Men Talking Mindfulness

By Jon Macaskill & Will SchneiderSociety & Culture Health & Fitness Mental Health

Men Talking Mindfulness episodes

December 12, 2022 What a Year of Hard Conversations Taught Two Mindfulness Teachers
Welcome back to Men Talking Mindfulness! Each week we break down and demystify an aspect of mindfulness and make it meaningful to you!
This week is our final show of the season, but don't worry - there's plenty to look back on!
Today we'll talk about how we've changed over the past 20+ episodes, what the impetuses for those changes were, and discuss a few ways you might start to implement a change yourself.
Announcements
There are a few and all of them are here to help you 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
SAVE the DATE!!! Our Next in-person Mindfulness Adventure Retreat will take place May 18-21, 2023 here on the East Coast in Upstate NY. We are in the process of finalizing all the details as we speak. It's the perfect place to let go of all your responsibilities, detach from all the stress inducing technology and immerse yourself in peace and serenity as we all practice together. So save the date -space will be limited
Will is offering a Wednesday Weekly Breath & Meditation class FREE on InsightTimer. He’s calling it Midweek Refresh Sesh at 6:30 pm ET - just 30 minutes each Wednesday, No Experience required - just show up! Follow Will on Instagram (@willnotfear) and Insight Timer (you can follow Jon on Insight Timer too!)
00:00 How Season 5 Changed Us
02:30 Join the38challenge.com with Jon
03:30 Save the Date! Upstate NY Retreat May 18-21, 2023
06:00 Will leads Opening Grounding Practice (~2 min)
09:00 Finding heart in all the right places
18:00 Being vulnerable
30:00 Giving grace
40:00 Ways to start implementing change
1:00:00 Coming next season…
1:04:00 Jon leads Closing Practice (~2 min)

Check out our Awareness-to-action Self Mastery COURSE & COMMUNITY:
12 modules on attention, presence & performance. Work at your own pace plus a community built for Inspiration and connection.
1. www.focusnowtraining.com/a2a-Course
JOIN US IN PERSON — Future Events and Retreats.
1. Live in-person event: Warrior Defined.
We will be in Charlotte, NC, September 25, 2026 more info HERE:
Or mentalkingmindfulness.com

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Produced by Robert Lopez | https://www.cratesaudio.com/
1 hr 9 min
December 05, 2022 Authenticity for Men: Why Being Real Is Harder Than Being Impressive
Welcome back to Men Talking Mindfulness! Each week we break down and demystify an aspect of mindfulness and make it meaningful to you! This week we are looking at what it means to be authentic. How do we be our authentic selves? Why is it important? We'll address these and few other questions, as well as reflect on our stumbling blocks to authenticity during this week's episode.
Announcements
There are a few and all of them are here to help you 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
SAVE the DATE!!! Our Next in-person Mindfulness Adventure Retreat will take place May 18-21, 2023 here on the East Coast in Upstate NY. We are in the process of finalizing all the details as we speak. Will went to visit this location last weekend and man it’s the perfect place to let go of all your responsibilities, detach from all the stress inducing technology and immerse yourself in peace and serenity as we all practice together. So save the date once again, that's May 18-21st. Space will be limited
Will is offering a Wednesday Weekly Breath & Meditation class FREE on InsightTimer. He’s calling it Midweek Refresh Sesh at 6:30pm - just 30 minutes each Wednesday, No Experience required just show up. Follow Will on Instagram and Insight Timer (you can follow Jon on Insight Timer too!)
00:00 Let’s Be Real - Get Authentic!
03:00 Join us for our next retreat, May 18-21, 2023 in Upstate NY!
05:30 Will leads Opening Grounding Practice (~2 min)
08:00 Defining authenticity
13:00 Bone Brothers
20:00 Finding our authentic selves
29:00 Being inauthentic is harder than not
43:00 Will finding his authenticity through public speaking
44:00 … and has a good laugh about it
48:00 The downside of being “fake”
53:00 How do you find your authenticity?
1:11:00 Jon leads Closing Practice (~1 min)

