Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health for Leaders Under Pressure

How Meditation Turned a Green Beret into a Better Father, Leader, and Human Being | Chris Lee

1h10 | 11/10/2025

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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 at home.

In this episode, you’ll discover how meditation gave Chris an edge when pressure mounted, and how meditation helped him become a better leader, a more connected dad, and a genuinely fulfilled human being. Chris’s journey proves that meditation isn’t just about sitting still—it’s about transforming anger into calm, stress into resilience, and uncertainty into clear purpose.

Hear real stories of how Chris Lee used meditation to push past old limits and unlock patience, clarity, and strength. He combines insights from elite special forces training with practical meditation advice fit for any man navigating work and family life. With hard-won lessons and a dose of humor, Chris shows us why meditation belongs in your daily routine—whether you’re chasing success, battling overwhelm, or simply looking to be a stronger, more present man.

Dig into Chris Lee at: https://fieldofresilience.com/About

or on his IG at: https://www.instagram.com/coach_chris.lee/?hl=en

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction
01:48 - Engaging in Meditation
02:50 - One Breath Grounding Practice
03:32 - Chris's Journey to Meditation
04:11 - The Evolution of Chris's Practice
06:11 - Walking Meditation Insights
08:44 - Self-Compassion in Meditation
10:20 - Meditation's Impact on Relationships
12:14 - Realizing the Benefits of Meditation
14:40 - Transition from Military to Mindfulness
18:27 - The Need for Awareness
21:13 - Career Shift to Coaching
23:33 - Meditation as a Superpower
25:00 - The Journey to Inner Peace
27:25 - Removing Labels Through Meditation
30:02 - Resistance in Meditation
31:41 - Non-Doing in Meditation
34:18 - Finding Time for Meditation
36:02 - Tracking Progress and Metrics
39:15 - Mindful Choices and Alcohol
42:57 - Creating a Daily Meditation Protocol

Feeling stuck? If you need help getting out of your rut, Will can help - head to willnotfear.com to learn more about his coaching to get you off the hamster wheel.

Looking for a great speaker or Coach hit up Jon Macaskill at https://jonmacaskill.com/

More from MTM at: https://mentalkingmindfulness.com/

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Description

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 at home.

In this episode, you’ll discover how meditation gave Chris an edge when pressure mounted, and how meditation helped him become a better leader, a more connected dad, and a genuinely fulfilled human being. Chris’s journey proves that meditation isn’t just about sitting still—it’s about transforming anger into calm, stress into resilience, and uncertainty into clear purpose.

Hear real stories of how Chris Lee used meditation to push past old limits and unlock patience, clarity, and strength. He combines insights from elite special forces training with practical meditation advice fit for any man navigating work and family life. With hard-won lessons and a dose of humor, Chris shows us why meditation belongs in your daily routine—whether you’re chasing success, battling overwhelm, or simply looking to be a stronger, more present man.

Dig into Chris Lee at: https://fieldofresilience.com/About

or on his IG at: https://www.instagram.com/coach_chris.lee/?hl=en

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction
01:48 - Engaging in Meditation
02:50 - One Breath Grounding Practice
03:32 - Chris's Journey to Meditation
04:11 - The Evolution of Chris's Practice
06:11 - Walking Meditation Insights
08:44 - Self-Compassion in Meditation
10:20 - Meditation's Impact on Relationships
12:14 - Realizing the Benefits of Meditation
14:40 - Transition from Military to Mindfulness
18:27 - The Need for Awareness
21:13 - Career Shift to Coaching
23:33 - Meditation as a Superpower
25:00 - The Journey to Inner Peace
27:25 - Removing Labels Through Meditation
30:02 - Resistance in Meditation
31:41 - Non-Doing in Meditation
34:18 - Finding Time for Meditation
36:02 - Tracking Progress and Metrics
39:15 - Mindful Choices and Alcohol
42:57 - Creating a Daily Meditation Protocol

Feeling stuck? If you need help getting out of your rut, Will can help - head to willnotfear.com to learn more about his coaching to get you off the hamster wheel.

Looking for a great speaker or Coach hit up Jon Macaskill at https://jonmacaskill.com/

More from MTM at: https://mentalkingmindfulness.com/

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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