Solefully Casual with Matt Frates

Happy Thanksgiving to the Solefully Casual family! Closing out the Thanksgiving season, Matty Ice gets personal in taking you on a tour of his own Thanksgiving history. From favorite foods to remembering loved ones, take a peak behind the curtain. Be safe and hug as many loved ones as you can on this day.

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The factual history of what is taught about the "first" Thanksgiving isn't so pure as we have been made to believe. It's complicated and bloody, but the idea behind what the holiday has become is still very intact. This year, focus less on the negative, and more on the way we can focus our attention on unity, grace, and giving back to our fellow human.

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We are born into family without much choice, but family can also take on different forms as our life goes on. Even in the America, where the emphasis from the nuclear family has shifted to a more dynamic outlook, the concept and lesson remains the same: family is important. Whether that family is one of friends, blood, or a mixture of both, we should all be thankful for the memories we have with them.

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Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States and it crushes families and social circles. November has become a month to recognize the survivors of suicide, both the aggrieved and those from unsuccessful attempts. It can be lonely and this episode is meant to highlight how we can help those suffering. In times of need it can feel helpless, but finding out we are not alone helps.

Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: afsp.org
Suicide Prevention Lifelife: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Suicide Prevention Resource Center: https://www.sprc.org/

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Continuing the Thursday theme of thankfulness, this episode dives into the concept of change. It's one of life's inevitable elements, and humans tend to be more averse to change than accepting. Perhaps this is a mistake as change can lead to some life's greatest discoveries. That, is something to be thankful for.

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November is National Caregivers Month, and caregivers make up nearly 90 million people nationally. The cycle of life can be cruel, and at some point in our lives we give care or need care. Whether patient or caregiver, it is a strong physical and emotional burden. Resources for caregivers can be sparse, and this episode is meant to give all the caregivers their proper praise and to inform on places you can go to find information. Reach out and help others this time of year.

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During the month of November, Matty Ice is dedicating each Thursday episode to an aspect of his life he is thankful for. In this episode he goes over the concept of friends and friendship. Unlike family, we can choose our friends. There are different kind of friends and levels of friendships, and they all have an impact on our lives.

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November 1st is slowly becoming the day that starts the Christmas season. While this new trend is driven by retail markets, the consequences of forgetting the meaning of Thanksgiving come with a heavy price. Host Matty Ice plans to use this show to highlight those ways we can help others, while empowering you, the listener, to figure out ways you can give to those in need.

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Have you ever lost your train of thought? So has Matty Ice. This episode was intended to teach about the history of Halloween, but in the middle of recording it changed to focusing on how we can continue to build up our community through Halloween. Whether it's with neighbors, friends, or family, the traditions of trick or treating can bring people together, and we need more of that in this world.

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Television is debatably in a "golden era" in 2021, and even with so many options only certain shows stand out. As a part of a relationship goal, Matty Ice and his wife watch shows together in order to make the time to nurture their relationship. A show they discovered in 2021 has been "Ted Lasso", and while so many TV shows leave you with mixed emotions, "Ted Lasso" beams with positivity. Outside the positive vibes, the show weaves in many themes that connect to our daily lives, from adversity to mental health awareness, and Matty Ice speaks to how it can inspire us to do more in these last two months.

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