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Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureThe Yes Mindset: What a Global CEO Learned About Family, Service, and SuccessWhat if the most game-changing shift in your life is a three-letter word you’ve been afraid to use?In this episode of Men Talking Mindfulness, hosts Will Schneider and Jon Macaskill sit down with Jim Alling—former President of Starbucks, COO of T-Mobile USA, and CEO of TOMS—to explore how the simple word yes, paired with gritty gratitude and servant leadership, can transform the way men lead, live, and relate.Jim shares how saying yes to the right things—family, values, service, and curiosity—helped him navigate massive re...
2025-12-2259 minMen Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureThe Yes Mindset: What a Global CEO Learned About Family, Service, and SuccessWhat if the most game-changing shift in your life is a three-letter word you’ve been afraid to use?In this episode of Men Talking Mindfulness, hosts Will Schneider and Jon Macaskill sit down with Jim Alling—former President of Starbucks, COO of T-Mobile USA, and CEO of TOMS—to explore how the simple word yes, paired with gritty gratitude and servant leadership, can transform the way men lead, live, and relate.Jim shares how saying yes to the right things—family, values, service, and curiosity—helped him navigate massive re...
2025-12-2259 min
Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureGeorge’s Self-Discovery Journey: Letting Go of Control and Discovering My Truth with George ThompsonWelcome to George’s Self-Discovery Journey—a raw, real conversation inspired by the acclaimed movie, The Subtle Art of Losing Yourself. In this episode, George blazes a trail through the wild Scottish Highlands, bringing to life the core themes of his transformational film. If you’re ready for something beyond the usual self-help chatter, this self-discovery Journey plunges you into discomfort and uncertainty—where letting go of control is the only way to discover your truth.George shares moments of falling apart and finding strength, trading comfort for courage. Be prepared for stories...
2025-11-2451 minMen Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureGeorge’s Self-Discovery Journey: Letting Go of Control and Discovering My Truth with George ThompsonWelcome to George’s Self-Discovery Journey—a raw, real conversation inspired by the acclaimed movie, The Subtle Art of Losing Yourself. In this episode, George blazes a trail through the wild Scottish Highlands, bringing to life the core themes of his transformational film. If you’re ready for something beyond the usual self-help chatter, this self-discovery Journey plunges you into discomfort and uncertainty—where letting go of control is the only way to discover your truth.George shares moments of falling apart and finding strength, trading comfort for courage. Be prepared for stories...
2025-11-2451 min
Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureHow Meditation Turned a Green Beret into a Better Father, Leader, and Human Being | Chris LeeMeditation changed everything for Chris Lee. From Green Beret to father and high-performance coach, meditation wasn’t just a tool—it was a lifeline that helped Chris thrive on the battlefield and at home. In this episode, you’ll discover how meditation gave Chris an edge when pressure mounted, and how meditation helped him become a better leader, a more connected dad, and a genuinely fulfilled human being. Chris’s journey proves that meditation isn’t just about sitting still—it’s about transforming anger into calm, stress into resilience, and uncertainty into clear purpose....
2025-11-101h 10Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureHow Meditation Turned a Green Beret into a Better Father, Leader, and Human Being | Chris LeeMeditation changed everything for Chris Lee. From Green Beret to father and high-performance coach, meditation wasn’t just a tool—it was a lifeline that helped Chris thrive on the battlefield and at home. In this episode, you’ll discover how meditation gave Chris an edge when pressure mounted, and how meditation helped him become a better leader, a more connected dad, and a genuinely fulfilled human being. Chris’s journey proves that meditation isn’t just about sitting still—it’s about transforming anger into calm, stress into resilience, and uncertainty into clear purpose....
2025-11-101h 10
Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureCalled Home to Yourself: Remembering Who You Were Before the Noise (A Song)In this deeply personal piece, Jon shares something raw and different ... a song born straight from his journaling practice.After years of living by duty, discipline, and performance, Jon found himself realizing he’d lost touch with the part of him that once felt fully alive.That reflection became a song called “Called Home to Yourself.”Through honest storytelling and emotional depth, Jon opens up about what it means to wake up after years on autopilot... to remember the child you once were, the fire y...
2025-10-2409 minMen Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureCalled Home to Yourself: Remembering Who You Were Before the Noise (A Song)In this deeply personal piece, Jon shares something raw and different ... a song born straight from his journaling practice.After years of living by duty, discipline, and performance, Jon found himself realizing he’d lost touch with the part of him that once felt fully alive.That reflection became a song called “Called Home to Yourself.”Through honest storytelling and emotional depth, Jon opens up about what it means to wake up after years on autopilot... to remember the child you once were, the fire y...
2025-10-2409 min
Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureFailure? Jon's Fitness Journey; September Check-inSo what happened here? So close to the finish line, Jon tells us why he decided to drop out of the Physique Competition and end this grueling fitness Journey.Learn what MTM is all about at:mentalkinmindfulness.comHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
2025-09-2631 minMen Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureFailure? Jon's Fitness Journey; September Check-inSo what happened here? So close to the finish line, Jon tells us why he decided to drop out of the Physique Competition and end this grueling fitness Journey.Learn what MTM is all about at:mentalkinmindfulness.comHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
2025-09-2631 min
Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureJon's Fitness Journey: July Check inJon's Fitness Journey - July Check-inIn this honest conversation, Jon and Will break down what it really takes to transform, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally.Jon opens up about his journey over the past six months: the hard-earned muscle, the silent progress of visceral fat loss, and the surprising data from his latest DEXA scan. But this episode isn’t about hitting numbers. It’s about what those numbers reveal — and what they hide.Topics include:Why Jon’s “heavier” now… but healthierThe critical...
2025-07-1129 minMen Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureJon's Fitness Journey: July Check inJon's Fitness Journey - July Check-inIn this honest conversation, Jon and Will break down what it really takes to transform, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally.Jon opens up about his journey over the past six months: the hard-earned muscle, the silent progress of visceral fat loss, and the surprising data from his latest DEXA scan. But this episode isn’t about hitting numbers. It’s about what those numbers reveal — and what they hide.Topics include:Why Jon’s “heavier” now… but healthierThe critical...
2025-07-1129 min
Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureJon's Fitness Journey - April Check inJon shares his fitness journey, discussing the challenges he faced while trying to maintain his exercise and diet during a recent trip to Australia. He reflects on the importance of setting realistic goals, embracing grace, and adjusting his nutrition plan to include more protein and carbohydrates. Jump in!NEURISH Powder Supplement info:Learn & order at: myneurish.com Use promo code MTM for an exclusive discountJoin us and our MTM Team in Granbury Texas, for the ...
