Ep. 18: Slow down and take a breath with The Mindful Frogman Jon Macaskill

BIO:

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.

SHOW NOTES:

Chemistry Tables
Getting Started with Men Talking Mindfulness
What happens when you have a retired Navy Seal Commander joined by a hippie meditation teacher to discuss mindfulness
How did Mindfulness enter Jon’s life
- Toxic Masculinity
- - Misuse of the term
If mindfulness and meditation came into Jon’s life earlier in his career, how differently it would have shaped him
Fatherhood changing his mentality
Through all the trials and tribulations over the years, what Jon has learned about fear and anxiety
Tips for people that do not feel focused and are overwhelmed
Thoughts and beliefs Jon has changed his mind on over the years
When depicting an image of leadership, who or what comes to mind
Having compassion and helping you win as a leader
Vulnerability is strength
Who would play Jon in a movie
- BONUS-Jon’s celebrity look-a-like
Jon’s billboard message for the world to see
- BONUS ? - Who would play Will in a movie
- BONUS ?? Funny story about The Rock’s cousin

More info about the guest:

- Connect with Jon on his LinkedIn
- Email: jon@mentalkingmindfulness.com
- Website: https://macaskillconsulting.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulfrogman/
- Podcast-Men Talking Mindfulness
  - Website: https://mentalkingmindfulness.com/listen
  - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXa6UPiIRwNJQOTkAz5qnvQ
  - iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-talking-mindfulness/id1536077981
  - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mjWLc7OER9Y6ZTj0fl5BJ?si=_SPoejGGTlCzFyKohnyXYA&nd=1