Best Zach Miley and Brandon Rounick Podcasts (2024)

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S.O.T.M.: State of the Men 33:28

2y ago33:28

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Zach and Brandon give an update on things going on in their lives PLUS a special appearance by a SURPRISE guest. Check Out Our Website! Follow Us on Facebook and Instagram! Music from: www.purple-planet.com Important: "Men Who Talk Heal" is a podcast that is intended to entertain and inform. The opinions and information expressed and exchanged in t…

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Moments of Strength Series Part 2 31:25

2y ago31:25

31:25

Throughout our show there are times when Brandon or Zach find it helpful or important to share personal updates about their mental health journey, these episodes will be identified in a series titled "Moments of Strength". In this episode of the series, Zach shares about his experience with Vitamin D deficiency and low testosterone and how it has a…

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Smoothing Your Ride: Wellness Series- Social Wellness 37:57

2y ago37:57

37:57

Our connectedness to other people is a key element to overall wellness. Zach and Brandon discuss the domain of social wellness and the challenges America face with this specific type of wellness in the final segment of this series. This episode is part of an 8 episode series: Smoothing Your Ride, a deep dive into each of the eight dimensions of wel…

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Smoothing Your Ride: Wellness Series- Occupational Wellness 36:02

2y ago36:02

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If you're like most people, you probably have to work in order to survive or at least to have some sort of financial stability, so going to a job or having a career likely takes up a considerably chunk of your life, but is it making you unwell? If it is, you're probably not alone. Zach and Brandon talk about the Occupational domain of wellness and …

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Smoothing Your Ride: Wellness Series- Financial Wellness 36:38

2y ago36:38

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Do you worry about your financial situation? Whether it's avoiding your financial situation or being over anxious about ensuring your financial success, financial wellness is often overlooked as one of the dimensions of wellness. Zach and Brandon discuss the importance of financial wellness and share their personal experiences with this dimension i…

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Smoothing Your Ride: Wellness Series- Environmental Wellness 37:43

2+ y ago37:43

37:43

Do you ever wonder how your personal spaces at work and home and the world around you impact your wellness? Join Zach and Brandon as they discuss environmental wellness in this episode of Men Who Talk Heal. This episode is part of an 8 episode series: Smoothing Your Ride, a deep dive into each of the eight dimensions of wellness. Zach and Brandon w…

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Smoothing Your Ride: Wellness Series- Spiritual Wellness 47:35

2+ y ago47:35

47:35

Get your higher power (whatever that means) and tune in as the guys attempt to dissect the dimension of spiritual wellness. And if you think it means religion, SPOILER ALERT: it doesn't! We're guessing there's a little something for everyone in this episode on working on your inner self. This episode is part of an 8 episode series: Smoothing Your R…

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Smoothing Your Ride: Wellness Series- Emotional Wellness 40:11

2+ y ago40:11

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We've got ALL THE FEELS in this edition of the Wellness Series where the guys tackle Emotional Wellness and what it means to be in touch with those emotions, being curious and kind about your feelings, and responding to them in a healthy and productive way. This episode is part of an 8 episode series: Smoothing Your Ride, a deep dive into each of t…

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Smoothing Your Ride: Wellness Series- Intellectual Wellness 32:15

2+ y ago32:15

32:15

What are you doing to keep yourself intellectually stimulated? Zach and Brandon discuss the importance of intellectual wellness and simple ways to keep your brain active in this segment of the wellness series. This episode is part of an 8 episode series: Smoothing Your Ride, a deep dive into each of the eight dimensions of wellness. Zach and Brando…

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Smoothing Your Ride: Wellness Series-Physical Wellness 43:51

2+ y ago43:51

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In this first of eight episode series, Zach and Brandon take a deep dive into the physical dimension of wellness. They discuss the different elements of physical wellness and how you can take small steps to improve your physical wellness if it's one of your areas of opportunity. This episode is part of an 8 episode series: Smoothing Your Ride, a de…

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Letting Go & Moving On 40:43

2+ y ago40:43

40:43

In this episode, Zach and Brandon discuss the challenges of letting go of people and things and moving on with our lives and how that can negatively impact our mental health. Tying into their conversation on regret, the guys discuss how to grow around the things that stick with us to live a mentally healthy life. Important: "Men Who Talk Heal" is a…

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Regrets 32:22

2+ y ago32:22

32:22

We live in a society where living without regrets is typically encouraged or at least talked about more than living with regret. Zach and Brandon talk about the book The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward by Daniel H. Pink and how regret (living with or without it) affects mental health. Important: "Men Who Talk Heal" is a podca…

