Hopestream: Parenting Kids Through Addiction & Mental Health

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1. Fostering Independence With Boundaries and Discomfort, with Nicole Runyon, LMSW

   20 november 2025 · 58 min

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   Author and therapist, Nicole Runyon, LMSW, witnessed something that reshaped her entire career: loving, intact families were producing children with trauma-like symptoms typically identified in severe abuse survivors. As a therapist watching teen after teen struggle with paralyzing anxiety and digital-age depression, she recognized she was working too far downstream. The revelation was both sobering and hopeful—these weren't organic mental health crises, but environmental challenges that parents could actually address.

   Her decision to leave a thriving therapy practice (complete with a multi-year waitlist) to educate parents directly speaks to a profound truth: we have far more power than we think, especially when we understand that saying "no" is actually an act of love.

   The statistics Nicole shares in this episode might make you squirm with recognition: mothers average just 120 minutes daily with their children while logging 4+ hours of screen time. But here's where her message becomes beautifully uncomfortable - through her own "I fell for it" moment rescuing her daughter from a forgetful incident, Nicole illuminates how our discomfort with our children's discomfort actually impedes their growth.

   What You'll Learn in This Episode:

   Why "no" is the ultimate act of love

   How digital rejection can create personality-disorder-like traits in neurotypical teens, especially girls

   The optimal three-to-nine year old window for connection (but it's never too late)

   “Asked and answered": Your new boundary mantra

   How to move from convenience to connection

   EPISODE RESOURCES:

   “Free To Fly: Fostering Independence In The Next Generation” - Nicole’s book

   Parent Coaching with Nicole

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2. Why Can’t I Fix This? Eight Steps to Move From Wishing to Planning When Your Child Struggles with Addiction, with Brenda Zane

   13 november 2025 · 46 min

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   Your 3am Google search spiral feels beyond frustrating when you're usually the one with answers. In this week's solo episode I acknowledge the unique exhaustion of spinning your wheels while your child struggles, and offer a concrete 8-step menu of ways to move from wishing into actionable planning and hope.

   If your existing parenting toolkit isn't working to create positive change in your family this episode will offer ways to rethink and recharge. The best news is, when you change yourself, the rest of the family system cannot not change. And that's why we start with you.

   What you'll learn:

   The distinction between wishing vs. having real hope

   Hope Theory: agency + pathways = real hope

   Why even highly capable parents get stuck

   The paralysis that comes from information overload without implementation

   The paradox of excelling everywhere except with being able to help your child

   Using research as sophisticated avoidance

   EPISODE RESOURCES:

   8-Step downloadable template for creating your plan

   Helping Families Help - Provider Directory for CRAFT-Trained Coaches and Therapists

   Parent Like a Hostage Negotiator Hopestream episode 295

   Apply for a scholarship for The Stream Community (for moms and female caregivers)

   This podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream Community
   Learn about The Stream, our private online community for moms
   Find us on Instagram here
   Watch the podcast on YouTube here
   Download a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and Alcohol

   Hopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.

3. When Your Child Doesn't Believe They're Ill: Understanding Anosognosia and Mental Illness, with Dr. Xavier Amador

   6 november 2025 · 45 min

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   When your child doesn't believe they need help, finding a path forward can feel nearly impossible and is exhausting in every way. Dr. Xavier Amador offers profound hope through his LEAP method—a neuroscience-backed approach born from both his clinical expertise and the raw reality of loving family members with schizophrenia.

   Dr. Amador's journey began with seven transformative days at his brother's side, where traditional confrontation failed spectacularly. His brother, brilliant yet trapped by anosognosia (the neurological inability to perceive one's own illness), couldn't recognize what everyone else could see. It wasn’t denial or stubbornness, but definitely looked like it. What Dr. Amador’s brother was suffering from is brain-based, affecting 50% of people with schizophrenia and 40% with bipolar disorder.

   The beauty of LEAP (Listen, Empathize, Agree, Partner) lies in its counterintuitive wisdom: stop trying to convince someone they're ill. Instead, build a relationship where trust flourishes despite fundamental disagreements about reality. Dr. Amador's approach honors the cognitive friction between what you see and what your child experiences, while creating emotional proximity that transcends the diagnosis.

   What you'll discover in this conversation:

   Why arguing about symptoms backfires—and the neurological reasons behind anosognosia

   How to implement LEAP strategies that preserve relationships when insight seems impossible (you’ll want to copy the actual words Dr. Amador provides!)

   Dr. Amador's personal breakthrough with his brother that changed everything

   Medications available for psychiatric disorders including injectables and ones suitable for adolescents

   Why accepting their reality (without agreeing) opens doors that confrontation slams shut

   Even if your loved one never gains recognition of their mental illness, you can still cultivate connection, influence positive choices, and maintain your own emotional equilibrium.

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

   30 oktober 2025 · 57 min

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   If you've ever found yourself tiptoeing through your own home, rehearsing conversations to avoid triggering an explosion, or even putting a lock on your bedroom door for protection—you're not alone. Today's conversation with Dina Cannizzaro, Hopestream's Director of Education, confronts the uncomfortable reality so many parents face: how profoundly we normalize dangerous situations when our child struggles with substances.

   Dina brings battle-tested wisdom from parenting her son Parker through nine years of IV heroin use (now nine years sober) and coaching hundreds of families through similar chaos. She shares the exact phrases that helped her reclaim emotional safety, the incremental boundary-setting approach that actually works, and why maintaining your sanctuary matters more than keeping an artificial peace.

   This episode offers concrete strategies for those moments when you realize you're living in cognitive friction—simultaneously loving someone while feeling unsafe around them. Dina's approach alchemizes tough love into something more nuanced: fierce protection of the relationship itself, not just the person.

   You'll learn:

   The exact phrase to use when verbal abuse erupts (and why repetition matters)

   How to distinguish between privacy and safety when deciding about bedroom locks

   Why leaving your home during conflict might signal defeat—and what to do instead

   The incremental boundary approach that builds your confidence from dishwasher disputes to dealbreakers

   Why confiscating substances from your teen's room isn't overstepping (it's parenting)

   The difference between emotional safety and physical safety—and why you deserve both

   How to humble yourself without sacrificing dignity after heated exchanges

   As always when we get to have Dina on the podcast, it's a note-taking worthy hour you do not want to miss.

   EPISODE RESOURCES:

   Episode 138 with Dina: Creating Conditions For Change

   The Chinese Farmer Hopestream episode 173 with Dina…

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

   23 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 5 min

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   When a young person you love is struggling with substances or challenging behaviors, the instinct to fix everything can feel overwhelming. In this illuminating conversation, marriage and family therapist Todd Sarner brings decades of attachment science into sharp focus, and offers a roadmap for parents navigating the turbulent waters of adolescence.