Check out our Awareness-to-action Self Mastery COURSE & COMMUNITY:
12 modules on attention, presence & performance. Work at your own pace plus a community built for Inspiration and connection.
1. www.focusnowtraining.com/a2a-Course
JOIN US IN PERSON — Future Events and Retreats.
1. Live in-person event: Warrior Defined.
We will be in Charlotte, NC, September 25, 2026 more info HERE:
Or mentalkingmindfulness.com

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Produced by Robert Lopez | https://www.cratesaudio.com/
1 hr 15 min
November 28, 2022 Toxic Relationships: How Men Recognize One and How to Get Out
Relationships can be tricky. So today we thought we should shed some light on them and learn about toxic Relationships - what they are, how to identify them and what to do to change them. Welcome back to Men Talking Mindfulness! Each week we break down and demystify an aspect of mindfulness and make it meaningful to you!
Quotes: “You show me your friends, I will show you your future.” - Dr Robb Kelly
Announcements
There are a few and all of them are here to help you 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
SAVE the DATE!!! Our Next in-person Mindfulness Adventure Retreat will take place May 18-21, 2023 here on the East Coast in Upstate NY. We are in the process of finalizing all the details as we speak. Will went to visit this location last weekend and man it’s the perfect place to let go of all your responsibilities, detach from all the stress inducing technology and immerse yourself in peace and serenity as we all practice together. So save the date once again, that's May 18-21st. Space will be limited
Will is offering a Wednesday Weekly Breath & Meditation class FREE on InsightTimer. He’s calling it Midweek Refresh Sesh at 6:30pm - just 30 minutes each wednesday, No Experience required just show up. Follow Will on Instagram and Insight Timer (you can follow Jon on Insight Timer too!)
00:00 Toxic Relationships
02:00 Join us for our next retreat, May 18-21, 2022!
03:30 Jon leads Opening Grounding Practice
06:30 Defining toxic
11:00 What makes a relationship toxic?
19:00 When toxic becomes abusive
22:30 How to handle toxic relationships
40:00 Dealing with Toxic Relationships at work
50:00 Will leads closing practice (~1 min)

Check out our Awareness-to-action Self Mastery COURSE & COMMUNITY:
12 modules on attention, presence & performance. Work at your own pace plus a community built for Inspiration and connection.
1. www.focusnowtraining.com/a2a-Course
JOIN US IN PERSON — Future Events and Retreats.
1. Live in-person event: Warrior Defined.
We will be in Charlotte, NC, September 25, 2026 more info HERE:
Or mentalkingmindfulness.com

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Produced by Robert Lopez | https://www.cratesaudio.com/
53 min
November 21, 2022 Self-Compassion for Men: The Skill That Beats Self-Discipline
We’ve all heard some version of the “golden rule.” “Do unto others as you’d have them do unto you!” But how many times are we MORE harsh with ourselves than we are with others? How rarely do we practice SELF COMPASSION? Each week my we break down and demystify an aspect of mindfulness and make it meaningful to you! This week, we’re covering SELF COMPASSION.

Announcements:
There are a few and all of them are here to help you 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
SAVE the DATE!!! Our Next in-person Mindfulness Adventure Retreat will take place May 18-21, 2023 here on the East Coast in Upstate NY. We are in the process of finalizing all the details as we speak. I went to visit this location last weekend and man it’s the perfect place to let go of all your responsibilities, detach from all the stress inducing technology and immerse yourself in peace and serenity as we all practice together. So save the date once again, that's May 18-21st. Space will be limited
And Will is offering a Wednesday Weekly Breath & Meditation class FREE on InsightTimer. He is calling it Midweek Refresh Sesh at 6:30pm - just 30 minutes each wednesday, No Experience required just show up. Follow me on IG and catch the deets there.
00:00 Self-Compassion
03:30 Join us for our next retreat May 18-21, 2023!
06:30 Jon leads Opening Grounding Practice (~2 min)
09:00 Defining Self-Compassion
15:00 Active listening to develop self-compassion
20:00 Empathic Care vs Empathic Distress
31:00 S.T.O.P.
33:00 Misconceptions of Self-Compassion
38:00 Steps to develop Self-Compassion
50:00 Will leads Closing Practice (~2 min)

