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/.
Episodes
291 episodes
The Best Way To Not Say or Do The Wrong Thing, At The Wrong Time, with Cathy Cioth
ABOUT THE EPISODE:We've all been there. A tense or heated conversation where something flies out of your mouth that you don't really mean, or you inflict your 'help' when it's not wanted or needed. You might, at times, find yourse...
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Season 6
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Episode 291
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44:36
When Your Child Says, “No Thanks” to The Faith They Were Raised With, with Heather Frazier
ABOUT THE EPISODE:Substance use and recovery can shift every aspect of a young person's life - even the faith that has been deeply ingrained in someone’s upbringing. Parents often have visions and expectations of their child...
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Season 6
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Episode 290
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54:25
Ed Ternan, Song for Charlie's Founder On His Unrelenting Work to Warn About Fake Pills
ABOUT THE EPISODE:When Ed and Mary Ternan finally met the police officer who had been on scene at their son's overdose death, he had an off-the-record theory: "This is not official, and you'll have to wait for toxicology to come b...
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Season 6
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Episode 289
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46:21
You Can Create Conditions For Change When Your Child Battles Addiction, with Dina Cannizzaro
ABOUT THE EPISODE:It’s hard to come to terms with how little control we have over whether our kids choose recovery or remain in an unhealthy lifestyle. In this episode, you’ll get to hear from Dina Cannizzaro, a mom who has been t...
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Season 6
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Episode 288
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54:33
Sending Your Struggling Kid Off To College?, with Cathy Cioth
ABOUT THE EPISODE:It’s the season parents often dream of - their high school senior has successfully walked the stage and they’re now packing the family car to make the ceremonial drive to the four-year university their family goe...
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Season 6
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Episode 287
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50:31
What Your 'Failure to Launch' Teen or Young Adult Kid Really Needs, with Dr. Mark McConville
EPISODE DESCRIPTION:In this summer 'from the vault' episode I'm resharing an impactful interview with Dr. Mark McConville, a clinical psychologist specializing in adolescents and young adults. We discuss:Strategies for...
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Season 6
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Episode 286
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52:47
Six Parenting Tools You Need for Navigating A Child's Substance Issues, with Cathy Cioth
EPISODE DESCRIPTION:A fresh new, 'from-the-vault' episode that is as relevant today as it was in 2022!Navigating life with a young person who’s misusing substances and struggling with mental health can feel like a ride in a...
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Season 6
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Episode 285
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33:03
Kids & Addiction: What 99 Parents & Pros Taught Me
EPISODE DESCRIPTION:In this 'from the vault' episode of Hopestream (originally episode #100), I share my journey since launching the podcast in January 2020 and curated the top 11 learnings and insights I gleaned from my incredib...
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Season 6
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Episode 284
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41:25
Break Through to Your Child Struggling with Drugs & Alcohol
EPISODE DESCRIPTION:Need a way to better navigate even the most challenging conversations? Over time, I've learned that making a request of someone can go south quickly when you don't know how to set it up properly. In...
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Season 6
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Episode 283
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21:47
Counterintuitive Parenting if Your Child Struggles with Substances & Mental Health
ABOUT THE EPISODE:In this episode from the vault, I draw from my own experiences to share four counterintuitive strategies that can transform relationships and encourage healing when you're parenting a young person struggling with...
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Season 6
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Episode 282
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31:55
Ten Hard Truths Every Parent Needs if Your Child Misuses Drugs or Alcohol
ABOUT THE EPISODE:This week I’m bringing back an episode from 2020 that is just as relevant today as it was then. The episode covers ten hard truths parents need to face when you recognize potential substance use, or if you know y...
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Season 6
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Episode 281
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36:35
Staying Strong Through Your Kid's Struggles: A Short Story
EPISODE DESCRIPTION:It's summer and we're diving deep into the Hopestream episode vault to bring you some listener faves and a few that just work when you need connection and understanding. Today, you'll hear about The Secret Menu...
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Season 6
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Episode 280
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13:11
Parenting with Confidence And Clarity Through Crisis, with Beth Hillman
ABOUT THE EPISODE:Figuring out your evolving role as a parent during your child’s adolescence is difficult, even if you aren’t dealing with substance misuse. The natural inclination to protect and nurture is already being...
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Season 6
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Episode 279
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56:22
Overcoming Parenting Doubt and Fear: Part Two, with Cathy Cioth
EPISODE DESCRIPTION:In part two of this two-part episode, Cathy and I dive deep into two more of those sneaky, often invisible struggles that so many of us experience when parenting through substance use and mental health challeng...
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Season 6
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Episode 278
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35:41
Overcoming Parenting Doubt and Fear: Part One, with Cathy Cioth
EPISODE DESCRIPTION:Sometimes, the hardest parts of our journey are the feelings we can't quite put our finger on, when you can tell something feels off but can't really articulate exactly what's wrong. In this two-part episode, C...
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Season 6
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Episode 277
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33:47
The Benefits of Acceptance (Not Accepting) When Your Child Struggles with Addiction & Mental Health
ABOUT THE EPISODE:At times it can be confusing for parents of teens and young adults who are misusing substances to tease apart the concept of acceptance vs. the act of accepting. In this solo episode, I help distinguish the two a...
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Season 6
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Episode 276
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22:37
From Heroin and Felonies at 17 to Guiding Families Through A Child’s Addiction, With Henry Maxwell
ABOUT THE EPISODE:Henry Maxwell began drinking and smoking marijuana at 12 and by 17, was an IV heroin & cocaine user. Not long afterward, his experimentation expanded to nearly every scheduled drug he could find, from Xanax t...
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Season 6
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Episode 275
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56:16
Taming Fear And Preserving Yourself When Your Child Struggles with Drugs and Alcohol
EPISODE DESCRIPTION:In this episode, I offer what might feel like slightly brutal truths if you're parenting a young person who struggles with substances and mental health challenges. I emphasize the importance of self-preservatio...
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Season 6
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Episode 274
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32:15
Breaking Your Own Perfectionist Patterns While Parenting a Struggling Child, with Cathy Cioth
ABOUT THE EPISODE:We’re back with another episode of the ‘Cathy & Brenda Show’, and this week we tackle a topic we see recurring in our community and the parents we work with…achievement-oriented parenting. As two recovering p...
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Season 6
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Episode 273
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54:48
Mother's Day Bonus Episode: For The Mom Parenting Your Child Through Addiction and Mental Health Challenges, with Brenda Zane
EPISODE DESCRIPTION:It's that day, mama. The one filled with many hopes, expectations and potentially big, deep, sad feelings. Wherever you are today, if you're parenting a young person through substance misuse, addiction, and men...
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Season 6
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Episode 272
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10:00
Rebuild Family Connection: 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
Everything I Wish Someone Had Told Me When My Child Was Struggling With Substances
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
Ten Years Later: An Unexpected Outcome For Her Child Who Struggled with Addiction: A Family Story
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
The Fentanyl Overdose That Almost Took My Son: A Short Series, 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
Support Without Sacrificing: Parenting Strategies for Navigating Your Child's Addiction Recovery
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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