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the men in our lives, and what they truly mean to us! Here at Austin Life Lifestyle, we are always inspired by what the men in our community do and create. We truly have some talented gentlemen in our midst, and we’ve taken this issue to highlight some of them and learn from their experiences in life. While you’re having all the feels, go ahead and start shopping for Father’s Day and pick out something he’ll love. We are so grateful for our men's inherent ability to protect and provide, and as a community, it's important to cultivate a healthy understanding and example of what this means and pass it along to our male youth. The unwavering confidence in a man during tough times is a crucial pillar of our families and local community, and we are forever blessed for it.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2020

FEATURES 08 Paving the Road to Recovery A clean and sober place to live where philosophy, structure, and acceptance thrive

14 COVID-19 Diaries 18 OPERATION CRUSH COVID-19 Garrison Brothers Distillery Fundraiser Aims to Raise $2 Million to Aid Team Rubicon First Responders and Service Industry Families

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24 The Key to Men's Self Care

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Local Limelight

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WITH A LITTLE INGENUITY AND A WHOLE LOT OF PATIENCE, TRANSITIONS SOBER LIVING WAS SUCCESSFULLY OPENED IN 2018 BY OWNER, JAKE SIEBER, WHO BELIEVED, AT THE CORE OF HIS BEING, THAT IN ORDER TO TEACH REVERENCE, YOU MUST FIND THE SEEDS OF REVERENCE IN EACH PERSON AND HELP THEM GROW. Transitions Sober Living is located in the heart of Austin Texas where the recovery community has shown to be considerably prolific. There is no doubt that Austin is a beautiful city with an accepting, relaxed vibe, plenty of outdoor recreation, and a wealth of social, business, and educational opportunities which intrinsically fosters the rehabilitation of Transitions clients. At Transitions, clients are meant to feel safe, grounded, and accepted. It is intended for men who are facing substance abuse disorders to embark on a journey to wellness and wholeness. Their ultimate goal is for clients to maintain abstinence, embrace the fulfillment that comes with a life of recovery, and acquire the skills necessary to make effective, long-lasting changes in their lives. The young entrepreneur was born to two amazing parents in South Louisiana and has an older sister who he shares a close relationship with. He expressed that he wouldn’t be the man he is today without their love, support, and guidance throughout all of his trials and tribulations. Jake went on to graduate from the University

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of Louisiana in 2011 with an engineering degree and worked several odd jobs before discovering his calling. Growing up, Jake’s parents owned their own businesses. He remembers watching them fervently work each day to support their family, which consequently led him on a path of his own inherent and unwavering work ethic that he states he will forever be thankful for. Through his own personal experience, Jake fought to overcome his grueling battle with addiction himself during his early adult years, and just like so many others, he entered into the vicious cycle of going in and out of substance abuse rehabs with little to no hope; CONTINUED >

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT (CONTINUED) however, he profoundly recalls his final stay at one of them in which he made a commitment to himself, proclaiming that he would not only get sober, but also establish his own sober living home for those struggling with substance abuse as well.

ABOUT TRANSITIONS

Transitions include 5 bedrooms that are well appointed and fur-

nished. The house has two living areas for gathering, with flat screen televisions and Wi-Fi throughout the house. They provide office and computer space for resident’s use, as well as, a meditation and reading lounge with a library of recovery literature. Their Staff works with rehab centers, outpatient treatment programs, psychiatrists, and therapists to enhance the success of sobriety. Complete abstinence is vital to recovery, and they conduct regular random substance screenings. Their curfew is also closely monitored. Transitions provides case management for substance abuse and dual diagnosis mental health disorders. Transitions believe sobriety is the beginning of a brave, fulfilling, and lifelong adventure. Their program works because they are a caring team dedicated to helping individuals reach their full potential –mind, body, and spirit.

