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Omni-Versal Podcast(Formerly Eclipsed Views)

Join us on a unique learning journey with two exciting segments! In ”The Omniversity,” we explore life’s essential skills often missed in traditional education. Our guests share their experiences and practical solutions for navigating these knowledge gaps. Whether it’s financial literacy, life skills, or career development, each episode offers valuable insights and real-world advice. In ”Up in Your Business,” we spotlight El Paso’s vibrant entrepreneurial spirit. Get to know local business owners as they share their stories, challenges, and successes. Discover the heart behind our city’s businesses and gain insider perspectives on what it takes to thrive in our unique border community.

Episodes

Omniversity - The Truth About Calories: What Your School Never Taught You

🎓 Join us for an enlightening discussion about the critical life skills we never learned in school! In this episode, we sit down with Luis to explore the fundamental gaps in our education system, particularly focusing on nutrition and practical life skills. 🍳 Discover why understanding calories matters, why home cooking is more valuable than takeout, and how cultural perspectives on food shape our relationship with nutrition. Luis shares personal insights and practical wisdom about breaking fr...

Jan 19, 20252 hr 32 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Sports vs. Fine Arts: Which Path Leads to Better Financial Success?

Join us for an insightful discussion on the age-old debate: Fine Arts vs Athletics. In this episode, we explore the benefits, challenges, and potential career paths for both fields. We'll dive into: The similarities and differences between fine arts and athletics The dedication required for success in both areas Balancing multiple extracurricular activities in high school Income potential in fine arts vs athletics Tax benefits for artists and performers The importance of allowing students to exp...

Oct 01, 202457 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Truth vs Honesty: Understanding the Difference

Things we didn't learn in school. Explore the nuanced distinction between honesty and truth. Learn how understanding this difference can improve communication, decision-making, and personal growth.

Sep 30, 202433 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Benefits Enrollment

Do you really know what you're signing up? We're uncomfortable too. Another thing we didn't learn in school. Let's go through it together to see what parts we understand and what parts we don't.

Sep 28, 202441 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Tipping

Should you feel guilty for not tipping. Is it your responsibility? That's what we discuss in today's episode. Tipping culture. We give you actionable tips on improving your life. 1% at a time.

Sep 17, 202439 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Solar Panels. Yay or Nay?

Teaching you things you didn't learn in school. We focus on Kaizen, learning in little bits at a time for a better long-term impact. 1% a day. This episode we talk about solar panels. We had them at our previous home. Will we add them to our new home?

Sep 17, 202419 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Welcome to Omni-Versal

Get to know little about us and what to expect from this podcast. A millennial family sharing their skills and experiences to make your life easier. Self-help through kaizen, a Japanese concept of continuous improvement through small increments. Speech pathology, behavioral management (both children and adults). Life skills: cooking, technology, finance, relationships, marriage, parenting, taxes, etc. Other fun stuff like movies, party planning, DIY projects and more. A true whole life experienc...

Aug 27, 202423 min

Current State of El Paso Politics

The first time having a politician on the show. We chat with 2024 Mayoral candidate for El Paso, Cassandra Hernandez. On location at Margin Notes Booksellers. Talk a little about living in El Paso, mentalities to overcome, bureaucracy (the necessary evil), and more.

Aug 23, 20241 hr 21 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Finding Purpose vs Finding Happiness

When you find your purpose, it gives you a reason to get up every morning. It may even help you find some happiness along the way. Or have you gotten a taste of happiness and that's what now becomes your purpose, to chase happiness. We discuss this and more, along with some other fun tangents.

Jul 19, 20242 hr 29 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Religion in Schools

If religion in schools could reduce the amount of school shootings would you be for it? What about learning to practice a different religion other than the one you grew up with? Could religion in schools have other benefits past spiritual ones?

Jun 14, 20243 hr 30 minSeason 3Ep. 1

When is it your fault, and not your culture's?

You've probably heard or said, "I was raised that way," or , "They were raised that way." Is this a reason or an excuse? At what point should you do something about it if it is not in yours or other's self-interest.