2025-04-2524 minMen Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureJon's Fitness Journey - April Check inJon shares his fitness journey, discussing the challenges he faced while trying to maintain his exercise and diet during a recent trip to Australia. He reflects on the importance of setting realistic goals, embracing grace, and adjusting his nutrition plan to include more protein and carbohydrates. Jump in!NEURISH Powder Supplement info:Learn & order at: myneurish.com Use promo code MTM for an exclusive discountJoin us and our MTM Team in Granbury Texas, for the ...
2025-04-2524 min
Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureMARCH UPDATE: Jon's Fitness JourneyGet ready!! MTM dives into the enigmatic "plateau of latent potential," where discipline trumps motivation. Jon shares his transformative journey, from weight loss to emotional growth, highlighting the importance of nutrition, consistency, and support. Discover how humor, sleep, and community can be the secret ingredients to unlocking your full potential.SPARTAN RACE INFO Oct 19th in Granbury, TXhttps://mentalkingmindfulness.com/spartan-race-202500:00 -The Plateau of Latent Potential03:04 -Tracking Progress and Metrics06:04...
2025-03-2130 minMen Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureMARCH UPDATE: Jon's Fitness JourneyGet ready!! MTM dives into the enigmatic "plateau of latent potential," where discipline trumps motivation. Jon shares his transformative journey, from weight loss to emotional growth, highlighting the importance of nutrition, consistency, and support. Discover how humor, sleep, and community can be the secret ingredients to unlocking your full potential.SPARTAN RACE INFO Oct 19th in Granbury, TXhttps://mentalkingmindfulness.com/spartan-race-202500:00 -The Plateau of Latent Potential03:04 -Tracking Progress and Metrics06:04...
2025-03-2130 min
Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureUPDATE!! Jon's Fitness Journey-February Check inJon is really making some changes through all his dedication, consistency, and hard work. He is definitely experiencing some struggles along the way too. Enjoy this monthly check-in. Do you want to make some changes too? Perhaps signing up and joining Team MTM for our 5k Spartan race in Dallas on October 19th would motivate you to make the desired changes. Here is the info to sign up and join our team:https://mentalkingmindfulness.com/spartan-race-2025Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co...
2025-02-2126 minMen Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureUPDATE!! Jon's Fitness Journey-February Check inJon is really making some changes through all his dedication, consistency, and hard work. He is definitely experiencing some struggles along the way too. Enjoy this monthly check-in. Do you want to make some changes too? Perhaps signing up and joining Team MTM for our 5k Spartan race in Dallas on October 19th would motivate you to make the desired changes. Here is the info to sign up and join our team:https://mentalkingmindfulness.com/spartan-race-2025Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co...
2025-02-2126 min
Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureWhy Leaders Fail Without PatienceWhat if patience is the ultimate superpower for effective leadership and personal growth?In this conversation, Will Schneider and Jon Macaskill dive deep into the transformative impact of patience on decision-making, emotional regulation, and team dynamics. Through practical strategies like the STOP method and personal anecdotes, they explore how slowing down can lead to better outcomes, stronger relationships, and long-term success. They tackle common misconceptions about patience, share insights from historical leaders like Nelson Mandela and Abraham Lincoln, and reveal how cultivating patience can reduce anxiety, improve communication, and reframe challenges as opportunities for...
2025-02-101h 20Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureWhy Leaders Fail Without PatienceWhat if patience is the ultimate superpower for effective leadership and personal growth?In this conversation, Will Schneider and Jon Macaskill dive deep into the transformative impact of patience on decision-making, emotional regulation, and team dynamics. Through practical strategies like the STOP method and personal anecdotes, they explore how slowing down can lead to better outcomes, stronger relationships, and long-term success. They tackle common misconceptions about patience, share insights from historical leaders like Nelson Mandela and Abraham Lincoln, and reveal how cultivating patience can reduce anxiety, improve communication, and reframe challenges as opportunities for...
2025-02-101h 20
Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureJon's Fitness Journey from 'Dad Bod' to Chiseled Champ - JANUARYJon has officially declared war on his "Dad Bod" and is leveling up big time this year.
Not just any shape—he’s going full-on chiseled, ripped, shredded, and cut.
Why, you ask? Because this isn’t just about getting healthier—it’s about stepping onto the stage at a Physique Competition in Denver on August 9th.
Stay tuned! We’ll be here every step of the way, documenting the sweat, struggles, and triumphs with monthly bonus episodes.
Get ready to witness Jon’s transformation into a full-blown Chiseled Champ—it will be epic!
2025-01-1726 minMen Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureJon's Fitness Journey from 'Dad Bod' to Chiseled Champ - JANUARYJon has officially declared war on his "Dad Bod" and is leveling up big time this year.
Not just any shape—he’s going full-on chiseled, ripped, shredded, and cut.
Why, you ask? Because this isn’t just about getting healthier—it’s about stepping onto the stage at a Physique Competition in Denver on August 9th.
Stay tuned! We’ll be here every step of the way, documenting the sweat, struggles, and triumphs with monthly bonus episodes.
Get ready to witness Jon’s transformation into a full-blown Chiseled Champ—it will be epic!
2025-01-1726 min
Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureConnecting WITH & THROUGH NatureLooking for a quick life hack on mindfulness? Let's take a journey into the wild. Discover how nature cannot only calm your mind but also help you connect deeply with YOURSELF!
From Jon's Navy SEAL days to his mindfulness practice, learn how being outdoors can transform your mental, physical, and cognitive health. Backed by solid research from Stanford and the University of Tokyo, this episode is packed with practical tips for mindful walking, meditation, and more.
Tune in, get outside, and find out how connecting with nature can lead to powerful self-discovery.
Text MTM to 33777...
2024-06-1721 minMen Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureConnecting WITH & THROUGH NatureLooking for a quick life hack on mindfulness? Let's take a journey into the wild. Discover how nature cannot only calm your mind but also help you connect deeply with YOURSELF!
From Jon's Navy SEAL days to his mindfulness practice, learn how being outdoors can transform your mental, physical, and cognitive health. Backed by solid research from Stanford and the University of Tokyo, this episode is packed with practical tips for mindful walking, meditation, and more.
Tune in, get outside, and find out how connecting with nature can lead to powerful self-discovery.
Text MTM to 33777...
2024-06-1721 min
Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureBrett Larkin: How Yoga Enhances MindfulnessIn today's fast-paced world, where stress and chaos often reign supreme, finding peace and joy can seem like an elusive quest. In this episode, we're thrilled to have Brett Larkin, the force behind Uplifted Yoga® and author of 'Yoga Life: Habits, Poses, and Breathwork to Channel Joy Amidst the Chaos,' to explore how personalized yoga and breathwork are the keys to transforming everyday stress into serenity and happiness.
