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This week we're joined again by Amanda Bruse!  Amanda is a black belt under André Galvão training out of Atos HQ and a BJJ Mental Models sponsored athlete.  In this episode, we continue the topic from Amanda's last appearance: how to manage the anxiety that comes with Jiu-Jitsu competition.  Amanda presents specific, evidence-backed tactics for managing Jiu-Jitsu anxiety for athletes of all levels.Follow Amanda on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/amandabruse.bjj/Resources discussed in this episode:BJJMM Ep. 210: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, feat. Dr. David Leyhttps://bjj.plus/210BJJMM Ep. 218: Overcoming Competition Anxiety, feat. Amanda Brusehttps://bjj.plus/218Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence, by Gary Mack & David Casstevenshttps://amzn.to/4dOPNiKMindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Dr. Carol Dweckhttps://amzn.to/4eFfG5L The Power of your Subconscious Mind, by Dr. Joseph Murphy https://amzn.to/3NnVGbXMindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment, by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinnhttps://amzn.to/3Y6cadB Mental models discussed in this episode:Cognitive Behavioral Therapyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/Visualizationhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/visualization/Controlled Breathinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlled-breathing/Mindfulnesshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/Law of Contrasthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/law-of-contrast/Reflecting "As If"https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reflecting-as-if/Staying Loosehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/staying-loose/Growth Mindsethttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

Three core elements of mindfulness is the topic of today's episode. At its simplest level, to be mindful is to pay attention on purpose. To be aware, to breathe, to be still, and to observe. Mindfulness is also to experience what is happening in this very moment in time. Mindfulness is to accept without judgment the thoughts and emotions you experience. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify 1/ Being Present Mindfulness is about being fully present and aware of what's happening right now. It's like focusing on the present moment on purpose. By doing this, you can learn more about yourself, your thoughts, and your biases. Instead of dwelling on the past or constantly thinking about the future, mindfulness helps us stay in the “now.” When you practice mindfulness, you pay attention to what you're doing or feeling at the moment. This can be as simple as focusing on your breathing. For example, you can say to yourself, “I am breathing in, I am breathing out” as you take slow breaths. By doing this, you become more aware of your thoughts and feelings without getting lost in worries or regrets. Mindfulness can help reduce stress and negative emotions like anxiety and sadness. It's like taking a break from our usual worries and being more present with ourselves and the world around us. You can practice mindfulness through meditation, yoga, or even by doing one thing at a time and giving it your full attention. For instance, right now, I'm writing this without any distractions, like meetings or emails. It's a simple idea, but it can make a big difference in how we feel and understand ourselves. So, focus on the present moment and give it your energy and attention because it's the only moment that truly matters. 2/ Acceptance Mindfulness means accepting things as they are and being open to whatever may come. It's not just about focusing on the present moment; there's also an attitude that goes along with it. This attitude is described as being open, accepting, and curious. To practice mindfulness, people learn to sit quietly and pay attention to what's happening inside them at any given moment. The goal is to let thoughts and emotions flow naturally without trying to control or judge everything that happens. This can be hard for beginners and even experienced practitioners can find it challenging to stay accepting and open for long periods. In our culture, we're often taught that some thoughts and emotions are better than others, and we should try to stop our thoughts or change our emotions. But mindfulness encourages acceptance and openness, which can lead to a sense of stillness. Just being still and observing without trying to change anything might feel strange or uncomfortable, but that's the idea – to simply “be” in the moment. When we're still, thoughts and emotions come and go quickly or slowly, and they can change without us trying to make them change. Becoming aware of these patterns inside us and being curious about them is an important first step in practicing mindfulness. In addition to being present and having the right attitude, there are three more elements of mindfulness that we'll be discussing in this book. These elements help capture the true spirit and essence of mindfulness, and they're important for applying mindfulness in sports and other areas of life. 3/ Being Non-Judgmental Mindfulness includes an important aspect called “Nonjudging,” which means not judging or labeling our thoughts and emotions. In many cognitive behavioral techniques, there is a tendency to judge and label our thoughts and feelings, but mindfulness encourages us to take a different approach. Imagine you're sitting by a river, and your thoughts and emotions are like things floating down the river. Instead of getting caught up in each thought or emotion, you can observe them from a distance. This helps us realize that not all our thoughts are rational, and some emotions aren't connected to what's happening right now. We don't have to believe everything our mind tells us. For example, if athletes often feel anxious about their performance, they might label themselves as “chokers” or “head cases.” Mindfulness can teach them to see that anxiety comes and goes, and it doesn't define who they are. It's