# talking smart — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover talking smart. Page: Feed: --- ## ["I Built That, And So Can You" - A Conversation with Local 24 Member Roger Hoover](https://talkingsmart.podbean.com/e/i-built-that-and-so-can-you-a-conversation-with-local-24-member-roger-hoover/) _2026-07-07 · TALKING SMART_ A lot has changed in the many decades since sheet metal workers first organized in 1888. Back then, “tin knock­ers” were known for their snips and hammers; today, technological advancements like AutoCAD and artificial intelligence have not just shaped the way we work, but the world in which we live. However, one thing has not changed: the pride that comes with being a skilled tradesperson. Being… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/c62f5v8t43pfvpgf/TalkingSMARTRogerEpisodeFinalVersion.mp3) ## [Talking SMART, Season 1 Episode 4: Taking on the loneliness epidemic](https://talkingsmart.podbean.com/e/talking-smart-season-1-episode-4-taking-on-the-loneliness-epidemic/) _2026-04-03 · TALKING SMART_ We hear about anxiety, stress and burnout all the time, but loneliness — the feeling of being cut off or unseen, even when surrounded by others — has become one of the most serious public health challenges of our time, and it’s hitting working people hard. Loneliness impacts every element of a person’s life, from their happiness at home to their ability to do their job. To help us understand the… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bitnpc7u34mprwjz/Talking_SMART_Episode_4_-_FINAL7rc4f.mp3) ## [Talking SMART, Season 1 Episode 3: We don’t leave any member behind](https://talkingsmart.podbean.com/e/talking-smart-season-1-episode-3-we-don-t-leave-any-member-behind/) _2026-02-05 · TALKING SMART_ Even the strongest among us can fall: to exhaustion, to despair, to the weight of the fight. But in this union, we don’t leave any member behind. In the third episode of Talking SMART, we’re joined by Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust (SMOHIT) Administrator Aldo Zambetti and Jeremy Holburn of the SMOHIT Helpline, a 24/7 helpline that SMART members and families can call whenever they… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/r4ye9h3cwbhczpxq/TalkingSMARTE3S1.mp3) ## [Talking SMART: Season 1, Episode 2: You are not alone](https://talkingsmart.podbean.com/e/talking-smart-season-1-episode-2-you-are-not-alone/) _2026-01-06 · TALKING SMART_ “You are not alone. You don’t need to walk alone. Your union is here — we have your back.” In the second episode of this season of Talking SMART, we’re joined by SMART Director of Wellness and Mental Health Support Chris Carlough and Union EAP CEO Ben Cort. Together, their work helps ensure that SMART members and families across the United States and Canada don’t have to face life’s challenges… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fph7782fe6bnd6qb/TalkingSMARTE2S1-new.mp3) ## [Talking SMART Season 1 Ep. 1: Talking About Mental Health and Member Resources with Chris Carlough](https://talkingsmart.podbean.com/e/talking-smart-season-ep-1-talking-about-mental-health-and-member-resources-with-chris-carlough/) _2025-11-24 · TALKING SMART_ The newest episode of the Talking SMART podcast is LIVE NOW! This is the first episode in the first-ever themed season of Talking SMART, which will focus on mental health. Over the course of the season, SMART members and guests will dive into the concept of mental wellness, what different types of mental illness can look like, the resources available to members and their families and much more.… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/anmw7vc3iw5vq429/TalkingSMARTE1S1.mp3)