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

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 Joanna and “Jennifer”, a wife and mother of two young adult children who struggled in different ways. Jennifer recounts the difficult journey of her son dealing with anxiety, depression, ODD, and ADHD and how, by age 15, he was using alcohol and substances to cope. With incredible vulnerability, Jennifer shares not only the heartbreaking process of deciding to put him in treatment but also how she was forced to confront her own trauma to become the best support for her son, her family, and her community. Jennifer is an Other Parents Like Me Peer Parent and loves being a Guardian Ad Litem, a court-appointed person who investigates the best interests of a child in a custody case. NOTE: The podcasts in this series can include sensitive subjects such as suicide, self-harm, substance abuse, hospitalizations, psychotic episodes, and other traumatic experiences which include parts of the treatment journey. No topic is off limits and not all stories are positive but they are real, raw, and transparent. **Listener discretion is advised** Connect with Joanna Lilley Therapeutic Consulting Association Lilley Consulting Website Lilley Consulting on Facebook Lilley Consulting on YouTube Email: joanna@lilleyconsulting.com Resources Other Parents Like Me #therapeuticconsulting #lilleyconsulting #podcast #podcastcommunity #odd #adhd #anxiety #depression #boundaries #residentialtreatment #soberliving #therapy #parent #healing #mentalhealth #successissubjective #pfcaudiovideo

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, anxiety, an eating disorder, and going to 6 different high schools - ultimately realizing that school wasn’t for her. Through extensive travel during a gap-year program (which she jokes never really ended), Olivia has found success in her work and peace in the journey that brought her to it. Connect with Joanna Lilley Therapeutic Consulting Association Lilley Consulting Website Lilley Consulting on Facebook Lilley Consulting on YouTube Email: joanna@lilleyconsulting.com Connect with Olivia Heffernan NAMI San Mateo NAMI San Mateo on Instagram NAMI San Mateo on Facebook Email NAMI San Mateo: nami@namisanmateo.org Find your local NAMI group #therapeuticconsulting #lilleyconsulting #podcast #podcastcommunity #thejourney #travel #gapyear #whoIamnow #takingchances #mentalhealth #youthservices #holdingspace #nami #namisanmateo #successissubjective #pfcaudiovideo

In this Former Participant Series, Joanna interviews previously troubled teens and young adults who underwent a treatment program. On today’s episode, Joanna welcomes “Steven”. As a teen, Steven was caught up in substance abuse, joyriding, cutting school, and severe defiance at home. At a loss, his parents sent him to a wilderness therapy program which impacted the trajectory of his future. NOTE: The podcasts in this series can include sensitive subjects such as suicide, self-harm, substance abuse, hospitalizations, psychotic episodes, and other traumatic experiences which include parts of the treatment journey. No topic is off limits and not all stories are positive but they are real, raw, and transparent. **Listener discretion is advised** Connect with Joanna Lilley Therapeutic Consulting Association Lilley Consulting Website Lilley Consulting on Facebook Lilley Consulting on YouTube Email: joanna@lilleyconsulting.com #therapeuticconsulting #lilleyconsulting #successful #wildernesstherapy #backpacking #substanceabuse #joyriding #defiance #psychologydegree #leadership #development #podcast #podcastcommunity #thejourney #successissubjective #pfcaudiovideo

In this Former Participant Series, Joanna interviews previously troubled teens and young adults who underwent a treatment program. On today’s episode, Joanna welcomes Patrick Devlin, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Level II Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and the co-founder of Skyline Recovery in Bend, Oregon. Patrick shares his experience as a young adult with alcohol and drug abuse and his bumpy - and eventually successful - journey to sobriety. NOTE: The podcasts in this series can include sensitive subjects such as suicide, self-harm, substance abuse, hospitalizations, psychotic episodes, and other traumatic experiences which include parts of the treatment journey. No topic is off limits and not all stories are positive but they are real, raw, and transparent. **Listener discretion is advised** Connect with Joanna Lilley Therapeutic Consulting Association Lilley Consulting Website Lilley Consulting on Facebook Lilley Consulting on YouTube Email: joanna@lilleyconsulting.com Connect with Patrick Devlin Patrick Devlin | Skyline Recovery Skyline Recovery Skyline Recovery | LinkedIn Skyline Recovery on Instagram Email: hello@skylinerecoverybend.com Master Class Link! #therapeuticconsulting #lilleyconsulting #successful #substanceabuse #overdose #treatmentcenter #ranch #wildernesstherapy #skylinerecovery #bendoregon #recovery #sobriety #podcast #podcastcommunity #thejourney #successissubjective #pfcaudiovideo