   Drawing from his training with Dr. Gordon Neufeld and other attachment pioneers, Todd reveals why our kids' most hurtful behaviors often mask their deepest needs for connection. We explore the delicate dance between holding firm boundaries and maintaining compassion – what Todd beautifully describes as being both the "agent of futility" (clear limits) and the "angel of comfort" (empathy). We unpack why teenagers simultaneously push us away while desperately needing our presence, and how parents can invest in their own nervous systems to weather these storms.

   Perhaps most powerfully, Todd reminds us that attachment isn't about perfection – research shows secure relationships miss connection bids 50-60% of the time. It's about showing up consistently, even imperfectly, with the understanding that our love remains the most powerful intervention we have.

   You'll learn:

   Why sensitive kids often present as tough and disconnected – and how "defensive detachment" protects them from the pain of unmet connection needs

   The critical difference between punishment and boundaries, and how to communicate limits while preserving relationship

   How to navigate the teenage paradox: their biological drive for independence colliding with their continued need for guidance and safety

   Practical nervous system regulation techniques (including 4-7-8 breathing) that help parents stay grounded during explosive moments

   Why investing in your own self-care isn't selfish – it's essential preparation for holding space during your child's struggles

   The power of "bridging" – maintaining connection even through conflict, letting …

6. Think Like A Negotiator When Your Child Misuses Substances, with Cathy Cioth

   16 oktober 2025 · 21 min

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   In this episode Cathy and I discuss unique skills from the business world that can be applied to our relationships - especially one with a struggling teen or young adult who is misusing substances and has mental health challenges.

   I share a surprising learning I picked up from reading a book about hostage negotiation (you may even be able to relate to that kind of situation) and we dig into why it’s important for parents not to take your child’s actions and behaviors too personally. We tie this all into the CRAFT approach (of course) and I give a first hand account of how skills like SURF communication can be applied with anyone in your world, not just your struggling child.

   EPISODE RESOURCES:

   Never Split the Difference - negotiating as if your life depends on it, by Chris Voss

   This podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream Community
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   Download a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and Alcohol

   Hopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.

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

   9 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 12 min

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   If someone in your life has an unhealthy relationship with drugs and/or alcohol, you likely already know my guest for today’s episode - Amber Hollingsworth. Amber hosts the wildly popular YouTube channel, “Put The Shovel Down,” with nearly 1 million subscribers.

   Amber and I sat down to talk about her addiction-riddled family of origin, and the best advice she gives family members from her two-plus decades in the field of addiction counseling. We cover what to do if parents aren’t on the same page about their child’s substance use, her thoughts on how to navigate a child and a partner or spouse’s addiction at the same time, whether she believes in “rock bottom,” and so much more.

   Amber is a passionate and delightful human who clearly cares about anyone struggling with substances (and their family members) - as evidenced by her 1,000+ free YouTube videos that serve as a lifeline for so many in this difficult position.

   You’ll learn:

   How Amber got started in the field of addiction counseling with a group of teens and zero experience

   Where to start first if your child and spouse are both struggling with substances

   Why Amber believes in “moments of clarity” rather than “rock bottom”

   The difference between a parent’s punishment and the world’s consequences

   EPISODE RESOURCES:

   Put The Shovel Down YouTube Channel

   Family Recovery Academy - Amber’s Organization, Hope For Families

   This podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream Community
   Learn about The Stream, our private online community for moms
   Find us on Instagram here
   Watch the podcast on YouTube here
   Download a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and Alcohol

   Hopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.

8. What Parents of Struggling Kids Really Need, with Brenda Zane

   2 oktober 2025 · 20 min

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   When your friend or family member has a child struggling with mental health and substance use, it can feel awkward and difficult to know how to help support them. This episode is meant to be a resource for learning ways that you can be helpful, not hurtful, when your friend or family member is experiencing a parenting crisis.

   I share some common misperceptions about addiction and substance use, talk about the latest science on motivation and change, and give real examples of what you can do to help. It’s a practical guide to give you ideas and new information about substance use, mental health and navigating the hardest parenting season.

   EPISODE RESOURCES:

   Understanding Youth Substance Use & Addiction: A Primer for Family Members - download here

   Dr. Anna Lembke on Hopestream episode 110

   This podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream Community
   Learn about The Stream, our private online community for moms
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   Download a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and Alcohol

   Hopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.

9. How Anxious Attachment Impacts Your Struggling Child, with Trevor Hanson

   25 september 2025 · 51 min

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   Trevor Hanson had accumulated a pretty good life - from living on a beach in Hawaii, to getting a great job at Tesla and engaged to be married. One year later, he was unemployed, his engagement and his jaw were both broken, and he was living alone in the Reno desert.

   Trevor suffered depression, nightmares, and suicidal thoughts before deciding to seek therapeutic help. He developed a real appreciation for the process of therapy – but he also had ideas about how it could be better.

   Today, Trevor holds a master's degree in marriage and family therapy and has helped thousands of people around the world, specializing in a topic critical for everyone, especially parents, to understand: attachment. Trevor has undergone training from some of the world’s top attachment experts, and today he brings his expertise and unique concepts to the podcast.

   When I sat down with Trevor, we discussed the basic types of attachment styles, why our ‘style’ can lead to difficulties in relationships with our kids, and why being part of a supportive community is a vital part of helping us move from anxious or avoidant attachment, to secure.

   EPISODE RESOURCES:

   The Secure Self Club

   This podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream Community
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   Download a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and Alcohol

   Hopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.

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

    18 september 2025 · 45 min

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    We've all been there. A tense or heated conversation where something flies out of your mouth that you don't really mean, or you inflict your 'help' when it's not wanted or needed. You might, at times, find yourself solving a problem that has nothing to do with you, or you give well-intentioned advice to someone who will never, ever take it.

    Enter our favorite Hopestream tool...the Lip Clip. A metaphorical device that prevents you from jumping in when you should really stay back, and gives you a magical opportunity to observe before acting. The problem is, when and how do you use the Lip Clip to its maximum effectiveness?

    In this episode, you'll learn what situations the Lip Clip is best suited for, how to apply it so you get the most out of it, and, importantly, when and how not to use it. As always, Cathy and I give personal examples from our lives and you'll walk away with a clear idea of how you can put this powerful little tool to use with a challenging child, or anyone in your life who tends to trigger you to act in ways you'd rather not.

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    Hopestream episode with Dr. Mark McConville - Getting Unstuck From Failure To Launch Mode (ep. 51)

    This podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream Community
    Learn about The Stream, our private online community for moms
    Find us on Instagram here
    Watch the podcast on YouTube here
    Download a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and Alcohol

    Hopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.

11. When Your Child Says, “No Thanks” to The Faith They Were Raised With, with Heather Frazier

    11 september 2025 · 54 min

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    Substance use and recovery can shift every aspect of a young person's life - even the faith that has been deeply ingrained in someone’s upbringing. Parents often have visions and expectations of their child's lives, and for parents of faith, that usually includes a life of shared values and traditions. So what happens when our kids choose differently?

