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Podcast Intro for "MindfulNews Podcast" Greetings, dear listeners, and welcome back to another enlightening episode of the MindfulNews Podcast. I'm your host, Gui. As we navigate the landscapes of today's transformative discussions, we are joined by the remarkable Chris Altizer and Gloria Johnson-Cusak, co-authors of 'Growing the Elephant: Increasing Earned Advantage for All'. Our journey today will span across various terrains: We'll dive deep into the DEI Origins. The world has seen an increased focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. What's the story behind its rising prominence in the business sector? And how did it find its voice in our everyday conversations? Earned Advantage beckons us to explore the nuances of diversity's evolution and its resonance within the legal spectrum. As we wade through the waters of societal dynamics, we encounter the 'Privilege' Paradox. What complexities does the term 'privilege' bring, and how do we navigate our diverse differences? The Elephant in the Room stands as a monumental topic within our discussions. Chris and Gloria offer insights into its significance both within their literary work and in the larger scope of DEI discussions. As the world around us morphs at an unprecedented pace, we'll deliberate on Future Skills Relevance and Tgui Thinking. What skills will hold their ground in this whirlwind of change? How can reflection and mindfulness pave our path forward? Embarking on a personal voyage, Chris and Gloria will share their Journey into Mindfulness, offering a glimpse into their transformative experiences. We conclude with a reflection on What Matters Most, focusing on the core values and principles that anchor our souls in these tempestuous times. So, dear listeners, as the tapestry of our conversation unfolds, we invite you to immerse yourself, find a moment of tranquility, and join us in this exploration of mindfulness, diversity, and the essence of being. Visit minduflnews.uk for more podcasts, videos, and Mindfulness courses. 

Welcome back to another episode of the MindfulNews Podcast and today we have a very special guest joining us. Alan Lau, founder of the Frank Soo Foundation, is here to share the incredible story of Frank Soo, a pioneer for Chinese players in English football. Frank Soo was the first Chinese player to represent England, earning nine caps for the national team during World War II. Although these wartime internationals are not officially recognized, Frank's contributions to the sport cannot be understated. In addition to his time with the national team, he played for clubs such as Leicester and Luton Town. Following his playing career, Soo went on to become a coach and manager, working with clubs in Scandinavia, Italy, and the Netherlands. His passion for football extended beyond his own career, leaving a lasting impact on the game. Our guest, Alan Lau, has been deeply involved in Chinese grassroots football for over a decade, organizing tournaments and fostering the growth of the sport in his community. When Alan discovered Frank Soo's story, he felt a calling to share it with the world and inspire others. With that mission in mind, he founded the Frank Soo Foundation to benefit everyone involved in football. To support Alan and the amazing work he's doing through the Frank Soo Foundation, please visit https://www.thefranksoofoundation.org.uk/. 4:25 - Introducing Frank Soo: A Pioneer in English Football 4:10 - Significant Moments in Frank's Career 9:00 - Addressing Racism in Football 13:49 - Overcoming Challenges as a Chinese Footballer 17:01 - Stoke City and Frank Soo's Memorable Moments on the Field 17:25 - Frank's Playing Position Explained 20:30 - Frank's Impressive Stats: 170 Appearances and More 21:38 - Frank Soo's Family Background and Wartime Football 25:27 - Frank's Lasting Impact on Football and the British Asian Community 28:15 - The Mission and Vision of the Frank Soo Foundation The 9th May 1942 saw the England debut of Frank Soo, the first player from a Black or Asian heritage to put on the Three Lions Shirt.

Episode Description: Welcome to the first guided mindfulness episode of the MindfulNews Podcast! Today, we introduce you to the world of mindfulness meditation, focusing on returning to your anchor. In this episode, our experienced mindfulness guide will lead you through a calming body scan, helping you connect with your physical sensations and grounding you in the present moment. Next, we'll explore the power of positive affirmations to boost your self-esteem, foster self-compassion, and encourage inner growth. We'll then conclude the session with a step-by-step tutorial on box breathing, a simple yet powerful technique to regulate your breath and manage stress effectively. Whether you're new to mindfulness or a seasoned practitioner, this episode is the perfect way to center yourself and cultivate a deeper sense of self-awareness. Tune in and discover the transformative power of returning to your anchor. Body scan: 00:00 secs Affirmations: 6:30 secs Box Breathing: 9:53 secs Find more resources and guided meditations at www.mindfulnews.uk.

Dr Willem Kuyken, head of the Oxford Mindfulness Center, breaks down the meaning of Mindfulness into 4 key areas. The OMC is at the forefront of research and study on the benefits of Mindfulness and they are doing great work.