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“ B e cau s e t h e r e i s a m a j o r n e e d i n t h e s u b sta n c e a b u s e r e c ov e ry c o m m u n i t y, i t h as c r e at e d a ga p f r o m i n pat i e n t t r e at m e n t to r e i n t e g r at i o n bac k i n to s o c i e t y. I ’ m h e r e to b r i d g e t h at ga p.”

Jake plans to expand and multiply transition sober living

gravely in need of assistance with transiting to a home directly after

homes throughout the country in order to promote the apparent and

inpatient substance abuse treatment in order to continue their jour-

necessary need for individuals in need of substance abuse treatment

ney of living a sober, functional life, and, eventually, reintegrating

and support. He has a goal of creating a community surrounding whole-

back into society. Transitions Sober Living is a self-pay, privately

ness and wellness for those who struggle with overcoming addiction.

owned establishment, who invites those in the community that

“I’m here to help at the end of the day. It doesn’t matter what demographic you come from. We are all equal when it comes to overcoming hardships.”

desire to help individuals in need of substance treatment to safely transition into sober living, to donate now. Other opportunities of supporting Transitions cause is through

Jake also wanted to recognize his house manager, Jerry, for

giving items such as toiletries for the individuals already living in the

playing a vital role in the success of Transitions; he expressed

home. for more information on how to support Transitions and the

that without him, the mission of Transitions would not be able to

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O P E R AT I O N C R U S H C OV I D - 1 9 GARRISON BROTHERS DISTILLERY FUNDRAISER AIMS TO RAISE $2 MILLION TO AID TEAM RUBICON FIRST RESPONDERS AND SERVICE INDUSTRY FAMILIES GARRISON BROTHERS DISTILLERY, THE FIRST LEGAL WHISKEY DISTILLERY IN TEXAS, HAS LAUNCHED Operation Crush COVID19, A FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN TO HELP AMERICAN COMMUNITIES RECOVER AND REBUILD. The campaign, launched in partnership with Good Bourbon for a Good Cause, the distilleryâ€™s 501(c)3 public charity, aims to raise more than $2 million dollars for veteran-led disaster response organization Team Rubicon, which is currently serving in communities across the country, leading efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Good Bourbon for a Good Cause will also be naming a secondary beneficiary that is helping with the immediate needs of hospitality industry professionals and their families.

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“Good bourbon can change the world. We hope to inspire those who can to join us in our fundraising efforts to help communities and families rebuild and cope during this devastating pandemic,” said Dan Garrison, founder and proprietor of Garrison Brothers Distillery. “Our team is proud to be partnering again with Team Rubicon to help with relief efforts in all 50 states as well as fundraise to immediately help the hospitality industry.” Until recently, Garrison Brothers had planned to release Laguna Madre, a special project over 10 years in the making, later this summer through traditional liquor retail channels. But the retailers Garrison interviewed liked this idea better. Laguna Madre is the oldest bourbon Garrison Brothers has made to date — an eight-year-old, top-shelf release named after the beautiful blue waters along Texas’ Gulf Coast. The ultra-premium bourbon was aged in new white American oak barrels for four years and aged secondarily for four more years in Limousin oak from France, which is prized for its vanilla content. Limousin oak wood imparts spirits with distinct flavors of vanilla, sweet candy, cacao, and thick, white chocolate that an experienced bourbon drinker won’t ever forget. The original plan was to release just over 2,000 bottles to the distillery’s original supporters, then to close friends, then to bars and restaurants who have always championed the brand. But in light of COVID-19, Garrison and his team have pivoted. Laguna Madre will now be available only to donors who contribute $1,000 or more to Good Bourbon for a Good Cause in partnership with Team Rubicon, a global disaster response organization (composed primarily of military veterans and first responders) who are deploying teams to areas heavily affected by the COVID-19 crisis. For more information about Team Rubicon’s ongoing pandemic relief efforts, visit http://teamrubiconusa.org/neighbors/. “At Team Rubicon, we know we’re only as strong as our volunteers, partners and donors, as we fight this invisible war on COVID-19, we must all work together,” stated Jake Wood, co-founder and CEO of Team Rubicon. “During this unprecedented time, we are entirely grateful to have Garrison Brothers Distillery and its customers by our side, supporting our efforts in response to this deadly virus. This generous donation will help us continue to prepare, respond and aid community recovery

