The Bridge Featured in the Fear | Less Podcast

Our Executive Director, Heather Tracy, EdD and Danny Recio, Ph.D, Program Director of The Bridge Costa Rica, were thrilled to join the latest episode of the Fear | Less podcast with Zack Schafer to discuss how Supportive Immersion sparks youth resilience.

Check out the episode now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Tune in to the episode to learn about:

🌴 The origin story and 20-year history of New Summit Academy Costa Rica and The Bridge Costa Rica

🌐 How Supportive Immersion empowers students to develop resilience, purpose, and agency

🌊 The role of Costa Rica’s warm, welcoming culture as a catalyst for transformative growth

💫 And much, much more!

From the episode description:

"Rather than pushing young people to meet unrealistic expectations of independence, New Summit Academy and The Bridge highlight interdependence, community, and meaningful contribution. This inclusive, values-driven approach encourages learners to step outside their comfort zones, embrace missteps as teachable moments, and ultimately reframe anxiety as a natural part of growth. Whether in the classroom, on an internship, or in daily life, Supportive Immersion showcases how authentic connection, gentle exposure to uncertainty, and steady mentoring fuel both personal and collective well-being."

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