the same with feelings like grief or depression; they are part of our experience but don't define us. Having a nonjudgmental attitude allows us to accept the present moment as it is, without categorizing everything as good or bad. It gives us the space to linger in the present and fully experience it without constantly judging and evaluating everything. In mindfulness, the first step is getting to the present moment, but the nonjudging attitude is what allows us to accept and appreciate it fully. By observing our thoughts and emotions from a safe distance, we can better understand our internal patterns and have a more meaningful experience in the present moment. Suggested Resources Book: Being Nature: A Down-to-Earth Guide to the Four Foundations of Mindfulness by Jack Kornfield Book: Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment and Your Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn App: Calm Related Episodes How to be Unbroken; Michael Unbroken How Meditation Can Save The World; Tom Cronin How To Be Up In Down Times; Mitzi Perdue Special Offer Are you experiencing anxiety & stress? I'm Bruce Langford, a practicing hypnotist helping fast-track people just like you to shed their inner bully and move forward with confidence. Book a Free Session to get you to a more satisfying life, feeling grounded and focused. Send me an email at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘Let's Talk' in the subject line. We'll set up a call and talk about how you can move forward to a better life

Dr. Nancy Stella has been a leading clinical psychologist in the Cincinnati area for over twenty years, co-owning and growing one of Ohio's largest private, multi-specialty mental health practices with over seventy-five providers. Combining her clinical experience with her own healing journey, Dr. Stella developed the Courageous Brain Process (CBP), an innovative, science-based method of therapy. Rooted in the most up-to-date neuroscience, it bypasses the shortcomings of traditional talk therapy to change the way our brains process fear. Her first book, Fear Traps: Escaping the Triggers that Keep You Stuck, gives readers proven practices for building courage and resilience. Ready to find out your Fear Traps and The Triggers? Read on to find out more. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.nancystella.com Most Influential Person I would say its my children that are most influential. I just see them as young children being very present in the moment, whether it be focusing on playing with toys or being upset with each other. Effect on Emotions Mindfulness has given me mind control, so that when I feel an emotional reaction, I can take a step back, and assess whether or not I want to express it, or manage it. Thoughts on Breathing Above all, breathing is critical, because when we go back to the idea of that primitive anxiety brain, how the brain knows that there's danger in the environment is by what we think about and how we breathe, because we breathe differently when we're relaxed versus when we are anxious or energized. That is to say, part of the mindfulness approach is teaching people the deep breathing, so that they can learn to kind of calm that anxiety brain and in turn, it calms the body. Deep breathing is critical in teaching people mindfulness, that goes hand in hand. For example, when people are anxious we start with mindfulness and we just practice for 30 seconds.  Firstly, we'll do the breathing in the office and they have to recognize, okay, just keep doing the deep breathing. While you're focusing, your mind may go all over the place, when you realize it, just bring it back to what you're focusing on. Suggested Resources Book: Fear Traps: Escape the Triggers that Keep You Stuck Book: Full Catastrophe Living : Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness Book:Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment and Your Life App: Aura Health Bullying Story When we're bullied, we tend to take things very personally, it's hard not to do that when somebody is bullying you. I have worked considerably with children and using mindfulness to help children learn to not take things personally. As a result, children are often the pawns or victims of their circumstance. Most importantly, mindfulness is learning to recognize and know what you feel. Mindfulness can help particularly in regards to bullying; for instance it can help us develop compassion for the other person. Each of us has our own vulnerabilities in regards to bullying. We bring our own vulnerabilities to the table. To sum it up, somebody who's a bully is often wearing a mask. Therefore, mindfulness helps us learn how to not get sucked in or take the bait, and also how to extricate yourself from the situation. Being mindful is recognizing that it's okay to feel scared, or angry, or intimidated. Those are just feelings, mindfulness helps us learn that those are just feelings and they're not going to last. It helps us move out of the situation. Above all, it's also understanding a bit how the brain works. When bad things happen to us, or when we worry about something, our anxiety brain, it's called the amygdala, is designed to protect us and cause the body to pump out adrenaline. In addition, that part of the brain can't see reality. Lastly, when we become anxious, it doesn't know. Are you worried about being late for work, being bullied,or  about a tiger chasing you?  Related Episodes How To Have Fun With Your Fear; Laura Di Franco 219 Get Unstuck; Learn How From Shira Taylor Gura 228 Fear Is Not Real Explains Salt Water Buddha Author Jaimal Yogis Special Offer Are you experiencing anxiety & stress? Peace is within your grasp. I'm Bruce Langford, a practicing coach and hypnotist helping fast-track people just like you to shed their inner bully and move forward with confidence. Book a Free Coaching Session to get you on the road to a more satisfying life, feeling grounded and focused. Send me an email at bruce@mindfulnessmode.com with ‘Coaching Session' in the subject line. We'll set up a zoom call and talk about how you can move forward to a better life.

