Episode 35 — Learning to Redirect Your Life Path —with Aaron Aldridge - a podcast by Joanna Lilley, MA, NCC

from 2020-10-27T09:00

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COVID has taught us that plans can be completely ripped from our hands at any moment. What you thought you’d be doing for the rest of your life could completely change and plans might need to be shifted. 

Aaron, Director at Spruce Mountain, went into college with a completely different idea than where he now finds himself. At first he thought he would pursue music but after working with people in the restaurant industry, Aaron discovered his passion for people, causing him to change his degree in college. At the time it might’ve felt like a big and scary change, but now Aaron finds himself right where he needs to be, helping young adults find a successful life of their own. 

On this episode of Success is Subjective, Aaron joins Joanna to share his journey going from a music major to getting a degree in counseling to work with people. Sometimes big changes need to be made in order to get to where you need to be. Listen in for Aaron’s profound insight on how he’s learned to look at day to day life and how he encourages young adults and parents in their journeys. 

What You Will Learn

  • The importance in keeping your options open 
  • What playing chess as a child taught Aaron. Life isn’t a linear path!
  • Aaron’s start in a music major
  • Aaron’s experience in the restaurant industry that eventually led him to change his career path to counseling
  • How Aaron found himself at Spruce Mountain Inn Residential Treatment & Transitional Living Program
  • A day is only a day and it’s okay to have a bad one. Trust the process!
  • The importance of being vulnerable with your young adult

Connect with Aaron Aldridge

Resources

Successful People Who Failed At First Article

Connect with Joanna Lilley  

Further episodes of Success is Subjective: Helping parents of college students accept that dropping out is okay

Further podcasts by Joanna Lilley, MA, NCC

Website of Joanna Lilley, MA, NCC