and I believe that this process continues as I become more mature.

Thoughts on Breathing

  • I learned about the Buteyko breathing method from an expert in Ireland named Patrick McKeown, who learned it directly from Dr. Constantine Buteyko, who, I think, was Ukrainian or Russian.
  • Dr. Buteyko noticed that people who were very sick tended to breathe very shallowly, and this observation led to the development of the Buteyko method.
  • In our modern world, many of us tend to over-breathe or hyperventilate, taking in more air than we need. The Buteyko method is all about training your body to breathe less air and slowing down your breath. It should be so subtle that it's almost imperceptible. This method has shown positive results, especially for people with conditions like anxiety and ADHD.
  • Breathing through your nose and at a slower pace, around 10 to 12 breaths per minute, can have significant benefits.
  • Over-breathing can alter the blood's pH and make it harder for oxygen to reach your cells, even if you're breathing rapidly. Breathing re-education is a bit like mindfulness or meditation – it's a subtle practice that can help you become calmer and more focused.

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Bullying Story

  • When I was nine years old, my family moved from Bulgaria to South Africa, and it was a big change for me. I couldn't speak English, so I felt different, and that made me a target for bullies at school.
  • I learned that sometimes you have to stand up to bullies, even though I'm not proud of some of the fights I got into as a kid.
  • But what's really interesting is that when I went back to Bulgaria six years later, I was once again the “different” one, and bullying happened again. I've been on both sides of it; I've been bullied, and I've even bullied others, although I now know it's not the right way to handle it.
  • Now, I believe it's crucial to teach kids to stand up to bullies, but you have to be mindful about it. It's important to remember that bullies are often hurting inside. We need to approach them with empathy and not take their actions personally. By doing so, we can defuse the situation and avoid carrying the pain with us.

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Emotional Intelligence Insights; Harvey Deutschendorf

Thursday Oct 19, 2023

Thursday Oct 19, 2023

Harvey Deutschendorf is an emotional intelligence expert, speaker, and internationally published author of The Other Kind of Smart, Simple Ways to Boost Your Emotional Intelligence for Greater Personal Effectiveness and Success.  His latest book, Emotional Intelligence Game Changers, 101 Simple Ways to Win at Work + Life, was released in August 2023.
Harvey is a regular contributor to FAST COMPANY with 140 articles to date and is a TEDx Speaker. He has used emotional intelligence to overcome a difficult upbringing and is passionate about sharing what he has learned to help others live more rewarding, fulfilling lives.

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Effect on Emotions

  • Mindfulness has really made a big difference in how I handle my feelings. It's helped me quickly recognize my emotions and learn how to control them.
  • Mindfulness keeps me from getting too upset about strong emotions. Before, I would react strongly to things, but now I can handle them better and let them go.
  • It's like we all have different emotions, but with mindfulness, I can choose to focus on the good ones and let the bad ones go, like waves in the ocean.

Thoughts on Breathing

  • When I meditate, I use a technique I learned a long time ago called Transcendental Meditation.
  • I still say a special word, or mantra, while I meditate. But the breathing part is really important.
  • I take deep breaths from my diaphragm, and I do it for about four seconds, then I let it out for about four seconds. I used to count to four, but now I can just feel when I'm in that special meditation zone, so I'm very aware of my breathing.
  • You see, I have ADD, which means I sometimes struggle to stop my mind from racing with thoughts. But when I focus on my breathing, I can block out those thoughts for a while. It feels really nice when I can do that.

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Bullying Story

  • When I was in junior high, I went through a tough time because some kids were bullying me. I felt scared and angry back then. Looking back, I wish I had known about mindfulness.
  • If I had known what I know now, I might have handled the situation better. You see, bullies are often people who feel scared and insecure themselves. Knowing this, I could have tried a different approach to deal with them.
  • I could have tried to understand why they were bullying and maybe do something that made them stop and think. But at the time, all I felt was anger, and I reacted to it. I didn't have the mindfulness skills I have today.
  • If I were ever bullied again, I would try to understand where the bully is coming from. This approach could be a lot more effective, and I could handle it better by using techniques like deep breathing. It wouldn't be as tough as it was back then. Those times were really scary.

