Hey there!
“What is Men Talking Mindfulness?”
”What is their mission?”
We decided to dedicate an entire episode to help sort out these questions and more. Honestly it’s been a real adventure over the last nearly 5 years developing this show and growing this community. We are truly humbled and thankful for all your support.
It’s our mission to help men navigate mindfulness and mental health, fostering a supportive community for personal growth and self-improvement.
Here are the key takeaways from our Origin Story episode.
We are Raw, Uncut and Unapologetic
Our authenticity and vulnerability have become the show's hallmark, making it relatable and real. This approach has proven to be our superpower.
It’s been essential for us let go say “f*ck it” and show up each week to produce a new show. We continually do the best we can with where we are and trust that the right people and circumstances will keep showing up. And they do! 🤯
From Combat Boots to Seated Meditations
“What happens when two dudes come together from completely different backgrounds? We don’t know what iwll happen either” This was our intro back in the day — and it still hold true.
Jon Macaskill, Mr Retired Navy SEAL, and I, Will Schneider, the ‘non-hippie’ meditation teacher,
In this episode we take some time to share our unique journeys. From Jon's military, background as a retired US Navy SEAL, and how practicing mindfulness saved him from the depths and self-destruction from suffering with ‘survivor’s guilt’.
To my transition from a broken-hearted science-nerd, to NYC actor, yoga guru, to podcastor and Stanford University, Compassion Ambassador class2023.
Our stories are as diverse as they are inspiring.
Community Feedback: Our Secret Sauce
We are here to serve!
We make sure we listen to our community’s feedback. From suggesting sound adjustments, to content recommendations, to guest recommendations and more. You've helped shape the show and make MTM the success it is today!!
Please keep the feedback coming! Your insights enhance the quality and impact of Men Talking Mindfulness every show.
Challenges Lead to Growth
This adventure has not been without its numerous challenges.
Our podcast has pushed us both way out of our comfort zone. Honestly we don’t know what might happen week to week. It could be another big tech glitch, maybe our guest drops off, dealing with crampy wifi, or a jet flies over destroying our audio. All of these unknowns have created a stronger trust and bond between us.
Our show has proven to be a real time experiment with Murphy’s Law. In some strange way every challenge has turned out to be a gift. We are grateful and we LOVE it!!
And I digress…
If you want to dive deeper into more insights and hear our story, listen the full episode.
Thank you for being part of this growing community and our mindfulness movement!!
Let us know how we can better serve your mindfulness ambitions.
Send an email to info@mentalkingmindfulness.com with request and you ideas
Keep Practicing!
Will & Jon
coHost of MTM
p.s.
If you are feeling stressed out and need to chillax this simple meditation will help:
Next Week’s Release; intervew with Dr James Doty, MD - Author of Mind Magic!!