Mindful Impact with Justin Francisco

Fireside chat with questions for a yoga teacher like how do you react to farts in class? Do you judge our poses if they are wrong? What are you doing when we are in Savasana? Can you be bad at yoga? What if you aren't feeling zen before teaching? And much more.

Jeffrey Chapman is a financial advisor and the co-founder of the Penfield Financial Group. He is also a father, a volunteer, a golfer, and a long-term friend of Justin.

In this episode, you'll hear from Jeffrey Chapman about,

• [03.18] His painful and contentious divorce. Jeff talks candidly about the difficulties in his marriage and the pressures he experienced as a husband and father.
• [15.51] Couple counseling. Justin and Jeff discuss the importance of communication in a relationship and emphasize the need for both partners to accept responsibility for the problems in a marriage.
• [25.41] Making fitness and wellbeing a priority. Jeff describes his daily routine and recommends taking time out of a hectic work schedule to exercise.
• [35.09] Jeff's advice to his eighteen-year-old self. With the benefit of hindsight and the knowledge that he has not always been right, Jeff would advise his adolescent self to keep his mouth shut and his ears open.
• [36.23] Parental alienation. Jeff opens up about the difficulty of reconnecting with his children after the traumatic break-up of his marriage.

Davidji is an internationally renowned meditation coach, author, and wellness expert. He is a spiritual teacher and certified Vedic master who aspires to help people lead more fulfilling and purposeful lives by introducing them to the stress-reducing and life-affirming practice of meditation.

In this episode, you'll hear from Davidji on,

[13.32] His route into meditation. He reveals how the tragic events of 9/11 and a chance encounter with a homeless man led him to radically reassess his life and seek answers in meditation.

[22.04] Ancient wisdom. Davidji discusses the lessons he's learned from studying the sacred Hindu text, the Bhagavad Gita and recommends following Krishna's advice to establish yourself in the present moment before performing action.

[23.16] Connecting to the silence. Davidji refers to Patanjali's Yoga Sutras and explains that the practice of quieting the mind helps to deepen our awareness of the divine and establish a sense of unity with the universe.

[46.14] Choosing peace. Justin and Davidji agree that it is advisable to let go of our need to be right and be prepared to stop scoring points if we want to preserve peace and harmony in our relationships.

[01.13.42] A sixteen-second meditation. Davidji shares a simple breathing technique that provides an opportunity to slow down, establish a break in behavior and create a shift in perspective towards a more positive mindset.

Links from Episode:

Davidji's website: www.davidji.com

Davidji's Instagram: @davidjimeditation

Davidji's Facebook: www.facebook.com/flowoflove

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I talk about my biggest growth awakening, what Fear is to me, handling uncertainty, Judging ourselves for our emotions we are experiencing...."and I love that"

22:45 - I share an ancient story of an old Taoist farmer (important lesson to be learned)

27:40 - Loving Kindness Guided 12 Minute Meditation

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Jason Campbell is a productivity coach, motivational speaker, host of the Mindvalley Superhumans at Work podcast and author of the upcoming book, Selling with Love.

In this episode, you'll hear from Jason Campbell on:

• [02.24] Starting the day strong. Jason reveals how he applies Mel Robbins' five-second rule to his morning routine by getting out of bed quickly and setting a positive intention for the day. His regular gratitude practice and commitment to doing his best also provide a powerful source of focus and motivation.
• [16. 56] Working productively from home. Jason advises employees who have been forced to work from home during the coronavirus crisis to regard the unprecedented situation as an opportunity to refine their skillset and concentrate on becoming more valuable in the workplace. He recommends using tools such as Zoom, Loom and Slack to increase efficiency and facilitate communication.
• [23.48] Time and space optimization. Justin and Jason discuss how to work efficiently from home by setting strict business hour boundaries and turning off notifications in order to reduce distractions and improve productivity. Jason suggests setting up a dedicated workspace and performing a simple ritual at the beginning and the end of the working day to clearly define the transition between work and home life.
• [44.55] Selling with love. In Jason's opinion, selling is an energy exchange between conscious beings, and he encourages everyone to challenge negative stereotypes of salespeople. He stresses that the key to selling with love is knowing that what you are selling is more valuable than what you are asking for in return.
• [53.19] The five loves of selling. Jason sets out the criteria for selling from a place of love and abundance. He explains that selling with love requires you to love the product, love its impact, love your client, love the process and love yourself.