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Well, Well, Wellness! 38:14

2+ y ago38:14

38:14

Wellness is one of those words that get tossed around a lot, but do we really know what it means? Zach and Brandon talk about what it really means to be holistically well including an overview of the 8 Dimensions of Wellness and how the dimensions affect one another. Wellness Resources and Self-Assessment Important: "Men Who Talk Heal" is a podcast…

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Now Showing 34:38

2+ y ago34:38

34:38

Zach and Brandon discuss the portrayal of mental health and other social issues such as youth development, therapy, and more in movies and TV shows and how our reactions to those portrayals affect our mental health. Important: "Men Who Talk Heal" is a podcast that is intended to entertain and inform. The opinions and information expressed and excha…

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Passions to Professions 41:53

2+ y ago41:53

41:53

Zach and Brandon are joined by long-time friends Geena Crosby and Cam Justice for this special one-year anniversary episode of Men Who Talk Heal. Geena and Cam share about their passions for helping others and how it led them to their choices about education and careers. This episode would be great for anyone considering a career in mental health! …

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Reigniting Your Passions: Overcoming Burnout 41:39

2+ y ago41:39

41:39

Like many people, you may have experienced some type of burnout in your professional or personal life at some point. Zach and Brandon are joined by a special co-host, Nate Biggs from LEAD- Linking Efforts, who shares his personal story of burnout in two separate job settings. The guys and Nate discuss how to identify burnout, what to do about it, a…

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Creatively Coping 37:06

2+ y ago37:06

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Have you ever tried journaling or other expressive methods to cope with your mental health challenges? Zach and Brandon discuss their personal successes and challenges when it comes to using these methods in this episode. Zach also gives an update on his eating challenges and mindful eating journey. Check Out Our Website! Follow Us on Facebook and …

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Anxiety 201 40:24

2+ y ago40:24

40:24

The guys revisit anxiety and what it looks like at the point in the pandemic. They also discuss a new model of care that may help people manage their mental health when they're having difficulty getting access to a therapist or counselor. Check Out Our Website! Follow Us on Facebook and Instagram! Music from: www.purple-planet.com Important: "Men W…

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Life Lessons from a "Funeral Guy" with Chris Meyer 51:35

2+ y ago51:35

51:35

In this episode, Zach and Brandon are joined by Chris Meyer, Amazon Best-Selling Author of Life in 20 Lessons: What a Funeral Guy Discovered about Life, from Death. They discuss Chris' personal journey, struggles with mental health, the lessons in the book. Check this episode out for an enlightening discussion about life, death, and the in between!…

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Moments of Strength Series Part 1 36:45

2+ y ago36:45

36:45

Throughout our show there are times when Brandon or Zach find it helpful or important to share personal updates about their mental health journey, these episodes will be identified in a series titled "Moments of Strength". In this episode of the series, Brandon shares about his new therapy and journey of personal exploration and the recent struggle…

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An End to Silence: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Special 30:20

2+ y ago30:20

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The impact Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. played in the Civil Rights Movement is no secret to anyone who has taken basic US History, but what is less commonly discussed are the mental health struggles Dr. King dealt with during his life. Zach and Brandon reflect on the work of Dr. King as well as his mental health battle, the impact his work has o…

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#diagnosed: Mental Health Self-Diagnosis is Trending 42:27

2+ y ago42:27

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In a society ruled by social media it's no surprise the masses turn to these platforms to get information and perspective on topics such as mental health, but what happens when people start relying on each other to diagnosis their problems as opposed to trained professionals? In this episode, Zach and Brandon discuss this disturbing new trend of se…

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Resolutions: Yes or No? 34:57

2+ y ago34:57

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Is there really a difference between December 31 and January 1? Do New Year's resolutions really work? Is there any psychological science behind them? Zach and Brandon answer these questions and more in this episode. Check Out Our Website! Follow Us on Facebook and Instagram! Music from: www.purple-planet.com Important: "Men Who Talk Heal" is a pod…

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2021 Reflections Part II 32:40

2+ y ago32:40

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It's time for our FINAL episode of 2021 and it's all about Zach! He is giving his thoughts about 2021 and reflecting on the year he's had and the year he hopes to have. Check Out Our Website! Follow Us on Facebook and Instagram! Music from: www.purple-planet.com Important: "Men Who Talk Heal" is a podcast that is intended to entertain and inform. T…

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2021 Reflections Part I 30:24

