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.

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.

After inheriting his family plumbing business amid tragedy and growing it into a $13 million company, Nate Agentis hit burnout—and found a new calling helping tradespeople build healthier lives, not just bigger businesses.

As mental health conversations gain momentum in the trades, these six podcasts are breaking stigma and offering honest stories, practical tools, and support for tradespeople who don’t want to face challenges alone.

RUGGED Mind and Body’s Road Show events brought tradespeople together for golf, community, and honest conversations about burnout, reinforcing the importance of investing in both personal well-being and professional growth.

Journeyman plumber Omar Harris shares how his love of cooking, family time, and simple meal prep helps him stay healthier, save time, and thrive on demanding jobsites.

From feeding a llama at dawn to leading a veteran-first plumbing company, this inspiring story follows Tulsa contractor and Army Special Forces veteran Antonio Delacerda’s journey to purpose, mental wellness, and connection through the trades.

In Part 1 of our interview with Omar Harris, we discuss his love of cooking and family — and how meal prepping has changed his life on the jobsite.