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Podcast: Parenting Today's Teens
Episode: Teen Stories: Beneath the Surface
Description: Many parents notice their teens acting out — whether through rebellion, risky choices or shutting down — but what’s driving those behaviors is often a deep pain kept out of sight. On today’s episode, Mark Gregston sits down with two Heartlight residents who both reveal how hurts from their past, like adoption struggles, family loss, confusion and unmet expectations, shaped their choices and relationships. Both teens share how their journey at Heartlight is helping them face what’s beneath the surface, reconnect with family and begin real healing. Interested in learning more about the Heartlight program? Go to heartlig...