• Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction

  • By: Brenda Zane
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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction

By: Brenda Zane
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  • 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-trained 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 in The Stream community for moms. Learn more at www.hopestreamcommunity.org/the-stream/.
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  • The Joy You Make: Uplifting Wisdom for Difficult Parenting Journeys, with Steven Petrow

    The Joy You Make: Uplifting Wisdom for Difficult Parenting Journeys, with Steven Petrow
    Jan 2 2025

    ABOUT THE EPISODE:

    When Steven Petrow's mother died in 2017, he decided to take up a practice that he'd heard about but never tried: gratitude journaling. As an award-winning journalist for the New York Times and Washington Post and author of several books, he was intimately familiar with writing. But finding joy amidst such an immense sense of loss seemed impossible and a gratitude practice seemed a little woo-woo.

    Within a year of beginning, his father also died, his marriage was crumbling, and his sister was diagnosed with cancer.

    So when the pandemic hit in 2020, Steven began intense research into the accumulated data and wisdom surrounding joy and happiness. His in-depth work has now culminated in a new book, The Joy You Make: Find the Silver Linings -- Even on Your Darkest Days.

    In this episode, Steven and I discuss how everything he learned helped him through his most challenging season of life, the important difference between happiness and joy, and what happened when he decided to honestly answer a stranger who asked, "How are you?"

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    • Steven Petrow’s website & books
    • Steven on Instagram

    This podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream Community
    Learn about The Stream, our private online community for moms
    Find us on Instagram: @hopestreamcommunity
    Download a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and Alcohol

    Hopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.
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    38 mins
  • Golden Nuggets of 2024: Highlights From Some Of The Best Episodes Of The Year

    Golden Nuggets of 2024: Highlights From Some Of The Best Episodes Of The Year
    Dec 26 2024

    ABOUT THE EPISODE:

    The tradition continues! Each year, I share a “Golden Nuggets” episode with segments from some of the best of the year. This year, you’ll hear from me, along with Kristina Kuzmič, Mary Crocker Cook, Dr. Amy Hoyt, and Jared Murray. Be sure to head to the show notes and download the PDF with links to each of the full episodes.

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    • Download the episode PDF with links to all episodes
    • ACES - Adverse Childhood Experiences questions
    • Assoc. Of Recovery High Schools
    • Afraid To Let Go - Mary Crocker Cook’s book
    • Kristina Kuzmič - ep. 244
    • I Can Fix This - Kristina Kuzmić’s book
    • Brenda Zane on How to Use CRAFT, ep. 239
    • Dr. Mary Crocker Cook, ep. 223
    • Brenda Zane - Mother’s Day Tribute, ep. 218
    • Dr. Amy Hoyt, ep. 236
    • The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk, Ph.D.
    • Brenda Zane on the state of the treatment industry, ep. 203
    • Jared Murray, ep. 243

    This podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream Community
    Learn about The Stream, our private online community for moms
    Find us on Instagram: @hopestreamcommunity
    Download a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and Alcohol

    Hopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • ADHD, Addiction, and Accountability: A Candid Conversation, with Enzo Narciso

    ADHD, Addiction, and Accountability: A Candid Conversation, with Enzo Narciso
    Dec 19 2024

    EPISODE DESCRIPTION:
    In this personal episode, I sat down with my son Enzo Narciso to discuss his journey of recovery, personal growth, and transformation. Enzo shares candid insights into managing ADHD, maintaining sobriety, and working with adolescent boys struggling with substance misuse.

    Drawing from his own experiences of overcoming a high-risk lifestyle and addiction and having to rebuild his health after a life-threatening overdose, Enzo provides hope and practical strategies for parents navigating their child's recovery journey.

    The conversation covers topics including setting boundaries, managing triggers, and the importance of consistency in supporting young people through challenging times. I feel so fortunate to be able to have a conversation like this with my son - I hope it brings you peace and encouragement no matter where you are on your path.

    EPISODE RESOURCES:
    Narciso Life Strategies Mentoring: call, WhatsApp or text: 619.534.8520

    This podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream Community
    Learn about The Stream, our private online community for moms
    Find us on Instagram: @hopestreamcommunity
    Download a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and Alcohol

    Hopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.
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    40 mins

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My daughter has been severely addicted to drugs for at least 6 years. She’s been in and out of dozens of rehabs and I’ve drained my retirement account and borrowed $6,000 from each of my family members to pay for it all. Then I lost my job because I used the wrong word on-air in between phone calls with the rehab facility and the insurance company that was kicking her out of treatment just as she was getting better. Then she crashed my car. So, now I’m living in Tijuana teetering on bankruptcy and homelessness and she needs a place to stay while she recovers from Covid. The only rule they have here is no smoking inside. I had to warn her about seven times that she couldn’t smoke marijuana inside the house today IN MEXICO where weed is still highly illegal. Finally, I had to ask her to leave. I’m not going to end up homeless on the streets of Tijuana because she can’t control herself enough not smoke marijuana inside. I’m sorry. I guess what I should have said is “how great you woke up early” but I listened to this podcast after the fact. I have nothing left to lose or give and I can’t do this anymore. She’s 18 now and it’s time she starts to lose instead of me. I’m really sad though. She’s safe back on the U.S. side with her drug dealer’s mother. But it’s really sad. I haven’t seen a whole lot of podcasts or online resources aimed at this devastating problem.

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