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Parenting Post-Wilderness: Parenting a Struggling Teen Before, During and After Treatment

Beth Hillman | Parent Coach for Parents of Struggling Teens
Parenting
Mental Health
Teen Mental Health
Boundaries
Anxiety
Wilderness Therapy
Communication
Parenting Strategies
Addiction
Family Dynamics
ADHD
Crisis Parenting
Parental Guidance
Resilience
Self-Care For Parents
Teen Treatment
Teen Development
Parenting Tips
Coping Strategies
Learned Helplessness

Your guide to parenting a struggling teen or young-adult, whether they’re home, transitioning home, or presently in treatment. Parents, say goodbye to exhausting confusion, overwhelm, panic and the unhelpful patterns that keep you and your family stuck. Learn how to develop healthy responses and set healthy boundaries with your teen instead of acting out of fear and anxiety. Experience the relatio... more

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Debbie Murad
Therapist focused on ADHD and executive functioning; founder of Beach Cities Gateway
Beach Cities Gateway (South Bay of Los Angeles)
Episode: 196. Understanding ADHD and Emotional Dysregulation in Teens & Young Adults With Debbie Murad
Hilary Moses
Wilderness therapist turned parent coach
Episode: 195. Summer Scaffolding: Supporting Your Teen’s Transition Home From Treatment During Summer Break With Hilary Moses
Casie Fariello
Founder of OPLM, Other Parents Like Me
OPLM
Episode: 194. What It Feels Like to Come Home From Treatment (And Why Your Teen Is Struggling) With Casie Fariello
Brittney King
Counselor in junior high
Unspecified school district
Episode: 193. Is This ODD or Normal Teen Behavior? With Brittney King
Courtney Deadman
Therapist, social worker, specializes in trauma and self-harm discussions
Private practice in Texas
Episode: 192. When Your Teen Is Self-Harming: What Parents Need to Know With Courtney Deadman
Mark Spalding
Clinical director and owner of Live Strong House; runs Milestone, a program for young adult boys
Live Strong House, Milestone
Episode: 191. ​​The Boy Brain Explained: Why Your Teen Manipulates, Complains, and Plays the Victim
Jarrod Hoffman
Licensed Professional Counselor focusing on teens, with a passion for helping parents relate to their sons
Independent mental health professional
Episode: 186. Raising Boys: Video Games, Anxiety, and Raising Independent Young Men With Jarrod Hoffman
Danny Frazer
Co-founder of Open Sky Wilderness Therapy, leadership coach
Open Sky Wilderness Therapy (founding partner), Leadership/Business coach
Episode: 183. Wilderness Therapy for Struggling Teens: What Open Sky Founder Danny Frazer Wants Parents to Know
Katie May
Author and therapist, expert on self-destructive behaviors in teens and young adults
Author of You're On Fire, It's Fine; therapist at a teen program
Episode: 181. ​​Understanding Self-Destructive Behaviors in Teens & Young Adults With Therapist Katie May

Hosts

Beth Hillman
Host of the show; mom of a post-wilderness teen; life coach for parents of struggling teens; guides conversations with parents and guests
Seth Gottlieb
Co-host; wilderness therapy guide turned teen and young-adult recovery coach

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • My kid isn’t in crisis and I’m still learning so much

    As a mother of teenage boys I learn so much from these conversations. I feel validated and also shown a better way to do things in my home. I appreciate the broader/professional perspectives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alicia States
    United States2 months ago
  • Weekly Gold

    Whether it’s a speaker or just a discussion, I find the podcasts incredibly valuable for 2 reasons.

    1. New nuggets of wisdom, resources, tools, support

    2. It is a weekly reminder to use my tool box and it helps me to stay on track in my own journey.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    73MarinaO
    United States2 years ago
  • Honesty and a Mom’s Wisdom, Without Judgment

    Beth’s vulnerability as she shares her personal experiences as a mom offers heartfelt wisdom and guidance to moms of struggling teens. She creates a community of support and candid conversations about topics that aren’t easy to discuss. Thank you, Beth.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mom of nell
    United States3 years ago
  • Incredibly helpful

    I have a loved one in treatment and have found this podcast to be so so helpful in navigating the psychology between parents and their teens! This podcast is an absolute MUST listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BarbieDollHead
    United States3 years ago
  • So helpful!

    I love the way Beth is so vulnerable and shares her own experiences. Her podcasts are so informative. She speaks from a parents heart!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SW parent
    United States3 years ago

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Content is consistently actionable for families in treatment journeys.
The host's vulnerability builds trust and community.
Clear, practical guidance for parents navigating tough conversations.
Guests bring credible expertise and relatable stories.

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172. Learning to Trust Yourself Again After Trauma and Conditioning, For Teens & Parents, with Jake Wood
Q: Okay, so what did it actually feel like to start trusting yourself again after so many years of outsourcing decisions to the system?
It started with a conscious choice to map out my own interests and parts, then delving into tools like IFS to talk to the exiled parts and nurture them. Over time, I began to recognize patterns, rebuild a sense of self outside the system, and learn to act from an inner compass rather than fear or external approval.
192. When Your Teen Is Self-Harming: What Parents Need to Know With Courtney Deadman
Q: Are there particular signs that indicate immediate risk or when to seek urgent help?
If there are obvious risk indicators—intense desire to die, plan, or means to act on it—seek immediate clinical intervention. In general, any escalation, new methods, or persistent self-harm despite attempts to reduce it should prompt professional involvement.
192. When Your Teen Is Self-Harming: What Parents Need to Know With Courtney Deadman
Q: What language can parents use to talk to their child about cutting without alienating them?
Use honest, non-judgmental language such as acknowledging uncertainty, affirming trust in their ability to keep themselves safe, and inviting collaboration to understand what the behavior communicates and how to get help. Specific scripts include expressing concern, avoiding blame, and proposing joint steps toward safety.
192. When Your Teen Is Self-Harming: What Parents Need to Know With Courtney Deadman
Q: What is harm reduction, and how can families implement it at home?
Harm reduction is about reducing the most dangerous aspects of the behavior through small, incremental steps while supporting the teen's autonomy. It involves identifying safer coping mechanisms, gradually decreasing frequency, and building a supportive environment rather than punishing. This approach requires time and trust.
192. When Your Teen Is Self-Harming: What Parents Need to Know With Courtney Deadman
Q: What exactly constitutes self-harm, and how should parents think about it?
Self-harm encompasses a range of behaviors meant to cope with emotional pain, not always linked to a desire to die. It varies in intent and intensity, and understanding this nuance helps parents respond with non-judgment and supportive steps rather than panic or punishment.

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A practical, boundary-focused guide for parents navigating teens through treatment and recovery, with emphasis on self-regulation, healthy communication, and reducing parental over-rescue. Episodes blend coaching techniques, clinical insights, and lived experiences from parents and professionals, often discussing wilderness therapy origins, trust-building, autonomy, and ways to support teens before, during, and after treatment. Noteworthy is the consistent use of actionable frameworks (circles of control, Brené Brown's trust concepts) and the recurring theme that lasting change starts with parental self-work and healthier boundaries rather than attempting to control a teen's outcomes.

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7. Jarrod Hoffman
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