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

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 On Tinder
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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