Chris Ruane is the honorary President of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Mindfulness and is responsible for getting members of Parliament to meditate across the globe. He spent 21 years as a national politician, and 10 years before that as a local politician, and has seen society getting worse. He has experienced this first hand in his former constituency where more than half suffered from mental illness. as seen society getting worse. There are now 50 countries at the government level teaching Mindfulness and Chris is at the forefront of making this happen. From using breath techniques in schools in the 80s to becoming the Founder and Honorary President of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Mindfulness, Chris is calling for a mindful planet as he quotes that Depression will be the biggest burden on this planet by 2030, not mental health. Chris has anecdotes, metaphors, and analogies for days and his passion to spread mindfulness through politics is inspiring, and you can catch this on the latest podcast in the bio.  Visit Mindfulnews.uk for all of our Podcasts, Powerful video clips and our growing library of free inspiring Guided Meditations including this week's latest release called “the mental push up” Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-ruane-808b551a1/   FOLLOW ►Gui Website: www.Mindfulnews.uk (meditations, podcasts, videos) Instagram @Mindfulnews.uk (https://www.instagram.com/mindfulnews.uk/) Linkedin @Gui Hung (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gui-hung-b611792/) Youtube @Mindfulnews (https://www.youtube.com/c/MindfulNEWS/videos)    

Matthieu Ricard's TED talk remains one of the most viewed.  He is labeled the world's happiest man and translated for the Dalai Lama for over a decade.  His book called ‘Altruism' is still one of my favourites and is a world best seller.  He describes Buddhism as the identification of suffering and then finding ways to alleviate it.  He has helped scientists explore the benefits of Mindfulness and has taken part in many research projects (he's the guy with the nodes stuck to his head).  As a teacher and fan of Mindfulness, Matthieu goes down as one of my most memorable and influential guests.  Our car pool podcast together was very special and I am very happy to share this with you.  Anh and Will join me to ask Matthieu our deepest questions. FOLLOW ►Gui Website: Mindfulnews.uk (meditations, podcasts, videos) Instagram @Mindfulnews.uk (https://www.instagram.com/mindfulnews.uk/) Linkedin @Gui Hung (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gui-hung-b611792/) Youtube @Mindfulnews (https://www.youtube.com/c/MindfulNEWS/videos)

Welcome to this festive edition of the MindfulNEWS Podcast. I am your host Gui and joining me on this special edition is Nadine Pfiefer, expert and founder of the self-confidence platform, Hopstair.com. Nadine joins to talk about her insights into why we struggle with Confidence, what we can do to be more Confident and why this is such an important subject for her.  We talk about the cross overs with Mindfulness, Nadine's early years and upbringing in Germany, and how low cConfidence can affect all areas of your life.  Nadine ends on what matters most to her and her outlook for the next year.  Listen in for cool tips on the science behind increasing confidence.  Also Visit Mindfulnews.uk for all of our Podcasts, Powerful video clips and our growing library of free inspiring Guided Meditations including this weeks latest release called ‘Beach and Waves Meditation'   FOLLOW ►Nadine Pfiefer Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadine-pfeifer-56a4a478/   FOLLOW ►Gui Hung - Podcast Host Website: www.Mindfulnews.uk (meditations, podcasts, videos) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulnews.uk/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gui-hung-b611792/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MindfulNEWS

"Over 400 MP's and members of the House of Lords have had Mindfulness training" Jamie Bristow is Director of The Mindfulness Initiative, a policy institute about mindfulness and compassion training that grew out of a programme of mindfulness teaching for politicians in the British Parliament.  We talk about the game-changing efforts that are taking place to educate our politicians to meditate and understand the benefits so that change can be made in the correct way from the very top.  Jamie has spent many years helping to teach and share mindfulness, having worked with Andy at headspace as the business development director,  and also was the co-director of the Mindfulness initiative. Founded originally in 2013 by Chris Cullen and Madeline Bunting to support British Politicians in forming the All party parliamentary group on Mindfulness.  We dig into his early years, Jamie's desire to help others, what it means to be intentional, foundational Mindfulness, and we discuss his passion and work for climate change.  Also Visit Mindfulnews.uk for all of our Podcasts, Powerful video clips and our growing library of free inspiring Guided Meditations including this weeks latest release called “the mental push up” My co-host Jonathan has some cool meditations that I encourage you to check out and links to those are in the description. I'm your host Gui Hung, on our continuing mission to help as many people as possible organically. Mindfulnews.uk for meditations and podcasts

Hi everyone and welcome to another episode of the MindfulNEWS Podcast. Today we speak with Ethical Leadership Expert, Karen Liebenguth. Karen is a Mindfulness expert and has used her many years of experience to put together her own programs with a focus on Ethical Leadership. What is ethical leadership and why is it important? How does mindfulness play a role in this?  Karen is also the co-founder of the ethical leadership program and set up her green space coaching and mindfulness company where she takes walks with clients in nature and green spaces to provide the most natural and freeing setting to allow honest conversations.  We talk about her upbringing in Germany, her later years and we find out what matters most to Karen. Also Visit Mindfulnews.uk for all of our Podcasts, Powerful video clips and our growing library of free Guided Meditations that vary from introductory step by step videos, to profound self introspection.  I'm your host Gui Hung, on our continuing mission to help as many people as possible organically. If you enjoy the conversation and benefit from it, share it with someone and pay it forward.    FOLLOW ►Karen on Instagram @greenspacecoaching Website: http://www.greenspacecoaching.com LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenliebenguth/ FOLLOW ►Gui Hung - Podcast Host Website: https://www.mindfulnews.uk/ (Podcasts, videos, meditations) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulnews.uk/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gui-hung-b611792/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MindfulNEWS