Thoughts often seem to pop up all on their own, which can feel discouraging when one is trying to overcome pornography. Mindfulness can help change that. In this episode, Creed and Crishelle talk again with Ty Mansfield about how to begin practicing mindfulness and using those new skills to think and act more intentionally. In this episode: Being fully present with less judgement and more compassion takes practice. Start practicing mindfulness through guided meditations and reading more about it. Mindfulness increases our power to act more intentionally. We can learn to bring our thoughts back to what we want to focus on. Links: Stillness: Mindful Living for Latter-day Saints by Jacob Hess, Ty Mansfield, and others Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment and Your Life Insight Timer App free guided meditations Jack Kornfield Meditations Tara Brach Show Notes: Submit anonymous questions, stories, or comments here. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more! Contact us at hello@reach10.org. Learn more about our nonprofit at Reach 10. Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests do not necessarily represent our views. We offer this information in good faith, but we don’t make any representation that what you hear is accurate, reliable, or complete. Reach 10 and the Breaking the Silence podcast are not responsible or liable for your use of any information heard in this podcast.

Meditation is one easy way to fight the effects of daily stress, and take back control of our being. Just 20 minutes a day can reduce stress and help your brain to recharge. Meditation is a natural and rewarding human activity. If practiced regularly, meditation can produce remarkable results on physical, mental and emotional aspects of our being. There are tons of resources available out there: from podcast, to books, Youtube videos, and Ted talks. For resources to be easily accessible I am going to mention a few links in this podcast for you to refer to. Remember that there is no right or wrong way to meditate. There is only awareness and non-awareness. When you notice your thoughts wandering, you’ve moved into awareness. Simply bring your attention back to the breath and continue your practice. It’s that simple. With consistent practice, you will eventually know and feel the power of meditation. I would like to end this episode by Pema Chodron’s words – ‘Meditation is about seeing clearly the body that we have, the mind that we have, the domestic situation that we have, the job that we have, and the people who are in our lives. It's about seeing how we react to all these things. It's seeing our emotions and thoughts just as they are right now, in this very moment, in this very room, on this very seat. It's about not trying to make them go away, not trying to become better than we are, but just seeing clearly with precision and gentleness’ Resources for meditation- ‘Meditation: How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind’ by Pema Chödrön Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn ‘Meditation: An in-depth guide’ by Ian Gawler ‘Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment—and Your Life’ by Jon Kabat-Zinn How Mindfulness Meditation Redefines Pain, Happiness & Satisfaction – TEDxSFU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ Body Scan Exercise with Jon Kabat-Zinn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15q-N-_kkrU 3-Minute Mindful Breathing Meditation (to Relieve Stress) with Stop, Breathe & Think https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEfs5TJZ6Nk Two Minute Guided Meditation – The School of Life https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4rRjGhN-gs

Dr. Erin Margolis is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who works with both individuals and couples at Thrive Psychology Group in Santa Monica. She earned her Masters in Social Work at Columbia University, and her PsyD at the PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium.  She has extensive training in mental health and wellness, with specialties in depression and anxiety-related disorders, relationship issues, trauma, exploration of sexual and gender identity, and life transitions. She also has a background in health psychology, with a focus on the mind-body connection, managing chronic medical/health conditions, and the bidirectional relationship between physical and mental health. She has extensive training in many evidence-based practices, and completed a fellowship in Mindfulness and MBSR. She uses an integrated approach, pulling from various modalities in a way that is tailored to the needs of each unique client.  Dr. Erin Margolis, Psy.D Insight Timer App Headspace Calm App InsightLA Against The Stream Meditation Center Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment and Your Life A Clinician's Guide to Teaching Mindfulness: The Comprehensive Session-by-Session Program for Mental Health Professionals and Health Care Providers

