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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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Grounded In Now; Bruce Langford

Thursday Aug 28, 2025

Thursday Aug 28, 2025

Grounded In Now is the name of today's episode, a solo episode with Bruce. He explores five simple mindfulness practices that can help ease anxiety and bring more calm into daily life. Through body awareness, focused breathing, self-kindness, gratitude, and emotional balance, you’ll learn practical ways to quiet the mind and steady your emotions. Anxiety is part of being human, but it doesn’t have to control your life. Discover how mindfulness can shift your perspective, soften anxious thoughts, and help you feel more grounded in the present moment.

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5 Ways To Ease Anxiety

1/ Body Awareness

Anxiety often shows up in the body—tight shoulders, a clenched jaw, a knotted stomach. Mindfulness begins by noticing these signals. Once you identify where tension lives, breathe, soften that area, and let go. Even labeling it—“this is worry”—creates space, opening the door to calm.

2/ Breathing – Calming Your Nervous System

Anxiety speeds up the body, pushing it into fight-or-flight. Focused breathing reverses this by signaling safety. Inhale deeply, pause, and exhale longer than you inhale. That slow release calms the nervous system, anchors you in the present, and gently reminds you: right now, you are safe.

3/ Self-Kindness

Anxiety often grows louder with self-criticism. Instead of fueling it, practice compassion: tell yourself, “It’s okay. I’m human.” Replace harsh scripts with gentler ones, the way you’d encourage a friend. Kindness softens anxiety’s grip, creating space for healing and reminding you that imperfection doesn’t diminish your worth.

4/ Gratitude

When anxiety pulls attention toward threats, gratitude shifts focus to what’s good. Naming simple joys—a warm drink, a kind word, fresh air—balances the mind. Gratitude doesn’t erase worry, but it widens perspective, grounding you in what’s steady and reminding you that even in difficulty, moments of light remain.

5/ Emotional Balance

Anxiety can trigger impulsive reactions. Mindfulness helps create a pause. Ask: “Is this a real threat, or just perceived?” That pause restores choice. Instead of reacting from fear, you respond with clarity. This balance turns anxious energy into thoughtful action, helping you stay steady in uncertain moments.

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Live Longer With Passion; Jerry Kroll

Thursday Aug 21, 2025

Thursday Aug 21, 2025

Jerry Kroll is the CEO of Jevitty Life Science, Founder and Director of ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp and owner of Bodycomp Imaging. He has spent decades transforming bold ideas into reality, from working in his parents’ greenhouses to managing world-class race car drivers. As founder of ElectraMeccanica, he pioneered the iconic one-seater electric car. Passionate about longevity, Jerry pushes the boundaries of human lifespan through science and technology. He is the author of Beyond Elon and Living Past 200.

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Most Influential Person

Effect on Emotions

  • Mindfulness has given me perspective. To me, mindfulness and perspective are the same thing; an awareness of where you stand in this vast world and universe.

  • When you recognize the importance of family, friends, your own health and happiness, and the happiness of those around you, it brings a deep sense of calm.

  • That awareness itself becomes a grounding and calming influence.

Thoughts on Breathing

  • I have a running coach who's a two-time marathon Olympian for Canada.

  • Every time we're out there, we're talking about breathing. Not just the depth of the breathing, not just about the number of breaths you take, but breathing through your nose instead of your mouth, things like that.

  • He talks about really in-depth things such as how much oxygen your body is taking in. It's such a complex and important thing. It is part of life just like eating.

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Book: Beyond Elon: The Next Great EV and Living Past 200 by Jerry Kroll

App: Jevitty.com

Bullying Question

  • I feel encouraged that in 2025, awareness around bullying has grown so much. Today, if bullying happens, there are enough people ready to step in and say, 'That’s not right.'

  • It’s not the 1940s or 1950s anymore; we’ve evolved. People now recognize bullying for what it is, whether in everyday life or in high-profile political examples.

  • The greatest power is identifying bullying clearly, and I believe nearly everyone can. Addressing it may take time, but resolution is inevitable.