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efforts across the country.” The first 2,004 people to contribute $1,000 or more will

as our volunteers, partners

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and donors, as we fight this

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encouraged to donate whatever they can. “If you donate $100, home any clothing item from our gift shop for free,” adds Rob Cordes, marketing director at Garrison Brothers Distillery. “If you donate $500, we’ll reserve one bottle of Boot Flask (375ml) and one bottle of Honey Dew (750ml) for you.”

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“When these bottles are gone, they’re gone forever. We’ll make more, but it may take years,” says Garrison. There will be 4,008 bottles of Boot Flask, 4,008 bottles of Honey Dew, and 2,004 bottles of Laguna Madre available. For more information and to make a donation, go to http://operationcrushcovid19.org ABOUT GARRISON BROTHERS DISTILLERY Garrison Brothers Distillery is a small farm and ranch located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country that authentically produces straight bourbon whiskey and only straight bourbon whiskey. Garrison Brothers introduced the first bourbon whiskey legally made in Texas in 2010 and has since developed a rabid fan base. They currently have a waitlist of more than 17,000 people hoping to land a spot on bottling days, and their Cowboy Bourbon™ normally sells out within hours of its release. Garrison Brothers is the first legal bourbon distillery in Texas history and is one of the first distilleries in America outside of Kentucky to produce authentic, handmade bourbon whiskey. The business was founded in 2006, though rumor has it they may have started production a little earlier. Every expression of Garrison Brothers bourbon is made from a sweet mash bill and barrel-aged in the intense Texas climate. The extreme heat creates multiple aging seasons in a year, resulting in a darker, richer, and fuller bourbon; bolder than almost any other bourbon on the market. At the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2020, the Garrison Brothers team was awarded a double gold medal for its Balmorhea Double-Barreled Bourbon, a silver medal for its Single Barrel Bourbon, and a bronze medal for its Small Batch Bourbon. Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible named Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon™ “American Micro Whisky of the Year” in 2014 and again in 2017. The Whisky Bible also awarded the same distinction to Balmorhea Double-Barreled Bourbon in 2019 and 2020. Garrison Brothers was voted Best Craft Whiskey Distillery in America by readers of USA Today in 2017. Garrison Brothers is a proud and active member of the communities of Blanco, Fredericksburg, Hye, Johnson City, and Stonewall. The distillery and its barrel barns are open to the public for tours in Hye, Texas. Anyone interested in learning more about Garrison Brothers Bourbon or in taking a tour of the distillery should visit garrisonbros.com or follow @garrisonbros on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. ABOUT TEAM RUBICON Team Rubicon serves communities by mobilizing veterans to continue their service, leveraging their skills and experience to help people prepare, respond, and recover from disasters and humanitarian crises. Built to serve, Team Rubicon has CONTINUED >

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launched the nationwide #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors initiative in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, providing assistance such as delivery service for food-insecure populations, coordination and logistics support for those in temporary quarantine, as well as individual volunteers inspired by action to help their neighbors leveraging the safety guidance. To date during the COVID-19 pandemic, Team Rubicon has helped local, state and federal partners deliver food, water and shelter; run testing sites; staff call centers; and transport cruise ship passengers who have completed their mandatory quarantine at home. https://teamrubiconusa.org/ ABOUT GOOD BOURBON FOR A GOOD CAUSE In association with the distilled spirits community, GOOD BOURBON FOR A GOOD CAUSE is the beneficiary of marketing and promotional events conducted for philanthropic purposes. Funds of GOOD BOURBON FOR A GOOD CAUSE are distributed to charitable organizations in Blanco and Gillespie counties of Texas and also to charitable organizations that serve current and former American military personnel nationwide. The types of charitable causes that are supported include, but are not limited to: + Organizations that help current or former American military veterans and their families + Organizations that help former American military personnel get back to leading a rewarding life + Organizations that help American veterans recover from debilitating medical, mental health or psychological challenges + Organizations dedicated to conserving and preserving nature, wildlife, green spaces, or historical landmarks and historical sites. + Other charitable organizations that the board of directors determine to be within the intent and spirit of the formation of this corporation.To date, the nonprofit organization has raised and contributed close to $200,000. MEDIA CONTACTS Bryan Gonzales | 512-797-8579 bryan@giantnoise.com | garrisonbros@giantnoise.com Diana Bianchini | 310-288-0077 diana@dimodapr.com | garrisonbros@dimodapr.com 22