In this episode of Success is Subjective, Joanna interviews Jay Staples who is the proud owner of A Sober Caddy, a unique creative agency that works with individuals and companies to uncover their authentic purpose and develop it into a brand. Advertising and marketing comes naturally to Jay and he has used it to share with others that authenticity, purpose, and core values are rooted in the path to success. Listen as Jay shares his story and the success that he found due to a course change in his life. Connect with Jay Staples A Sober Caddy Website Get in Touch With Jay A Sober Caddy on Instagram A Sober Caddy on Facebook Connect with Joanna Lilley Therapeutic Consulting Association Lilley Consulting Website Lilley Consulting on Facebook Lilley Consulting on YouTube Email: joanna@lilleyconsulting.com #therapeuticconsulting #lilleyconsulting #successful #mentalhealth #asobercaddy #jaystaples #depression #mentalhealthawareness #anxiety #substanceabuse #sobriety #advertisingandmarketing #definitionsofsuccess #perseverance #determination #changeofcourse #drugsandalcohol #podcast #podcastcommunity #thejourney #successissubjective #pfcaudiovideo

In this episode of Success is Subjective, Joanna interviews former troubled teens and young adults who are willing to share their story in the new, former participant series. Today, Joanna welcomes Hayley Caddes to share her story with us. She was struggling with undiagnosed mental illness, substance abuse and self-harm issues which led to her being sent to wilderness therapy and residential treatment at the age of sixteen. NOTE: The podcasts in this series may include sensitive subjects such as: suicide, self-harm, substance abuse, hospitalizations, psychotic episodes, and other traumatic experiences which includes parts of the treatment journey. No topic is off limits and not all stories are positive but they are real, raw, and transparent. **Listener discretion is advised** Connect with Hayley Caddes Not Therapy Website Not Therapy on Linkedin Not Therapy on Instagram Find a Coach on Not Therapy Connect with Joanna Lilley Therapeutic Consulting Association Lilley Consulting Website Lilley Consulting on Facebook Lilley Consulting on YouTube Email: joanna@lilleyconsulting.com #therapeuticconsulting #lilleyconsulting #successful #mentalhealth #nottherapy #hayleycaddes #depression #mentalhealthawareness #anxiety #suicide #findpurpose #bipolar #learningdisabilities #perseverance #determination #wildernesstherapy #podcast #podcastcommunity #thejourney #successissubjective #pfcaudiovideo

In this episode of Success is Subjective, Joanna welcomes Jenney Wilder, founder of All Kinds of Therapy which is the most comprehensive, independent fact-based online directory for Family Choice Behavioral Healthcare Interventions (FCBHI) and the substance abuse industry for troubled teens and young adults. With a diagnosis of ADHD and several other learning disabilities, Jenney is no stranger to the determination and perseverance that it takes to make it through tough times. Listen as she shares her story that led to where she is today. Connect with Jenney Wilder All Kinds Of Therapy Website Contact Jenney All Kinds Of Therapy Free Resources All Kinds Of Therapy on Facebook All Kinds Of Therapy on Instagram Connect with Joanna Lilley Therapeutic Consulting Association Lilley Consulting Website Lilley Consulting on Facebook Lilley Consulting on YouTube Email: joanna@lilleyconsulting.com #therapeuticconsulting #lilleyconsulting #successful #mentalhealth #allkindsoftherapy #jenneywilder #depression #mentalhealthawareness #anxiety #suicide #findpurpose #ADHD #learningdisabilities #perseverance #determination #educationalexperiences #podcast #podcastcommunity #thejourney #successissubjective #pfcaudiovideo

In this episode of Success is Subjective, Joanna shares another interview from the special parent series. This series features parents whose children have overcome a variety of mental health challenges. Today, Joanna welcomes Liz as she shares her son’s journey navigating complex peer influence at a prestigious high school in New York, which ultimately led to his admittance to a rehab facility. NOTE: The podcasts in this series can include sensitive subjects such as: suicide, self-harm, substance abuse, hospitalizations, psychotic episodes, and other traumatic experiences which includes parts of the treatment journey. No topic is off limits and not all stories are positive but they are real, raw, and transparent. **Listener discretion is advised** Connect with Liz Other Parents Like Me Website Other Parents Like Me on Instagram Other Parents Like Me on Facebook Other Parents Like Me on Linkedin Connect with Joanna Lilley Therapeutic Consulting Association Lilley Consulting Website Lilley Consulting on Facebook Lilley Consulting on YouTube Email: joanna@lilleyconsulting.com #therapeuticconsulting #lilleyconsulting #successful #mentalhealth #otherparentslikeme #mentalillness #depression #mentalhealthawareness #anxiety #suicide #findpurpose #wildernesstherapy #clinicalprograms #community #beautyintheprocess #selfcare #podcast #podcastcommunity #thejourney #successissubjective #pfcaudiovideo

