Teen Mental Health, Parenting, and Family Support | Turning Winds Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl reconnects with Owen and Enoch to discuss their return to Belize with a new group of students. Building on the success of a previous trip, where students constructed and painted a new classroom for a preschool, the team is heading back to complete a covered play area, paint game-based murals, and reconnect with the chi...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of the Turning Winds Podcast tells the heartfelt story of a military family’s struggle to find meaningful treatment for their son after traditional approaches and programs failed. From emotional outbursts and academic disruption to serious safety concerns, their journey led them to Turning Winds—a therapeutic program that offered a lifeline when things felt hopeless....

Send us Fan Mail You can do incredible therapeutic work, but without sleep, structure, and nutrition, it won't stick. In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl sits down with Clinical Director Jared Sartell, LCSW, to explore why the basics like sleep, meal routines, and daily structure form the foundation for emotional stability and long-term success in treatment and beyo...

Send us Fan Mail n this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl sits down with Clinical Director Jared Sartell to explore how teens in treatment learn to set meaningful, self-driven goals. As the new year begins, the conversation focuses on how Turning Winds uses seasonal momentum, such as the post-holiday reflection period, to reinforce principles of gratitude, service, and persona...

Send us Fan Mail This is what it sounds like when teens step out of their comfort zones and change lives in the process. In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl connects with Program Director Carl Baisden live from Belize. Carl offers an inside look at Turning Winds’ international service trip, where students supported a remote village school while gaining powerful lessons i...

Send us Fan Mail This is what it sounds like when a mother decides to take action, not when it’s convenient, but when it’s absolutely necessary. In this powerful episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl speaks with a mental health and addictions therapist who made the courageous decision to place her teenage son in residential treatment the day before Christmas. With decades of profe...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartwarming episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl speaks with Carl Baisden about the unique holiday traditions at Turning Winds and how these moments are intentionally used to support therapeutic growth. From cutting down their own Christmas trees to completing a clinical assignment that involves choosing thoughtful gifts for one another, students begin t...

Send us Fan Mail This is what happens when treatment works. In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl sits down with a Turning Winds alumnus for a powerful conversation about what it means to grow, reflect, and redefine your future. From early struggles with mental health and instability to mentoring newer students, rediscovering academic motivation, and taking part in meaning...

Send us Fan Mail What does true support look like for a struggling teen and how can parents avoid solving problems for their children while still walking alongside them? In this episode, host Kevin Zundl sits down with Turning Winds Program Director Carl Baisden to explore the powerful shift that happens when teens are given the tools, time, and space to take ownership of their challenges. Carl br...

Send us Fan Mail This is what happens when treatment works. In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl sits down with a Turning Winds alumnus for a powerful conversation about what it means to grow, reflect, and redefine your future. From early struggles with mental health and instability to mentoring newer students, rediscovering academic motivation, and participating in meani...

Send us Fan Mail Must listen episode!   In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl sits down with Carl Baisden to explore how the smallest moments often lead to the biggest breakthroughs. They discuss how one-on-one interactions and a deep understanding of each teen's emotional world can turn behavioral challenges into therapeutic opportunities. Instead of focusing on cont...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a teen who's been written off academically is finally given the support and structure they need? In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl talks with educator Kathy Miller about what academic transformation really looks like. Together, they explore how emotional growth and therapeutic support combine with personalized education to help s...

Send us Fan Mail What does true investment in mental health treatment look like? In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl sits down with Turning Winds Co-Founder John Baisden Jr. to explore how consistent reinvestment in clinical teams, campus upgrades, and personalized care directly improves outcomes for teens and their families. You’ll learn how Turning Winds has doubled it...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to meet a teen where they are? In this powerful episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl speaks with clinical leaders Enoch and Carl about a young man who nearly got discharged until a tarantula changed everything. Yes, a tarantula. This isn’t just a quirky story. It’s a profound look at what can happen when clinicians, educators, and mentors...

Send us Fan Mail Is there ever a perfect time to pursue treatment for your teen? In this timely episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl sits down with Admissions Director Eric Loesch to explore one of the most difficult and common decisions facing parents of struggling teens: when to act. Drawing on years of experience working with families, along with his own personal journey throu...

Send us Fan Mail What if the time apart from your teen was not just necessary, but healing? In this powerful episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl continues his on-campus conversation with Program Director Enoch to explore the often overlooked side of treatment: the profound transformation that can happen for parents. They discuss the emotional toll of raising a struggling teen, t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl sits down with Program Director Enoch Stump to unpack one of the most challenging and essential concepts for families in treatment: trusting the process. Enoch reflects on what it means when a teen’s progress doesn’t follow a straight line and how long-term transformation often takes months to take hold. Through his ex...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl speaks with Program Director Carl Baisden about the deeper value of therapeutic recreation at Turning Winds. Their conversation centers on the debut of a new pontoon boat and how structured activities like lake outings are designed not just for fun, but to reignite a teen’s connection to life, joy, and healthy relation...

Send us Fan Mail What if your teen’s struggles weren’t the whole story... but a signal from a larger system in need of change? In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl speaks with Clinical Director Jared Sartell about the powerful concept of the "identified patient" in family systems theory. Together, they unpack how teens often become the focus of concern in famili...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when teens who’ve struggled with relationships, behavior, and anxiety are given the chance to serve others in a completely different part of the world? In this inspiring episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl speaks with clinician Sean Carlin, MS, PCLC, program manager Tara Stever, and team member Enoch Stump about their recent therapeutic service trip...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl speaks with Aiden, a recent alumnus, and his mother, Mita, about their emotional journey through crisis, treatment, and healing. They candidly reflect on the unraveling of home life, the decision to seek help, and the moment they knew Turning Winds was the right choice. Aiden shares his early skepticism, the...

Send us Fan Mail Creating a Culture of Service: How Team Unity Transforms Teen Mental Health Treatment In this inspiring episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl sits down with Carl Baisden to explore a surprising ingredient in successful treatment outcomes: the strength of the team behind the scenes. They discuss how building a culture of mutual support and service among staff trans...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, host Kevin Zundl sits down with Carl Baisden to explore a topic that resonates with every parent: parenting styles and their lasting impact on family dynamics. With years of experience supporting both teens and their families, Carl shares insights from Turning Winds’ parent workshops, where the focus is not just on teens in treatment—b...

Send us Fan Mail In this candid conversation, host Kevin Zundl sits down with Eric Loesch, Director of Admissions at Turning Winds, to explore the pivotal moments that lead families to consider residential treatment. With insight from years of experience, Eric explains what most families don’t know when they begin the process and how to navigate it with clarity and compassion. Whether you're...

Send us Fan Mail What if the key to helping your teen wasn’t just about what they learn but what you do as a parent? In this episode of the Turning Winds Podcast, we take you inside our monthly two-day parent workshop experience. Hosted by Kevin Zundl, the conversation highlights how Turning Winds equips parents with transformative tools rooted in the nationally respected Love and Logic model, dev...