Disclaimer: the views, information, or opinions expressed during the PWG wellchat podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Pediatric Wellness Group [PWG] and its employees. PWG is not responsible for and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in the podcast series available for listening on this site. The primary purpose of this podcast series is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. This podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. You may not edit, modify, or redistribute this podcast. PWG and the developers of this podcast assume no liability for any activities in connection with this podcast.Here's an outline for episode 9: “Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space lies our freedom and power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and freedom” – Victor Frankl Mind Body MedicineNon-pharmacological way to improve concentration, help decrease pain, control discomfort, or ease anxietyIncludes biofeedback, yoga, hypnosis and guided imageryMeditation vs. mindfulness Mindfulness: Paying attention with moment-to-moment awareness, On purpose, In a particular way, Without judgmentNoticing what is happening right now --> focus more deeply, pay attention to your sensesScience behind it Clinical benefitsPsychosocial benefitsReally about emotional health and well being Mindfulness: How do I start? How much do I have to do? What if I hate it?What are the ways I can do this? Apps How to boost the effects of mindfulness ResourcesKabat-Zinn J. Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment—and Your Life. Boulder, CO: Sounds True, Inc.; 2016.https://www.aap.org/en-us/professional-resources/Stress/Documents/private/Guided_mindfulness_handout_final.pdfhttps://solutions.aap.org/DocumentLibrary/pcowebinars/Mind%20Body%20Therapies.pdfhttps://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/pages/Mindfulness-Training-in-Urban-Public-School-May-Help-Ease-Effects-of-Toxic-Stress.aspxhttps://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Pages/Just-Breathe-The-Importance-of-Meditation-Breaks-for-Kids.aspxhttps://www.developgoodhabits.com/best-mindfulness-apps/https://blissfulkids.com/what-is-mindfulness-and-how-to-explain-it-to-kids/

Mindfulness can become your standard operating procedure. Kabat-Zinn. Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment- And Your Life. Boulder: Sounds True, Inc., 2012. p. 26.

Lene Andersen is a writer, health and disability advocate, photographer and chronic illness navigator who has had rheumatoid arthritis since she was four years old. She is the author of the book “Chronic Christmas: Surviving the Holidays With a Chronic Illness” and that’s exactly what we’re talking to her about today! She is extremely grateful to be given a second chance in life. Despite her illness, she feels the need to honor it and decided to help other people dealing with chronic illnesses as well as their family and friends through her books. In this episode, Lene emphasizes the importance of letting go of the perfectionist mindset. If not, you’ll lose the joy of Christmas – being with people you love, chilling and enjoying the moment. Learn to have a good time and enjoy yourself as you listen to today’s episode of FUMS! Enjoy and Happy Holidays! In this episode we discuss: The amazing book Chronic Christmas by Lene Anderson How she pursued her lifelong dream of becoming a writer What made her decide to write Chronic Christmas Christmas Advent Calendars and Gift Lists Tips and tricks when buying gifts online It’s the thought that counts not the price Suggestions about decorating Recipes and wines for Holiday Celebration “Life is made up of moments. The faster you move the more you miss.” Resources mentioned in this episode (clickable links): Chronic Christmas: Surviving the Holidays with a Chronic Illness FUMS Holiday Gift Guide Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment and Your Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn Where to find Lene Anderson: Email her at lene@yourlifewithra.com Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Your Life With RA Website   **Today’s episode is brought to you by the FUMS Holiday Gift Guide – an annual guide including over 50 gift ideas for those with MS – and other chronic illnesses – and for those who love us! Forward a link to your friends and family and mark a few gifts you’d like!! And new this year: FUMS logo’ed merchandise. Let the world know how you feel about MS – loud and proud – share your FUMS attitude on teeshirts, sweatshirts, socks, a tote bag, your phone case – there are a ton of options. You can find theFUMS Holiday Gift Guide at FUMSnow.com/HolidayGiftGuide **Don’t forget to join us on the FUMS Facebook Page, on Twitter at FUMS and on Instagram at FUMS.now. Have an idea for a topic or someone to interview? Perhaps YOU?? Send me an email at Kathy@FUMSnow.com. And remember to speak to this stupid disease as it deserves: tell it FUMS every day!!