Today, Joanna has Michelle Hammer on the show to discuss schizophrenia and mental health awareness. Michelle is a schizophrenia activist who spends her time passionately fighting the stigma around this diagnosis. At the age of twenty-two Michelle was diagnosed with schizophrenia after she was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder at age eighteen. In May of 2015, she founded a mental health focused clothing brand called, Schizophrenic.NYC. You won’t want to miss this incredible, information packed episode. Connect with Michelle Hammer Michelle Hammer Website Schizophrenic.NYC Michelle on Instagram Michelle on Facebook Michelle on YouTube Mental Health Books Connect with Joanna Lilley Lilley Consulting Website Lilley Consulting on Facebook Lilley Consulting on YouTube Email joanna@lilleyconsulting.com #therapeuticconsulting #lilleyconsulting #successful #mentalhealth #michellehammer #mentalillness #schizophrenia.nyc #mentalhealthawareness #schizophrenia #anxiety #findpurpose #therapy #clinicalprograms #podcast #podcastcommunity #thejourney #successissubjective #pfcaudiovideo

On today’s episode Joanna has a conversation with John Karren, who is the owner of Elements Outdoor Therapy Program in Utah. John has dedicated his life to helping families navigate moments of crisis and find comfort in nature. As a decorated competitive endurance swimmer and triathlete, he understands the importance of resilience and perseverance. He attributes his successes in life to his best friend and partner, his wife Melanie. Together they have weathered many of life's storms and triumphs as a united force which has led to many successes. Connect with John Karren Elements Programs Email info@elementsprograms.com Call 866-542-2252 Connect with Joanna Lilley Therapeutic Consulting Association Lilley Consulting Website Lilley Consulting on Facebook Lilley Consulting on YouTube Email joanna@lilleyconsulting.com #therapeuticconsulting #lilleyconsulting #successful #mentalhealth #johnkarren #adolescence #elementsoutdoortherapyprogram #theraputicprograms #wildernesstherapy #youngadult #findpurpose #therapy #clinicalprograms #podcast #podcastcommunity #thejourney #successissubjective #pfcaudiovideo

Today’s episode is a conversation between Joanna and Dr. Cameron Caswell who is also known as “the teen translator”. Dr. Cameron is an adolescent psychologist, a private practitioner, a TedX speaker, podcast host, and author. She is the parent of a teen and knows the struggles in navigating those tough teen years. She offers hope and practical strategies to help parents open up their teens' confidence and build stronger, deeper connections with them. Connect with Dr. Cameron Caswell Dr. Cameron Caswell Website Parenting Teen’s with Dr. Cam Podcast Parenting Resources Dr. Cameron on Instagram Email hello@drcamconsulting.com Connect with Joanna Lilley Therapeutic Consulting Association Lilley Consulting Website Lilley Consulting on Facebook Lilley Consulting on YouTube Email joanna@lilleyconsulting.com #therapeuticconsulting #lilleyconsulting #successful #mentalhealth #drcameroncaswell #adolescence #parentingteenpodcast #author #speaker #tedxspeaker #strongwomen #leaders #findpurpose #therapy #clinicalprograms #podcast #podcastcommunity #thejourney #successissubjective #pfcaudiovideo

Joanna is bringing you a special parent series, where she interviews parents whose children have overcome a variety of mental health challenges. Today’s episode is a conversation between Joanna and Irena. When it comes to parenting, there is not a playbook that parents can use. Parenting is unique to each family and each child. Irena and her husband were struggling with a young adult son who was dealing with depression and anxiety. She admits that she kept this part of their life and the struggles they faced quiet for some time. Listen as she shares a unique perspective of success and navigating getting her son the help he needed. Connect with Irena Smith Irena Smith Website Book: The Golden Ticket Irena Smith on Facebook Irena Smith on Twitter Connect with Joanna Lilley Therapeutic Consulting Association Lilley Consulting Website Lilley Consulting on Facebook Lilley Consulting on YouTube Email: joanna@lilleyconsulting.com #therapeuticconsulting #lilleyconsulting #successful #mentalhealth #theraputicprograms #youngadults #adolescence #IrenaSmith #author #suicideprevention #suicidalideation #thegoldenticket #wildernesstherapy #findpurpose #therapy #clinicalprograms #podcast #podcastcommunity #thejourney #successissubjective #pfcaudiovideo

