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.

You Can’t Love Your Child Out of Addiction with Megan Megale of American Boy

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
You Can’t Love Your Child Out of Addiction with Megan Megale of American Boy
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When Megan Megale’s son Matt began struggling with heroin addiction, she believed with all her heart that her love could save him. Like so many parents facing a child’s substance misuse, she thought the strength of their family bond, combined with her determination and resources, would be enough to pull him through. Matt went through

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Don’t Let Your Child’s Addiction Kill Your Dreams and Passions with Brenda Zane

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Don’t Let Your Child’s Addiction Kill Your Dreams and Passions with Brenda Zane
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When your child is battling addiction, it’s easy to let everything else in your life fall away. Your dreams, passions, and personal goals can feel frivolous compared to the crisis you’re managing daily. But this early episode of Hopestream reveals why maintaining your own identity and interests isn’t selfish—it’s essential for your long-term health and

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COVID-19: What To Do With Your Addicted Kid Now with Brenda Zane

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
COVID-19: What To Do With Your Addicted Kid Now with Brenda Zane
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Parents of children struggling with substance misuse are facing unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. The isolation, disrupted routines, and general anxiety have created a perfect storm for families already navigating the complexities of addiction. The Dual Crisis: COVID-19 and the Opioid Epidemic While the world focuses on COVID-19 statistics, another epidemic continues to claim

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Common Addiction-Related Personality Traits & Disorders to Keep An Eye On with Brenda Zane

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Common Addiction-Related Personality Traits & Disorders to Keep An Eye On with Brenda Zane
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When Brenda Zane recorded this early episode of Hopestream, she was navigating a unique challenge: ‘One is that we are still in the Coronavirus madness. And it’s been very, very hard to get people to commit to booking a podcast episode.’ Rather than skip a week, she decided to share observations from her own experience

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Mothering in the Age of Opioid Addiction: Author, A House on Stilts, Paula Becker

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Mothering in the Age of Opioid Addiction: Author, A House on Stilts, Paula Becker
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When Paula Becker’s son Hunter was young, he and his father built a small house on stilts in their backyard – a creative sanctuary that became a powerful symbol throughout their family’s journey with opioid addiction. Paula, a writer and historian, has chronicled this experience in her memoir A House on Stilts: Mothering in the

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When Your Sibling Has Substance Use Issues; Finding Sanity And Practicing Self-Care, with Tina Jayes

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
When Your Sibling Has Substance Use Issues; Finding Sanity And Practicing Self-Care, with Tina Jayes
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When addiction enters a family, siblings often become the hidden casualties—watching, worrying, and carrying burdens that aren’t discussed. Tina Jayes knows this reality intimately, having grown up as the youngest of five children with an alcoholic mother in the San Fernando Valley during the 1960s. Her brother was charismatic and popular, but at 17, a

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Beyond Addiction’s Carrie Wilkens: Using Science And Kindness As Motivation For Change In Your Child’s Substance Use

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Beyond Addiction’s Carrie Wilkens: Using Science And Kindness As Motivation For Change In Your Child’s Substance Use
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When Dr. Carrie Wilkens was working with a client struggling with agoraphobia, she had no idea the woman was drinking two bottles of wine daily throughout their two years of therapy together. This shocking revelation exposed a massive gap in traditional mental health training – one that would inspire Dr. Wilkens to revolutionize how families

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Teens, Addiction, Residential Care & Natural Highs with Derek Bowles

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Teens, Addiction, Residential Care & Natural Highs with Derek Bowles
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When a teen starts struggling with substance misuse, parents often focus on the wrong indicators. Derek Bowles, co-founder and lead therapist at Crossroads Academy residential treatment center in Ogden, Utah, explains that the real warning sign isn’t failing grades or missed opportunities—it’s the disconnect in your relationship with your child. Why Relationship Disconnect Matters More

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The Story Behind the Podcast; A Teen’s Addiction, Four Rehabs, Two Overdoses and Hope

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
The Story Behind the Podcast; A Teen’s Addiction, Four Rehabs, Two Overdoses and Hope
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