
The Andrew Taylor Show: Thriving and Surviving
Our goal is to empower the young person to be the driver of their own life, with positive and healthy support from the family system.
Episodes
16 episodes
Episode 16-What is Somatic Therapy with Faith Martin
Faith and Andrew dive into some exciting initiatives at PureLife, focusing on the fascinating concept of somatic therapy and interoception—the body’s ability to sense its internal state. They explore how tuning into si...
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Episode 16
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29:41

Episode 15-Academic Solutions with Pure Life Adventure with Allan Capp
When students struggle to finish high school or feel stuck in college, it’s easy to lose hope, withdraw, and give up. But what if there were other paths forward? Today, Andrew is joined by his friend and business partner Allan Capp to talk a...
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Episode 15
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41:55

Episode 14-Who is Gen Z with Hayley Caddes and Colin McDonald
What are the unique difficulties facing Gen-Z today - and how do we meet them where they’re at and offer a helping hand? Meet Hayley Caddes and Colin McDonald of Not Therapy Coaching, former “troubled teens” who both went through wilderness ...
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Episode 14
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41:18

Episode 13-The Science of Mattering with guest Sarah McMillan
Today, Andrew welcomes developmental psychologist Sarah McMillan to discuss “mattering”. Don’t worry, this isn’t some fancy quantum mechanics term - it’s actually a simple concept that has been around for centuries: ‘Mattering is ...
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Episode 13
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49:09

Episode 12-Help for the Future: Life Transition Support for Autistic Individuals with Dr. Drew Rubin
Today, Andrew is joined by Autism expert Dr. Andrew Rubin. Dr. Rubin, who earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois Institute of Technology, is the founder of the International Society for Autism (ISAresearch.org) and the CEO...
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Episode 12
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34:27

Episode 11-What Does it Mean to Be a Man in this Day and Age with guest Riley Jensen
Today, Andrew is joined again by his long-time friend and Mental Performance Coach Riley Jensen to discuss the hot-button topic of toxic masculinity and, ultimately, what it means to be a man today. From observations on parenting styles in d...
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Episode 11
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31:31

Episode 10-The Power of Body Language with guest Riley Jensen
Today, Andrew is joined again by his long-term friend and Mental Performance Coach Riley Jensen to discuss the power and importance of body language. Contrary to being an old wives tale, how we stand, hold our heads, and present ourselves ha...
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Episode 10
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28:13

Episode 9-Andrew's Book Launch: A Guide to Getting Unstuck with guest Riley Jensen
Today, Andrew is joined by long-term friend and Mental Performance Coach Riley Jensen to discuss Andrew’s new book, LAUNCH: A Guide to Getting Unstuck, Navigating Life, and Thriving. Though written for a teen and young...
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Episode 9
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43:09

Episode 8-Reshaping Our Approach to Food with guest Tena Bonilla
What do you tell yourself when it comes to food? Knowingly or not, we all have an internal narrative when it comes to the nourishment of our bodies. This typically stems from our upbringing but it can also be influenced by popular culture, p...
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Episode 8
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44:41

Episode 7-How Can Colleges Serve this Generation of Students? With Dr. Gary Daynes
With the rise of social media, diverse educational and economic backgrounds, and a fresh set of aspirations, Gen-Z is redefining the landscape for colleges and universities. But how are these institutions adapting to meet the needs of this u...
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Episode 7
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28:21

Episode 6-Talking Perfectionism with guest Riley Jensen
We may subconsciously know perfection isn’t attainable but many of us still strive for it. Where is this desire for perfection coming from? Today, Andrew welcomes back Mental Performance Coach and friend Riley Jensen t...
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Episode 6
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41:07

Episode 5-The Benefits of Outdoor Pre-school with guest Jennifer Pulley
Many of us may recall our 70’s/80’s childhood summers: biking through the streets, catching fireflies, staying out til dark, playing imaginary games, roaming the fields or woods near our homes - and our parents trusting we would be home even...
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Episode 5
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44:47

Episode 4-Reframing Your Internal Narrative with guest Riley Jensen
How well do you know your internal narrative? Do you catch yourself speaking negatively or brutally criticizing your own performance? Host Andrew Taylor speaks with Mental Performance Coach (and best friend) Riley Jensen about how shifting y...
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Episode 4
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42:36

Episode 3-What exactly is ADHD with guest Nicole Stewart
What exactly is ADHD? Andrew Taylor speaks with clinical psychologist Nicole Stewart about the three subtypes of ADHD and what each of those entails. Speaking from her many years of personal and professional experience with ADHD, Nicole shares ...
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Episode 3
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44:01

Episode 2-Navigating Technology in the Lives of our Children with guest Dr. Don Grant
We’re living in unprecedented times: we are the last generation to remember life before the dawn of smart devices. How do we as parents and caregivers navigate raising our digitally native children? Andrew Taylor and Media Psychologist Dr. Don ...
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Episode 2
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53:33

Episode 1-Thriving and Surviving: An Introduction to the Show with host Andrew Taylor
On this first edition of the show, host Andrew Taylor shares a bit about himself as well as what topics he will be covering. You will also hear about what to expect from this all new podcast. Website:
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Episode 1
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