Michelle Maldonado: Mindfulness Michelle is Founder and CEO of Lucenscia, a human potential and business strategy firm dedicated to developing leaders and organizations with positive impact in the world. Michelle is a faculty member and Meta-Coach for Daniel Goleman's inaugural Emotional Intelligence Coaching Certification Program. Her work has been featured by the Human Capital Institute, the Mindful Leadership Summit, Leadership Excellence, and Chief Learning Officer. Key Points Mindfulness is paying attention to what’s happening in the present moment — in the body, in the mind, in the external environment — with an attitude of curiosity and kindness. What are you thinking, and how is that impacting your interaction with the person before you? There is a different quality of experience when you’re paying attention to what’s happening. The easiest way to get started with mindfulness is to focus on your breathing. Bonus Audio Michelle on Clarity and Resilience Resources Mentioned Emotional Intelligence Coaching Certification Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute Lucenscia (Michelle’s firm) Flourish by Martin E. P. Seligman* In Group vs Out Group with David Eagleman * Recommended Reading Unconscious Bias: Turning Discovery and Awareness Into Action and Impact Finding the Space to Lead: A Practical Guide to Mindful Leadership* by Janice Marturano Search Inside Yourself: The Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness* by Chade-Meng Tan The Emotional Life of Your Brain: How Its Unique Patterns Affect the Way You Think, Feel, and Live — and How You Can Change Them* by Richard Davidson and Sharon Begley Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment — and Your Life* by Jon Kabat-Zinn The Mindful Day: Practical Ways to Find Focus, Calm, and Joy From Morning to Evening* by Laurie Cameron Creating Mindful Leaders: How to Power Down, Power Up, and Power Forward* by Joe Burton Related Episodes Have Conversations That Matter, with Celeste Headlee (episode 344) Enhance Your Self-Awareness, with Daniel Goleman (episode 353) The Path of Humble Leadership, with Edgar Schein and Peter Schein (episode 363) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Michelle Maldonado: Mindfulness Michelle is Founder and CEO of Lucenscia, a human potential and business strategy firm dedicated to developing leaders and organizations with positive impact in the world. Michelle is a faculty member and Meta-Coach for Daniel Goleman's inaugural Emotional Intelligence Coaching Certification Program. Her work has been featured by the Human Capital Institute, the Mindful Leadership Summit, Leadership Excellence, and Chief Learning Officer. Key Points Mindfulness is paying attention to what’s happening in the present moment — in the body, in the mind, in the external environment — with an attitude of curiosity and kindness. What are you thinking, and how is that impacting your interaction with the person before you? There is a different quality of experience when you’re paying attention to what’s happening. The easiest way to get started with mindfulness is to focus on your breathing. Bonus Audio Michelle on Clarity and Resilience Resources Mentioned Emotional Intelligence Coaching Certification Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute Lucenscia (Michelle’s firm) Flourish by Martin E. P. Seligman* In Group vs Out Group with David Eagleman * Recommended Reading Unconscious Bias: Turning Discovery and Awareness Into Action and Impact Finding the Space to Lead: A Practical Guide to Mindful Leadership* by Janice Marturano Search Inside Yourself: The Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness* by Chade-Meng Tan The Emotional Life of Your Brain: How Its Unique Patterns Affect the Way You Think, Feel, and Live — and How You Can Change Them* by Richard Davidson and Sharon Begley Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment — and Your Life* by Jon Kabat-Zinn The Mindful Day: Practical Ways to Find Focus, Calm, and Joy From Morning to Evening* by Laurie Cameron Creating Mindful Leaders: How to Power Down, Power Up, and Power Forward* by Joe Burton Related Episodes Have Conversations That Matter, with Celeste Headlee (episode 344) Enhance Your Self-Awareness, with Daniel Goleman (episode 353) The Path of Humble Leadership, with Edgar Schein and Peter Schein (episode 363) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

