In today's compelling episode, the dynamic duo Brad and Eric team up with esteemed guest, John Haberkamp, to delve into an issue near to our hearts: hypervigilance in veterans. They'll navigate through the rough waters of recognizing, coping, and responding to hypervigilance, a stark reality for many who've served. Listen in as our hosts and guest explore the critical transition from military life to civilian streets, and the unexpected vigilance that tags along. They also unpack the importance of having a caring circle, slowing down the brain, and decoding the color codes of awareness. Plus, get ready for riveting personal tales, from startling boot camp memories to the subtle tensions in a grocery store aisle.

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In this episode of the I’m F.I.N.E. podcast, hosts Eric Peterson and Brad Stosiek delve into the topic of isolation and loneliness. Discover why we evolved to feel loneliness, how it impacts our mental and physical health, and how our upbringing can influence our feelings of loneliness in adulthood. The hosts candidly share their personal experiences and offer tips on navigating these often overwhelming emotions. Don't miss their engaging, humorous, and empathetic take on this universal human experience.

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In today's debrief, Brad and Eric courageously navigate the no man's land of social encounters in "I'm F.I.N.E. with Being Socially Awkward." Our hosts don their most genuine personas to share the comedic yet relatable tales of their struggles with social awkwardness, from Eric's familial faux pas at a restaurant to Brad's bloody nose in the pursuit of childhood romance. The guys unpack the heavy rucksack of social anxieties, touching on how their military training both sharpened and skewed their social caliber, leaving them sometimes out of sync with civilian life's subtler rhythms.

In a heartfelt camaraderie, Brad and Eric offer their own frontline strategies to improve social fortifications, including the surprising solace found in supportive peer groups, therapy, and the therapy of laughter in recognizing one's own idiosyncrasies. They march through the dense thicket of social stigmatization, aiming to plant the flag of acceptance in the heart of our collective awkward universe.

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Join us, won't you? Reload your coping mechanisms and let's lock 'n load for another round of I'm F.I.N.E., where it's okay to be a soldier in the army of the socially unorthodox!