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Hopestream: Parenting Kids Through Addiction & Mental Health

Brenda Zane
Mental Health
Parenting
Substance Use
Addiction
Substance Misuse
Self-Care
Addiction Recovery
Community Support
Family Dynamics
Craft
Boundaries
Recovery
Anxiety
Trauma
Substance Use Disorder
Therapy
Fentanyl
Substance Abuse
Grief
Fentanyl Overdose

When your teen or young adult is misusing drugs or alcohol, you need more than just tactics—you need hope, healing, and a path forward for your entire family.

Hopestream delivers expert guidance and emotional support for parents navigating their child's substance use and mental health struggles. Hosted by Brenda Zane, Mayo Clinic Certified health coach and CRAFT-trained Parent Coach who nearly los... more

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When my son Enzo was using fentanyl and Xanax and blowing up every structure I tried to build around him, I kept asking the wrong question. What I wasn’t asking was what was happening inside him that he couldn’t put words to. He was a teenager with a... more

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There are moments in this journey when your coach isn't available, your therapist can't be reached, and the community is quiet. It's just you and whatever is unfolding in your relationship with your child,, and you need a way thro... more

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Dr. Wes Robins sent me a text a few weeks ago, and I stopped what I was doing and read it twice. It was a piece he had written at his kitchen table while his daughters worked on an art project beside him, and it was one of the mos... more

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Lacey Tezino grew up believing her biological mother was dead. That’s what her family told her in the ‘80s when she was adopted, and she carried that story until she was 19 years old. Hungover on just one more motherless-Mother’s ... more

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Recent Guests

Wes Robins
Wes Robins, Ph.D., psychotherapist, educator, writer; works with young people and families; private practice in Alpharetta, Georgia
EternalStrength (former center owner), private practice in Alpharetta, Georgia
Episode: Letting Your Child Struggle and Choosing Love Over Fear, with Dr. Wes Robins
Lacey Tezino
Author, businesswoman, and founder/CEO of Passport Journeys
Passport Journeys
Episode: Connect Before You Correct: Breaking Generational Patterns, with Lacey Tezino
Brad McLeod
Host of the Sober Motivation Podcast
Sober Motivation
Episode: Inside Your Kid's Mind: Hidden Pain Behind Substance Use, with Brad McLeod
Rawly Glass
Licensed clinical social worker; expert in family systems therapy, codependency, and adolescent substance use recovery
Private practice; author/interviewee
Episode: Co-Dependency Isn’t What You Think, with Rawly Glass, LCSW
Maya Kruger
Psychotherapist, trauma specialist, founder of Overture Therapy
Overture Therapy
Episode: Is Your Anxiety Making Your Kid's Addiction Worse?, with Maya Kruger
Hunter Clarke-Fields
Mindful Mama Mentor; bestselling author and mindfulness educator
Mindful Mama; Raising Good Humans
Episode: Your Calm Is Your Child's Best Drug, with Hunter Clarke-Fields
Sally Harris
Mom of estranged daughter, YouTube educator on estranged families
Independent advocate / YouTube channel
Episode: Why Kids Get Estranged From Loving Families, with Sally Harris
Jeremy French
Founder of Making Whole, a woodworking apprenticeship–based recovery program
Making Whole
Episode: Addiction Makes Sense to Your Child: Here's Why, with Jeremy French
Trish Ruggles
Founder of Pathfinder Consulting and an expert in outdoor and wilderness therapy programs
Pathfinder Consulting
Episode: Breaking Down Wilderness Therapy Myths and Realities, with Trish Ruggles

Host

Brenda Zane
Host of Hopestream: Parenting Kids Through Addiction & Mental Health; Mayo Clinic Certified health coach and CRAFT-trained Parent Coach; guides families through addiction and mental health journeys with empathy and evidence-based strategies; advocates self-care and community support.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 325 ratings
  • HOPE

    This podcast has helped me so much with dealing with our situation. It does give me hope and a community of others who are going through the same or similar things.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tiger4796
    Canada7 months ago
  • Thank you Brenda & Hopestream!