On today’s episode of Success is Subjective, Austin Rogers is the executive director of Rooted Life Adventures where she brings experience and passion to her role. She has always sought purposeful work, navigating careers in non-profit, corporate and government sectors before finding her true calling in experiential learning and adventure travel. After moving to New Zealand in 2018, Austin spent 5 years with a leading gap year company that facilitated transformative journeys for over 700 students across 15 countries. She recognized an increasing need for mental health support among adolescents and young adults. She loves to create programs where fun and mental health support co-exist. Connect with Austin Rogers Rooted Life Adventures Email: info@rootedlifeadventures.com Rooted Life Adventures on Facebook Rooted Life Adventures on Instagram Connect with Joanna Lilley Therapeutic Consulting Association Lilley Consulting Website Lilley Consulting on Facebook Lilley Consulting on YouTube Email: joanna@lilleyconsulting.com #therapeuticconsulting #lilleyconsulting #successful #mentalhealth #theraputicprograms #youngadults #adolescence #rootedlifeadventures #gapyear #adventuretravels #purposefulwork #findpurpose #therapy #clinicalprograms #podcast #podcastcommunity #thejourney #successissubjective #pfcaudiovideo

On this week's episode of Success is Subjective, host Joanna Lilley has an amazing guest on the show, Will Hutchinson. Graduating with a bachelors in science and business administration from the University of Vermont, Will began his career in the financial district in Stanford, CT. From there his journey led him to become the CFO of the Foundation House where he oversees all staff and makes sure everything they offer both clinically and activitiy wise are of the highest caliber. As a leader at the Foundation House, he is humbled and honored to walk this path. He values dedication, determination and discipline and is committed to the process of self-improvement for himself and others. Connect with Will Hutchinson Foundation House Email hutch@foundationhouse.com Foundation House on Facebook Foundation House on Instagram Connect with Joanna Lilley Therapeutic Consulting Association Lilley Consulting Website Lilley Consulting on Facebook Lilley Consulting on YouTube Email joanna@lilleyconsulting.com #therapeuticconsulting #lilleyconsulting #successful #addiction #theraputicprograms #youngadults #depression #foundationhouse #willhutchinson #mentalhealth #therapy #clinicalprograms #podcast #podcastcommunity #thejourney #successissubjective #pfcaudiovideo

On today’s episode of Success is Subjective, Ryan Corbey shares his perspective as a parent coach in the mental health profession. Growing up in a large family, Ryan was used to chaos. Without having established his own sense of agency before leaving home, Ryan experienced what he considers a ‘failure to launch’ when he flunked out of college, soon after starting. Learning to embrace life smackdab between failure and success spurned Ryan’s personal growth journey, which helped him earn a degree in sociology the second time he attempted college. As someone who has tried, failed, learned, and had the courage to try again, Ryan has developed an inspiring and powerful perspective of himself and the world around him. Using his own life lessons and his experience working in wilderness therapy for a decade, Ryan now helps support families who are in crisis. Tune in to hear the wisdom Ryan articulates for those who are on their own path of growth and healing. Ryan Corbey’s Resources: Better Path Advocates - ryan@betterpathadvocates.com Connect with Joanna Lilley Therapeutic Consulting Association Lilley Consulting Website Lilley Consulting on Facebook Lilley Consulting on YouTube Email joanna@lilleyconsulting.com #therapeuticconsulting #lilleyconsulting #successful #youngadults #therapeuticprograms #neurodiversity #neurodiverse #therapy #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #studentmentalhealth #thejourney #successissubjective #theunpavedroad #wildernesstherapy #doyourwork

For the entire month of May, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Joanna is bringing you a special parent series, where she interviews parents whose children have overcome a variety of mental health challenges. Today’s episode of Success is Subjective is a conversation between Joanna and the father of two sons, York. York shares the mental health challenges his older son faced, which eventually led to alcohol abuse, stays at psychiatric hospitals and eventually, wilderness therapy followed by therapeutic boarding school. York happily reports of his son’s dramatic improvement and how he now mentors and sponsors others in AA. York gives enlightening advice for parents who are looking to improve themselves and shares how this process of supporting his son led to his own personal growth and even a rewarding career change. York’s Resources: Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs (book) Other Parents Like Me york@yorkastcoaching.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/yorkast Connect with Joanna Lilley Therapeutic Consulting Association Lilley Consulting Website Lilley Consulting on Facebook Lilley Consulting on YouTube Email joanna@lilleyconsulting.com #therapeuticconsulting #lilleyconsulting #successful #youngadults #therapeuticprograms #neurodiversity #neurodiverse #therapy #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #studentmentalhealth #thejourney #successissubjective #theunpavedroad #wildernesstherapy

