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.

Wandering Spark: From Youth Rebel to Law School and Ultra Athlete, with Kyle Robinson

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Wandering Spark: From Youth Rebel to Law School and Ultra Athlete, with Kyle Robinson
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Kyle Robinson’s journey from troubled teenager to licensed attorney is anything but conventional. It’s a story that challenges assumptions about what recovery looks like and reminds us that young people struggling with substance misuse often have deeper wounds that need healing. The Connection Between Childhood Trauma and Substance Use Kyle’s substance use didn’t begin in

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A Groundbreaking, FDA-Cleared Approach to Opioid Use Disorder, with Jeff Lott

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
A Groundbreaking, FDA-Cleared Approach to Opioid Use Disorder, with Jeff Lott
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For families watching a loved one trapped in opioid addiction, the fear of withdrawal often becomes the biggest barrier to seeking help. What if there was a way to eliminate that barrier entirely? NET Recovery is bringing a decades-old technology into the modern addiction treatment landscape with an FDA-cleared device that addresses one of the

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Releasing Resentment and Guilt Through “Pungent Boundaries,” with Nancy Landrum

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Releasing Resentment and Guilt Through “Pungent Boundaries,” with Nancy Landrum
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Nancy Landrum’s journey through her son Steve’s addiction began with unimaginable loss. When Steve was just 2.5 years old, his father died suddenly. The impact on young Steve was profound and visible—he regressed back to diapers, lost much of his vocabulary, and colored only in purple and black for an extended period. This early childhood

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I Can Fix This – And Other Lies You May Tell Yourself While Parenting a Struggling Child, with Kristina Kuzmič

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
I Can Fix This – And Other Lies You May Tell Yourself While Parenting a Struggling Child, with Kristina Kuzmič
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When Kristina Kuzmič’s son began struggling with severe depression and suicidality as a teenager, her world completely transformed. She found herself checking his breathing multiple times each night, hiding knives in the garage, and living in constant fear. It’s a reality many parents know too well—when your child is in crisis, everything else fades into

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The Influence Factor: How Parents Can Use Leverage and Raise the Bottom for Treatment-Resistant Kids Struggling with Substance Misuse, with Jared Murray

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
The Influence Factor: How Parents Can Use Leverage and Raise the Bottom for Treatment-Resistant Kids Struggling with Substance Misuse, with Jared Murray
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When your child is struggling with substance misuse, one of the most difficult questions parents face is when to intervene and whether they should wait for their child to ask for help. Jared Murray, who works with young adults and families at Momentum Recovery in Wilmington, North Carolina, brings both personal and professional experience to

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How Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Plays A Role in Treating Anxiety, Depression, PTSD and More, with Martha Koo, M.D.

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
How Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Plays A Role in Treating Anxiety, Depression, PTSD and More, with Martha Koo, M.D.
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For parents navigating a child’s struggles with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or substance use disorders, the search for effective treatment can feel endless. Medications often come with significant side effects, and traditional therapy alone may not be enough. That’s where Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) enters the picture as a promising alternative. What is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

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Wellspring of Hope: Whole-Person Recovery for Girls and Their Families, with Dr. Marcy Russo and Sara Osborne

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Wellspring of Hope: Whole-Person Recovery for Girls and Their Families, with Dr. Marcy Russo and Sara Osborne
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When adolescent girls struggle with substance use and mental health challenges, traditional treatment approaches often miss a crucial element: the relational nature of how girls experience and heal from trauma. Wellspring’s approach recognizes this fundamental difference and builds treatment around it. Why Relational Approaches Matter for Girls As the Wellspring team explains, girls navigate the

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How to use CRAFT To Invite Your Child To Accept Help or Treatment For Their Substance Misuse or Addiction, with Brenda Zane

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
How to use CRAFT To Invite Your Child To Accept Help or Treatment For Their Substance Misuse or Addiction, with Brenda Zane
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When your child is struggling with substance misuse, one of the most challenging moments comes when you try to help them accept treatment. Traditional interventions often feel confrontational and can damage already fragile relationships. The CRAFT approach offers a different path – one grounded in positive reinforcement, effective communication, and understanding what truly motivates your

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Mental Fitness: Athletic Success Beyond Substance Use, with Georgia Tech’s Dr. Steedy Kontos

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Mental Fitness: Athletic Success Beyond Substance Use, with Georgia Tech’s Dr. Steedy Kontos
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When we think about successful student athletes, we rarely imagine them struggling with substance use. But Dr. Steedy Kontos’s story reveals a different reality—one where athletic achievement and early substance experimentation can coexist, often fueled by unspoken pressures and unmet emotional needs. The Reality of Athletic Pressure and Expectations Dr. Kontos works with young athletes

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Demystifying AA For Young People: Spirituality, Rock Bottom, Fellowship and Nicotine with Three Young Adults

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Demystifying AA For Young People: Spirituality, Rock Bottom, Fellowship and Nicotine with Three Young Adults
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For parents whose teens or young adults are beginning recovery, 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous can seem mysterious or even concerning. Questions about spirituality, religious requirements, and how these programs actually work often create hesitation. Three young adults in recovery—Megan (24 with over two years sober), Katie (25 with just over a year in recovery),

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