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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
Family Dynamics
Community Support
Boundaries
Craft
Recovery
Anxiety
Therapy
Trauma
Substance Use Disorder
Substance Abuse
Fentanyl
Grief
Motivational Interviewing

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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You know the mantra, even if you have never said it out loud: I can only be as happy as my unhappiest child. I held that one fiercely for years, and so did Tara Norbeck, until a therapist at her son’s rehab said something to her t... more

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Tara Norbeck
Author, speaker, and former registered nurse specializing in level one trauma ICU care
Episode: Hope and Heartbreak: A Nurse Mom Couldn’t Fix Her Son’s Addiction, with Tara Norbeck
Kim Muench
Jai Institute for Parenting certified coach, author, and founder of Real Life Parent Guide
Real Life Parent Guide
Episode: Strategies For Parenting A Stuck Young Adult, with Kim Muench
Dean Francis
Founder and President of End Kratom Addiction
End Kratom Addiction
Episode: Kratom, 7-OH and Gas Station Drugs: What Every Parent Needs to Know, with Dean Francis
Cathy Cioth
Guest, discussion participant
Episode: The Surprising Power Of Non-Reactivity, with Cathy Cioth
Ciara Fanlo
Recovery advocate; founder of Homing Instinct
Homing Instinct
Episode: From Self-Harm to Healing: A Highly Sensitive Girl’s Path to Recovery, with Ciara Fanlo
Brook McKenzie
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, CEO of Burning Tree Programs, long-term recovering addict
Burning Tree Programs
Episode: Parents: You Change First, Then Them, with Brook McKenzie
Darren Hobbs
Nationally recognized interventionist, addiction consultant, and family recovery strategist
The Firm Addiction Consulting
Episode: His Mom’s Hard Boundary Drove His Recovery, with Darren Hobbs
Dr. Graham Husick
Director of Clinical Assessment and psychologist specializing in psych testing
Lakeside Independence Program, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Episode: Substance Use Isn't the Whole Story, with Dr. Graham Husick
Beth Hillman
Friend, fellow coach, contributor to Hopestream
Beth Hillman Coaching
Episode: After Treatment: What the First 90 Days Really Look Like, with Beth Hillman

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Brenda Zane
Host of Hopestream, Mayo Clinic Certified health coach and CRAFT-trained Parent Coach, with a focus on parenting kids through addiction and mental health challenges

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 333 ratings
  • Hopestream is a Community of Acceptance and Support

    The Hopestream podcast and online community have been central to working through the tough years of parenting an adolescent with substance use and mental health disorders. The Stream is where I can find resources, counseling, support, and not feel alone in the storm. The moms that are alongside me are such beautiful and strong individuals. Grateful that the Stream exists for us. Thank you Brenda & Cathy. đź©·

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rebeccaarce13
    United States5 months ago
  • I Needed This

    My family and I recently discovered that our adult child has a mental illness and is struggling with substance abuse problems. Your episode with Dr. Amador was outstanding and really gave us hope. Naturally I subscribed and cannot wait to catch up on all the episodes that I missed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    V10591
    United States6 months ago
  • 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
    Canadaa year 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago

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Episodes are frequently described as a lifeline for parents navigating tough journeys.
Listeners value the compassionate, non-judgmental approach and practical tools for family communication.

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Strategies For Parenting A Stuck Young Adult, with Kim Muench
Q: What do parents have control of, especially when their child is over 18?
Muench says parents control how they show up in the relationship, what they are willing to provide, and how they respond to their adult child's words and actions. She teaches clarity, calm, confidence, and consistency as part of how parents show up.
Strategies For Parenting A Stuck Young Adult, with Kim Muench
Q: How do you explain boundaries to a parent?
Muench recommends setting personal boundaries around what parents provide and how they respond, rather than trying to control an adult child's behavior.
Hope and Heartbreak: A Nurse Mom Couldn’t Fix Her Son’s Addiction, with Tara Norbeck
Q: What would you do differently with your other children if you could go back?
Tara would have open, age-appropriate conversations with them, ask how they were feeling and what support they needed, and connect them with counseling or support groups.
Hope and Heartbreak: A Nurse Mom Couldn’t Fix Her Son’s Addiction, with Tara Norbeck
Q: How did you come to a place where you could reconcile that you were capable in so many areas but could not fix your son?
Tara said she gradually accepted that her son's addiction and mental health struggles were beyond her ability to control. Faith, therapy, Al-Anon, and support from other parents helped her let go of the belief that enough research, prayer, or love could fix him.
Kratom, 7-OH and Gas Station Drugs: What Every Parent Needs to Know, with Dean Francis
Q: What is the main opioid-like mechanism behind kratom's effects and how does it affect treatment?
Kratom's primary active compound, metragenin, metabolizes to 7-hydroxy metragenin (7-OH), which binds opioid receptors and can cause rapid dependence; this makes treating kratom addiction similar to opioid addiction with a need for comprehensive, long-term treatment.

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The episodes center on practical, compassionate guidance for families navigating teen and young adult substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. Expect in-depth conversations with clinicians, coaches, and people with lived experience, offering strategies for communication, boundaries, self-care, and sustained family connection. A standout feature is the blend of evidence-based approaches (CRAFT, MI, mindfulness) with real-world stories, making the content both actionable and deeply human. The show appears to lean into hopeful reframing—normalizing setbacks as part of recovery and emphasizing caregiver well-being as foundational to helping a child find their path forward.

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4. Cathy Cioth
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