https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us In our latest episode, Thornton discusses his path from addiction and personal struggle to becoming a purpose-driven leader in the trades.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23317 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:54:06 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23317-phcppros-off-the-cuff-podcast-giving-a-damn-better-with-temecula-winnelsons-scott-thornton thornton.jpg Learn five practical, evidence-based strategies to support daily wellness and nutrition for trades professionals.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23298 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23298-daily-wellness-and-nutrition-habits-for-trades-professionals Daily Wellness and Nutrition Habits for Trades Professionals.jpg The partnership brings sensory-inclusive training and tools to Dayco technicians, improving at-home service for customers with sensory needs.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23273 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:29:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23273-dayco-systems-launches-sensory-inclusive-at-home-service-with-kulturecity Dayco Systems Launches Sensory-Inclusive At-Home Service With KultureCity.jpg 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.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23159 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23159-stress-isolation-and-the-trades-why-support-networks-matter 1.jpg 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.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23157 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23157-keeping-the-system-running-how-chiropractic-care-can-benefit-tradespeople iStock-1173641312.jpg 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.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23156 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23156-mental-and-physical-fortitude-the-power-of-exercise-and-meditation RUGGED_Stakes.jpg 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.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23155 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23155-the-cost-of-carrying-it-all-why-leaders-in-the-trades-must-stop-suffering-in-silence iStock-1292750991.jpg 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.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23154 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23154-rising-from-the-ashes 20251206_164924.jpg This program honors member companies that have demonstrated strong safety practices and innovative approaches to achieving high safety and health standards.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23218 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:43:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23218-contractors-earn-top-mcaa-cna-safety-awards Contractors Earn Top MCAA-CNA Safety Awards.jpg The free event will take place on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the Topgolf King of Prussia location in Pennsylvania. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23200 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:28:38 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23200-rugged-mind-and-body-to-host-next-road-show-in-philadelphia Untitled design - 2026-03-27T112820.826.png Learn five practical, evidence-based strategies to strengthen social and professional connections.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23149 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:27:05 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23149-stress-isolation-and-the-trades-why-support-networks-matter RUGGED Resources_March.jpg This month, we recognize Derrick Steward, a U.S. Air Force veteran and owner of Stewards Plumbing in Berwick, Pennsylvania. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23117 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:52:39 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23117-rugged-resilience-spotlight-derrick-steward Copy of Copy of Copy of Copy of Copy of RUGGED Resilience (1080 x 1350 px) (667 x 500 px) (1).png The new initiative with The Worker Institute at Cornell and New York Building Foundation represents a unified, multi-trade effort to de-stigmatize mental health issues and prioritize worker wellbeing.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23095 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:18:15 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23095-ny-building-foundation-supports-launch-of-peer-support-network-aiming-to-curb-suicide-rates-in-unionized-construction NY Building Foundation Supports Launch of Peer Support Network Aiming to Curb Suicide Rates in Unionized Construction.jpg The program is tailored to meet the specific needs of the workforce with services offered onsite and online.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23094 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:10:10 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23094-new-wellness-workdays-program-integrates-mental-health-trauma-support-and-safety-training-for-construction-workers New Wellness Workdays Program Integrates Mental Health, Trauma Support and Safety Training for Construction Workers.jpg Steve Smith, editor, PHC News magazine, and Nicole Meyer, digital strategy manager and editor, RUGGED Mind and Body magazine, will discuss RUGGED and talk to other industry professionals about their personal and professional journeys and the importance of mental health and wellness in the trades.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23071 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:07:56 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23071-phcppros-team-to-speak-about-rugged-mind-and-body-initiative-at-installershow-nyc PHCPPros Team to Speak About RUGGED Mind and Body Initiative at InstallerSHOW NYC.jpg Long, irregular hours; seasonal employment with intermittent layoffs; frequent travel with time away from family; overnight and holiday shutdowns; and unrealistic deadline demands

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23042 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23042-the-silent-crisis-understanding-and-preventing-suicide-in-the-construction-industry TW0326_mental health support.jpg Discover five practical, evidence‑based steps that trades professionals can use to reduce the impact of SAD during winter months. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23055 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23055-mental-health-care-for-trades-professionals-during-winter Mental Health Care for Trades Professionals During Winter.jpg Drug-related overdose deaths and deaths by suicide declined 28.8% and 1.7% year over year, respectively, according to the most recent data from NABTU and CPWR.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22954 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:48:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22954-construction-fatal-overdose-suicide-rates-dropped-in-2024 Construction Fatal Overdose, Suicide Rates Dropped in 2024.webp RUGGED Mind and Body, alongside Vanguard Sponsor Cintas, has shared a new video highlighting the need to provide mental health and wellness support for tradespeople.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22932 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:11:55 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22932-watch-rugged-mind-and-bodys-partnership-with-cintas-continues-to-support-the-trades Cintas x RUGGED.jpg This fifth iteration will build on nearly a decade of data to inform training, outreach, and National Ladder Safety Month.
 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22770 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:57:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22770-american-ladder-institute-launches-2026-ladder-safety-training-and-citations-survey American Ladder Institute Launches 2026 Ladder Safety Training and Citations Survey.jpg In addition to sharing magazines and mental health resources, RUGGED will be giving away a luxury wellness prize bundle and plushies of its new mascot, RUGGED the Rhino.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22756 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:24:10 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22756-rugged-mind-and-body-to-promote-mental-health-and-wellness-at-2026-ahr-expo RUGGED Mind and Body to Promote Mental Health and Wellness at 2026 AHR Expo.jpg 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.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22699 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:51:53 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22699-hardship-healing-and-hope-for-the-trades 945A0839-open.jpg 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.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22704 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22704-mental-health-and-wellness-podcasts-for-the-trades iStock-2173152587.jpg 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.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22703 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22703-rugged-mind-and-body-hosts-second-and-third-road-shows Event Landscape 2.jpg Prostate cancer is highly survivable when caught early, yet many men—especially in the trades—delay screening, making regular checkups and open conversations a potentially lifesaving choice.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22702 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22702-lets-talk-about-it-breaking-the-silence-onprostate-cancer iStock-1482761888.jpg 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.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22701 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22701-its-all-in-the-preparation-one-plumbers-approach-to-family-and-food Photo Jun 11 2023-rsz.jpg Cutting through nutrition hype and influencer noise, this article returns to the basics—showing how everyday food choices, label reading, and balance can support not just physical health, but mental well-being too.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22700 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22700-nutrition-and-mental-health-part-4-practical-advice-for-daily-life iStock-2211334897.jpg At the 2026 Safety & Health Conference, attendees will have the opportunity to explore groundbreaking research on head protection during Breakout Session 3: Head Protection Research Results.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22693 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:59:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22693-virginia-tech-helmet-lab-presents-helmet-safety-research-at-2026-safety-and-health-conference Virginia Tech Helmet Lab Presents Helmet Safety Research at 2026 Safety & Health Conference.jpg Explore the neuroscience of nutrition and mental health—how diet, gut health, neurotransmitters, and hormones shape mood, energy, and emotional balance—in this in-depth article by Kalea Abernathy, LPC, and Peter Yibo Pan.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22687 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 06:46:38 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22687-nutrition-and-mental-health-part-3-the-neuroscience-behind-it-all iStock-1063792808.jpg Learn how Bill Heffernan, LCPC, CEAP, co-founder of ScreenSafe, is helping organizations build safer, drug-free workplaces through customized consulting and comprehensive Drug-Free Workplace Program solutions.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22692 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22692-cruelty-has-a-cost-how-bullying-harms-mental-health-and-business-performance iStock-1193706317.jpg