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What if leadership isn’t something you’re born with but something you build? In this episode of the Turning Wind Podcast, Kevin Zundl speaks with Enoch and Carl about how teens evolve into authentic leaders during their time at Turning Winds.

They break down how the program creates space for students to shift from self-focus to service, from insecurity to confidence. You’ll hear about real kids who found their voice, earned respect, and built lasting relationships by showing up for others.

Topics include:

• How leadership begins during treatment
• What makes the Summit level so rare and meaningful
• Why quiet teens often lead by example
• How validation from peers transforms motivation
• The role of service, consistency, and connection in building identity

If you're a parent wondering whether this kind of growth is possible, this conversation is filled with reasons to believe it is.

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What does real healing from trauma look like for a teen? In this episode of the Turning Winds podcast, you'll hear directly from an alumna who shares her personal journey from arriving guarded and disconnected to discovering trust, community, and a stronger sense of self.

She opens up about the challenges of treatment, the emotional growth she experienced, and how staff support, peer connection, and consistent therapeutic care helped her learn to process trauma and build lasting resilience.

Whether you're a parent exploring residential treatment for your teen, a clinician supporting youth with trauma, or someone seeking stories of hope, this conversation offers insight into what real change can look like.

Topics covered:

• Teen trauma and trust issues
• Emotional regulation in adolescents
• How residential treatment builds resilience
• What real leadership development looks like for teens
• Long-term outcomes for teens in therapeutic programs

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In this special episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, an alumnus returns to campus and sits down with host Kevin Zundl to reflect on the journey that changed his life. Years after completing the program, Aiden shares how the emotional support, academic structure, and peer connection he found at Turning Winds continue to guide his path forward.

Now studying psychology and helping others as a peer mentor, Aiden talks about the real work of personal transformation, what it takes to build lasting change, and why he still carries the lessons he learned with him every day.

Listen to hear:

* What he struggled with before entering treatment
* How he turned things around emotionally and academically
* Why his return to campus feels like coming home
* What advice he offers to teens and families considering treatment

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This is what it sounds like when a treatment provider steps up, not only for the families they serve, but for families across an entire state.

In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl speaks with John and Owen Baisden about their pivotal role in helping write and advocate for Montana Senate Bill 191 (SB191). This bipartisan legislation creates a new license for Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs) in Montana, expanding access to care for teens with commercial insurance.

They share what motivated the effort, the challenges families faced due to the previous licensing gap, and why SB191 marks a major step forward in Montana’s mental health landscape. The conversation also explores how this effort reflects Turning Winds' broader mission to support both clinical excellence and community well-being.

Whether you are a parent, provider, or policymaker, this behind-the-scenes look offers insight into how real change takes shape through collaboration, advocacy, and a clear vision for better care.

Keywords: Montana mental health, SB191, residential treatment center license, Turning Winds podcast, teen treatment, adolescent care, behavioral health policy, access to care, mental health advocacy, bipartisan legislation, family support, RTC Montana

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What happens when teens leave behind comfort, technology, and familiar surroundings—and instead step into a world of service, connection, and humility?

What happens when teens leave behind comfort, routine, and screen time to immerse themselves in a new culture focused on service, connection, and perspective?

In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl speaks with therapist Kimberly Sparks about the transformative power of Turning Winds’ international service trips. Their latest journey to Belize offers a firsthand look at how real-world experiences can help teens shift from seeing themselves as part of the problem to becoming part of the solution.

They talk through how activities like building water towers, engaging with local communities, and stepping outside their comfort zones create space for emotional growth, self-worth, and lasting change.

Topics include:

• Why experiential learning supports deeper therapeutic breakthroughs
• How international travel helps teens build genuine confidence
• The importance of service and connection in a teen’s healing journey
• How relational environments create more sustainable change than clinical ones alone
• Whether you are a parent exploring treatment or a provider curious about impactful programming, this episode offers a compelling look into what makes the Turning Winds approach so effective.

To learn more about Turning Winds, visit turningwinds.com or call 800-845-1380.

Keywords: experiential learning, therapeutic service trips, teen mental health, Turning Winds, Belize, emotional growth, adolescent therapy, healing through service, teen treatment program, connection-based care

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Why do parents react so emotionally when teens make mistakes? How do we balance authority with empathy without robbing kids of their self-worth?

In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl talks with Carl Baisden about what really happens in the heat of parenting challenges. From late-night gaming arguments to school stress and emotional shutdowns, they explore how these moments often reveal deeper emotional patterns and unmet needs.

Through stories from the field and grounded clinical insight, they dive into:

* Why failure is essential to growth for both teens and parents
* How to use structure in a way that avoids shame
* What identity clashes look like between parents and teens
* Why letting kids face natural consequences builds long-term resilience
* How to reconnect after conflict and encourage agency and trust
* Whether you're supporting a teen in treatment or just trying to get through the week, this episode offers practical tools and fresh perspective on how connection can shift everything.

