Jeff Friedman
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Michelle Troubled Teen Industry Survivor Episode # 19
Michelle Troubled Teen Industry Survivor Episode # 19
Michelle Troubled Teen Industry Survivor Episode # 19
Wednesday 22nd April 2020
Michelle Muenstermann recounts her experience in a Troubled Teen Industry program and discusses her path to healing on 'Trauma-Informed Podcast'.
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Get the buttons here!Michelle's Journey: Escaping the Troubled Teen Industry
The interesting thing about putting kids into this sort of authoritative treatment facility is that they're almost adults, and I think for every adult there comes a point in time where you realize that other adults really can't tell you what to do.
Imagine being a teenager and finding yourself in a place that feels more like a prison than a treatment facility. That's exactly what Michelle Muenstermann experienced in a Troubled Teen Industry program in Utah. In this episode of the 'Trauma-Informed Podcast', hosted by Jeff Friedman, Michelle opens up about her harrowing journey through this controversial system. Michelle recounts the trauma bond she formed with unhealthy individuals in the program and the profound impact it had on her mental health.
She also delves into her struggles with her father's narcissistic personality disorder, which compounded her emotional turmoil. But Michelle's story doesn't end there; she also shares her path to healing, discussing how psychedelics have played a role in treating her addiction and the benefits and limitations of cognitive behavioral therapy.
Jeff and Michelle explore the broader issues within the troubled teen industry, such as the importance of limiting the number of participants in these programs and the unique challenges faced in 12-step recovery programs. This episode offers a raw and honest look at the complexities of surviving such an environment, providing listeners with both insight and hope.
As Michelle poignantly puts it, 'The interesting thing about putting kids into this sort of authoritative treatment facility is that they're almost adults, and I think for every adult there comes a point in time where you realize that other adults really can't tell you what to do.' Her words resonate deeply, reminding us of the resilience and strength required to overcome such adversity.
Whether you're interested in trauma recovery, mental health, or the ethics of treatment programs, this episode is a must-listen. It’s a gripping tale of survival and the relentless pursuit of healing.