    My guest today, Heather Frazier, only developed ideas about this when her own children not-so-politely exited the family's religious practice. Her advice has striking similarities to our advice to parents of kids struggling with substance use: maintaining healthy, open relationships while learning to let go of expectations and abandoning a false sense of control.

    In this episode, Heather explains the "dangerous two-part cocktail" of unhealed wounds and ego. We discuss the fullness of God's plan for our family's lives, how looking inward can change our perspective, and how a distorted view of traditional Christianity may contribute to the feelings of being not-enough that often fuel substance misuse.

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    Heather’s website

    Pivot Parenting Podcast

    This podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream Community
    Learn about The Stream, our private online community for moms
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    Download a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and Alcohol

    Hopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.

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

    4 september 2025 · 46 min

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    When Ed and Mary Ternan finally met the police officer who had been on scene at their son's overdose death, he had an off-the-record theory: "This is not official, and you'll have to wait for toxicology to come back, but this is going to be fentanyl," the officer told them.

    News about the synthetic opioid is inescapable today, but in 2020, the couple had never heard of it. Charlie was a popular, successful student with no substance use issues. How could this have happened?

    As it turned out, Charlie was Santa Clara County's seventh fentanyl death in only 10 days. Suffering occasional pain from back surgery a year earlier, Charlie had taken a single counterfeit pill purchased from a dealer ("plug") on Snapchat.

    Incredibly, it took less than two months for Ed and Mary Ternan to found a nonprofit dedicated to awareness and education about the skyrocketing deaths from accidental fentanyl overdose. In this episode, we trace the lessons we can learn from Charlie's story, the storm of circumstances that has placed young people in such danger, and how to reach both kids and parents in specific ways.

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    Song For Charlie website

    Bandcamp page for Song For Charlie (download the song here)

    This podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream Community
    Learn about The Stream, our private online community for moms
    Find us on Instagram here
    Watch the podcast on YouTube here
    Download a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and Alcohol

    Hopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.

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

    28 augustus 2025 · 55 min

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    It’s hard to come to terms with how little control we have over whether our kids choose recovery or remain in an unhealthy lifestyle. In this episode, you’ll get to hear from Dina Cannizzaro, a mom who has been through hell and back (more than once), but has channeled all that fear and anxiety into taking actionable steps toward relearning how to connect with her son and how to harness the surprising power of self-care.

    You’ll hear how far she and her son Parker have come now that he’s in long-term recovery. You’ll also hear how she had to repair relationships she let suffer (including her other children) as she became all-consumed in her fear and efforts to support her son.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    Why Dina chose to push through her crippling fear of rock climbing

    How she invested in the relationship with her son, even when he wasn’t ready to be in contact

    What anticipatory grief is and how it showed up in Dina’s life

    What helped Dina realize she was just as sick as Parker, but without the influence of substances

    Why she won’t stop sharing her story with anyone who will listen

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    Dina’s website

    How to access free Narcan

    This podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream Community
    Learn about The Stream, our private online community for moms
    Find us on Instagram here
    Watch the podcast on YouTube here
    Download a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and Alcohol

    Hopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.

14. Sending Your Struggling Kid Off To College?, with Cathy Cioth

    21 augustus 2025 · 51 min

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    It’s the season parents often dream of - their high school senior has successfully walked the stage and they’re now packing the family car to make the ceremonial drive to the four-year university their family goes to. They’ll do Parent Weekend, buy the sweatshirt and bumper sticker and wave their child off until they see them at Thanksgiving.

    But it doesn’t go like that for everyone, and it sometimes feels like a facade if your child is on their way to a four-year university when they may be better suited for a community college - or a treatment program.

    Cathy and I sat down to talk about this very difficult transition period for parents - discussing various reasons why parents hesitate to change plans last minute when their budding college student shows signs they may be headed in the wrong direction, the pressure parents are under at this time, and of course, our personal experience and insights. We also share what parents can be looking for in the senior year of high school and the summer before beginning college, as well as options there are for kids in this tricky season.

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    Success is Subjective podcast

    Treatment locator - AllKindsOfTherapy.com

    Assoc. Of Recovery in Higher Education - Collegiate Recovery Programs

    This podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream Community
    Learn about The Stream, our private online community for moms
    Find us on Instagram here
    Watch the podcast on YouTube here
    Download a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and Alcohol

    Hopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.

15. What Your 'Failure to Launch' Teen or Young Adult Kid Really Needs, with Dr. Mark McConville

    14 augustus 2025 · 53 min

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    In this summer 'from the vault' episode I'm resharing an impactful interview with Dr. Mark McConville, a clinical psychologist specializing in adolescents and young adults. We discuss:

    Strategies for parents to transition from directive parenting into a consultant role

    How to offer wisdom while allowing your child to take the initiative

    The difference between enabling and supporting

    How pre-competence might look like incompetence and what to do about it

    The value of thinking through the worst-case scenario

    Practical examples of limits and setting expectations with a not-yet-launched teen or young adult

    And the critical importance of maintaining a supportive relationship

    We also explore the challenges and anxieties that young adults face, as well as the benefits of non-authoritarian guidance. As always, we share practical tips and personal anecdotes that will give you ideas for strategies to foster independence and resilience in your child.

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    Failure to Launch: Why Your Twentysomething Hasn't Grown Up...and What to Do About It - buy here

    Dr. McConville's website

    This podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream Community
    Learn about The Stream, our private online community for moms
    Find us on Instagram here
    Watch the podcast on YouTube here
    Download a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and Alcohol

    Hopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.

16. Six Parenting Tools You Need for Navigating A Child's Substance Issues, with Cathy Cioth

    7 augustus 2025 · 33 min

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    A fresh new, 'from-the-vault' episode that is as relevant today as it was in 2022!

    Navigating life with a young person who’s misusing substances and struggling with mental health can feel like a ride in a very stormy sea. Parents need to be well-equipped for the journey, but often aren’t sure what the mandatory, life-saving provisions are to bring along.

    In this episode, Cathy Cioth, Hopestream Community co-founder, joins me to share our top six recommended provisions for parents as you navigate the turbulence that comes with a challenging child. We identify the items we wish we’d had in our lifeboat when we started our expedition, so you can be better prepared.

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    Our six recommended provisions:

    Beyond Addiction Workbook for Friends and Family Members

    Invitation to Change Guide

    A journal - Cathy’s favorite is Day One

    A Bible or other spiritual reference, like Jesus Calling

    A token or other physical item that grounds you and brings you peace and calm

    A personal trainer and chef like Blue Apron or Hello Fresh

    This podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream Community
    Learn about The Stream, our private online community for moms
    Find us on Instagram here
    Watch the podcast on YouTube here
    Download a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and Alcohol

    Hopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.

17. Kids & Addiction: What 99 Parents & Pros Taught Me

    31 juli 2025 · 41 min

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    In this 'from the vault' episode of Hopestream (originally episode #100), I share my journey since launching the podcast in January 2020 and curated the top 11 learnings and insights I gleaned from my incredible guests. If you want a lot of bang for your buck, this is the episode for you.

