Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Fitness to Elevate Performance and Resilience for Leaders and Teams

Jon Macaskill & Will Schneider
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Men Talking Mindfulness is dedicated to empowering men to embrace their true selves with bravery and authenticity. Our mission is to guide them on a journey of continual learning, developing self-love, and meaningful living. We work to inspire men to lead lives that they can look back on with pride and to create legacies that align with their deepest values. We are committed to cultivating a space where vulnerability is strength, being yourself is the norm, and where every man can unleash their potential to live a life of exceptional impact and fulfillment. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

  1. Anger Isn't the Enemy. Ignoring It Is. (Short - Audio Newsletter)

    1D AGO

    Anger Isn't the Enemy. Ignoring It Is. (Short - Audio Newsletter)

    Most of us were taught that anger is a problem to manage, suppress, or apologize for. The ancient Greeks thought that was a path to a half-lived life. This is the audio version of the Focus Now Training Newsletter — a weekly drop where Jon Macaskill breaks down the mindfulness, focus, and performance concepts from Men Talking Mindfulness into something you can act on this week. This week's topic: what the ancient Greeks understood about anger that we've forgotten. Jon covers the concept of thumos — the spirited force of the soul — and why Aristotle called anger a virtue. He shares the four personal roots of his own anger, why suppression is like shaking a Coke can, and five things you can start doing differently today. Paid newsletter subscribers get three deep resources: Mike LeBlanc's five-part framework for hard conversations, a four-week anger intelligence practice, and a thumos assessment. Subscribe at newsletter dot focusnowtraining dot com. The full episode with Mike LeBlanc — Marine veteran, Harvard MBA, and founder of billion-dollar robotics company Foundation — is available now on Men Talking Mindfulness. Mike's book, What If Anger Is the Answer, drops August 25th. anger management, emotional intelligence, men's mental health, mindfulness for men, thumos, Aristotle, hard conversations, emotional regulation, focus, leadership, Navy SEAL, performance, Men Talking Mindfulness, Focus Now Training, Jon Macaskill, podcast newsletter, anger as a tool, conflict resolution, emotional health, men's podcast Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    7 min
  2. What If Anger Is the Answer? — Train Your Fighting Spirit, Emotional Strength, and the Hidden Powers of Anger with Mike LeBlanc

    5D AGO

    What If Anger Is the Answer? — Train Your Fighting Spirit, Emotional Strength, and the Hidden Powers of Anger with Mike LeBlanc

    What if anger management is NOT about suppression, but about direction and training emotional intensity into clarity, discipline, and presence. Most men are taught that anger is a problem to manage, eliminate, or apologize for, but what if that belief is quietly costing you strength, identity, and performance? In this episode, Jon and Will sit down with Mike LeBlanc - Marine veteran, Harvard MBA, ancient Greek philosophy scholar, and founder of Foundation, a billion-dollar robotics company. They explore the Stoic concepts of Thumos, the spirited force of the soul that drives recognition, ambition, and righteous action. Mike is set to release his new book august this year 2026 What If Anger Is the Answer, which challenges modern assumptions about emotional regulation and reframes anger as a virtue when properly trained. This conversation is not about losing control. It is about taking control.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:- How to define anger as a warning light rather than a character flaw- The difference between anger that creates clarity and anger that creates chaos- Why shame is a tool for self-correction, not self-destruction- How to plan difficult conversations with precision, humanity, and strategy- The ancient Stoic Greek framework for training Thumos into virtue and presenceFOLLOW THE GUESTMike LeBlancEmail: Mike@foundation.botFoundation: foundation.botMarine Next Chapter Initiative: MarinesNextChapter.comBook: What If Anger Is the Answer - Available August 25th If our show resonates, here’s where to go next:SUBSCRIBE to our Newsletter - Thursday Three Things or Text MTM to 33777 for weekly tools and ideas that actually work. WATCH FREE training content on the FNT YouTube channeland if you want to bring this work into your organization, check out our workshops and corporate Training Programs.FOLLOW the show, leave a rating and review, and share it with one man who needs it. https://mentalkingmindfulness.com/Co-produced by Robert Lopez - cratesaudio.com Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    1h 13m
  3. Stop Giving a F*ck: The Science Behind Approval Seeking Men and How to Escape It with Will Schneider, Jon Macaskill & Andy Riise

    MAR 16

    Stop Giving a F*ck: The Science Behind Approval Seeking Men and How to Escape It with Will Schneider, Jon Macaskill & Andy Riise

