This podcast episode is an announcement for a new podcast, called Winning Parenting. It is focused on all aspects of parenting and leverages the training and experience I have as a parent coach. It provides insights and approaches for parenting beyond children in programs. To have a listen, click on this link (for Apple Podcasts) - Winning Parenting Podcast. For more information about Andy's Parent Coaching Business - Parents Journey Coaching For more information about Sky's The Limit Fund - SLTF For more information about UCONN's Center for Neurodiversity - UCONN For more information abo ..read more

In this episode, we will explore the myriad of changes in the behavioral health industry. It includes: 1. Why I am recording again 2. Changes in the industry 3. Breaking Code Silence 4. New congressional bill proposed 5. What it means to you ..read more

In this episode, we speak to Susie McDaniel, Executive Director of LearningRx.  LearningRx offers brain training programs for kids, teens, adults, and students who are having learning difficulties! With brain training, you or your child can improve core learning and thinking skills, including attention span, memory, and thinking speed. They also offer programs that focus on specific brain training goals, like improved reading skills, or cognitive training for brain injuries. During our discussion, we covered the following topics: Background Whom do you serve Types of programs Results ach ..read more

In this special episode, Andy Goldstrom shares that our treatment programs are being threatened by celebrities, lobbyists and older recipients of treatment.  As a result, for those who care about our kids and their parents, we need to act.  Write an email imploring these governmental leaders to help our programs, not further restrict them or take them down.  If they do, this will be a real tragedy. Email addresses are: Utah State Senator Michael McKell – mmckell@le.utah.gov OR State Senator Sara Gelser Blouin – sen.saragelser@orgeonlegislature.gov CA Congressman Ro Khanna – http ..read more

Today, we chat with Jeremy Whitworth. Trails Carolina is a very unique program. Based outside of Asheville, NC, this program caters to 10-17 year-olds and supports their families as well.  It has an academic, wilderness and campus focus.  In addition, they have completed an objective study with an outside party about the effectiveness of their program.  The. results are impressive and also indicative of the success of the programs in general, not just with Trails Carolina.  Tune in and enjoy! You can find out more at https://trailscarolina.com ..read more

In this episode, Andy is interviewed on the topic "How to survive wilderness therapy as a parent?".   Check our my coaching site www.parentsjourneycoaching.net for more information.  Also, check out www.skysthelimitfund.org for more information on this great non-profit that helps families afford Wilderness Therapy.   ..read more

On this episode, we speak with Casie about the new virtual community she and her partners have created.  It is a virtual membership platform that is building a safe community for parents of children struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues.  They offer multiple daily meetings, held on zoom where parents can share their stories with unlimited access as well as guest speakers and an invaluable resource hub. See www.oplm.com for more information ..read more

In this episode, we follow up on our discussion about parents and their children who have or are struggling with substance use. Brittany Garner, Program Manager at The Phoenix, joins us to discuss their community programs and how it helps people who chose to live a sober life and support mental, physical and spiritual well being. The topics we discuss include: ·  Background ·  Why do you suggest to parents, they aren’t responsible for their children’s addictions? ·  Why do you call The Phoenix an AND program? ·  Give us some details about the program itself. ·  You are ..read more

In this episode, we interview Elizabeth Fikes, Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center's Found and Director of Outreach & Communications.  They are based in Oxford, MS and serve adolescent boys experiencing substance use issues while also supporting their families. We engage on the following topics: ·  Background ·  What makes a program like yours that focuses on substance abuse first unique? ·  Tell me about your Private School and why you wanted to incorporate it as an offering? ·  Why do children’s substance use and associated mental health issues continue to grow ..read more

Dore Frances is the owner of Horizon Family Solution, https://www.horizonfamilysolutions.com.   Horizon Family Solutions is a boutique concierge educational consulting firm that assists learners from middle school grades through young adults with diverse learning goals.  She has a specialty in parents of adopted children. Today we talk about: ·  What is unique about adopted children who may be struggling with mental illness as opposed to other children? ·  What are the unique challenges that parents face in raising adopted children? ·  Do you see certain trends/pattern ..read more