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Mindfulness Meets Storytelling; Bonnie Garvin

Wednesday Aug 13, 2025

Wednesday Aug 13, 2025

Bonnie Garvin is an award-winning writer, producer, painter, and USC screenwriting professor. She is the creator of Storytelling Lab, a six-person, six-week international Zoom workshop designed to unleash creative spirit. Accidentally discovering her passion for playwriting in her thirties, her first play became a finalist in a major U.S. festival. Since then, Bonnie has spent over three decades continually reinventing herself, building a multifaceted career in storytelling across stage, screen, and art.

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Most Influential Person

  • Esther Broner

Effect on Emotions

  • I think mindfulness has helped put me more in touch with my emotions. I’m not someone who easily connects to the emotional side of things. I’ve never been very comfortable expressing feelings. I don’t cry a lot or show those kinds of emotions.
  • One way I’ve dealt with that is by finding different approaches, rather than dismissing mindfulness as meaningless.
  • I believe mindfulness is important, and it’s what you do with it that matters. It can take many forms, and it’s not just meditation, although some people think it’s all about meditation.
  • To me, mindfulness is more about truly being present and shutting out the noise.

Thoughts on Breathing

  • Breathing is something we rarely notice until someone points it out. There’s a huge difference between shallow breathing from the neck or chest and deep, full breaths.

Bullying Question

  • I think a lot of bullying comes from a place where people need some therapy to find out really what the root cause of that is.

  • It's really about what's happening kind of under the surface

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Inside Happiness Interactive: Mathew Hoi-Broad

Wednesday Aug 06, 2025

Wednesday Aug 06, 2025

Mathew Hoi-Broad is the Creative Director at Happiness Interactive, a video game studio based in Vancouver, Canada. With a background in game design from Vancouver Film School, Mathew blends storytelling, systems thinking, and play theory to craft living digital worlds. His work explores games as tools for self-discovery and emotional growth. He believes play is a vital force across all stages of life, and designs immersive experiences where players and AI coexist equally. unlocking joy, curiosity, and a deeper sense of presence through interactive exploration.

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Most Influential Person

  • My Wife

Effect on Emotions

  • I used to experience suicidal thoughts and even attempts, but over time, I’ve learned to handle intense emotions differently.
  • I discovered something called IFS—Internal Family Systems, or “parts work.” It’s based on the idea that we’re made up of different parts inside us, and each one has its own voice.
  • Now, when I feel overwhelmed, I pause, breathe, and let those parts speak. It helps me understand what’s really going on—without letting the emotion completely take over.

Thoughts on Breathing

  • Breathing is everything. It took me a while to realize this.

  • I've read a lot of Eckhart Tolle's books which talk about breathing. I realized that breathing is really the foundation of everything.

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Bullying Question

  • Things were okay when I started school, but I eventually realized I was being a bully, especially to my best friend. I used to threaten that if he didn’t do what I wanted, our friendship would “break,” even miming a chain snapping.

  • Once, I made him cry on the bus, and I lied about it. Seeing how much I hurt him changed me.

  • Later, I had to repeat third grade, which was traumatic. I lost connection with friends but stayed close with him—and even made a new best friend by annoying him into noticing me. We’re all still friends today.

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Mindful Collaboration with CollSong; Charulatha Vijayakumar

Wednesday Jul 30, 2025

Wednesday Jul 30, 2025

Charulatha Vijayakumar is the creator of CollSong, a mindful music collaboration app that unites poets, singers, and musicians to create and share from the heart. With a background in software engineering, automation, UI/UX design, and digital media, she blends creativity with technology to build meaningful user experiences. A lifelong learner and entrepreneur, Charulatha holds certifications in Mobile App Development and Project Management from Cambrian College. Passionate about music, design, leadership, and poetry, she encourages mindful self-expression and community through her work. CollSong reflects her vision to inspire connection, creativity, and collective harmony in a fast-paced digital world.

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Most Influential Person

  • My Mom's Grandfather

Effect on Emotions

  • When I'm stressed or overwhelmed, mindfulness helps me refocus. I take a deep breath, remind myself that things are under control.

  • I then shift my focus to what I can do now. Instead of dwelling on the past, I ask, “What can I do to feel better?”

  • That mindset has always helped me through tough times.

Thoughts on Breathing

  • Breathing and mindfulness are powerful tools. Slowing your breath helps calm your heart rate and reduce stress.

