Rob Danzman is a licensed therapist who's worked with college students and their parents for over two decades. He's written two books: The Insider's Guide to Parenting: How to Solve Messy Problems and Build a Great Family and The Insider's Guide to College: Evidence-Based Tips, Tricks, and Strategies to Win the Semester. The Better Semester is an extension of his work and is all about providing info to parents of college students. Each episode if full of insights, strategies and tactics - all super actionable advice to get your struggling college student solid again.
How much is too much parenting when your kiddo heads off to school? How can college students find help when they're struggling? How should medication be handled while they're at college? How can parents coordinate with the university?
All of these and more are covered weekly.
Rob Danzman holds an undergraduate degree in Outdoor Leadership and a Masters of Science in Community Counseling. Rob is a contributing writer for CollegiateParent and Psychology Today. He is the author of two books, Insider’s Guide to Parenting and Insider’s Guide to College. Rob provides behavioral health consulting services to college students and their families around the country.
Dr. Joel Ingersoll is a psychologist, performance coach, and expert in college readiness, young adult development, mental performance, and success psychology. He has helped thousands of students optimize academic productivity, manage stress, elevate confidence, strengthen coping skills, and build the mental frameworks necessary to excel in demanding college settings. His work bridges clinical science, performance psychology, and practical strategies that students can apply immediately.
Jason Sarouhan — Interim Executive Director of the Gap Year Association, Professional Gap Year Counselor, and Co-Founder of J2Guides. He is a world renowned Professional Gap Year Counselor with 25+ years in experiential education, global programs, and young adult development. Jason’s expertise comes from decades leading international education programs, training hundreds of educators, and directing the nonprofit Global Routes, where he oversaw 300+ students a year in immersive cultural, service, and leadership programs. Through J2Guides, he and his wife Jane provide personalized, ethical, and accessible gap year counseling for families seeking high-quality guidance.
Margo Shine is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Academic Coach and owner of Shine Educational Consulting. She specializes in working with adolescents and college students to improve academic processes and outcomes.
Stef is owner and founder of The Mauler Institute. She's also a Certified Educational Planner and a professional member of IECA, HECA, AICEP and NACAC. She and her team serves students in 8th through 12th grades by providing one-on-one coaching, small group workshops and a self-guided step-by-step program with a focus on college admissions and education planning. She's the author of The Complete Candidate, which gives tools, tips, and tricks helping students succeed in gaining admission to target schools.