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Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addictionA Critical Difference: Acceptance vs. Accepting When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Struggles with AddictionABOUT THE EPISODE: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 wit...2025-06-0522 min
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addictionSaving You First: Self-Preservation, Go-To CRAFT Strategies and Taming Fear When Your Child Struggles With Addiction and Mental Health, with Brenda ZaneEpisode 274
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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 h...2025-05-2200 min
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addictionSaving You First: Self-Preservation, Go-To CRAFT Strategies and Taming Fear When Your Child Struggles With Addiction and Mental Health, with Brenda ZaneEPISODE DESCRIPTION: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 o...2025-05-2232 min
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addictionAddiction to Perfection: The Paradox of Self-Compassion for Achievement-Oriented Parents, with Cathy CiothABOUT THE EPISODE: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...2025-05-1554 min
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addictionMother’s Day Bonus Episode: For The Mom Parenting Your Child Through Addiction and Mental Health Challenges, with Brenda ZaneEpisode 272
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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 i...2025-05-1100 min
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addictionMother's Day Bonus Episode: For The Mom Parenting Your Child Through Addiction and Mental Health Challenges, with Brenda ZaneEPISODE DESCRIPTION: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 p...2025-05-1110 min
Won To Won PodcastYoung, Gifted, and Black: TREYYDO INTERVIEW| WON TO WON PODCASTOn this episode, the crew vibes out with artist Treyydo. They discuss his family & upbringing, his love for music, his thoughts on the support from the music community, and his idea for the perfect performance. As someone who has loved music since a child, it is amazing to see this young man flourishing within his passion. If you’re interested in gaining some new inspiration and great music, check out this interview and understand who Treyydo really is. Don’t forget to follow us:https://open.spotify.com/show/2TWC64EuJExvIL7UoFixKx?si=_eCfItMiQ9e2EEjI8FegnQhttps://x.com/wtwj...2025-04-1842 min
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addictionHow to Support Without Sacrificing: Parenting Strategies for Navigating Your Child's Addiction Recovery, with Brenda ZaneIn 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. 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 wi...2025-04-1019 min
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addictionHow to Support Without Sacrificing: Parenting Strategies for Navigating Your Child’s Addiction Recovery, with Brenda ZaneEpisode 267
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.
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 in...2025-04-1000 min
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addictionHolding Space: Parenting and Addiction Recovery - The Ongoing Inner Work, with Cathy CiothEPISODE DESCRIPTION: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...2025-03-2741 minWon To Won PodcastA conversation about interracial dating & young marriages | WON TO WON PODCASTOn this episode, Jaye and Brenda discuss interracial relationships and getting married with Chicago Artist Japan Gio. Gio fills in for Chiboyjimmy on this episode and it is a great conversation. Through out the conversation, the crew is joined by fitness guru Vonte Harrison and he chimes in with the importance of sticking with tradition when it comes to courting women. From young marriages to dating broke, from the comparison of White and Black men to imagining women on their knees, this episode is full of surprises. Check it out and leave your thoughts in the comments section. Follow...2025-03-2632 min
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addictionThe Invisible Intervention: An Unlikely Change Approach for Parenting Kids Misusing Drugs & Alcohol, with Brenda ZaneEpisode 263
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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 t...2025-03-1300 min
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addictionThe Invisible Intervention: An Unlikely Change Approach for Parenting Kids Misusing Drugs & Alcohol, with Brenda ZaneABOUT THE EPISODEIn 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 l...2025-03-1318 min
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addictionTriple Threat for Positive Change: Leveraging CRAFT, MI and ACT When Your Child Misuses Drugs and Alcohol, with Brenda ZaneABOUT THE EPISODE: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...2025-02-2018 min
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addictionThree Things We Want You To Know If Your Child Struggles With Mental Health and Substance Misuse, with Cathy CiothABOUT THE EPISODE: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 modif...2025-01-1652 min
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addictionDemystifying AA For Young People: Spirituality, Rock Bottom, Fellowship and Nicotine with Three Young AdultsABOUT THE EPISODE:Listeners of Hopestream get to hear from lots of amazing doctors, therapists, specialists, and academics. We can't underestimate how valuable their insights are, but we also need to listen to the voices of young people who have misused substances and come out the other side.That's why our recent guest speakers session for members of Hopestream Community featured an AMA (ask me anything) with three young people who are living healthy lives after facing extreme forms of substance misuse. Each found their path in the 12-step program, which may be t...2024-09-1246 min
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addictionTen Parenting Patterns That May Prolong Your Child's Struggle with Substances, And What To Do Instead, with Brenda ZaneParents sometimes fall into patterns that can unintentionally prolong their child's struggle with substance use. In this eye-opening solo episode, Brenda Zane reveals ten common parenting pitfalls that might be keeping your family stuck on the Roller Coaster Ride. I emphasize that recognizing these behaviors doesn't make someone a bad parent but rather, presents opportunities for growth and positive change.In just 30 minutes, you'll discover practical strategies to shift your approach and create the conditions for positive change – without the guilt or shame. And many of them you can implement today!Key points covered in th...2024-08-2931 min
Not Young. Better.Brenda Rivera Stearns: Depression, Self Harm & Learning to Love YourselfIn today's episode, I sit down with the lively and fun Brenda Rivera Stearns.