  • Breathing is the core of meditation and yoga. Even a mindful walk, focused on your breathing, can make a big difference.

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Bullying Question

  • Regarding bullying, I believe the CollSong app can help reduce meanness. When you're mindful, you're less likely to engage in or be affected by bullying.

  • You stay focused on what's right and positive. I’ve always been energetic, curious, and upbeat. Maybe that mindset kept me from noticing negativity; I was too busy chasing butterflies in my own world. 

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Esports, Education, and Mindfulness; George Cork

Wednesday Jul 23, 2025

Wednesday Jul 23, 2025

George Cork is an esports education specialist based in the U.K. With over a decade of experience in coaching, teaching, and operations, George designs innovative, standards-aligned curricula that use video games to re-engage students in education. He has delivered esports qualifications at both university and collegiate levels and is passionate about transforming traditional learning through industry-relevant content in areas like business, tech, and athlete care. A global leader in the field, George has launched pilot programs in the UK, Iceland, and North America. He also uses mindfulness to help players and students develop emotional resilience and maintain focus under pressure.

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Most Influential Person

  • My uncle and my mom

Effect on Emotions

  • I would say mindfulness helps me a lot in terms of staying grounded. It’s about making sure I don’t react in an emotional way.

  • If I receive some bad news, I try to take time to decompress—just pause for a moment.

  • I try to fully understand the situation before reacting, because if I respond immediately, I’m likely reacting purely out of emotion.

Thoughts on Breathing

  • I talk to non-native players I coach about what I call a tactical pause. That is where you pause the game and take a minute or 30 seconds to reset yourself mentally.

  • Because you're so focused and running on adrenaline, it’s necessary to reset your breathing and focus and just calm yourself down.

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Bullying Question

  • One of the main things right now in esports is inclusivity. There's a massive push in trying to make people more inclusive, like the industry more inclusive, especially to the women's female audience.

  • Esports is a very male dominated industry right now. Slowly it's starting to change. But there is a lot of core ground level work that needs to be done in order to make women feel more welcome.

  • It's not obviously all people, but some are very toxic in terms of their behavior and how they react overall.

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Thriving With The Maple Kind; Carol Mote

Wednesday Jul 16, 2025

Wednesday Jul 16, 2025

Carol Mote founded The Maple Kind, where she helps businesses take care of their people and shape strong workplace cultures. She advises on everything from improving employee wellbeing and leadership support to handling major changes like mergers and business restructures. Drawing on nearly a decade with Global People and Culture, Carol specialises in guiding organisations through change, solving complex people-related challenges, and making sure employment policies are fair and effective. She’s known for her practical, people-first approach and for helping companies build trust, smooth transitions, and create positive, inclusive workplaces.

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Most Influential Person

  • A Journalist in the U.K.

Effect on Emotions

  • I need a way to manage my emotions in some of the jobs I do.
  • I have to make sure I don’t explode, walk out, or start shouting—reactive behaviors like that won’t help me accomplish anything.
  • Instead, I step away, take a moment to reset, go for a walk, get some fresh air, and take a deep breath.

Thoughts on Breathing

  • I think that breathing is indicative of where you are at emotionally. If I am rushing and am out of breath, I know I am I danger of over-reacting.

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Bullying Question

  • After my parents split, my siblings and I, all very young, were sent from Canada to the UK, where life became chaotic. We had no stable home, struggled to adapt, and faced bullying at school due to our accents and outsider status.

  • With little adult support or accountability, it was a harsh environment. That experience shaped my passion today—recognizing how, even in corporate life, a lack of accountability can allow similar harm to persist.

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Aligned Through Awareness; Sev Geraskin

Wednesday Jul 09, 2025

Wednesday Jul 09, 2025

Sev Geraskin is a visionary leader in AI alignment and emotional design, serving as Founding VP at PolarGrid, President of Economy of Wisdom, and Executive Director at Lantern Lab. He champions peer-led AI education and collective wisdom through ventures like Past5. Grounded in mindfulness, Sev integrates meditation, emotional presence, and reflective walks into his daily rhythm, allowing clarity and creativity to thrive. His work centers on inclusion, emotional depth, and meaning in the human-AI experience.