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Getting To Great; Madelaine Weiss

Monday Oct 16, 2023

Monday Oct 16, 2023

Madelaine Claire Weiss is a licensed psychotherapist and mindset expert who helps clients control their thoughts for a happier, more successful life. With a robust educational background from Harvard, she holds an MBA and is a Board-Certified Executive, Career, and Life Coach. She co-authored the “Handbook of Stressful Transitions Across the Lifespan” and authored “Getting to G.R.E.A.T: 5-Step Strategy for Work and Life…Based on Science and Stories.”
Throughout her career, Madelaine has had a diverse career, overseeing mental health practices and holding the role of a chief organizational development officer in the corporate world. Her journey led her to an associate director role at Harvard Medical School's Anatomical Gift Program. As a corporate trainer, Madelaine delivered programs to diverse organizations, including law firms, Harvard Medical School, Legal Services Corporation, and more. She's been a guest on numerous TV programs and podcasts, spreading her wisdom and contributing to various publications. Madelaine Weiss is a beacon of guidance for those striving to make the most of their lives.

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Effect on Emotions

  • You know, I am so even now that it scares me sometimes.
  • So if I cry at a movie, it's like, oh, thank God I can still cry. You know, because, it's (my emotions) evened out so much.
  • I'm also old. And I heard that that happens when you're old too. So I don't know how much of it is mindfulness, but I know that Sarah Lazar at Mass General has done studies on this kind of thickening in the brain that happens through meditation, which is kind of like a buffer.
  • So it doesn't mean that you don't know how you feel. It's just that it doesn't break through in a way that overwhelms you.To your question, I like to think that mindfulness helps, and it's not just that I'm old, but I'm not sure.

Thoughts on Breathing

  • I think that the 30-second mindset reset called polyvagal breathing, diaphragmatic breathing, power breathing, call it what you want, is just everybody's best friend forever.
  • When I talk about how we get primitive under stress.
  • When it's extreme, and I think it feels extreme to a lot of people right now, understandably, we go into fight-flight freeze and that's in the sympathetic nervous system.
  • So, just these 3 breaths that are taken in a very specific way.

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Bullying Story

  • I used to believe that I was the one being bullied, without going into too much detail. The bullying came from different sources, which made it hard to understand.
  • But a few years ago, when I met up with some high school friends for lunch, something surprising happened. One of them pulled out a song I had written during my high school sorority days. They told me I had to write a mean song about someone, and when I saw it, I was horrified.
  • I wanted to believe it was made up, but it wasn't. I had written that song. I couldn't reconcile this unkind act with the kind person I considered myself to be.
  • It made me wonder how mindfulness could have helped. Children today are guided more than we were back then, and I hope such behavior would be recognized as wrong.
  • I wrote a blog post about rudeness this week, as it seems to be on the rise. While it's not a new problem, it's essential to encourage kindness and civility, as even ancient civilizations struggled with these issues.

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Conquering Depression Differently; Dr. Ardeshir

Thursday Oct 12, 2023

Thursday Oct 12, 2023

Dr. Ardeshir Ph.D., is a groundbreaking psychologist who believes in conquering depression differently. He introduced the revolutionary concept, “You are not depressed, you are unfinished.” Dr. Ardeshir Mehran's expertise focuses on executives and high achievers, unraveling the intricate nuances of depression and anxiety.
His Amazon bestselling book, “You Are Not Depressed. You Are Un-Finished,” embodies his Emotional Bill of Rights philosophy, empowering individuals to find resolution and growth. Dr. Ardeshir's pragmatic approach prioritizes tangible transformation over traditional therapy. He is driven by a passion for real-world change, and as a result, he reshapes emotional well-being paradigms and offers practical solutions.

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  • I draw inspiration from a biologist colleague. She inspires my mindfulness journey with her graceful, mindful presence, and the way she observes her surroundings with poise.