  SUMMARY: James Pond, MA, began his current career path, after serving 8 years in the US Marine Corps and 10 years of corporate sales experience. In 2005, James and his family established a charity to help restore the lives of young girls rescued from sex trafficking in Cambodia. After a successful career of working on human trafficking issues in over ten countries, James found a deep passion to serve the needs of veterans and began mentoring young veterans in developing their lives outside of the military. He comes to Veteran’s PATH with a personal connection to the veteran community and a passion to make a difference.   Veteran’s PATH delivers free programs that are changing veterans’ lives. Their programs combine scientifically proven meditation and mindfulness-based tools, outdoor and physical activities, and veteran peer support and leadership. They help veterans share what they have been carrying in isolation, find self-acceptance, community and camaraderie—in order to heal and reintegrate into society with a new sense of possibility and purpose. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:   James' journey from the USMC to Cambodia to Veterans PATH   Applying military skills to post-military endeavors   The lack of purpose and meaning in a veteran's post-military life   The history and development of the Veterans PATH program   Connection with other veterans   Follow on services after a "mountaintop" experience   Integrating clinical mental health counseling with adjunctive and alternative therapies   Misconceptions about meditation and how it can benefit veterans   The neurological impact of mindfulness   Helping Veterans to connect to the positive things in their service, while also leaving behind the bad habits we acquired while in the service     LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment—and Your Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn   How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind by Pema Chödrön   Headspace Website: Meditation Made Simple   Insight Timer App   Veterans PATH Web site   Veterans PATH on Twitter   Veterans PATH on Facebook   Veterans PATH on YouTube   Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

  SUMMARY: James Pond, MA, began his current career path, after serving 8 years in the US Marine Corps and 10 years of corporate sales experience. In 2005, James and his family established a charity to help restore the lives of young girls rescued from sex trafficking in Cambodia. After a successful career of working on human trafficking issues in over ten countries, James found a deep passion to serve the needs of veterans and began mentoring young veterans in developing their lives outside of the military. He comes to Veteran’s PATH with a personal connection to the veteran community and a passion to make a difference.   Veteran’s PATH delivers free programs that are changing veterans’ lives. Their programs combine scientifically proven meditation and mindfulness-based tools, outdoor and physical activities, and veteran peer support and leadership. They help veterans share what they have been carrying in isolation, find self-acceptance, community and camaraderie—in order to heal and reintegrate into society with a new sense of possibility and purpose. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:   James' journey from the USMC to Cambodia to Veterans PATH   Applying military skills to post-military endeavors   The lack of purpose and meaning in a veteran's post-military life   The history and development of the Veterans PATH program   Connection with other veterans   Follow on services after a "mountaintop" experience   Integrating clinical mental health counseling with adjunctive and alternative therapies   Misconceptions about meditation and how it can benefit veterans   The neurological impact of mindfulness   Helping Veterans to connect to the positive things in their service, while also leaving behind the bad habits we acquired while in the service     LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment—and Your Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn   How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind by Pema Chödrön   Headspace Website: Meditation Made Simple   Insight Timer App   Veterans PATH Web site   Veterans PATH on Twitter   Veterans PATH on Facebook   Veterans PATH on YouTube   Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

Time and resources are scarce for many teachers. Often times, these same teachers are under immense pressure to produce higher test scores and severely constrained with the actions they can take in their own classrooms. What are the consequences of working under conditions in which you have increasing responsibilities without sufficiently corresponding support and professional autonomy? Teachers may only prioritize the content that appears on standardized assessments and rarely address other worthwhile knowledge and skills. They may also work excessively long hours, ultimately undermining their personal well-being and their professional effectiveness. What if teachers were instead incentivized to model mindfulness and teach practices to students? Could we avoid more situations like the ones described above? In The Way of Mindful Education: Cultivating Well-Being in Teachers and Students (W. W. Norton and Company, 2014) and The Mindful Education Workbook: Lessons for Teaching Mindfulness to Students (W. W. Norton and Company, 2016), Daniel Rechtschaffen provides a definition for mindfulness that clearly distinguishes it from other similar or related ideas and articulates its unique benefits for teachers and students by drawing on classroom dilemmas and corresponding practices. Rechtschaffen joins New Books in Education for the interview. To share your thoughts on the podcast, you can connect with him on Twitter at @mindfuleducate. During our conversation, he also recommended the