We are back with another episode and today we speak with our third semi-finalist of the MTGP/Road to ONE Championship, Nathan Bendon.  We dig into Nathan's earlier years and his gradual introduction into the world of Muay Thai.  We talk about the support of his family, what distinguishes Nathan as a fighter, his style, his game plan and his hunger to be the best in the world.  We talk about his 2 year boxing stint and the 5-fight win streak that followed, including becoming both the International and world WBC title holder. We speak about his experience fighting in Thailand at the famous Lumpini stadium. We also dig into Nathan's thoughts as he prepares for his semi-final against George Mouzakitis on November 12th at the 02.  I'm your host Gui Hung, on our continuing mission to help as many people as possible organically. If you enjoy the conversation and benefit from it, share it with someone and pay it forward. ​​Also Visit Mindfulnews.uk for all of our Podcasts, Powerful video clips and our growing library of free Guided Meditations FOLLOW ►Craig Coakley @@nathan_bendon FOLLOW ►Gui Hung - Podcast Host Website: www.Mindfulnews.uk (meditations, podcasts, videos) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulnews.uk/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gui-hung-b611792/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MindfulNEWS    

On today's episode we speak with the semi-finalist of the MTGP, Road to ONE Championship, Craig Coakley. Craig talks about his upbringing in the rough streets of Dublin's city centre, the sense of community and the massive support of his brother and mentor.   He talks about his journey from jiu jitsu then transitioning to Muay Thai, and how this new passion became his alternative to going to college.  We talk about his latest fights including those with the incredible Singdam, Panicos and George Mouzakitis.  Craig gives his thoughts on the other semi final, his words for his next opponent Natty Dodds, who won his fight with an impressive first round finish. We touch on the Jake Paul/Anderson Silva fight, what is important in life and matters most to Craig.  I'm your host Gui Hung, on our continuing mission to help as many people as possible organically. If you enjoy the conversation and benefit from it, share it with someone and pay it forward. ​​Also Visit Mindfulnews.uk for all of our Podcasts, Powerful video clips and our growing library of free Guided Meditations   FOLLOW ►Craig Coakley @craigcoakleyirl FOLLOW ►Gui Hung - Podcast Host Website: www.Mindfulnews.uk (meditations, podcasts, videos) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulnews.uk/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gui-hung-b611792/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MindfulNEWS

Welcome to the Mindful Fighters podcast and on today's episode we speak with the #2 ranked fighter in the UK, with a record of 26 and 1, George Mouzakitis.  George joins us to talk about his upcoming semi final fight against Nathan Bendon.  This is for a 6 figure contract with One Championship and in collaboration with the MTGP.  We talk about his fathers journey from the US to Greece to London, where George benefited from his father's legacy and mentorship.  We dig into his stint into MMA, his training, his recent win against Luca D'Isanto in Sheffield, his message to Nathan Bendon and finally what matters most to George.  I'm your host Gui Hung, on our continuing mission to help as many people as possible organically. If you enjoy the conversation and benefit from it, share it with someone and pay it forward. ​​Also Visit Mindfulnews.uk for all of our Podcasts, Powerful video clips and our growing library of free Guided Meditations including this weeks latest release called “the mental push up" FOLLOW ►George Mouzakitis on Insta @george_mzkitis   FOLLOW ►Gui Hung - Podcast Host Website: www.Mindfulnews.uk (meditations, podcasts, videos) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulnews.uk/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gui-hung-b611792/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MindfulNEWS

Welcome for this special edition of the Mindfulnews Podcast and on today's episode we speak with Podcast host, Mindfulness leader and mentor, Ted Meissner. Ted has been hosting one of the most prolific and amazing podcasts on Mindfulness and related topics for many years.  We turn the tables on Ted and put him in the hot seat where we dig into his background in biology and his fondness of evolutionary theory, his incredible podcast ‘the present moment' with over 166 episodes and his other Secular Buddhist podcast. We talk about his path to becoming a Mindfulness teacher, the benefits of Mindfulness and how we would describe it to Klingons or Vulcans? What is burn out? What is mindfulness? and what matters most to Ted.  We also have a fun debate about the enthusiasm of mindfulness vs the science (has it caught up with the enthusiasm?) FOLLOW ►Ted Meissner Facebook: https://whttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063472869840 LinkedIn: httpshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-meissner/ Secular Buddhist Podcast: https://secularbuddhism.org/author/ted-meissner/ Present Moment Podcast: https://presentmomentmindfulness.com/   ​​Also Visit Mindfulnews.uk for all of our Podcasts, Powerful video clips and our growing library of free Guided Meditations including this weeks latest release called “the mental push up" I'm your host Gui Hung, on our continuing mission to help as many people as possible organically. If you enjoy the conversation and benefit from it, share it with someone and pay it forward. FOLLOW ►Gui Hung - Podcast Host, Mindfulness Teacher Website: www.Mindfulnews.uk (meditations, podcasts, videos) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gui-hung-b611792/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MindfulNEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulnews.uk/   This podcast is sponsored by BePresent, Mindfulness Coaching for Management. Check out www.bepresent.uk for more information on corporate courses and speaking events.

