May 21, 2024

Jim Shockey: How A Legend Is Coping With Loss With A Resilient Mindset

1 hour 40 minutes

Jim Shockey is an award-winning outdoor writer, wildlife photographer, filmmaker, naturalist, wilderness guide, TV host, and outfitter. He owns several exclusive outfitting territories in Canada's wildlands, including the renowned Pacific Rim Guide Territory on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and the Rogue River Outfitting in the Yukon Territory. His television productions have won 15 Golden Moose Awards. He is a retired Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of 4 Canadian Ranger Patrol Group Canadian Armed Forces and is a Member International of the Explorer's Club in New York City.

Jim recently lost his wife to cancer; as anyone would expect, he has had a hard time dealing with the loss, but his indomitable mindset carries him through and helps him embrace positivity. Tune in and learn how this hunting icon's mindset has forged him into iron.

His latest book, Call Me Hunter, is available now!

To learn more about Jim, follow him on Instagram at @jimshockeyofficial and check out jimshockey.com.

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Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:50 - Making Small Lifestyle Changes

00:05:37 - Jim Shockey Losing His Wife To Cancer

00:10:42 - Moving On

00:16:04 - Hunting for a Soul Mate

00:20:49 - Lessons learned from online dating after 60

00:25:41 - Love and Living After Loss

00:30:27 - The Power of Faith in Times of Sorrow

00:35:28 - Coping with Loss

00:40:58 - Finding Joy in Life, Grieving Differently

00:45:50 - The Importance of Physical Activity

00:50:59 - Consistency and Lifestyle Changes

00:55:57 - The Importance of Exercise and Better Sleep

01:01:07 - Living the Life to Tell the Story

01:06:08 - The Journey to Getting Published

01:10:55 - Pursuing Your Dreams

01:16:00 - The Power of Desire

01:20:50 - Taking Pride in Your Work

01:25:21 - The Power of Desire and Positivity

01:30:15 - The Parable of True Hell

01:35:18 - Making the Right Choices

01:40:40 - Conclusion and Farewell

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