The Most Important Things + Grief

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In this episode with Justin Caffrey we explore the physical, emotional and spiritual impact of grief. A successful entrepreneur, Justin and his wife lost a son at a young age and in navigating the stress of grief, Justin had to re-arrange his priorities and change his relationship with life. After healing, re-connecting with his family and enriching his spirituality, Justin has dedicated his life to helping others make their way to more wholeness.
Justin is a proven multi-business entrepreneur in differing sectors and countries, who built and sold regulated companies with seven figure exits. He's a certified Investment Fund / Hedge Fund Director and Private Equity Professional. He also holds a Masters in Mindfulness-Based Interventions from the prestigious University College Dublin. All Ireland All Star Thought Leader in Personal Development in 2019 & 2020. After losing his son 10 years ago he turned to Eastern Psychology | Philosophy | Neuroscience.
Justin has become a recognised expert on the Vagus Nerve, the autonomic nervous system, and how Eastern traditions have recognised the importance of these key physiological repossess for thousands of years.
His research is a rich combination of Western neuroscience, Eastern philosophy, mindfulness and his own hard earned life experiences.
Justin swims in cold water all year round, fasts daily for 19-hours, eats a plant based diet and meditates each morning at 5am. He is one of only a handful of Westerners to have completed the gruelling Master Training with the Yamabushi in the remote mountains of Shonai, in Japan.
When you leave the extremes of private equity and hedge-funds for Buddhism, you can expect some exciting outcomes.
Having built routine and structure within his own lifestyle, Justin provides advice and guidance on sleep, intermittent fasting, cold water, the Vagus nerve, meditation practice and mind/body connection.
Justin's YouTube Channel on the Vagus Nerve, PTSD and recovery, has been watched by over 175,000 people globally. His channel receives 3,000 views a day. He is a regular contributor to media, TV and podcasts.

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