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The Key to Men’s Self Care

ARTICLE ROSLYN BOND AND DOUG SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY LESSON MEDRANO

ONE OF THREE BUSINESS OWNERS OF JACKS

Blue collar workers are looked down on in a casual con-

MOUNTAIN, DOUG SMITH, BELIEVES THAT MEN’S

versation at the office. Men were raised to protect, provide,

SELF CARE IS NECESSARY IN THE WORLD WE LIVE

and care for their families, but society has changed in it’s

IN TODAY, AND FEELS IT WILL ALWAYS REMAIN

reaction to men doing those basic services as hostile

THAT WAY. Many of the findings below are tied to Doug’s

towards women due to many factors. Intent is assumed

views and tips of what men’s self care looks like.

into every action men take in society without consider-

Doug is a husband, father, veteran, entrepreneur, and

ation of men’s inherent capabilities and characteristics.

well-admired man in the Austin community. He is also

Something Doug believes in is tough love compassion

the founder of a local verteran’s non-profit. His thoughts

as a way of being a mentally healthy man in today’s society.

regarding men’s self care were quite provoking and inter-

For example, saying, “I am going to let you struggle so that

esting to notate. This is what he had to say to us.

you can learn how to grow,” or “I am not going to fix the

In the past 10-15 years, history has rewritten men’s self

symptom of your problem, I am going to teach you how to

care and the true benefits of what that appear to be in this

fix the source of your problem.” “ I care about you, but I am

world today for all men.

not going to be your caretaker.” “I am going to teach and

The responsibilities of men have not changed but the expectations have. Men were raised in a specific mindset

train you to improve your self-worth, self- confidence, and self-respect. I will not lie to you to make you feel better.”

and culture. Men have always been seen as stoic provid-

Because of the worst aspects of the 1950’s such as spousal

ers; over time, however, it has become socially acceptable

abuse and parental abuse, Hollywood and social media have

for men to be responsible for taking on dangerous, difficult

honed in on men always having an aggressive manner. This

jobs or jobs with the least amount of comfort. Men can

is a disservice to men because it is showing the worst side of

sometimes be seen as toxic initially by society.

men, and, therefore, society puts it on men to never fail.

Doug Smith, Owner of Jacks Mountain

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It could be the exact opposite when we realize the wisdom

men the physical barrier to his family’s safety. This has been

and truth that resides for men’s self care such as remedies of

true for thousands of years, and only recently has technology

wholeness and wellness as a necessity.

advanced to where women are given easy access to self defense

Men should be welcomed and allowed to be emotionally healthy, which includes being affectionate, crying, and being vulnerable.

weapons such as personal handguns. When asked some questions, this was Doug’s response.

Men can be respected without aggression and other assumed negative attributes surrounding men’s natural tendencies and

WHAT DOES IT MEAN IF A MAN IS MORE “TRADITIONAL”?

behaviors. Men are not given the benefit of the doubt many times.

