Michael Covel talks with Andy Puddicombe on today’s podcast. Puddicombe is the founder of Headspace, an award-winning digital health platform that provides guided meditation sessions. Puddicombe is a former Buddhist monk with a degree in Circus Arts. Covel and Puddicombe discuss Puddicombe’s background and how he came into the position he is in today; some traumatic events which may have had an influence on Puddicombe’s decision to become a monk; Covel’s own meditation experience; comparing mindfulness and meditation; the importance of a daily practice; stress and the science behind meditation; neuroplasticity; the wandering mind and unhappiness; the idea of the present moment, and how traders that embrace the present moment have an advantage; and intuition. For more information on Andy Puddicombe, go to headspace.com. Want a free trend following DVD? Go to trendfollowing.com/win.