Growing Up Too Slow: From At-Risk to Risk-Averse with Doug Bodin

The Reframe

The pandemic may be behind us, but its impact on young people is far from over. In this episode of The Reframe, host Douglas Bodin is joined by guest host Trine Syverinsen, Director of Mentoring Services at The Bodin Group, to unpack how post-COVID culture has reshaped youth development, family dynamics, and access to mental health care. Drawing on insights from Doug’s national “listening tour,” they explore how families are navigating a fragmented treatment landscape and why many young people aren’t thriving, despite access to therapy and school support. From stalled development to a growing gap in resilience, this candid conversation offers a grounded look at what’s missing and what’s working in the current system. Tune in for real-world examples, practical takeaways, and a powerful call to re-engage our youth in life beyond the therapy room!
Key Points From This Episode:

• Insights from Doug’s national “listening tour” with treatment professionals.
• How teen behavior has shifted since the pandemic.
• Acting in vs. Acting out: why kids are growing up too slow, not too fast.
• The benefits and drawbacks of insurance-driven mental health care.
• An overview of the mentoring program at Bodin for teens and young adults.
• Why accepting mentoring support can feel challenging for some parents.
• A guide to the essential role that mentoring plays in the post-pandemic era.
• From crisis to stagnation: the rise of “slow-motion” mental health risks.
• The challenges parents face in trying to raise well rounded kids.
• How mentoring provides crucial in-between support and helps build resilience.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Trine Syverinsen

Trine Syverinsen on LinkedIn

The Anxious Generation

The Coddling of the American Mind
Douglas Bodin
The Bodin Group