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Hosted by Rob Danzman, MS, LCMHC · health · EN-US
Rob Danzman is a licensed therapist who's worked with college students and their parents for over two decades. He's written two books: The Insider's Guide to Parenting: How to Solve Messy Problems and Build a Great Family and The Insider's Guide to College: Evidence-Based Tips, Tricks, and Strategies to Win the Semester. The Better Semester is an extension of his work and is all about providing info to parents of college students. Each episode if full of insights, strategies and tactics - all super actionable advice to get your struggling college student solid again. How much is too much parenting when your kiddo heads off to school? How can college students find help when they're struggling? How should medication be handled while they're at college? How can parents coordinate with the university? All of these and more are covered weekly.
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Signup to Generate a PitchRob Danzman is a licensed therapist who's worked with college students and their parents for over two decades. He's written two books: The Insider's Guide to Parenting: How to Solve Messy Problems and Build a Great Family and The Insider's Guide to College: Evidence-Based Tips, Tricks, and Strategies to Win the Semester.
The Better Semester is hosted by Rob Danzman, MS, LCMHC. The show has published 34 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Ultimate College Planning Playbook: Admissions & Financial Aid Secrets with Peter Ratzan" (1 September 2026, 77 minutes), "You Are Not Their Therapist" (15 July 2026, 9 minutes), and "You Are Not Their Therapist" (15 July 2026, 9 minutes).
The Better Semester publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 50 minutes across 34 episodes.
Booking probability for The Better Semester is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Better Semester requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Better Semester's contact route on record: verified email.
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Rob Danzman, MS, LCMHC hosts The Better Semester, a health podcast with 34 episodes published.
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Episode #34
Send me your Questions and Comments Rob Danzman interviewed college admissions expert and consultant Peter Ratzan to discuss the college admissions process, pitfalls, and opportunities. Peter is the President and...
Episode #33
<p>In this episode, we tackle the challenging summer transition when high-achieving college students return home. Parents often feel compelled to fix their child's burnout or job market anxiety, but playing the role of...
Episode #33
In this episode, we tackle the challenging summer transition when high-achieving college students return home. Parents often feel compelled to fix their child's burnout or job market anxiety, but playing the role of a...
<p>Today we’re talking about why a College Mental Health Leave is Your Student’s Competitive Advantage and not an existential crisis. High-achieving parents are often terrified that letting their kid take a semester off...
Episode #31
<p>Is your high-achieving student's summer behavior just "college partying" or a developing Substance Use Disorder? In this episode, we break down the clinical differences between a heavy partier and a dependent...
Episode #31
Is your high-achieving student's summer behavior just "college partying" or a developing Substance Use Disorder? In this episode, we break down the clinical differences between a heavy partier and a dependent student...
<p>In this episode, we sit down with <b>Megan Ballard Mitchell</b>, a prominent Title IX, education law, and criminal defense attorney who has helped countless students and families navigate some of the most stressful...
In this episode, we sit down with Megan Ballard Mitchell , a prominent Title IX, education law, and criminal defense attorney who has helped countless students and families navigate some of the most stressful challenges...
<p>In this episode, Rob Danzman sits down with psychiatrist <b>Dr. Jessi Gold</b>, the first-ever Chief Wellness Officer for the University of Tennessee System and a nationally recognized expert in student mental...
Episode #28
<p>Dr. Joel Ingersoll is one of the most recognized advisers to college students and their parents in the Mid-Atlantic. He is a licensed psychologist, renowned impact performance coach and founder of school readiness...
<p>Jason Sarouhan, Professional Gap Year Counselor, <b>Interim Executive Director of the </b><b>Gap Year Association</b><b>,</b> & Co-Founder of J2Guides. </p><p><b>Show Notes</b></p>A Complete Guide to the Gap Year...
Episode #26
<p>Sending your son or daughter off to college is more than just move-in day and tuition payments—it’s a developmental earthquake. Every pillar of their identity—academic, social, emotional, and financial—gets tested...
Episode #25
<p><b>Today we’re talking about something every parent thinks they’ve mastered… until they have teens and college students--Communication (seems like mostly arguing and negotiating??)</b></p><p><b>By the end of this...
Episode #24
<p>Here’s your episode description, under 3,500 characters, written to match Scott Galloway’s tone while making it appealing for <b>parents of college students</b> in 2025:</p><p><b>Episode Description</b></p><p>Your...
Episode #23
<p>There's this pervasive, seductive myth of the endless summer among college students when spring semester finishes. Summer just feels long in the beginning, doesn't it? Three glorious months stretching out before your...
Episode #22
<p>The transition to college is a significant milestone for both students and their parents. It's a time when young adults begin to assert their independence and navigate the complexities of adulthood but also the first...
Episode #21
<p>This episode is a little bit of a deviation from talking exclusively about college students academics, mental health, and career. I've had so many parents reaching out describing the wheels coming off BEFORE freshman...
Episode #20
<p>Margo is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Academic Coach and Educational Consultant serving adolescents and college students. During our interview Margo talks about...
Episode #19
<p>Books by B. Hibbs and Anthony Rostain</p>The Stressed Years of their LivesYou're Not Done Yet: Parenting Young Adults in an Age of Uncertaint<p>Higher Education Mental Health Alliance <br/><br/>McMillan Speakers (B...
Episode #18
<p>Along with his wife Maureen White, Josh White, Sensei, MA, LCMHC, CGP is co-founder and former Executive Director of Red Mountain Sedona. Josh served as a Program Director, Clinical Director, and Executive Director...
Recent guests on The Better Semester. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
assistant professor, practicing psychiatrist, university wellness leader, media expert, Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine
Interim Executive Director, Gap Year Association
professor of practice at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies
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