Why are we afraid to speak publicly?  Vanessa Cuddeford joins us on the podcast and she brings 20 years of broadcast experience as a producer, reporter and news anchor with BBC, Independent Television (ITV) and NBC News.  Following an incident live on air whilst interviewing a senior politician, Vanessa choked (literally) and had to have a colleague take over.  This led to a sequence of life changing events to build a successful online communications coaching company, developing a digital learning platform and courses which have helped hundreds of professionals speak confidently and persuasively. Vanessa helped inspire me to level up my coaching game and I am super keen to have Vanessa share some of her wonderful insights on the podcast. Visit https://www.vanessacuddeford.com for more information.  FOLLOW ►Vanessa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessa_cuddeford/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-cuddeford-35739072/   ​​Also Visit Mindfulnews.uk for all of our Podcasts, Powerful video clips and our growing library of free Guided Meditations including this weeks latest release called “the mental push up" I'm your host Gui Hung, on our continuing mission to help as many people as possible organically. If you enjoy the conversation and benefit from it, share it with someone and pay it forward.   FOLLOW ►Gui Hung - Podcast Host Website: www.Mindfulnews.uk (meditations, podcasts, videos) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulnews.uk/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gui-hung-b611792/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MindfulNEWS   This podcast is sponsored by BePresent, Mindfulness Coaching for Management. Check out www.bepresent.uk for more information on corporate courses and speaking events.    

We are joined by the lovely Rhonda V. Magee on the Podcast. Co-host Jonathan reached out to author, Mindfulness teacher and Tenured Law Professor, Rhonda to set up this wonderful chat.  Rhonda is the author of 'The Inner Work of Racial Justice: Healing Ourselves and Transforming Our Communities Through Mindfulness' and is a Fellow, Mind and Life Institute. Member of the Board of Advisors, Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute. Listen to what people are saying: Leave a voice comment here We are very excited to share Rhonda's story and the significant contribution she is making in helping to educate her students and people around the world in Mindfulness.  Rhonda articulates this beautifully in her videos, TED Talks, and her book. Rhonda's website: www.rhondavmagee.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondavmagee/ Also Visit www.Mindfulnews.uk for all of our Podcasts, Powerful video clips and our growing library of free Guided Meditations including this weeks latest release called ‘A 5 min meditation for when we do not have the time' I'm your host Gui Hung, on our continuing mission to help as many people as possible organically. If you enjoy the conversation and benefit from it, share it with someone and pay it forward. Leave a comment here:  Instagram: @Mindfulnews.uk  Facebook: @Gui Hung LinkedIn: @Gui Hung Jonathan Baker In Tune Mindfulness Meditation & Music Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064049082634    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf69AwIcz2mREnoOIncjCqw     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/in_tune_mindfulness/    This podcast is sponsored by BePresent, Mindfulness Coaching for Management. Check out www.bepresent.uk for more information on corporate courses and speaking events.    

As I was carrying out my research on Mindfulness at work, I stumbled across an article in Psychology today called, ‘7 ways Mindfulness can improve your business'. I loved the content and had to reach out directly with follow up questions.  Dr. Camille has a BA in psychology at Williams College, has a Ph.D. in community psychology after travels to Africa working with nations top police executives. Dr. Camille is also the CEO and founder of AIM Leadership, where she lives and shares her passion of igniting leaders and companies from within.    -Check out www.aimleadership.com for more information and great articles on this subject.  -Also follow Dr.Camille on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/camillepreston/ -Link to article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/mental-health-in-the-workplace/202201/7-ways-mindfulness-can-improve-your-business Also Visit www.Mindfulnews.uk for all of our Podcasts, Powerful video clips explaining what is mindfulness and how to practically learn and apply it immediately, and access our growing library of free Guided Meditations including this weeks latest release called 'the mental push up' This podcast is sponsored by BePresent coaching -  Mindfulness tools to live a mindful life, and develop a path to happiness, your true self and even spirituality.   Check out Bepresent.uk for more information on corporate courses and speaking events.    I'm your host Gui Hung, on our continuing mission to help as many people as possible organically. If you enjoy the conversation and benefit from it, share it with someone and pay it forward.  FOLLOW ►Gui Website: Mindfulnews.uk (meditations, podcasts, videos) Instagram @Mindfulnews.uk (https://www.instagram.com/mindfulnews.uk/) Linkedin @Gui Hung (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gui-hung-b611792/) Youtube @Mindfulnews (https://www.youtube.com/c/MindfulNEWS/videos) #mindfulnessatwork #mentalhealth #stressatwork #bepresent #aimleadership

The more we learn to observe thoughts, the more we realise we can do something about it.  Learn to be the bouncer to your mental night club.   More meditations and podcasts at www.mindfulnews.uk Courses and coaching at www.bepresent.uk #mindfulness #meditation #mindfulbouncer

You can find out more at Vidyamala's next event, purchase her books and other resources at -Vidyamala-burch.com -Instagram @Vidyamala  Also Visit Mindfulnews.uk for all of our Podcasts, Powerful video clips and our growing library of free Guided Meditations including this weeks latest release called “A 5 min meditation for when we do not have the time'” I'm your host Gui Hung, on our continuing mission to help as many people as possible organically. If you enjoy the conversation and benefit from it, share it with someone and pay it forward.  FOLLOW ►Gui Website: Mindfulnews.uk (meditations, podcasts, videos) Instagram @Mindfulnews.uk (https://www.instagram.com/mindfulnews.uk/) Linkedin @Gui Hung (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gui-hung-b611792/) Youtube @Mindfulnews (https://www.youtube.com/c/MindfulNEWS/videos) FOLLOW ►Jonathan Instagram @jbakerlive Website: jbakerlive.com   This podcast is sponsored by Bepresent, Mindfulness Coaching for Management. Check out bepresent.uk for more information on corporate courses and speaking events.

