Nick Santonastasso is a speaker, bodybuilder, and medical miracle. Not only is he one of four people alive with Hanhart Syndrome, but he also follows his dreams of being a bodybuilder and fitness model – despite missing both his legs and one arm since birth. This high-energy guy shares his amazing story, showing people that anyone can thrive if they have the determination and willpower to go after what they want.
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Most Influential Person
Chandler
Effect on Emotions
It helps me stop the monkey brain.
It grounds you and have that silence in your brain.
Thoughts on Breathing
People forget to breathe, I forget to breathe
Remember to breathe all throughout the day
Suggested Resources
Book: Victim to Victor
Book: Law of Attraction
App: Headspace
Bullying Story
Maybe I was a bully or I was there just supporting it. To think back on that, just to see the evolution of me as a human being, maybe that was me battling my own insecurities.
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Marc S. Fussell is the founder of Take 2 Minutes, a revolutionary non-profit platform designed to enhance mental wellness through positive psychology and technology. With over 25 years of experience in IT, Marc’s entrepreneurial spirit and passion for improving mental health have led to creating a suite of tools that leverage daily positive messages, gratitude journaling, meditations, breathing exercises, a grounding exercise, a gratitude challenge, sleep audio, dream journaling, and more to foster happiness and well- being. As a dedicated father, his journey into positive psychology was inspired by a personal commitment to support his son’s mental health, evolving into a mission to spread positivity to a broader audience.






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Website: Take2Minutes.org
Most Influential Person
Matt Zemon
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Emotions are a funny thing. We all have ebbs and flows. I definitely have my highs and lows still. I think mindfulness has made me more aware of when I'm having a low or when I'm having overwhelming thoughts or even depression.


My mindfulness practice has helped me recognize that and get me into a better mindset more quickly instead of dwelling on it for days and weeks.












Thoughts On Breathing

I really enjoy box breathing. I almost modified it to be more of a triangle breathing. The idea is that I will breathe in for a count of 4, hold it for a count of 4, and exhale for a count of 4.
Just doing that for a repetition of 20 times can be a form of meditation.

Bullying Story






















Bullying is a huge problem in schools, and it always has been, probably even back when I was a kid. I think mindfulness can help with bullying. I can't speak out of experience, but I think it can help with emotional regulation.


If you get bullied, you may have a fight-or-flight reactive response. However, how you react could make the situation better or worse through emotional regulation.


With mindfulness you also are a little bit more self-regulated. You're more aware of your surroundings and aware of your situations.


This situational awareness can keep you out of situations where you could get bullied.






















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Book: Master of Circumstance by James Morgan
App: Take2Minutes app
App: Headspace
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Natalie Bedard urges you to embrace your biology. She pioneers holistic wellness, urging individuals to delve into their biology's depths. With boundless curiosity, she advocates for embracing a “mad scientist” mindset, challenging conventional norms. Natalie's philosophy centers on energy's pivotal role in existence, rejecting skepticism and emphasizing its tangible impact on our lives. Drawing from personal insights, she stresses attentiveness to body and environment signals, urging people to prioritize their well-being. For Natalie, time isn't just a measure but a tool for growth, encouraging conscious exploration. As a visionary speaker and mentor, she inspires self-discovery, empowering others to unlock their potential and deepen their biological connection. Natalie created the company Lift OneSelf. Through mindfulness and decisive action, she guides others on their journey of self-discovery and healing, tapping into the body's nervous system and energy flow. With a focus on unraveling emotional blockages and reconnecting with intuition, Natalie empowers individuals to realize their full potential through small, manageable steps.






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Website: LiftOneself.com
Most Influential Person
Diane Thompson (A friend)
Effect On Emotions












Mindfulness helps me to validate and interact with the energy.












Thoughts On Breathing

Your breath never leaves you. As a result, we always forget to access it because it's always in the now. So anchor into the breath.

Bullying Story





















I was called Natalie Bedard, retard. So you can imagine how that shaped my identity.
I'm biracial, also. I grew up in the northern part of Ontario, in Sudbury. So, going to school, my father wasn't around. I was not able to identify with my black side. Going into a school system and having trauma, my self-worth wasn't there.
At school, they couldn't understand why my IQ was so high, but my grades and tests were not. I looked at my biology, and I internalized it. But not so much that it limited me from moving forward.
It was almost as though I had some mindfulness. I was still really attached to my. curiosity and intuition.





















