Parley Over Pints Podcast

Tyler is the “jack of all trades” at the Northeast Hemp Company. He and I discuss a range of topics including: Some obstacles experienced working in the hemp industry. The effects of marijuana legalization on the hemp industry. The state of farming in Vermont and the inclusion of hemp as a new crop option. His growth within a new company and some of his aspirations. The effect of social media for a hemp business. The growth (no pun intended) of a small local business and all of the consequential effects of that evolution and much, much more!

Britt is a Community Recovery Specialist at Rutland Mental Health Services. She and I cover a range of topics including: Why she wanted to work in the field of mental health. What some of her best” victories” have been in making a difference in a client’s life. What some obstacles she has faced in the field. What a day in the life of a Community Recovery Specialist looks like. How her appearance effects relationship with clients. What her definition of mental illness is. Current state of our society in relation to mental illness. What steps do we need to take to be more effective and efficient in treating mental illness. Is categorizing mental health disorders beneficial? Different self care activities she utilizes. How long she has been doing music. The evolution of her music career. Benefits and difficulties of playing in a band. Some of her current musical projects and much, much more!

AP is a Physical Education Teacher and a Coach of multiple sports at Poultney High School. He and I cover a range of topics including: Why he wanted to be an educator and coach. What approaches or techniques he utilized in both roles. How to maintain a healthy and positive relationship with students. His favorite grade level to teach. How to reach his students in the social climate we’re in. Differences between educational standards between Vermont and New Jersey, his home state. The education situation in the United States. Some ways to improve our current education system. Parallels between teaching and coaching. Money and it’s affects on professional sports and much, much more!