In Southern Colorado you know November is here because the leaves have hit the ground, the temperature has dropped and families are making holiday plans.  You may also notice some luscious beards and dapper handlebar mustaches, what is up with that?  No shave November and Movember are men’s health awareness groups that  bring awareness to men’s health issues like annual wellness exams, mental health, exercise, and cancer screening by encouraging facial hair.  Putting the clippers and razors away for the month can be awkward, but if that is what it takes to start a conversation it's a small price to pay to have an excuse to call an important fella in your life, tell them you care about them and encourage them to take care of themselves.

The audio you are about to hear is from a public speaking skills group called Toastmasters.  In November 2017 I drug my mustache in front of a crowded room and shared my story about my father and his health challenges.  My father passed away much too early and I wish he would have had the encouragement and support to seek the healthcare that he needed.  This audio is not great quality, my voice is shaky with emotion, and I say a lot of umms and uhhs (hence the reason I was at a public speaking skills group).  But the message is from the heart.

I’m your host AJ Webb wellness coordinator and wellness enthusiast, and I hope this episode of the podcast will help you Call up a fall in your life, tell them you care about them, and encourage them to take care of themselves.

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