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
- 290
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Craving Spring: How a Greek Myth Fueled a Mother’s Quest To Save Her Daughter, with Ann Batchelder
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When Ann Batchelder discovered her daughter’s suicidal thoughts, bulimia and substance misuse, she desperately sought wisdom in the places many of us do: therapy, 12-step programs, …
Filling The Sober, Fun And Social Gap In Early Recovery, with Eve Goldberg
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The time period of recovery between a treatment program and responsible, independent living is an incredibly tricky one to navigate. My guest today says this is especially true in N…
Ten Recovery Eye-Openers For Parenting a Child Through Substance Misuse or Addiction, with Brenda Zane
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For parents who are on a roller coaster ride with their kids who misuse drugs and alcohol and struggle with mental health, recovery can sometimes feel like an elusive dream.
So, af…
The Role of Mindfulness in Recovery from Eating Disorders and Substance Use, with Maureen and Josh White
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Among the red rock cliffs of Sedona, a group of young adults sit together in the Arizona sun, meditating with their roshi - a master instructor in zen tradition. Many of the student…
The Other Side of Addiction: A Compilation of Guests Who Made it Out
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Recovery Golden Nuggets episode.
I’m sharing a curated collection of some of my favorite interview clips with people in recovery to celebrate National Recovery Month. All of these g…
Close To Home: Personal Details and Insights From His Addiction and Recovery with Brenda’s Son, Enzo Narciso
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For years, listeners of Hopestream have heard stories about my own family’s experiences with substance misuse and recovery. Today, after 184 episodes, I’m thrilled to finally introd…
The Pivotal Role of Identity and Self-Worth in Addiction & Recovery, with Matt Elliott
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I’ve been reminded of something over the past few months: Stories of hope are all around us, even if we don’t hear them.
Just last week, I got to speak to my coworker from a former l…
Fathering With Accountability and Grace When Your Teen Struggles with Addiction, with Steve Andrews
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Today, I have the privilege of introducing the new host of The Woods, our community specifically for dads, stepdads, and male co-parents.
After Steve Andrews and his wife got sober t…
Ten Simple and Effective Phrases That Help Diffuse Difficult Conversations, With Brenda Zane
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When you have a complex child, all your conversations and relationships might feel more strained. If you're like me, you sometimes find yourself at a complete loss for words and str…
The Secret Menu; Reframing The Experience of Parenting and Addiction, with Brenda Zane
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Sometimes you can gain a different understanding of things by looking at them through a new lens. Today's bite-size episode does that for you as the parent of a young person who str…
Accepting the Invitation To Change: Two Parents Confront Fentanyl’s Hold On Their Daughter, with Eleanor & Dave
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Every once in a while, I have the opportunity to speak with parents whose experiences are a perfect case study of why Hopestream Community exists. This episode with Eleanor and Dave…
Coaching Episode – Helping Your Child Progress Through Early Recovery and Begin Adulting, with Alice
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In this coaching episode we reconnect with Stream member Alice who I spoke to 18 months ago, when her son was in the worst of his substance misuse. And what incredible growth and de…
How Parents Can Transcend Shame – and Help Their Kids Do the Same, with Patrick Hawkins
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Today we tackle the difficult topic of shame and how it can affect our entire families. As parents of kids who are misusing drugs or alcohol, it’s common to experience a profound s…
Substance Misuse Makes Perfect Sense: Redefining Addiction and Recovery, with Adam Sud
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When I heard today’s guest on another (seemingly unrelated) podcast, I immediately wanted to bring his wisdom and perspective to the listeners of Hopestream.
After years of stimulan…
Six Pivotal Decisions Parents Get To Make When Their Child Struggles With Substances and Addiction
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Shorty episode alert 💫
Today I'm taking a break from talking about addiction, substances, mental health, all.the.things.
Instead, I'm sharing six decisions you get to make as a p…
The Intersection of Autism and Addiction, with Dr. Brandon Park
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On several occasions, Hopestream has hosted conversations about the complex intersection of substance use and other issues like anxiety, trauma, and ADD.
But there’s one convergence…
What Are Boundaries And Why Parents Need Them When Their Child Misuses Drugs or Alcohol, with Cathy Cioth
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You might hear the term "boundaries" thrown around as you work to parent your child who's misusing drugs and alcohol - but what exactly are they, and why do you need them?
Hopestream…
What the Chinese Farmer Teaches Us About Parenting Kids Using Substances, with Dina Cannizzaro
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In this episode, Stream advisor Dina Cannizzaro is back with me to discuss the profound lessons in the story of the Chinese farmer. The parable applies to everyone’s lives, but it …
A Mother & Son Walk Us Through Addiction, Recovery and Rebuilding Family Connection, With Cindy & Colin
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By the time Cindy learned to establish boundaries with her son Colin, he had already endured brain injuries and intubations as a result of his alcohol abuse. When Colin finally call…
An Unexpectedly Humorous Take on Substance Misuse, Borderline Personality, Trauma and Tragic Loss, with Jess Kupferman
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On this episode of Hopestream, the show comes full circle to its roots. My guest, Jess Kupferman, is the CEO of She Podcasts, a membership-based group of all-women podcasters that p…