It’s okay to question if you want to be an athlete, if you want to be in college, if you want to live where you are. It’s okay to question all of this stuff, whatever it is.
Michael Gilpin, Community Outreach Specialist at Red Oak Recovery, has had his experience with questioning many areas of his life growing up. From deciding between becoming an athlete or an artist, to dropping out of college 3 times and transferring to 4 different colleges and dealing with heavy substance abuse. There wasn’t one thing that gave him all the answers. It was the experiences he built over the years, the people around him and the moment he decided to make a nonjudgemental choice for himself to take the chance on getting help. Since he took that chance on recovery, he’s been a wilderness guide, worked in collegiate recovery, helped start programs, and started working at Red Oak Recovery where he helps young adults find their voice.
On this episode of Success is Subjective, Michael joins Joanna to share his experience going from a college dropout and addict, to a proud dad and mentor for young adults who are in the shoes he used to be in. The questions Michael had along the way eventually brought him to the help he needed and to his purpose in life. Listen in for Michael’s insight on how having a level of curiosity and questioning can allow you to truly engage in life, learning from experiences and opening up your perspective to new exciting things.
What You Will Learn
The different voices Michael had to balance from his parents regarding college
Going to school for soccer since his interest for art wasn’t looked at as practical
Staying in college to be supported by his parents
Transferring to 4 colleges before finally going to rehab
When it dawned on Michael to reach out for help
Hitting pause on college to figure out life and figure out himself
Michael’s job as a wilderness field guide
Being ready and excited to go back to school
Trying to catch up for lost time in the first semester back while also working
The difference between sobriety and recovery
Michael’s mission to help others find their voice
Treatment is about more than just going to a center for a certain amount of time
It’s okay to question things as you go
Connect with Michael Gilpin
Call 828-674-5915
Email michaelg@redoakrecovery.com
Connect with Joanna Lilley
Lilley Consulting on Instagram
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