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/.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 289
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Ten Years Later: An Unexpected Outcome For Her Child Who Struggled with Addiction: A Family Story
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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 familia…
The Fentanyl Overdose That Almost Took My Son: A Short Series, with Brenda Zane
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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 …
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 em…
Breaking Your Family's Cycle of Addiction and Substance Misuse, A Family Story
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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 whi…
What Does Support Look Like When Your Child is in Recovery?, with Cathy Cioth
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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" questio…
Learning to Parent Without Controlling Outcomes When Your Child is Struggling with Substances & Mental Health, A Family Story
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As a two-time NCAA champion, Janice’s son was steeped in macho culture. But over time, the identity he developed there became increasingly at odds with the truth of his privately he…
A Subtle & Stealth Strategy That Creates Real Change if Your Child is Misusing Drugs & Alcohol
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In this episode, I delve into the concept of allowing natural consequences as a form of 'invisible intervention' in parenting teens and young adults struggling with substance misuse …
When Your College Kid Self-Medicates Anxiety, A Family Story
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Lynne’s first clue that her son might be using substances was finding a Google search: “marijuana for anxiety.”
Outwardly, there was nothing particularly concerning about his behavio…
How to Help Your Kid Take a 30 Day Break From Marijuana, with Fred Muench
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Consider this your wakeup call: In 2023, the number of people using marijuana products daily surpassed those who use alcohol daily - even though three times as many people drink. Yo…
Three Powerhouse Tools for Positive Change if Your Child Misuses Drugs & Alcohol
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In this episode, I explore how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) complements CRAFT and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to form a powerful approach to influencing positive chang…
How Recovery Capital Changes Everything For A Kid Getting Sober, with Stefan Bate
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When Stefan Bate began his third stay at an inpatient treatment center, he was told that he was a "treatment-resistant alcoholic" prone to chronic relapse. Stefan felt deep shame at…
Bringing Your Child Back From Fentanyl Addiction, a Family Story
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Welcome to the first episode of our Hopestream family recovery series! Hearing the trials, failures, and successes of families just like yours will give insight into how other paren…
Nutrition's Role in Healing from Addiction & Mental Health Challenges, with Dr. David Wiss
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When Dr. David Wiss got out of jail the second time, he was determined to change his life. But he had no fancy treatment program to take him out of his environment, no medication, …
Your Double-Punch Strategy for Creating Change with a Child Struggling with Addiction & Mental Health
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In this episode, I explore the integration of Motivational Interviewing (MI) into the Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) approach for helping a child (or anyone) …
Three Things We Want You To Know If Your Child Struggles With Mental Health and Substance Misuse, with Cathy Cioth
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Over the five years of doing this podcast and participating in hundreds of calls and groups in The Stream, our online community for moms, Cathy and I have seen patterns emerge and t…
How Substances Hijack Motivation and Meaning in Young Brains, with Dr. Judith Grisel
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From the age of 12, Dr. Judy Grisel loved every drug she tried immediately. Over the next decade of intensive use, she found herself kicked out of high school and two colleges, home…
The Joy You Make: Uplifting Wisdom for Difficult Parenting Journeys, with Steven Petrow
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When Steven Petrow's mother died in 2017, he decided to take up a practice that he'd heard about but never tried: gratitude journaling. As an award-winning journalist for the New Yo…
Golden Nuggets of 2024: Highlights From Some Of The Best Episodes Of The Year
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The tradition continues! Each year, I share a “Golden Nuggets” episode with segments from some of the best of the year. This year, you’ll hear from me, along with Kristina Kuzmič, M…
ADHD, Addiction, and Accountability: A Candid Conversation, with Enzo Narciso
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In this personal episode, I sat down with my son Enzo Narciso to discuss his journey of recovery, personal growth, and transformation. Enzo shares candid insights into managing AD…
Lost in the Haze: A Primer on The Perfect Storm of Teens, ADHD, and Marijuana, with Dr. Mariely Hernandez
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A significant number of parents in the Hopestream community find themselves facing three major issues with their kids: ‘unfinished’ adolescence brains, heavy use of marijuana, and A…