Jon Macaskill is a retired Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness and meditation teacher on my podcast.
He brings mindfulness and meditation to high-performing teams to aid in dealing with stress, anxiety, and depression all while increasing focus, creativity, and productivity.
In this clip we discuss how mindfulness entered his life, thoughts on the phrase toxic masculinity, and finally the misuse of the term
Jon is a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness and meditation teacher. He’s a Naval Academy graduate and has his masters in Operations Research from the Naval Postgraduate School. Jon has served in Iraq, Afghanistan, off the coast of Somalia, and in Panama.Jon brings mindfulness and meditation to high-performing teams to aid in dealing with stress, anxiety, and depression all while increasing focus, creativity, and productivity.
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. One of the way he accomplishes is through a podcast he co-hosts titled “Men Talking Mindfulness”.
@mentalkingmindfulness
*TIMESTAMPS from full episode*
00:00 Intro
2:09 Story behind the Chemistry Table Shirt
2:24 Getting Started with Men Talking Mindfulness AND what happens when you get a retired Navy SEAL commander and a hippie meditation teacher together to talk about mindfulness
6:02 How did Mindfulness enter Jon’s life, thoughts on the phrase Toxic Masculinity and the misuse of the term
13:55 If mindfulness and meditation came into Jon’s life earlier in his career, how differently it would have shaped him. Also, how fatherhood changed his mentality
18:04 Through all the trials and tribulations over the years, what Jon has learned about fear and anxiety
20:18 Tips for people that do not feel focused and are overwhelmed
23:28 Thoughts and beliefs Jon has changed his mind on over the years
26:00 When depicting an image of leadership, who or what comes to mind
29:24 Having compassion and helping you win as a leader
30:47 Vulnerability being more accepted as a strength
31:55 Who would play Jon in a movie and the celebrity he gets mistaken
34:25 Jon's Billboard Leadership message
36:36 Funny story about The Rock
Passing The Torch Episode 18
Full Audio episode with transcript, chapter markers AND TIME STAMPS:
https://passingthetorch.buzzsprout.com/1946508/10142693-ep-18-slow-down-and-take-a-breath-with-the-mindful-frogman-jon-macaskill
Full Video episode with transcript, chapter markers AND TIME STAMPS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imMCFIQN1HU&list=PLIoONx-OwgSmjW091EmZWIKpiwvV4vgR9&index=1&t=1724s
More info about Jon:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonmacaskill/
- Website: https://macaskillconsulting.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulfrogman/
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