    I dive deep into topics such as letting go of control, embracing discomfort, practicing radical acceptance, and fostering open communication. I emphasize the profound influence we as parents have on our children and the transformative power of self-care and presence. And good news, this episode also comes with a downloadable PDF summarizing the insights discussed and links to resources - we've done the work for you.

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    Download the episode PDF with all 11 insights plus links to resources mentioned

    This podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream Community
    Learn about The Stream, our private online community for moms
    Find us on Instagram here
    Watch the podcast on YouTube here
    Download a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and Alcohol

    Hopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.

18. Break Through to Your Child Struggling with Drugs & Alcohol, with Brenda Zane

    24 juli 2025 · 22 min

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    Need a way to better navigate even the most challenging conversations?

    Over time, I've learned that making a request of someone can go south quickly when you don't know how to set it up properly. In this "from-the-vault" episode from my 2021 archives (perfect for our summer slowdown while I recharge between recording sessions), I share one of my absolute favorite communication frameworks that you can learn in 30 minutes and start using within hours.

    The SURF technique—known in traditional CRAFT terminology as "positive communication" provides a practical conversation framework for those moments when you need to make a request of your child, especially during tense or emotionally charged situations. Whether you're asking them to apply for jobs, respect curfew, follow through on treatment commitments, or just empty the dishwasher, this approach helps you move from power struggles to problem-solving...together.

    If you're the type of parent who can solve any problem or crisis but feels completely powerless when your child yells back at you or slams the door on you mid-sentence, this episode is for you.

    I'll break down each element of the SURF framework with real examples, plus I give you five concrete tips for implementation that acknowledge the messy reality of family life.

    This podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream Community
    Learn about The Stream, our private online community for moms
    Find us on Instagram here
    Watch the podcast on YouTube here
    Download a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and Alcohol

    Hopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.

19. Counterintuitive Parenting if Your Child Struggles with Substances & Mental Health

    17 juli 2025 · 32 min

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    In this episode from the vault, I draw from my own experiences to share four counterintuitive strategies that can transform relationships and encourage healing when you're parenting a young person struggling with substance use and mental health.

    I emphasize the importance of asking questions instead of giving commands, focusing on self-reflection rather than solely on your child, trusting a higher power, and broadening your perspective to see the bigger picture.

    I've also included recommendations for books, podcasts, and exercises to support you on this challenging journey, promising hope and community support along the way.

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    Episode 22 with Krissy Pozatek

    Dr. Brad Reedy's podcast, services & books

    Beyond Addiction book and workbook

    Episode 3 & 136 with Carrie Wilkens Ph.D.

    This podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream Community
    Learn about The Stream, our private online community for moms
    Find us on Instagram here
    Watch the podcast on YouTube here
    Download a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and Alcohol

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20. Ten Hard Truths Every Parent Needs if Your Child Misuses Drugs or Alcohol

    10 juli 2025 · 37 min

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    This week I’m bringing back an episode from 2020 that is just as relevant today as it was then. The episode covers ten hard truths parents need to face when you recognize potential substance use, or if you know you’re dealing with an addiction.

    It’s a great episode for those who are new to the experience of having your child dabble in or become dependent on substances, and there are also truths that apply to the seasoned parent who’s been at this for a while.

    This is a straight-forward, lay-it-all-out-there episode that I hope will bring a sense of urgency if you’ve been floundering with what to do, and encourage you to share it with a friend if someone you know is in the early stages of, “what do I do!?” with their child or children.

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    Download the show PDF resource doc here

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21. Staying Strong Through Your Kid's Struggles: A Short Story

    3 juli 2025 · 13 min

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    It's summer and we're diving deep into the Hopestream episode vault to bring you some listener faves and a few that just work when you need connection and understanding. Today, you'll hear about The Secret Menu, originally aired in August of 2023 - with the addition of a new story and insights.

    Sometimes you can gain a different understanding of things by looking at them through a new lens. This bite-size episode does that for you as the parent of a young person who struggles with substances and mental health - in the form of a short story.

    You'll hear about a restaurant owner and her strange, secret menu. And for those who eat from it, it can provide benefits and gifts not available anywhere else.

    It's one you may want to single-task for to absorb the full meaning. Created with love and compassion by me, just for you.

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22. Parenting with Confidence And Clarity Through Crisis, with Beth Hillman

    26 juni 2025 · 56 min

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    Figuring out your evolving role as a parent during your child’s adolescence is difficult, even if you aren’t dealing with substance misuse. The natural inclination to protect and nurture is already being challenged by your child’s growing sense of autonomy. You’re told to step back, control less, and allow them to make their own mistakes.

    So, for parents of kids who are misusing substances and struggling with mental health, this process is especially agonizing. How do you walk the line between healthy support and “enabling?” How do you, as a parent, even understand your own role anymore?

    Thankfully, my guest today has lots of answers.

    Beth Hillman’s 16-year-old son attended a wilderness treatment program at the age of 16. Immediately afterward, he informed her that he would continue using. Today, Beth is a double-certified life and parent coach who brings her lived experience to other families through a podcast, private and online coaching, and workshops. She has not only lived in the trenches, but has also helped many other families who found themselves navigating a painfully difficult path.

    In this episode, we discuss specific, actionable ways to understand what it means to be a parent during this challenging time, ideas for building the scaffolding of both boundaries and safe spaces for our kids, avoiding power struggles with curiosity, and what it actually means to “meet kids where they are.”

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    Beth Hillman Coaching website

    Parenting Post Wilderness podcast

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23. Overcoming Parenting Doubt and Fear: Part Two, with Cathy Cioth

    19 juni 2025 · 36 min

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    In part two of this two-part episode, Cathy and I dive deep into two more of those sneaky, often invisible struggles that so many of us experience when parenting through substance use and mental health challenges.

    PART TWO:

    In part two, we marvel at and empathize with you when it comes to the insane learning curve parents face when their child is experimenting with or addicted to substances and facing mental health issues. We faced it ourselves and proudly wear our honorary Real Life Research Ph.D.'s.

    We then share the very real feeling of doubt and acknowledge how it can reach far beyond just parenting. This experience can knock you off your feet and make your world feel like a movie set - we get it, and we're here to talk about it.

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    All Kinds Of Therapy - treatment and resource locator: www.allkindsoftherapy.com

    Dr. Gabor Maté website

    Hopestream podcast episode with Dr. Maté (episode 131)

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24. Overcoming Parenting Doubt and Fear: Part One, with Cathy Cioth

    12 juni 2025 · 34 min

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    Sometimes, the hardest parts of our journey are the feelings we can't quite put our finger on, when you can tell something feels off but can't really articulate exactly what's wrong. In this two-part episode, Cathy and I dive deep into four of those sneaky, often invisible struggles that so many of us experience when parenting through substance use and mental health challenges.