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Book: The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer
App: Audible.com
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Embrace Your Biology; Natalie Bedard

Dr. Jeff D. Standridge stands for grit, grace, and innovation. He helps organizations and their leaders generate sustained results in the areas of innovation, strategy, profit growth, organizational transformation, and leadership. Jeff knows that innovation wins the day. It not only wins battles, but it also wins wars, and it fuels profits. It brings passion and focus to a team faster than anything else. It will advance the cause of your organization far beyond what financial and human capital can do on their own. He’s a 3x best-selling author, speaker, and consultant. His most recent book is The Innovator’s Field Guide: Accelerators for Entrepreneurs, Innovators, and Change Agents.






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Website: www.InnovationJunkie.com
Book: The Innovator’s Field Guide: Accelerators for Entrepreneurs, Innovators, and Change Agents by Dr. Jeff D. Standridge Ed.D






 






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Tommy Thompson is with us today to discuss the vital ingredient of space. He is an accomplished entrepreneur, executive coach, consultant, blogger, husband and dad, and avid golfer. He loves to teach, bringing personal experience, and mixing in personal application. He believes the path to unwavering calm amid the chaos of life is in your hands. His first book, Space to Breathe Again: Hope for the Overloaded and Overwhelmed, shares specific tools to help people find balance in a world overrun with distraction and excess.






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The Vital Ingredient of Space; Tommy Thompson

Bob Martin is a transformative figure dedicated to breaking chains, both literal and metaphorical. Serving as the Mindfulness Coordinator at Elon University, Bob liberates minds from limiting narratives, fostering inner peace and potential. With over four decades of experience as a Criminal Trial Lawyer, he has worked to free individuals from unhelpful behaviors and advocate for neglected children and their families, empowering them to break free from cycles of suffering. As a Certified Meditation Teacher blending insights from brain science, Eastern and Western psychology, and spirituality, Bob guides diverse individuals toward clarity, resilience, and inner peace.Grounded in Taoist, Buddhist, and Christian practices, he is committed to freeing people from the constraints of dogma, emphasizing virtue and self-discovery. Bob's journey from representing the mob in Miami to spiritual awakening under the mentorship of a Taoist master reflects his profound transformation. His dedication to bridging spiritual traditions and fostering compassion shines through his recent Taoist/Christian devotional book. At 74, Bob continues to inspire with his story of redemption, resilience, and commitment to liberation, eager to ignite positive change in the hearts of his audience.






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Website: https://awiseandhappylife.com/meditation Website: (Book) https://iamthewaybook.com/
Book: I am the Way: Finding the Truth and the Life Through a Biblical Reimagining of the Tao by Robert Martin
Most Influential Person
Master Hua Ching Ni
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Mindfulness provides me with a deeper, quiet place regardless of what's happening on the surface.


It's like if there's a storm occurring on the top of an ocean, but 20 feet down, things are calm.


I can get mad as heck and still know that there's a place inside me just watching my anger.












Thoughts On Breathing


The student comes to the master and says breathing, breathing, breathing. Why are you always talking about breathing? So the master grabs his head and sticks it underneath the water in the fountain and holds it there for a while. Then he releases it and says to the student. Any questions?
 


Breathing is just a point of attention, but since you carry it with you wherever you are, it's not like a candle. You always have your breath.


Immediately bring your attention to your breath and because you are already conditioned that that is your meditative state, it results in a feeling of calm.


Bullying Story





















I was bullied as a child. I'm 60% Hungarian, and we go back to the Huns and the Mongolians. So you can imagine that my people are the ones playing goal hockey with a Lamb's head. I've always been big.
When I was in elementary school, all the girls used to call me cooties. My mindfulness and meditation practice have allowed me to get to the point where I have some insight as to what might have been going on with them and the peer pressure that they had.
Subsequently, mindfulness has helped me to have a certain forgiveness. If I had been more mindful, I might not have been as traumatized by it.





















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Book: I am the Way: Finding the Truth and the Life Through a Biblical Reimagining of the Tao by Robert Martin
Book: Children Of Abraham by R. H. Martin
App: Balance (AI interviews you and gives you daily reminders)
App: Insight Timer
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