PREP and DEFEND

Off Duty Mental Fitness - with Travis Knabe and Charlie Brown

VenturAthlete.com - Tactical Fitness Leadership Episode 37

This episode features a conversation with Charlie Brown of Next Rung, Travis Knabe, and host Chris Ruano. 
This show will encourage you to 

  • Check in and Meet-Up with teammates this winter.
  • Continue to make group meetings and fitness a priority
  • Remove the stigma in pursuing mental wellness 
  • Join us on the next Fire-Up Program on Feb 8, 9, 10th.

During the winter months many seasonal employees can feel isolated and alone. For this reason it's important to make time to check in and me et-up with those in need of some camaraderie.

Access more mental wellness resources from guest Charlie Brown by visiting
Next Rung - Peer Support 

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