In this episode of the I'm F.I.N.E. Podcast, hosts Eric Peterson and Brad Stosiek explore the tricky world of self-sabotage and how it can quietly hold you back in life. With guests Alicia Kleinert and Corey Norton, they share actionable strategies to recognize, disrupt, and overcome self-sabotaging behaviors.

Learn how positive self-talk, morning routines, and celebrating small victories can help you break free from fear-based patterns. They also discuss practical tips for managing procrastination, reducing phone distraction, and building daily habits that boost motivation and productivity.

Plus, the hosts honor Don Ball, a mentor and veteran advocate, and highlight upcoming events like the Buddy Check 22 Golf Outing and Martino’s Octoberfest, where they’ll be sharing new merch and supporting the community.

Whether you’re struggling with negative self-talk, procrastination, or unhealthy habits, this episode provides tools to help you stop sabotaging yourself and start living your best life.

Key Takeaways:

• Recognize and disrupt fear-based self-sabotage
• Harness positive self-talk to change your mindset
• Build an effective morning routine for productivity
• Celebrate small wins to stay motivated
• Reduce procrastination and phone distractions

🎧 Listen now to gain practical insights and start being truly F.I.N.E. about self-sabotage.

In this episode of the I’m F.I.N.E. Podcast, hosts Eric Peterson and Brad Stosiek sit down with Alicia Kleinert and Corey Norton for a heartfelt conversation on aging gracefully—and what it really means to grow older with strength, vulnerability, and resilience.

Together, they explore how aging impacts mental health, relationships, and identity, especially for caregivers, veterans, and first responders. Alicia brings her perspective on supporting seniors and caregivers through life’s transitions, while Corey shares the lessons he’s learned working with first responder and veteran communities who are navigating trauma and the passage of time.

The discussion highlights how unprocessed emotions, family dynamics, and cultural expectations around masculinity affect the way we experience aging. From finding purpose in later seasons of life to embracing vulnerability as a strength, this episode sheds light on how to face aging with dignity, compassion, and grace.

👉 What you’ll take away from this episode:

• How to embrace aging as a process of growth, not decline
• The role of caregivers in helping loved ones age gracefully
• Why vulnerability is key to resilience in later stages of life
• How trauma and suppressed emotions affect the way we age
• Practical wisdom for finding meaning and purpose at any age

If you’re a caregiver, a veteran, a first responder, or simply navigating your own aging journey, this conversation will inspire you to see growing older not as an ending—but as a new chapter filled with wisdom, connection, and possibility.

On this episode of "I'm F.I.N.E.," host Eric confronts his skepticism surrounding hypnotherapy, while co-host Brad shares why he's already a believer. Joined by guest Brandon Ringler, a certified hypnotherapist from Better Results Hypnotherapy, they unpack the myths and discover the powerful reality of hypnosis as a tool for mental wellness. From debunking the "you're getting sleepy" cliches to sharing profound personal breakthroughs, this episode makes a compelling case for being open to new forms of therapy.

• What Hypnosis Really Is: A state of focused attention and deep relaxation, not mind control.
• The Science Behind It: How shifting to theta brainwaves allows for reprogramming beliefs and creating decisive change.
• Myth-Busting: Why you can't be made to do something against your will and how it's actually a way of reclaiming personal control.
• Therapeutic Benefits: How hypnotherapy can be a complementary treatment for PTSD, anxiety, phobias, smoking cessation, and improving self-esteem.
• A Guided Exercise: Brandon leads a trauma-safe relaxation exercise live on air that you can use to find calm and peace.
• Personal Stories: Brad shares his powerful and emotional experiences using hypnosis to start his weight-loss journey and find closure after his father's passing.

• Brandon Ringler, Certified Hypnotherapist
• Business: Better Results Hypnotherapy
• Website: BetterResultsHypnotherapy.com
• Special Offer for Listeners: Mention the "I'm F.I.N.E." podcast to get your first session half off!
• Personal Training: Find Brandon at Fitness Premier in Manteno, IL.