Dan DiFrancesco is an environmental scientist and avid hiker. In this episode, Dan talks about his experience being home schooled than transitioning into public school. Dan discusses how he had to overcome losing his mother early in his life and some difficulties he had attending public school. Also, he mentions his reasons for attending college and his journey into his career. In addition, we talk about our shared love for hiking. Join us in this great conversation on family, hiking, and mental health.