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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 25 MIN

Skiing Transformed This 'Difficult' Child's Life | Quit to Win with Denayer

from THE MAKING OF ME · host Aro Benaiah Kehinde

When the system failed his son, one father found the answer on a snowy hillside.In this powerful and emotional interview, Robert DeLena opens up about his journey raising his son Ryan — a child labeled "difficult" by schools and experts alike. What happened next? A pair of skis changed everything.🎯 In this episode, you'll hear:How Ryan went from being restrained in school to conquering 91 backcountry runsThe truth about PTSD caused by school restraints and how it nearly broke their familyHow skiing revealed a hidden talent no one saw comingWhy a father's instinct and belief in his child beat the systemA breathtaking story of resilience, second chances, and a father-son bond forged on the slopesIf you're a parent who has ever been told your child is "too much," "too difficult," or "too different" — this episode will move you deeply.🔗 Learn more about Robert & Ryan's story: http://without-restraint-book.com/🔗 Connect with Robert DeLena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertdelena/📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it touched your heart🔔 Subscribe so you never miss a story like this💬 Comment below — Has nature or sport ever changed your life or your child's life?#Parenting #Resilience #Skiing #AdventureTherapy #FatherAndSon #SpecialNeeds #BackcountrySkiing #Inspiration #MindsetMatters #ChildDevelopment #PTSD #SchoolSystem #QuitToWin #Podcast #Motivation #BelieveInYourChild

When the system failed his son, one father found the answer on a snowy hillside.In this powerful and emotional interview, Robert DeLena opens up about his journey raising his son Ryan — a child labeled "difficult" by schools and experts alike. What happened next? A pair of skis changed everything.🎯 In this episode, you'll hear:How Ryan went from being restrained in school to conquering 91 backcountry runsThe truth about PTSD caused by school restraints and how it nearly broke their familyHow skiing revealed a hidden talent no one saw comingWhy a father's instinct and belief in his child beat the systemA breathtaking story of resilience, second chances, and a father-son bond forged on the slopesIf you're a parent who has ever been told your child is "too much," "too difficult," or "too different" — this episode will move you deeply.🔗 Learn more about Robert & Ryan's story: http://without-restraint-book.com/🔗 Connect with Robert DeLena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertdelena/📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it touched your heart🔔 Subscribe so you never miss a story like this💬 Comment below — Has nature or sport ever changed your life or your child's life?#Parenting #Resilience #Skiing #AdventureTherapy #FatherAndSon #SpecialNeeds #BackcountrySkiing #Inspiration #MindsetMatters #ChildDevelopment #PTSD #SchoolSystem #QuitToWin #Podcast #Motivation #BelieveInYourChild

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