    PART ONE:

    In part one, we cover the kind of grief that doesn't get a funeral, the common response of hypervigilance and the exhaustion it creates, we share personal stories about the physical toll this emotional marathon has taken on us, and the importance of giving yourself permission to feel it all.

    Key Takeaways:

    You're not crazy, wrong, or alone in experiencing these hidden struggles

    Grief for dreams and expectations is real grief, even when your child is alive

    The difference between helpful vigilance and exhausting hypervigilance

    Practical strategies for managing overwhelming emotions without numbing them

    Why your nervous system needs intentional care and how to provide it

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25. The Benefits of Acceptance (Not Accepting) When Your Child Struggles with Addiction & Mental Health

    5 juni 2025 · 23 min

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    At times it can be confusing for parents of teens and young adults who are misusing substances to tease apart the concept of acceptance vs. the act of accepting. In this solo episode, I help distinguish the two and give examples of why it’s so important to both accept this part of your life while at the same time keep yourself safe, healthy and sane through being clear on what you will and will not be accepting of.

    I dive into the complex paradox of balancing love and acceptance with limits and loving our kids unconditionally while setting necessary boundaries. You’ll hear a Buddhist parable that may help you reframe some of your suffering, and I share a personal story of a time when I finally got the balance right on acceptance vs. accepting.

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    Episode 138 with Dina Cannizzaro

    Tara Brach website

    Pungent Boundaries, Nancy Landrum

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26. From Heroin and Felonies at 17 to Guiding Families Through A Child’s Addiction, With Henry Maxwell

    29 mei 2025 · 56 min

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    Henry Maxwell began drinking and smoking marijuana at 12 and by 17, was an IV heroin & cocaine user. Not long afterward, his experimentation expanded to nearly every scheduled drug he could find, from Xanax to amphetamines and highly unregulated substances like ‘spice’. His teen years were largely spent among serious drug users twice his age, and involved many of the traumatic experiences common in that high-risk lifestyle.

    At the age of 17, Henry was hospitalized for a cocaine overdose that mimicked the symptoms of a heart attack, leaving him afraid for his own life. When an attending nurse asked if he was interested in treatment, he knew he had to say yes, or he wouldn’t make it to see his 21st birthday.

    To this day, Henry has only worked in one field: addiction and recovery. He now has a BA in psychology and certifications in mediation, intervention, and addiction. Through Maxwell Recovery Services, he has dedicated his professional life to helping families where a young person is struggling with substance misuse or addiction.

    In this episode, we discuss the complexities of topics like intervention and return to use, how parents can craft longer-term strategies that look beyond daily crises, and the importance of support systems for the entire family.

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    Maxwell Recovery Services website

    Man’s Search For Meaning on Amazon

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27. Taming Fear And Preserving Yourself When Your Child Struggles with Drugs and Alcohol

    22 mei 2025 · 32 min

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    In this episode, I offer what might feel like slightly brutal truths if you're parenting a young person who struggles with substances and mental health challenges. I emphasize the importance of self-preservation for parents, noting that while you cannot force lasting change in your child or children, you can create the best conditions to foster it.

    I discuss the "self-preservation continuum" - the balance between being fully (overly) involved in your child's recovery and maintaining personal health and sanity. I also provide practical tools you can focus on when you have no idea what to do, and highlight the destructive impact of fear when it dominates.

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    Hopestream episode 8: Don’t Let Your Child’s Addiction Kill Your Dreams and Passions

    Hopestream episode 58: Four Counterintuitive Things To Do When You’re Overwhelmed By Your Child’s Substance Use or Emotional Challenges

    Insight Timer meditation: Your Special Room

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28. Breaking Your Own Perfectionist Patterns While Parenting a Struggling Child, with Cathy Cioth

    15 mei 2025 · 55 min

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    We’re back with another episode of the ‘Cathy & Brenda Show’, and this week we tackle a topic we see recurring in our community and the parents we work with…achievement-oriented parenting. As two recovering perfectionists ourselves, Cathy and I both share examples of what it looks like to be achievement-focused when your child (or children) struggle with substances and mental health. We talk about the tendency some of us have to want everything on the outside to look a certain way, even when that’s doing damage to our kids, and how it can feel scary to apply self-compassion in fear of getting ‘weak’ or ‘soft.’

    We discuss the internal battles many of us face about wishing our kids would just “get it together” and how the Invitation To Change approach can help us instead look at them with compassionate curiosity to understand their behavior instead of punishing it. We also tap into two of our favorite authors and researchers, Dr. Kristin Neff and Jessica Lahey.

    If you identify as a problem solver, list-checker, task doer, results-focused person…this is your episode. We even go on a tangent or two, but promise you’ll be able to relate.

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    Dr.Kristin Neff’s website

    Jessica Lahey’s website and Hopestream podcast episode #163

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29. Mother's Day Bonus Episode: For The Mom Parenting Your Child Through Addiction and Mental Health Challenges, with Brenda Zane

    11 mei 2025 · 10 min

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    It's that day, mama. The one filled with many hopes, expectations and potentially big, deep, sad feelings. Wherever you are today, if you're parenting a young person through substance misuse, addiction, and mental health problems, I see you.

    This short episode is my Mother's Day gift to you - to let you know the things you do are seen, the feelings you feel are valid, and you are beautiful and loved.

    Enjoy and please be so very good to yourself today, and every day.

    This podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream Community
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30. Rebuild Family Connection: The 'On the Grid' Approach, with Jen Murphy

    8 mei 2025 · 57 min

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    Jen Murphy was working with a group of therapeutic outfitters when she had the idea to offer “on the grid” 4-5 day family intensives. The program was already providing family therapy on 10-day backcountry expeditions - which can be a great option for some. But she noticed a need for families to receive the same intensive therapeutic service in a shorter timeframe, and in a more private and comfortable setting.

    As a therapist, this unique model made perfect sense to her and she felt it may lead to more sustainable outcomes. After all, the work of rebuilding trust and repairing family dynamics is often uncomfortable. Why not have a physically comfortable environment to do it in?

    In response to the demand, Jen created Altitude Family Coaching where she does individual and family coaching and intensives. While the family is usually based in an AirBnb or vacation home, the days are full of experiences that involve natural beauty and supportive experiential-based activities that create opportunities for healing, understanding, on-the-spot coaching and ultimately, growth.

    In this episode, Jen and I discuss how family intensives work, the biggest issues her clients face, the sticky work of rebuilding trust and why “over-functioning” makes for an unhealthy family dynamic.

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    Jen’s website:

    Phone and email: 970-871-1231, jmurphyfamcoach@gmail.com

    H.O.M.E. Strategies for Making Home a Success During and After Treatment - buy here

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31. Everything I Wish Someone Had Told Me When My Child Was Struggling With Substances

    1 mei 2025 · 15 min

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    In this intimate episode, I open up about the hard-earned wisdom I've gathered since 2013 when my son's high-risk lifestyle and substance use changed the trajectory of our family forever. I share the words I desperately needed to hear during those nights when I stared at the ceiling, shame keeping me silent and isolation feeling safer than participation. These are the gentle truths that eventually found their way to me through pain, heartbreak, celebrations, and an enormous amount of trial and error.

