Meg Appelgate, CEO of Unsilenced and a survivor of the troubled teen industry, shares her eye-opening experiences in a system that affects over 120,000 youth annually. She discusses the deceptive marketing tactics used to ensnare vulnerable teens and critiques the severe practices rooted in historical trauma. The conversation also highlights the long-term psychological scars that such interventions leave, emphasizing the need for reform and the importance of nurturing support systems for adolescents.