Schooling Struggle

About Schooling Struggle

The only guarantee in life is that all humans struggle at various times throughout their journey. The Schooling Struggle Podcast dives deep into the real life theories and tactics that we can use to navigate obstacles. The discussions of this podcast center around the most integral skill needed for a life driven by purpose and fulfillment - How to cultivate a mindset to embrace struggle. Feedback 👉🏽👉🏻👉 https://aka.ms/SchoolingStruggle/Feedback [and/or] SchoolingStruggle@gmail.com

Publisher

Schooling Struggle

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Nov 2021

Latest episode

15 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 151 episodes have a transcript.

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   15 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   150: Reps for Resilience - Rory S.

   Host Pete and guest Rory S. discuss training for life like athletes, exploring resilience, self-compassion, and mental skills to adapt and grow stronger through everyday struggles.

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   2 Aug 2026

   149: Knocking On Vulnerability's Door - Dylan Morse

   Pete welcomes former student and current Vermont State Representative candidate Dylan Morse for an inspiring conversation about leadership, courage, and personal growth. Dylan shares how stepping outside his comfort zone—from moving across the country to knocking on hundreds of doors during his campaign—has taught him the power of vulnerability, authenticity, and resilience. Together, they explore why meaningful growth requires embracing discomfort, having difficult conversations, and choosing courage over certainty. Whether you're interested in public service, personal development, or becoming a better version of yourself, this episode offers practical wisdom and genuine inspiration. schoolingstrugglepodcast@gmail.com

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   16 Jul 2026

   148: DOWNTOWN Billy Brown!

   In this inspiring conversation, White River Junction local legend "Downtown" Billy Brown shares the mindset practices that have helped shaped a life centered on purpose, resilience, and genuine fulfillment. Together, Pete and Downtown explore how finding your self-worth begins from within, why serving others creates a richer and more meaningful life, and how intentionally seeking the positive can transform even the most difficult days. Downtown also reflects on responding to life's challenges as opportunities for growth rather than obstacles, encouraging listeners to pursue what truly fulfills them instead of simply chasing false pretenses. This episode is a powerful reminder that gratitude isn't just an emotion—it's a daily practice that builds resilience, strengthens character, and helps us become our best selves. schoolingstrugglepodcast@gmail.com

Inside a recent episode

150: Reps for Resilience - Rory S.

Published 15 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Like, I just feel like whether I was a positive influence or not, kids and humans are going to have different relationships with adults that shape them. And that's necessary. Whether I'm a lesson about how to change your tone when speaking to somebody or about how to feel more self-worth or speak to a friend properly. Either way, I think it's going to be something they take with them. I think if I feel like I'm showing up every day and doing the best that I can without being malicious or cruel, what else is there to do? Like, I'm not you're not everybody's person. You're not going to be everyone's like cup of tea. […]

Who has been a guest on Schooling Struggle

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Rory S
• Todd
• Rory Salzano
• Thomas Payton

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

11

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

21 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

24 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

74

Social presence

0

YouTube

63

Engagement

51

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Does not typically book guests

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