Content

    1. Interview with Nevin Harper and Will Dobud

    2. Quiz

    1. Will Dobud Talks Adventure Therapy

Kids!

This podcast episode features Richard Hill speaking with Nevin Harper and Will Dobud about their book Kids These Days. Together they discuss what it means to grow up in an increasingly complex world and how adults—parents, educators, and practitioners—can more effectively support young people. Harper and Dobud draw on their extensive backgrounds in outdoor therapy, education, and clinical practice to challenge myths about today’s youth, while offering evidence-based insights into resilience, development, and connection. This conversation provides a valuable resource for anyone working with or caring for adolescents in contemporary society.

  • Understand the central themes of Kids These Days and its perspective on modern adolescence.

  • Identify how outdoor and experiential therapies contribute to adolescent development.

  • Recognize the societal and cultural factors shaping the experiences of young people today.

  • Evaluate how adults’ assumptions about youth can hinder or help connection and support.

  • Explore the role of relationships, mentoring, and authentic engagement in helping youth thrive.

  • Apply practical strategies for fostering resilience and meaningful relationships with young people.

Become a Subscriber