Unfiltered Insights.
Real talk, real struggles, real growth.
Colin & Hayley share what works.
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We’re not just talking about mental health. We’re flipping the whole system on its head.
At Not Therapy, we’ve lived the mess, the mislabels, and the “let’s just send them away” mindset. Now we’re out here on podcasts and in the press calling BS on broken solutions, and offering something way better: relatable coaching, real community, and zero shame. Hear from our co-founders Hayley Caddes and Colin MacDonald as they unpack what actually works for teens, young adults, and families who’ve been through it.
Hayley Caddes, co-founder of Not Therapy, has been through the ups and downs of mental health struggles and treatment programs herself. Hayley spills the tea on how to move forward after treatment, why understanding matters more than judgment, and what parents (and teens!) can actually do to make life less stressful at home. This episode is all about real talk and practical advice for anyone who’s tired of feeling misunderstood.
Colin MacDonald, co-founder of Not Therapy Coaching, talks about his journey—mental health struggles, psych ward stays, and all—and how he turned it into something meaningful. He’s here to share what he learned, how he made it through, and advice for anyone trying to figure out what’s next. If you’ve ever felt stuck, this episode is for you.
Colin breaks down his "4 Pillars of Transition" to help teens and young adults bounce back after residential treatment, wilderness programs, or even just a few rocky adolescent years. If you’re trying to figure out how to navigate life after a big change, this episode’s got the tips you need to make it work.
At just 16, Hayley was sent to wilderness therapy and residential treatment—but that’s just the beginning of her story. From hitting rock bottom to building a life with purpose, Hayley shares what it’s really like to turn things around. If you’ve ever wondered how to bounce back from the toughest moments, this episode is full of honesty, hope, and real talk.
Colin gets real about his struggles with depression, addiction, and dropping out of school, leading to wilderness therapy and boarding school. Now the founder of Not Therapy, Colin shares how he turned his challenges into a mission to help teens and young adults facing similar battles. This episode is all about finding purpose, resilience, and real connection.
Colin literally had to make his own backpack and hike with it every single day at his wilderness program, Red Cliff Ascent. He dives into that experience and how Not Therapy Coaching bridges the gap between treatment programs and real life, using relatable mentorship, daily accountability, and community to guide teens and young adults. Colin also talks about the mental health benefits of spending time outdoors and shares powerful client success stories
Hayley addresses the controversies surrounding wilderness therapy and the closures of the programs she attended, taking a business-minded approach to understanding the challenges faced by the “troubled teen industry.” She reflects on how successful programs are those that not only offer quality care but also adapt to the evolving mental health landscape.
Wish life came with cheat codes? In this episode, Hayley Caddes and Colin MacDonald from Not Therapy Coaching break down how to crush the transition from treatment to everyday life. Packed with real talk and actionable tips, it’s your guide to keeping your mental health journey strong.
Imagine being taken from your home as a teenager and sent to a wilderness therapy camp—only to later realize it changed your life for the better. Hayley Caddes turned her experience in the troubled teen industry into a mission, founding Chill Pill, a peer-to-peer support app that’s redefining mental health for young people.
What if the best advice for supporting a struggling teen came from those who’ve actually been through it? Former troubled teens Hayley Caddes and Colin MacDonald share their personal journeys through wilderness therapy, residential treatment, and therapeutic boarding school—offering raw insights on what truly helps (and what doesn’t) when it comes to parenting through the process.
Gen-Z faces a unique set of challenges—but how can we truly support them in a way that resonates? Former troubled teens turned coaches, Hayley Caddes and Colin MacDonald, share their lived experiences and insights on what today’s teens need, offering practical guidance for parents and caregivers navigating this complex landscape.
She’s a Columbia grad, ex-engineer, founder, and lowkey one of the most grounded, purpose-driven humans we know. In this episode, Hayley Caddes gets real about burnout, mental health, and why community might just be the cheat code. We talk boxing (yes, really), boundaries, and the small-but-mighty steps that actually make a difference when life feels like a lot. You’re gonna want to hear this one.
In this episode, Colin shares how he went from feeling stuck in traditional therapy to creating Not Therapy’s coaching model—one that’s all about relatable strategies, practical tools, and community-driven mental health support. He opens up about the ways mental health systems often miss the mark, and why coaching might be the alternative Gen Z’s been looking for.