    If you're feeling broken, scared, or wondering if you've somehow failed as a parent, this episode is my heartfelt message to you: You are not alone. From questioning every parenting decision to finding resilience when you feel most broken, I hope these reflections offer you a sense of connection and the reassurance that healing begins when we realize we never had to face this journey alone.

    Remember to be gentle with yourself today, strong, SEAL-team parent. You're doing everything you know how, and it's enough.

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32. Ten Years Later: An Unexpected Outcome For Her Child Who Struggled with Addiction: A Family Story

    24 april 2025 · 43 min

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    The worst day of Barbara’s life came just before spring break of her son’s 4th grade year, which he spent in a psychiatric ward. At age 12, he began using marijuana, and the familiar cycle of problems only continued from there – multiple schools, multiple treatment programs, sleepless nights, and ostracization from many of the parents she thought were friends.

    Barbara had zero experience with substance misuse or addiction, and like many parents, she was suddenly thrown into uncharted territory. The friends who stuck with her naturally talked about the positive life paths their kids were taking. Hearing about the colleges they’d been accepted to and the jobs they’d taken was difficult, and her son felt left behind by his peers as well. The constant stress eventually manifested in Barbara’s body as an autoimmune disorder, complicating her life even more.

    Eventually, she came across a meditation I had recorded years earlier on Insight Timer, and from there, she discovered The Stream Community. In this family story episode, Barbara explains the power of hearing the stories of other parents going through similar experiences, her most effective mantras, and why both she and her son are now helping other parents believe that there is still hope and a path to recovery.

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    InsightTimer meditation - A Gift Of Sleep For Parents Of Addicted Children

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33. The Fentanyl Overdose That Almost Took My Son: A Short Series, with Brenda Zane

    17 april 2025 · 1 uur 48 min

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    Eight years ago a miracle happened. Today’s episode is one from the vault - originally published in 2021, which I’m resharing today in honor of my son’s eight year anniversary of starting a new life.

    While it’s longer than my usual episodes, this series of story chapters allows you to drop into the ICU with me, among other places, as our family hung onto hope that my son Enzo would not be one of the statistics you read about in the news. You’ll be along for the excruciatingly long ride to the hospital, through hushed conversations with doctors, unexpected laughter with nurses and more as we spent 30+ days in some very dark places.

    Lace up for a long walk or listen chapter by chapter during your busy days this week - and remember, if they are alive, there is always, always hope.

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    Get in touch with Enzo Narciso, mentor with Not Therapy, email: enzo@nottherapycoaching.com

    You can read the written version of this story here

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34. Support Without Sacrificing: Parenting Strategies for Navigating Your Child's Addiction Recovery

    10 april 2025 · 19 min

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    In this snack-sized episode, I share three concepts to help parents navigate the stormy waters of having a teen or young adult child who struggles with substance misuse and mental health issues. Lees meer

    I emphasize the importance of self-care and separation from external chaos to maintain emotional stability and effectively support (and not drive crazy) those closest to you.

    I share three key points: visualizing personal boundaries to keep chaos out, understanding that every storm will eventually pass, and recognizing the harm caused by neglecting self-care. There's even a little bit of woo-woo included for those willing to experiment.

    Some practical tips and a personal story underscore the necessity of prioritizing your well-being for the benefit of your entire family.

    00:00 Introduction: Weathering the Storm

    00:39 Welcome to Hope Stream

    02:14 Taking Care of Yourself

    03:07 Maintaining Your Vessel's Integrity

    06:38 Every Storm Runs Out of Rain

    14:44 The Greatest Harm: Not Taking Care of Yourself

    17:52 Conclusion and Resources

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35. Breaking Your Family's Cycle of Addiction and Substance Misuse, A Family Story

    3 april 2025 · 41 min

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    As Patrina's daughter began her college life, their relationship and communication remained strong. They met weekly, usually grabbing a bite to eat or going to a sporting event while talking about life.

    Even so, Patrina was starting to notice some things that were a little off: her daughter would map out semester coursework, then end up dropping out. She sent odd texts at night, or called crying. On at least one occasion, her daughter's boyfriend called to tell Patrina that her daughter was out driving drunk after a fight they'd just had.

    Having gone to night school while working full time, Patrina wasn't certain if this was “typical” college behavior or how serious her daughter’s drinking was. The message she got was this is what everyone else in college is doing - it’s normal. Sadly, it may not have been much of an exaggeration.

    In this family story episode, Patrina takes us through her daughter's alcohol misuse and recovery, a journey that involved nine treatment facilities over the course of several years. We discuss her search for a community of moms who truly understood what she was going through, the mantra and coping mechanisms that kept her grounded, the qualities she sought out in a mentor, and much more.

    This podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream Community
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36. What Does Support Look Like When Your Child is in Recovery?, with Cathy Cioth

    27 maart 2025 · 42 min

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    In this deeply personal episode, Cathy and I peel back the layers of what parent support looks like during your child's long-term recovery, sharing some intimate "what if" questions that continue to echo in our minds.

    Drawing from our own experiences with three kids in recovery, we explore the nuanced emotional landscape of supporting our kids, and ourselves, through the challenges of substance misuse and mental health issues.

    We answer questions like,

    "What's my role when when my child is 5+ years into recovery?

    "How do you balance vigilance with trust and letting go of control?"

    We dive into raw, honest conversations about:

    Questioning our past parenting decisions

    Understanding unique recovery journeys

    Maintaining our own personal recovery practices

    Recognizing the unexpected gifts within challenging experiences

    You'll even hear a kayaking analogy that might act as a powerful metaphor for your recovery, learn why there's no "normal" path to healing, and discover how parents can find hope and resilience when supporting children through their unhealthy substance use and into sustained recovery.

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    The Chinese Farmer Episode with Dina Cannizzaro (#173)

    Episode #251 with Enzo Narciso (Brenda's son)

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37. Learning to Parent Without Controlling Outcomes When Your Child is Struggling with Substances & Mental Health, A Family Story

    20 maart 2025 · 51 min

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    As a two-time NCAA champion, Janice’s son was steeped in macho culture. But over time, the identity he developed there became increasingly at odds with the truth of his privately held, and personally rejected homosexuality. And while Janice, self-admitted “cool mom” was perfectly fine with her son’s sexuality, her casual acceptance overlooked the intense inner struggle he was facing.

    When he moved home from college during the pandemic, she noticed that he looked terrible, sometimes slept all day, and never seemed to have any of the money he earned at his job. Eventually, she found a bag of crystal meth in his belongings, and her strengths as a no-nonsense New York executive took over. She would, and could, solve the problem.

    In this family story episode, Janice explains why the attitudes that help you succeed in business are the very attitudes you must let go of, how she finally figured out what it means to “do the work”, and why sobriety is not a panacea for the issues that drive young people to using substances in the first place.

