Josh Wagner: Flicking On The Lights

October 9, 2023 Season 4 Episode 11 California, United States: Josh Wagner had an unimaginably hard start in childhood. His parents were consumed by addiction, he was separated from his brother at the age of three, and was out on his own by age eight. In and out of trouble until a foster mom changed his life. His story is a powerful example of how your past does not define you. He says being a social worker, helping young people, is the most rewarding work he’s ever done. Accessibility Option...

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After 20,000 downloads, four seasons, and 107 incredible guests, we have stopped producing new podcast episodes. While we're sad it's over, we're eager to focus resources on new learning opportunities. Thanks for understanding and listening! - Your friends at YIPA The Passionate Youth Worker podcast is your invitation to explore your own life experiences by listening to other’s personal stories. Join me, Paul Meunier, the executive director of the Youth Intervention Programs Association (YIPA), as I interview youth workers from around the globe to reveal how their unique life experiences impact their work. Tune in and be inspired to consider how your story uniquely impacts your youth work. Do you have feedback about the show? I'd love to hear from you. Just send an email to paul@yipa.org.