following books: Mindful Games: Sharing Mindfulness and Meditation with Children, Teens, and Families by Susan Kaiser Greenland The Mindful Child: How to Help Your Kid Manage Stress and Become Happier, Kinder, and More Compassionate by Susan Kaiser Greenland Building Emotional Intelligence: Techniques to Cultivate Inner Strength in Children by Linda Lantieri Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Illness, and Pain by Jon Kabat-Zinn Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment and Your Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn Trevor Mattea is an educational consultant and speaker. His areas of expertise include deeper learning, parent involvement, project-based learning, and technology integration. He can be reached by email at info@trevormattea.com or on Twitter at @tsmattea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time and resources are scarce for many teachers. Often times, these same teachers are under immense pressure to produce higher test scores and severely constrained with the actions they can take in their own classrooms. What are the consequences of working under conditions in which you have increasing responsibilities without sufficiently corresponding support and professional autonomy? Teachers may only prioritize the content that appears on standardized assessments and rarely address other worthwhile knowledge and skills. They may also work excessively long hours, ultimately undermining their personal well-being and their professional effectiveness. What if teachers were instead incentivized to model mindfulness and teach practices to students? Could we avoid more situations like the ones described above? In The Way of Mindful Education: Cultivating Well-Being in Teachers and Students (W. W. Norton and Company, 2014) and The Mindful Education Workbook: Lessons for Teaching Mindfulness to Students (W. W. Norton and Company, 2016), Daniel Rechtschaffen provides a definition for mindfulness that clearly distinguishes it from other similar or related ideas and articulates its unique benefits for teachers and students by drawing on classroom dilemmas and corresponding practices. Rechtschaffen joins New Books in Education for the interview. To share your thoughts on the podcast, you can connect with him on Twitter at @mindfuleducate. During our conversation, he also recommended the following books: Mindful Games: Sharing Mindfulness and Meditation with Children, Teens, and Families by Susan Kaiser Greenland The Mindful Child: How to Help Your Kid Manage Stress and Become Happier, Kinder, and More Compassionate by Susan Kaiser Greenland Building Emotional Intelligence: Techniques to Cultivate Inner Strength in Children by Linda Lantieri Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Illness, and Pain by Jon Kabat-Zinn Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment and Your Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn Trevor Mattea is an educational consultant and speaker. His areas of expertise include deeper learning, parent involvement, project-based learning, and technology integration. He can be reached by email at info@trevormattea.com or on Twitter at @tsmattea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time and resources are scarce for many teachers. Often times, these same teachers are under immense pressure to produce higher test scores and severely constrained with the actions they can take in their own classrooms. What are the consequences of working under conditions in which you have increasing responsibilities without sufficiently corresponding support and professional autonomy? Teachers may only prioritize the content that appears on standardized assessments and rarely address other worthwhile knowledge and skills. They may also work excessively long hours, ultimately undermining their personal well-being and their professional effectiveness. What if teachers were instead incentivized to model mindfulness and teach practices to students? Could we avoid more situations like the ones described above? In The Way of Mindful Education: Cultivating Well-Being in Teachers and Students (W. W. Norton and Company, 2014) and The Mindful Education Workbook: Lessons for Teaching Mindfulness to Students (W. W. Norton and Company, 2016), Daniel Rechtschaffen provides a definition for mindfulness that clearly distinguishes it from other similar or related ideas and articulates its unique benefits for teachers and students by drawing on classroom dilemmas and corresponding practices. Rechtschaffen joins New Books in Education for the interview. To share your thoughts on the podcast, you can connect with him on Twitter at @mindfuleducate. During our conversation, he also recommended the following books: Mindful Games: Sharing Mindfulness and Meditation with Children, Teens, and Families by Susan Kaiser Greenland The Mindful Child: How to Help Your Kid Manage Stress and Become Happier, Kinder, and More Compassionate by Susan Kaiser Greenland Building Emotional Intelligence: Techniques to Cultivate Inner Strength in Children by Linda Lantieri Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Illness, and Pain by Jon Kabat-Zinn Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment and Your Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn Trevor Mattea is an educational consultant and speaker. His areas of expertise include deeper learning, parent involvement, project-based learning, and technology integration. He can be reached by email at info@trevormattea.com or on Twitter at @tsmattea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

