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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