To learn more about Turning Winds, visit turningwinds.com or call 800-845-1380.

Keywords: parenting teens, emotional regulation, adolescent therapy, teen mental health, family therapy podcast, Turning Winds, parenting mistakes, raising resilient kids, emotional growth, parenting in recovery, clinical insights, behavioral health podcast, teen development, therapeutic parenting

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What does it really mean to hold boundaries with compassion, and why do so many parent-teen power struggles miss the mark?

Parenting a teen comes with hard decisions, especially around discipline. Do we let kids face the natural consequences of their actions, or do we step in with structure to guide them? In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl is joined by Carl Baisden to explore how parents can strike the right balance between guidance and autonomy.

Together, they unpack how to create a supportive family framework, when natural consequences can be most effective, and when more intentional interventions are needed. They also explore how understanding your teen’s temperament can shift your approach for lasting change.

In this conversation, you'll learn how to:

* Turn conflict into connection
* Create structure that supports, not stifles, autonomy
* Build emotional intelligence and resilience in your teen
* Step back without losing influence
* Redefine failure as part of growth

Whether you're dealing with screen time battles, school stress, or emotional ups and downs, this episode offers practical strategies for building trust, accountability, and emotional growth at home.

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In this powerful episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl sits down with therapist Sean Carlin and addictions counselor Tara Steven to reflect on one of the program’s most impactful international trips: a week in Greece that pushed teens beyond their comfort zones and into real-world therapeutic growth.

This journey was much more than a cultural experience. Through service projects like preparing meals for the homeless and volunteering at a Ukrainian refugee center, students gained a firsthand understanding of gratitude, resilience, and emotional regulation. They worked through anxiety, overcame fear, and built confidence in ways that are rarely possible within traditional treatment settings.

From navigating social stress and avoiding relapse triggers to gaining perspective on global poverty and the privileges of home, this trip became a pivotal moment for many teens. The episode explores how experiential therapy in unfamiliar environments reinforces clinical goals and supports long-term recovery.

If you are an alumni or a family member of one, and would like to share your story, please reach out to Enoch at [email protected]. If this conversation resonates with you or offers hope for your family, we invite you to learn more about how Turning Winds can help.

To learn more, visit turningwinds.com or call 800-845-1380.

Keywords: Turning Winds, experiential therapy, international service trip, teen recovery, adolescent residential treatment, therapeutic travel, coping skills, emotional regulation, high-anxiety teens, addiction recovery, therapeutic boarding school, teen mental health, Greek service trip, trauma-informed care, family support, long-term treatment success

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In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, clinical director Jared Sartell joins host Kevin Zundl to explore the surprising power of gratitude. Not just around Thanksgiving, but as a daily practice that improves mental health, supports better sleep, and builds emotional resilience.

Drawing from his work with teens in treatment, Jared explains why gratitude is often one of the first tools he introduces to students struggling with anxiety, depression, or emotional dysregulation. From writing in gratitude journals to group reflections on small moments like wildlife sightings, warm meals, or simple human connection, this episode highlights how Turning Winds integrates gratitude into everyday therapeutic life.

You’ll also hear how this practice helps reshape how teens relate to their families, their challenges, and their own internal dialogue. Whether you're a parent, a clinician, or someone looking for inspiration, this conversation offers practical tools for creating a mindset shift by noticing what is already good.

To learn more about Turning Winds, visit turningwinds.com or call 800-845-1380.

Keywords: Turning Winds, gratitude therapy, adolescent mental health, residential treatment center, gratitude journal, teen depression, teen anxiety, sleep and gratitude, clinical director insights, Thanksgiving and mental health, emotional regulation, parenting teens in treatment, adolescent recovery, daily gratitude practice, therapy tools for teens, mindfulness for youth, positive psychology, trauma-informed care for teens, resilience building in teens

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What happens when military families finally find a treatment team that truly understands their journey?

In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl sits down with Turning Winds Founder John Baisden Jr. and Admissions Director Eric Loesch to discuss the unique struggles and incredible resilience of teens growing up in military families.

From frequent relocations and parental deployments to emotional isolation and trauma, military-connected teens face elevated risks of depression, anxiety, and behavioral challenges. John and Eric explain how Turning Winds’ partnership with TRICARE East and West allows them to serve families across the country. They also break down why navigating that process can be difficult without expert help.

Whether you’re a parent searching for answers or a professional looking to support a military family, this conversation offers valuable insight into the realities of access, advocacy, and outcomes for teens in need of residential treatment.

To learn more about Turning Winds, visit turningwinds.com or call 800-845-1380.

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