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Effect on Emotions

  • I consciously take breaks, and I take mindful walks. I also practice meditation.
  • I allow myself just to take a pause and let myself feel the full range of emotions. If I'm angry or sad, I let myself feel it.
  • Once that emotion is out, I can continue being happy and productive throughout the day.

Thoughts on Breathing

  • People tell me to do it, but I don't use breathing [special breathing techniques] that much.
  • When I walk, my breathing auto adjusts to the level I need it to be.

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Bullying Question

  • Regarding bullying, I think it has to do with a lack of self-awareness. When I was younger, I wasn't as self-aware as I am now.

  • I've had years of personal development. Maybe I wasn't always as empathetic. I see now that human connection is something that needs to be nurtured consciously.

  • It does matter how you communicate.

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Robots for Autism; William Huang

Wednesday Jul 02, 2025

Wednesday Jul 02, 2025

William Huang is the Co-Founder and CEO of Auria Robotics, a Vancouver-based startup. Founded by parents, educators, and technologists, Auria Robotics develops AI-powered audio robots for personalized autism intervention and support. These interactive companions use emotional recognition and adaptive learning to provide real-time support in homes, schools, and clinics, responding to each child's unique needs, even when a therapist is unavailable.

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The Robot

  • The Auria Robotics team has developed an AI-powered robot designed to support children with autism.
  • With diagnoses rising—now affecting 1 in 31 children in North America—access to therapy remains limited due to high costs and a shortage of specialists.
  • The Auria robot utilizes generative AI, emotional recognition, and adaptive learning to monitor each child’s behavior.
  • The robot delivers personalized, real-time interventions, particularly when a therapist is unavailable.

More About The Robot

  • The Auria Robotics robot is an interactive, AI-powered companion designed to support children with autism.

  • An iPad, serving as the robot's "brain," connects via Bluetooth and runs software that enables personalized responses. The robot helps children feel calm, happy, and engaged through playful interactions.

  • It can dance, give rewards, and celebrate successful sessions, making therapy more enjoyable and emotionally supportive. It can be used at home or in schools.

How It Supports An Autistic Child

  • Autism intervention is expensive—often $150 to $160 per hour—and government funding is limited, especially after a child turns six.

  • The Auria Robotics robot provides an affordable alternative by emulating a therapist’s role at home when professional services are unavailable.

Is Adult Supervision Required?

  • Not necessarily is adult supervision required. The robot functions as both a teaching tool and a companion.

  • Powered by generative AI, it's capable of autonomous interaction—communicating with the child, monitoring behavior, and even relaying information to parents.

  • It's like having a supportive friend always present, blending emotional connection with practical therapeutic support.

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Connect With Your Loved Ones; Karen Murdock

Wednesday Jun 25, 2025

Wednesday Jun 25, 2025

Karen Murdock is the founder of Voiced Memories, dedicated to preserving family legacies through photographs and storytelling. Inspired by her Uncle Jimmy’s memory and a deep-rooted family history, Karen blends personal passion with professional expertise. Her background in the funeral industry underscored the importance of proactive memory preservation. A committed genealogist, she helps others honor their heritage through organized photos, curated stories, and family history projects, ensuring that cherished memories endure for generations to come.

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Most Influential Person

  • My Father

Effect on Emotions

  • I worked for many years in the funeral and cemetery industry, where we often had to set our emotions aside. It didn’t matter if you'd just put your dog down that morning—you still had to be present, mindful, and helpful to others.
  • I actually learned to ground myself and use deep breathing to reset in about 30 seconds.
  • That skill stuck with me, and to this day, I use it whenever I feel my emotions starting to get away from me. It’s been incredibly helpful. 

Thoughts on Breathing

  • You know, I often laugh because you'd think something as simple as breathing wouldn’t be that important—but it really is.
  • I first learned different breathing techniques in prenatal classes, and they’ve stayed with me ever since. I still use them whenever I need to.

Suggested Resources

  • Book: n/a
  • App: Calm 

Bullying Question

  • Regarding bullying, what comes to mind for me is that before we take action, we should sit in the moment and process.

  • Instead of being reactive to something, take the time to pause.

  • Sometimes we react too quickly, and we don't get all the facts. We don't reflect on what's going on before we take action.

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