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    Intent Clinical (formerly O’Connor Professional Group - Diana Clark)

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38. A Subtle & Stealth Strategy That Creates Real Change if Your Child is Misusing Drugs & Alcohol

    13 maart 2025 · 18 min

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    In this episode, I delve into the concept of allowing natural consequences as a form of 'invisible intervention' in parenting teens and young adults struggling with substance misuse and mental health issues. I share real-life examples and experiences on the benefits of stepping back to let reality teach essential lessons, emphasizing the need for patience and rock solid boundaries.

    I highlight the challenges parents face in resisting the urge to fix everything and discuss how this approach can profoundly impact a child's journey towards recovery - creating change sooner than later.

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    Hopestream podcast episode 174 with Brenda and Cathy on boundaries

    Checklist: Ten Parenting Patterns That May Prolong Your Child's Struggle with Substances, And What To Do Instead

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39. When Your College Kid Self-Medicates Anxiety, A Family Story

    6 maart 2025 · 33 min

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    Lynne’s first clue that her son might be using substances was finding a Google search: “marijuana for anxiety.”

    Outwardly, there was nothing particularly concerning about his behavior - at first. He had always made good grades, even as an elite athlete headed for college play. But inside, the looming life changes were causing a lot of anxiety. The first time he tried marijuana, he knew it was exactly what he had been looking for and it worked…for a while.

    Once he got to college, his use of marijuana was compounded by other substances, his grades plummeted, and Lynne’s family had to make the difficult decision of no longer paying for school. After a psychotic episode and an automobile accident, Lynne’s son was finally able to embrace treatment and sustain recovery.

    Meanwhile, Lynne demonstrated the resilience innate to her personality and became certified as a Mayo Clinic Health and Wellness Coach, Invitation to Change parent coach, and meditation instructor. In this family story episode, she shares her process of learning to see the journey without regard for the outcome, the benefits of learning to set boundaries, and reveals the key to her strength that helped her son recover his life.

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    The Stream Community

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40. How to Help Your Kid Take a 30 Day Break From Marijuana, with Fred Muench

    27 februari 2025 · 49 min

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    Consider this your wakeup call: In 2023, the number of people using marijuana products daily surpassed those who use alcohol daily - even though three times as many people drink. Young people aged 18-25 make up the largest group of those daily users.

    As president of the Partnership to End Addiction for five years, Fred Muench, Ph.D. provided recovery information and resources about all substances, from alcohol to heroin. But when his team looked over their own helpline data, they noticed that calls about marijuana far outpaced every other substance. Most were calls from parents, and they weren't simply discovering that their children had begun using high-potency marijuana. Many were detailing their kids dropping out of school after daily use, or even showing frightening signs of cannabis-induced psychosis.

    Today, Fred is the founder and CEO of Clear30, a community-centered support app that invites people to change their relationship to weed. The app isn't just a repository of information, but a personalized, interactive support system for withdrawal and recovery. Clear30 invites daily users to take a 30-day break, examine their own symptoms, and find encouragement from others who are finding that high-potency marijuana isn't all it was promised to be.

    In this episode, Fred and I talk about the inception of Clear30, the specific support systems it can provide, the difference between male and female withdrawal symptoms, and the questionable marketing of marijuana products.

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    The Clear 30 website

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41. Three Powerhouse Tools for Positive Change if Your Child Misuses Drugs & Alcohol

    20 februari 2025 · 18 min

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    In this episode, I explore how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) complements CRAFT and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to form a powerful approach to influencing positive change in struggling teens and young adults. I explain key ACT principles, such as psychological flexibility and mindfulness practices, and offer three practical tools you can experiment with to start paying more attention to your experience during the Roller Coaster Ride. This episode encourages you to transform your own responses to create better conditions for those you care about while also emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and emotional well-being.

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    PDF download:

    The Stream Community (for moms and female caregivers)

    Episode 256: Double Punch: Using CRAFT and MI

    Hopestream on YouTube

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42. How Recovery Capital Changes Everything For A Kid Getting Sober, with Stefan Bate

    13 februari 2025 · 52 min

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    When Stefan Bate began his third stay at an inpatient treatment center, he was told that he was a "treatment-resistant alcoholic" prone to chronic relapse. Stefan felt deep shame at this realization, but as he would later learn, this is not as uncommon as you might think: Research by Dr. John Kelly at Harvard Medical School finds that, on average, it takes eight years and eight treatment episodes for someone to find sustained remission. But why?

    Stefan Bate, the Chief Clinical Officer at Jaywalker Lodge, has a few ideas about that. He graduated from Jaywalker’s inpatient program himself in 2007 and saw the incredible difference it made not only to his own life but to the lives of countless other men who had previously been resistant to treatment.

    After the financial crisis of 2008 made his banking career less attractive, Stefan went back to graduate school, earning a Master's in Applied Psychology and his license as an addiction counselor, eventually returning to Jaywalker in a leadership role.

    In this episode, Stefan and I discuss the concept of "recovery capital," why some individuals do so well in 28-day containment-style treatment but fail in the real world, and how community-based recovery is shifting the landscape of treatment for the better.

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    Hopestream’s Recovery Captial downloadable PDF

    Jaywalker Lodge website

    Jaywalker Admissions: 1 (866) 445-1269

    John F. Kelly, PhD - Harvard

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43. Bringing Your Child Back From Fentanyl Addiction, a Family Story

    6 februari 2025 · 1 uur 1 min

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    Welcome to the first episode of our Hopestream family recovery series! Hearing the trials, failures, and successes of families just like yours will give insight into how other parents are navigating their child's substance misuse, as well as offering you the wisdom they picked up along the way.

    This series will highlight the importance of core family issues: parent self-care, boundaries, the need for community, and positive communication skills with kids who are often at their worst.

    Sarah's story is an excellent place to start. She's the kind of mom who took the initiative when she learned her daughter wasn't just smoking weed - she was addicted to fentanyl-laced Percocet pills. Sarah immersed herself in research and anything that might help save her daughter's life, including, in 2020, a relatively new podcast, Hopestream. Today, Sarah's family is healthy, her daughter is in recovery, and she continues to be an incredible resource for other parents in The Stream.

    In this episode, we discuss the journey of understanding that substance use makes sense, the brutal reality of potentially losing your child, finding windows of opportunity for connection, and much more.

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    Partnership to End Addiction website

    Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change book and workbook for families and friends

    NET Device information: Isaiah House (provides NET treatment), Hopestream episodes #83, #86, #113, #246

    The Final Fix - NET documentary on Amazon Prime

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44. Nutrition's Role in Healing from Addiction & Mental Health Challenges, with Dr. David Wiss

    30 januari 2025 · 51 min

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    When Dr. David Wiss got out of jail the second time, he was determined to change his life. But he had no fancy treatment program to take him out of his environment, no medication, and very little therapy. Instead, his recovery was realized through a dedication to healthy eating, exercise, and sunlight. Lees meer

    Today, David is the founder of Nutrition in Recovery - a group that specializes in treating eating and substance use disorders - as well as the developer of a specialized nutrition curriculum that has been incorporated at more than 50 treatment centers around the world. His years of study bring together the biological, psychological, and social aspects of nutrition for a truly holistic understanding of its role and importance in recovery and healthy living. David has spent more than 10,000 hours in one-on-one nutrition counseling, and today we all get to benefit from that incredible knowledge.

