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Hard Conversations About Teen Substance Use: Why You Can’t Put Them Off

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Hard Conversations About Teen Substance Use: Why You Can't Put Them Off

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When a Child in the Community Is Lost Brenda and Cathy open this episode by acknowledging something deeply painful: a child of one of the moms in their community had recently passed away as a result of complications from substance use. They were honest about their hesitation to share it, not wanting to add to

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A New Way To Treat Trauma and Addiction, with Jan Winhall

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A New Way To Treat Trauma and Addiction, with Jan Winhall

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When a young person struggles with addiction or engages in self-harming behaviors, parents often search for diagnoses and treatment protocols. But what if we understood these behaviors differently? Jan Winhall, creator of the Felt Sense Polyvagal model, offers a radically compassionate perspective that reframes how we think about trauma, addiction, and healing. Understanding Addiction as

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Unmasking Trauma’s Role in Addiction and Family Healing, with Dr. Amy Hoyt

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Unmasking Trauma’s Role in Addiction and Family Healing, with Dr. Amy Hoyt

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When teenagers and young adults turn to drugs or alcohol, parents often focus on stopping the substance use. But Dr. Amy Hoyt, who survived childhood sexual abuse and her own addiction journey, offers a different lens: understanding what the substance is doing for the child. Dr. Hoyt’s personal story illuminates why this matters. After being

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There Are No Bad Parts Of Us: Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Addiction, with Cece Sykes

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There Are No Bad Parts Of Us: Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Addiction, with Cece Sykes

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When your child struggles with substance misuse, it’s easy to focus on the behavior itself—the drugs, the lies, the chaos. But what if there’s a completely different way to understand what’s happening? Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy offers parents a compassionate framework that shifts the focus from bad behavior to protective parts that are actually

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Navigating Trauma and Healing When Parenting a Child Who Misuses Drugs or Alcohol, with Christopher O’Reilly

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When your child struggles with substance misuse, you’re not just a concerned observer—you may be experiencing trauma yourself. Christopher O’Reilly, Vice President of Clinical Services at Milestones and a licensed professional counselor, brings both professional expertise and personal experience to this critical conversation about trauma, healing, and self-care for parents. Understanding Trauma Responses in Parents

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The Pivotal Role of Identity and Self-Worth in Addiction & Recovery, with Matt Elliott

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The Pivotal Role of Identity and Self-Worth in Addiction & Recovery, with Matt Elliott

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Matt Elliott’s journey through addiction and recovery reveals something many parents miss: substance misuse often isn’t really about the substances at all. It’s about identity, belonging, and the desperate search for worth in a world that feels unsafe. The Roots of Unworthiness Matt’s story began long before he ever touched a substance. Growing up in

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The Question Parents Really Need To Ask Their Kids Who Struggle With Substance Misuse and Addiction, and Some Big News! with Brenda Zane

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The Question Parents Really Need To Ask Their Kids Who Struggle With Substance Misuse and Addiction, and Some Big News! with Brenda Zane

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When parents discover their child is misusing substances, the immediate question that comes to mind is often ‘why?’ Why would they do this? Why are they making these choices? But according to Brenda Zane, host of Hopestream and fellow parent to a child who struggled, we’re asking the wrong question entirely. Why Asking ‘Why the

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Golden Nuggets of 2022

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Golden Nuggets of 2022

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As we reflect on over 50 episodes from 2022, certain themes emerge that can guide parents through the challenging journey of supporting a child who misuses substances. This compilation draws from experts, parents who’ve walked this path, and people in long-term recovery to offer hope and practical wisdom. Understanding How Substances Work in the Brain

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Four Key Insights From My Conversation with Dr. Gabor Maté and The Myth of Normal, with Brenda Zane

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Four Key Insights From My Conversation with Dr. Gabor Maté and The Myth of Normal, with Brenda Zane

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When we’re parenting a child who struggles with substance misuse, the instinct is often to focus entirely on fixing them. But what if the work begins with us? In this solo episode, Brenda Zane unpacks four transformative insights from her conversation with Dr. Gabor Maté about his book The Myth of Normal, offering a roadmap

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Dr. Gabor Maté on The Myth of Normal: Understanding the Roots of Your Kid’s Struggles

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Dr. Gabor Maté on The Myth of Normal: Understanding the Roots of Your Kid’s Struggles

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When your child struggles with substances or difficult behaviors, the first instinct is often to ask what you did wrong. Dr. Gabor Maté, a physician who has spent decades working with addiction and trauma, offers a different perspective—one that’s both compassionate and clarifying. Why Addiction Is About Pain, Not Genetics The prevailing narrative about addiction

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Hard Conversations About Teen Substance Use: Why You Can’t Put Them Off

A New Way To Treat Trauma and Addiction, with Jan Winhall

Unmasking Trauma’s Role in Addiction and Family Healing, with Dr. Amy Hoyt

There Are No Bad Parts Of Us: Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Addiction, with Cece Sykes

Navigating Trauma and Healing When Parenting a Child Who Misuses Drugs or Alcohol, with Christopher O’Reilly

The Pivotal Role of Identity and Self-Worth in Addiction & Recovery, with Matt Elliott

The Question Parents Really Need To Ask Their Kids Who Struggle With Substance Misuse and Addiction, and Some Big News! with Brenda Zane

Golden Nuggets of 2022

Four Key Insights From My Conversation with Dr. Gabor Maté and The Myth of Normal, with Brenda Zane

Dr. Gabor Maté on The Myth of Normal: Understanding the Roots of Your Kid’s Struggles

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