Best Robert Plotkin Podcasts (2024)

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95. 5 Benefits of Social Media 20:19

3+ y ago20:19

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Social media is an undeniable presence in everyone's lives nowadays; some kind of virtual connection touches even those who don't post every moment in their daily routines. And social media is not only omnipresent, but it also has a bad reputation for how it negatively influences kids, oppressed minorities, or people going through hard times in par…

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94. Dave Kenneally: The Common Misconception About Mindfulness Meditation 44:22

3+ y ago44:22

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Many people believe that mindfulness meditation is about stopping thoughts from popping into our heads, which is, needless to say, impossible. As they can't prevent themselves from having thoughts, that belief makes them stop trying mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness meditation is not about preventing our minds from having thoughts but being aware…

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93. 5 Mindfulness Practices For Stressed Out Teachers 19:21

3+ y ago19:21

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Most of the stress triggers that affect a teacher's routine can't be controlled by them—the parents' demands, budget cuts, and the difficulties that teaching in the virtual spectrum offers, to name a few. After a challenging 2020, it is not a surprise that educators deal with higher stress levels than any other profession. A recent study from the R…

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92. Ryder Carroll: A Mindfulness Practice Disguised as a Productivity Method 37:48

3+ y ago37:48

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In this day and age, we’re using technology for almost everything. Whether it’s for keeping notes, making to-do lists, planning your week, or simply sharing your thoughts, there’s an app for anything we need. But is using them always a good idea? Pen and paper have been used for centuries by people to keep track of their activities, come up with id…

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91. Mindfully Entering Into 2021 14:47

3+ y ago14:47

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Throughout the past year, we’ve experienced lots of changes with regard to our relationship with technology. Some of them are positive shifts, like using video conferencing platforms more, to stay in touch with our loved ones. But many changes may have been negative also, like spending more time than usual on social media or watching the news more …

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90. Karlee Fain: Why Mindfulness is Our Most Effective Professional Tool 47:20

4y ago47:20

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When it comes to setting our own boundaries, the thought can sometimes be a little daunting. Joining me today is Celebrity Business and Boundary Coach and Founder of The Boundary Academy, Karlee Fain, who is here to share her personal expertise on this topic, as well as discuss why mindfulness is such a valuable tool in both our personal and profes…

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89. Dr. Seku Gathers - The Flow State: Flowing to Heal Trauma 49:53

4y ago49:53

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Trauma is a sensitive subject. Today, I’m joined by Life Coach, sought-after entrepreneur and Host of The Truth Prescription Podcast, Dr. Seku Gathers, who specializes in trauma coaching and recovery through one to one client work. By intertwining his knowledge as a former emergency physician with his extensive personal development expertise, Dr. S…

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88. Thanksgiving and Gratitude 28:52

4y ago28:52

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Whilst the holidays won’t be going ahead the way we’d all initially hoped, there are still plenty of ways we can enjoy this season together and make a few socially distanced memories to solidify the year we’ve all collectively gone through. I won’t sugar coat it, 2020 has been rough for a lot of us. Many out there are still recovering from the ongo…

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87: Overcoming Loss & Grief and Ways to Deal with It 29:57

4y ago29:57

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In today’s episode of Technology for Mindfulness, I wanted to bring attention to the types of grief that this pandemic has brought upon so many of us. Whether it be the loss of a loved one, a job, or a relationship, this year has definitely taken its toll and it will take time before a lot of us are ready to heal. I’m going to be sharing a few of t…

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86: Dr. Jeff Gusky - Staying Mindfully Informed in the Midst of Crisis 46:35

4y ago46:35

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How we perceive information is majorly affected in the midst of a crisis. It impacts our ability to process news in a rational way and our response is often heavily influenced by our emotions. This makes us vulnerable to false and harmful information that sways public opinion and leads people to make uninformed decisions regarding such serious issu…

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85: 4 Tips for Managing Distractions in Work and Life 12:39

4y ago12:39

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In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing a few of the strategies that I use in my everyday life which help me to reduce distractions and improve my overall sense of productivity. There are so many factors that influence our ability to cultivate a healthy work-life balance and so many of them are within our control and are easily accessible to us. I’ll b…

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84: Sarah Tetlow - Reducing Stress Within the Legal Field Through Streamlined Processes 43:54

4y ago43:54

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As someone who has worked in the field of law for a number of years now, I have seen first hand how prevalent stress is within this industry and the effect that it has had on the individuals who are practicing professionally. Joining me today is someone who is combating that issue through specialized coaching and consulting, Sarah Tetlow! Sarah is …

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83: How to Transition Yourself and Your Team to Remote Work Effectively - Part 2 25:32

4y ago25:32

25:32

Continuing on from last week’s episode, today’s focus is all about maintaining productivity within your workspace while working remotely! I’m going to be discussing my key strategies and tips for conducting yourself effectively while operating from home, the nuances that come with communicating virtually with your team members, as well as how the v…

