Episode 146 ABOUT THE EPISODE:In this compilation of 12 impactful episodes, you'll hear from: Dr. Anna Lembke, Carrie Wilkens, Ph.D., Dina Cannizzaro, Dr. Brad Reedy, Cathy Cioth, Steve Sawyer, Dr. Gabor Maté, Mark LaPalme, Rebekah Mutch, Andy Goldstrom, Bill Guy and Anne Moss Rogers. It's that time of year! This episode has become an annual tradition […]
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Episode 140 ABOUT THE EPISODE:Today I dive into a key component of encouraging more positive behavior through the use of consequences. You probably already know consequences can be confusing and hard to get right when your child is misusing substances and struggles with mental health issues. They're sometimes hard to be consistent with, and often
Episode 139 ABOUT THE EPISODE:Friday, Saturday, Sunday. If you’re a parent of a child misusing drugs or alcohol, you know why these three days can send you into a tailspin. The free time and lack of structure mean our kids will likely find themselves in risky situations. In this coaching episode, I met with Marie-
Episode 138 ABOUT THE EPISODE:It’s tough to come to terms with how little control we have over whether our kids choose substances or healing and recovery. In this episode, you’ll get to hear from Dina Cannizzaro. She’s a mom who has been through hell and back but has channeled all that fear and anxiety into
Episode 137 ABOUT THE EPISODE:It is an incredibly exciting week as we get to announce the opening of The Woods, our men’s community for those who identify as dads parenting teens who are struggling with substance misuse. I am honored to introduce you to Bill Guy, who is leading this new tribe of courageous men.
Episode 136 ABOUT THE EPISODE:Bribing. Shaming. Forcing. Manipulating. Yelling. These are just some of the approaches I tried while parenting my son who was struggling with a high-risk lifestyle and substance use. You likely have too. It took me a long time to accept that none of that was working. But through the book Beyond
Episode 123 ABOUT THE EPISODE:Research has shown that a positive, non-confrontational approach to helping our kids make positive changes in their lives is the most effective when they’re misusing substances. In this episode, I share three keys to shifting your words, actions, and mindset in a more positive direction using courage, confidence, and compassion. After
Episode 121 ABOUT THE EPISODE:No matter where you are on the journey with a child misusing substances, chances are you've faced two very dangerous lies: 1. that you've failed as a parent, and/or2. that you're alone in the fight for your child In this week's Hopestream episode, I have the honor of introducing you to
Episode 120 ABOUT THE EPISODE:“It’s not mine. I’m just carrying it for a friend.” Have you heard this one before? As many times as that line has been used, it’s still a really common cover in the moment we confront our kids. Yet, sometimes our kids are really good at hiding their substance use or
Episode 118 ABOUT THE EPISODE:How does a parent cope when you have not one, but two kids struggling with substance misuse and all the issues that surround it? This episode provides inspiration and hope if you’re trying to navigate this experience with your child from a mom who watched her family implode when her 17
