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 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, The Stream for moms and The Woods for dads. Learn more at www.hopestreamcommunity.org.

Gaslighting and How Your Child with Substance Use Disorder Can Make You Believe You’re Crazy with Brenda Zane

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Gaslighting and How Your Child with Substance Use Disorder Can Make You Believe You’re Crazy with Brenda Zane
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When you’re parenting a child struggling with substance use, you already feel exhausted—mentally, physically, and emotionally. Then add in the confusing experience of having your child tell you that things you know happened never occurred at all. You start to wonder if maybe you’re the one who has it all wrong. This experience has a

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College and Sobriety – Can Kids Recovering from Addiction Stay Sober on Campus with Keith Murphy, Rutgers University

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
College and Sobriety – Can Kids Recovering from Addiction Stay Sober on Campus with Keith Murphy, Rutgers University
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For parents worried about whether their child in recovery can successfully navigate college life, collegiate recovery programs offer a lifeline of hope and practical support. These specialized programs create communities where students can maintain their sobriety while pursuing their education. What Are Collegiate Recovery Programs? Collegiate recovery programs are designed specifically for students who are

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Coaches, Mentors and A Whole Lot of Tenacity: Wrapping Families With the Support They Need to Heal from Addiction with Lori Thompson

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Coaches, Mentors and A Whole Lot of Tenacity: Wrapping Families With the Support They Need to Heal from Addiction with Lori Thompson
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When families face the crisis of a child’s substance misuse, they need more than just clinical expertise—they need human connection, vulnerability, and wrap-around support. Lori Thompson brings all three to her work with adolescents and families struggling with addiction. From Deputy Sheriff to Family Therapist Lori’s path to becoming a therapist was far from traditional.

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How to Navigate Life and Conversations When Your World is Falling Apart with Brenda Zane

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
How to Navigate Life and Conversations When Your World is Falling Apart with Brenda Zane
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When your child is struggling with substance use or addiction, everyday social interactions can feel like navigating a minefield. The simple question ‘How are you?’ becomes loaded with complexity, and maintaining your composure at gatherings can feel impossible. This episode addresses the real, messy truth about managing life when your world feels like it’s falling

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Knowing When to Intervene: Recognizing When Your Teen Needs Help Even if Drugs Aren’t the Problem with Annika

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Knowing When to Intervene: Recognizing When Your Teen Needs Help Even if Drugs Aren’t the Problem with Annika
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The Early Warning Signs Parents Shouldn’t Ignore Many parents wonder whether their teen’s troubling behavior is just a phase or something more serious. For Annika, a health and wellness coach through Mayo Clinic, the signs appeared gradually but became impossible to ignore. Her son began lying in late middle school—something she initially dismissed as typical

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Hazeldon’s Dr. Joseph Lee; Overcoming Addiction in Young Adults With Humility, Empathy and Grace

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hazeldon’s Dr. Joseph Lee; Overcoming Addiction in Young Adults With Humility, Empathy and Grace
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When parents discover their child is struggling with substance misuse, the instinct is often to jump into fixing mode – to lecture, control, and push the child toward immediate sobriety. But Dr. Joseph Lee, Medical Director of The Hazeldon Betty Ford Youth Continuum, offers a radically different approach that centers on connection, curiosity, and compassion.

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Think Overdose Isn’t Relevant to You? Think Again, with Brenda Zane

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Think Overdose Isn’t Relevant to You? Think Again, with Brenda Zane
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Why Overdoses Are Rising During COVID Drug overdoses have surged dramatically during the pandemic. In 2017, there were approximately 70-72,000 deaths from drug overdose. By 2018, that number dropped slightly to just over 67,000. But since COVID-19 hit, more than 40 states have reported increases in opioid related mortality, with the national average increase thought

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Can (and should) I Be Happy When My Child Is Battling Addiction with Brenda Zane

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Can (and should) I Be Happy When My Child Is Battling Addiction with Brenda Zane
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When your child is battling addiction, the idea of being happy can feel not just impossible, but wrong. Many parents carry an unspoken belief that they shouldn’t experience joy while their child is suffering. But this mindset can trap you in a cycle that doesn’t help you or your child. The Unhappiest Child Trap There’s

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Building Emotionally Healthy Teens Through Boundaries, Letting Go and Creating a Safe Container with Krissy Pozatek, MSW

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Building Emotionally Healthy Teens Through Boundaries, Letting Go and Creating a Safe Container with Krissy Pozatek, MSW
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When teens struggle with substance misuse or emotional challenges, parents often operate from an instinct to fix, rescue, and ensure happiness. But according to Krissy Pozatek, MSW, a parent coach with over 15 years in the adolescent treatment field, this approach may be exactly what prevents children from developing the emotional resilience they need. Why

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Who Has Your Car Keys? 7 Tips For Stability When Life Feels Out Of Your Control, with Brenda Zane

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Who Has Your Car Keys? 7 Tips For Stability When Life Feels Out Of Your Control, with Brenda Zane
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Episode 21 ABOUT THE EPISODE:We've all seen the Ven diagrams showing us to focus on what we can control. But how does that specifically apply if you've got a teen or young adult child who's misusing substances and your life is in chaos? In this episode, I share from the seat of wisdom – 7

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