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82: How to Transition Yourself and Your Team to Remote Work Effectively - Part 1 30:55

4y ago30:55

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There are many critical aspects to creating a space within our home environment that is conducive to productivity. Not only can this mental boundary assist in efficiency and boosting our motivations professionally, it can also be a healthy bridge for us to open communication between ourselves and those of us who we’re sharing space with. Particular…

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81: Practicing Mindfulness In The Midst Of A Crisis 23:24

4y ago23:24

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We’ve now entered our fourth month living in the midst of Covid-19. As all of us have begun to adjust to life in isolation and become accustomed to an ever increasing sense of uncertainty, the need for anxiety management tools have never been more pressing. There are so many benefits to practicing and implementing mindfulness into our routines, esp…

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80: Ron Purser - Discussing The Origins of Mindfulness 46:09

4y ago46:09

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Mindfulness has become such a huge part of the world we live in and has integrated into mainstream culture. There are a vast number of traditional and spiritual practices that date back hundreds of years and span across cultures far outside of what we’re exposed to in the West and it’s important we educate ourselves on the origin of these methods. …

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79: Paul Minors - The Journey To ‘Technology For Mindfulness’ 51:31

4+ y ago51:31

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Today I’ve repurposed an old episode of ‘The Paul Minor’s Podcast’ which I was fortunate enough to be a guest on, to share with all of you! Paul is a Productivity, Business and Self Improvement Consultant who has helped over four hundred clients reach peak efficiency in their line of work. In this interview, we discuss how the consumer's relationsh…

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78: Kayla Kozan - The Need For Corporate Wellness & Mindfulness Within The Workplace 31:58

4+ y ago31:58

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by Corporate Meditation Teacher and CEO of Peak Wellness Co, Kayla Kozan! After experiencing a sudden onslaught of issues surrounding her mental health and observing how many workplaces were in need of wellness resources, she was inspired to launch her company and influence businesses to prioritize the wellbeing of th…

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77: How To Be Productive Working Remotely - And Stay Connected To Others 32:27

4+ y ago32:27

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Today’s focus on Technology for Mindfulness is all about productivity and social connections! In this episode, I discuss some creative ways we can connect with each other using technology, how to effectively set boundaries in your home, as well as sharing some personal insights from the years I’ve spent working remotely. Now more than ever, dividin…

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76: Mitra Manesh - How to Integrate Storytelling into Mindfulness 42:38

4+ y ago42:38

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In episode 76, Mitra Manesh joins us for a conversation around the powers of storytelling, binaural beats, and integrating them into mindfulness practices. Mitra is a mindfulness thought leader, storyteller, educator, and founder of Innermap. She has over 3 decades of experience helping people develop a more mindful mindset at home and at work. Thr…

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75: Nadja Streiter - Modeling Healthy Tech Habits 31:39

4+ y ago31:39

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In episode 75, Nadja Streiter joins us for a conversation around navigating our tech habits and the potential surge of tech use while practicing self-isolation during the COVID-19 epidemic. Nadja is a psychotherapist, speaker and coach that helps people with digital addictions, including video game addiction. Throughout the conversation, Nadja shar…

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74: Caroline Welch - Getting Present 37:49

4+ y ago37:49

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In episode 74, Caroline Welch joins us for a conversation about cultivating and pursuing a mindfulness practice. Caroline is the Co-founder and CEO of the Mindsight Institute and author of The Gift of Presence: A Mindfulness Guide for Women. Throughout the conversation, Caroline shares her personal stories about how her mindfulness journey began 40…

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73: Jeremy Edge - Breaking Video Game Addiction 35:10

4+ y ago35:10

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In episode 73, Jeremy Edge joins us for a conversation about breaking video game addiction. Jeremy is the founder of Escaping the.Com, a counseling practice for those struggling with an internet addiction or problematic screen use. Jeremy helps his clients strengthen relationships, manage stress, stop problematic screen use, and improve tech life b…

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72: David Klein - How Tech Affects Teens 34:13

4+ y ago34:13

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In episode 72, David Klein joins us for a conversation about America Offline, which aims to create transformational offline experiences for teens and their families. David is passionate about reconnecting through various learning and development programs. Throughout our conversation, David explains how today’s teenagers are a product of how society…

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71: Ashley Sumner - Connecting Face-to-Face 37:16

4+ y ago37:16

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In episode 71, Ashley Sumner joins us for a conversation about how to connect more with people throughout the world, face-to-face. Ashley is the CEO and Co-Founder of Quilt, an app that allows women anywhere to spark offline conversations that bring community together in a fun, safe, and intimate way. Throughout our conversation, you’re going to le…