Brett, a pioneer in quality online yoga certification since 2015 and the nurturer of thousands of yoga teachers, brings her insights into how we can integrate yoga into our daily l...
2024-03-181h 06Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureBrett Larkin: How Yoga Enhances MindfulnessIn today's fast-paced world, where stress and chaos often reign supreme, finding peace and joy can seem like an elusive quest. In this episode, we're thrilled to have Brett Larkin, the force behind Uplifted Yoga® and author of 'Yoga Life: Habits, Poses, and Breathwork to Channel Joy Amidst the Chaos,' to explore how personalized yoga and breathwork are the keys to transforming everyday stress into serenity and happiness.
Brett, a pioneer in quality online yoga certification since 2015 and the nurturer of thousands of yoga teachers, brings her insights into how we can integrate yoga into our daily l...
2024-03-181h 06
Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureDre Baldwin on Winning in Sports, Business, and Life!Is the key to success in sports the same as in business and life? Join us in this exhilarating episode of Men Talking Mindfulness, where former NBA player Dre Baldwin reveals the secrets of performance and results-based success. Hosts Jon Macaskill and Will Schneider explore with Dre the parallels between athletic prowess and business acumen. Discover Dre's unique insights on harnessing the discipline, mindset, and strategies that drive excellence in sports to thrive in business and personal life. This episode is not just about achieving goals; it's about mastering the art of performance in every arena. Get ready to...
2024-02-051h 03Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureDre Baldwin on Winning in Sports, Business, and Life!Is the key to success in sports the same as in business and life? Join us in this exhilarating episode of Men Talking Mindfulness, where former NBA player Dre Baldwin reveals the secrets of performance and results-based success. Hosts Jon Macaskill and Will Schneider explore with Dre the parallels between athletic prowess and business acumen. Discover Dre's unique insights on harnessing the discipline, mindset, and strategies that drive excellence in sports to thrive in business and personal life. This episode is not just about achieving goals; it's about mastering the art of performance in every arena. Get ready to...
2024-02-051h 03
Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureTransforming Men's Health: Luke Hartelust on AI Tailored Supplementation, Resilience, and MindfulnessEver wondered how mindfulness intersects with the innovative world of men's health and AI technology? Tune into this captivating episode of Men Talking Mindfulness, where hosts Jon Macaskill and Will Schneider welcome Luke Hartelust, CEO of MNLY. Luke narrates his remarkable transition from oil rig worker to a pioneering entrepreneur in the health sector. Dive into the groundbreaking work he's doing at the nexus of men's health and AI, highlighting how these seemingly diverse fields blend seamlessly. Gain valuable insights on how mindfulness can be a catalyst for personal and professional triumph, resilience, and vision. Join us for an episode...
2024-01-291h 16Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureTransforming Men's Health: Luke Hartelust on AI Tailored Supplementation, Resilience, and MindfulnessEver wondered how mindfulness intersects with the innovative world of men's health and AI technology? Tune into this captivating episode of Men Talking Mindfulness, where hosts Jon Macaskill and Will Schneider welcome Luke Hartelust, CEO of MNLY. Luke narrates his remarkable transition from oil rig worker to a pioneering entrepreneur in the health sector. Dive into the groundbreaking work he's doing at the nexus of men's health and AI, highlighting how these seemingly diverse fields blend seamlessly. Gain valuable insights on how mindfulness can be a catalyst for personal and professional triumph, resilience, and vision. Join us for an episode...
2024-01-291h 16
Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureHow to Manage Anger in Our Closest RelationshipsIn this insightful episode of "Men Talking Mindfulness," hosts Jon Macaskill and Will Schneider delve into the complex and often misunderstood emotion of anger. Our focus is not just on what anger is, but on its profound impact on our physiology, emotions, and behaviors, especially within our most important relationships.
We begin by defining anger and its various expressions, from mild irritation to intense fury, and explore its opposites – pleasure and good humor. As we dissect the physiological responses triggered by anger, including the activation of the sympathetic nervous system and its 'fight or flight' effects, we al...
2024-01-2259 minMen Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureHow to Manage Anger in Our Closest RelationshipsIn this insightful episode of "Men Talking Mindfulness," hosts Jon Macaskill and Will Schneider delve into the complex and often misunderstood emotion of anger. Our focus is not just on what anger is, but on its profound impact on our physiology, emotions, and behaviors, especially within our most important relationships.
We begin by defining anger and its various expressions, from mild irritation to intense fury, and explore its opposites – pleasure and good humor. As we dissect the physiological responses triggered by anger, including the activation of the sympathetic nervous system and its 'fight or flight' effects, we al...
2024-01-2259 min
Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureBring more Joy to your life!! 'Code to Joy' book breakdown w/Jon & WillIn this special redo episode of Men Talking Mindfulness, co-hosts Jon and Will delve deeper into the life-changing insights from the bestselling book “Code to Joy” by Dr. George Pratt and Dr. Peter Lambrou.
Last week, we had the pleasure of having Dr. George Pratt on the show to discuss the pivotal strategies detailed in “Code to Joy”, a beacon for many in finding harmony and joy in their lives. While we faced some technical issues during the initial discussion, we believe the teachings and strategies delineated in the book are too important not to share with our audience. Hence, w...
2024-01-061h 27Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureBring more Joy to your life!! 'Code to Joy' book breakdown w/Jon & WillIn this special redo episode of Men Talking Mindfulness, co-hosts Jon and Will delve deeper into the life-changing insights from the bestselling book “Code to Joy” by Dr. George Pratt and Dr. Peter Lambrou.
Last week, we had the pleasure of having Dr. George Pratt on the show to discuss the pivotal strategies detailed in “Code to Joy”, a beacon for many in finding harmony and joy in their lives. While we faced some technical issues during the initial discussion, we believe the teachings and strategies delineated in the book are too important not to share with our audience. Hence, w...
2024-01-061h 27
Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureDealing with Narcissistic PersonalitiesWelcome to the next episode of the "Men Talking Mindfulness" podcast, where hosts Will and Jon dive deep into a topic that affects many: how to work with narcissistic personalities and how to recognize, and even eliminate, elements of narcissism within ourselves.
In this vital discussion, Will and Jon break down the complexities of narcissism, elucidating the behaviors and mindsets that characterize this personality trait. We often associate narcissism with an inflated sense of self-importance and a lack of empathy. But there's much more to it, and recognizing these traits in others and ourselves is the first step...
2023-07-311h 09Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureDealing with Narcissistic PersonalitiesWelcome to the next episode of the "Men Talking Mindfulness" podcast, where hosts Will and Jon dive deep into a topic that affects many: how to work with narcissistic personalities and how to recognize, and even eliminate, elements of narcissism within ourselves.
In this vital discussion, Will and Jon break down the complexities of narcissism, elucidating the behaviors and mindsets that characterize this personality trait. We often associate narcissism with an inflated sense of self-importance and a lack of empathy. But there's much more to it, and recognizing these traits in others and ourselves is the first step...
2023-07-311h 09
Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureRetired Navy SEAL Chris Irwin interviews Jon and Will about... well, everything!From retired Navy SEAL Commander Chris Irwin's interview with Jon and Will on his podcast, Rare Sense. From Chris: DISCLAIMER: RARE SENSE content is not medical advice. Nor does it represent the official position or opinions of any other organization or person. If you require diagnosis or treatment for a mental or physical issue or illness, please seek it from a licensed professional.
From Chris "Jon Macaskill is a retired Navy SEAL turned mindfulness and meditation teacher. He now works with high-performing teams to aid in dealing with stress, anxiety, and depression, all while increasing focus, creativity, and...
2023-06-262h 02Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureRetired Navy SEAL Chris Irwin interviews Jon and Will about... well, everything!From retired Navy SEAL Commander Chris Irwin's interview with Jon and Will on his podcast, Rare Sense. From Chris: DISCLAIMER: RARE SENSE content is not medical advice. Nor does it represent the official position or opinions of any other organization or person. If you require diagnosis or treatment for a mental or physical issue or illness, please seek it from a licensed professional.
From Chris "Jon Macaskill is a retired Navy SEAL turned mindfulness and meditation teacher. He now works with high-performing teams to aid in dealing with stress, anxiety, and depression, all while increasing focus, creativity, and...
2023-06-262h 02
Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureHow the News is Hurting YOU - and What YOU Can Do About It!In this episode of Men Talking Mindfulness - the Season 6 Finale! - your hosts, retired Navy SEAL Commander Jon Macaskill, and renowned NYC Yoga Guru, Will Schneider, dive deep into the impact of news consumption on our mental, physical, and emotional health. They navigate the sea of information overload, discuss the ways excessive news can trigger stress responses, contribute to anxiety, depression, and even cause compassion fatigue. But it's not all doom and gloom; Jon and Will also provide actionable strategies for setting healthy boundaries with media, engaging in self-care, and harnessing the power of mindfulness to mitigate the effects...
2023-06-191h 04Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureHow the News is Hurting YOU - and What YOU Can Do About It!In this episode of Men Talking Mindfulness - the Season 6 Finale! - your hosts, retired Navy SEAL Commander Jon Macaskill, and renowned NYC Yoga Guru, Will Schneider, dive deep into the impact of news consumption on our mental, physical, and emotional health. They navigate the sea of information overload, discuss the ways excessive news can trigger stress responses, contribute to anxiety, depression, and even cause compassion fatigue. But it's not all doom and gloom; Jon and Will also provide actionable strategies for setting healthy boundaries with media, engaging in self-care, and harnessing the power of mindfulness to mitigate the effects...
2023-06-191h 04
Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureNavy SEAL turned Sleep Scientist Robert Sweetman : Improving Your Sleep & It's Importanceour guest Robert Sweetman, a former Navy SEAL now turned sleep scientist. As we delve into the intricacies of the nighttime mind, listeners are treated to a captivating discussion blending personal experiences, cutting-edge science, and ancient mindfulness practices.
Our hosts, Jon Macaskill, a retired Navy SEAL Commander with a passion for mindfulness and meditation, and Will Schneider, a renowned NYC-based yoga and mindfulness guru, navigate this in-depth exploration into sleep science. Together, they enrich the conversation with their unique insights and experiences.
Robert Sweetman sheds light on the science behind the sleep cycle and the profound impact it has...
2023-06-121h 26Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureNavy SEAL turned Sleep Scientist Robert Sweetman : Improving Your Sleep & It's Importanceour guest Robert Sweetman, a former Navy SEAL now turned sleep scientist. As we delve into the intricacies of the nighttime mind, listeners are treated to a captivating discussion blending personal experiences, cutting-edge science, and ancient mindfulness practices.
Our hosts, Jon Macaskill, a retired Navy SEAL Commander with a passion for mindfulness and meditation, and Will Schneider, a renowned NYC-based yoga and mindfulness guru, navigate this in-depth exploration into sleep science. Together, they enrich the conversation with their unique insights and experiences.
Robert Sweetman sheds light on the science behind the sleep cycle and the profound impact it has...
2023-06-121h 26
Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureDr. Uma Naidoo: How Your Food Affects Your Mood!Dr. Uma Naidoo, author "This Is Your Brain on Food," diving deep into the fascinating world of the mind-gut connection and your microbiome
Dr. Naidoo, a leading expert in nutritional psychiatry, unravels the profound impact of food on our mental health and well-being. Discover the intricate relationship between what we eat and how it affects our mood, cognition, and overall brain function. Her wealth of knowledge and clinical experience sheds light on the transformative potential of a mindful and nutritious diet.
In this captivating conversation, Dr. Naidoo shares valuable insights on the connection between gut health, inflammation...
2023-05-2957 minMen Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureDr. Uma Naidoo: How Your Food Affects Your Mood!Dr. Uma Naidoo, author "This Is Your Brain on Food," diving deep into the fascinating world of the mind-gut connection and your microbiome
Dr. Naidoo, a leading expert in nutritional psychiatry, unravels the profound impact of food on our mental health and well-being. Discover the intricate relationship between what we eat and how it affects our mood, cognition, and overall brain function. Her wealth of knowledge and clinical experience sheds light on the transformative potential of a mindful and nutritious diet.
In this captivating conversation, Dr. Naidoo shares valuable insights on the connection between gut health, inflammation...
2023-05-2957 min
Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureHow Envy Destroys You with Will and JonHave you ever felt resentment at another’s good fortune? Today, Will and Jon talk about one of the “7 deadly sins” - Envy. Why it hurts us, where it COULD be HELPFUL, and what we can do to keep it in check when needed.
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00:00 How Envy Destroys You
03:00 Will leads Opening Grounding Practice (~1 min)
04:00 Defining Envy
10:00 Comparison
14:00 Competition vs Envy
19:30 The positive side to Envy
28:30 The negative...
2022-11-0758 minMen Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureHow Envy Destroys You with Will and JonHave you ever felt resentment at another’s good fortune? Today, Will and Jon talk about one of the “7 deadly sins” - Envy. Why it hurts us, where it COULD be HELPFUL, and what we can do to keep it in check when needed.
Follow us on YouTube… and subscribe make sure to hit the little bell to get notified of new content… the new link is simply youtube.com/@mentalkingmindfulness
00:00 How Envy Destroys You
03:00 Will leads Opening Grounding Practice (~1 min)
04:00 Defining Envy
10:00 Comparison
14:00 Competition vs Envy
19:30 The positive side to Envy
28:30 The negative...
2022-11-0758 min
Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureLet's get NAKED with retired Navy SEAL William Branum“Failure has been one of the biggest teachers of my life. Failure has taught me lessons and given me experiences that no amount of money could ever buy.” - that’s from our guest on today’s show, William Branum - former Navy SEAL, CEO of 5 SEAL Secrets and Naked Warrior Recovery supplements.
Welcome to Men Talking Mindfulness or MTM where each week we break down and demystify an aspect of mindfulness and make it meaningful to you!
Today, we will be talking with William about the SEAL Secrets, vulnerability, overcoming challenges, and growing and recoveri...
2022-08-221h 27Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureLet's get NAKED with retired Navy SEAL William Branum“Failure has been one of the biggest teachers of my life. Failure has taught me lessons and given me experiences that no amount of money could ever buy.” - that’s from our guest on today’s show, William Branum - former Navy SEAL, CEO of 5 SEAL Secrets and Naked Warrior Recovery supplements.
Welcome to Men Talking Mindfulness or MTM where each week we break down and demystify an aspect of mindfulness and make it meaningful to you!
Today, we will be talking with William about the SEAL Secrets, vulnerability, overcoming challenges, and growing and recoveri...
2022-08-221h 27
Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureOur Rage WithinWe all walk around with a mask on... sometimes what is within is pure rage! Let's talk about this - on this episode of Men Talking Mindfulness, Jon and Will talk about their rage within, what causes it, and ways to process and manage it!
Announcements Retreat: We have teamed up with MovementRx and Dr. Theresa Larson to put on our Mindfulness Adventure Retreat Sept 16-19th in beautiful Durango, CO at the Colorado Trails Ranch and this includes a follow on 4 week integration program … If you book your retreat before 10 August you get $200 off and if...
2022-08-081h 13Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureOur Rage WithinWe all walk around with a mask on... sometimes what is within is pure rage! Let's talk about this - on this episode of Men Talking Mindfulness, Jon and Will talk about their rage within, what causes it, and ways to process and manage it!
Announcements Retreat: We have teamed up with MovementRx and Dr. Theresa Larson to put on our Mindfulness Adventure Retreat Sept 16-19th in beautiful Durango, CO at the Colorado Trails Ranch and this includes a follow on 4 week integration program … If you book your retreat before 10 August you get $200 off and if...
2022-08-081h 13
Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureDude, Where's My Car!?Jon had his car stolen!? Let's discuss how mindfulness not only helped him keep a cool head but also how it helped him get it back! WHAT!?!?
00:30 Welcome to Season 5! We’re back!
01:00 Here’s what to expect this season
03:30 MTM Retreat! Join us in September - mentalkingmindfulness.com/retreat
06:00 We got merch! (starting July 8th) mentalkingmindfulness.com/merch
09:00 Jon leads Opening Grounding Practice (~5 min)
14:00 The benefits of breathing exercises
19:00 The case of the stolen Bumblebee
27:30 How mindfulness helped Jon respond inste...
2022-07-0557 minMen Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureDude, Where's My Car!?Jon had his car stolen!? Let's discuss how mindfulness not only helped him keep a cool head but also how it helped him get it back! WHAT!?!?
00:30 Welcome to Season 5! We’re back!
01:00 Here’s what to expect this season
03:30 MTM Retreat! Join us in September - mentalkingmindfulness.com/retreat
06:00 We got merch! (starting July 8th) mentalkingmindfulness.com/merch
09:00 Jon leads Opening Grounding Practice (~5 min)
14:00 The benefits of breathing exercises
19:00 The case of the stolen Bumblebee
27:30 How mindfulness helped Jon respond inste...
2022-07-0557 min
Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureOptimal Hydration with "Quench" co-Author, Dr. Dana CohenTo stay hydrated, one must drink eight 8oz glasses of water a day, right? WELL... there's WAY more to it than that AND the benefits of staying hydrated are WAY more than you think! Join Will and Jon as they interview Dr. Dana Cohen, co-Author of Quench to learn more!
Dr. Dana Cohen has worked side by side with the late Dr. Robert Atkins, a true pioneer in the field of integrative medicine and now, in that same field, Dr. Cohen is a Well respected and beloved clinician. She has helped thousands of patients find relief from a va...
2022-04-0559 minMen Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureOptimal Hydration with "Quench" co-Author, Dr. Dana CohenTo stay hydrated, one must drink eight 8oz glasses of water a day, right? WELL... there's WAY more to it than that AND the benefits of staying hydrated are WAY more than you think! Join Will and Jon as they interview Dr. Dana Cohen, co-Author of Quench to learn more!
Dr. Dana Cohen has worked side by side with the late Dr. Robert Atkins, a true pioneer in the field of integrative medicine and now, in that same field, Dr. Cohen is a Well respected and beloved clinician. She has helped thousands of patients find relief from a va...
2022-04-0559 min
Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureMotherhood and Mindfulness with Theresa LarsonWe did an episode on Fatherhood in season 2... we owed this episode to all the mothers out there - we finally got it done and we're so glad we did! An amazing, touching, heart string tugging conversation about Motherhood with our good friend and business partner, Dr. Theresa Larson. (Men need to understand this topic too - as husbands, as fathers, as sons!)
Dr. Larson is a Marine Veteran, former professional softball player turned doctor of physical therapy… But today, we are here to talk to her as a mom. She is a mother of two young boys...
2022-03-151h 11
Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureMindfulness in Military Transition part 2 (Jon 1 Year After)Recently, Jon celebrated his one year anniversary from retiring from the Navy SEAL Teams. Learn how military transition feels and how you can help yourself or others prepare for or deal with it... before, during, and after!
Timestamps:
/ 00:05:28 Opening Grounding Practice with Jon /
/ 00:10:56 Life outside the military after 24 years of service /
/ 00:13:44 Losing the military "tribe" /
/ 00:20:05 Learning to create a new community /
/ 00:24:14 Jon has a change in perspective /
/ 00:30:20 What have you learned about yourself? /
/ 00:35:04 The Challenges of Transitioning /
/ 00:40:39 Jon coins a new mantra /
/ 00:42:51 Jon's advice for those 1-2 years out from...
2021-08-1059 minMen Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureMindfulness in Military Transition part 2 (Jon 1 Year After)Recently, Jon celebrated his one year anniversary from retiring from the Navy SEAL Teams. Learn how military transition feels and how you can help yourself or others prepare for or deal with it... before, during, and after!
Timestamps:
/ 00:05:28 Opening Grounding Practice with Jon /
/ 00:10:56 Life outside the military after 24 years of service /
/ 00:13:44 Losing the military "tribe" /
/ 00:20:05 Learning to create a new community /
/ 00:24:14 Jon has a change in perspective /
/ 00:30:20 What have you learned about yourself? /
/ 00:35:04 The Challenges of Transitioning /
/ 00:40:39 Jon coins a new mantra /
/ 00:42:51 Jon's advice for those 1-2 years out from...
2021-08-1059 min
Veteran’s PATHNavy Linguist now helping military members and veterans overcome obstacles - Sabrina CiaciuraWelcome to the Veteran’s PATH Podcast - I’m Jon Macaskill your host and today my guest is Sabrina Ciaciura.
Sabrina is a Navy Crytpologic Technician (Interpretrive). originally from Minnesota, served in the Navy for 6 years as a linguist. I got out January 2019 and now I lives in Australia.
She has her degree in Family Social Science, and have studied psychology. She currently runs her own business as a online mentor for veterans and military members.
She strives to provide tools to help those who wish to become free of the patterns and habits that trap them in unhappiness. She...
2021-01-2541 min
Veteran’s PATHFormer Navy SEAL who overcame depression and alcoholism with mindfulness, Rob BrinzerWelcome to the Veteran’s PATH Podcast - I’m Jon Macaskill your host and today my guest is Rob Brinzer .
Rob is a former Navy SEAL and fellow US Naval Academy classmate who, since leaving the Navy, has served in multiple leadership positions within corporate America and volunteers for several local charities or nonprofit organizations in Sacrament. He and his wife have four children ... and Rob overcame alcoholism and depression through the use of mindfulness and meditation and is now thriving.
You can reach Rob here:
Robert.brinzer@gmail.com
http://linkedin.com/in/robertbrinzer
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2021-01-2242 min
Veteran’s PATHSpeaker, a serial entrepreneur, and a podcaster Peter DurandWelcome to the Veteran’s PATH Podcast - I’m Jon Macaskill your host and today my guest is Peter Durand.
Peter is a dedicated father, speaker, a serial entrepreneur, and a podcaster focused on helping leaders and entrepreneurs bring emotional intelligence, empathy and mindfulness to developing teams.
Peter can be reached on http://linkedin.com/in/petedurand
Email: rivalrouser@gmail.com
Here’s his website: Eatingcrow.com
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2021-01-2148 min
Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureHappy New Year - Start of a New Year and a New Season!Season 2 - here we are! A re-introduction of what Men Talking Mindfulness is - who we are and why we do it!
Two dudes talking about mindfulness and masculinity!
Join us live on LinkedIn Live every Friday at 12:30 EST - on Jon Macaskill's LinkedIn Account. Opening and closing Music:
Malecon by Soyb & Amine Maxwell
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2021-01-0144 minMen Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureHappy New Year - Start of a New Year and a New Season!Season 2 - here we are! A re-introduction of what Men Talking Mindfulness is - who we are and why we do it!
Two dudes talking about mindfulness and masculinity!
Join us live on LinkedIn Live every Friday at 12:30 EST - on Jon Macaskill's LinkedIn Account. Opening and closing Music:
Malecon by Soyb & Amine Maxwell
https://soundcloud.com/soybmusic
https://soundcloud.com/aminemaxwell
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0
Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-malecon
Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/xbWzYbtMgIEHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-pol...
2021-01-0144 min
Veteran’s PATHArmy Sergeant First Class turned Yoga Teacher Enrique IrbyEnrique Irby
Welcome to the Veteran’s PATH podcast. I’m your host, Jon Macaskill and today my guest is Army Sergeant First Class Enrique Irby.
Enrique found Yoga and Mindfulness to be the way to a clear and healthy mind and a new and supportive community.
In this episode, we discuss:
* His Army career
* How he got started with yoga
* His Instagram account profile highlighting yoga, meditation, and mindfulness IN uniform and how he uses that to break the stigma surrounding mindfulness and yoga
* Lessening the stigma around mental trauma
* Trauma informed yoga
* Getting past the “I can’t meditate...
2020-12-2229 min
Veteran’s PATHFormer Navy Surface Warfare Officer turned PainterWelcome to the veteran’s path podcast. I’m your host Jon Macaskill and today my guest is former Navy Surface Warfare Officer turned painter, Kristin Cronic. In this show we discuss Kristin’s time in the Navy, her dramatic change in career trajectory and how painting helped her to heal from a stressful transition compounded by a new little one and loss caused by Hurricane Irma. Additionally, in the video version of this episode I’m opening up with some pieces of art painted by Kristin and then, during this episode, in the video, you can see some art that...
2020-12-1547 min
Veteran’s PATHFormer Navy SEAL and current Executive Director for C4 Foundation, Nick NorrisWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org or find us on social media to find out more!
Today, my guest is fellow Navy SEAL and Executive Director for the C4 Foundation, Nick Norris. The C4 Foundation provides support and resources through science-based programs to active duty Navy SEALs and their families. Nick is also the Co-Founder and CEO of Protekt Products, a wellness...
2020-12-0100 min
Veteran’s PATHArmy Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, Mindfulness Teacher and Founder of Armor Down, Ben KingWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org or find us on social media to find out more!
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Today, my guest is Army veteran and mindfulness teacher, Ben King. Ben is an Iraq War veteran and Purple Heart recipient who has helped hundreds of veterans “armor down” with mindfulness, meditation, and yoga practices. Before the pandemic Ben’s work teaching mindfulness to Veterans and honorin...
2020-11-2400 min
Veteran’s PATHDr. Erik Won & Retired Navy SEAL Commander Ned Mason - All About WaveneuroWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org or find us on social media to find out more! Today, my guests are Dr. Erik Won and fellow retired Navy SEAL Commander, Ned Mason.
The audio on this one started a little rough but we got it fixed! (Note: I recorded this episode 20’ from a dumpster!!)
Dr. Erik Wo...
2020-11-1700 min
Veteran’s PATHFormer SEAL and CEO of The CBD PATH, Mike DonnellyWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org or find us on social media to find out more!
Today, my guest is former Navy SEAL Mike Donnelly. As a former Navy SEAL, Mike knows what it means to put mileage on your body. Now he’s the CEO of a CBD company, CBD PATH... which donates a portion of their profits to a veteran-focused no...