Ian Davis is the creator of the ‘My daily vibe Journal', Clubhouse host for the Mindful Creative to cultivate presence and reduce stress. The group has over 29k followers on Clubhouse and the Mindful Creative group has over 273k members. Ian speaks with luminaries on how to cultivate a mindful approach to creativity.  It was in one of these clubhouse sessions that I first met Ian and I was fortunate enough to speak and share my thoughts with the group.  If you're not familiar with Clubhouse, Ian helps to break it down and how he got involved in it, and also how helping a friend's business led him down a path of meditation and mindfulness. Pick up a copy of the ‘My daily vibe Journal' here : MyDailyVibe.co Follow Ian on Clubhouse @creative_ian   Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/mindfulnews/videos Follow us on Instagram: @Mindfulnews.uk   Sponsors: BePresent  https://bepresent.uk/

 Today we are speaking Ian Davis, creator of the ‘My daily vibe Journal', Clubhouse host for the Mindful Creative to cultivate presence and reduce stress and has roughly 29k  followers on Clubhouse and the Mindful Creative group has over 273k members. he speaks with luminaries on how taking and cultivating a mindful approach to their day impacts their lives and creativity.  It was one of these clubhouse sessions that I first met Ian and I was fortunate enough to speak and share my thoughts with the group.  If you're not familiar with Clubhouse, Ian helps to break it down and how he got involved in it, and also how helping a friend's business led him down a path of meditation and mindfulness.  Check out ClubHouse every Monday and Wednesday for Mindful Monday's and Mid-week Reset. The Mindful Creative™ is a practical wellness community of Creative Vibes Only®(CVO) offering Mindful Moments, tangible tools, strategies and resources for the creative community to cultivate presence, reduce stress, reset and tap in to be your highest and best self. Download the MindfulNEWS podcast wherever you get your podcasts and also check out mindfulnews.uk for videos and meditations (apple podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mindfulnews/id889027832) Follow Ian on Clubhouse @creative_ian Pick up a copy of the ‘My daily vibe Journal' here : MyDailyVibe.co Follow me @mindfulnews

Welcome to this very special episode of the Mindfulnews podcast.  We catch up with the father of modern day mindfulness Jon Kabat-Zinn, who's incredible work for over 40 years has put together the Mindfulness based stress reduction program that is being used world wide and at the core at dealing with stress and anxiety globally but also providing a guide to being Mindful.  I am joined by my good friend Jonathan Baker who not only helps me to run Jon's Facebook group, but also helps to share Mindfulness through music and guided meditations.  To join the Facebook group - click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/23758239952 Or search Jon kabat-Zinn on Facebook and join the group. There were many great questions being asked on the facebook group and this chat with Jon is to catch up and ask these questions so that we can share the wisdom and feed it back to the group. We get into subjects like dualism, no duality, awareness, vs witness and observer, and dig deep into some of the most important questions on this amazing topic.  For more videos and podcasts visit mindfulnews.uk.

Welcome to our Feb podcast featuring Dr. Tracy Brower, VP at workplace insight, author of The Secrets to Happiness at Work and Bring Work to Life by Bringing Life to Work and a wonderfully kind and knowledgeable human being. It was after reading and being inspired by her article on Empathy and management in Forbes magazine, that I had to reach out and ask my own questions. We talk about the: work life balance how to be a better leader by understanding employee anxiety and stress why work is a place for us to satisfy our needs for social connections the industrial revolution and the effect this had on our social identity working for money vs working for what you love the key skills of the future how mindfulness will be playing a massive role in accelerating these skills we end on Tracys top three key management skills for the future. Tracy is also a contributor for Forbes.com and Fast Company, and a Vice President of Workplace Insights with Steelcase.  For more about Tracy visit https://tracybrower.com/  

We kick off 2022 with a wonderful conversation with therapist, coach and author of many self help books including the incredible Happiness Trap, Russ Harris. Adam Stolerman with TritonExec introduced me last year to the Happiness trap and he joins me on the co-host to dig into the questions that matter most to us.  Russ talks about: His difficult upbringing, issues with drinking and over eating His journey from graduation to becoming more interested in the psychological side ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy The evolution of negative thinking and why this is important today The definition of values and creating your own What happiness really is and what matters most Visit mindfulnews.uk for more content The Happiness Trap (2022) book available here on Amazon The happiness Trap Facebook Group  

Chade is almost single handedly responsible for introducing mindfulness corporate-wide at Google, where he worked as an engineer before his role changed in order to focus on bringing joy to employees.  This led him to meet some of the most influential people in the world from President Obama to his Holiness the Dalai Lama.   His book, Joy on Demand is helping to inspire and change lives around the world, and is a great guide into the world of Mindfulness and ultimately Happiness.     With love, Gui, Mindfulness podcaster/teacher/vlogger @mindfulnews.uk on Instagram www.mindfulnews.uk

Eckhart Tolle's work had a significant impact on the speed and depth of my understanding of how to be in the present moment.  As a mindfulness coach, for all students who complete the course, I will always recommend that they read the Power of now to deepen their understanding and learning of the benefits of mindfulness.  Jonathan is a great friend of mine, mindfulness practitioner and another person I suggest to read Eckhart's book.  This was life changing to Jonathan as it has been for many people and this episode focusses on what we both love about Tolle and how his work impacted us.   Time Stamps: For more videos, courses, podcasts visit www.mindfulnews.uk

