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The Other Side of Addiction: A Compilation of Guests Who Made it Out

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The Other Side of Addiction: A Compilation of Guests Who Made it Out

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When your child is struggling with substance misuse or addiction, it can feel like there’s no way out. The darkness seems endless, and hope feels distant. That’s why hearing from people who have actually made it through to the other side is so valuable for parents walking this difficult path. Why Recovery Stories Matter This

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Close To Home: Personal Details and Insights From His Addiction and Recovery with Brenda’s Son, Enzo Narciso

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Close To Home: Personal Details and Insights From His Addiction and Recovery with Brenda’s Son, Enzo Narciso

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When adolescents struggle with substance misuse, parents often focus intensely on the problem behavior—understandably so. But Enzo Narciso, who experienced addiction firsthand and now works with adolescent boys in residential treatment, offers a different perspective: the relationship with your child matters more than you might think. When Friends Become Family Enzo’s journey into substance use

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The Pivotal Role of Identity and Self-Worth in Addiction & Recovery, with Matt Elliott

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The Pivotal Role of Identity and Self-Worth in Addiction & Recovery, with Matt Elliott

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Matt Elliott’s journey through addiction and recovery reveals something many parents miss: substance misuse often isn’t really about the substances at all. It’s about identity, belonging, and the desperate search for worth in a world that feels unsafe. The Roots of Unworthiness Matt’s story began long before he ever touched a substance. Growing up in

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Fathering With Accountability and Grace When Your Teen Struggles with Addiction, with Steve Andrews

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When your child is struggling with substance misuse or addiction, the temptation to implement tough love and draw hard lines can be overwhelming. But what if everything we’ve been told about how to handle these situations is wrong? Therapist and podcast host Steve Andrews shares his deeply personal journey through his son’s substance use struggles,

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Ten Simple and Effective Phrases That Help Diffuse Difficult Conversations, With Brenda Zane

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Ten Simple and Effective Phrases That Help Diffuse Difficult Conversations, With Brenda Zane

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If you’ve ever found yourself at a loss for words when talking with your teen or young adult who’s struggling with substance use, you’re not alone. Many parents who feel confident communicating in other areas of life suddenly feel inarticulate when it comes to their child who’s off track. ‘But when it came to my

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The Secret Menu; Reframing The Experience of Parenting and Addiction, with Brenda Zane

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The Secret Menu; Reframing The Experience of Parenting and Addiction, with Brenda Zane

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Parenting a child who struggles with drugs or alcohol often feels like being handed a menu you never asked for. The experience is uncomfortable, complicated, and sometimes bitter. But what if that difficult journey was actually developing qualities in you that others might never receive? The Challenge of Finding Space to Think When you’re in

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Accepting the Invitation To Change: Two Parents Confront Fentanyl’s Hold On Their Daughter, with Eleanor & Dave

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When Eleanor and Dave discovered their daughter was using fentanyl, they faced the same dilemma many parents confront: how do you help an adult child who’s made it clear they’re not ready to stop using? Their answer was unconventional and required sacrifices most parents never imagine making. Discovering Their Daughter’s Fentanyl Use As Eleanor explains,

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Coaching Episode – Helping Your Child Progress Through Early Recovery and Begin Adulting, with Alice

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Supporting a child through early recovery presents unique challenges for parents, especially when that child is transitioning from structured treatment environments to more independent living situations. Alice’s story illustrates the complex balance parents must strike between offering support and allowing their young adult children to develop the skills they need to navigate recovery on their

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How Parents Can Transcend Shame – and Help Their Kids Do the Same, with Patrick Hawkins

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How Parents Can Transcend Shame – and Help Their Kids Do the Same, with Patrick Hawkins

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When your child is struggling with substance misuse, one of the most painful and confusing aspects is seeing them behave in ways that seem to contradict everything you know about who they are. Patrick Hawkins, founder of Triple Divide Lodge and licensed addictions counselor who has worked with over 5,000 young men since 1995, offers

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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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Hopestream for Parenting Kids through Drug Use and Addiction

The Other Side of Addiction: A Compilation of Guests Who Made it Out

Close To Home: Personal Details and Insights From His Addiction and Recovery with Brenda’s Son, Enzo Narciso

The Pivotal Role of Identity and Self-Worth in Addiction & Recovery, with Matt Elliott

Fathering With Accountability and Grace When Your Teen Struggles with Addiction, with Steve Andrews

Ten Simple and Effective Phrases That Help Diffuse Difficult Conversations, With Brenda Zane

The Secret Menu; Reframing The Experience of Parenting and Addiction, with Brenda Zane

Accepting the Invitation To Change: Two Parents Confront Fentanyl’s Hold On Their Daughter, with Eleanor & Dave

Coaching Episode – Helping Your Child Progress Through Early Recovery and Begin Adulting, with Alice

How Parents Can Transcend Shame – and Help Their Kids Do the Same, with Patrick Hawkins

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

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