Fire Department Chronicles with Jason Patton

Welcome back! A brand new episode of the Fitness, Wellness, and Longevity Podcast is live!

In this week's episode, our special guest is Jason Patton (Fire Department Chronicles and Fire Department Coffee). We cover many topics including becoming famous, staying grounded, mental health awareness month, and much more! Here is the complete rundown:

0:00 Intro

1:00 The Last 2 Years

3:30 New Discovery Channel Show

5:15 Basics of Mental Health

6:20 It's ok when you are down

7:30 How do you know when you have overreached?

8:40 Self Evaluation

9:30 Who helps you to stay humble?

10:45 Instagram Pulling People

11:30 Do I Have Control Over My Destiny?

13:30 Does Being A Fire Fighter Keep You Grounded?

14:20 Hanging With Stipe Mioci

16:00 Being a Famous Fire Fighter

17:20 What's The Worst Part About Being Famous?

18:10 Be Careful About Who You Surround Yourself With

19:20 Politics Of Being A Fire Fighter

20:41 Fire Fighters Don't Care

21:20 1st Amendment Rights

22:10 Cancel Culture

23:40 Learning From Fire Department Chronicles

24:30 Remaining Neutral in Videos

26:00 Men's Mental Health

27:30 How to Hug 101

28:40 Feeling Are A Beach Ball

29:40 How to Start a Heavy Conversation

30:00 Listen, Acknowledge, Validate

31:30 Stop Judging

32:30 Perception vs. Reality

33:20 Wake Up To Be Content

34:30 Trauma

36:00 Self Worth Was In The External

37:30 Everyone Has Problems

38:40 Sticks in a Bundle Are Unbreakable

39:10 Negativity

40:30 Being a Beacon

41:20 What Makes You Happy?

42:30 What Feels Heavy?

44:00 Fire Fighting Shows

45:00 Rescue Me

46:00 Suicide in Fire Fighting

47:15 Supporting Fire Fighters

48:30 Helping First Responders

49:30 Be True to Who You Are

51:00 Outro

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Getting Started...

Depression and anxiety are more prevalent than ever in America since the start of the pandemic. One of the most accessible and consistent conservative treatments for anxiety and depression is regular exercise. Paradoxically however, people are having a hard time getting started with an exercise program because they are unmotivated (caused by anxiety and depression).

Here is a helpful toolkit for getting started:

• Adopt a mindset: Some exercise is better than none.

• Lower exercise intensity if feeling anxious.

• Move a little every day.

• Break up sedentary time with standing or movement breaks.

• Plan your workouts like appointments by blocking off the time in your calendar.

Need some more help with finding tools and motivation? Listen to this week’s podcast with Scott Hagnas to learn more!

Legacy, Routine, and Shirtless Food Reviews with Rudy Arcara

Welcome back! It is my pleasure to welcome this week's special guest Rudy Arcara to the Fitness, Wellness, and Longevity Podcast. Rudy is a personal trainer and fitness instructor in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, Florida. He is one the greatest football players to come out of Westchester County, NY, winning two state championships with Harrison High School before moving on to play Division 1 Football at Iona College in New Rochelle, NY.

After graduating from Iona, Rudy sustained a back injury that left him in debilitating pain and unfortunately led Rudy to becoming addicted to prescription pain medication. Rudy and his family decided to seek treatment in South Florida and that's where Rudy's journey started moving in a more uplifting direction. After become sober, Rudy decided to ditch a more corporate gig in favor of his passion: fitness and coaching. His story resonates with not only those in the recovery community, but also the post graduate athletes looking for purpose after a life of competition.

I appreciate Rudy for coming on the podcast and being so honest and candid. I am sure his story and words of wisdom will not only educate but inspire those who listen. If you like this podcast, please subscribe!