Success is Subjective: Helping parents of college students accept that dropping out is okay

Episode 55 - Doing What it Takes to Make Your Passions Work — with Shayne Gallagher

March 30, 2021 Joanna Lilley, MA, NCC Season 1 Episode 55
Success is Subjective: Helping parents of college students accept that dropping out is okay
Episode 55 - Doing What it Takes to Make Your Passions Work — with Shayne Gallagher
Show Notes

Whatever you choose to do as a profession, whether it includes college or not, there’s going to be some type of work required to get where you want to be. Are you willing to run, not walk, to make it work?

Shayne Gallagher, co-founder and executive director of WinGate Wilderness Therapy, has done everything possible from the very beginning of his career. From being a field instructor trainer , program developer, field director, family workshop facilitator, program director, and now, co-founder and executive director.  With his years of experience and insight, Shayne now runs Wingate Wilderness Therapy and has a book The Way with Children: Ancient Wisdom for Leading Modern Young People.

On this episode of Success is Subjective, Shayne joins Joanna to share his journey as he learned how to make his goals reality through a lot of hard work and experience. Shayne’s dedication and drive will be sure to motivate you to do what it takes to go after your passions. Listen in for Shayne’s wise insight on how young adults and parents can make the most of not only wilderness therapy, but the journey of early adulthood as a whole.

What You Will Learn

  • How losing his father at a young age and having a step dad gave him different perspectives on academics and careers
  • How a wilderness therapy summer job got Shayne started in the industry
  • He married at 21, had 6 kids before he turned 30 years old, and still felt like he needed to “get it together” with school, as his wife had a master’s degree. 
  • When Shayne realized he wanted to pursue psychology 
  • He’s worked in Wilderness Therapy for over 31 years – in every possible position he could have 
  • Listen to Shayne talk about Arbinger Institute
  • Check out Shayne’s book: “The Way with Children: Ancient Wisdom for Leading Modern Young People”  
  • His advice, specifically for parents, is to not rescue their child! 
  • As a fellow podcaster, you’ve got to check out his channel to listen to his wise ways! 

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