This was such a thoughtful, fun, eye opening conversation with someone who takes mindfulness and meditation truly to heart, it saved Michales life.  He started young out on wall street living the fast life, making all kinds of money and, like many, got caught up in the action. We talk all about drugs, drinking, recovery, family, meditation, health and how he found his way out...He just recently got married and is now over three years sober. What a kind, genuine, handsome human.  There are a lot of amazing take aways from this conversation!

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This was such a thoughtful, fun, eye opening conversation with someone who takes mindfulness and meditation truly to heart, it saved Michales life.  He started young out on wall street living the fast life, making all kinds of money and, like many, got caught up in the action. We talk all about drugs, drinking, recovery, family, meditation, health and how he found his way out...He just recently got married and is now over three years sober. What a kind, genuine, handsome human.  There are a lot of amazing take aways from this conversation!

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This weeks Friday thoughts is brought to you by Joesph Goldstieins book Insight Meditation. This book is a staple in the meditation community. Suffering includes for example envy, jealousy, anxiety, depression, anger, stress, hatred... Take a listen to this short episode. 

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Dr. Aaron Olden used to prescribe medications to his patients and after an opioid overdose in the family decided to move towards a more holistic approach. What he is doing now is nothing short of incredible and inspiring. Taking a huge leap of faith into starting his own acupuncture and holistic medicine practice right here in my hometown Rochester NY. He specializes in the connection between body and mind. Treating Anxiety, depression sleep and pain.. We talk about the importance of CBD and medical marijuana. 

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Dr. Aaron Olden used to prescribe medications to his patients and after an opioid overdose in the family decided to move towards a more holistic approach. What he is doing now is nothing short of incredible and inspiring. Taking a huge leap of faith into starting his own acupuncture and holistic medicine practice right here in my hometown rochester NY. We talk about the importance of CBD and medical marijauana. He specializes in the connection between body and mind. Treating Anxiety, depression sleep and pain. 

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I've made many mistakes and looking back was not someone I was always proud of, much of the time. Lying, Stealing, manipulating, cheating, faking life a lot and much more. Listen to what I have to say about accepting these things, learning from them, forgiving myself and moving forward because all we truly have is the present.  If you Enjoyed this episode, check out the video, show notes and more at https://www.justinfrancisco.com/podcast or follow on Instagram https://wwww.instagram.com/justin_francisco --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justin-franciso/message

Part 2 with Suze Yalof Shwartz, CEO/Founder of Unplug, was taught a powerful three-minute breathing and guided visualization technique that transformed her stress to calm. She talks about how to instantly get into a state of calm. How meditation effects the brain. Explains how the learning is the fun part of success, the journey.

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Suze Yalof Shwartz, CEO/Founder of Unplug, was taught a powerful three-minute breathing and guided visualization technique that transformed her stress to calm. She talks about how to instantly get into a state of calm. How meditation effects the brain. Explains how the learning is the fun part of success, the journey. 

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@unplugmeditation

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The main reason is for growth, I love to be better for myself and everyone around me. I cover the five reasons I meditate and a couple happened without me even really knowing what to expect since I started. I'm just getting started on my journey but I thought I would share what I'm feeling so far. 

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Part 2 with my wife Kathryn Francisco for episode five. We talk about being a team in a relationship, how we get on the same page when disciplining our children.  Towards the end we talk about how we go to couples therapy together and why.  More on yoga also.  The last week of every month she will be back on with me!!! 

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