Check out our Awareness-to-action Self Mastery COURSE & COMMUNITY:
12 modules on attention, presence & performance. Work at your own pace plus a community built for Inspiration and connection.
1. www.focusnowtraining.com/a2a-Course
JOIN US IN PERSON — Future Events and Retreats.
1. Live in-person event: Warrior Defined.
We will be in Charlotte, NC, September 25, 2026 more info HERE:
Or mentalkingmindfulness.com

GET MORE FROM MTM:
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Produced by Robert Lopez | https://www.cratesaudio.com/
54 min
November 18, 2022 What is Men Talking Mindfulness?
Our newest trailer - What happens when two dudes from completely different backgrounds come together to talk about mindfulness? That’s a great question, because we don’t know either! Raw, uncut, and unapologetic. Welcome to Men Talking Mindfulness with co-hosts Jon Macaskill and Will Schneider. Each week we take an authentic dive into how mindfulness continually impacts our lives, deepens our relationships and allows us to be emotionally alive. Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/mentalkingmindful
2 min
November 14, 2022 How to Overcome Negative and Distorted Body Image
Today, we are going to be talking about body image and how the way we view ourselves is often distorted and how that distorted view of ourselves can lead to pain, depression, and anxiety and hold us back from doing so much! Please note: This topic may be very sensitive to many. We are doing this episode to expand awareness of these challenges and the subsequent problems they may make even worse. Please be aware this episode COULD potentially trigger some very raw emotions and reactions. We address body dysmorphia, eating disorders, and suicidal thoughts and actions. If any of this is sensitive, again, please be aware these are addressed. Additionally, if any of this is a challenge you're having trouble overcoming, please seek help. Will and Jon are NOT professional clinicians and nothing stated during this episode should be taken or perceived as medical advice.

Though we will talk broadly about body image, we will also get into speaking specifically about MEN and body image as this is typically seen as something that affects females more than males… and this may even be true - BUT it IS still a problem for boys and men and we want to make sure it IS known amongst that population and addressed!

Announcements
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

SAVE the DATE!!! Our Next in-person Mindfulness Adventure Retreat will take place May 18-21, 2023 here on the East Coast in Upstate NY. We are in the process of finalizing all the details as we speak. I went to visit this location last weekend and man it’s the perfect place to let go of all your responsibilities, detach from all the stress inducing technology and immerse yourself in peace and serenity as we all practice together. So save the date once again, that's May 18-21st. Space will be limited!!

And Will is offering a Wednesday Weekly Breath & Meditation class FREE on InsightTimer. He is calling it Midweek Refresh Sesh at 6:30pm - just 30 minutes each wednesday, No Experience required just show up. Here's the link: https://insig.ht/n95bhcQxSub?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=live_stream_share

Some sites referenced in our show:
Confident Body, Confident Child: https://www.confidentbody.net

National Eating Disorder Association: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/body-image-0

Newport Institute Article on Men and Body Image: https://www.newportinstitute.com/resources/co-occurring-disorders/male-body-issues/

Time Stamps
00:00 Body Image
04:00 Save the date - our next Retreat is May 18-21, 2023!
06:00 Will leads Opening Grounding Practice (~2 min)
08:00 Defining “Body Image”
12:00 Will’s personal experience with Body Image
23:00 Jon’s personal experience
35:00 What’s setting up these expectations?
51:00 Why do men not talk about or seek help with body image issues?
54:00 Associated issues
01:05:00 How does this prevent us from living our best life?
01:07:00 Possible ways to prevent negative body image
01:19:00 Potential treatments
01:29:30 Jon leads Closing Practice (~5 min)

