1 hr 3 min

From Chaos to Calm: Exploring Mindfulness Practices with Billy Lahr Evolving to Exceptional with Jessica Tietjen

    • Self-Improvement

Description:

In this episode, we'll explore how Billy's quest for meaning was sparked by heartache that propelled him on a transformative journey that eventually embraced podcasting and mindfulness. Through his personal battles with anxiety and depression, Billy found solace and strength in mindfulness, and now, as a certified coach, he's dedicated to helping others experience the same transformation. 



But today's conversation goes beyond techniques; we'll dive deep into the neuroscience behind mindfulness and its profound impact on our nervous system. Billy's story of transitioning from a life driven by "doing" to one centered on "being" serves as a powerful reminder of the immeasurable value of presence in our high-speed, chaotic world.



Bio:

Billy Lahr is an intentional living and mindfulness coach, certified personal trainer, former educator, and serial overthinker.  Billy is also the host of The Mindful Midlife Crisis, a podcast for people navigating the complexities and possibilities of life’s second half.  Billy spent 21 years as an educator but experienced burnout due to budding mental health concerns, social media harassment from students, and a lack of job satisfaction.  In 2021, Billy left his job as dean of students in order to travel the world in search of meaningful experiences and community.  Since then, he’s been a GPS for those seeking purpose and passion by helping them identify strengths, explore curiosities, synergize with their crew, and cultivate consistency, discipline, patience, and self-compassion.  



--Website: https://www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com/ 

--Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindful_midlife_crisis/ 

–TikTok:   https://www.tiktok.com/@mindful_midlife_crisis 

--Twitter: https://twitter.com/MindfulMidlife 

--Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066593624957 







Website -⁠ https://www.evolvingtoexceptional.com/⁠

LinkedIn -⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/evolving-to-exceptional/⁠

Instagram -⁠ https://www.instagram.com/jessicatietjenj⁠

Facebook -⁠ https://www.facebook.com/Evolving-To-Exceptional-109687844842573⁠

Buy The Exceptional Life R-Evolution book -⁠ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1952566282/⁠

Get the first Chapter of The Exceptional Life R-Evolution Free at:⁠ https://www.evolvingtoexceptional.com/firstchapterfreedownload⁠


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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessicatietjen/support

Description:

In this episode, we'll explore how Billy's quest for meaning was sparked by heartache that propelled him on a transformative journey that eventually embraced podcasting and mindfulness. Through his personal battles with anxiety and depression, Billy found solace and strength in mindfulness, and now, as a certified coach, he's dedicated to helping others experience the same transformation. 



But today's conversation goes beyond techniques; we'll dive deep into the neuroscience behind mindfulness and its profound impact on our nervous system. Billy's story of transitioning from a life driven by "doing" to one centered on "being" serves as a powerful reminder of the immeasurable value of presence in our high-speed, chaotic world.



Bio:

Billy Lahr is an intentional living and mindfulness coach, certified personal trainer, former educator, and serial overthinker.  Billy is also the host of The Mindful Midlife Crisis, a podcast for people navigating the complexities and possibilities of life’s second half.  Billy spent 21 years as an educator but experienced burnout due to budding mental health concerns, social media harassment from students, and a lack of job satisfaction.  In 2021, Billy left his job as dean of students in order to travel the world in search of meaningful experiences and community.  Since then, he’s been a GPS for those seeking purpose and passion by helping them identify strengths, explore curiosities, synergize with their crew, and cultivate consistency, discipline, patience, and self-compassion.  



--Website: https://www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com/ 

--Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindful_midlife_crisis/ 

–TikTok:   https://www.tiktok.com/@mindful_midlife_crisis 

--Twitter: https://twitter.com/MindfulMidlife 

--Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066593624957 







Website -⁠ https://www.evolvingtoexceptional.com/⁠

LinkedIn -⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/evolving-to-exceptional/⁠

Instagram -⁠ https://www.instagram.com/jessicatietjenj⁠

Facebook -⁠ https://www.facebook.com/Evolving-To-Exceptional-109687844842573⁠

Buy The Exceptional Life R-Evolution book -⁠ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1952566282/⁠

Get the first Chapter of The Exceptional Life R-Evolution Free at:⁠ https://www.evolvingtoexceptional.com/firstchapterfreedownload⁠


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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessicatietjen/support

1 hr 3 min