2020-11-1000 min
Veteran’s PATHAll Secure Foundation Cofounders Tom and Jen SatterlyWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org or find us on social media to find out more!
Today, my guests are husband and wife team Tom and Jen Satterly. Tom is a highly decorated combat veteran from one of the US military’s most elite units, Delta Force. He has been involved in and led some of the country’s mo...
2020-11-0300 min
Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureMindfulness in Military TransitionThis week on MTM we discuss Jon Macaskill's (Navy SEAL Commander) transitioning out of the military life after serving our country for the last 24 years.
thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this then the odds are someone else you care about will too, Caring is sharing!
Opening and closing Music:
Malecon by Soyb & Amine Maxwell
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2020-10-1552 minMen Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under PressureMindfulness in Military TransitionThis week on MTM we discuss Jon Macaskill's (Navy SEAL Commander) transitioning out of the military life after serving our country for the last 24 years.
thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this then the odds are someone else you care about will too, Caring is sharing!
Opening and closing Music:
Malecon by Soyb & Amine Maxwell
https://soundcloud.com/soybmusic
https://soundcloud.com/aminemaxwell
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0
Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-malecon
Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/xbWzYbtMgIEHosted on Ausha. See...
2020-10-1552 min
Veteran’s PATHHugo Gonzalez - Army Veteran injured in an IED AttackWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org or at any of the social media links below to find out more!
Today, my guest is Army Veteran Hugo Gonzalez (picture credit Andrea Bruce Woodall - Washington Post). Hugo was severely injured in combat in Baqubah, Iraq on June 21, 2004. He was on patrol in a Hummer bucket truck when his unit was ambushed. The vehicle...
2020-06-291h 01
Veteran’s PATHCharles Smith - Marine Corps Veteran and Veteran Mental Health AdvocateWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org or at any of the social media links below to find out more!
Today my guest is Charles Smith. Charles, or Chuck as I know him, was my company officer when I was a midshipman at the Naval Academy. He has created a life focused on service to others, first in the military as a US...
2020-06-2647 min
Veteran’s PATHJohn Krotec - Army Vet, Entrepreneur, Speaker, and WriterWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org or at any of the social media links below to find out more!
Today, my guest is John Krotec - an entrepreneur, speaker, writer, and army veteran. After college he went to work in corporate America and realized that despite doing well on the job, he wanted something more.
He joined the Army later in life...
2020-06-2456 min
Veteran’s PATHJackie Shorrock - Newest VP Team Member, Former Navy Nurse, Mil Spouse, and Ayurvedic Wellness CoachWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org or at any of the social media links below to find out more!
Today, my guest my guest is one of our newest team members on the Veteran’s PATH team, Jacqueline Shorrock. Jackie is Navy Veteran, a Chopra Center Certified Ayurvedic Wellness Coach, 200 hr Yoga Instructor, Reiki practitioner, and Mindfulness Expert.
She began her Navy ca...
2020-06-221h 16
Veteran’s PATHJeff Bayless - Retiring Navy BMC and Resilience SpeakerWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org or at any of the social media links below to find out more!
Today, my guest is soon to be retiring Navy Chief Boatswain’s Mate; fellow podcaster, and resilience speaker, Jeff Bayless. Jeff is about to up a twenty year career in the Navy where he finds himself answering the call to be of service in...
2020-06-1957 min
Veteran’s PATHRobert Marshall - Army Officer and Positive Psychology specialistWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org or at any of the social media links below to find out more!
Today, My guest is Former Army Infantry Officer Robert Marshall. Robert started using mindfulness to cope with recovery from alcohol abuse after transitioning and that led him to discover Positive psychology. This past year he completed a positive psychology program at Upenn and...
2020-06-1757 min
Veteran’s PATHJosh Vineyard - marketing and relationship managerWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org or at any of the social media links below to find out more!
Today, my guest is josh vineyard, a marketing and relationship manager for a company called 11th Hour Service which is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (an SDVOSB) that specializes in federal financial risk management and consulting, located in Falls Church but...
2020-06-151h 00
Veteran’s PATHSarah Plummer Taylor &
Kate Hendricks Thomas -
USMC Officers and
Mental Health SpecialistsWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org or at any of the social media links below to find out more!
Today, my guests are Marine Corps Veterans, authors, and mental health experts Sarah Plummer Taylor and Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas.
Sarah is an established leader in the field of resilience-building, mindfulness-based practices, and holistic wellness. Sarah guides trauma survivors, overwhelmed parents, and busy...
2020-06-121h 16
Veteran’s PATHJanell Hanf - USMC Officer and Cultural Support Team MemberWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org or at any of the social media links below to find out more!
Today, my guest is Marine Corps Veteran Janell Hanf. Janell is a SoCAL native - Vista. She’s a fellow Naval Academy alum, went into the Marine Corps as a logisitics officer and then cultural support team (CST) member (recently had another CST me...
2020-06-1153 min
Veteran’s PATHDot Sheehan - CEO of Operation Hat Trick... OHT provides critical support to those who defend usWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org or at any of the social media links below to find out more!
Today, my guest is Dot Sheehan. Dot is the Founder, President and CEO of Operation Hat Trick, a non profit organization that “supports the recovery of wounded service members and veterans through the sale of OHT branded merchandise, proceeds of which are donated to...
2020-06-0847 min
Veteran’s PATHMichelle Palladini - Police Officer, & Yoga and Mindfulness TeacherWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org or at any of the social media links below to find out more!
Today, my guest is Norfolk, Massachusetts police officer Michelle Palladini. Michelle is widely respected for her policing expertise, and leadership in the areas of positive youth development, mindful policing, and human resiliency.
Michelle excels at her multi-faceted position with the Norfolk Police Department, bu...
2020-06-0554 min
Veteran’s PATHRhonda Magee - Law Professor, Mindfulness Teacher, and Expert on Racial JusticeWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org or at any of the social media links below to find out more!
Today, I’m so very honored to have as my guest...Rhonda Magee. Rhonda is a professor of law at the University of San Francisco. She is also trained in sociology and mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR), she is a highly practiced facilitator of...
2020-06-031h 03
Veteran’s PATHRandy Hoffman - USMC Force Recon ColonelWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org or at any of the social media links below to find out more!
Today my guest is Marine Corps Colonel Randy Hoffman. Randy a Marine infantry officer with more than 35 years of active service. He served from Private to Colonel in various infantry, reconnaissance, and special operations units and held several leadership and command positions throughout...