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70: Charlie Hartwell - The Future of Mindful Technology 38:40

4+ y ago38:40

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In episode 70, Charlie Hartwell joins us for a conversation about scaling mindfulness technologies. Charlie is the managing partner of Bridge Builders Collaborative. He’s part of a group of successful investors who have invested in startup companies in the mental wellness, consciousness, and spirituality spaces. Throughout our conversation, Charlie…

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69: Dr Wayne Pernell - Deliberately, Actively, & Positively Becoming Human 46:08

4+ y ago46:08

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In episode 69, Dr. Wayne Pernell joins us to talk about realigning actions with intent. As a Global Executive Coach, Wayne brings a suite of resources, training and coaching to lift people up to reach their highest potential of productivity, personal effectiveness, and fulfillment. Throughout our conversation, Dr. Wayne Pernell shares his story for…

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68: Marygrace Sexton, Natalie Sexton & Bethany Baker - Recalibrate Your Relationships with A-GAP Reprieves 43:43

4+ y ago43:43

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In episode 68, Marygrace Sexton, Natalie Sexton & Bethany Baker join us to talk about their organization: A-GAP. This nonprofit organization hosts events called reprieves, where people learn to recalibrate their relationships with technology in both their work lives and personal lives. Throughout our conversation, the A-GAP team shares their origin…

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67: Reflecting on 2019 & Propelling You Into 2020 26:13

4+ y ago26:13

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In this special episode, Robert Plotkin closes out 2019 by unpacking some helpful tips for developing healthy digital habits that you can cultivate in the coming year and decade. He provides strategies and tips for engaging in deeply reflective practices to assess your relationship with technology and how to break free from the unhealthy technology…

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66: Amy Giddon - Engage in the Collective Experience of Expression 51:26

5y ago51:26

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In episode 66, Amy Giddon, Co-Founder and CEO of Daily Haloha, joins us for a conversation about her app that functions as an alternative to existing social media platforms. It provides a structure within to engage in social networking more mindfully. Throughout our conversation, Amy shares her personal story about what inspired her app. It all sta…

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65: Ariel Garten - The Device That Helps You Develop Meditation Skills 33:19

5y ago33:19

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In this episode, Ariel Garten joins us for a conversation about how her company’s device, Muse, provides you with real-time feedback about your own internal state while you meditate. Muse is a brain-sensing headband that tracks your brain activity and uses sound as a stimulus to get your brain back to focusing on your breath. Throughout the convers…

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64: Jay Vidyarthi - Attention Activism 52:53

5y ago52:53

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In episode 64, Jay Vidyarthi joins us for a conversation centered around attention activism, including the value of just paying attention to your repetitive habits with technology. Jay Vidyarthi is a frequent speaker and educator on the topic of attention activism and mindfulness, with specific expertise on the user-experience and design aspects of…

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63: Christina Crook - Savor the Experience of Disconnecting 38:02

5y ago38:02

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In episode 63, Christina Crook joins us for a conversation about how to savor the experience of disconnecting from technology. Christina is the founder of JOMO: The Joy of Missing Out, where she helps people find balance in the digital world and connect with others again – outside of technology. In this episode, Christina starts by telling us the s…

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Reducing the screen time at home 16:59

5y ago16:59

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Over the years through Technology for Mindfulness and as a teacher, martial artist, and technology developer, we’ve helped countless people learn how to become aware of, confront, and ultimately win their invisible wars with technology. We’ve worked with people from all walks of life. And from professionals to college students, the one group that I…

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62: Nina Hersher - Finding Community in the Digital Wellness Space 40:18

5y ago40:18

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In episode 62, Nina Hersher joins us for a conversation about finding a community focused on digital wellness. Nina is a co-founder of Digital Wellness Collective, a unique organization where people working together on digital health and wellbeing can collaborate with each other, meet one another, share experience, support each other, promote one a…

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61: Christina Malecka - The Power of a Digital Mindfulness Retreat 35:36

5y ago35:36

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In episode 61, Christina Malecka joins us for a conversation around how to implement a digital mindfulness retreat into your life, and why this will positively transform your relationship with technology. AS a Seattle-based psychotherapist, Christina has had a front-row seat to the emotional impact smartphones and social media have had on her clien…

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How to manage your responses to technology disruption 17:30

5y ago17:30

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In this episode of the Technology for Mindfulness Podcast, I wanted to cover some simple steps you can take in how you interact with technology to create positive change in your life. I've had other experiences in life where I had changed my own habitsI had control of myself and knew that it came down to how my mind and body reacted to the phone ri…

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60: David Ryan Polgar - How to Stop Oversharing Personal Data 46:59

5y ago46:59

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In episode 60, David Ryan Polgar joins us for an engaging conversation around the history of digital wellbeing and what it means to be human in the digital age. David takes a different approach to how people should combat oversharing personal data and addiction to technology. Instead of focusing on what we, as end-users, need to do to combat overus…