Time and resources are scarce for many teachers. Often times, these same teachers are under immense pressure to produce higher test scores and severely constrained with the actions they can take in their own classrooms. What are the consequences of working under conditions in which you have increasing responsibilities without sufficiently corresponding support and professional autonomy? Teachers may only prioritize the content that appears on standardized assessments and rarely address other worthwhile knowledge and skills. They may also work excessively long hours, ultimately undermining their personal well-being and their professional effectiveness. What if teachers were instead incentivized to model mindfulness and teach practices to students? Could we avoid more situations like the ones described above? In The Way of Mindful Education: Cultivating Well-Being in Teachers and Students (W. W. Norton and Company, 2014) and The Mindful Education Workbook: Lessons for Teaching Mindfulness to Students (W. W. Norton and Company, 2016), Daniel Rechtschaffen provides a definition for mindfulness that clearly distinguishes it from other similar or related ideas and articulates its unique benefits for teachers and students by drawing on classroom dilemmas and corresponding practices. Rechtschaffen joins New Books in Education for the interview. To share your thoughts on the podcast, you can connect with him on Twitter at @mindfuleducate. During our conversation, he also recommended the following books: Mindful Games: Sharing Mindfulness and Meditation with Children, Teens, and Families by Susan Kaiser Greenland The Mindful Child: How to Help Your Kid Manage Stress and Become Happier, Kinder, and More Compassionate by Susan Kaiser Greenland Building Emotional Intelligence: Techniques to Cultivate Inner Strength in Children by Linda Lantieri Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Illness, and Pain by Jon Kabat-Zinn Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment and Your Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn Trevor Mattea is an educational consultant and speaker. His areas of expertise include deeper learning, parent involvement, project-based learning, and technology integration. He can be reached by email at info@trevormattea.com or on Twitter at @tsmattea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time and resources are scarce for many teachers. Often times, these same teachers are under immense pressure to produce higher test scores and severely constrained with the actions they can take in their own classrooms. What are the consequences of working under conditions in which you have increasing responsibilities without sufficiently corresponding support and professional autonomy? Teachers may only prioritize the content that appears on standardized assessments and rarely address other worthwhile knowledge and skills. They may also work excessively long hours, ultimately undermining their personal well-being and their professional effectiveness. What if teachers were instead incentivized to model mindfulness and teach practices to students? Could we avoid more situations like the ones described above? In The Way of Mindful Education: Cultivating Well-Being in Teachers and Students (W. W. Norton and Company, 2014) and The Mindful Education Workbook: Lessons for Teaching Mindfulness to Students (W. W. Norton and Company, 2016), Daniel Rechtschaffen provides a definition for mindfulness that clearly distinguishes it from other similar or related ideas and articulates its unique benefits for teachers and students by drawing on classroom dilemmas and corresponding practices. Rechtschaffen joins New Books in Education for the interview. To share your thoughts on the podcast, you can connect with him on Twitter at @mindfuleducate. During our conversation, he also recommended the following books: Mindful Games: Sharing Mindfulness and Meditation with Children, Teens, and Families by Susan Kaiser Greenland The Mindful Child: How to Help Your Kid Manage Stress and Become Happier, Kinder, and More Compassionate by Susan Kaiser Greenland Building Emotional Intelligence: Techniques to Cultivate Inner Strength in Children by Linda Lantieri Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Illness, and Pain by Jon Kabat-Zinn Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment and Your Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn Trevor Mattea is an educational consultant and speaker. His areas of expertise include deeper learning, parent involvement, project-based learning, and technology integration. He can be reached by email at info@trevormattea.com or on Twitter at @tsmattea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices