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His Mom’s Hard Boundary Drove His Recovery, with Darren Hobbs

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
His Mom’s Hard Boundary Drove His Recovery, with Darren Hobbs
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Episode 341 ABOUT THE EPISODE: You‘ve probably watched your child make a decision so obviously terrible you could not understand how it made sense to them. Darren Hobbs can tell you exactly how it looked, because he made that decision. He had done treatment. He had a sponsor, a home group, a year chip. Then

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What’s Really Going On Inside Your Kid’s Mind When They Use Substances

ADHD, recovery /
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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
What's Really Going On Inside Your Kid's Mind When They Use Substances
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If you have ever watched your child go through treatment and wondered whether anything was actually landing, this episode of Hopestream will feel like a permission slip. Brenda Zane speaks with Brad McLeod, host of Sober Motivation, a top 0.5 percent podcast globally with over five million downloads. Brad was seventeen when he sat in

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Addiction Makes Sense to Your Child: Here’s Why, with Jeremy French

apprenticeship, recovery, trade, woodworking /
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Addiction Makes Sense to Your Child: Here’s Why, with Jeremy French
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When your child struggles with addiction, it can feel completely senseless. But according to Jeremy French, founder of Making Whole and someone with nearly 30 years in recovery, there’s a logical explanation for behavior that seems irrational to parents. Why Addiction Makes Perfect Sense to Your Child Jeremy’s perspective on addiction challenges the way most

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Amber Hollingsworth: Put The Shovel Down When Your Kid Is Misusing Drugs and Alcohol

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Amber Hollingsworth: Put The Shovel Down When Your Kid Is Misusing Drugs and Alcohol
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When a teen is struggling with substance misuse, most parents instinctively try to fix the problem with rules, punishments, and lectures about the dangers ahead. But addiction counselor Amber Hollingsworth has learned through years of working with teenagers that there’s a more effective approach: building relationships instead of barriers. Why Relationships Matter More Than Strategies

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You Can Create Conditions For Change When Your Child Battles Addiction, with Dina Cannizzaro

coaching, CRAFT, grief, recovery /
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
You Can Create Conditions For Change When Your Child Battles Addiction, with Dina Cannizzaro
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When Your Child’s Addiction Consumes Your Life Dina Cannizzaro was a teacher for 36 years, a single mom raising three children, when her son Parker’s marijuana use at age 13 eventually spiraled into heroin and IV drug use. At 17, she asked him to leave their home. What followed were years of treatment programs, periods

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From Heroin and Felonies at 17 to Guiding Families Through A Child’s Addiction, With Henry Maxwell

intervention, recovery, relapse /
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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
From Heroin and Felonies at 17 to Guiding Families Through A Child’s Addiction, With Henry Maxwell
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When Henry Maxwell started using substances at age 12, no one could have predicted the trajectory his life would take – both the devastating lows and the remarkable transformation that followed. His story offers unique insight for parents navigating their own child’s substance misuse, combining lived experience with professional expertise gained from over a decade

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Ten Years Later: An Unexpected Outcome For Her Child Who Struggled with Addiction: A Family Story

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Ten Years Later: An Unexpected Outcome For Her Child Who Struggled with Addiction: A Family Story
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When Barbara’s son was in fourth grade, she faced what she calls “the worst day of my life ever” – her son was in the psychiatric unit at the pediatric hospital during spring break. It was the beginning of a decade-long journey that would test every aspect of her family’s resilience, push her to her

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What Does Support Look Like When Your Child is in Recovery?, with Cathy Cioth

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
What Does Support Look Like When Your Child is in Recovery?, with Cathy Cioth
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When your child enters recovery from substance misuse, the instinct to stay involved and ensure they’re ‘doing the work’ is powerful. But one of the most important lessons parents learn is that recovery must belong to the child, not the parent. Respecting Your Child’s Recovery Boundaries Cathy shares a pivotal moment when she asked her

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How Recovery Capital Changes Everything For A Kid Getting Sober, with Stefan Bate

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
How Recovery Capital Changes Everything For A Kid Getting Sober, with Stefan Bate
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When a young person has been through multiple treatment episodes without achieving lasting recovery, parents often wonder what’s missing. Stefan Bate, Chief Clinical Officer at Jay Walker Lodge, knows this challenge intimately—both professionally and personally. As someone who went through three inpatient treatment attempts before finding recovery on his fourth try, Stefan brings unique insight

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Nutrition’s Role in Healing from Addiction & Mental Health Challenges, with Dr. David Wiss

eating disorders, nutrition, recovery /
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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Nutrition’s Role in Healing from Addiction & Mental Health Challenges, with Dr. David Wiss
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Dr. Wiss’s Personal Recovery Journey Dr. David Wiss didn’t arrive at his career as a registered dietitian nutritionist through a traditional path. His journey began with getting sober in 2006 after living in three treatment centers, two correctional facilities, and one hospital detox. He spent two weeks in solitary confinement being fed through a door,

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