
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream is the defacto resource for parents who have a teen or young adult child who's misusing drugs or alcohol, hosted by Brenda Zane. Brenda is a Mayo Clinic Certified health & wellness coach, CRAFT-trained Parent Coach, and mom of a son who nearly lost his life to addiction. Guests include addiction, prevention, and treatment experts, family members impacted by their loved one's substance use, and wellness and self-care specialists. You'll also hear heartfelt messages from me, your host. It's a safe, nurturing respite from the chaos and confusion you live with. We gather in our private communities between the episodes in The Stream community for moms. Learn more at www.hopestreamcommunity.org/the-stream/.
Podcasting since 2020 • 269 episodes
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Latest Episodes
Coming Full Circle: A Mother's 10-Year Journey with Teen Addiction, and The Surprising Destination
ABOUT THE EPISODE:The worst day of Barbara’s life came just before spring break of her son’s 4th grade year, which he spent in a psychiatric ward. At age 12, he began using marijuana, and the familiar cycle of problems only contin...
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Season 6
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Episode 269
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43:26

Eight Years Later: The Fentanyl Overdose That Almost Took My Son, with Brenda Zane
EPISODE DESCRIPTION:Eight years ago a miracle happened. Today’s episode is one from the vault - originally published in 2021, which I’m resharing today in honor of my son’s eight year anniversary of starting a new life.Whil...
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Season 6
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Episode 268
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1:47:34

How to Support Without Sacrificing: Parenting Strategies for Navigating Your Child's Addiction Recovery, with Brenda Zane
In this snack-sized episode, I share three concepts to help parents navigate the stormy waters of having a teen or young adult child who struggles with substance misuse and mental health issues. I emphasize the importance of self-ca...
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Season 6
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Episode 267
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19:17

Unbroken: A Mother's Story of Parenting Beyond Alcohol's Generational Grip - A Hopestream Family Story
ABOUT THE EPISODE:As Patrina's daughter began her college life, their relationship and communication remained strong. They met weekly, usually grabbing a bite to eat or going to a sporting event while talking about life....
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Season 6
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Episode 266
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40:41

Holding Space: Parenting and Addiction Recovery - The Ongoing Inner Work, with Cathy Cioth
EPISODE DESCRIPTION:In this deeply personal episode, Cathy and I peel back the layers of what parent support looks like during your child's long-term recovery, sharing some intimate "what if" questions that continue to echo in our...
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Season 6
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Episode 265
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41:52
