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Teen Mental Health, Parenting, and Family Support | Turning Winds Podcast
Turning Winds
48 episodes
5 days ago
Send us a text Sometimes the hardest part of helping a teen is realizing that love alone is not enough. For one family, the decision to seek outside help came only after years of trying everything they could on their own. They worked with specialists, made school adjustments, and tried every plan that promised progress. But nothing seemed to bring peace or consistency. When both their pediatrician and their son’s school administrators said, “You’ve done everything you can. It’s time to let so...
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Send us a text Sometimes the hardest part of helping a teen is realizing that love alone is not enough. For one family, the decision to seek outside help came only after years of trying everything they could on their own. They worked with specialists, made school adjustments, and tried every plan that promised progress. But nothing seemed to bring peace or consistency. When both their pediatrician and their son’s school administrators said, “You’ve done everything you can. It’s time to let so...
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Episodes (20/48)
Teen Mental Health, Parenting, and Family Support | Turning Winds Podcast
The Moment Everything Changed for Our Family at Turning Winds
Send us a text Sometimes the hardest part of helping a teen is realizing that love alone is not enough. For one family, the decision to seek outside help came only after years of trying everything they could on their own. They worked with specialists, made school adjustments, and tried every plan that promised progress. But nothing seemed to bring peace or consistency. When both their pediatrician and their son’s school administrators said, “You’ve done everything you can. It’s time to let so...
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5 days ago
14 minutes

Teen Mental Health, Parenting, and Family Support | Turning Winds Podcast
World-Renowned Dr. Foster Cline, Pioneer of Love and Logic, on Raising Responsible Teens
Send us a text Welcome to the Turning Winds Podcast, where we highlight the voices and ideas that help families navigate teen challenges. This episode features Dr. Foster Cline, one of the most influential voices in modern parenting and child psychology. Dr. Cline is the co-founder of the world-renowned Love and Logic Institute, a bestselling author, and a sought-after speaker who has spent decades shaping how parents, educators, and clinicians connect with children. His work has guided milli...
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1 month ago
15 minutes

Teen Mental Health, Parenting, and Family Support | Turning Winds Podcast
Helping Teens Build Emotional IQ - Awareness, Regulation, and Self-Confidence
Send us a text What if your teen could stop being “managed by the world” and start managing themselves? That is the heart of this Turning Winds Podcast episode, where host Kevin Zundl sits down with Carl Baisden to tackle one of the biggest game changers in adolescent treatment: emotional IQ. Carl pulls back the curtain on what emotional intelligence really is and why it matters more than grades, discipline, or even motivation. For many teens, powerful emotions arrive like tidal waves. They r...
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2 months ago
15 minutes

Teen Mental Health, Parenting, and Family Support | Turning Winds Podcast
Executive Functioning and the Adolescent Brain
Send us a text Executive functioning is one of the most important yet often misunderstood areas of adolescent brain development. These skills shape how teens plan, organize, remember, prioritize, and follow through on tasks. When executive functioning develops unevenly, it can show up as missed assignments, self-sabotage, conflict at home, or difficulty with accountability. For many parents, teachers, and clinicians, the challenge lies in knowing whether a teen’s struggles come from lack of m...
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2 months ago
14 minutes

Teen Mental Health, Parenting, and Family Support | Turning Winds Podcast
When Teens Become Leaders Through Real Growth
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. To...
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3 months ago
14 minutes

Teen Mental Health, Parenting, and Family Support | Turning Winds Podcast
Healing from trauma as a teen in residential treatment
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. W...
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4 months ago
15 minutes

Teen Mental Health, Parenting, and Family Support | Turning Winds Podcast
Returning with Purpose: An Alumnus Offers Support and Hope
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 lastin...
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5 months ago
13 minutes

Teen Mental Health, Parenting, and Family Support | Turning Winds Podcast
How Turning Winds Helped Pass SB191: Expanding Mental Health Care in Montana
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. ...
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6 months ago
10 minutes

Teen Mental Health, Parenting, and Family Support | Turning Winds Podcast
Beyond the Classroom: How Experiential Learning Abroad Transforms Treatment
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...
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6 months ago
11 minutes

Teen Mental Health, Parenting, and Family Support | Turning Winds Podcast
From Power Struggles to Partnership - A Parenting Mindset Shift
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 gro...
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7 months ago
20 minutes

