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RUGGED MIND AND BODY

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April 2026

Volume: 2
Edition: 1

This issue of RUGGED Mind and Body magazine is full of inspiration, information and resources. Our cover story will blow you away; Shaun Carlyon’s tenacity to never give up is incredible.

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Rising From the Ashes

After surviving childhood trauma, business failures and the psychological toll of firefighting, Shaun Carlyon confronts his years-long battle with addiction to rebuild his life — and help others do the same.
April 1, 2026
Nicole Meyer

Follow the harrowing yet hopeful journey of Shaun Carlyon as he battles childhood trauma, the physical and mental tolls of firefighting, and a life-threatening addiction to rebuild his life and launch a mission to help other tradespeople find their voice.


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A Breath of Fresh Air

When he’s not solving problems in the field, HVAC Service Technician Adam Nasser finds peace in the outdoors.
April 1, 2026
Nicole Meyer

Follow the inspiring journey of Adam Nasser, from his humble beginnings in Lebanon to becoming an award-winning HVAC technician in Colorado who balances the high-pressure world of service calls with the restorative power of the great outdoors.


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Keeping the System Running: How Chiropractic Care Can Benefit Tradespeople

Built on similar principles, utilizing chiropractic care in the trades can be a natural fit for many skilled workers.
April 1, 2026

Explore how chiropractic care mirrors the precision of the skilled trades to help workers restore their "human machine," reduce chronic pain, and protect their most valuable tool—their bodies.


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Stress, Isolation and the Trades: Why Support Networks Matter

Practical, evidence-based strategies to strengthen social and professional connections
April 1, 2026

Discover how trades professionals can combat the unique pressures of isolation and burnout by building intentional support networks that act as "preventive maintenance" for their mental well-being.


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Mental and Physical Fortitude: The Power of Exercise and Meditation

RUGGED’s new Jobsite Safety columnist shares her personal journey with physical and mental health.
April 1, 2026

Meet Valerie A. Stakes, RUGGED’s new columnist, as she shares her powerful journey of using endurance training and meditation to build the mental and physical resilience needed to navigate a life-changing cancer diagnosis.


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The Cost of Carrying It All: Why Leaders in the Trades Must Stop Suffering in Silence

By starting with five simple steps, trades leaders can build a support system that makes them sharper, calmer and more consistent.
April 1, 2026
Nate Agentis

Discover how trades leaders can overcome the hidden mental and operational costs of "carrying it all" by implementing five practical strategies to build a more sustainable, sharp, and connected professional life.


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