    Why do you care so much about what other people think? In this episode of Men Talking Mindfulness, hosts Jon Macaskill and Will Schneider sit down with Army veteran, mental performance coach, and Skull Sessions podcast host Andy Riise to dismantle the most quietly destructive pattern in men's lives — the approval trap. There's a name for what's running in the background of your decisions, and it isn't a character flaw. It's biology. It's called Fear of Negative Evaluation, and it's one of the most studied psychological patterns in clinical research. The guys break down why your brain literally cannot tell the difference between social rejection and physical pain, why the audience judging you is half the size you think, and how approval seeking shows up in ways most men never connect to the root cause — over-committing at work, constant reassurance seeking in relationships, buying your kids' affection, and still chasing approval from people who haven't been in your life for decades. Understanding it is the first step to breaking free.In this episode, you'll learn: What Fear of Negative Evaluation is and why every man is dealing with it whether he knows it or not The spotlight effect and the Cornell research that proves you're performing for half the audience you think How approval seeking silently destroys your career, your relationships, and your sense of self What "ghosts" are — and how to identify whose voice is still running in your head Why it's not about not caring — it's about choosing deliberately what deserves your care Practical tools you can use this week to start breaking free from the approval trap Follow Andy:Website: https://andyriise.comTEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbNLu7JcZNA Podcast: https://www.skullsessionspodcast.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyriiseIf you've ever held back in a meeting, softened your opinion to keep the peace, or made a decision based on what someone else might think — this conversation will change the way you see yourself and the way you move through the world.Focus Now Training - helping leaders and teams build focus, resilience, and emotional control. Visit focusnowtraining.comSubscribe to Your Thursday Three Things — practical focus tools connected to each week’s episode.Free and deep-dive versions available:https://newsletter.focusnowtraining.comOr text MTM to 33777 and we’ll send the link straight to you.2026 Spartan Race Team:https://mentalkingmindfulness.com/spartan-race-2026More episodes & resources: https://mentalkingmindfulness.comIf this episode resonates, follow the show, leave a rating and review, and share it with one man who's trying to hold it all together.This episode was co-produced by Robert Lopez of www.cratesaudio.com Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    1h 15m
  4. How to Reclaim Your Focus in a Distracted World with Jon and Will

    MAR 9

    How to Reclaim Your Focus in a Distracted World with Jon and Will

    Why does it feel harder than ever to focus?In this episode of Men Talking Mindfulness, hosts Jon Macaskill and Will Schneider explore the hidden forces competing for your attention and why many people today feel mentally scattered, reactive, and drained.Modern technology, constant notifications, and the pressure to always stay connected have created an environment where attention is constantly pulled in different directions. What most people experience as a personal struggle with focus is often the result of living in an attention economy designed to capture and monetize your awareness.Jon and Will explain why attention is one of the most valuable assets we possess and why learning to direct it intentionally is essential for leadership, performance, and well-being.The conversation introduces the philosophy behind Focus Now Training, a system designed to help individuals train attention like a skill. Rather than relying on motivation or discipline alone, the practice focuses on strengthening awareness, recognizing distraction, and returning attention to what matters most.In this episode, you’ll learn:• Why focus feels harder than ever in the modern world• How the attention economy competes for your awareness• Why attention is the foundation of leadership and decision-making• How distraction affects stress, productivity, and relationships• Practical ways to begin strengthening focus in daily lifeIf you’ve ever found yourself constantly checking your phone, jumping between tasks, or feeling mentally exhausted despite being busy, this conversation offers a new perspective on why it happens and what you can do about it.Training your attention may be the most important skill you develop.Subscribe to Your Thursday Three Things — practical focus tools connected to each week’s episode.Free and deep-dive versions available:https://newsletter.focusnowtraining.comOr text MTM to 33777 and we’ll send the link straight to you.Join the Men Talking Mindfulness team at the 2026 Spartan Race and take mindfulness into real-world challenge. This is about grit, presence, and brotherhood under pressure. Learn more and join the team here:https://mentalkingmindfulness.com/spartan-race-2026More episodes & resources:https://mentalkingmindfulness.comMental fitness & coaching with Will:https://willnotfear.comBook Jon to speak with your team:https://jonmacaskill.comIf this episode resonates, follow the show, leave a rating and review, and share it with one man who’s trying to lead without losing himself.This episode was co-produced by Robert Lopez of www.cratesaudio.com Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    57 min
  5. Multiple Sclerosis Resilience and Rebuilding Identity After Diagnosis with Jim Perona

    MAR 2

    Multiple Sclerosis Resilience and Rebuilding Identity After Diagnosis with Jim Perona