2+ y ago30:24

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2021 is winding down and so are the guys. They're looking back on this past year and thinking about their victories, their challenges, and their hopes for 2022. In this first episode of a two-part series, Brandon will answer reflective questions and share about his journey. Check Out Our Website! Follow Us on Facebook and Instagram! Music from: www…

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It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year? 31:46

2+ y ago31:46

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With the holiday season in full swing and the official start of winter right around the corner, the guys are having a discussion about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Zach and Brandon discuss what SAD is, how it's identified, and what the treatment options are, as well as how it may be complicated by other challenges that come with this time of …

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A PILLar of Treatment: The Role Medicine Plays in Mental Health Treatment 35:49

2+ y ago35:49

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We continue our November Men's Mental Health series brought to you by Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation discussing the important role that pharmacology plays in the overall treatment plan of one's mental health challenges. Zach and Brandon discuss their personal experiences with medicinal intervention as well as the challenges that accompany takin…

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What the Health? 43:28

2+ y ago43:28

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We continue our November Men's Mental Health series brought to you by Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation discussing the complexities around men's body image and the definition of men's physical health. Zach and Brandon also discuss the major medical problems most likely to impact men and why they go unaddressed so frequently. Check Out Our Website!…

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All the Rage 41:28

3y ago41:28

41:28

We continue our November Men's Mental Health series brought to you by Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation with Brandon and Zach talking about rage and its connection to "manliness". Is physical violence an appropriate response to rage? Does using skills like deep breathing or meditation make you less manly? What even does the word "manly" mean? The …

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Movember Kickoff! 37:19

3y ago37:19

37:19

November has been known for bringing awareness to the medical and mental health needs of men through the Movember movement. Zach and Brandon talk about why this focus is needed and what Men Who Talk Heal plans to do for the month of November. Also, they talk about how guys can have conversations with other guys about their mental health and encoura…

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Pain into Purpose 39:37

3y ago39:37

39:37

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of an individual who died by suicide and the circumstances surrounding their death. Please make an informed decision about whether or not to listen to this episode and utilize appropriate resources if you are in crisis. In this episode, Zach and Brandon discuss the sudden loss of Zach's brother, Ad…

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Good Grief 31:54

3y ago31:54

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Losing something is never easy, whether it's a person, an experience, a thing, it can be just plain hard. Everyone grieves differently but contrary to popular belief there are "right" and "wrong" ways to grieve. Join Zach and Brandon as they discuss their personal experiences with grief and share some helpful tips for when you experience loss. Chec…

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Why? It Doesn't Matter! 33:41

3y ago33:41

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How often have you experienced a negative emotion but not fully understood why? Zach and Brandon discuss their recent experiences with this type of thing and how long it took to realize that the "why" behind the feeling isn't as important as what you do to resolve it. SPOILER ALERT: The "why" and the resolution DON'T HAVE TO BE CONNECTED! Tune in t…

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How Strong is Your Brain? 38:48

3y ago38:48

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You hear about physical strength all of the time, but what about mental strength? Is mental strength directly tied to mental illness? Are there things you can do to increase your mental strength? Is it the same as working out? In this episode, Zach and Brandon sort through it with some help from the book 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by…

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Just Talkin' 31:58

3y ago31:58

31:58

Everyone needs to just kick back and talk sometimes; that's just what the guys are doing in this episode. There's no theme, no concept, no goal for this episode except to just talk! Zach and Brandon give an update on what's going on with them recently and give you a look into their one-on-one conversations! Check Out Our Website! Follow Us on Faceb…

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They Need You: Kids and Teens Mental Health 37:15

3y ago37:15

37:15

Mental health concerns among children and adolescents is not uncommon and they arise for a variety of reasons. It's important to recognize and understand the brains of our littles and how we can best support them as adults, because they need us. Zach and Brandon break down some common causes of mental health challenges in kids and teens and what th…

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Suicide Prevention 101 with Daniel Bennett 37:50

3y ago37:50

37:50

EPISODE TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses suicide and suicidal ideation. Some may find this content distressing. Listener discretion is advised. Utilize appropriate crisis resources if you find yourself in crisis, you may contact the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or the Crisis Text Line by texting '4help' to 741-741. According t…

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Grow Through It: Handling Life's Changes 37:13

3y ago37:13

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Change, whether for worse or for better, can be hard on the mind and body. Zach and Brandon discuss some recent life changes they've experienced and how they continue to "grow through it and not just go through it". Check Out Our Website! Follow Us on Facebook and Instagram! Music from: www.purple-planet.com Important: "Men Who Talk Heal" is a podc…

