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In this episode of Hardpoints, hosts Mike Smith and Neal Rickner delve into the significance of the Marine Corps' 250th birthday, the challenges and identity of the Marine Corps, and the broader… Marines & Rural America | Hardpoints

🎖️Marine Corps' 250th birthday episode special:
Last week on @hardpoints.bsky.social, we explored the Marine Corps’ identity, rural politics, election shifts & the future of energy in the U.S. 🇺🇸

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Neuroscientists are realizing our brains are far more adaptable than we thought. 🧠 🧑‍🔬

🗣️ Jonathan Dickinson, of Ambio Life Sciences, joins Will Schneider & Jon Macaskill on this week's Men Talking Mindfulness👇
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Opiate withdrawal isn’t the hardest part—it's the months after: fatigue, cravings, depression.

Jonathan Dickinson co-founder of Ambio Life Sciences, joins Men Talking Mindfulness👇
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🇺🇸 Neal Rickner, retired U.S. Marine F-18 Pilot, recalls a time when a Marine General withheld satellite images from his whole aviation unit.

🔗 Watch the episode celebrating the Marine Corps's 250th birthday on @hardpoints.bsky.social here: youtu.be/eAIK8_qsbRM?...

Mike Smith, former U.S. Navy Fighter Pilot, recounts a funny conversation with an E-1 Airman after an "unauthorized" landing... or so the Airman thought. 🤣 🛬

🎙️ Watch it on @hardpoints.bsky.social here: youtu.be/eAIK8_qsbRM?...

Why does Congress keep questioning the Marine Corps budget? Marines will respond with logic… and a little bit of intimidation. 🇺🇸

🎙️ Full convo on @hardpoints.bsky.social here: youtu.be/eAIK8_qsbRM?...

"Meditation changed everything for Chris Lee. From Green Beret to father and high-performance coach, meditation wasn’t just a tool - it was a lifeline that helped Chris thrive on the battlefield and… How Meditation Turned a Green Beret into a Better Father, Leader, and Human Being | Chris Lee | MTM

From battlefield to fatherhood — meditation changed everything for Green Beret Chris Lee.
Discover how mindfulness built his patience, purpose, and strength on the latest Men Talking Mindfulness.

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Everything’s connected. 🧠💤 If your sleep sucks, your calm will too.
You can’t meditate your way out of exhaustion.

🗣️ Learn more from the latest Men Talking Mindfulness w/ hosts Will Schneider, Jon Macaskill & special guest Chris Lee
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Don’t force stillness—just sit, breathe, and observe. 🧘

📺 Learn more about meditation on the latest Men Talking Mindfulness w/ hosts Will Schneider, Jon Macaskill & special guest Chris Lee👇
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The Gedunk Show (@thegedunkshow.bsky.social) Welcome to The Gedunk Show, where Navy veterans Bobby, a proud Naval Academy grad (last in his class), and Dan, a Navy SEAL and ER trauma surgeon, bring you camaraderie, chaos, and laughs.

The dust is settling on the November elections — but what really happened? 🗳️
Dan & Bobby break down the results, what voters are saying, and where America may head next. 🇺🇸

📺 Full take on last week's thegedunkshow.bsky.social here: youtu.be/Ct1r9-CN3fI?...

The White House reno matters more than inflation, the government shutdown, or impending war to Trump. Let that sink in. 🤦

📺 Full take on thegedunkshow.bsky.social here: youtu.be/Ct1r9-CN3fI?...

Meditation is a super power, especially once you practice and lean into it. 🧘

🗣️ Chris Lee joins Men Talking Mindfulness to talk about all things meditation👇
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Voting only in your own self-interest? That’s what got us here.
It's time to vote for our communities, for each other. 🗳️

📺 Full take on thegedunkshow.bsky.social here: youtu.be/Ct1r9-CN3fI?...

Selling pardons. Trading favors. Trump's profiting from power. 💸 Are we surprised?

📺 Full take on thegedunkshow.bsky.social here: youtu.be/Ct1r9-CN3fI?...

NYC’s affordability crisis hit hard — but it’s not just theirs. It’s America’s. 💸🏙️

📺 Watch the full take on thegedunkshow.bsky.social here: youtu.be/Ct1r9-CN3fI?...