What a great honour it is to talk with Andy Puddicombe, co-founder and the voice of the amazing Headspace app and website. The Headspace mission to improve the happiness and health in the world is making great progress and has become the most impactful mediation tool.  We talk about Andy's long term friendship with Action for Happiness, his 10 year monastic journey and how this led to creating the Headspace app.  We also talk about Headspace's contribution to the scientific research and get a unique insight into the patterns and trends that Andy has noticed, especially following the global pandemic and his outlook on the next five years.  I get to share my personal story about Headspace and it's impact on my life and I get to geek out in appreciation and end on community and how we can all help to take more action. We also talk about all the wonderful resources that are available for free such as his 'weathering the storm' section, mindful movement classes and much more.  Try it for free today at headspace.com Gui -Action for Happiness podcast host www.mindfulnews.uk @mindulnews.uk on social media

Dr. Dan Goleman shares how Emotional Intelligence can help us live happier lives and contribute to a better world. This conversation with Dr. Mark Williamson was recorded at an Action for Happiness event on 24 November 2020 www.actionforhappiness.org. Full Youtube conversation with the audience questions available here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ADA5LcNzIE

We're back with our first Mindfulnews episode for 2021!  This is quite a special one for me as my guest today, Sean Carroll, is someone I've known for about 13 years.  I would make regular visits to Milwuakee for work and Sean was bar tending at the local watering hole, Mo's Irish pub.  Over the years this friendship grew, and then out of nowhere, he joined the software company I work for and soon became my boss.  Ive been lucky enough to have great bosses, and Sean is right up there with the best. The magic of this friendship really took hold as I introduced Sean to mindfulness.  He had reached out to me following some personal challenges, dealing with anger, frustration, relationships.  He didn't know much about mindfulness but he knew he wanted to give it a go.   Cut to almost a year later, his mindfulness practice is going strong and he is closer to his family and more present to them than he has ever been. The transformation is quite remarkable and a great testament to the benefits of Mindfulness.  We talk about his 15 years of software experience, the loss of his parents, dealing with death and the mental illness of a close friend.  We also talk about the lessons learned from being a bartender, and we dig into the multiple benefits that he now enjoys from mindfulness.   Thanks for showing your support with a like and subscribe. Gui

Welcome to the BadmintonNEWS podcast.  This is only our third episode and today we have the privilege of having Mads from shuttle life join us.  Mads shuttle life channel has morphed into a powerhouse of badminton training videos with over 200,000 subscribers.  Mads talks about how he got into Badminton, his friendship with Anders Antonsen, going to school together and training together for 7 years.  We also dig into doubles tactics, strategy and mindset.  Visit shuttle life for the best badminton training videos : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXYpDcoYJk8CTGLUscj2Tgg BadmintonNEWs is a channel to discuss in depth the beautiful nuances about the game we love and we get to do it amongst good friends and badminton partners.  There is nothing that we love to do more than talk about badminton, so please hit the subscribe button, like our channel and show your love. Please also subscribe to our channel BadmintonNEWS and visit our facebook page too - https://www.facebook.com/badmintonnew... Facebook: badmintonnews Youtube: Badmintonnews Instagram: badmintonnews1   Gui Hung - @mindfulnews.uk Daniel Charles @Daniellondoncharles JB Present Ben Mag

For the first time in peace time, all exams have been cancelled. With the government locking down its people and closing all schools/colleges, what effect is this having on teachers and students.  What happens to students who are trying to get into their preferred colleges or universities? what about their end of year grades?  What about the teachers who all of a sudden need to adapt and teach from home online? What have been the challenges facing schools and what about the stress this is causing for all involved? Anh Nguyen is a great friend but also a maths teacher at the largest college in London.  He is also part of the online learning team charged with providing the tools and the training for teachers so that they can teach their classes from home.  He shares the time line of events that led up to the school closures and the impact this is having for all involved. Gui 

If you want to teach young people mindfulness, you've got to understand it from the inside out - The Mindfulness in schools project helps schools and youth organisations to develop mindfulness initiatives and Claire's role is to develop classroom friendly materials and train teachers to deliver them. We get into the struggle of mass implementation, the Myriad project (headed up by Oxford University) one of the largest mindfulness in education research projects, we discuss the 5000 teachers trained and the 500000 children reached, the randomised control trial involving 8000 students and 250 teachers. And the big question ‘Does mindfulness help with exam results’.   Action for Happiness is a movement of people committed to building a happier and more caring society.  You can join thousands of others who are spreading a bit more happiness in their homes, workplaces, schools and local communities. Our website has all the information you need to sign up for our ‘exploring what matters course’ and also details about facilitating one yourself, all the information is online, and we are here to answer any questions you have.  Don’t forget to subscribe, like and follow to keep up to date with all our content.  Find out more at AFH.org.  Join the movement, be the change. Gui - @mindfulnews.uk

For the first time in peace time, all exams have been cancelled. With the government locking down its people and closing all schools/colleges, what effect is this having on teachers and students.  What happens to students who are trying to get into their preferred colleges or universities? what about their end of year grades?  What about the teachers who all of a sudden need to adapt and teach from home online? What have been the challenges facing schools and what about the stress this is causing for all involved? Anh Nguyen is a great friend but also a maths teacher at the largest college in London.  He is also part of the online learning team charged with providing the tools and the training for teachers so that they can teach their classes from home.  He shares the time line of events that led up to the school closures and the impact this is having for all involved. Great to be back on the podcast - more at mindfulnews.uk Gui @mindfulnews.uk

On today’s episode we have the pleasure of speaking with performer, author and public speaker David Pearl.  He shares the story behind Street Wisdom and the key insights from his new book 'Wanderful: Human Navigation for a Complex World' on this AFH episode.  David worked at the Royal Opera House as the boy soprano soloist for 4 years and Later in his life he played Double Bass, touring as a member of the London Schools Symphony Orchestra and the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain. In 2009, David founded a not-for-profit social enterprise called Street Wisdom and we dig into this international, volunteer-led, movement that is active in more than 20 countries. We also talk about his latest book Wanderful, playing the piano, helping others, urban mindfulness and how to use the streets to answer questions. Hit me up @mindfulnews.uk Gui

We are back on the road for another Carpool podcast. Our guest today is Mo Gawdat and he is the former Chief Business Officer for Google X, an entrepreneur, and the author of the book Solve for Happy. His understanding of Happiness is truly remarkable having spent over a decade researching and reading on the subject following the tragic death of his 21-year-old son. We talk about how he was able to turn this terrible event into a wonderful life of helping others and inspired his mission to make one billion people happy. Mo and I drive through west London, from Hammersmith to victoria via Buckingham Palace in all its glory. Mo’s breakdown of life, happiness, suffering, meditation, politics is a breath of fresh air and hits at the core. Visit www.actionforhappiness.org for more information, videos and podcasts. Gui - Podcast host www.mindfulnews.uk To support Mo and find out more, visit https://www.onebillionhappy.org/ For our full AFH podcast archive, visit https://www.actionforhappiness.org/podcasts  

In this episode, I am joined by BBC radio sports presenter and Podcaster, Simon Mundie.  Simon talks about the common themes and learning lessons following his many interviews, especially those around psychology, wellbeing and resilience in sport.  We talk about Mindfulness and the significant impact this has had not only in his life but for many high performing athletes. His colleague and very good friend of mine, Marv, co-hosts this episode and this is truly one of my most enjoyable and fun podcast conversations.  Do check out Simon's podcast 'Don't tell me the score' here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06qbt0y/episodes/downloads Check out my archive of videos, guided meditations and podcasts at www.mindfulnews.uk Yours truly - Gui

We often hear about the benefits of mindfulness but we rarely hear any talk about the deepest aspects that mindfulness can help to reveal such as why are we here? what is our purpose, what is happiness? what are we? What if you were being tricked by an evil demon and everyday you woke up believing you were living on earth, doing earthly things, but in-fact this was an illusion and you were just a brain in a jar, plugged into the 'matrix' - how differently would you live your life?   What if Mindfulness could show you that the image of your self and your ego is an illusion, what if mindfulness could help answer some of the biggest and most profound questions that the philosophers have forever been debating. We discuss this on the podcast and have a really fun introspective conversation about our experiences.  #BlackbeltMindfulness Show your love and hit the follow/subscribe/like botton and help support the show.   For all podcasts and courses, visit renaissancepodcast.com

On this episode, we speak to the Action for Happiness Director, Mark Williamson. Mark joins me at the Renaissance Podcast studios and talks about his personal journey, his corporate background, Mindfulness and his introduction to Lord Layard that led him to this incredible charity.  Mark breaks down what Action for Happiness is, it's mission, the courses, the goals, and also reflects on the results and success so far.  Mark has become a very good friend to both Anh and I, and has played a big role in taking our podcast to the next level.  He leads by example and is dedicating his life to leading the AFH charge and being the change in the world that he wishes to see. If you'd like to help create a happier and kinder world then please get involved with Action for Happiness. You can join thousands of others who are helping to spread a bit more happiness in their homes, workplaces, schools and local communities. Find out more at actionforhappiness.org for more information about upcoming talks, the courses, the community and previous podcasts episodes.  Join the movement. Be the change Gui and Anh p.s Please gives us a like and a follow if you have enjoyed the content:)

We return a year later to talk with Mindfulness researcher at Cambridge University, Julieta Galante.  We talk about the encouraging results and findings that invovled over 600 students accross 31 colleges.  The links we discuss can be found here:  1) www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(17)30231-1/fulltext 2) https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/dec/18/mindfulness-boosts-student-mental-health-during-exams-cambridge-university-study-finds?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other For all AFH podcasts and to find out about the course, visit: actionforhappiness.org and subscribe to the channel to get updates. Gui Hung -  Actionforhappiness.orgRenaissancepodcast.com

We kicked off 2018 with a Carpool conversation with the wonderful Matthieu Ricard. Nick-named the World's happiest man, we drive Matthieu from his hotel to the airport. We discuss mindfulness within a buddhist context, the concept of 'heartfulness', Descartes, and the 'convenient' illusion of the self. Matthieu gave up his scientific career to become a monk and moved to the Himalayas where he resides to this day. He translated for the Dalai Lama for over a decade, and has written many best selling books on the subject of happiness and altruism. His talk on Happiness is one of the most viewed Ted talks, and is one of the most influential figures in mindfulness and meditation today. For all AFH podcasts and to find out about the course, visit: actionforhappiness.org and subscribe to the channel to get updates. Gui Hung - Renaissancepodcast.com for more podcasts and videos

