Brenda Zane

Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction

Brenda Zane

  • 3 Ideas For Combating Parenting Burnout And Empathy Fatigue When Your Child is Misusing Drugs or Alcohol, with Brenda Zane

3 Ideas For Combating Parenting Burnout And Empathy Fatigue When Your Child is Misusing Drugs or Alcohol, with Brenda Zane

Thursday 23rd June 2022

Brenda Zane shares three practical tips to combat parenting burnout and empathy fatigue while supporting a child with substance use issues.
22 minutes
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About this podcast

Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Author:
Brenda Zane
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
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Overcoming Parenting Burnout: Brenda Zane's Essential Tips

There is no award on the other side for people who run themselves into the ground and burnout and lose themselves because of their child's substance use or addiction.
Feeling drained and overwhelmed as you navigate your child's substance use? You're not alone. In this eye-opening episode of Hopestream, host Brenda Zane tackles the rarely discussed but very real issue of parenting burnout and empathy fatigue. Brenda, a seasoned health and wellness coach, knows firsthand the toll that supporting a child with addiction can take on a parent’s mental and physical health. She offers three actionable strategies to help parents reclaim their energy and well-being.
From conducting a personal energy audit to prioritizing self-care without guilt, Brenda’s advice is both practical and compassionate. She also shares a surprising tip for self-care that might just shift your perspective on putting yourself first. Whether you're feeling resentment towards your child or co-parent, or simply running on empty, this snack-sized episode is packed with wisdom and support. Tune in to discover how you can start feeling better today.