Can nature and adventure help struggling young adults reset, heal, and find direction? On this episode of The Uniquely Wired Podcast, Andrew Taylor—founder of Pure Life Adventure and Octagon Mentoring—joins Dr. Rubin and Dr. Kellen to discuss how outdoor immersion, digital detox, and real-life challenge can accelerate confidence and emotional growth. Andrew shares key differences between wilderness therapy and transitional independent living models, a powerful story from the surf program in Costa Rica, and why young people often make dramatic progress within weeks. They also explore the role of AI—its benefits, its risks, and a new accessibility initiative Andrew is developing to support mental health.
- LAUNCH by Andrew Taylor
- Pure Life Adventure
- Octagon Mentoring
- Email Andrew: ataylor@octagonmentoring.com
- Andrew Taylor on Instagram
- 3rd Annual Autism Research & Training Symposium
- New Directions for Young Adults
- The International Society for Autism
- Learn more about the Uniquely Wired Podcast
- Email Dr. Rubin: drrubin@ndfya.com
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