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Success is Subjective: Real People. Raw Stories. Embracing a Non-Linear Life!Author: Joanna Lilley, MA, NCC
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. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Careers, Health & Fitness, Mental Health Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 332: Martin Naffziger on Choosing the Next Step Based on Values, Not Timelines
Episode 332
Tuesday, 20 January, 2026
In this episode of Success Is Subjective, Joanna sits down with Martin Joseph Naffziger, an educator and college counselor who has spent decades helping young people step off default paths and define success on their own terms. Martin shares how early international experiences reshaped his understanding of education, why success should be viewed as a moving target, and what happens when young people are given space to reflect on their values instead of being rushed into traditional milestones. The conversation also explores the role parents play in providing safety without control, the importance of reflection in growth, and how stepping outside comfort zones is essential for meaningful development.Martin’s Resources: LinkedIn: Martin Joseph NaffzigerNew Summit AcademyInstagram: @newsummitacademyFacebook: New Summit Academy Costa Rica The Bridge - Costa RicaFacebook: The Bridge Costa Rica Peace CorpsConnect with Joanna Lilley Therapeutic Consulting AssociationLilley Consulting WebsiteLilley Consulting on Facebook Lilley Consulting on YouTubeEmail joanna@lilleyconsulting.com#TherapeuticConsulting #LilleyConsulting #Successful #TherapeuticPrograms #Therapy #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #TheJourney #SuccessIsSubjectivePodcast #TheUnpavedRoad #PFCAudioVideo #BoardingSchool #StudyAbroud #CostaRica #NSACR #NewSummitAcademy #TheBridgeProgram