We start by discussing her years growing up in Mexico and her transition to the States. Then we dive deep into postpartum depression, raising 6 kids, learning to love her body and the viral post that made her a sensation.
Brenda share honestly and openly and I know you will love this episode. Enjoy!
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Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successInstilling an entrepreneurial mindset at a young ageBrenda Hector and Denise Pitot of The ActionCOACH Foundation discuss the importance of instilling an entrepreneurial mindset in young people and nurturing their business ownership skills. They emphasize the need for access to childcare, funding, and visibility for female entrepreneurs, as well as the value of ActionCOACHes in helping owners become proficient at the operational aspect of their businesses. They also discuss the challenges facing female entrepreneurs in male-dominated environments and the importance of educating young people about entrepreneurship. The speakers emphasize the need for more women in business to encourage economic growth and add value to the UK...2024-08-1535 min
Spiritual Solopreneur PodcastHealing with Horses - Brenda Brown - Founder, Mystic Waters RanchMy guest is on the Spiritual Solopreneur podcast is Brenda Brown, founder of the beautiful Mystic Waters Ranch. Brenda has always believed passionately in the true potential of horses to help people release and grow from their deepest wounds on mental, emotional and spiritual levels. She brings love and compassion along with dynamic healing processes to assist her clients to create their most fulfilling life.Brenda is an Advanced Certified FEEL Trainer (Facilitated Equine Experiential Learning), a Master NLP, Timeline Clearing and Family Constellation Facilitator.Mystic Waters Ranch is located on 0 Avenue in Surrey, British...2024-08-0532 min
Vinyl-yVol. III Track I: When She Plays the Piano In the Dark feat. Brenda RussellSend us a textLegendary singer-songwriter Brenda Russell stopped by for conversation about her remarkable journey in the music industry. With a career spanning over four decades, Brenda shares candid stories and insights from her experiences working with iconic artists, creating timeless hits, and navigating the ever-changing landscape of the music business. 2024-05-1351 min
The Whet Palette Productions: Miami Food Blog & PodcastS3 E41 Exclusive: Visit FLORIDA's Dana Young on the MICHELIN Guide's Current Impact & FutureSend us a textPresident and CEO Dana Young updates us on the MICHELIN Guide's current Florida impact since the initial announcement in 2021 and two guides later (with a third on the horizon April 18th).Why is this partnership an ideal fit for the Sunshine State?Are diners choosing us and staying longer in Florida because of our food? Was the initial plan for three guides/years? Is this partnership something she forecasts will continue in Florida long term? Can we expect Broward and Palm Beach County or others in '24 or '25 as the...2024-02-1817 min
Hanging Onto Hope Podcast#155 Real Talk and Updates With Brenda J and Karen W Part 2In this episode, Brenda J and Karen W discuss body image and young girls obsession with aging and how social media plays a role. Karen reads a quote from Bob Hamp and they wrap up with how loving one another is so important in today's world. We are so grateful to our listeners and appreciate all your support. https://hangingontohope.org2024-02-0225 min
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addictionInsights From Honest Conversations With Treatment Programs, Consultants, and Real World Parents, with Brenda ZaneABOUT THE EPISODE:I recently sat down with over 20 treatment program owners, directors, therapists, educational consultants, and 20+ parents who are or have been on the journey with their kids, and I'm sharing the insights I gleaned in today's episode.From insurance nightmares to difficult transitions and THC-induced psychosis, I cover a lot of territory, bringing you a boots-on-the-ground view into what's really going on today in treatment and the struggles parents are facing when they have a child who misuses substances.EPISODE RESOURCES:Hopestream Community (hopestreamcommunity.org)Solutions Parenting...2024-01-2542 min
Enthusiastically Self-Employed: business tips, marketing tips, and LinkedIn tips for coaches, consultants, speakers, authors, solopreneurs & small business owners048 Get Yo Mind Right! - Mental Health Tips for Solopreneurs by Nikeya Young047 Get Yo Mind Right! - Mental Health Tips for Solopreneurs by Nikeya YoungConnect with Nikeya on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeyayoung/Freebies, services, and offers: ✅ Learn more at https://www.victoriouslivingsolutions.com/ ✅ Download: R.E.M.I.X Worksheet at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dVcap5-DpI-DMiMtdRn1DC_Qvxu0cv2p/view Originally aired Thursday, August 24, 2023.To see the list of upcoming interviews, visit:https://www.mellermarketing.com/upcoming-live-interviewsWATCH on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tk7gDPwr3Vg&li...2023-11-2029 min