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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270 episodes
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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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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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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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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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
Former Participant Series - Episode 260: Finding My People with ‘Laser Kid’
In this Former Participant Series, Joanna interviews previously troubled teens and young adults who underwent a treatment program. Today, Joanna speaks with Bryan aka ‘Laser Kid’ about being diagnosed with Autism in his 30s, his positive treatm...
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Episode 260
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23:28
Episode 259: Family and Individual Intervention Process with Ray Estefania
On today’s episode of Success is Subjective, Joanna welcomes Ray Estefania to the show. Ray is a Psychotherapist, therapeutic and educational consultant and an interventionist at R&A Therapeutic Partners in South Florida. He has been treati...
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Episode 259
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28:14
Special Parent Series: Episode 258 with Cathy Cioth
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 speaks with Cathy Cioth. Cathy is the ...
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Episode 258
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24:52
Episode 257: Challenge Your Thoughts ‘Cos They Aren’t Always True with Eileen Der Aris
On today’s episode of Success is Subjective, Joanna welcomes young adult life coach Eileen Der Aris. Eileen is the founder of Young Adults Rising and is passionate about helping young people understand who they really are and how to reframe the...
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Episode 257
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28:37
Episode 256: My Success is Defined by My Relationships with Jack Gillespie
Today on the show, Joanna welcomes Jack Gillespie as her guest. He holds a Masters of Social Work (MSW) from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and is a licensed LCAS, LCSW-A, and CCS-I. Jack is also an IIN Health Coach Practitioner...
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Episode 256
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25:09
Former Participant Series - Episode 255: You CAN Have a Happy, Normal Life in Recovery with Bella
In this Former Participant Series, Joanna interviews previously troubled teens and young adults who underwent a treatment program. Today, Joanna welcomes Bella. With incredible vulnerability, Bella shares about her pre-teen and teen years when ...
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Episode 255
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25:51
Former Participant Series - Episode 254: Pain is Not Optional but Suffering Is with Andrew
In this Former Participant Series, Joanna interviews previously troubled teens and young adults who underwent a treatment program. On today’s episode, Joanna welcomes Andrew, a one-on-one coach who specializes in teaching adolescents and young ...
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Episode 254
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27:51
Episode 253 - Falling into a New Career at the Ripe Age of 40 with Jill Rickel
Description:On today’s episode of Success is Subjective, Joanna welcomes Jill Rickel. Jill is a CEP (Certified Educational Planner), the Founder of AO Therapeutic Consulting and she currently travels nationwide to evaluate schools...
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Episode 253
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28:33
Special Parent Series: Episode 252 with Beth Hillman
Today, Joanna is bringing you another story from our special parent series, where she interviews parents whose children have overcome various mental health challenges. This episode of Success is Subjective is a conversation between Joa...
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Episode 252
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28:44
Episode 251: It’s Time to Give Our Kids a Voice with Jeff Levin
On today’s episode of Success is Subjective, Joanna welcomes teen and young adult life coach Jeff Levin. With over 40 years of experience working with young people and their families, including 25 years as a practicing Psychotherapist, Jeff has...
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Episode 251
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25:59
Former Participant Series - Episode 250: I Can Do Hard Things with Ciara Fanlo
In this Former Participant Series, Joanna interviews previously troubled teens and young adults who underwent a treatment program. In today's episode, Joanna sits down with Ciara Fanlo, a self-proclaimed former "troubled teen" turned mentor for...
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Episode 250
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31:55
Former Participant Series - Episode 249: The Impact of Unconditional Love with Christopher Bennett
In this Former Participant Series, Joanna interviews previously troubled teens and young adults who underwent a treatment program. On today’s episode, Joanna welcomes Christopher Bennett, a 15-year behavioral health entrepreneur and investor. C...
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Episode 249
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33:35
Episode 248 - Your Journey Isn’t Supposed to Look Like Anyone Else’s with Cynthia Coufal
On today’s episode of Success is Subjective, Joanna welcomes Teen Anxiety Coach and fellow podcaster, Cynthia Coufal. Cynthia’s fascinating story from growing up on a rural farm in Kansas to secretly dropping out of school, to becoming a school...
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Episode 248
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30:05
Special Parent Series: Episode 247 with “Jennifer”
Today, Joanna is bringing you another story from our special parent series, where she interviews parents whose children have overcome various mental health challenges. This episode of Success is Subjective is a conversation between Joa...
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Episode 247
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29:36
Episode 246 - Give Yourself Permission to Exit with Olivia Heffernan
On today’s episode of Success is Subjective Joanna welcomes Olivia Heffernan, currently the Events, Communications & Youth Services Manager at NAMI San Mateo. Olivia shares her struggles while going through high school: depression,...
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Episode 246
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25:41