Check out our Awareness-to-action Self Mastery COURSE & COMMUNITY:
12 modules on attention, presence & performance. Work at your own pace plus a community built for Inspiration and connection.
1. www.focusnowtraining.com/a2a-Course
JOIN US IN PERSON — Future Events and Retreats.
1. Live in-person event: Warrior Defined.
We will be in Charlotte, NC, September 25, 2026 more info HERE:
Or mentalkingmindfulness.com

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Produced by Robert Lopez | https://www.cratesaudio.com/
1 hr 36 min
November 07, 2022 Envy: The Quiet Emotion Wrecking Your Career and Friendships
Have 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 side to Envy and spinning it into Gratitude
34:00 How to spot Envious Behaviour
40:30 How to overcome Envy
55:00 Jon leads Closing Gratitude Practice (~3 min)

Check out our Awareness-to-action Self Mastery COURSE & COMMUNITY:
12 modules on attention, presence & performance. Work at your own pace plus a community built for Inspiration and connection.
1. www.focusnowtraining.com/a2a-Course
JOIN US IN PERSON — Future Events and Retreats.
1. Live in-person event: Warrior Defined.
We will be in Charlotte, NC, September 25, 2026 more info HERE:
Or mentalkingmindfulness.com

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59 min
October 31, 2022 William Tariq Palmer: Finding Hope After Hardship and Rebuilding a Life
We are going to learn what it like to serve 31 years in prison and then be subject to our stifling parole system
As a desperate 17yo juvenile our guest William committed a robbery and he was tried as an adult that led to a 31yr long incarceration in the state of California. Today if he committed the same crime he would likely not have been sentenced as an adult or served no more than seven years.
Now out of prison in 2019 and having gone through parole, William is passionate about helping others and is living his purpose as the voice of system-impacted individuals that are now in a re-entry program.
His experience with law enforcement, prison and parole, qualifies him to create a responsive narrative to reform system-based policies and laws.
Here is some more info about our guest
He’s been appointed to the Reentry Council as: The Sentencing Commissioner;
resides as the co-chair on the Legislation, Policy, and Practices subcommittee; and a member of the Direct Services subcommittee. He has just been appointed to the San Francisco Sheriff Oversight Board. He volunteers his time with several organizations dedicated to system impacted people: United Playaz, The Adachi Project, Marin Shakespeare Company, and the former host of One Community One Mic for All Of Us Or None.
He is now the Exec Director of Life After Next - https://www.lifeafternext.org... and they're looking for people to invest in the lives of others. Reach out!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-palmer-947855183/
Announcements
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00:00 Hope after Hardship with William Tariq Palmer
01:00 Introducing William Tariq Palmer
03:00 Join us for the NEW 90 DAY M2 Experience!
04:30 Jon leads Opening Grounding Practice (~2 min)
07:00 William’s Journey
26:00 Emotional Brain vs Rational Brain
37:30 Parole Hearing #11
46:00 Life on parole
50:00 Learning to live in the world again
1:12:00 Will leads Closing Practice (~2 min)

Check out our Awareness-to-action Self Mastery COURSE & COMMUNITY:
12 modules on attention, presence & performance. Work at your own pace plus a community built for Inspiration and connection.
1. www.focusnowtraining.com/a2a-Course
JOIN US IN PERSON — Future Events and Retreats.
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Produced by Robert Lopez | https://www.cratesaudio.com/
1 hr 15 min
October 17, 2022 Masculinity 2.0: Embracing Your Full Humanity Without Losing Your Edge
This episode could literally SAVE your life! We've had Ed on the show before - discussing masculinity; confined and liberated masculinity to be more specific. In this episode, we discuss his recent heart attack and anxiety attack that further opened his eyes to how he was living a life driven by ego and hyper-masculine ideals. YOU can live a happier and healthier life learning what he learned the hard way. And as stated before, this episode could literally save YOUR life!!

