Men Talking Mindfulness

Mindfulness adventure retreat … 

If you’ve always wanted to want to …

• Develop emotional mastery.
• Explore your mobility.
• Identify and solve any nagging physical limitations.
• Transform through the playfulness of  community.
• Embrace who you are capable of becoming.

… then this retreat is for you  16-19 September… in Beautiful Durango, CO… at the Colorado Trails Ranch… the retreat will be led by Doctor of Physical Therapy, USMC Veteran, and Movement Expert, Dr. Theresa Larson; my Men Talking Mindfulness podcast cohost, one of NYC’s top yoga teachers and mindfulness guru, Will Schneider, and Jon Macaskill, Navy veteran, Men Talking Mindfulness cohost and mindfulness and meditation teacher!  And get this… the all inclusive cost is $2499 but if you book between this info session and August 10, you save $200 or if your organization or group signs up 4 or more folks, it’s $500 off PER PERSON!  SIGN UP TODAY ... HERE'S HOW!  https://mentalkingmindfulness.com/retreat

Join our IN PERSON Retreat NOW ... early bird savings until July 17th!  

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What if the key to a healthier heart isn't just diet and exercise, but mindfulness?

Heart surgeon Dr. Fernando Lamounier joins us to reveal how mindfulness can play a crucial role in preventing heart disease and enhancing emotional well-being.

Drawing from the American Heart Association’s findings and his own medical experience, Dr. Lamounier explains how practices like breathwork and presence can counteract the damaging effects of loneliness, depression, and stress—factors that often lead to substance abuse and sedentary habits.

Tune in to learn practical, science-backed techniques to calm your nervous system, strengthen your heart, and lead a more connected life.

Connect with Dr Lamounier on LinkedIn HERE

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Introduction

01:44 - The Role of Meditation in Cardiac Surgery Outcomes

02:01 - How Mindfulness Supports Patients Undergoing Heart Surgery

07:38 - Mindful Techniques for Surgeons in Action

16:36 - Visual Tools After Heart Surgery

17:36 - Visualization to Ease Pre-Op Anxiety

25:02 - How Feelings Shape Physical Health

36:26 - The Hidden Health Risks of Male Loneliness

37:53 - Social Bonds and Heart Resilience

38:49 - How Relationships Influence Cardiac Wellness

40:25 - Vulnerability and Healing the Heart

42:18 - Creating a Life of Purpose and Belonging

45:17 - Strengthening the Mind-Body Link

50:08 - Embracing Personal Transformation and Healing

51:54 - Struggles and Successes in Meditation

52:44 - Meditation as a Path to Resilience

01:01:15 - Forgiveness as a Gateway to Connection

Have you ever found it difficult to say "no" without feeling guilty? John & Will explore this common challenge and reveal how mastering the art of saying "no" can lead to personal growth and alignment with your values. Through the lens of Will's recent decision to decline a teaching opportunity, the guys unpack why rejecting certain commitments can create room for more meaningful engagements. John and Will share practical strategies to kindly decline without damaging relationships, emphasizing the positive potential of each "no" in paving the way for impactful "yeses." Don't miss the chance to download our free "Power of No" workbook, designed to support your journey in setting boundaries - https://tinyurl.com/mtmpowerofno Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:20 - The value and power of saying no. 06:35 - Live intentionally to easily set boundaries. 14:42 - Fear of disappointing, overwhelming introductions dilute connections. 16:57 - Fear of missing out impacts group inclusion. 23:22 - Start small, commit, say no; achieve goals. 27:36 - Yes trap: Overcommitting detracts from personal priorities. 34:31 - Persistence in sales: refine pitch, overcome objections. 41:12 - Prioritizing commitments; often declines due to values. 42:48 - Conditional agreement depends on time and energy. 49:01 - Seek purposeful relationships with committed, intentional individuals. 56:20 - Meditation helps develop boundaries 58:33 - Meditation course helps say no confidently.

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How much pain is caused by holding grudges or never forgiving... not forgiving others AND not forgiving yourself!? Let’s talk about the capacity to forgive! Jon and Will are joined by Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher John Abate to talk about letting go of these toxic grudges!

John has lived through a tragic personal event that might leave most men forever bitter, angry and resentful. Instead through the power of forgiveness John transformed this event from a soul crushing experience into a life of peace and living on purpose.

Finding John: @johnjabate @mindfulfoundations101 https://www.mindfulfoundations.org

01:00 The Capacity to Forgive with Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MSBR) Teacher, John Abate

03:30 Introducing John Abate

05:00 Will leads Opening Grounding Practice (~3 min)

08:00 John’s journey to forgiveness

17:00 Justice vs. Forgiveness

19:00 Does forgiveness require contact?

24:00 The path of healing

27:00 The process is ongoing

34:00 What is MSBR?

39:00 Life without forgiveness

44:00 Forgiveness as an Act of Empathy

48:30 Personal Forgiveness

53:00 Vulnerability in Forgiveness

1:00:00 John Abate leads Closing Practice (-4 min)

Our 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: [email protected]

Jon is a Navy SEAL Commander 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: [email protected]

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