Effect on Emotions

  • I'd like to share how mindfulness is currently transforming my emotional responses. Mindfulness allows me to navigate my emotions by simply observing them without passing judgment.
  • In addition, this approach empowers me to address my emotions with a heightened level of awareness and balance.
  • Instead of reacting impulsively, I can now make deliberate and conscious choices in how I respond to different emotional states.
  • Moreover, this transformation has significantly improved my relationship with my feelings, fostering a healthier and more mindful connection.

Thoughts on Breathing

  • The essence of breathing lies in awareness.
  • People often ask how to breathe properly, and my response is that you're already doing it; you're just not conscious of it.
  • Specifically, notice your breath as you sit. There's no need to force it or attempt to take in more oxygen.
  • Your body instinctively regulates the breath based on your activity level.
  • It is essential to sit with an upright posture, allowing your diaphragm to expand, giving your lungs room to move.
  • Simply observe your breath's natural cycle: when it begins, continues, and ends, and the same for the exhale.
  • This mindful awareness of the breath's rhythmic cycle is a profound practice.

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Bullying Story

  • During my childhood, particularly throughout my primary school years, I found myself a frequent target for bullies. It seemed to stem from my affinity for books, my reserved nature, and my slender physique.
  • The bullying often led to torn clothes and financial strain for my parents. I distinctly remember a conversation with my mother where she imparted a valuable lesson. She encouraged me not to run from fear but to confront it head-on.
  • Though I didn't fully comprehend her advice at the time, I decided to apply it during my next encounter with the bullies. I stood my ground, even as they pushed me around, resulting in another beating.
  • But something remarkable happened after that. The bullies ceased their torment and started spending time with me, discovering my extensive knowledge of scientific stories.
  • This experience taught me not to let fear control me and to acknowledge the goodness within myself.
  • I also gained insight into the difficult backgrounds of those bullies, leading me to approach them with compassion and respect.
  • This lesson underscored the importance of facing fear and discovering inner strength.

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Mindful School Leadership; Daniel Bauer

Monday Oct 09, 2023

Monday Oct 09, 2023

Daniel Bauer is a master of Mindful School Leadership with a knack for weaving captivating stories. As a former chronically late student, he once resorted to a creative fib about saving a Girl Scout troop from a burning building to dodge detention – a moment that illuminated the power of storytelling. Since then, Danny has honed his storytelling prowess and now shares inspiring narratives through the Better Leaders Better Schools podcast, a top-ranked show in the top 0.5% of 3 million global podcasts. He's also penned two bestselling books, “Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader” and “Build Leadership Momentum: How to Create the Perfect Principal Entry Plan.” Danny's enthusiasm for stories extends to his in-person leadership workshops at national conferences and school districts, where he empowers and inspires school leaders. His mission is clear: “to connect, grow, and mentor every school leader who wants to level up.”

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Goal Of Your New Book

  • In his latest book, “Build Leadership Momentum: How to Create the Perfect Principal Entry Plan,” Daniel Bauer sets forth two primary objectives. First and foremost, Bauer seeks to revolutionize how high-achieving school leaders approach their ambitious goals.
  • Drawing inspiration from Dan Sullivan's concept of “who, not how,” he underscores the value of seeking collaboration and assistance rather than being mired in the “how” of achieving objectives.
  • Bauer understands that time is a precious constraint, especially for passionate individuals bursting with ideas. His book offers a practical, no-nonsense approach to help modern-day school leaders swiftly implement their plans.
  • The book, co-authored with Ariel Curry, provides concise, easily digestible content that can be read in just 60 to 90 minutes, allowing readers to focus the remaining time on executing their entry plans efficiently.
  • The second aim is to supply practical resources that cater directly to the needs of school leaders, empowering them to navigate their roles effectively.
  • Released in the summer to give principals ample time to prepare for the school year, this book ensures that leaders can efficiently create their entry plans, devoid of unnecessary fluff, thus facilitating their quest for success.