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How to avoid being distracted by your phone at work 16:56

5y ago16:56

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On today’s episode of the Technology For Mindfulness podcast, I’m going to share with you some of my own journey in grappling with stress and distraction from technology. In this episode, you will learn: How I’ve developed techniques and habits that I use to stay grounded and focused with my smartphone and other devices and how you can too How I de…

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59: Tracy Dennis-Tiwary – The Ultimate Form of Avoidance 47:54

5y ago47:54

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In episode 59, Tracy Dennis-Tiwary joins us for a thoughtful discussion around how parent-child relationships are impacted by technology use. She dives into the details of how the human eyes have evolved to function in social settings, tracking eye movements and sharing gaze with others—and how technology can disrupt that communication. Dr. Tracy D…

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58: Richard Chambers - A Smiling Mind With Technology 40:40

5y ago40:40

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In episode 58, Dr. Richard Chambers joins us for an engaging discussion about how he encourages and teaches people to experiment with their use of technology. In particular, he prompts them to pay attention to both how they feel subjectively when they are using technology in different ways, in different situations, and also how they feel when not u…

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57: Teodora Pavkovic - Reconnecting with Kids in the Age of Technology 41:44

5y ago41:44

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In episode 57, Teodora Pavkovic—psychologist and parent coach focused on parenting in the age of technology—joins us for a discussion about how technology has impacted the relationship between parents and their children. Specifically, she talks about how, as children grow up, there’s a discrepancy between what mentoring and monitoring technology lo…

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Unlock The Power Of Your Mind: Ray Navarrete Professional Athlete & Entrepreneur 46:52

5y ago46:52

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On this episode of "Unlock The Power Of Your Mind" I have an AWESOME conversation with former Pro-Baseball player and Entrepreneur Ray Navarrete. Ray shares his the wins and the adversities he has faced both on and off the baseball diamond. Founder of Digmi clothing, Ray shares strategies with the listener on how to win in business and in life. Thi…

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56: Teru Clavel - Technology Use in Classrooms Around the World 45:12

5y ago45:12

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In episode 56, Teru Clavel—author, speaker, and global mom—joins us for a discussion about world-class education for kids and the role that technology plays in the classroom. Together, we discuss the difference between learning with and without computers, tablets, and other forms of technology, and how that affects kids’ retention rates. Teru Clave…

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Unlock The Power Of Your Mind: Allison Manzi Wellness Expert 34:52

5y ago34:52

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On this episode of Unlock The Power Of Your Mind I speak with Allison Manzi. Allison isa dedicated health and wellness professional who has a true passion for helping people. Allison realized early on in her professional fitness career that helping people to be the best version of themselves went far beyond the work that was done in the gym. This e…

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Unlock The Power of Your Mind: Robert Plotkin Mindfulness Meets Technology 42:15

5y ago42:15

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On this episode of "Unlock The Power Of Your Mind" I speak with Robert Plotkin. Robert is an accomplished attorney, but I invited him on the show to discuss the incredible work that he is doing in the Mindfulness and Technology space. We all know in the world we live in today how easy it is for technology to disrupt our ability to concentrate, Robe…

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Unlock The Power of Your Mind: Dr. Larry Martin 39:56

5y ago39:56

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On this episode of "Unlock The Power Of Your Mind" I speak with Dr. Larry Martin. Dr. Martin shares his unique history and story in the medical field. After being injured in an accident and looking for a productive use of his recovery time, Dr. Martin became an expert medical professional in Holistic Health and Wellness. In our conversation we disc…

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55: Caroline Castrillon - It’s Time to Set Boundaries with Technology 32:47

5y ago32:47

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In episode 55, Caroline Castrillon, business coach and Forbes contributor, joins us for a discussion about how entrepreneurs can become more focused and productive through being mindful and disciplined with technology use. Caroline founded Corporate Escape Artist for both solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, and those dreaming of running their own business…

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54: Dawn Wible - The Benefits of More Talking and Less Technology 39:25

5y ago39:25

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In Episode 54, Dawn Wible, the Founder of Talk More Tech Less joins us for a discussion about various ways that we can re-introduce in-person, non-tech related, communication back into our lives. Dawn founded Talk More Tech Less in an effort to provide support, resources and education to help, both, adults and children “prioritize relationships ove…

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53: Robert Plotkin - How to Focus for Entrepreneurs: Tips for Dealing with Smartphone and Other Technology-Related Distractions 20:26

5+ y ago20:26

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In each Technology for Mindfulness episode, we usually interview an expert (from various industries) who’s made incredible strides in creating more mindfulness in their life, the lives of others and who use/create various techniques to build a better relationship with technology. This week, Episode 53, brings a direct conversation with Robert. He s…

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