Success is Subjective: Real People. Raw Stories. Embracing a Non-Linear Life!
Interviews of people who took a break from life at one point or another to get help, grow up, or just to reassess their life direction. Some guests struggled with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, a death in the family, or just decided college was not the place for them. These stories are all-to-real, and yet we don't talk enough about how common it is for those who took a gap year to defer college, went to college and took a break, or those who struggled launching into the workforce post-college graduation. This goes out to all the young adults and parents of young adults who are struggling and contemplating what will happen if they walk away right now.
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285 episodes
Episode 285: From Stock Exchange to Sober Solutions: How My Life Did a 180 with John Morris
It’s not uncommon for someone to set out on a path they really believe in, or pursue the path that grueling years of hard work earned them a degree in. It’s also not out of the ordinary for a certain eye-opening life experience to cause an indi...
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Episode 284
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23:26
Episode 284: Redefining Education to Accommodate Neurodiverse Students with Scot Marken
Today’s episode of Success is Subjective comes from the heart, lived experience and professional background of Scot Marken. Scot Marken is the founder and CEO of EdRedefined – a national educational consulting firm with the purpose of ...
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Episode 283
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26:18
Episode 283: Obtaining College, Career and Mental Health Success with Psychiatrist Dr. Bianca Busch
It’s not uncommon for successful high school students to get to college and find themselves hit with the reality that their former education wasn't nearly sufficient enough to help them feel confident and equipped for the rigorous academics tha...
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Episode 282
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26:53
Former Program Participant - Episode 282: The Next Right Thing with Dan O’Gorman
On this episode of Success is Subjective, Joanna brings you another story from our special former participant series where she extends the opportunity for former participants who feel comfortable sharing their journey with others. Toda...
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Episode 281
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27:47
Former Participant Series - Episode 281: ‘Just for Today’ and Other Things I’ve Learned on My Sobriety Journey with Jacqueline
On this episode of Success is Subjective, Joanna brings you another story from our special former participant series where she extends the opportunity for former participants who feel comfortable sharing their journey with others. Toda...
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Episode 281
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27:18
Episode 280: Shady Lane Cellars: Finding My Passion as a Winemaker with Maddie McCandless
For many people, a core desire based on natural giftings or a childhood dream comes forth when asked what their passion is. For others, they don’t quite know what makes their heart come alive until they stumble upon that hobby, career or volunt...
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Episode 280
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21:05
Episode 279: Many Strengths, One Outcome - Merging My Dual-Parts to Create My Future w/ Zack Shafer
Have you ever felt conflicted about what to do with your life? Or maybe you have multiple strengths and talents, but you’re not exactly sure which one to utilize as you reach towards your future goals. If that resonates, today’s Success is ...
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Episode 279
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31:02
Episode 278: Self-Compassion, Mental Health and the Moving Target of Success from a Psychologist's Perspective w/ Dr. Ruth Viehoff
Today’s episode of Success is Subjective features a conversation with Joanna and Dr. Ruth Viehoff, a licensed clinical psychologist. Through her own personal story, Dr. Viehoff has known what it’s like to struggle with mental health is...
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Episode 278
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26:23
Former Participant Series - Episode 277: The Choice is Mine: The Pain of My Addiction or The Pain of Seeking Help? with Andy
On this episode of Success is Subjective, Joanna brings you another story from our special former participant series where she extends the opportunity for former participants who feel comfortable sharing their journey with others. Toda...
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Episode 277
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29:22
Former Participant Series - Episode 276: The Other Side: Sobriety, Sustainability and Post-Treatment Perspective with Evan
On this episode of Success is Subjective, Joanna brings you another story from our special former participant series where she extends the opportunity for former participants who feel comfortable sharing their journey with others. Toda...
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Episode 276
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27:46
Episode 275: Gap Years, Uncertainty and Self Advocacy: Understanding and Accepting Your Unique Road to Success with Dan Jordan
It’s one thing to comprehend that gap years can be helpful for some “misguided” people in the world. It’s another challenge to identify that a gap year could be personally beneficial, and to realize they can actually propel a person further in ...
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Episode 275
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29:35
Episode 274: The Transformative Power of Breathwork with Jon Paul Crimi
While many of us are prone to a faulty and often crippling belief that our lives can’t change unless we make radical changes, we might find ourselves scoffing at the idea that miniscule adjustments can make dramatic shifts. On today’s episode o...