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A New Era: Life "After" the COVID Pandemic 33:05

3y ago33:05

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The pandemic isn't really "over" but many are starting to act and behave as though it has been completely eradicated. As we inch closer to some semblance of "normalcy", it's becoming increasingly obvious that post-pandemic life isn't all it's cracked up to be for everyone. Zach and Brandon explore a recent article written by Amy Morin, LCSW and edi…

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Therapy DEBUNKED! 31:51

3y ago31:51

31:51

Join Zach and Brandon as they discuss common misconceptions about therapy that might be keeping you from getting the help you need. Zach also discusses some challenges he's facing; is it a midlife crisis? Probably not, but tune in to find out! Check Out Our Website! Follow Us on Facebook and Instagram! Music from: www.purple-planet.com Important: "…

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The Untold Stories of Men and Eating DIsorders with Jason Wood 37:19

3y ago37:19

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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses details of eating disorders, which some may find disturbing or distressing, please ensure your own safety and stability while listening and consult appropriate help if in crisis. There are significant stereotypes that surround eating disorders, such as that they only affect woman, however, according to Nation…

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Where Do I Start? Our Guide to Getting Help with Your Mental Health 38:06

3y ago38:06

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Zach and Brandon believe that getting professional help with your mental health challenges is a pillar in overcoming those challenges and they remind you often to do so, then it dawned on them, some people may not know what that means! In this episode, the guys discuss the basics of professional mental health help and where to start if you're inter…

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Put Your Own Oxygen On First: Dealing with Caregiver Burnout 39:42

3y ago39:42

39:42

Is someone close to you suffering from a mental health challenge? Do you find yourself often taking care of them? Do you feel like caring for them may be taking a toll on you, physically or mentally? If so, you're likely not alone and you may be experiencing something called "caregiver burnout". Zach and Brandon are joined by Bridget Richard, MA, L…

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Adapting After Trauma and Stress 33:47

3y ago33:47

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May is Mental Health Month and Zach and Brandon are taking a deep dive into the #Tools2Thrive from Mental Health America all month long! In this episode, Zach talks about a traumatic event he experienced this week and the response he's having. The guys discuss strategies for dealing with traumatic events and when to seek help. Visit Mental Health A…

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Escaping Your Brain Traps 31:40

3y ago31:40

31:40

May is Mental Health Month and Zach and Brandon are taking a deep dive into the #Tools2Thrive from Mental Health America all month long! In this episode, the guys are taking on BRAIN TRAPS! Do you catch yourself always thinking negative or immediately going to the worst case scenario? These are just a couple of brain traps the Zach and Brandon will…

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Don't Get Angry, Get Wise! 32:19

3+ y ago32:19

32:19

May is Mental Health Month and Zach and Brandon are taking a deep dive into the #Tools2Thrive from Mental Health America all month long! This week, the guys discuss how anger and frustration is a part of mental health, how to control anger, and the importance of understanding the difference between, emotional, rational, and wise mind. Visit Mental …

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It Is What It Is: Accepting Reality 32:12

3+ y ago32:12

32:12

May is Mental Health Month and Zach and Brandon are taking a deep dive into the #Tools2Thrive from Mental Health America all month long! This week, the guys discuss accepting reality through radical acceptance, why it's hard, and how to get better at it! Visit Mental Health America for more Mental Health Month resources and click here to head to th…

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What's Your Anchor? with Special Guest Morgan Cook from Find Your Anchor 28:51

3+ y ago28:51

28:51

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about suicide, please remember to utilize appropriate resources if you're experiencing a crisis. Much like anchors on boats help keep them secure in both calm and rough seas, each person needs an anchor to help keep them grounded when things are good and when things are difficult. Find Your Anchor …

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"Those Who Mind Don't Matter and Those Who Matter Don't Mind" -Dr. Seuss 32:40

3+ y ago32:40

32:40

Do you struggle with asking for help or talking about your mental health with friends or partners? In this episode Zach and Brandon discuss the importance and challenge of letting those who are closest to you know about your mental health challenges and being specific about how they can support you. Spoiler Alert: You shouldn't try to hide it! Chec…

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Worried Sick: Living with Health Anxiety 29:17

3+ y ago29:17

29:17

Zach and Brandon are joined in this episode by Melissa Pena, a young woman who suffers from health anxiety. She discusses her health anxiety, how it started, what it feels like, how she's gotten support, and her constant work to recover. Melissa has advice for other listeners who may be dealing with this, you don't want to miss what she has to say.…

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