Men Talking Mindfulness

About Men Talking Mindfulness

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.

Publisher

Jon Macaskill & Will Schneider

Category

health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

15 Oct 2020

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

472 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Oct 2026

   Operator Syndrome: Dr. Chris Frueh on the Hegseth Memo and What Actually Heals

   You do not have to have kicked in a door overseas for this conversation to land. Training alone carries a heavy physiological burden and the injuries it leaves behind have a name. Dr. Chris Frueh is a clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at the University of Hawaii–Hilo with more than 30 years working alongside combat veterans, special operators, contractors, and first responders. He was lead author on the 2020 medical paper that coined the term “operator syndrome,” and his book of the same name is written for operators and their families rather than for clinicians. Dr. Mark Gordon introduced him to Jon, and this episode pick s up exactly where the Gordon conversation left off. Chris explains what operator syndrome actually is and how it differs from PTSD, gives the fullest public account we’ve heard of what Secretary Hegseth’s July 15 announcement and follow-up memo actually said, and lays out a genuinely hopeful recovery path — starting with tests almost anyone can get. As he puts it: this is not a life sentence of horrible misery. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: 1.  What operator syndrome is — and why PTSD is only one possible piece of it 2.  How the same symptoms get called depression when the real driver may be hormones, sleep, or inflammation 3.  What the Hegseth July 15 announcement and one-page memo actually said — including the context most coverage missed 4.  The first moves in a recovery plan: hormone and cardiometabolic panels, a sleep study, and lowering inflammation 5.  Why bringing your partner into the process changes the outcome — and how to start that conversation More about Dr. Chris Frueh: 1.  Website: https://www.chrisfrueh.com 2.  Book: Operator Syndrome (Ballast Books) — available on Amazon and via his website 3.  The original 2020 Operator Syndrome paper is free to download from chrisfrueh.com 4.  Instagram: @drchrisfrueh GET MORE FROM MTM: Join our free weekly Substack newsletter → Click HERECheck out our MTM Website to see what else we are up too! https://mentalkingmindfulness.com/ GET FOCUSED!! Does your company need help, or would you like to reduce safety incidents?? Head over to https://focusnowtraining.com/ - we have you covered! Produced by Robert Lopez https://www.cratesaudio.com/

2. 

   5 Oct 2026

   The Four Questions: Vaisesika Dasa on Attention, Purpose, and the Power of Service

   Vaisesika Dasa shares with Jon and Will how focusing attention and asking four key questions unlocks purpose and the power of service.

3. 

   28 Sept 2026

   How Howard Behar Overcame Depression and Realized Asking for Help is Our Biggest Strength

   Howard Behar, former Starbucks president, shares his candid journey through depression and how seeking help became his greatest strength in this interview.

Who has been a guest on Men Talking Mindfulness

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• Vaisesika Dasa
• Howard Behar
• Dr Mark Gordon
• Ed Hinman
• Alexander Love

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YouTube views

2,435,822

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 64 / 100

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Social presence

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YouTube

86

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