126. Billy Lahr: From Hustle to Harmony - Focusing on Mindfulness

Happiness through Hardship

Caught up in the hustle of daily life, longing for deeper connections and a sense of purpose? Tune in to this episode of “Happiness Through Hardship” where we chat with Billy Lahr, a seasoned public school educator, meditation teacher, fitness trainer and the host of “The Mindful Midlife Crisis” podcast. Join us as we dive into the ways mindfulness, curiosity, and community support can lead to a more fulfilling life. Discover practical routines and insights for intentional living from someone devoted to empowering others on their journey of self-discovery. ++Please note, trigger warning - suicidal thoughts (16:39)++ SHOW NOTES AD - Memorize Trunks - Custom keepsake trunks. -DISCOUNT CODE: PrettyWellness: https://MemorizeYourLife.com GRATEFUL FOR: Summer Hours Perfume - fresh fragrances made from clean ingredients https://www.summer-hours.com/ 5:11 – Mindfulness Definition 7:36 – Mindfulness vs Meditation 12:55 – Being-Mode 16:28 – Billy’s Journey 23:01 – Pursuing Curiosities 26:40 – Combating Burnout 27:17 – Purpose Into Passion 30:28 – Confronting Career Autopilot 32:09 – Networking Importance 34:35 – Community Pros 37:58 – The Grateful Game Latest Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Episode https://www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com/episodes/ The Total Health in Midlife Podcast by Elizabeth Sherman https://elizabethsherman.com/ "Mindfulness: A Practical Guide To Finding Peace In A Frantic World" by Mark Williams https://amzn.to/3V7fgxU "Switchers: How Smart Professionals Change Careers & Seize Success" by Dr. Dawn Graham https://amzn.to/3V9zbfr The Jordan Harbinger Show: 6-Minute Networking Course https://www.jordanharbinger.com/courses/ Harvard Happiness & Community Study https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/01/harvard-happiness-study-relationships/672753/ Yoga Ananda: Kru Nok https://www.yogaananda.net/ CONNECT with Billy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Mindful-Midlife-Crisis-Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindful_midlife_crisis Website: https://billylahr.com/ CONNECT with us Website: www.CarynSullivan.com/podcast Instagram: www.Instagram.com/prettywellness Facebook: www.Facebook.com/PrettyWellness To Buy the Book: “Happiness through Hardship” - The Book: https://a.co/d/igHJmCZ To Donate a Book to a Cancer Center: www.CarynSullivan.com/book To Donate to Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Research: The Cancer Couch Foundation is a privately funded, non-profit (501c3) organization that has funded $5 million dollars in metastatic breast cancer (MBC) research since our founding in 2016! 100% of donations and event proceeds are ​​​matched and go to fund MBC research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center! www.thecancercouch.com/donations.html