Mark Blacknell
Author/Former Marine/PTSD Advocate
I help people of all faiths and backgrounds who are feeling lost, overwhelmed, or stuck to find balance without nonsense or empty promises.
Through a simple, cut-and-dry meditation practice (as expressed by a former Marine who hit rock bottom and found his way out), I show people how five minutes of focused silence can help them begin to find balance. When everything else feels like it's falling apart, there is a natural way.
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Feb. 17, 2026
A Veterans Guide to Meditation and Service Work
Mark Blacknell is the author of Just Stare at the Damn Wall! (Simplify Your Mind) and founder of StareattheWall.org A former U.S. Marine and working-class kid from Philadelphia, Mark’s path has been shaped by resilience, service, and a long search for simplicity. After reaching a personal turning point, he discovered the stabilizing power of stillness and the clarity that can arise from simply sitting down and paying attention. Over more than three decades of meditation practice, he has develope...
Guest: Mark Blacknell