In this week’s episode, I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Susan Spencer and her daughter, Charlotte Cramer. I was intrigued by an article that I read online written by Susan and I knew I just had to reach out and interview them. Luckily for me, they accepted my invitation. Their story begins when Charlotte made the difficult decision to leave college after her sophomore year. My conversation with Susan and Charlotte is heartfelt and inspirational. They talk candidly about the challenges they have faced (both in life and at the top of a mountain), and they discuss how their mother-daughter relationship continues to evolve. I am grateful to Susan and Charlotte for their honesty and vulnerability.
Episode Highlights
- A mountain trail leads to a mother-daughter connection
- Charlotte’s silent struggle in high school
- Charlotte’s high hopes for college
- Charlotte gains clarity through the death of a loved one
- Charlotte moves to London to study abroad
- Charlotte’s difficult decision to leave college
- Let’s rebrand the phrase “dropping out”
- Friends and family were supportive of Charlotte’s decision
- Charlotte’s path to happiness
- Susan and Charlotte have become closer than ever
- Susan and Charlotte’s plans for the future
- Susan’s advice for parents of adult children
Resources
Stuck on the Side of a Mountain, I Saw My Daughter in a New Way by Susan Spencer
When Action Follows Heart: 365 Ways to Share Kindness by Susan Spencer