What an incredible honour it was to spend time with one of the leading figures in Mindfulness, Jon Kabat-Zinn.  His Mindfulness course (MBSR) is being taught all over the globe and his books on Mindfulness have been bestsellers since the 70's. Given that Anh and I have become so passionate about meditation and particularly Mindfulness, we were thrilled to have a back and forth conversation with Jon and really get to discuss the subjects that are important to us.  We talk about the pros and cons of social media, how we found out about Jon's incredible work, the AFH course and the Philosophy of Mindfulness. This is definately a canditate for podcast of the year.  If you'd like to help create a happier and kinder world then please get involved with Action for Happiness. You can join thousands of others who are helping to spread a bit more happiness in their homes, workplaces, schools and local communities. Find out more at actionforhappiness.org for more information about upcoming talks, the courses, the community and previous podcasts episodes.  For more about Anh and I, visit our website at Renaissancepodcast@gmail.com Join the movement. Be the change Gui and Anh p.s Please gives us a like and a follow if you have enjoyed the content:)

What an honour it was to podcast with Daniel.  His knowledge on the brain, Emotional Intelligence and Mindfulness is second to none and he is just as wonderful in person as we could have hoped. His latest book, The Science of Meditation (or Altered Traits, as it will be known in the US) is released world-wide today, 5th September and we are proud to present our conversation Podcast with him.  This is the first episode on our new Podcast page and we would love your support and a 'follow' on the Podbean page.  The Science of Meditation (UK) and Altered Traits (US) can be purcahsed via Daniels website where you find out about events and talks:http://www.danielgoleman.info For the audiobook, go to https://morethansound.net/shop/altered-traits-science-reveals-meditation-mind-brain-body/ Enjoy the Podcast, Gui and Anh - Actionforhapppiness.org Time stamps: 6:46 Calming reactive emotions, gang culture and Mindfulness. 8:20 The different levels of Meditation. 11:50 The misconceptions of Mindfulness. 15:35 The Amygdala, what is it? 20:20 What is an Altered Trait and is it similar to 'waking up'? 22:55 Mc Mindfulness and technology. 24:53 The DEEP aspects of Mindfulness, the self is an illusion. 31:00 Is Mindfulness the foundation of Emotional Intelligence? 24:00 The concerns of social media. 37:36 What matters most in life?      

Shamash is a mindfulness coach, author and speaker.  His books, 'mindfulness at work for Dummies' and 'The mindful way through stress' are testament to his deep understanding of the subject and his desire to help others.  He is also the co-founder of the Museum of Happiness based in Brick Lane and is looking to take it to the next level via crowd funding.  All details about the museum and Shamash can be found at Museumofhappiness.org and Shamashalidina.com 

One of the perks of podcasting, is that I get to meet some incredible people.  On this episode, we speak with one of the co-founders of the Floatworks centre in Vauxhall.  This is the leading place to go for all things sensory deprivation, and with plans to add more float centres in central London, Ed is leading the charge in this ever growing industry. If you haven't heard about this already, the concept is simple.  You hire out a pod for an hour or so and float in salt water.  The unique factor is that all senses are quietened.  You are in complete darkness, with no sound, or any other distractions.  We discuss both the physical and mental benefits that can be gained from regular sessions, and why so many people, including top level athletes are now doing this.  This is the second podcast with Ed and the 4th on the benefits of floating.  One of the reasons for this is the parallels it has with meditation. Furthermore, the floatation tank is the perfect environment to meditate as you have no other distractions than your thoughts.  For me, this is a very special and spiritual place and an exited to see the world opening up to it.   

Renaissance Podcast presents, the Action for Happiness series episode 13 with Leon Logothetis. Leon’s story began like so many we hear about today - fed up with a unfulfilling job, and inspired by the motor Cycle diaries, Leon left that world behind to embark on a global journey surviving solely on the kindness of others. We spoke to him on an earlier podcast, about the amazing adventures of a nobody - Leon returns to talk about his Netflix special - the Kindness Diaries and his latest book - Live, Love, Explore. 'I didn't just want to give kindness to someone, I wanted to give them an opportunity' - Leon Logothetis

Ed is a teacher and writer on Mindfulness and has been sharing this with others during a time where there was little science to back up the amazing claims.  Ed also contributed to one of the most important reports in mindfulness history to develop mindfulness-based policies for the UK. Mindfulness is creeping its way into schools, prisons, government, the health system, business etc but imagine it being part of the national curriculum where all students had to practice every day.  Imagine whole prisons meditating and how amazing this could be to actually rehabilitate inmates, rather than just punish them.   Ed's work is playing a big role in making this happen.

Chade is almost single handedly responsible for introducing mindfulness corporate-wide at Google, where he worked as an engineer before his role changed in order to focus on bringing joy to employees.  This led him to meet some of the most influential people in the world from President Obama to his Holiness the Dalai Lama.   His latest book, Joy on Demand is helping to inspire and change lives around the world, and is a great guide into the world of Mindfulness and ultimately Happiness.  

Over 600 students across all 31 colleges at Cambridge University are taking part in this Mindfulness research.  We talk with Julieta to understand what are the hypothesis and also does Mindfulness help to improve exam results.

'Globally, mental health is a 1 Billion person problem'. In this episode we had the privilege of visiting Dr Willem at the Oxford Mindfulness centre. When we say Mindfulness is backed by the latest science, it is this centre that is playing a huge role.  We have been interested in the effective use of Mindfulness in people with depression and other debilitating illnesses which adversely affects their mental health and happiness. This was a great opportunity to get some insight into the process from an expert!