Success is Subjective: Real People. Raw Stories. Embracing a Non-Linear Life!

Joanna Lilley, MA, NCC
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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. 

  1. DEC 10

    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 unit at Duke Hospital. As a former professional musician, he was able to use his unique musical background to co-create a program designed to treat music industry professionals. He continues to use his experience in treating disorders through his passio...

    31 min

  2. DEC 3

    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 the parent perspective of going through the treatment process. Ben is a parent who supported his child going off to college across the country but soon found out that he was struggling with his mental health. Taking the steps necessary to get him help and into tre...

    24 min

  3. NOV 26

    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 25 years of experience in education as a teacher, head of school, tutor, consultant and advisor. She has helped nearly one thousand families and students by finding creative solutions to educational and mental health challenges. This is an open book con...

    38 min

  4. NOV 19

    Former Program Participant - 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. Today, Joanna speaks with Robyn. Robyn is a young adult who recently completed residential therapy and treatment. Her situation was unique in that she was motivated to enroll herself in treatment but had to get creative and work hard to cover the cost. Her experienc...

    30 min

  5. NOV 19

    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 treatment experience at ScenicView Academy in Utah, finding his people, and learning how to live and work independently.NOTE: The podcasts in this series can include sensitive subjects such as suicide, self-harm, substance abuse, hospitalizations, psychotic e...

    23 min

  6. NOV 12

    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 treating addiction and mental health issues for almost 30 years. Ray’s passion in helping families and individuals through the intervention process and finding resources, have been locally, nationally and internationally. This episode is a deep dive into the ...

    28 min

  7. NOV 5

    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 Co-Founder of Hopestream Community, a CRAFT-trained parent coach, and mother of two kids who struggled with substance misuse. She is the Community Director in The Stream and sits on the Board for Hopestream Community. Cathy shares the journey of her two children...

    25 min

  8. OCT 29

    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 their life perspectives. Eileen encourages listeners to challenge their thoughts regularly and ask, ‘Is this true? Am I going to believe this?’ and make conscious decisions each day to move towards the goals they have for their life. This episode is an ama...

    29 min
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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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