Links from Episode:

Jason's Instagram: @jasonmarccampbell

Superhumans at Work Podcast: www.podcast.mindvalley.com/superhumans-at-work-jason-campbell

Productivity for Working at Home Course: https://www.mindvalley.com/remote

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Marietta Paxson is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the founder of Little Dreamers sleep consulting company. She understands the feelings of exhaustion and desperation caused by sleep disturbance and works with families to find positive solutions to their children's sleeping problems.

In this episode, you'll hear from Marietta Paxson about,

• [14.12] Her career as a sleep consultant. She explains how her personal experience of struggling though sleepless nights motivated her to research sleep training methods and inspired her to create her baby sleep consulting company.
• [26.11] Effective sleep strategies. Justin and Marietta discuss several techniques to help children settle themselves to sleep and suggest using reward charts to celebrate improved sleep habits.
• [31.33] Bedtime routines. Marietta recommends maintaining a consistent, predictable, and minimal bedtime routine. She believes in getting children ready for bed early and using a bedtime story as an incentive to encourage good bedtime behavior.
• [44.16] The importance of sleep. Marietta and Justin consider the impact of sleep on our physical and mental wellbeing and discuss how sleep deprivation affects our concentration and reaction times.
• [49.42] Marietta's top sleep tips. For improved sleep, she advises eating potassium-rich foods, soaking in magnesium bath salts, wearing an eye mask and ear plugs in bed, and avoiding blue light from screens and electronic devices.

Links from Episode:

Marietta's website: www.littledreamers.us

Marietta's Instagram: www.instagram.com/littledreamers.us/

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Megan McNealy is a wealth adviser, well-being thought leader, keynote speaker and author who believes that well-being drives success. She encourages us all to take care of our physical, spiritual and mental health in order to improve the quality of our lives and help us thrive and prosper in stressful times.

In this episode you'll hear from Megan about,

• [02.51] Her life's mission. She aims to raise awareness of the link between well-being and financial success, and through the release of her book, Reinvent the Wheel, she intends to inspire one million people to achieve optimal health, wealth and happiness.
• [13.15] Taking time to relax. After overcoming her battles with illness, Megan realizes the importance of slowing down and giving the mind and body an opportunity to rest and heal.
• [21.52] Defining yourself. Megan encourages everyone to find the word that best describes their personality and use it to inform their actions and bring greater purpose and focus to their lives.
• [36.04] Outgrowing your friends. Justin and Megan discuss the benefits of pausing relationships with friends who no longer support you or celebrate your success.
• [50.23] Protecting the asset. Megan's advice for coping in the current pandemic is to protect your greatest asset, your well-being, in order to stay positive and continue to prosper after the coronavirus crisis is over.

Links from Episode:

Megan's website: www.meganmcnealy.com

Megan's Wellbeing assessment: www.meganmcnealy.com/assessment

Megan's Book - Reinvent the Wheel: How Top Leaders Leverage Well-Being for Success: www.meganmcnealy.com/reinvent-the-wheel-how-top-leaders-leverage-well-being-for-success

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David Mammano is an entrepreneur, author, podcaster, public speaker and founder of Avanti Entrepreneur Network. His recent book, Crash and Learn: Lessons in Business, contains ten inspiring stories of successful entrepreneurs who managed to overcome adversity by turning challenges into opportunities.

In this episode, you'll hear from David on,

[08.06] The benefits of a daily schedule. David's strategy for staying sane in these uncertain times is to follow his normal morning routine and practice meditation and mindfulness to keep focused and calm.

