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Hopestream: Parenting Kids Through Addiction & Mental Health

Brenda Zane
Parenting
Mental Health
Substance Use
Self-Care
Substance Abuse
Addiction Recovery
Substance Misuse
Community Support
Craft
Codependency
Therapy
Boundaries
Attachment Styles
Treatment Programs
Family Dynamics
Attachment Theory
Adolescent Substance Use
The Seven Challenges
Addiction
Eating Disorders

When your teen or young adult is misusing drugs or alcohol, you need more than just tactics—you need hope, healing, and a path forward for your entire family.

Hopestream delivers expert guidance and emotional support for parents navigating their child's substance use and mental health struggles. Hosted by Brenda Zane, Mayo Clinic Certified health coach and CRAFT-trained Parent Coach who nearly los... more

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Recent Guests

Betsy Hicks-Russ
Community builder, podcaster, and mother of Joey, a non-speaking individual with autism
autismodyssey.org
Episode: The Telepathy Tapes: Connection Can Defy Logic, But Not Love, with Betsy Hicks-Russ
Nicole Runyon
Psychotherapist, parent-coach, keynote speaker and author of the best-selling book 'Free To Fly, The Secret To Fostering Independence In The Next Generation'
Episode: Fostering Independence With Boundaries and Discomfort, with Nicole Runyon, LMSW
Dr. Xavier Amador
Internationally renowned clinical psychologist and author
Henry Amador Center
Episode: When Your Child Doesn't Believe They're Ill: Understanding Anosognosia and Mental Illness, with Dr. Xavier Amador
Dina Cannizzaro
Director of Education at Hopestream and parent coach
Hopestream
Episode: How to Stop Normalizing Dangerous Behavior When Your Child Struggles With Addiction and Mental Health, with Dina Cannizzaro
Trevor Hanson
An internationally recognized coach and therapist dedicated to helping people transform anxious attachment into secure, fulfilling relationships.
The Art of Healing
Episode: How Anxious Attachment Impacts Your Struggling Child, with Trevor Hanson
Heather Frazier
Triple certified parenting coach and author of an Amazon bestseller.
Author of Mom Got Jesus Wrong and host of the Pivot Parenting podcast
Episode: When Your Child Says, “No Thanks” to The Faith They Were Raised With, with Heather Frazier
Ed Ternan
Founder of Song for Charlie
Song for Charlie
Episode: Ed Ternan, Song for Charlie's Founder On His Unrelenting Work to Warn About Fake Pills
Beth Hillman
Life coach for parents of struggling teens, double certified life and parent coach.
Beth Hillman Coaching
Episode: Parenting with Confidence And Clarity Through Crisis, with Beth Hillman
Henry Maxwell
Founder of Maxwell Recovery Services and a certified addiction specialist.
Maxwell Recovery Services
Episode: From Heroin and Felonies at 17 to Guiding Families Through A Child’s Addiction, With Henry Maxwell

Host

Brenda Zane
Host of the show and a Mayo Clinic Certified health coach and CRAFT-trained Parent Coach who brings personal insights and professional knowledge regarding parenting and addiction.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 312 ratings
  • HOPE

    This podcast has helped me so much with dealing with our situation. It does give me hope and a community of others who are going through the same or similar things.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tiger4796
    Canadaa month ago
  • Thank you Brenda & Hopestream!

    Been part of the Hopestream community for over a year New and my 24 year-old entered treatment last week. We've transformed our family communication, understanding and support through many efforts, including Hopestream For which I am extremely grateful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rldrake
    United States2 months ago
  • Essential resource, even for siblings and loved ones

    This podcast is the deepest well of resources, research-backed information, and perspectives of both those who have experienced substance misuse directly and loved ones who have been affected. As someone who isn’t a parent but has family members who struggle, there’s so much to learn here from communication tools, boundaries, treatment, and ways to support both your loved one and yourself throughout the process!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kaitlin.S.
    United States2 months ago
  • Life enhancing support

    I was introduced to this podcast by a friend who knew I was a parent of teens experimenting in substances. This podcast has so profoundly influenced my approach to my teens, engagement with my partner in this journey and provided a sense of feeling seen in such an isolated lonely place.

    I am so grateful for this podcast and body of knowledge.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Molly, a twofer
    United States6 months ago
  • Life changing

    If you hear Brenda’s podcast I warranty your life will take a turn for the better. 100% recommend it! It changed my life!❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Porreco
    United States7 months ago

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Many express gratitude for the sense of community and understanding the podcast fosters, emphasizing the relatability of the content.
Listeners highly appreciate the emotional support and practical advice offered, often describing it as a lifeline for navigating their family's struggles with addiction and mental health.
The host's compassionate approach is frequently praised, helping listeners feel less isolated and more empowered in their parenting journeys.

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Fostering Independence With Boundaries and Discomfort, with Nicole Runyon, LMSW
Q: So, what were the things that were coming to the surface that made you start to think, ha, what is going on here?
I was seeing them downstream and in some cases, it was almost too late to prevent them from having to go through so much pain, primarily anxiety and depression.
When Your Child Doesn't Believe They're Ill: Understanding Anosognosia and Mental Illness, with Dr. Xavier Amador
Q: What helps someone with anosognosia recognize their condition?
About 25% of individuals can gain insight into their illness after consistent treatment, although many remain unaware even after treatment.
When Your Child Doesn't Believe They're Ill: Understanding Anosognosia and Mental Illness, with Dr. Xavier Amador
Q: How can families approach a loved one struggling with anasognosia?
Families should use the LEAP approach, focusing on listening actively, empathy, agreement, and partnership without pushing the individual to acknowledge their illness.
Why Your Struggling Child Pushes You Away: The Attachment Connection, with Todd Sarner
Q: Why is it so hard as a parent to hold these boundaries?
Many parents struggle to hold boundaries because they feel guilt, fear, and see them as punishment rather than part of a loving framework for their child's safety.
Why Your Struggling Child Pushes You Away: The Attachment Connection, with Todd Sarner
Q: When you start working with a couple, are they at the point where they're recognizing they have a part in the family dynamic that isn't so good?
Usually, one partner recognizes that something isn't working for them and is concerned about its negative impact on their children.

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1. Betsy Hicks-Russ
2. Nicole Runyon
3. Dr. Xavier Amador
4. Dina Cannizzaro
5. Trevor Hanson
6. Heather Frazier
7. Ed Ternan
8. Beth Hillman

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