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. You’ll hear how a structured and supportive environment helped this teen shift perspective, embrace growth, and return home with a new sense of purpose.
This is more than a story of behavioral change. It is a raw and hopeful reminder that with time, intention, and the right guidance, lasting transformation is possible.
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Keywords:
teen mental health journey, teen behavior change, adolescent residential treatment, turning winds podcast, defiance in teens, teen self-growth, therapeutic boarding school, teen maturity, personal development, youth transformation, adolescent counseling, emotional growth in teens, healing journey, life after treatment
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