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Gap Year 2024 Trends: What’s the Word Across Canada
The Canadian Gap Year Association just wrapped up on their incredible gap year tour! Michelle shares valuable insights from her...
Almeera Eman
May 17, 202414 min read


A Parent's Guide to Gap Years: Exploring Outward Bound with Stacy
Are you a parent curious about what a gap year can actually look like for your teen? In this episode, we're joined by Stacy who shares...
Almeera Eman
Apr 26, 202417 min read


Parenting Neurodivergent Youth: Navigating Adulthood Transitions with Confidence
Calling all parents of neurodivergent youth! 🌟 In today’s episode Michelle unravels the unique challenges of guiding your child from...
Almeera Eman
Apr 12, 202416 min read


Neurodiversity & Gap Years: Support and Self-Discovery
Neurodiveristy is beautiful and unique - it’s what makes us all human - but does come with struggles experienced by neurodiverse folks...
Almeera Eman
Mar 26, 202416 min read


Unlocking Wellness: Navigating Mental Health in Your Gap Year
Get ready for a deep dive into all things mental health 🙌 Majority of gappers choose to take an intentional pause to improve and support...
Almeera Eman
Mar 8, 202418 min read


How to find your dream career on your gap year
Uncover the potential of gap years with expert Michelle Dittmer! In this podcast episode, she guides you through a month-by-month...
Almeera Eman
Feb 23, 202417 min read


What is a Gap Year?
Curious about gap years in Canada? They're more popular than ever, but there's still a lot of confusion and misconception around them....
Almeera Eman
Feb 9, 202414 min read


What to do with a University Drop Out
Parenting through a child's university dropout can be overwhelming, but you're not alone! In this episode, Michelle offers crucial...
Almeera Eman
Jan 26, 202420 min read


How to have MORE FUN - According to our Book Club!
On today’s episode, Michelle Dittmer invites you to the CanGap book club, where we talk about Catherine Price’s transformative book, “The...
Almeera Eman
Jan 12, 202414 min read


How to Pick a Uni Program (Or Not)
Attention high schoolers navigating post-secondary choices! Are you overwhelmed with the decisions of choosing a post-secondary pathway...
Almeera Eman
Jan 11, 202415 min read


From Shy to Bold: Unveiling the Transformative Power of a Gap Year
Today's episode is all about Maddy's incredible gap year and travel journey with Carpe Diem Education! She shares how this transformative...
Almeera Eman
Nov 24, 202314 min read


From Imposter Syndrome to Empowerment: 100 Episodes of Reflection and Growth
Welcome to the 100th episode of the Gap Year Podcast!! Today, Michelle celebrates this incredible milestone while reflecting on the...
Almeera Eman
Nov 10, 202316 min read


How to evaluate the safety of gap year programs
Calling out all gappers and gapper parents 📣 are you leaving home for your gap year adventure either to another country or continent...
Almeera Eman
Oct 25, 202321 min read


Why You Shouldn't Rush Yourself - With Jessica
Taking a gap year can be terrifying! You’re doing something completely different than your peers, there is so much uncertainty about the...
Almeera Eman
Oct 23, 202315 min read
Why September's Actions will Make or Break your Gap Year
Happy New Year! Well, it’s not actually January, but doesn’t September feel like New Years anyway? A new season, new academic year and so...
Almeera Eman
Aug 25, 202311 min read


How to Support your Kid’s Wacky Idea
Has your young person ever had the idea of starting their own business, launching a youtube channel, or making a living out of their...
Almeera Eman
Jul 22, 202313 min read


2SLGBTQ+ Considerations for a Gap Year (a starting place)
Are you a gapper or do you have a gapping kid part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community? You are not alone and this episode is for you! A gap year...
Almeera Eman
Jun 30, 202310 min read


Why Travel and Experiential Programs are Critical in 2023 with Carpe Diem's ED, Adam
In today’s episode, we had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Carpe Diem’s ED, Adam! Such a kindred spirit who shares his experience...
Almeera Eman
May 19, 202327 min read


The 3 Most Challenging Times of Year for Gappers
Taking a gap year can be a roller coaster of emotion and experiences. It's full of highs and lows, and each experience gives the gapper...
Almeera Eman
May 6, 20239 min read


Unserious Careers - How taking time to figure it out pays off in health, happiness and success
What comes to mind when you hear the word Career? Does it evoke feelings of fear, anxiousness or overwhelm? Do you perceive it as a one...
Almeera Eman
Apr 14, 202327 min read
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