May 28, 20242 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Book Discussion - Mere Christianity - Book 2

Book 2 Rival Conceptions of God Christians don't have to believe other religions are wrong Atheists is too simple - how would we find that life has no meaning? If there was no light we didn’t have eyes, dark would have no meaning. Dark would be a word without meaning The Invasion People try to put up a simple version of Christianity (willingly ignoring that it is not simple) Christianity is a spiritual civil war. We have landed in enemy territory to change the world back to good The Shocking Alt...

Mar 04, 20241 hr 18 min

Book Discussion - Mere Christianity - Book 1

Notes Lewis was an amateur, not a beginner. Among Christians, this book is highly acclaimed and considered as an extra gospel to the bible Clearing up terminology Gentleman - Coat of arms and owned land. Fact. Gentleman - Honorable and someone who meant well. Opinion Christian means someone who accepts Christ - To say he is not a Christian is therefore incorrect if you do not know what the person thinks and we should not JUDGE. One can more clearly say, they are a bad Christian, but not that the...

Feb 18, 202446 min

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Should we fear AI? How much of it are we already using without knowing? We discuss how this can and is already affecting our lives. (Recorded in 2023)

Feb 10, 20241 hr 28 minSeason 2Ep. 4

”Just” & ”Only”

Are these words toxic? Think of when you use these words. Are you using them to downplay a situation? Or are you using them to be very clear and specific. "It was 'just' one time!" vs "You can do it 'just' this one time!" Listen in and see if you agree with us.

Sep 01, 20232 hr 43 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Creative Career Paths

Is it worth following a creative career path? Fine arts, music, art, dancer, writer. Student loans are expensive. Is it worth the return on investment? Can you get hired or live a sustainable life with/without a degree?

Aug 18, 20233 hr 40 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Teacher Influence on Our Child - Indoctrination vs Education

Our children spend a lot of time in school. Sometimes they will learn things you as a parent prefer they didn't. Sometimes it's educational, and sometimes it can be indoctrination. In this episode we discuss both sides, what the gray areas mean, and why the lines get blurred sometimes. What's blocking your view?

Aug 04, 20232 hr 48 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Obligation of Gift Giving

Is it really the thought that counts? How often do you expect something in return? Does a gift require reciprocation?

Dec 23, 20222 hr 47 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Political Correctness

To be offended or not to be offended? That is the question. Who decides what should be offensive or not?Sometimes it appears others are being offended for other people. Who does this benefit? Is it getting the desired outcome? What are it’s pros and cons?

Dec 10, 20222 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Data vs Anecdotes

Remember when your friend was trying to convince you not to do that thing, cause they had a bad experience with it, but the data you’ve seen says otherwise. Should you go with your friend’s advice, or go with the data? Wouldn’t it be easier if we already knew the outcome? Unfortunately, we do not have those abilities. Listen to our conversation as to how we each deal with this differently.

Nov 26, 20223 hr 30 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Respect & Manners

We are taught to be “respectful?” But what does this mean exactly? Are adults the best example of being “respectful?” Something may be respectful to some, but no to others. Sometimes it seems to be a one-way street. And does etiquette serve any purpose in the modern world? For more, visit: https://www.omni-versal.com/eclipsed

Nov 11, 20222 hr 46 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Horror In Our Culture

Why do we enjoy horror movies? Why is it important to have this in our culture? What would we be like without horror? Does horror ever cross the line? Join our fun conversation on a bunch of things horror including horror themed cocktails 👿🎃🔪🍸

Oct 28, 20223 hr 30 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Superstitions & Urban Legends

Black cats, ladders, umbrellas? Why do we believe in superstitions? Do they actually have an effect on unrelated events or are they simply to make you feel better? Which demographics are most likely to believe in superstitions? A light fun conversation about how we have handled superstitions in the past. How to make other feel validated about their superstitions without ridicule. And if you would ever challenge a superstition.

Oct 14, 20221 hr 29 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Expectations vs Reality

Is your reality/outcome better or worse than your expectations? How do we manage our expectations?

Sep 30, 20222 hr 50 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Are We Alone?

After the new photos of our cosmos emerge, it starts to make us wonder... are we alone in this universe? What about in a paranormal sense? Things we can't see with our physical senses. Join us for our conversation as we try to see what is blocking our views.

Sep 17, 20222 hr 52 minSeason 1Ep. 8