Teen Mental Health, Parenting, and Family Support | Turning Winds Podcast
Balancing Natural & Imposed Consequences in Parenting
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 u...
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9 months ago
16 minutes

Teen Mental Health, Parenting, and Family Support | Turning Winds Podcast
Stepping Out: How Service Trips Transform Teens at Turning Winds
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 ga...
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10 months ago
22 minutes

Teen Mental Health, Parenting, and Family Support | Turning Winds Podcast
The Transformative Power of Gratitude
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 writin...
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11 months ago
11 minutes

Teen Mental Health, Parenting, and Family Support | Turning Winds Podcast
Supporting Military Families and Teens with TRICARE
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 depr...
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1 year ago
12 minutes

Teen Mental Health, Parenting, and Family Support | Turning Winds Podcast
Busy Days, Bright Futures: Turning Winds’ Ongoing Journey
What happens when teens who’ve put in the hard work at Turning Winds come back to lead others? In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl sits down with Program Director Enid to talk about everything happening on and off campus. From Halloween festivities and impactful group therapy themes to the launch of a new alumni-led weekly support group, there’s a lot to explore. You’ll also hear about the upcoming student service trip to Greece, where Turning Winds teens will wor...
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1 year ago
11 minutes

Teen Mental Health, Parenting, and Family Support | Turning Winds Podcast
How a Military Family Supported Their Teen’s Mental Health with TRICARE
What happens when a military family finally finds the help their teen needs, right when it matters most? In this heartfelt episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl speaks with a military couple who opens up about their son’s mental health journey, the warning signs they missed, and the emotional toll of trying to find effective care. They share what ultimately led them to Turning Winds, how TRICARE coverage made treatment possible, and the transformation they witnessed in acad...
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1 year ago
8 minutes

Teen Mental Health, Parenting, and Family Support | Turning Winds Podcast
A Journey of Self-Growth and Transformation at Turning Winds
From Rebellion to Reflection: A Teen’s Journey Through Change What does real personal growth look like in a teen’s life? In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl speaks with a recent Turning Winds alumnus about the transformation that happens when a young person commits to self-discovery, healing, and maturity. Through honest reflection, they explore the emotional turning points, from initial defiance and resistance to accountability, connection, and inner strength. Yo...
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1 year ago
6 minutes

Teen Mental Health, Parenting, and Family Support | Turning Winds Podcast
Is School Enough? The Power of Early Intervention and Structured Treatment for Struggling Teens
In this powerful episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl is joined by Carl Baisden and Enoch Stump to explore a crucial back-to-school question: When is academic structure enough, and when does your teen need more? They unpack why school environments may temporarily stabilize behavior but often fall short of addressing the emotional or mental health issues beneath the surface. You’ll hear real insights from clinical experts about how to identify red flags, set realistic goals ...
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1 year ago
9 minutes

Teen Mental Health, Parenting, and Family Support | Turning Winds Podcast
How Teen Students with an IEP Thrive at Turning Winds
In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl sits down with educators Kathy Miller and Greg Hall to explore how individualized support empowers students, especially those with IEPs and 504 plans, to rediscover academic success. With small class sizes, tailored learning plans, and integrated therapeutic support, Turning Winds helps teens not only catch up but often surpass their previous academic benchmarks. Kathy and Greg share real examples of students making dramatic prog...
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1 year ago
9 minutes

Teen Mental Health, Parenting, and Family Support | Turning Winds Podcast
What REALLY happens when teens get treatment and return home.
MUST LISTEN EPISODE This is what it sounds like when real relationships don’t end at graduation. In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl sits down with Carl Baisden and Enoch Stump to explore one of the most critical but often overlooked phases of a teen’s recovery journey: the transition home after treatment. Together, they unpack what truly happens when teens leave a structured environment and re-enter family life, school, and social circles. From relapse prevention...
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1 year ago
11 minutes

Teen Mental Health, Parenting, and Family Support | Turning Winds Podcast
Send us a text Sometimes the hardest part of helping a teen is realizing that love alone is not enough. For one family, the decision to seek outside help came only after years of trying everything they could on their own. They worked with specialists, made school adjustments, and tried every plan that promised progress. But nothing seemed to bring peace or consistency. When both their pediatrician and their son’s school administrators said, “You’ve done everything you can. It’s time to let so...