Challenges of School Leadership

  • In the educational landscape of North America, specifically in the United States and Canada, school leadership has evolved into a highly politicized and pressurized endeavor.
  • The burden on school leaders today is undeniably formidable. They grapple with multifaceted challenges, and the stress can be overwhelming. In this context, mindfulness and meditation emerge as invaluable tools.
  • A dedicated meditation practice can be a transformative asset for school leaders, enhancing their capacity to navigate the intricate web of responsibilities and expectations.
  • Meditation provides a mental sanctuary, enabling them to find clarity and resilience amid the chaos. The benefits extend across all facets of their roles, empowering them to make more informed decisions, lead with composure, and foster a positive and productive educational environment.
  • Including meditation as part of mindful school leadership is an essential way to address the relentless challenges of modern school leadership.

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Words of Advice

  • I would advise leaders to consider exploring mindfulness in a gradual and accessible way. If the idea of a 7-day silent retreat seems daunting due to time and financial constraints, start with a one-day retreat or attend an evening talk on mindfulness. This allows you to dip your toes into the practice and understand its potential benefits without making an extensive commitment.
  • For those who view mindfulness as a casual hobby or a stress-relief tool, my challenge is to take it a step further.
  • Resolve to adopt a plan to achieve mindful school leadership. Delve into the practice of mindfulness with the intention of unlocking its deeper potential in your life. Mindfulness can be a transformative tool, offering not only peace and stress reduction but also profound insights into your own mind, emotions, and decision-making.
  • Mindfulness can enhance your leadership skills, increase self-awareness, and foster a more harmonious work environment.
  • So, take that first step, and you may find a new dimension of personal and professional growth waiting for you.

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Music As Medicine; Ian Morris And Brittany Churchill

Thursday Oct 05, 2023

Thursday Oct 05, 2023

Ian Morris creates music as medicine along with his life and business partner Brittany Churchill. Ian is a sound alchemist, a visionary in holistic wellness, and has spent over two decades harnessing the power of sound and frequency to heal hearts and minds. Pioneering “Frequency-Minded Music,” Ian crafts melodies tailored to unique healing needs, offering hope and empowerment to those in need. Beyond his music, Ian is a versatile artist, instrumentalist, poet, and author. He's the driving force behind “Listening To Smile,” a business dedicated to inner and outer harmony. Ian's journey began with the nonprofit “Homemade Genius,” bringing music and art to underserved communities and collaborating with organizations like Meals On Wheels, Hospice, and The United Way. Grounded in mindfulness, his transformative path led to the birth of “Listening to Smile” in November 2016. Ian Morris continues to inspire with his profound work in sound healing.

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  • Brittany Churchill

Update On Listening To Smile

  • We're still working with single practitioners and single holistic practitioners around the world. We're in 9 different countries now.
  • So we've grown to other areas and it's just been really cool because I've seen the growth of the music and Brittany has come in and she has really helped a lot.
  • We started making videos and delivering more content. So it's more transparency behind the music and then bringing in energies that really assist people to get connected to the music and then utilize it in their communities.

Insights From Brittany

  • I found Ian and Listening To Smile and his music was extremely different. I believe a lot of that has to do with the way it's produced and the intention that he sets when he makes the music.
  • Also his style of mixing and mastering. It feels far above anything that I ever found on Spotify. I joined his annual membership program. I would get these albums every single month that are in alignment with the Vedic astrology. So I joined personally, just wanting to learn more about this music habit in my life.

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  • Book: You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay
  • Book: The Surrender Experiment by Michael A. Singer
  • Book: The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer
  • App: Band Camp
  • App: Insight Timer

Words of Advice

Give this music a chance. Whether you're dealing with emotional overwhelm, sleep or focus issues or inner peace. See what actually comes through for you.
Ian has created an incredible wellness series and there's an archive with a lot of content. Allow yourself to be curious about yourself. Become a master self-observer. So when this music is playing and you're experiencing it for the first time, just see everything that comes through.
Whether it's something that's shifting in your body, sudden emotion. Or whether suddenly you're remembering a memory from 10 years ago, just seeing all of this is like clues to help neutralize the process. Just see things as curious and interesting and become the master self-observer as you process and release.