    Multiple sclerosis resilience isn’t about pretending everything is fine. It’s about choosing strength when your body forces change.In this episode of Men Talking Mindfulness, Jim shares how a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis shattered his identity — and rebuilt it stronger. Multiple sclerosis resilience became the framework that helped him drop ego, reject victim mentality, and push his physical and mental limits in ways he never imagined.Instead of collapsing into “why me,” Jim chose discipline. Instead of clinging to status or past success, he chose growth. This conversation explores how multiple sclerosis resilience is forged through ownership, endurance training, and a refusal to let suffering define you.You’ll hear:• How ego amplifies suffering• Why victim mentality quietly destroys potential• The difference between pain and identity• How endurance challenges reveal hidden strength• Why pushing limits develops clarity and purpose• How chronic illness can deepen self-understandingThis episode is for the man who feels knocked down — by illness, career, or circumstance — and wants to rebuild without self-pity.Learn more from Jim Perona:• Website: https://www.jimperona.com/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimperonaofficial/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimperonaofficial/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jimperonaofficial/ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jimperonaofficial Subscribe to Your Thursday Three Things — practical focus tools connected to each week’s episode.Free and deep-dive versions available:https://newsletter.focusnowtraining.comOr text MTM to 33777 and we’ll send the link straight to you.Join the Men Talking Mindfulness team at the 2026 Spartan Race and take mindfulness into real-world challenge. This is about grit, presence, and brotherhood under pressure. Learn more and join the team here:https://mentalkingmindfulness.com/spartan-race-2026More episodes & resources:https://mentalkingmindfulness.comMental fitness & coaching with Will:https://willnotfear.comBook Jon to speak with your team:https://jonmacaskill.comIf this episode resonates, follow the show, leave a rating and review, and share it with one man who’s trying to lead without losing himself.This episode was co-produced by Robert Lopez of www.cratesaudio.com Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    1h 20m
  6. The 5 Mountains You Must Train as a Man with Former Navy SEAL Mark Divine

    FEB 23

    The 5 Mountains You Must Train as a Man with Former Navy SEAL Mark Divine

    Why men shut down emotionally isn’t about weakness — it’s about conditioning. In this episode of Men Talking Mindfulness, PhD and former Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine joins Will Schneider and Jon Macaskill to unpack why men shut down emotionally under pressure, and how real strength is built through awareness — not suppression.As a Navy SEAL leader and founder of Unbeatable Mind, Mark has trained thousands of leaders in mental toughness, emotional discipline, and warrior mindset development. But in this conversation, he goes deeper — into emotional avoidance, masculine identity, and the cost of shutting down in relationships.Why men shut down emotionally often begins in environments where control is survival. Over time, emotional control morphs into emotional suppression. Mark explains the difference — and why suppression quietly erodes connection, intimacy, and leadership clarity.You’ll hear:• The difference between emotional mastery and emotional avoidance• How elite SEAL training shaped Mark’s understanding of stress and awareness• Why high-performing men confuse shutdown with strength• How breath training regulates nervous system reactivity• What integrated strength looks like in leadership and marriageLearn more from Mark Divine, PhD and former Navy SEAL Commander:Website: https://markdivine.com/Unbeatable Mind: https://unbeatablemind.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdivine/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineofficialSubscribe to Your Thursday Three Things — practical focus tools connected to each week’s episode.Free and deep-dive versions available:https://newsletter.focusnowtraining.comOr text MTM to 33777 and we’ll send the link straight to you.Join the Men Talking Mindfulness team at the 2026 Spartan Race and take mindfulness into real-world challenge. This is about grit, presence, and brotherhood under pressure. Learn more and join the team here:https://mentalkingmindfulness.com/spartan-race-2026More episodes & resources:https://mentalkingmindfulness.comMental fitness & coaching with Will:https://willnotfear.comBook Jon to speak with your team:https://jonmacaskill.comIf this episode resonates, follow the show, leave a rating and review, and share it with one man who’s trying to lead without losing himself.This episode was co-produced by Robert Lopez of www.cratesaudio.com Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    1h 29m
  7. Executive Burnout and How Leaders Recharge with David Ko I CEO of Calm

