292. Help! My Teen Is Using and I Don't Know What to Do, with Brenda Zane
What do you do when you get that call in the middle of the night—the one that flips your world upside down? For Brenda, it was the night her son was picked up for wilderness therapy because his substance use had reached a breaking point. In this honest, gut-punch of an episode, Brenda and I talk about what actually helps when your teen is using—and spoiler alert, it's not pretending everything's fine or doubling down on shame. We get into: Why your kid's using makes total sense (yes, really) Realizing your child is not your report card How to talk to siblings without scaring them or hiding the truth The #1 thing Brenda wishes every parent knew when their teen is using If you feel alone, scared, or like you're doing it all wrong—you are not. This conversation will help you breathe again. And if you want to talk through what's happening in your home, we've got you. You don't have to do this alone. About my Guest: Brenda Zane is a highly recognized family advocate, TEDx Speaker, Mayo Clinic Certified Health Coach and podcast host whose career and personal transformation have shaped her unique impact on families and communities. After a 20+ year career in marketing and advertising, working with Fortune 500 brands like Nike, PepsiCo, Starbucks and Microsoft, Brenda made a life-changing decision at 50 to dedicate herself to supporting parents navigating the complexities of substance misuse and mental health issues in their children. In 2020, she co-founded Hopestream Community, a global 501c3 nonprofit organization. Brenda's personal journey includes nearly losing her oldest son to multiple fentanyl overdoses, which fuels her passion to help others. Today, Brenda combines her strategic expertise with hard-won wisdom to help parents of teens and young adults (ages 12-29) use evidence-based strategies to support their children through substance use and mental health challenges. Drawing from both research and the trenches of her own family's recovery journey, she compassionately guides parents toward approaches that strengthen connection, reduce harm, and motivate healthier lives for themselves and their kids. Brenda Zane Co-Founder, Hopestream Listen to the Hopestream podcast Hear about our impact with families Hopestream is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
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291. How I Fixed My Teen, book reading CH 11
In this special 9-episode series, I'm reading chapters straight from my first best selling book, How I Fixed My Teen. You'll hear my raw, real stories and practical tools that helped me turn my relationship with my teen around. Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek at my upcoming book, Mom Got Jesus Wrong, Hallelujah!—where I dig into healing from harmful religious patterns and show you how to reclaim a faith that truly loves. If you're liking my first book, you'll love my second- preorder HERE! To book a free 45 Peaceful Parent strategy call, click HERE and lets chat. xoxo
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290. How I Fixed My Teen, book reading CH 10
Trigger warning. This episode contains suicidal ideation. In this special 9-episode series, I'm reading chapters straight from my first best selling book, How I Fixed My Teen. You'll hear my raw, real stories and practical tools that helped me turn my relationship with my teen around. Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek at my upcoming book, Mom Got Jesus Wrong, Hallelujah!—where I dig into healing from harmful religious patterns and show you how to reclaim a faith that truly loves. If you're liking my first book, you'll love my second- preorder HERE! To book a free 45 Peaceful Parent strategy call, click HERE and lets chat. xoxo
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289. How I Fixed My Teen, book reading CH 9
In this special 9-episode series, I'm reading chapters straight from my first best selling book, How I Fixed My Teen. You'll hear my raw, real stories and practical tools that helped me turn my relationship with my teen around. Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek at my upcoming book, Mom Got Jesus Wrong, Hallelujah!—where I dig into healing from harmful religious patterns and show you how to reclaim a faith that truly loves. If you're liking my first book, you'll love my second- preorder HERE! To book a free 45 Peaceful Parent strategy call, click HERE and lets chat. xoxo
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288. How I Fixed My Teen, book reading Ch 7&8
In this special 9-episode series, I'm reading chapters straight from my first best selling book, How I Fixed My Teen. You'll hear my raw, real stories and practical tools that helped me turn my relationship with my teen around. Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek at my upcoming book, Mom Got Jesus Wrong, Hallelujah!—where I dig into healing from harmful religious patterns and show you how to reclaim a faith that truly loves. If you're liking my first book, you'll love my second- preorder HERE! To book a free 45 Peaceful Parent strategy call, click HERE and lets chat. xoxo
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