
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 • 271 episodes
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Latest Episodes
Building Sustainable Family Connections: The ‘On the Grid’ Approach, with Jen Murphy
ABOUT THE EPISODE:Jen Murphy was working with a group of therapeutic outfitters when she had the idea to offer “on the grid” 4-5 day family intensives. The program was already providing family therapy on 10-day backcountry e...
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Season 6
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Episode 271
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56:35

What I Wish Someone Had Told Me: A Heart-to-Heart for Parents in the Trenches of a Child’s Substance Misuse, with Brenda Zane
EPISODE DESCRIPTION:In this intimate episode, I open up about the hard-earned wisdom I've gathered since 2013 when my son's high-risk lifestyle and substance use changed the trajectory of our family forever. I share the words I de...
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Season 6
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Episode 270
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15:09

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