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Sunshine and Happiness

Monday Oct 02, 2023

Monday Oct 02, 2023

Today’s episode is called Sunshine and Happiness. I’m going to invite you to bask in the warmth of cherished memories and explore the impact the sun has on my life. From the joy of childhood summers and blooming marigolds to the astrological connection of being a Leo, to me, the sun's rays represent happiness. We'll also discover the enduring influence of a beloved TV show, “Sunshine School,” and how it left an indelible mark on my heart. We'll also talk about a unique contrast as I share a little about Ben, who prefers the clouds over the brilliant, beaming sun. Stay tuned to help me celebrate the joy of the sun and how it brings mindful happiness.

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Sunflowers Next

When I was a kid, I looked forward to the summer, because the warm sun and the long, fun summer days were just so special. And besides, my birthday is right in the middle of the summer, so how awesome is that?
I love the sunny, bright, gold flowers, like marigolds, Blacked-Eyed Susans, Sunflowers, and even a sunny field of Dandelions. This year I grew Daffodils and Black-Eyed Susans. Next year I think I’ll add Sunflowers and Marigolds.

From Seed You Say?

I remember one time, after moving to my first house, I ordered Marigold seeds from the Seed Catalogue company, Stoke’s Seeds. I started the seeds in the basement under lights and then planted them at the front of our house. Enormous marigolds emerged, and people walking by would often stop and ask where I got these amazing, huge, brilliant marigolds. They were so surprised when I told them I had grown them from seed.

Make Life Fun

I love walking early on a sunny day because I enjoy the shadows created by the brilliant sunshine. Those long, exaggerated shadows of my profile, really make my day. I know it sounds kind of childish, but why not appreciate the childish things that make life fun?

Self-Expression

I think one of the reasons I like the sun so much is because I’m a sun sign. I’m Leo the Lion because I was born at the end of July. Leo is the fifth sign of the astrological year, and is the only zodiac sign ruled by the sun itself. It happens to be a fire sign. Leo's modality is fixed, and the sign is represented by the Lion. This sign rules over the fifth house of creativity and self-expression.

First Studio Experience

When I was a young child, I liked to watch a TV show called Sunshine School. It was a local show produced here in our area of Canada, and I loved the host, Ms. Dorothy. When I was about 5 or 6 years old, my parents gave me a songbook from the show and then later took me to the studio to meet Ms. Dorothy. It was so exciting, and I think the central theme of Sunshine has stuck with me through the years. It was uplifting and inspiring to watch that show, and I remember it with great fondness.

Your Mindfulness Journey

The sun is a testament to the beauty in life's simplicity, from the radiant blooms in the garden to the enduring memories of childhood. We've shared in the warmth of the sun, both in the literal and figurative sense, and marveled at how it shapes our experiences and perceptions. So whether you revel in its brilliance like a Leo or find comfort in the clouds like Ben, may the sunshine and happiness be ever-present in your mindfulness journey.

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Draw Energy From Above; Beate Chelette

Thursday Sep 28, 2023

Thursday Sep 28, 2023

Beate Chelette is a visionary Growth Architect who possesses the unique ability to draw energy from above. She is the brilliant mind behind The Women's Code, an exclusive strategy dedicated to empowering women in

navigating, collaborating, and taking the lead. Beate is renowned for providing visionaries and leaders with tailor-made strategies to enhance their authority and magnify their impact.
What sets Beate apart is her remarkable journey, bootstrapping her passion for photography into a global enterprise, ultimately striking a multimillion-dollar deal with none other than Bill Gates.
Beate and her team are passionate about crafting personalized strategies that elevate authority and amplify impact, recognizing the individuality of each business. They offer the framework, and their clients contribute the unique pieces to co-create a growth strategy that fits like a glove. If you're ready to tackle your distinctive challenges and seize opportunities, reach out and discover how Beate Chelette can help you transform your vision into reality.

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Effect on Emotions

  • I make a conscious effort to know that not everything I think is the truth; that my subconscious volunteers stuff that's based on a different pattern than necessarily the truth. So I constantly have to question; Is this what's the truth in this?