Read the article here: https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/arrow-and-circle-men/
Get his and Ed Adams's book, Reinventing Masculinity here: https://www.reinventingmasculinity.com
Connect with Ed here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-frauenheim-685294/

Check out our Awareness-to-action Self Mastery COURSE & COMMUNITY:
12 modules on attention, presence & performance. Work at your own pace plus a community built for Inspiration and connection.
1. www.focusnowtraining.com/a2a-Course
JOIN US IN PERSON — Future Events and Retreats.
1. Live in-person event: Warrior Defined.
We will be in Charlotte, NC, September 25, 2026 more info HERE:
Or mentalkingmindfulness.com

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Produced by Robert Lopez | https://www.cratesaudio.com/
1 hr 6 min
October 10, 2022 Turning Failure into Success with QMG CEO Rich Maloney
Rich Maloney is the founder and CEO of Quality Mind Global (QMG), a leading mental wellness training and licensing company. QMG has helped over 700 entrepreneurs, and over 1,000 athletes in more than 50 countries achieve great business, sports, and life success through mindfulness. In his teens, Rich achieved his boyhood dream of playing for an Australian Football League team when he was recruited to play for St Kilda Football Club.
Unfortunately, the mental pressure that came with being a professional athlete was too much to handle, and his football career abruptly ended. This failure stayed with him. Rich spent years studying how the mind works before starting QMG inorder to help others better handle the mental challenges caused by work and life.
Rich is also the co-founder of Blokes United, a 24,000 strong men’s Facebook support group that aims to reduce and iraditcate men's suicide rates by providing a safe and supportive space for men to openly communicate about their challenges and feelings.
Use promo code "MTM1" for 30 free days on Quality Mind Global app.
Get a hold of Rich here: https://www.instagram.com/richmaloney/
https://www.qualitymindglobal.com
https://www.instagram.com/qualitymindglobal/
https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardMaloneyQM
https://www.facebook.com/qualitymindglobal
https://www.facebook.com/richard.maloney/
00:00 Turning Failure into Success with Rich Maloney
02:00 Introducing Rich Maloney
03:30 Will leads Opening Grounding Practice (~2 min)
05:30 Rich’s Journey
11:30 Going from the bars to teaching CEOs
14:00 How the techniques apply to the everyman
16:30 Better family relationships
22:00 Finding flow when you’re stuck in the 9-5
28:00 Four Universal Laws
34:00 Blokes United
37:00 What men are needing
40:00 How to mindfully deal with anxiety
45:00 How to get started
52:00 Jon leads Closing Practice (~2 min)
Your Hosts: Will is excited to teach you how to develop self-mastery. From teaching and practicing for the last 19 years, he feels it's a joy to work with long-time practitioners and students that have never tried these practices before or have only dabbled. [email protected]
Jon is a Navy veteran turned mindfulness and meditation teacher. Since ending his 24-year military career in June 2020, Jon is now dedicated to spreading the practices of meditation and mindfulness to help others live happier and more fulfilling lives. [email protected]
Intro, outro, and trailer by Rich Harris www.linkedin.com/in/47project/

Check out our Awareness-to-action Self Mastery COURSE & COMMUNITY:
12 modules on attention, presence & performance. Work at your own pace plus a community built for Inspiration and connection.
1. www.focusnowtraining.com/a2a-Course
JOIN US IN PERSON — Future Events and Retreats.
1. Live in-person event: Warrior Defined.
We will be in Charlotte, NC, September 25, 2026 more info HERE:
Or mentalkingmindfulness.com

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Produced by Robert Lopez | https://www.cratesaudio.com/
55 min

About Men Talking Mindfulness

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Men Talking Mindfulness is a weekly podcast on men’s mental health, mindfulness, meditation, overall wellness, and leadership, hosted by retired Navy SEAL Commander Jon Macaskill and Stanford University Ambassador of Compassion Will Schneider. New episodes every Monday.