Havenwood Academy Podcast

Hosted by Josh Gardner - CFO of Havenwood Academy - this show takes you behind the scenes of Havenwood Academy, a world-class residential treatment center in Cedar City, Utah.

Each episode shares real stories from our dedicated care providers - the people on the front lines helping young women heal from complex trauma, rebuild trust, and reclaim hope. You’ll hear the challenges, breakthroughs, and deeply human moments that make this work life-changing.

If you care about mental health, trauma-informed care, and the power of community, this is your inside look at how resilience is built and lives are transformed.

Contributors

Host

Josh Gardner

Josh Gardner is the COO/CFO of The Hope Group and founder of Behavioral Health CFOs. With a background in accounting and finance, he specializes in building sustainable business models for behavioral healthcare organizations. Josh has co-founded multiple companies in the space, including Havenwood Academy, Engage Transitions, Mental Health Matchmakers, and My Psych Match. His work centers on pairing world-class clinical care with innovative funding strategies to expand access to treatment.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkgardner/

Guests

Guest

Charlie Falatea

Charlie Falatea is the Partner and Executive Director at Havenwood SLC, where he leads programs designed to help teens overcome mental health challenges through relationship-based care and a structured, trauma-informed approach. With over two decades of experience coaching high school football and working in residential treatment, Charlie brings a unique perspective on leadership, culture-building, and youth development. Known for his “trust in, trust out” philosophy, he’s passionate about empowering both youth and staff to achieve lasting transformation.

Guest appearance on:

Charlie Falatea – Partner & Executive Director at Havenwood SLC | Building Trust, Culture, and Lasting Impact in Behavioral Health