E267 Healthy Laughing is Where Wellness Meets FUN with Sarah Routman

Did you know there are significant health benefits to laughing a few minutes each day?

With all of the scary things going on in our worlds, with all of the stress from work, we often forget to laugh. You don’t forget to breath, and laughing is just as important. Sometimes I have to remind myself that “all work and no play makes Jason a very boring boy” and YES sometime I talk to myself in the third person.

I was feeling a little of that recently so I reached out to my friend Sarah Routman to record a #jammingwithjason #podcast episode. We were laughing the whole time we were recording, and you will be laughing the whole time you listen.

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A champion of overall wellness, Sarah Routman inspires and motivates individuals and professionals to engage in healthy laughter for a vibrant, uplifting and transformative shift in all aspects of their lives that leads them towards better health and wellbeing.

She believes life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we respond. Laughter can help keep everything in perspective, and the more we practice it, the better we get at seeing things in a fresh and more light-hearted way.

Learn more and connect with her on her website: https://www.laughhealthy.com/

Subscribe to her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4b3DmYk2F8mJ5ctXcBWUcA

And here are some of the links Sarah mentioned during the episode:

Thought Pops
https://craysthoughtpops.com/

Give Your Stress a Colored Pencil
https://classbento.com/l/qp63-w

Laughter and Chocolate
https://classbento.com/l/vza2-w

Coloring Facebook Page:
www.facebook.com/laughterdoodles

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The Great Resignation with Dennis Ford

In 2021 50 MILLION people left their jobs under their own volition. One of the largest movements of employees in the history of the U.S.
With 87% of the U.S. workforce claiming that they are unengaged and unhappy with their work situation, it is no surprise that we have seen so many resignations over the course of the last year.
In today’s episode we meet with Dennis Ford to learn about why these people are leaving, and what may need to change in order to improve our working situations in the future.

Reach out to Dennis on his website: https://www.qlpnow.com/ and get his book “Monetize Your Culture: Create a Passionate, Committed Workforce that Actually Increases Your Bottom Line…and Costs You Nothing” on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Monetize-Your-Culture-Passionate-Committed-ebook/dp/B072N5XV1H/

Do You Have a Mindful Practice?

Several years ago I attended the Mindful Workplace Summit. It seemed like question everyone was asking me during the event was: “do you have a practice.”

The first day, I kept wondering what the hell they were talking about. I don’t have a CPA practice, but I do have a business… is that the same? I was very confused.

But that wasn’t at all what they were asking.

What they wanted to know was if I had a mindfulness practice, meaning did I practice mindful techniques each day?

If you are not familiar, here’s what that means. There are certain activities we can do that put us in a mindful state in the present moment. The most common ones that people think of are meditation and yoga, but did you know there are many other ways you can practice mindfulness including eating, walking, listening to music, and really in almost any activity you are doing.

Do you have mindful practices? If so, respond back to this email and let me know what they are.

There are significant health and productivity benefits to being more mindful and present, so much so that organizations are investing billions of dollars each year.

I’ve known Holly Duckworth for several years through the National Speakers Association that we both belong to, and I had Holly on the Fire and Earth Podcast I do with Kathy Gruver recently. It was such a great episode that I also ran it on Jamming with Jason.

You can watch the video “It’s a Practice Not a Perfect” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiyGYUdHex0 or listen on my website at: https://jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason266/

Last week, I asked you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts (here’s the link again: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jamming-with-jason-mefford/id1456660699). It helps me out, and helps out others so they can find the podcast.

I wanted to share with you what Pinson’s Girl shared in her 5-star review:

“Jamming with Jason is the best! Talking with Jason makes me feel seen and heard like no other podcaster. Listening to his episodes leaves me with so much great content that I’m always eager to come back for more. Take breaks as you need them, Jason, but keep coming back- we need to hear from you and your guests!”

You can also get a shout-out like that too, when you leave a review today.

Finally this week, I’ve decided to go back to the once a week cadence for Jamming with Jason episodes. I am planning a slightly different format that you will see very soon, and they take a little longer to get ready.

If you are a Jamming Junky and need more than one episode a week, fear not. I also have the Fire and Earth Podcast I do with Kathy Gruver which also drops an episode each week (https://jasonmefford.com/fireandearthpodcast/).

And if that still isn’t enough, with over 270 Jamming episodes and over 170 Fire and Earth episodes you could literally listen to something every day for over a year, so no withdrawal pains.

Have a great rest of your week my friend, and know you are special just the way you are.

Ciao!

E266 It’s A Practice, Not a Perfect with Holly Duckworth

Today we are being visited by Holly Duckworth to discuss bringing mindfulness into the workplace.

Holly has been dedicated to making mindfulness a much more accepted practice in the world of business, along with promoting a message of being the “you, you know”.

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My YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/c/jasonleemefford] and make sure to subscribe
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Sometime You Just Need a Little Break

I just couldn’t help myself.

As I was typing the subject line for this post, the commercial jingle “gimmee a break, gimmee a break, break me off a piece of that Kit Kat bar” played in my head. Hope it put a smile on your face if you are familiar with the classic TV ad 🙂

If you aren’t familiar with ad, I’ve included a copy below that you can listen to.

So, I want to talk briefly about taking a break, since sometimes you just need a little break.

You may have notice the last couple of weeks we’ve been running Encore and Flashback Friday episodes on the podcast. After doing the podcast for over three years now, with new episodes most every week, I needed a little break from recording as we prepare for some new information and a little re-fresh on the podcast.