For the entire month of May, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Joanna is bringing you a special parent series, where she interviews parents whose children have overcome a variety of mental health challenges. Not knowing which came first in a chicken-or-egg scenario, Mary Beth didn’t know if her 15 year old was coping with mental health issues by using marijuana, or if the marijuana caused their mental health issues. Either way, she knew her child needed help and by the time they went off to college, it became blaring. Mary Beth and her child had the opportunity to utilize Joanna as their therapeutic consultant and that’s when Mary Beth said things began to change for the better. Mary Beth shares how it took multiple treatment experiences, but eventually they found one that helped her child get their life on the right track. Connect with Joanna Lilley Therapeutic Consulting Association Lilley Consulting Website Lilley Consulting on Facebook Lilley Consulting on YouTube Email: joanna@lilleyconsulting.com #therapeuticconsulting #lilleyconsulting #successful #youngadults #therapeuticprograms #neurodiversity #neurodiverse #therapy #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #studentmentalhealth #thejourney #successissubjective #theunpavedroad #wildernesstherapy

For the entire month of May, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Joanna is bringing you a special parent series, where she interviews parents whose children have overcome a variety of mental health challenges. Today’s episode is a conversation between Joanna and Ashley. When he first went off to college, Ashley’s son seemed relatively stable. But not long into his college experience, her son fell ill, followed by Covid forcing him back home, where it became apparent that he struggled with alcohol use. Trying multiple outpatient programs, nothing seemed to help. Ashley knew that her son’s life was on the line and getting him help took precedence over his education. She shares with listeners what their family’s journey has looked like and gives parents her best advice regarding kids who struggle with addiction. Ashley also provides a tremendous resource for college students in need of support. Ashley’s Resources: The Haven at College Connect with Joanna Lilley Therapeutic Consulting Association Lilley Consulting Website Lilley Consulting on Facebook Lilley Consulting on YouTube Email: joanna@lilleyconsulting.com #therapeuticconsulting #lilleyconsulting #successful #youngadults #therapeuticprograms #neurodiversity #neurodiverse #therapy #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #studentmentalhealth #thejourney #successissubjective #theunpavedroad #wildernesstherapy

For the entire month of May, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Joanna is bringing you a special parent series, where she interviews parents whose children have overcome a variety of mental health challenges. Conceived to a biological mother who was abusing drugs, adoptive mom Josie brought two children into her home with every intention of giving them a better life. But the neglect her son experienced as an infant left a lasting mark that the whole family still works to make up for now. On today’s episode of Success is Subjective, Josie shares a very humble and vulnerable perspective as the mom of an adult child who still is fighting many demons. While the battle for her son’s mental health has not yet been won, Josie explains how she has found stability for herself in the midst of the chaos. She also provides listeners with several resources that have been of comfort and support to her during this process. Josie’s Resources: The Parallel Process (book) The Body Keeps the Score (book) The Primal Wound (book) Beyond Addiction (book) The Dance of Anger (book)

For the entire month of May, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Joanna is bringing you a special parent series, where she interviews parents whose children have overcome a variety of mental health challenges. Today’s episode of Success is Subjective is a conversation between Joanna and Rosie. The last thing Rosie envisioned for her son was to be sending him away during his sophomore year of high school. But with hours of screaming, holes in the walls and broken windows from his fits of rage, something drastic had to be done and quickly. While the whole family was desperately hoping wilderness therapy would be the solution, Rosie candidly shares how hard of an experience it was for their whole family. On the other side of it all, while her son still has nothing positive or negative to say about wilderness therapy, nobody can deny the dramatic turnaround he has made in life since then. Connect with Joanna Lilley Therapeutic Consulting Association Lilley Consulting Website Lilley Consulting on Facebook Lilley Consulting on YouTube Email: joanna@lilleyconsulting.com #therapeuticconsulting #lilleyconsulting #successful #youngadults #therapeuticprograms #neurodiversity #neurodiverse #therapy #mentalhealth #podcast #podcastcommunity #studentmentalhealth #thejourney #successissubjective #theunpavedroad #wildernesstherapy