Thoughts on Breathing

  • Regarding breathing, I wish I was better at it. That's the one thing; I find myself holding my breath all the time. That would probably be the number one thing where I feel I need to get a lot better at it.
  • So I think I am currently maybe getting a D on breathing.

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Bullying Story

  • So when I was a child, my mother wanted me to go to school looking like I was a granddame. Like I literally looked like a 12-year-old secretary. So she put me in pleated skirts, and belay flats before belay flats were a thing.
  • And Rafa blouses with, what was back then the secretary equivalent of a tie, the bow. And problem was that I had a dental issue. So I have a front tooth that had three naturally grown teeth in one spot. So I had to have multiple surgeries right here and a gap in my front tooth. So I had a lisp and a front tooth missing until I was like 12 years old.
  • And I remember standing in the entry hall of the Catholic school and everybody was wearing jeans and they were all cool. And then there was me. And I looked like a secretary. And I remember people like pointing their finger at me and just laughing at me.
  • And you know I had to fight a lot of fights with my mother that I just wasn't going to be wearing these kinds of clothes anymore because everybody looked at me like I was a freak. So then as I got a little bit older, I started to find my own way and wear what I chose.

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Embrace Money Mindfulness; Spencer Sherman

Monday Sep 25, 2023

Monday Sep 25, 2023

Spencer Sherman is a financial expert who teaches how to embrace money mindfulness and is known for his unique approach to money. With an MBA and a CFP® designation, he founded and led Abacus, a company that managed $3 billion in assets. Spencer believes in breaking the taboo around money and teaches people that their self-worth is way more important than their net worth. He helps clients transform their relationship with money, guiding them to embrace abundance without shame. Spencer hosts a retreat called the Mindful Advisor Retreat for financial professionals. He is dedicated to helping you discover your “Enough” number and foster a mindful mindset regarding money.

This podcast is for informational purposes only. The opinions expressed are not the opinions of Abacus Wealth Partners, the firm that Spencer Sherman founded. Should you wish to connect with a financial advisor, we welcome you to schedule a free introductory 15-minute phone call. Once your financial needs are understood, we would be happy to help you find the best fit.
 

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Effect on Emotions

  • Mindfulness has made a big difference in how I handle my emotions. It's like this story about an eight-year-old boy. Imagine I received an upsetting email from one of my business partners. I really wanted to respond angrily, but then mindfulness kicked in.
  • I realized that reacting like that would lead to a pointless argument. So, I decided to let it go and sleep on it. By morning, my partner apologized, and the issue resolved itself without my intervention.
  • Mindfulness helps me avoid knee-jerk reactions and provides more choices. It's like in the investment world when we panic and sell everything during a market drop. Mindfulness creates space for other options beyond our initial, rigid reactions.

Thoughts on Breathing

  • Breathing is super basic, right? We can chat about money all day, but you know what? Breathing matters too. It's like finding contentment in something as simple as taking a breath.
  • I call it the “money breath” because it helps when I'm shopping and anxiety hits. In those moments, our breath can get shallow, denying our brain much-needed oxygen. We need a pause to widen our perspective and consider more choices.
  • The money breath involves exhaling longer than inhaling, and science says it calms our nervous system, shifting us into a more relaxed state. That's when our money smarts kick in, which, by the way, we all have; we just need to tap into them.

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Bullying Story

Spencer Sherman shared a meaningful story about how mindfulness can make a big difference, even in challenging situations. He mentioned two important nonprofit organizations he's involved with, both dedicated to improving school environments. One of them, called Mindful Schools, shared a powerful story about a boy dealing with aggression.

During recess, this boy felt the urge to punch another kid. But instead of acting on that anger, he took a moment to breathe and simply observe his emotions. This act of mindfulness allowed him to acknowledge his negative feelings without letting them control his actions. It's a key aspect of mindfulness: recognizing harmful emotions but choosing not to be controlled by them.

Spencer believes this mindfulness lesson applies to money matters as well. For instance, when you desperately want to buy something like a house, taking a pause and considering your emotions before making a big decision can be wise. Mindful Schools teaches kids to become aware of unhealthy emotions and not let these emotions guide their actions, a valuable skill that can truly change the game.

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