Traditional means that people live according to their individual

It is not natural for a man to suppress his curiosity. Men need

strengths, while also using your strengths to support the people

to be allowed to be vulnerable and ask questions so they know

around you. It means respect, humility, family values, and truth.

how it works and why it works, not what it works with. Every decision a man makes is assumed today. As a society,

MOST MEN HAVE JOBS THAT PERTAIN TO MILITARY

we have to ask ourselves how we can be the solution to men

PERSONNEL, VETERAN CENTRIC, POLICE PERSONNEL,

taking ownership and feeling good again about their inherent

AND COMPARED TO PUBLIC SERVICES FOR WOMEN, IT

responsibilities because it is acceptable to do so.

FEELS LIKE MEN’S HEALTH IS DOWNPLAYED.

Society suffers whenever there is any large group mentally suffering together.

Starting around the 1920’s to the 1960’s the machismo persona was invented primarily through entertainment. Just as women

Men need a low level of community to be a part of, and if they

want to emulate beautiful women, a man will want to emulate a

are not taught this at a young age, they could potentially be more

macho man. This has not always been the case as reading clas-

susceptible to bad decision making, and, therefore, harm to

sic biographies will show you that men used to be very affection-

themselves or others.

ate towards each other. Men were the mental health support for

We want to care about our men again. Men are not disadvantaged, we just need to care about men and reframe our assump-

other men, not just because of shared emotional understanding, but because of shared experiences.

tions towards men’s needs once again. We acknowledge the expectations that society tends to

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT MEN TAKING ON MORE

place on men and the challenges that simply come with being

DANGEROUS AND DIRTY JOBS AND HOW THIS AFFECTS

a human being living in this world. Our mission isn’t to fight

THEIR MENTAL HEALTH?

those battles for men but rather to ride along on the journey,

I think that the biggest relationship to men’s mental health and

offering support through guidance and concrete tools. Sort of

the jobs they have is the lack of appreciation for getting “an honest

like a healer in an RPG. Or an IFAK.

wage” for their work, and being seen as less intelligent because of

Human history has not been kind. There will always be people

their chosen profession. If you ask nearly any tradesman who their

out there who will not have you or your family’s best interest in

favorite representation in entertainment is, they will nearly always

mind. That being said, because the average man is physically

bring up the genius janitor at the university because it shows that

stronger than the average woman, this would naturally make

a humble job doesn’t mean you aren’t intelligent.

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ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Bouldin South

$785,000.00

$789,000

101%

Lost Creek

$1,000,000.00

$1,075,000

108%

Barton Terrace

$1,200,000.00

$1,200,000

100%

3.5

Zilker

$1,995,000.00

$1,875,000

94%

3.5

Rocky Creek Ranch

$885,000.00

$870,000

98%

4.5

Timberline Terrace

$2,100,000.00

$2,073,100

99%

4.5

Clarksville

$1,998,500.00

$1,895,000

95%

3.5

Barton Creek

$2,750,000.00

$2,500,000

91%

3.5

Rabb Inwood Hills

$1,600,000.00

$1,600,000

100%

Bouldin South

$850,000.00

$800,000

94%

Bouldin South

$750,000.00

$800,000

107%

Barton Hills

$995,000.00

$1,016,000

102%

3.5

Regents

$1,250,000.00

$1,247,000

100%

3.5

Woods Westlake

$1,100,000.00

$1,040,000

95%

3.5

Cherry Creek

$438,900.00

$445,500

102%

WestfieldÂ

$4,500,000.00

$4,080,000

91%

3.5

Tarrytown Oaks

$1,495,000.00

$1,495,000

100%

Barton Creek

$2,375,000.00

$2,150,000

91%

3.5

Austonian

$985,000.00

$970,000

98%

1.5

Town Lake Residences

$979,000.00

$979,000

100%

Town Lake Residences

$1,750,000.00

$1,750,000

100%

Cardinal Lane Condos

$812,500.00

$802,500

99%

3.5

Cambridge Condo

$799,000.00

$730,000

91%

$1,260,000.00

$1,187,500

94%

Nokonah Condo

List and sold price reflect one selected home within the respective subdivision.

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