In this episode of Hardpoints, hosts Mike Smith and Neal Rickner delve into the intricate world of rigged systems, from gambling scandals involving NBA players to the broader implications of a… The Game is Rigged | Hardpoints

What do NBA gambling scandals and global energy markets have in common? Both are playing in a rigged system...🎰

🎙️ Full convo on @hardpoints.bsky.social
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The U.S. only makes up 8% of the global wind market. 🌬️

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NATO’s holding strong, but U.S. leadership is slipping.
@hardpoints.bsky.social asks, how long will the balance hold? 🌍

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HAPPY VETERANS DAY Today, as we honor America’s veterans on Veterans Day, we also honor soldiers on the front lines in another country, Ukraine, as they keep fighting and keep LIVING !! In May… “Who’ll Stand With Us” featuring O’Hamsters [Recorded in KYIV 🇺🇦]

This Veterans Day, the Dropkick Murphys honor the soldiers fighting for Ukraine with their new single "Who'll Stand With Us" featuring Ukrainian punk band O’Hamsters. 💪🇺🇸🇺🇦

❤️ Music video proudly produced by Valor Media Network.
🔗 Watch it here: youtu.be/L3rtbOroe6c

YouTube video by VALOR Media Network “Who’ll Stand With Us” featuring O’Hamsters [Recorded in KYIV 🇺🇦]

New single by @dropkickmurphys.com just dropped. Helluva Veterans Day tribute, filmed IN UKRAINE. Watch and share. And BZ to all who wore the uniform—and who still stand for freedom.

"Who'll Stand With Us?"

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Rail to truck—reinvented.
Matt Mueller’s Glide uses EV autonomous tech to make rail-to-truck transport faster, cleaner, and more efficient. 🚛⚡

🎙️ Full convo on @hardpoints.bsky.social here: youtu.be/BC4smKurF9Q?...

AI is inflating an economic bubble that’s bound to burst. 🤖💥 Hear more about AI on @hardpoints.bsky.social

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"Self-doubt. It’s loud, it’s sneaky, and it’s the voice in your head that tells you you’re not enough - even when you’re crushing it. In this episode, we dive deep into self-doubt, unpacking how it… Self-Doubt’s Grip on Men: Unpacking the Inner Battles and Paths to Personal Power | MTM

Self-doubt. It’s sneaky, relentless, and it owns more of our choices than we think. 💭

Last week on Men Talking Mindfulness, George Hayworth joined us to dig into how men can reclaim their confidence.
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The toughest battle is against yourself. 💭

George Hayworth opens up on Men Talking Mindfulness with Will Schneider & Jon Macaskill
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Your subconscious is running the show. Time to rewrite the code. 👨‍💻 🧠
George Hayworth gets real on Men Talking Mindfulness with Will Schneider & Jon Macaskill.

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Real strength isn’t about “fixing” others — it’s about connection & understanding. 💭

George Hayworth joins Will Schneider & Jon Macaskill on Men Talking Mindfulness to talk about how men can start showing up for each other.
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Most men fear what they don’t understand - and nothing confuses or frustrates them more than the hormonal changes women experience in midlife. Jon and Will sit down with renowned women’s health… Menopause Explained for Men: Navigating Female Hormone Health & Relationships with Dr. Lisa Larkin

Menopause isn’t just a women’s issue—it’s a relationship issue.
@lisalarkinmd.bsky.social joined Men Talking Mindfulness to explain what every man should know about the hormonal shifts that reshape women’s health, communication, and intimacy.

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Women in their 40s-50s often experience sexual dysfunction, leaving them feeling distressed & their relationships strained.
@lisalarkinmd.bsky.social helps us understand women’s sexual health on Men Talking Mindfulness

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Every woman’s breast cancer risk is unique. @lisalarkinmd.bsky.social explains why on this week's episode of Men Talking Mindfulness.

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Is the MAGA movement finally cooling off? Last week on thegedunkshow.bsky.social, Dan & Bobby broke down Marjorie Taylor Greene’s tone shift—and what it means for America.

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