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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...

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, thei...

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 tim...

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 membe...

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. A...

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 t...

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...

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.

Marijuana has come a long way in the past few years, but its history in American culture spans back over a century ago. Today, Eric and Brad get into the history of the devil's lettuce and discuss its relationship to mental health in their personal lives along with what science has shown. Then our co-hosts are joined by Acting Executive Director of Balanced Veterans Network (BVN), Jen Baxter....

Happy Mental Health Monday everyone! On this episode, Melanie teaches us a variety of exercises that we can use to help strengthen the vagus nerve in our bodies.

Hey there Fine Family and welcome to another episode of the I'm F.I.N.E Podcast where today Brad and Eric explore the growing world of peer support groups.  They discuss the origins, types, pros and cons, and share their personal stories with attending peer support groups in their own lives with their friend and leader of a local veteran peer support group Lima Charlie, Mike Pinkul.  Lima Char...

Welcome to the sixth installment of the I'm F.I.N.E. Mental Health Mondays video series with Licensed Professional Counselor, Melanie McCummiskey. On this video, Melanie dives into body image and body dysmorphia. Presented by, Project Headspace & Timing. Learn more at http://projectheadspaceandtiming.com/.

Happy Monday F.I.N.E. Fam! Eric and Brad explore toxic cultures and workplaces by discussing where the terminology came from and how it started, to tip and tricks you can use if you have left a toxic workplace or if you have to work in a toxic workplace. The boys share their personal stories in dealing with toxic behaviors in their military and professional lives, and wrap up the episode reading s...

Though it originated in the 1980's, toxic masculinity has risen in popularity in the past decade and with its resurgence comes some tension. No, not all men are terrible, and yes, there are plenty of examples of positive masculinity in the world, but toxic masculinity is something that has become more prevalent today and should be addressed as much as the latter. On today's episode, Eric a...

It doesn't take someone perusing through the depths of the internet very long to see examples of frustration, hate, and depression strewn about social media, but where does it all come from, and why do people feel that they are able to act in such a way to complete strangers?! On today's episode, Eric and Brad dive into some significant statistics on how social media affects mental health,...

On this episode of the podcast Brad and Eric discuss the relationship between mental health and racism, and how their individual racial identities have affected their own mental health. Our hosts are then joined by Theodis Pace, President of the Kankakee Chapter of the NAACP. Theodis discusses his background, how acts of racism have affected his own mental health, and the collaborative effort of t...

Happy Monday F.I.N.E. Family! We used to think that therapy was limited to laying on a leather couch and staring at the ceiling while someone sitting out of view took notes. Luckily that is not always the case as we have learned in past episodes, and on this episode Seth Burkey from Harvard MedTech stopped by to blow our minds by explaining Vx Therapy, a comprehensive treatment program for veteran...

For many people out there, present company included, we tend to be our worst enemy. Regardless of how hard you have worked, the successes you have experienced, and the compliments you may have received, it is easy to still see what you could have done better, or worse, that you are unworthy of it all. So on today's episode, Brad and Eric decide to tackle two afflictions that weigh heavily on t...

Happy New Year! With many looking to set New Years resolutions, we decided to open up 2023 by talking to someone who could motivate anyone looking to keep a focus on their goals, regardless of the obstacles that may be standing in the way. Our guest has climbed 6 of the 7 summits (highest mountains of each of the 7 traditional continents) with the seventh, Mt. Everest, on his radar for later this...

Around this time of year many people out there experience what is known as "The Holiday Blues." On this episode Brad and Eric dive in to what the Holiday Blues is, what causes it, and how to deal with it. In addition to that, our hosts talk about what it was like to experience holidays while overseas, and Brad has some news to announce to end the episode on a high note!  I'm F.I.N.E....

This has been a hard year for many people, our hosts included. Getting into the holiday season after losing a loved one can be extremely difficult, so Brad and Eric wanted to lift spirits by sharing their favorite Christmas miracle stories. It is their hope that by doing so, it may help get you into the holiday spirit like it did for them. I'm F.I.N.E. Podcast is a division of Eric's non-p...

Welcome to the fifth installment of the I'm F.I.N.E. Mental Health Mondays video series with Licensed Professional Counselor, Melanie McCummiskey. On this video, Melanie dives into Mood and Personality Disorders. Presented by, Project Headspace & Timing. Learn more at http://projectheadspaceandtiming.com/.

Welcome to the fourth installment of the I'm F.I.N.E. Mental Health Mondays video series with Licensed Professional Counselor, Melanie McCummiskey. On this video, Melanie dives into Seasonal Affective Disorder. Presented by, Project Headspace & Timing. Learn more at http://projectheadspaceandtiming.com/.

Happy Thanksgiving! Around this time of year Brad and Eric realize that they may not have the best relationships with food. So on this episode, they welcome Certified Eating Psychology Coach Emily LaVoie for an incredibly enlightening conversation on the relationships people have with food, and how significant those relationships are, especially when someone is trying to lose weight or maintain an...

Welcome to the third installment of the I'm F.I.N.E. Mental Health Mondays video series with Licensed Professional Counselor, Melanie McCummiskey. On this video, Melanie explains all the different types of mental health providers to us and what they can and can't do. Presented by, Project Headspace & Timing. Learn more at http://projectheadspaceandtiming.com/.