Making Meaning Out of Pain: w/ Jon Macaskill | #13

Accepting your humanity means embracing every part of yourself, including your emotions.

The image we often associate with a Navy SEAL is toughness, resilience, and strength. That's what makes today's guest, Jon Macaskill, so compelling. A retired Navy SEAL with 24 years of service, Jon has been through some extraordinary experiences. But instead of using his past as an excuse to close off from his emotions, he has chosen to express them openly and confidently through his widely successful podcast Men Talking Mindfulness.

Jon is a layered and complex person. In this conversation with Jay, you'll have the chance to experience so many different sides of him. He is a warrior, a kind and thoughtful man, a father, a speaker, and someone who knows the value of pausing to reflect. As someone who has worked directly with Jay, Jon is a great example of what it looks like to stop, say "Hey, Wait," and hold space for both your own experience and the experience of others.

In this episode, Jon talks about:

• Lessons learned through the Navy SEALS
• The continued value of practicing mindfulness
• Being "Nice" is not the same as being "Kind"
• Having resilience in yourself starts by having faith in yourself
• You're more confident than you're giving yourself credit for

To learn more about Jon, explore his podcast, work, and offerings at jonmacaskill.com/links.

Grab your free copy of The Hey, Wait Phrasebook: 12 Things to Say When You'd Normally Fawn, Freeze, or Fight - https://yourstruly.kit.com/0be0a7d69c

And To stay connected with Jay, head over to jaymoonfields.com and follow along on Instagram. If you have a question for the podcast, send it in. You might just hear it on a future episode.

Connect with Jon Macaskill:

• Official Website: jonmacaskill.com/links
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalkingmindfulness
• "Men Talking Mindfulness" Podcast: https://mentalkingmindfulness.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonmacaskill

Connect with Jay:

• Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/
• "Yours Truly" Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching
• Jay Moon Fields' Book "Teaching People Not Poses": https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-People-Not-Poses-Principles/dp/1478326913/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields