Men Talking Mindfulness
Connecting WITH & THROUGH Nature
Episode notes
Looking for a quick life hack on mindfulness? Let's take a journey into the wild. Discover how nature cannot only calm your mind but also help you connect deeply with YOURSELF! From Jon's Navy SEAL days to his mindfulness practice, learn how being outdoors can transform your mental, physical, and cognitive health. Backed by solid research from Stanford and the University of Tokyo, this episode is packed with practical tips for mindful walking, meditation, and more. Tune in, get outside, and find out how connecting with nature can lead to powerful self-discovery. Text MTM to 33777 to share your stories and join our community. Listen now and start your journey towards greater mindfulness! Time Stamps: (00:00:02) Introduction by Jon Macaskill (00:00:35) Recording from Ruston, Louisiana (00:01:06) Purpose of short episodes (00:01:27) Topic: Connection with and through nature (00:02:31) Personal stories from high school (00:05:01) Navy SEAL experiences (00:05:44) Nature and mindfulness (00:06:26) Research on nature's benefits (00:07:00) Forest bathing and cultural practices (00:07:55) Mental health benefits (00:09:00) Physical health benefits (00:10:06) Cognitive benefits (00:11:41) Connecting with and through nature (00:12:04) Mindful walking (00:12:59) Quiet spot meditation (00:13:53) Reconnecting with yourself (00:15:30) Deep breathing exercises (00:16:55) Active outdoor activities (00:18:32) Contact information 00:19:50) Conclusion and wrap-up --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mentalkingmindfulness/support