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What Are Boundaries and Why Parents of Struggling Teens Need Them

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What Are Boundaries and Why Parents of Struggling Teens Need Them

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Why parents struggle with boundaries Before she understood what boundaries were, Brenda described feeling invisible — like a doormat — with rules that nobody followed and no way to enforce anything. ‘I felt like I was invisible, like I was a doormat, like none of my rules were being followed,’ she shared. That frustration didn’t

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Substance Misuse Makes Perfect Sense: Redefining Addiction and Recovery, with Adam Sud

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Substance Misuse Makes Perfect Sense: Redefining Addiction and Recovery, with Adam Sud

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When we see our children struggling with substance misuse, our instinct is often to ask: ‘Why won’t you stop?’ But what if we’ve been asking the wrong question all along? Adam Sud, behavioral wellness expert and founder of Plant Based for Positive Change, suggests a radical reframe: substance misuse makes perfect sense. Why Substance Use

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The High Cost of High-Potency Marijuana For Adolescents, with Dr. Libby Stuyt

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The High Cost of High-Potency Marijuana For Adolescents, with Dr. Libby Stuyt

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If you think marijuana today is the same as what was around when you were younger, you’re in for a sobering reality check. Dr. Libby Stuyt, a board certified addiction psychiatrist who has worked in the addiction and behavioral health field since 1990, shares critical information every parent needs to understand about how dramatically marijuana

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Replacing Addiction Shame with Addiction Energy and the Importance of Parent Boundaries, With Dr. Wes Robins

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Replacing Addiction Shame with Addiction Energy and the Importance of Parent Boundaries, With Dr. Wes Robins

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When Dr. Weston Robins was deep in addiction from ages 17 to 23, using marijuana, cocaine, and methamphetamine, traditional treatment models never resonated with him. After three arrests and years of struggle, he eventually found his way to recovery—and to a completely different understanding of what addiction actually is. Now a licensed professional counselor with

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The Influence Paradox: How Giving Up Control Can Give You Sway, with Dr. Emily Kline

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The Influence Paradox: How Giving Up Control Can Give You Sway, with Dr. Emily Kline

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When your child is misusing substances, every parenting instinct screams at you to take control, fix the problem, and force change. But Dr. Emily Kline offers a counterintuitive approach that she’s used successfully with families for years: the path to influence runs directly through letting go of control. Dr. Kline’s approach is grounded in motivational

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Four Key Insights From My Conversation with Dr. Gabor Maté and The Myth of Normal, with Brenda Zane

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Four Key Insights From My Conversation with Dr. Gabor Maté and The Myth of Normal, with Brenda Zane

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When we’re parenting a child who struggles with substance misuse, the instinct is often to focus entirely on fixing them. But what if the work begins with us? In this solo episode, Brenda Zane unpacks four transformative insights from her conversation with Dr. Gabor Maté about his book The Myth of Normal, offering a roadmap

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Dr. Gabor Maté on The Myth of Normal: Understanding the Roots of Your Kid’s Struggles

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Dr. Gabor Maté on The Myth of Normal: Understanding the Roots of Your Kid’s Struggles

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When your child struggles with substances or difficult behaviors, the first instinct is often to ask what you did wrong. Dr. Gabor Maté, a physician who has spent decades working with addiction and trauma, offers a different perspective—one that’s both compassionate and clarifying. Why Addiction Is About Pain, Not Genetics The prevailing narrative about addiction

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Clinging To Hope: An Epic Saga Of Addiction, Medical Innovation, Loss, Recovery, Hope and Unconditional Love

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Growing Up: Family Trauma and Early Warning Signs Pattie Vargas raised her three children in a small Arizona town of 3,500 people, where faith and family were central to their lives. Steven was born in 1980, Joel in 1981, and Rebecca (Bekah) in 1985. The family’s stability shattered when Bekah was nine years old and

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The Marijuana Episode: The Real Deal About Teens, Weed and Addiction with Dr. Nzinga Harrison

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The Marijuana Episode: The Real Deal About Teens, Weed and Addiction with Dr. Nzinga Harrison

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If you’re a parent worried about your teen’s marijuana use, understanding the landscape has changed dramatically is crucial. Dr. Nzinga Harrison, a psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist, brings critical perspective to this complex issue. Understanding Genetic Addiction Risk One of the most important things parents need to know is that addiction has a strong genetic

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

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What Are Boundaries and Why Parents of Struggling Teens Need Them

Substance Misuse Makes Perfect Sense: Redefining Addiction and Recovery, with Adam Sud

The High Cost of High-Potency Marijuana For Adolescents, with Dr. Libby Stuyt

Replacing Addiction Shame with Addiction Energy and the Importance of Parent Boundaries, With Dr. Wes Robins

The Influence Paradox: How Giving Up Control Can Give You Sway, with Dr. Emily Kline

Four Key Insights From My Conversation with Dr. Gabor Maté and The Myth of Normal, with Brenda Zane

Dr. Gabor Maté on The Myth of Normal: Understanding the Roots of Your Kid’s Struggles

Clinging To Hope: An Epic Saga Of Addiction, Medical Innovation, Loss, Recovery, Hope and Unconditional Love

The Marijuana Episode: The Real Deal About Teens, Weed and Addiction with Dr. Nzinga Harrison

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

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