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Episode 274
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33:18
Episode 273: Struggles that Lead to Success with Alexandra Miles
In this episode of Success is Subjective, Joanna welcomes Alexandra Miles, Founder/CEO PROJECT BLACKBIRD Inc. She is a Savannah, GA based producer, actor and non-profit founder with a focus on narrative film and mental health impact. Alexandra ...
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Episode 273
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25:43
Former Participant Series - Episode 272: Doing Something Meaningful in Life with Robby Schrott
In this Former Participant Series, Joanna interviews previously troubled teens and young adults who underwent a treatment program. Today, Joanna has Robby Schrott who is a former treatment participant who became an online fitness coach. He talk...
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Episode 272
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20:36
Former Participant Series - Episode 271: Accepting Change that Leads to Success with B. Reeves
In this Former Participant Series, Joanna interviews previously troubled teens and young adults who underwent a treatment program. Today, Joanna has B. Reeves on the show. He was born, raised and got sober in Raleigh, NC and is now very active ...
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Season 3
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Episode 271
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30:37
Episode 270: Productivity and Pushing Forward Can Lead to Success with Casey Morrissey
Today, Joanna has Casey Morrissey on the show. Casey is a certified substance abuse counselor with over seven years of experience in the field. He is one of the founders of Refine Recovery. He has unique expertise in blending his experience wit...
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Episode 270
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30:46
Episode 269: Creating Change and Growth with Johnny Tock
Today on the show, Joanna has Johnny Tock on to discuss Spain Abroad, his journey that led to him moving his family to Spain to start this program. Spain Abroad is a Gap year program offering endless opportunities to discover your authentic sel...
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Episode 269
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27:25
Episode 268: Creating a Vision for Success with Carey Conley
Changing course in life is common and you don’t always know what you want to do for the rest of your life when you are a young adult. Today on the show, Joanna has an amazing conversation with Carey Conley to discuss how to help young adults on...
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Episode 268
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25:17
Episode 267: Mental Health Matters with Todd Weatherly
Today on the show, Joanna welcomes Todd Weatherly. Todd loves the outdoors, he is a speaker, an author, amateur photographer, professional facilitator and the President of Stucker, Smith and Weatherly, which is a therapeutic and educational con...
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Season 3
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Episode 267
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29:00
Former Participant Series - Episode 266: Normal People with Not So Normal Lives with Kyle Summers
In this Former Participant Series, Joanna interviews previously troubled teens and young adults who underwent a treatment program. Today, Joanna has Kyle Summers on the show. Kyle is the marketing and adventure program director at Lean In Recov...
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Episode 266
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47:35
Former Participant Series - Episode 265: The Trek Through Therapy, Onward to Success with "Nick"
In this Former Participant Series, Joanna interviews previously troubled teens and young adults who underwent a treatment program. Today, Joanna speaks with Nick who shares his story of success. He's been on quite the journey, and it's one that...
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Episode 265
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26:11
Episode 264: From Addiction to Success with Bogie Bowles
In this episode of Success is Subjective, Joanna welcomes Bogie Bowles. Bogie has his masters in social work and shares his own story of recovery. He expanded his perspective between mental health and addiction while working at the psychiatric ...
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Season 3
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Episode 264
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31:16
Special Parent Series: Episode 263 with "Ben"
On this episode of Success is Subjective, Joanna brings you another story from our special parent series where she interviews parents whose children have overcome various challenges. Today, Joanna welcomes Ben on the show to discuss th...
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Season 3
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Episode 264
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24:05
Episode 262: The Journey That Lead to Success with Rebekah Jordan
In this episode of Success is Subjective, Joanna welcomes Rebekah Jordan, owner and director of Crossbridge Education where the primary focus of her work is helping students and families find the right school and therapeutic placement. She has ...
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Season 3
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Episode 262
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37:44
Former Participant Series - Episode 261: Success is Navigating Life and Finding Joy in the Everyday with "Robyn"
On this episode of Success is Subjective, Joanna brings you another story from our special former participant series where she extends the opportunity for former participants who feel comfortable sharing their journey with others. Toda...
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Episode 261
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29:40