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November 13, 2024 58 mins

Mindfulness Mastery: An Inspiring Conversation With Josh Grandinetti Join host Arjuna George on 'Beneath the Helmet' as he sits down with Josh Grandinetti to discuss the transformative power of mindfulness for first responders. Josh shares his journey from a stressed firefighter to a certified mindfulness instructor, offering practical insights on starting a mindfulness practice, the benefits for mental health, and how it can improve resilience and performance in high-stress professions. This episode includes a guided mindfulness session and valuable tips on integrating mindfulness into daily life, both on and off duty. Learn about Josh’s new initiative, Foundation Fortified, to bring mindfulness to the fire service community through education and specialized content. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 02:48 Meet Josh Grandinetti 04:03 Josh's Journey into Mindfulness 06:09 Foundation Fortified: Bringing Mindfulness to First Responders 11:59 Understanding Mindfulness and Meditation 14:43 Challenges and Benefits of Mindfulness 23:29 Starting a Mindfulness Practice 26:23 Guided Mindfulness Demo 30:09 Embracing Mindfulness in the First Responder Community 32:06 The Hunger for Mindfulness in First Responders 33:00 Mindfulness and Physical Health 34:48 Incorporating Mindfulness on Duty 39:43 The Importance of a Support Network 44:03 Foundation Fortified: The Origin Story 48:59 The Unique Suffering of First Responders 53:36 Final Thoughts and Resources Contact JoshE-mail foundationfortified@gmail.comWebsite foundationfortified.orgHost- Arjuna George - Fire Chief (ret) 🚨Stay Connected on Social🚨 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/beneaththehelmetshow/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beneaththehelmetshow/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beneaththehelmet?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunageorge/ Twitter https://twitter.com/AJGeorgefire Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@beneaththehelmetshow Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@beneaththehelmetshorts 📨Linkedin Podcast Newsletter https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7026972684089528321 📝Join the BTH Newsletter at https://colossal-trailblazer-6113.ck.page/c0e1b81fbe 📺Watch or Listen to all the episodes at www.beneaththehelmet.ca 📩 Email Host: arjuna@silverarrowco.com

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