REAL MEN
REAL CONVERSATIONS
REAL CHANGE
About MTM
Men Talking Mindfulness (MTM) is a podcast and movement helping men break the cycle of autopilot living and build a life of presence, purpose, and impact.
OUR MISSION
TURN AWARENESS INTO ACTION
Understand your patterns, your triggers, and your potential.Build Self-Awareness
Develop discipline, resilience, and the mental edge to handle anything.Strengthen Character
Communicate better, lead with empathy, and connect on a deeper level.Better Relationships
Align your daily actions with what matters most and create a life of meaning.Live With Purpose
From your life to your family, your community, and the world.Create Real Change
OUR STORY
IT STARTED WITH A CONVERSATION.
MTM was born from a simple belief: men need spaces to have honest conversations about what really matters.
Hosts Jon Macaskill (former Navy SEAL) and Will Schneider started MTM to cut through the noise and bring men together with leaders, experts, and everyday guys who are doing the work.
These conversations changed our lives.
Now they can change
JON MACASKILL
Former Navy SEAL, Speaker, Author, Co-Founder. 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.
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CO-HOST
Former Navy SEAL, Speaker, Author, Co-Founder
WILL SCHNEIDER
CO-HOST
Entrepreneur, Speaker, Co-Founder
I am excited to teach you how to develop self-mastery. From teaching and practicing for the last 19 years, It’s a joy to work with long-time practitioners and students that have never tried these practices before or have only dabbled.
Stripping away all the fancy words and esoteric language has helped all my students embody these practices in a meaningful and sustainable way. This unique approach has placed me as one of the most sought-after teachers in all of New York City (ClassPass 2017) and beyond.
Let’s find out what you can become by working with these life-changing practices.
MEET THE TEAM
BEHIND THE SCENES
David Valadez
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He spent 25 years in the systems integration, life safety, and security industry; holding General, Operations, and Regional Management positions.
In February 2018, David decided to walk away from corporate America and focus his time investing in, advising, and helping new startup companies achieve growth. His extensive customer service and operations experience, combined with a passion for coaching and mentoring, brings a unique skill set to Men Talking Mindfulness.
“Men Talking Mindfulness has affected change in my life, and I believe it can do the same for yours.”
Connect with David on his LinkedIn
Business Advisor
Geoffry Bent
Business Advisor
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operational clarity, and disciplined execution across HVAC, manufacturing, and commercial markets. He is a graduate of the US Naval Academy and served multiple combat deployments. His post Navy career spans senior roles in Sales, Finance, and Operations, where he has built scalable systems, strengthened go‑to‑market performance, and led high‑impact teams through transformation. He is recognized for blending strategic rigor with high‑EQ leadership, creating alignment, and elevating organizational performance. He is married with two children and resides in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Connect with Geoff on his LinkedIn
Rob Lopez
Producer
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