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Mindfulness Mode

481 Letting Go Of Loneliness with ThriveUnion Founder, Peter Montoya

Mindfulness Mode

Bruce Langford

Health & Fitness, Health & Fitness:alternative Health, Religion & Spirituality, Education, Spirituality, Self-improvement, Alternative Health

4.8541 Ratings

🗓️ 21 November 2019

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

Peter Montoya is the financial industry’s go-to guru on marketing & branding, now he’s the CEO of ThriveUnion – an organization whose mission is to fulfill a need in modern society, helping people go from meaningless isolation to purposeful belonging. Though Peter struggled through school with undiagnosed ADHD, he was admitted to and graduated from the University of California Irvine in Political Science. Post-college he became a traveling speaker and salesman, chalking up over 3000 presentations and living in over 22 major cities. Peter went on to found a successful advertising agency and software platform, dedicated to financial service professionals. He quickly became the industry guru, writing numerous books, including one of his best selling works “The Brand Called You”. Peter is a truly fascinating and multi-faceted guy, with decades of experience in speaking to audiences about his business knowledge, inspirational journey, and human behavioral insight. He now pursues his passion for empowerment and community building, shedding light on society’s growing loneliness epidemic through his visionary organization, ThriveUnion. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Company: ThriveUnion Website: https://thriveunion.org Facebook Group: Facebook.com/groups/ThriveUnion/ Youtube: youtube.com/ThriveUnion Book: The Brand Called You Most Influential Person Sam Harris Effect on Emotions “It has made me a lot more calmer and relaxed.” Thoughts on Breathing “To me if you want to get calm, it starts with your breath.” Suggested Resources Book: Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion by Sam Harris App: Waking Up: A Meditation App Bullying Story “I did bully one time and it was one of my sincerest regrets in my life. I was bullying him as a way to make myself feel better.” Free Gift Become more calm, focused and happy by reading the top 12 books recommended on the Mindfulness Mode Podcast. This mini 14-page ebook entitled '12 Must-Read Mindfulness Books' outlines each of the top books recommended by guests on the show. Get your digital copy now at  MindfulnessMode.com/top12books

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0:00.0

Mindfulness mode, 481.

0:03.7

Probably the biggest problem that we're facing, at least here in the U.S.,

0:07.2

and probably much in the Western world, and that is of isolation, loneliness, and anxiety.

0:14.8

Mindfulness Mode 481.

0:17.9

Hey, welcome to Mindfulness Mode.

0:20.2

This is Bruce Langford, host and creator of the podcast and mindfulness life coach.

0:26.8

So glad that you're here.

0:28.8

Today, we're going to be talking about a very serious subject, the subject of loneliness, among other things.

0:36.8

But before we get to that, I always ask my guests, what's a book related to mindfulness

0:44.4

that you would recommend to our listeners?

0:48.9

And so I've put together the 12 must read mindfulness books, the 12 most recommended mindfulness books on the show,

0:58.0

and I put it together into, well, a little e-book. So you can read a little bit about each book

1:03.8

and you can download the book. This is yours free. Go to mindfulness mode.com forward slash top 12 books.

1:14.5

So today, my guest, like I said, he's a person who's going to be talking about loneliness,

1:20.2

but he's a branding expert.

1:22.6

And he's a fascinating man.

1:24.8

Sit back, relax, and enjoy today's really interesting interview with Peter Montoya.

1:34.6

Hey, Mindful Tribe, this is going to be a very interesting interview today. I've got a real

1:41.5

expert with me when it comes to speaking and helping people and

1:47.4

doing so much because he's done a ton of stuff in the world. He's written. He's been a writer.

1:54.4

Well, I have Peter Montoya with me. Hey, Peter, are you in mindfulness mode today?

1:59.4

Always in mindfulness. That's great. Peter Montoya,

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