[09.31] Choosing your attitude. David reminds us to stay mentally strong and points to the Holocaust survivor, Viktor Frankl, as an example of someone whose mental fortitude helped him to endure a horrific ordeal.

[18. 27] Adjusting your reality. Justin and David discuss how practicing gratitude and cultivating a positive mindset can significantly alter the way you experience the world and contribute to the happiness and positivity of those around you.

[27.37] Moving forward. David describes the steps on his entrepreneurial journey, from running a multi-million dollar Inc. 5000 company to creating Avanti, a membership-based business community which coaches and connects entrepreneurs.

[31.24] David's business philosophy. He shares how he loves to create businesses that reflect his values and aim to make a positive difference in the world. For David, business is about more than profit, he wants to help people realize their potential and feel joy about what he does for a living.

Links from Episode:

David's website: www.avantientrepreneur.com

David's Instagram: @davidcmammano

The Avanti Entrepreneur Podcast: www.avantientrepreneur.com/podcast

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Michelle Palladini is an award-winning police officer, yogi, mindfulness practitioner and founder of L.E.A.P, a social and emotional education program for schoolchildren. She is committed to protecting her community and sharing the practice of mindfulness with women, children and her fellow police officers.

In this episode, you'll hear from Michelle Palladini on:

[07.52] Using mindfulness to mitigate her stress response. Michelle explains how techniques such as combat breathing, intention setting, and meditation help to keep her calm in challenging situations.

[11.26] Changing attitudes to mental health. Justin and Michelle discuss the pressures experienced by police officers and praise the recent shift in attitudes which have made it easier for them to ask for help.

[16.21] Deepening her connection to others. Michelle shares her meditation tips and describes how the practice of mindfulness has helped her to acquire greater clarity and empathy.

[23.38] Michelle's policing style. She reveals her preference for a compassionate approach which recognizes that a person's behavior may be influenced by their mental health and traumatic life experiences.

[30.51] Policing youth. Justin asks Michelle about L.E.A.P, a program she devised to bring the practice of mindfulness to schools and teach teenagers about the principles of leadership, empowerment, awareness and protection.

Links from Episode:

Michelle's Instagram: @michelle_palladini

Michelle's Website: www.michellepalladini.com

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Shelly Tygielski is a mindfulness teacher, community organizer, author, activist and public speaker. She is the creator of America Meditates and See You on the Sand and offers workshops, retreats and mass meditations. Shelly is committed to promoting social justice, spreading kindness and bringing mindfulness to underserved communities.

In this episode, you'll hear from Shelly Tygielski on:

[03.49] The pandemic of love. Shelley talks about her prompt and practical response to the outbreak of coronavirus. On the 14th of March, she set up #PandemicofLove, a system that matches families in financial need as a result of the virus with patrons who will cover their essential expenses, such as the cost of grocery shopping or utility bills.

[15.18] Quitting her corporate career. She sets out the stages of her journey from high-powered company executive to mindfulness teacher, specializing in working with communities affected by mass shootings and gun violence.

[23.13] The Sand Tribe. Shelly's affectionate name for the conscious community of meditators who regularly gather on Hollywood beach in Florida to take part in her free guided meditations. In four years, the tribe has grown from a handful of friends to over 15,000 people.

[29.59] Fighting fire with fire. Shelly's mission is to help those facing the toughest challenges. She believes that people in positions of privilege, who have been spared from the flames of suffering, have a duty to run into the fire with buckets of water to save others less fortunate than themselves.

[40.44] The ripple effect. Shelly insists that it is possible for an individual to make a positive difference in the world and that one simple act of kindness can inspire others and have an impact on many lives.

[43.18] Connection and compassion in uncertain times. During periods of separation and isolation, Shelly recommends taking time to engage in meaningful conversations with loved ones. She also encourages us to consider helping others by creating mutual aid communities and reaching out to communicate remotely with elderly people who may be facing loneliness and social isolation.

Links from Episode:

• Shelly's Instagram: @mindfulskatergirl
• Shelly's Website: www.shellytygielski.com

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