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Happy Fall FINE Family!!

If it hasn't been clear from the very beginning, a sense of humor has been an integral part of why our hosts have been able to make it through, and talk about, some of the traumatic experiences in their lives. So for today's episode they take on an age-old question: is laughter really the best medicine? 

The boys also share personal stories of how having a sense of humor has helped them, why they think many service men and women have darker senses of humor, and some tips and tricks on improving your own sense of humor.

Thank you to our partner on this episode, TRIO! Find out more below:

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Happy Monday FINE Family! 

Have you ever felt like an outcast amongst any group of people, or even to yourself?

On todays episode, the boys discuss the different ways that they have learned to deal with acceptance both internally and externally, how they have been forced to accept difficult situations in their lives, tips and tricks to accept difficult situations in your own life, and why they think acceptance is so important for veterans transitioning out of military service. 

Thank you to our partner on this episode, TRIO! Find out more below:

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Happy Monday FINE Family! On today's episode we are going to discuss: Depression! Yaaaaay!

The boys are joined by retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant Kristen Rubio to talk about depression symptoms, causes, how they deal with it, and much more. The crew discuss the impact their time in service has had on their own depression, and finish up the episode by sharing a heartfelt message from a listener.

Thank you to our sponsors for this episode, Smart Local 265, and our partner, TRIO! Find out more below:

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Keep in touch with Kristen on TikTok at @krubio37 or email her at [email protected] for information on how you can utilize her personal training services!

If your palms are sweaty, knees weak and arms are heavy you could either be Marshall Mathers, or have experience with the topic for today's episode: ANXIETY.

Anxiety is characterized by several symptoms and is listed in 11 different diagnoses in the DSM 5, and is an experience we feel many are familiar with. So on today's episode, Eric and Brad dive into what anxiety is, the symptoms, their experiences with it, where they think it comes from, and how to deal with it. The boys are joined in conversation by their friend, 14-year Navy Corpsman and P.H.A.T. Family member, Ty Watson.

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Happy Monday FINE Family!

After covering an array of topics from the stages of grief to toxic workplaces the boys wanted to cover one common aspect of many of the episodes discussed this far: how to ask for help.

They discuss times in their lives where they've asked for help, why they think it is so hard for men and for veterans to ask for help, and what you can do if you are having a hard time asking for help.

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors of this episode, Smart Local 265, Cas Cauliflower Pizzas, Sergeant Stickers, and TRIO! Find out more below:

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On today's episode, Eric and Brad break in the new microphones and cover what it feels like to fail as a parent. They talk about the different parenting styles, how they were parented in comparison to how they parent their children, and what someone can do when they feel like they have failed as a parent. To close out the episode, the boys read advice submitted by our listeners and other members of the Fine Family, to give some grace to others that have ever felt like they have failed as a parent.

Thank you to our sponsors for this episode, Smart Local 265, Cas Cauliflower Pizzas, and Sergeant Stickers! Find out more below:

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www.cascauliflowerpizza.com - Enter "Fine Family" before your name in the shipping address and get a free pizza with your first order!

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The FINE Family gets together with Chris James, local veteran, artist, outdoorsman and employee of our sponsor, SMART Local 265, to talk about the significant impact being outdoors has on mental health. The boys share their mutual experiences with how being outdoors has been incredibly beneficial to each of them, and they finish up talking about the upcoming festival, Heroes, Hogs, and Hot Rods.

And a huge THANK YOU to our sponsor of this episode Smart Local 265!

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The FINE Family is back in full swing a day after the Memorial Day weekend to discuss a topic that has affected us all: bullies.

Something that used to be chalked up as a normal piece of adolescence has become a phenomena with startling statistics involving suicide at young ages due to being bullied nonstop, and Brad, Melanie, and Eric decide to unpack it all as best as they can.

The crew shares their personal stories with being bullied in school and in the military, with their experiences varying widely. Then they finish it up with not only discussing how to deal with a bully, but how to deal with it if YOU are the bully.

And a huge THANK YOU to our sponsors of this episode, The Horton Group and Smart Local 265!

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ERIC'S BASEMENT IS REAL. Eric wanted to christen the new space by having our resident LPC/unicorn Melanie back to talk about psychedelics and their relationship with mental health. The trio also tackle the different types and classifications of psychedelics, along with a bit of their personal experiences with the topic.

And a huge THANK YOU to our sponsor of this episode, The Horton Group! The Horton Group, Leading clients to a higher level of performance. 

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Time again for another Mental Health Monday with Melanie!

Sleep Hygiene is so important when it comes to our overall mental health. Let's face it, without a good night's sleep, our minds cannot function very well.

Melanie gives eight tips that can help us with having better sleep hygiene.