    In this episode, we discuss why healthy, principled eating is so important to the recovery process, how it provides meaning for young people looking to belong, why kids who misuse substances are often drawn to conspiracy theories, and how understanding the actual conspiracies of food and drug corporations can be a step in the right direction.

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    Dr. David Wiss's website

    Alice Baker, MSRD CEDS-C LMHC LPC LD/N website

    Alice Baker on Hopestream ep. 221

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45. Your Double-Punch Strategy for Creating Change with a Child Struggling with Addiction & Mental Health

    23 januari 2025 · 28 min

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    In this episode, I explore the integration of Motivational Interviewing (MI) into the Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) approach for helping a child (or anyone) struggling with substance misuse. I share personal experiences, explain both methods' foundations and principles, and highlight their synergy in fostering effective communication and supporting positive change.

    I also share when MI will be useful for parents and how to use it, underlining the importance of empathy, creating a non-judgmental space, and building confidence in your child's ability to change. There are also tips on how to get to that empathic and compassionate place if you're not there today.

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    Hopestream Ep. 160 with Dr. Emily Kline

    Dr. Emily Kline's website & book, "The School of Hard Talks"

    Motivational Interviewing For Loved Ones free e-course by Dr. Kline

    CRAFT efficacy research

    MI and CRAFT research

    MI Addiction Treatment Outcome Evaluation

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46. Three Things We Want You To Know If Your Child Struggles With Mental Health and Substance Misuse, with Cathy Cioth

    16 januari 2025 · 52 min

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    Over the five years of doing this podcast and participating in hundreds of calls and groups in The Stream, our online community for moms, Cathy and I have seen patterns emerge and today we’re talking about a few of them. We’re sharing three things we see come up over and over which have a great impact on parents when they have a child or children who struggle with mental health and substance misuse.

    The good news is that there are simple (not easy) and practical ways you can modify your behavior and thinking that can radically improve the difficult season of life you’re in. Join us as we share these three important topics that can have a major influence on your family.

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    Episode 174 on boundaries, with Brenda & Cathay

    Nancy Landrum episode on boundaries, #245

    Mary Crocker Cook on episode #223

    Bill Guy on episode #137

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47. How Substances Hijack Motivation and Meaning in Young Brains, with Dr. Judith Grisel

    9 januari 2025 · 49 min

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    From the age of 12, Dr. Judy Grisel loved every drug she tried immediately. Over the next decade of intensive use, she found herself kicked out of high school and two colleges, homeless, and contracted hepatitis C from a dirty needle. At the age of 22, she was told she would die unless she stopped drugs entirely.

    Judy rejected the idea of abstinence, but she developed a plan to stop using just long enough to survive. Against all odds, her experimental period of sobriety led Judy to a career as a renowned neuroscientist studying the role of the brain in addiction. She’s been in recovery for over 38 years.

    In today's episode, we discuss a wide range of topics, including the most important things parents should understand about marijuana dependence and withdrawal, the critical role of risky behavior in teens, and why so much substance use centers around our kids’ sense of meaning.

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    TED Ed: How does alcohol make you drunk?

    TEDx Talk: Never Enough: The Neuroscience and Experience of Addiction

    Judy’s Journey - Bucknell Univ. Article

    Never Enough: The Neuroscience and Experience of Addiction (Dr. Grisel’s Book)

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48. The Joy You Make: Uplifting Wisdom for Difficult Parenting Journeys, with Steven Petrow

    2 januari 2025 · 38 min

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    When Steven Petrow's mother died in 2017, he decided to take up a practice that he'd heard about but never tried: gratitude journaling. As an award-winning journalist for the New York Times and Washington Post and author of several books, he was intimately familiar with writing. But finding joy amidst such an immense sense of loss seemed impossible and a gratitude practice seemed a little woo-woo.

    Within a year of beginning, his father also died, his marriage was crumbling, and his sister was diagnosed with cancer.

    So when the pandemic hit in 2020, Steven began intense research into the accumulated data and wisdom surrounding joy and happiness. His in-depth work has now culminated in a new book, The Joy You Make: Find the Silver Linings -- Even on Your Darkest Days.

    In this episode, Steven and I discuss how everything he learned helped him through his most challenging season of life, the important difference between happiness and joy, and what happened when he decided to honestly answer a stranger who asked, "How are you?"

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    Steven Petrow’s website & books

    Steven on Instagram

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49. Golden Nuggets of 2024: Highlights From Some Of The Best Episodes Of The Year

    26 december 2024 · 1 uur 12 min

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    The tradition continues! Each year, I share a “Golden Nuggets” episode with segments from some of the best of the year. This year, you’ll hear from me, along with Kristina Kuzmič, Mary Crocker Cook, Dr. Amy Hoyt, and Jared Murray. Be sure to head to the show notes and download the PDF with links to each of the full episodes.

    EPISODE RESOURCES:

    Download the episode PDF with links to all episodes

    ACES - Adverse Childhood Experiences questions

    Assoc. Of Recovery High Schools

    Afraid To Let Go - Mary Crocker Cook’s book

    Kristina Kuzmič - ep. 244

    I Can Fix This - Kristina Kuzmić’s book

    Brenda Zane on How to Use CRAFT, ep. 239

    Dr. Mary Crocker Cook, ep. 223

    Brenda Zane - Mother’s Day Tribute, ep. 218

    Dr. Amy Hoyt, ep. 236

    The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk, Ph.D.

    Brenda Zane on the state of the treatment industry, ep. 203

    Jared Murray, ep. 243

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50. ADHD, Addiction, and Accountability: A Candid Conversation, with Enzo Narciso

    19 december 2024 · 40 min

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    In this personal episode, I sat down with my son Enzo Narciso to discuss his journey of recovery, personal growth, and transformation. Enzo shares candid insights into managing ADHD, maintaining sobriety, and working with adolescent boys struggling with substance misuse. Lees meer

    Drawing from his own experiences of overcoming a high-risk lifestyle and addiction and having to rebuild his health after a life-threatening overdose, Enzo provides hope and practical strategies for parents navigating their child's recovery journey.

    The conversation covers topics including setting boundaries, managing triggers, and the importance of consistency in supporting young people through challenging times. I feel so fortunate to be able to have a conversation like this with my son - I hope it brings you peace and encouragement no matter where you are on your path.

    EPISODE RESOURCES:
    Narciso Life Strategies Mentoring: call, WhatsApp or text: 619.534.8520

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