TW: Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Struggles

On this episode of Out of the Rut, X and Ron sit down with Ben Kohn - Executive Director of Hope for the Day (HFTD). HFTD is a Non-profit based out of Chicago, IL that specializes in Suicide Prevention through proactive means. What are those proactive means?

You'll have to tune in and find out! If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please do not hesitate to you or yourself help. You're not alone and it's ok to not be ok!

Suicide & Crisis Hotline: 988 HFTD

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YT/IG: ⁨@HOPEFORTHEDAY⁩

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Welcome Back to Out of the Rut!

Today, Kaitlyn, X, and Ron jump back into reddit stories! No theme, no pressure, all friendship!

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Another trip around the Sun, and the ruts continue! This week - Kaitlyn, Ron, and X sit down to discuss Resolutions and the perception of Yuppies today vs the perception in the days of old. They cover different types of resolutions, punching down vs punching up, and being on the receiving end of weaponized finances. So get your New Years' vision board ready and welcome in the new year with the crew from Out of the Rut!

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This week in Out of the Rut - X sits down with Kyle - A Chicago Fire Fighter to discuss the trails and tribulations of living the Fire Fighter life! He talks about the rut of discovering what direction to take in life, what going through the Academy was like, and the pride that comes with serving his community. So check your fire hydrants, double check how to spell 'Fahrenheit', and get ready to slide down an awesome pole!

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This week on Out of the Rut, X sits down with Ben (aka BenmeR) to discuss Ruts, his various careers in the music/entertainment, but most importantly his role as Director of Operations for Libenu - A non-profit that works to support adults and children with disabilities in the Chicagoland area. Ben touches on the fun of being a young dad, never shying away from new opportunities, and tackling life with child like wonderment.

If you are interested in learning more about Libenu and potentially supporting their cause, check them out at libenu.org.

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It's Tuesday! Which means it's time for another episode of Out of the Rut! This week - Billy and X sit down with Matt Huston. Matt most currently works in training & development in the insurance industry, but has covered a lot of ground throughout his professional career and by proxy climbed himself out of MANY ruts! So, throw on some comfy pajamas, make a nice hot coffee with some peppermint, and relax while we talk Ruts and Friendship.

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On this Episode of Out of the Rut, X sits down with Isaak Hammers! A man of many trades - Isaak is a Real-Estate Agent, Fitness Instructor, Wedding Officiant, Photographer/Videographer, and performing lover - with a decades long career in coffee. Isaak talks about the first time he got fired from a job, how being complacent in life felt like its own special RUT, and how the constant pursuit of new skills fuels his interest in life.

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It's Tuesday! Which means it's time for OUT OF THE RUT! This week, X sits down with Scott Breitbarth, a Full-time Director and Editor from the PNW. Scott discusses the college years studying film at USC, how taking on smaller projects lead to bigger opportunities, and how being a small town kid with big dreams leaves lots of room for growth. A true coming up story.

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