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.

How to Stop Normalizing Dangerous Behavior When Your Child Struggles With Addiction and Mental Health, with Dina Cannizzaro

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
How to Stop Normalizing Dangerous Behavior When Your Child Struggles With Addiction and Mental Health, with Dina Cannizzaro
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When your child struggles with addiction and mental health challenges, one of the most insidious patterns that can develop is the gradual normalization of dangerous or abnormal behavior. What starts as one uncomfortable incident can slowly become your new normal—until you wake up one day and realize you’re living in a situation you never would

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Why Your Struggling Child Pushes You Away: The Attachment Connection, with Todd Sarner

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Why Your Struggling Child Pushes You Away: The Attachment Connection, with Todd Sarner
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When your child is struggling with substances and actively pushing you away, it can feel like rejection at the worst possible time. But understanding the attachment science behind this behavior can transform how you respond—and ultimately help you stay connected during their most difficult moments. Why Teens Push Parents Away During Struggles Todd Sarner explains

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Stop Taking It Personally – Use Negotiation and Sales Skills With Your Struggling Child, with Cathy Cioth

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Stop Taking It Personally – Use Negotiation and Sales Skills With Your Struggling Child, with Cathy Cioth
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When your child is misusing drugs or alcohol, every interaction can feel like a personal attack. The yelling, the lies, the destructive choices—it’s natural to take it all personally. But what if there was a completely different way to approach these challenges? Understanding Your Child’s Perspective The foundation of effective communication with a struggling child

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Amber Hollingsworth: Put The Shovel Down When Your Kid Is Misusing Drugs and Alcohol

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Amber Hollingsworth: Put The Shovel Down When Your Kid Is Misusing Drugs and Alcohol
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When a teen is struggling with substance misuse, most parents instinctively try to fix the problem with rules, punishments, and lectures about the dangers ahead. But addiction counselor Amber Hollingsworth has learned through years of working with teenagers that there’s a more effective approach: building relationships instead of barriers. Why Relationships Matter More Than Strategies

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What Parents of Struggling Kids Really Need, with Brenda Zane

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
What Parents of Struggling Kids Really Need, with Brenda Zane
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When a child struggles with substance use, parents often find themselves isolated and misunderstood—even by well-meaning friends and family. This episode addresses what parents truly need during this challenging time and how loved ones can provide meaningful support instead of adding to their burden. Understanding Addiction as a Medical Condition One of the most important

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How Anxious Attachment Impacts Your Struggling Child, with Trevor Hanson

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
How Anxious Attachment Impacts Your Struggling Child, with Trevor Hanson
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When your child struggles with substance misuse, the way you relate to them—and yourself—matters profoundly. Trevor Hanson, an internationally recognized coach and therapist with a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy and founder of The Art of Healing, explores how anxious attachment patterns shape the parent-child dynamic during crisis. Understanding Anxious Attachment in Parenting

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The Best Way To Not Say or Do The Wrong Thing, At The Wrong Time, with Cathy Cioth

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
The Best Way To Not Say or Do The Wrong Thing, At The Wrong Time, with Cathy Cioth
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Parenting a child who struggles with substance misuse requires a level of communication skill most of us never developed. We react quickly, solve problems automatically, and often say things we later regret. The lip clip offers a practical solution to this common challenge. What is the lip clip? The lip clip is a simple pause

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When Your Child Says, “No Thanks” to Your Religion, with Heather Frazier

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
When Your Child Says, “No Thanks” to Your Religion, with Heather Frazier
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For parents who hold strong religious beliefs, few experiences feel more devastating than when a child walks away from the faith you’ve raised them in. The fear, shame, and judgment from others can be overwhelming – especially when your child is also struggling with substance misuse or mental health challenges. Heather Frazier, a triple certified

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Ed Ternan, Song for Charlie’s Founder On His Unrelenting Work to Warn About Fake Pills

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Ed Ternan, Song for Charlie’s Founder On His Unrelenting Work to Warn About Fake Pills
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After losing his son Charlie to a counterfeit pill containing fentanyl, Ed Ternan could have retreated into grief. Instead, he channeled his pain into creating Song for Charlie, an organization dedicated to preventing other families from experiencing the same devastating loss. The Story of Charlie’s Death Charlie was sheltering in place with his parents during

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You Can Create Conditions For Change When Your Child Battles Addiction, with Dina Cannizzaro

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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
You Can Create Conditions For Change When Your Child Battles Addiction, with Dina Cannizzaro
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When Your Child’s Addiction Consumes Your Life Dina Cannizzaro was a teacher for 36 years, a single mom raising three children, when her son Parker’s marijuana use at age 13 eventually spiraled into heroin and IV drug use. At 17, she asked him to leave their home. What followed were years of treatment programs, periods

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