The Point of It All

The fact that we're still debating the concept of global warming is in and of itself a failure of mankind.  We've been told not to trust science, and that we should question everything we've learned about global warming up to this point.  However, after all the data has been parsed, and it consistently points to these weather phenomena's as global warming related when do we start to listen? Is it too late to make a difference? What can you do today that might have even have a miniscule effect on global warming? 

In this episode I have a conversation with Eric and Lucas of the Broken Shovel podcast, which you can find wherever you get your podcast fix.  We discuss what homesteading is, the benefits, and how you can get started.  We also delve into global warming and whether or not it is simply too late for us to make any significant difference at this point. 

Whenever I hear the term "life coach" I'm often left thinking about Tony Robbins, and his hilarious cameo in the movie Shallow Hal.  Obviously there's more to being a life coach than what we see from Tony Robbins, so in this episode I get to speak with Daniel Gray, who is just beginning his career as a life coach. We talk about what a life coach means to him, why he got into the field, and we even touch on battling depression. 

If you'd like to seek Danie's services he's best reached on Instagram at danielgray,llc

I've been a general manager for well over 20 years, and just when I was beginning to think I had this profession pretty well in hand, COVID-19 struck.  Just like that everything I thought I knew was not longer applicable.  My "old school" style of management was not longer going to work with this new post COVID workplace.  Employees that I've know for years were not longer willing to put forth the same level of effort, and how could I blame them?  There were some horrible policies that we were forced to work under all in the name of keeping the doors open. 

For this episode I sought HR Generalist Asia Corielle who shared some best practices for managing under these new rules of engagement. I'd like to thank Asia for taking the time to have this conversation with me.  

Finally, in the beginning of this episode I said this was the 4 episode, but as it turns out it's the 5th. Lesson learned! 

I hope you enjoy this episode and please share with your family and friends! 

Well, after a much need break away from the podcast I am back and hopefully better than ever! I've spent this time away to work on my YouTube channel, which you can check out here https://youtube.com/@thepointofitall7975. 

In this half episode I discuss a few current events that have occurred while I've been away, as well as some topics for upcoming shows I'm working on.  It's good to be back! Thanks for listening, and please share the love of The Point of It All! 😁

I won't pretend to have all of the answers when it comes to putting an end to mass shootings, but I refuse to throw up my hands in exasperation claiming there's nothing anyone can do! This podcast is a result of my complete and utter disgust with the portion of our population that has decided they'd rather sacrifice babies in school for they're unfettered access to weapons of war.  I am convinced that we are better than this!

As Americans we tend to take our access to healthcare for granted. If we get hurt we call 9-1-1. If we become ill we rush to the emergency room, or make an appointment with our doctor, but there are millions of people around the world without this on demand access to medical care.  Instead, they rely on organizations like Operation International who's mission is to provide medical care to these less fortunate world cititzens.  

My friend Chasidy Szerokman recently returned from her own trip with Operation International, and in this podcast she shares with us her experience from the very beginning to the end of her trip.  If you're interested in learning more about Operation International, you can visit their website at www.operationinternational.org.   

Chasidy as also offered to field any questions you might have if you're interested in going on your own trip with the organization. You can reach her via email at [email protected]

I've been able to meet some pretty cool people as a host of this podcast, but perhaps none as cool the guest on this show.  I've heard about housesitting as a way to help out a friend or relative, but as a way of life? No way! Well, it turns out it's actually a pretty big thing, and after speaking with Brittnay Sharman I can see why. 

If you're the adventurous type and you're already keen to traveling around, why not take advantage of free accommodations once you get to your destination?  The host family leaves on holiday knowing their home will be looked after, and you get to stay in a home that you could perhaps only dream of! It's truly a win/win situation! If you're interested in learning more about getting started in your own housesitting adventures click on the links below, and Brittnay Sharman will show you how to get started!

https://www.thetravellinghousesitters.com/start-house-sitting/

https://www.thetravellinghousesitters.com/our-favourite-house-sitting-websites/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetravellinghousesittersgroup/

Since I began my weight loss journey over two years ago, I still get questions about how I did it, and how I've managed to keep it off.  I share my strategy for lasting weight loss, along with some traps you want to avoid.  

If you haven't heard of Samara Joy you don't know what you're missing! She's only 23 years old, and has seemingly mastered the sound of jazz standards. I can't wait to see her live and in person! She's actually performing at this years Grammys!

This whole secret document nonsense has gone too far! Perhaps we should all check under our mattresses for top secret files!  Will it ever end!?!? 

This podcast has always had a focus on helping others, and in this first episode of season 4 I hope to build on that premise.  Ivy Chandler, MSW, LISW-S, experienced an unbelievably difficult childhood, but she made it through and shares it all in this book Wait! I Wasn't Ready: Hope & Healing Recovery from Childhood Trauma.  This book epitomizes the saying "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger!" Some of the situations Ivy found herself in as a child and young adult will leave your mouth agape.  You can purchase her book here https://a.co/d/6rvUorX, and Ivy can also be reached here if you'd like to avail yourself of her services. www.livinwellcounseling.com. Finally, you can reach Ivy via email here for questions and answers: [email protected]

This season we are introducing video podcasts that are going to be available on our YouTube channel! You can find the first one here: https://youtu.be/K-HX89jCDzs

Hello, and welcome to Episode 8 of season 3!  Change is inevitable, and how we choose to deal with that eventuality comes out in different ways for each of us.  Archie Bunker's defense mechanism was racism and chauvinism, but he also lacked empathy. In this episode I wonder how Archie would have been different if he'd just embraced that change and empathized with those who instead drew his ire.  

My hiring drought continues, but I no longer believe it's because this new generation is lazy. I think it's because they're not longer ambitious, and these are two entirely different things.  

Finally, I break some really big news!  Have a listen and find out what it is!  Happy Countdown To Christmas!

Jamie Hunter
The Point of It All