Hopestream: Parenting Kids Through Addiction & Mental Health
Brenda ZaneWhen 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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 338 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ParentingHealth & FitnessKids & FamilyMental Health | |||
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- 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. 🩷
Apple Podcasts5rebeccaarce13
United States3 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 Podcasts5V10591United States4 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 Podcasts5Tiger4796
Canada9 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 Podcasts5rldrakeUnited States10 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 Podcasts5Kaitlin.S.United States10 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #188 | United States/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #87 | Canada/Kids & Family/Parenting |
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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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