Well...Adjusting - Part 1: When Life Throws You a Curveball

Part 1: When Life Throws You a Curveball

01/28/25 • 42 min

Ever felt like a fraud? Robin has, and she’s not afraid to talk about it—well, maybe a little. In part one of this two-part conversation, Robin opens up about the struggles of giving advice while navigating her own mental health challenges. Feeling blue and debating a return to therapy, she shares her journey with honesty and vulnerability as we explore the ups and downs of mental health and the reality of feeling like a fraud.

Part two picks up six months later when Robin loses her paying job, bringing a whole new layer to the conversation about mental health and resilience. Tune in to see how asking for help plays a pivotal role in navigating life's unexpected challenges.

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If you'd like a copy of "The Great You Plan" you can find it HERE

Follow robin @realrobhops and editaudio productions at @editaud.io

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:27 Early Exposure to Computers

04:18 Different But Exceptional

06:27 Pressure to Live Up to Parents Expectations

08:15 Genuine Parental Support and Connection

14:09 Growing Up with a Supportive Father

22:58 Are Schools Failing Children?

27:33 Motivate Your Kids Right

29:57 Undiagnosed ADHD and ASD

33:18 How Do You Deal with Grief?

40:21 Working with Steve Jobs