2020-06-011h 45
Veteran’s PATHJustin Nassiri - Navy Vet, Beyond the Uniform Podcast Host, and Avid Mindfulness PractitionerWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org or at any of the social media links below to find out more! Today, my guest is former Nuclear Submarine Officer, Justin Nassiri. Justin is a serial entrepreneur, the founder of StoryBox, Beyond the Uniform, and Transparent Technologies. Beyond the Uniform is the #1 iTunes rated podcast for military transition resources, with 330+ interviews and 200,000+ listens. He is...
2020-05-2950 min
Veteran’s PATHDave Kenneally/ USMC Veteran turned MonkWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org or at any of the social media links below to find out more!
Today, my guest is former Marine Sergeant Dave Kenneally. Dave, as mentioned is a former Sergeant of Marines, but he’s also a former Buddhist Monk in the tradition of the Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. He spent six years living in Mo...
2020-05-2838 min
Veteran’s PATHLinda Graham - psychotherapist, author, and resilience expertWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org or at any of the social media links below to find out more!
Today I’m honored to have as my guest, Linda Graham. Linda is a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice in the San Francisco Bay Area. She integrates modern neuroscience, mindfulness practices, and relational psychology into her nationwide trainings.
She’s the...
2020-05-2758 min
Veteran’s PATHJesi Stracham - Wheelchair Athlete and Inspiring MeditatorWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org or at any of the social media links below to find out more! Today I’m honored to have as my guest, Jesi Stracham (“Strawham”), a wheelchair athlete on a mission to inspire the world to live life to its fullest by sharing my story. Jesi is currently training to compete in the 2022 Winter Paralympics in Whe...
2020-05-2244 min
Veteran’s PATHRick Hanson - Psychologist, Author, and Resilience ExpertWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org or at any of the social media links below to find out more!
Today, I’m honored to have as my guest, Dr. Rick Hanson. Rick is a psychologist, a resilience expert, Senior Fellow of UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, and New York Times best-selling author. His books have been published in 29 languages and include Ne...
2020-05-201h 09
Veteran’s PATHRetired USCG Commander, Police Officer and Mindfulness Teacher Rich GoerlingWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org or at any of the social media links below to find out more!
Today, I’m honored to have as my guest, Richard Goerling. Rich is a certified mindfulness trainer, a retired police officer and coast guard veteran who believes in your innate resilience, humanity and capacity to show up and thrive amidst hard circumstances. Richard sp...
2020-05-181h 09
Veteran’s PATHMeditation Teacher and Awakening Joy Author, James BarazWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org or at any of the social media links below to find out more!
Today, I’m so very honored to have as my guest James Baraz. James has been a meditation teacher since 1978.
He is creator and teacher of the Awakening Joy course and is the Co-author of Awakening Joy, 10 Steps that will put you on th...
2020-05-151h 01
Veteran’s PATHArmy Special Operations Veteran, Alex HortonWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org or at any of the social media links below to find out more!
Today, I’m honored to have as my guest, Army Special Operations veteran Alex Horton.
Alex spent ten years on active duty within the Special Operations community, during which she led the unit’s Cultural Support Team program and deployed on six combat cycl...
2020-05-1344 min
Veteran’s PATHRetired Navy SEAL Master Chief and cocreator of the Navy’s Warrior Toughness Program Steve DrumWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org or at any of the social media links below to find out more!
Today, my guest is retired Navy SEAL Master Chief Steve Drum. Steve served 27 years in the Navy, during which, he developed and led high-performance teams in combat at every level and in the most challenging and extreme environments.
He was a principle architect...
2020-05-1154 min
Veteran’s PATHClinical Psychologist, Author, and iRest Founder Dr. Richard MillerWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org or at any of the social media links below to find out more!
I’m so very honored to have as my guest... Dr. Richard Miller. Richard is a clinical psychologist, author, researcher and yogic scholar. He has devoted 47 years to integrating Western psychology and neuroscience with the Eastern nondual wisdom teachings of yoga, Taoism, Buddhism, an...
2020-05-0744 min
Veteran’s PATHAir Force Veteran, Critical Care Nurse, and Veteran’s PATH alum Jessica AstorgaWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org or at any of the social media links below to find out more!
Today, my guest is Air Force veteran and critical care nurse, Jessica Astorga. Jessica was in the Air Force for 13 years, medically retired.
She served in Afghanistan as a critical care nurse and has much experience in the mental health arena as both...
2020-05-041h 06
Veteran’s PATHSpecial 40th Episode: Veteran’s PATH Founders Chris Fortin and Lee Klinger LesserWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org or at any of the social media links below to find out more!
I’m super excited about this episode! Today, my guests are the founders of Veteran’s PATH, Lee Klinger Lesser and Chris Fortin.
Lee has been practicing sensory awareness since 1976 and Chris began practicing Buddhism in 1976.
They came together to serve veterans in small g...
2020-05-011h 19
Veteran’s PATHRetired Navy Master Chief turned Stoic Tim WhiteWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org or at any of the social media links below to find out more!
Today my guest is retired Navy Master Chief Tim White. Tim is a loving husband, a proud father of two wonderful daughters, and a “Sailor in recovery” who “retired early” after 24 years in the Navy. He loves to read and study most all subjects...
2020-04-271h 09
Veteran’s PATHFormer NFL Player Jon McGrawWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher and now serving as the Deputy Executive Directory and Podcast Host/Producer for Veteran's PATH. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org to find out more!
My guest today is retired NFL player, Jon McGraw. Before getting into the NFL, Jon attended Kansas State University majoring in business finance and walked onto the football team. He was twice selected as a First Team Ac...
2020-04-2347 min
Veteran’s PATHNavy Veteran Supply Corps Officer, Tara JacksonWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher and now serving as the Deputy Executive Directory and Podcast Host/Producer for Veteran's PATH. Check out https://www.veteranspath.org to find out more!
My guest today is Navy veteran Tara Jackson. Tara recently retired after a little over 20 years of active duty service in the Navy as a Supply Officer. After a few tough tours, in particular a year long...
2020-04-201h 01
Veteran’s PATHMeditating Army Veteran Tom Voss with sister and Coauthor Rebecca NguyenWelcome to the Veteran's PATH podcast. Veterans PATH is a nonprofit introducing veterans to the life changing and life saving practices of meditation and mindfulness. I'm your host, Jon Macaskill - a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness teacher and now serving as the Deputy Executive Directory and Podcast Host/Producer for Veteran's PATH.
My guests today are brother/sister team Tom Voss and Rebecca Nguyen.
Tom is an Army Veteran who recovered from PTSD and moral injury through meditation. He and his sister Rebecca coauthored Where War Ends - Recovering from PTSD and Moral Injury Through Meditation; and Tom was the f...
2020-04-161h 04