Episode 99 — Life Itself is School —with Robert Trout

Feel the pressure to make sure your young adult goes to school, gets a good education and finds a lifelong career? Do they feel as passionate about that route? Because in reality, no matter what your child chooses to do whether it’s college or starting a dog grooming business, life will still be there to teach them new things and help them continue to grow in the path that they choose. If they aren’t as passionate about the mainstream route as you are stressed about it, is it worth pushing?Robert Trout, Director of The Experiential Healing Institute, went into college thinking it was the only route to take at the time. That route ended up leading him into experiencing depression in college and really not enjoying what he was doing with his life. After discovering a program called Outward Bound, Richard found a passion in wilderness therapy, eventually leading him to hike the Appalachian trail where he spent over 1000 days in the wilderness. That experience has still to this day been one of the most remarkable opportunities and has led him to everything he does today as an entrepreneur, wilderness guide, wilderness therapist, and father.On this episode of Success is Subjective, Robert joins Joanna to share his journey going from hating school and being miserable, to finishing out college strong in something he absolutely loves. The wide range of experience that Robert has built over the years is amazing to hear about and even more amazing to hear how he uses it to help young adults and their families. Listen in for Robert’s insight on the concept that life is school and how he encourages parents of young adults to explore that idea together.What You Will LearnGrowing up with no other discussions besides the idea of collegeThe stigma that Robert experienced around special ED in elementary schoolFinding an extra curricular that you find exciting while in collegeDealing with depression in collegeRobert’s experience with Outward Bound When Robert decided to go to school to work in wilderness therapyHow Robert managed get full credit while doing the Appalachian trailHow the Appalachian trail led Robert open up opportunities for himWhen Robert became fed up and decided to start his own business where he trains parentsRobert’s advice to parents on how to encourage their young adultConnect with Robert TroutThe Experiential Healing InstituteEmail [email protected] TrainersResourcesMontessori Education Connect with Joanna Lilley  Lilley ConsultingLilley Consulting on Instagram Lilley Consulting on Facebook Success is Subjective on Apple PodcastSuccess is Subjective on SpotifySponsored by: College Parent Survival NetworkEmail [email protected]