    Been part of the Hopestream community for over a year New and my 24 year-old entered treatment last week. We've transformed our family communication, understanding and support through many efforts, including Hopestream For which I am extremely grateful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rldrake
    United States8 months ago
  • Essential resource, even for siblings and loved ones

    This podcast is the deepest well of resources, research-backed information, and perspectives of both those who have experienced substance misuse directly and loved ones who have been affected. As someone who isn’t a parent but has family members who struggle, there’s so much to learn here from communication tools, boundaries, treatment, and ways to support both your loved one and yourself throughout the process!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kaitlin.S.
    United States8 months ago
  • Life enhancing support

    I was introduced to this podcast by a friend who knew I was a parent of teens experimenting in substances. This podcast has so profoundly influenced my approach to my teens, engagement with my partner in this journey and provided a sense of feeling seen in such an isolated lonely place.

    I am so grateful for this podcast and body of knowledge.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Molly, a twofer
    United Statesa year ago
  • Life changing

    If you hear Brenda’s podcast I warranty your life will take a turn for the better. 100% recommend it! It changed my life!❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Porreco
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners value the community, resources, and compassionate approach that balances evidence with empathy.
The host creates a safe, hopeful space with thoughtful, non-judgmental questions and practical takeaways.

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Your Calm Is Your Child's Best Drug, with Hunter Clarke-Fields
Q: Hunter, how did you get into mindfulness and mindfulness education?
Hunter describes a shift from being an aspiring artist and high school art teacher to embracing mindfulness after personal experiences with stress, panic, and ongoing practice that helped her recover from difficult moments; her journey includes teacher training, sitting meditation, and witnessing profound changes in herself and others.
Using CRAFT, Getting Results, Still Questioning: Coaching Episode
Q: What advice would you offer to other parents about planning for potential living arrangements if their child relapses or faced with leaving a program?
The guest suggests creating multiple back-up options (e.g., trade programs, interim housing) with clear conditions and timelines, involving the young adult in exploring these options, and writing down plans to reduce anxiety and keep the child engaged in problem solving rather than feeling cornered.
Using CRAFT, Getting Results, Still Questioning: Coaching Episode
Q: Would you mind just bringing us up to speed on what your family looks like and why you joined the stream?
Marie describes a 19-year-old son with ADHD and a long history of substance use, highlighting the evolution from school-based supports and therapy to residential treatment, sober living, and now a more independent living arrangement. She emphasizes that progress is gradual and that the family has learned to adapt, set boundaries, and use craft and motivational interviewing to communicate without lectures.
Fostering Independence With Boundaries and Discomfort, with Nicole Runyon, LMSW
Q: So, what were the things that were coming to the surface that made you start to think, ha, what is going on here?
I was seeing them downstream and in some cases, it was almost too late to prevent them from having to go through so much pain, primarily anxiety and depression.
When Your Child Doesn't Believe They're Ill: Understanding Anosognosia and Mental Illness, with Dr. Xavier Amador
Q: What helps someone with anosognosia recognize their condition?
About 25% of individuals can gain insight into their illness after consistent treatment, although many remain unaware even after treatment.

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A parenting-focused show tackling teen and young adult substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges with empathy, practical strategies, and evidence-based tools. Episodes routinely feature clinicians, recovery advocates, and real families, offering frameworks like CRAFT, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness to help parents communicate, set boundaries, and support lasting change. Noteworthy is the host's blend of personal experience, clinical insight, and community resources, plus a strong emphasis on caregiver self-care and finding meaning amid hardship. The podcast stands out for its compassionate tone, actionable takeaways, and a community-driven approach that helps families feel seen, supported, and hopeful about recover... more

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2. Lacey Tezino
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6. Hunter Clarke-Fields
7. Sally Harris
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