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Part 2: Why Do They Do What They Do? Answers On Addiction From One Who’s Lived It, with Stacy Eakman

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Part 2: Why Do They Do What They Do? Answers On Addiction From One Who’s Lived It, with Stacy Eakman
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When Stacy Eakman’s parents finally dropped him off at treatment, he wasn’t ready. He was screaming, crying, begging them to take him home. They left anyway. What happened next reveals critical truths every parent of a child struggling with addiction needs to understand. The Moment Addiction Took Control Stacy’s story illustrates the complete takeover that

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Part 1: Why Do They Do What They Do? Answers On Addiction From One Who’s Lived It, with Stacy Eakman

Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Part 1: Why Do They Do What They Do? Answers On Addiction From One Who’s Lived It, with Stacy Eakman
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Episode 43 ABOUT THE EPISODE:Nearly every parent of a child who’s living in addiction has the same questions –  why do they keep taking drugs or drinking alcohol when it’s ruining their life, making them sick, killing their family, and pretty much everything in their life? why do they do things that are so high

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Golden Nuggets from 2020: A Wrap-Up of Wisdom, Insights and Emotion from 41 Episodes with Brenda Zane

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Golden Nuggets from 2020: A Wrap-Up of Wisdom, Insights and Emotion from 41 Episodes with Brenda Zane
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As 2020 drew to a close, Hopestream paused to reflect on a year that brought 41 episodes filled with wisdom, practical advice, and heartfelt conversations about one of parenting’s most challenging journeys. This wrap-up episode serves as both a celebration of the year’s content and a resource guide for parents seeking support. Looking Back at

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How Do You Set Boundaries and Live With Natural Consequences When Your Child is Misusing Drugs or Alcohol? Real Talk with Julie Jarvis, Ph.D.

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
How Do You Set Boundaries and Live With Natural Consequences When Your Child is Misusing Drugs or Alcohol? Real Talk with Julie Jarvis, Ph.D.
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When your child is misusing drugs or alcohol, knowing how to set effective boundaries and when to step back can feel impossible. Julie Jarvis, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist specializing for over 20 years in the treatment of substance use disorders, offers clarity on these challenging decisions. The Parent’s Critical Role Parents often wonder what

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Practical Ways to Re-Build Communication With Your Child If They’re Misusing Drugs or Alcohol: Words Matter, with Brenda Zane

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Practical Ways to Re-Build Communication With Your Child If They’re Misusing Drugs or Alcohol: Words Matter, with Brenda Zane
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If you’re struggling to have any meaningful conversation with your child who’s misusing drugs or alcohol, you’re not alone. As parents in this situation quickly discover, communication within the family often deteriorates to the point where the only interactions involve yelling, screaming, or insults. But there are practical, research-backed ways to rebuild connection through better

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How Heavy is Your Glass? Perspective and Coping Skills for Parents of Teens Struggling with Drugs or Alcohol, with Brenda Zane

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How Heavy is Your Glass? Perspective and Coping Skills for Parents of Teens Struggling with Drugs or Alcohol, with Brenda Zane
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Parenting a child who struggles with substance use or addiction creates a burden that grows heavier with time. The weight isn’t measured in ounces or pounds, but in days, weeks, months, and years of holding that burden largely alone. The Glass of Water Metaphor Consider this perspective: if someone handed you a glass of water

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Tending to the Mothership: Surviving COVID, Kids, Substance Use, Addiction and Holidays with Brenda Zane

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Tending to the Mothership: Surviving COVID, Kids, Substance Use, Addiction and Holidays with Brenda Zane
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When you’re parenting a child struggling with substance misuse, everyday stress becomes amplified during uncertain times like a pandemic or holiday season. The combination of COVID-19 challenges, your child’s addiction, and societal expectations can leave you feeling completely overwhelmed and unable to function well in any area of your life. Why Self-Care Matters During Crisis

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Systemic Barriers, Generational Trauma, and Culturally Affirming Care; a Conversation About Race And Substance Use With Dr. Ayana Jordan

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Systemic Barriers, Generational Trauma, and Culturally Affirming Care; a Conversation About Race And Substance Use With Dr. Ayana Jordan
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When we think about addiction treatment, we often don’t consider how race, policy, and access intersect to create vastly different outcomes for different communities. Dr. Ayana Jordan, an addiction psychiatrist at Yale University, brings critical perspective to these conversations based on both her clinical work and research focused on eliminating disparities in addiction care. Why

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Things You Can Let Go Of When Your Child Is Misusing Drugs or Alcohol with Brenda Zane

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Things You Can Let Go Of When Your Child Is Misusing Drugs or Alcohol with Brenda Zane
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When your child is misusing drugs or alcohol, it feels like your entire world has been turned upside down. The weight of worry, fear, and responsibility can be crushing. But part of finding your footing again involves intentionally letting go of things that don’t serve you or your child during this difficult time. Why You’re

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City Girl Gone Mom’s Danielle Schaffer On A Brother Stolen by Addiction and Thriving Despite Generational Trauma

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
City Girl Gone Mom’s Danielle Schaffer On A Brother Stolen by Addiction and Thriving Despite Generational Trauma
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Danielle Schaffer never imagined she’d be sharing her family’s story of addiction with nearly half a million followers, but her journey from a toxic childhood to creating the family life she always dreamed of is both heartbreaking and inspiring. Growing Up With Addict Parents Danielle’s childhood was marked by chaos and instability. ‘I grew up

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