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Get an inside look at the latest RUGGED Mind and Body initiatives, featuring an inspiring cover story on Mary-Anne Bowcott, a recap of the record-breaking Philadelphia Road Show, and expert advice on building a healthier, safer workforce.
The fourth and largest RUGGED Mind and Body Road Show in Pennsylvania brought Philadelphia-area tradespeople together for an evening of food, golf, and essential strategies for tackling workplace stress and burnout.
Stop running a trade business and start carrying it—discover three essential habits healthy leaders use to build systems, delegate effectively, and transition out of constant emergency mode.
Companies that embrace Total Worker health can differentiate themselves in a competitive hiring market and attract younger workers entering the trades.
By adopting a Total Worker Health approach, HVAC and plumbing companies can protect their teams from unique trade hazards while gaining a competitive edge in recruiting and retaining top talent.
After overcoming a turbulent past marked by abuse, addiction, and poverty, tradeswoman Mary-Anne Bowcott is using her successful plumbing career to give back to global communities in need through The Impact Project.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.