Have you ever wondered how mindfulness can completely change your life?

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Billy Lahr, an intentional living and mindfulness coach and the voice behind the Mindful Midlife Crisis podcast. Let me tell you, Billy's story is nothing short of inspiring. From his days as a Dean of Students to his adventures around the globe, he's been on a quest for connection and purpose. He opened up about how mindfulness has been a game-changer in dealing with his anxiety and depression, and how it's transformed his relationships.

In our conversation, we covered some fascinating topics:

Billy's transition from education to exploring the world
Why the advice “follow your passion” is BS, and what to do instead
How cultivating a mindfulness practice not only changed his life but most likely saved it as well
How ditching “to-do” lists for “CHIPS” lists can make you more focused and productive
The significance of building intentional connections
Strategies for living a more intentional and fulfilling life

I hope you'll find as much value in this discussion as I did. Billy's insights are a powerful reminder of how living mindfully can lead us to a life filled with more happiness and deeper connections.

About Billy Lahr:

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.

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