Nothing to worry about. You will still get some amazing interviews and stories from some amazing people. You will still get great content, and practical tips that make your life better. We just have some new things planned to give you more value each time you listen. More on that soon.

So back to breaks. Most people get so caught up in doing that they don’t take breaks. They keep pushing and pushing until they become exhausted and often end up in burnout.

And even though I love Neil Young, and his song that says “it’s better to burnout, than to fade away” he’s not talking about this kind of burnout, and believe me that’s not a fun place to be (btw a link to him singing that is below too).

So this week I’m sharing one of the most listened to episodes we’ve done on the Fire & Earth Podcast on this topic (see below).

But first, can you do me one quick favor?

Leave a 5-star review on the Jamming with Jason podcast and let me know what you enjoy. It will literally only take you 1 minute, and when you do it will help others discover the podcast. You’ve gotten value from listening and other will too when you leave a review.

I will also do some random shout outs to people who leave reviews and have drawings for special gifts too 🙂 You just might hear your name on a future episode.

Here’s the “Take Smoke Breaks to Avoid Burnout” episode from the Fire & Earth Podcast. While we are not advocating smoking, taking breaks is so important, in fact sitting is the new smoking as far as negative health effects, and I’m guessing you do a lot of sitting each day. Plus this is one of the most listened to episodes from that podcast.

So take a listen to that episode, take some breaks this week, and maybe even grab yourself a Kit Kat bar or another of your favorite snacks or beverage on your next break.

Coaching is Way Different than Therapy

With a lot of our talk lately being about therapy as well as coaching, we wanted to swing back and cover the difference between the two.
Either service is a great investment, but it is certainly important to know what each option will bring to you.

If you are on the fence between which service is for you, give this episode a listen!

Did you know I have a YouTube channel with hundreds of videos?

I didn’t realize that many videos were out there until our team was doing a little spring cleaning on the channel. I started going back and looking, and honestly I’ve had some great discussions with some amazing people, and it’s all there for you.

So take a minute now to check it out, subscribe and see what jumps out at you.
https://www.youtube.com/c/jasonleemefford

And here is a sample of some of the recent videos you will find helpful.

Show Me Your Ziggy Stardust Tattoo
https://youtu.be/UVJW5VN4WQE

You are Responsible for You
https://youtu.be/whewiK39qj4

A Good Day to Be Grateful
https://youtu.be/YQi77Z9esbQ

It’s Such a Good Feeling to Know You’re Alive
https://youtu.be/IkABGdwswZ8

The Difference 1% Makes
https://youtu.be/hs5QDM0Pu-Q

Making Life Less Complicated
https://youtu.be/lPtF5Rf4UZw

Interior Design Tips
https://youtu.be/U603g0nYuMQ

Life is About Creating Yourself
https://youtu.be/j4OXhimIL6c

E261 The Difference 1% Makes with Luke Layman

Most motivational speakers use words like “make massive change,” “set a big harry, audacious goal,” “work until your eye balls bleed.” You get the point, and you are left feeling that unless you scale Mt Everest you are a failure. That’s why so many people never start, or stop quickly.

But what if that is a broken strategy that just sets you up to fail… and the real trick is making the little 1% changes that make all the difference, when you are working from the identity of the person who already has what you want? Seems much simpler and it actually works.

You go from “trying to lose weight” to being an athlete. When you set your intention on being an athlete or someone who is healthy, the path you need to take becomes clear when you decide. You don’t have to know all the steps to get started, and even a poor decision is better than no decision.

My guest today is Luke Layman. He is a former fighter pilot, entrepreneur, and host of the Shift Work podcast. As CEO and investor in a family of 7 & 8 figure businesses, he understands what it takes to grow and scale businesses. Luke believes entrepreneurship is the only path to true wealth and freedom. He is passionate about living a life of intentional alignment, making 1% changes, and leaving behind a trail of better humans.

Tune into this #jammingwithjason #podcast episode at: https://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason261/

E259 Be Your Own Hero with Corey Blake

We all love a good hero’s journey story… in fact the movies and books you love are typically based on this story type, and who doesn’t love a good hero.

You may be afraid to share your authentic story from your heart because you are scared your vulnerability will lead to judgement. But, what if vulnerability is sexy and the only way to connect with others. You are probably afraid they will step back when they see the real you, but what usually happens is people lean in and love you more.

So much good stuff in this episode where we discuss things like: the board of directors in your head, finding a sense of safety and belonging, sharing both your light and dark, understanding your own kryptonite, and how to be your own hero.

Tune in at: https://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason259/

Corey Blake began his storytelling career as an actor. Today, Corey is the founder and CEO of Round Table Companies (RTC), the publisher of Conscious Capitalism Press, and a speaker, artist, and storyteller.

Learn more and connect with Corey at: https://www.roundtablecompanies.com/ and register for his 12-week story telling course mentioned in this episode.

E258: Change the World by Focusing on Relationships

Despite wherever you’re trying to go in life, believe it or not, cultivating healthy relationships are one of the most important factors in achieving your goals.

Hearing this may have you thinking that in order to build relationships you need to focus on other people. However this couldn’t be further from the truth.

A lot of the time it comes down to us, in that we choose who to be around. The way we attract others comes from within, and in today’s episode we discuss how you can put yourself in healthier relationships by having you focus on YOU!

Listen in at: https://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason258/