“I think suffering and tragedy is unbearable without community.” – Brandon Moffitt

In this powerful episode, Andrew sits down with Brandon Moffitt, executive director and co-founder of Black Mountain Academy—a therapeutic boarding school for neurodiverse boys—to reflect on the impact of Hurricane Helene. They discuss the chaos and shock of the storm’s immediate aftermath, how the local community rallied together, and the profound human connection that emerged from the tragedy. Brandon shares how the students and staff at BMA were affected and how moments of crisis can reveal the strength of relationships and the beauty of collective care.

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Andrew Taylor Website: https://octagonmentoring.com/

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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 signals like your heartbeat, breathing patterns, and muscle tension can lead to powerful improvements in both physical and mental health. It’s like a full-body check-in, helping people learn how to release tension and reconnect with themselves.

They also discuss the growing challenge Gen Z faces with sedentary, screen-heavy lifestyles, and how nature-based and adventure therapy can be part of the solution. Faith shares compelling research showing how these therapies enhance a person’s sense of agency over their body—boosting self-esteem, self-belief, and overall well-being.

ORDER Andrew’s New Book, LAUNCH: A Guide to Getting Unstuck, Navigating Life, and Thriving: https://a.co/d/e5FE5JZ

Andrew Taylor Website: https://octagonmentoring.com/

PureLife Adventure: https://www.purelifeadventure.com/

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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 about their unique adventure therapy program, PureLife Adventure Costa Rica. Allan is passionate about helping young people who haven’t quite fit into the traditional education system - something he relates to personally.

In this episode, Andrew and Allan discuss how schools are increasingly supportive of gap semester and gap year programs like PureLife, which allow students to earn the credits they need to graduate while also surfing, living without personal electronics, and building community with peers who’ve faced similar challenges. This conversation highlights not only the incredible experiences offered at PureLife Adventure Costa Rica but also brings hope to students and parents alike: success doesn’t always come from a traditional classroom. There are other ways forward.

ORDER Andrew’s New Book, LAUNCH: https://a.co/d/e5FE5JZ

Andrew Taylor Website: Octagonmentoring.com

PureLife Adventure: https://www.purelifeadventure.com/

Meet Allan Capp: https://www.purelifeadventure.com/about-us/team/

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