In this episode, we sit down with Erin Schmidt, Parent Liaison, to explore her powerful journey from navigating treatment as a parent to becoming a trusted guide for families walking the same path.With empathy rooted in personal experience, Erin bridges the gap between parents and treatment teams, helping families feel seen, supported, and understood. Her message to parents is simple yet profound: “I’ve been where you are.” That shared understanding builds trust and offers hope, showing families they are not alone in the challenges they face.Erin shares lessons she’s learned, the emotions of stepping into the unknown, and the healing that comes from connection. For parents, caregivers, and anyone touched by the treatment journey, her story is a reminder that recovery and growth are not only possible—they are stronger when walked together.Erin's Recommendations:Christina Buttons Interview The Anxious GenerationLISTEN ON THESE OTHER PLATFORMS:YouTube: @officialtelos564 Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/tDGSJSpotify: https://shorturl.at/GfKWp #thetelosway #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #ultimatepotential #sobriety #ParentLiaison #ErinSchmidt

Keldy Zabriskie opens up about his tumultuous, up-and-down journey through depression, anxiety, and identity struggles—ultimately finding success and the person he was always meant to be. In this month’s podcast, Keldy shares his path through substance abuse and mental health challenges—leading to a life devoted to helping others walk similar journeys through his work at Telos’ Carter House.

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Over the last few years, trauma stories from figures like Paris Hilton have gone viral — shining a light on real pain and igniting a wave of public concern around youth treatment centers. These stories matter, but they’ve also been picked up and amplified by media outlets that thrive on outrage, clicks, and controversy. In this month’s episode, Christina Buttons, an investigative reporter for the Manhattan Institute, joins us to examine the growing gap between emotionally charged narratives and the actual data. While it’s critical to hold bad actors accountable, it's equally important to ask: Are we listening to survivors — or are we letting the media spin trauma into spectacle? Christina breaks down what the numbers really show, how trauma can shape perception, and how ethical treatment centers are working every day to provide safe, meaningful healing. This is a conversation about truth, nuance, and the responsibility to think critically — even when the headlines scream otherwise. Related articles from Christinahttps://manhattan.institute/article/the-radical-movement-to-divest-from-youth-residential-treatmenthttps://www.city-journal.org/article/defending-residential-treatmenthttps://nypost.com/2025/05/31/opinion/dont-by-paris-hiltons-bull-about-the-troubled-teen-industry/Connect with Christina Buttons to learn more about her work and insights. www.buttonslives.com, instagram.com/buttonslives twitter.com/buttonslives, youtube.com/@buttonslives TikTok.com/@buttonslives .LISTEN ON THESE OTHER PLATFORMS: Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/tDGSJSpotify: https://shorturl.at/GfKWp