    FEB 16

    Executive Burnout and How Leaders Recharge with David Ko I CEO of Calm

    Executive burnout isn’t just about being tired. Executive burnout is about running your mental battery into the red while everyone else depends on you. Executive burnout is what happens when productivity becomes identity and rest feels like weakness.In this episode of Men Talking Mindfulness, Will Schneider and Jon Macaskill sit down with Calm CEO David Ko to unpack executive burnout from the inside out.David shares what executive burnout actually looks like at the highest levels of leadership — from C-suite overwhelm to silent anxiety and the pressure of performance. He explains why 48% of executives report feeling overwhelmed and nearly half consider quitting — even when they look successful on paper.You’ll hear:• Why executive burnout costs organizations billions• The “mental battery” framework and how to monitor your energy• Why vulnerability is a leadership strength — not a liability• The real cost of sleep deprivation in high performers• Why checking email before bed fuels executive burnout• How to create tech boundaries without losing productivity• The link between mental health and physical health• Why men struggle to talk about well-being — and how to change itDavid also shares practical tools leaders can use immediately:Water. Window. Walk.Breath resets.Energy-based scheduling.Sleep discipline.This conversation speaks directly to high achievers, entrepreneurs, executives, veterans, and driven men who feel like they can’t slow down.If you’ve ever wondered:Why am I exhausted even when I’m winning?Why can’t I turn work off at night?Why does success still feel draining?This episode is for you.Follow David Ko & Calm:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkocalmLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-koCompany: https://www.linkedin.com/company/calmWebsite: https://www.calm.com/Sponsor:Peptides for Health by Mark L. Gordon, M.D. is a two-volume series exploring the science and clinical application of therapeutic peptides.Medical Edition Vol. 1 Release: December 22, 2025Consumer Edition Vol. 1 Release: January 20, 2026Discount Code: PFH25Medical Edition Offer Window: Dec 20, 2025 – Jan 31, 2026Consumer Edition Offer Window: Jan 20 – Feb 20, 2026Proceeds support the Children of Veterans Program.Preview both editions: https://tbihelpnow.org/biohack-yourselfMore episodes, Resources & Spartan Race: https://mentalkingmindfulness.comMental fitness & coaching with Will: https://willnotfear.comBook Jon to speak with your team: https://jonmacaskill.comIf this episode resonates, follow the show, leave a rating and review, and share it with one man who’s trying to hold it all together.This episode was co-produced by Robert Lopez of www.cratesaudio.com Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    59 min
  8. No Más Mr. Nice Guy: Masculinidad Sana, Límites y Autenticidad con el Dr. Robert Glover

    FEB 12

    No Más Mr. Nice Guy: Masculinidad Sana, Límites y Autenticidad con el Dr. Robert Glover

    ¿Qué significa realmente ser un “buen chico”… y por qué ese enfoque suele llevar a frustración, resentimiento y relaciones rotas? En este episodio de Men Talking Mindfulness, conversamos con el Dr. Robert Glover, autor del influyente libro No More Mr. Nice Guy, para explorar el síndrome del buen chico, la masculinidad sana, los contratos encubiertos, la validación externa y cómo muchos hombres pierden autenticidad intentando evitar el conflicto. Hablamos sobre: Masculinidad saludable e integrada Por qué “ser agradable” no es lo mismo que ser auténtico Límites, honestidad y dirección personal Relaciones, sexualidad y presencia emocional Cómo dejar de vivir para la aprobación externa 👉 Este episodio fue traducido al español utilizando inteligencia artificial de Riverside. La traducción es generada por IA para ampliar el acceso al contenido y puede no reflejar palabra por palabra la grabación original en inglés. Si eres un hombre que quiere dejar de complacer a todos, recuperar su centro y vivir con más claridad, propósito y honestidad… este episodio es para ti. 🔗 Más información: https://mentalkingmindfulness.com What does it really mean to be a “nice guy”… and why does that pattern so often lead to resentment, burnout, and broken relationships? In this episode of Men Talking Mindfulness, we sit down with Dr. Robert Glover, author of the bestselling book No More Mr. Nice Guy, to unpack the Nice Guy Syndrome, healthy masculinity, covert contracts, external validation, and why so many men lose themselves trying to avoid conflict. We discuss: Healthy and integrated masculinity Why people-pleasing isn’t the same as kindness Boundaries, honesty, and self-direction Relationships, sexuality, and emotional presence How to stop living for approval and start living authentically 👉 This episode has been translated using Riverside’s AI-powered translation tools. The translation is AI-generated to improve accessibility and may not perfectly match the original English recording. If you’re ready to stop playing small, reclaim your voice, and live with clarity and purpose, this conversation is essential listening. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    1h 4m
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Men Talking Mindfulness is dedicated to empowering men to embrace their true selves with bravery and authenticity. Our mission is to guide them on a journey of continual learning, developing self-love, and meaningful living. We work to inspire men to lead lives that they can look back on with pride and to create legacies that align with their deepest values. We are committed to cultivating a space where vulnerability is strength, being yourself is the norm, and where every man can unleash their potential to live a life of exceptional impact and fulfillment. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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