In this episode, we explore mindfulness and its role in building mental and emotional resilience. Our guest, Reiner Kraft, shares insights on presence, mind management, and biohacking through epigenetics. We discuss cultivating awareness, upgrading the mind and body, and practical biohacks for resilience. Tune in for actionable tips and a fresh perspective on achieving high performance. Reiner Kraft is a seasoned technology leader, engineer, scientist, technical advisor, trainer, executive leadership, micronutrients expert, human potential coach, and teacher who shares transformative principles of presence, mind- management, and biohacking using the latest science of epigenetics. Reiner Kraft's contact info: Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/reiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themindfulleader/ Website:  https://www.themindfulleader.net/ Chapters 0:00:09 Introduction: Building Mental and Emotional Resilience 0:00:46 The Importance of Mindfulness in Today's World 0:06:24 Defining the Mindful Leader 0:12:55 Evolutionary Perspective on Low Level of Present Awareness 0:13:00 The Default Mechanism: Why Are We Not Naturally Present? 0:19:13 Sports as Meditation: The Power of Being Present 0:24:53 Training the Mind: Observing Thoughts and Patterns 0:27:48 Upgrading the Mind Software and Taking Care of the Body 0:29:04 Cultivating Awareness, Upgrading the Mind, and Upgrading the Body 0:31:16 The Power of Mindfulness and Awareness 0:33:10 Exploring the Importance of the Gut Microbiome 0:34:39 Validating Biomarkers for Gut and Microbiome Health 0:39:02 Valuable Health Competencies: Mitochondrial Health, Optimal Nutrition, Inflammation and Oxidative Stress 0:41:54 Importance of Sleep and Balancing Acidity for Overall Health 0:45:49 Introduction to Biochemistry and the Body's Self-Regulating System 0:50:57 Exploring Biohacks for Sleep, Heart Rate Variability, and Resilience 0:51:55 Biohacks for Optimal Performance 0:55:43 How to Work Smarter, Not Harder 1:00:17 Upgrading the Body: A Holistic Approach to Personal Growth 1:02:47 Upcoming Exciting News Tags mindfulness, mental resilience, emotional resilience, presence, mind management, biohacking, epigenetics, cultivating awareness, upgrading mind and body, practical biohacks, achieving high performance Explore more at :  http://www.mindtalk.no/ Support the show Sign up for the weekly IT'S AN INSIDE JOB NEWSLETTER takes 5 seconds to fill out receive a fresh update every Wednesday