In this week's episode, Kevin gets personal about something he's been struggling with, how it came to his attention, and what he's doing about it. We all need to have corner men in our lives to help us when we're going through the fights of life, and this is an excellent example of what that could look like. The storms or fights in life are not always obvious to those going through them; sometimes, we need a brother, a wife, or a friend to come alongside us to point them out and walk through them with us.

Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecords

Huberman episode referenced in the show.
https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/understanding-and-conquering-depression

Nole's playlist. "It's Joyful & Triumphant"
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgsYiTgTnQzng8WwyPgeMikrFKaeIa9sg&si=i8QVtS_vXcZMLIj4

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In this week's episode, we're talking through 5 ways to affirm your children without creating a spoiled child that's intolerable to be around and unable to operate in society. These points come to us from a great email Kevin received from Men in the Arena and it contains great points that both of us learned from, so we know you will too.

Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecords

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The Fire Up Progam video.
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https://www.instagram.com/thefireyoucarry/

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It might be time to start saying no. It might be time to take a break. Yes, you are tough; yes, you can do more, help more, show up more, but should you? At what point are you doing too much and sacrificing in the areas that you claim to be the most important? 

Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!
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The Fire Up Progam video.
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In this week's episode, Kevin and Nole delve into the phenomenon of the false summit. Many of us have encountered this during our adventures out in the wilds, and like many things we come in contact with in the physical world, it contains some poignant life lessons. We also dig into using these principles as training tools by working through ways to harden your resilience and build your mental toughness using the false summit.

Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecords

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The Fire Up Progam video.
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In this week's episode, we discuss the movie "Nefarious" and the demonic influence in our world. We also get into what make "home", home. We've got a handful of uplifting stories and a unique call to action for you that we hope you can help us out with. We love you guys; keep carrying the fire.

Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecords

SickMitts!
https://www.amazon.com/SickMitts-Spin-Grip-Comfortable-Accessories/dp/B0CVNPP7GN/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=rDOGN&content-id=amzn1.sym.b0f81224-c575-416a-93d9-20e612928432%3Aamzn1.symc.c7d845cb-4910-45f5-9826-0c6eb52c18fa&pf_rd_p=b0f81224-c575-416a-93d9-20e612928432&pf_rd_r=N1X1SMMVMD083HK9G4K7&pd_rd_wg=HUGaj&pd_rd_r=fdfda63b-d371-4e0c-a87e-d1c81c42fd20&ref_=pd_hp_d_atf_ci_mcx_mr_ca_hp_atf_d

Nefarious.
https://www.amazon.com/Nefarious-Sean-Patrick-Flanery/dp/B0BZSJ46KZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=35UAY6MMHJR98&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-Kb32Mq3FACkggZHHCKFpuJnxv_RZ3fy5Mc54W8WoKJP7ZGruIwIwrPS6gXmm08hZ0Wdpdp93nkbFSr1iik2V0NIVhOR5nFt0SFr7Gw57dgSNFHREXMTeq82Bwnf1EJZ_Z-UBc2PR5OMwD2a_rl8WsmOJ2tTdkH-FlhCvDA2AM3s37sAsvKPW8gGpfaqn0uF21En5nfbghTwhBIv-Cz9BfQ5XqCrnDMlA34NcaC_iBc.5pVpwn67IiF_65OOSM4U-eLYplV4I_avuERyu--J0o0&dib_tag=se&keywords=nefarious&qid=1727578508&s=instant-video&sprefix=nefa%2Cinstant-video%2C251&sr=1-1

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In this week's episode, we are talking about the detrimental effects of ineffective or nonexistent communication down the chain of command. In the large organization we work for, there often seems to be a lack of communication as to why things are done, what the mission is, or the reasons behind it; we have found this to be very detrimental for a whole host of reasons. We also tie this into communication at home with our wives and families, how we can do a better job in those arenas, and why that's important. Additionally, we talk briefly about how to best communicate up the chain of command for those of us on the lower ends of the leadership structure and why this is equally important and must be done properly.

Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecords

Sign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!
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MyZone facility code for The Fire You Carry: CALIFUS001

Get $60 off a MZ-Switch Heart Rate Monitor!
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The Fire Up Progam video.
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The Fire You Carry Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/thefireyoucarry/


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In this week's episode, we are joined by Captian Ben Vernon of San Diego City Fire. During a routine medical call, Ben and one of his fellow firefighters found themselves fighting for their lives and wound up getting stabbed multiple times. Ben takes us through that harrowing experience and then details how it dramatically changed his life, almost ending it. This riveting episode contains graphic descriptions of violence and some profanity, so if you are sensitive to that type of content, listener discretion is advised.

Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecords

Ben Vernon's Website.
http://benvernon.com/

Ben Vernon on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/benjaminvernonpublicspeaker/

Ben's Imagination of what a psychiatrist would be like.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpZ02A9aUVQ&t=31s&ab_channel=SaturdayNightLive

Video breakdown by Ben.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvF1QO6PZJ8&ab_channel=RaisingDadsPodcast

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The Fire Up Progam video.
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In this week's episode, Kevin and Nole discuss some of the cons and costs associated with being firemen. They endeavor to answer, "Would you still sign up if you knew what you know now about the job?". While the main topic here is the difficulties our department and so many others are experiencing, we know that guys in the "civilian" world will also be able to relate to most of this. When times get tough as you work to provide for a family and build a career, what's the best path forward? What are some best practices to implement as you launch into a new career in the fire service or anywhere else? Let us know your thoughts; we'd love to hear from you! 

Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecords

Sign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!
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MyZone facility code for The Fire You Carry: CALIFUS001

Get $60 off a MZ-Switch Heart Rate Monitor!
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The Fire Up Progam video.
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The Fire You Carry Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/thefireyoucarry/


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The world has sold us on the idea that we deserve to be comfortable at every moment. The world is wrong. Embracing that idea is keeping us mediocre; it's keeping us stuck. It's keeping us from growing. We need to step up as men and put in the hard work to do the right thing instead of the expedient thing. We need to embrace suffering and discomfort because that is where we grow and begin to reach our full potential. 

Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecords

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MyZone facility code for The Fire You Carry: CALIFUS001

Get $60 off a MZ-Switch Heart Rate Monitor!
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The Fire Up Progam video.
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In this week's episode, Nole talks about stolen valor. This is an issue that has emerged on the national political stage and while we don't really do current events this is an issue that falls in line with our mission here at The Fire You Carry. For those in the civilian world, this episode should be helpful for you to better understand what stolen valor means and what you can or should do about it. For those in the veteran community, this episode should also give you some ways to think about this and some ideas on how to approach it when you come in contact with it. 

Big thank you to My Epic and Facedown Records for the use of their song "Hail" in our podcast!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz2RZThURTU&ab_channel=FacedownRecords

Sign up for our 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb!
https://corehealthandfitnessevents.regfox.com/911-memorial-climb

Sign up for a class at The Fire Up Program!
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MyZone facility code for The Fire You Carry: CALIFUS001

Get $60 off a MZ-Switch Heart Rate Monitor!
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The Fire Up Progam video.
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https://www.instagram.com/thefireyoucarry/


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