Most unhealthy behaviors begin as a fun/recreational activity that displaces other priorities in our life. These behaviors are known as "process addiction." Men who monitor behavior and have guard rails to hold them accountable for healthy behavior are effective at avoiding addiction.

In this episode, Miles and Redlight discuss practical steps to addressing the following questions:

What are some typical processes that men get caught up in?

How do I know if I have a problem?

What can I do to improve?

What can others do for me?

What can I do for a friend who is showing patterns of unhealthy behaviors?

What are some resources available?

Controlling substance use is critical if you strive towards improvement and pursue a greater good. If you have a severe problem with a substance, don't hesitate to contact a professional. Because most men use a substance, let's investigate how we can maintain control to avoid the substance controlling us.

In this episode, Miles and Redlight discuss practical steps to addressing the following questions:

What are some typical substances?

How do I know if I have a problem?

What can I do to improve?

What can others do for me?

What can I do for a friend that is showing patterns of overuse?

What are some resources available?

When you feel overwhelmed and frustrated, how do you deal with it? Does your decision improve the situation or create additional problems? Sometimes, men use substances to relieve stress and challenges, which can create additional problems.

In this episode Miles and Redlight introduce a series of the use of substances to self-medicate or escape from our challenges. This can create bad habits that result in behaviors that get in the way of us hitting virtuous targets and impacting the relationships in our lives. Following this episode Miles and Redlight will discuss both Substance and Process adictive behaviors that Men gravitate towards to deal with frustration. The purpose of this podcast is not to shame anyone but to put men on a virtuous path of improvement.

Prayer is the daily discipline of communicating with your creator to strengthen your faith. This is essential to a virtuous leader's quest for truth and guidance.

In this episode, Miles and Possum discuss why virtuous leaders have faith, how prayer provides answers, and how prayer is the antidote to worry.

In F3 we are not just a workout group, we are a leadership development group. One of the key areas that we believe are essential to life as a virtuous high-impact man is to continually grow and challenge our faith. The public manifestation of our faith is what happens in meetings. Faith is best understood, practiced, and refined through meeting of others that share a belief system.

In this episode Miles, Redlight, and Special Guest Brass Monkey discuss essential components of Meeting to strengthen our belief system. Why is it essential to attend a meeting in person? Is there something that happens that cannot occur in isolation? Should high-impact men seek leadership roles related to a belief system? What would a congregation and shepherd do without high-impact men in the audience? These are some of the questions addressed in this episode.

Influential leaders aren't just effective they are virtuous. By being virtuous, leaders answer to a higher divine power. This divine power is external to humanity and must be understood to pursue virtue effectively. Would you happen to know what your belief system is? Do you invest time in studying or the daily exploration of the foundations of faith?

In this episode Miles, Redlight, and special guest Flamingo investigate study techniques to further strengthen, challenge, and understand a variety of belief systems.

A man that is accelerating has many relationships that are concentrically prioritized. One of those relationships is the vertical relationship with a mentor that we call a "Whetstone" in F3. There are many barriers for men to pursue and accept the role of a Whetstone, but one thing is for sure, that is, all men need one.

In this episode Miles and Redlight, with special guest Possum discuss how critical a Whetstone is for men. They also discuss the benefits of being a Whetstone. Possum brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as a mentor that understands how to have Hard Looks and Tough Talks with Love.

A man and his shorties are the one relationship that can't be broken. While many aspects of raising children apply to both sons and daughters, there are unique aspects that dads should be aware of when raising girls to be strong and confident women.

In this episode, Miles and Redlight, with special guest Pyro, discuss how to be a great dad to a daughter. Many influencers are seeking your daughter's attention. Miles, Redlight, and Pyro discuss how dads can keep their daughter's attention away from threats and focus on a safe and effective father-daughter relationship. We discuss some difficult and controversial topics and how they should influence how we raise our daughters. The Growth model is also discussed to make sure that connection, boundaries, good & bad integration, and responsibility are part of the role of father when raising daughters.

A man and his shorties are the one relationship that cannot be broken. Have you considered the difference between boys and girls? HIM Whetstone their own sons to navigate the challenges in life. When it comes to raising boys into men how does our past impact the way we parent? How does the growth model (bonding, boundaries, good/bad, and responsibility) relate to raising boys?

In this episode, Miles and Redlight along with special guest Clove discuss best practices for raising boys into HIM. Clove has many years of experience working with youth, coaching, and his own children.

Special thanks to Clove for creating this new beat with an original F3 mix.

A Man and his children is the one relationship that cannot be broken. The father-and-child relationship still exists regardless of how far the Man moves away. The most successful HIM-Shorty relationships are when the Man sacrifices everything, accepts the significance of his role, and how commitment leads to freedom for his shorties.

In this episode Miles and Redlight discuss the sacrificial relationship between a Man and his Shorties. Special guest Honeybear shares some insightful tips and recommendations to help others invest in their relationships. The legacy of a father that bonds and invests in their children lasts forever.

Special thanks to Clove for the great music featured in this episode.