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.

Coaching Episode: Responding to Disrespect, Holding Boundaries, and Reducing the Overwhelm of Big Next Steps

Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Coaching Episode: Responding to Disrespect, Holding Boundaries, and Reducing the Overwhelm of Big Next Steps
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Parenting an 18-year-old who struggles with substance misuse while still in high school presents unique challenges, especially when disrespectful behavior escalates. This coaching episode with Jamie explores practical strategies for managing these difficult moments while maintaining boundaries and connection. Why Distance Yourself During Disrespectful Outbursts When your child becomes disrespectful or verbally abusive, one of

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Creating Impact From Tragedy with MAPDA’s Janet Janes

Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Creating Impact From Tragedy with MAPDA’s Janet Janes
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When Janet Janes found her 19-year-old son Christopher unresponsive one morning, she had no idea that his death from methadone poisoning would launch her into a 12-year journey of fierce advocacy. Christopher was working and going to college—a young man with his whole life ahead of him—when he took what he thought was a harmless

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Coaching Episode: Creative Options to Reduce Anxiety and Build Confidence & Independence Post-High School and Residential Treatment

Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Coaching Episode: Creative Options to Reduce Anxiety and Build Confidence & Independence Post-High School and Residential Treatment
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Navigating the transition home after residential treatment presents unique challenges for families, especially when COVID-19 limited aftercare support and young adults turn 18 during treatment. This episode features Lynn, a mother of two, discussing her 18-year-old son’s journey through substance use, eating disorder (ARFID), trauma, and the difficult months following his return from residential care.

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Parenting in the Real World: 5 Moms Share The Key Lessons Learned From Parenting Kids Who Are Misusing Drugs & Alcohol

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Parenting in the Real World: 5 Moms Share The Key Lessons Learned From Parenting Kids Who Are Misusing Drugs & Alcohol
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When your child is misusing drugs or alcohol, the path forward can feel uncertain and isolating. Five mothers—Cheryl, Jill, Elizabeth, Lynn, and Sarah—gathered to share the hard-won lessons they’ve learned while parenting children through substance misuse and addiction. Their stories span wilderness therapy, residential treatment, fentanyl poisoning, overdose, and the ongoing challenge of supporting children

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A Better Way to Parent a Child Struggling With Substance Use or Addiction: The Compassion Antidote, With Cathy Taughinbaugh

Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
A Better Way to Parent a Child Struggling With Substance Use or Addiction: The Compassion Antidote, With Cathy Taughinbaugh
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When both of your children are struggling with substance use at the same time, the crisis can feel overwhelming. Cathy Taughinbaugh, parent coach and community director in the stream, knows this reality firsthand. Both of her children, ages 17 and 19, went to wilderness therapy just three weeks apart—a journey that involved transport companies, a

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3 Ideas For Combating Parenting Burnout And Empathy Fatigue When Your Child is Misusing Drugs or Alcohol, with Brenda Zane

Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
3 Ideas For Combating Parenting Burnout And Empathy Fatigue When Your Child is Misusing Drugs or Alcohol, with Brenda Zane
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When your child is misusing drugs or alcohol, the weight of parenting can become crushing. Burnout and empathy fatigue aren’t just buzzwords—they’re real conditions that affect parents navigating substance use and mental health challenges with their teens and young adults. ‘Let’s just remember though, that parenting a typical teen or young adult is hard on

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Insights, Wisdom And Coping Strategies For Parents Of Kids Struggling With Substance Use From A Mom Who’s Been There, Twice, With Cathy Cioth, Director of The Stream Community

Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Insights, Wisdom And Coping Strategies For Parents Of Kids Struggling With Substance Use From A Mom Who’s Been There, Twice, With Cathy Cioth, Director of The Stream Community
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When Cathy Cioth’s world unraveled, it unraveled completely. Her daughter was 17, her son was 19, and both were struggling with substance use. Within three weeks, she and her husband sent both children to wilderness therapy—a decision that felt extreme but necessary. Years later, as Director of The Stream Community, Cathy reflects on those dark

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Coaching episode: Navigating Life Post-Treatment: Boundaries With A College Age Son, Lots Of Advice And Re-Focusing On Self Care

Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Coaching episode: Navigating Life Post-Treatment: Boundaries With A College Age Son, Lots Of Advice And Re-Focusing On Self Care
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When your college-age child is using substances, the space between supporting them and setting healthy limits can feel impossibly narrow. Mary’s coaching session addresses this universal struggle as she navigates life with her son after treatment, while also processing the recent death of her nephew from fentanyl poisoning. Setting Boundaries Without Controlling Mary had done

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A Harm Reduction Approach To Risky Behavior In Teens And Young Adults, With Dee Dee Stout

Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
A Harm Reduction Approach To Risky Behavior In Teens And Young Adults, With Dee Dee Stout
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When your teen or young adult is experimenting with or misusing drugs and alcohol, it’s natural to want them to stop immediately. But according to certified drug and alcohol counselor Dee Dee Stout, demanding abstinence often backfires. Instead, she advocates for a harm reduction approach combined with CRAFT communication techniques to help parents reduce risky

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Watch Out For The Near Enemies of Love and Compassion, And A Tip To Thrive Through The Difficult Graduation Season, With Brenda Zane

Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Watch Out For The Near Enemies of Love and Compassion, And A Tip To Thrive Through The Difficult Graduation Season, With Brenda Zane
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Parenting a child who struggles with substance misuse requires intentional awareness and constant recalibration. One powerful framework for finding balance is understanding what are called ‘near enemies’—emotions that masquerade as virtues but actually undermine our best intentions. Understanding the Near Enemies Concept As the host explains, near enemies are emotions that can be mistaken for

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