Brenda Zane: From Personal Struggles to Community Strength
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When your child battles addiction, it can feel like you're fighting an invisible enemy. Brenda Zane knows this all too well. As a family advocate and certified parent coach, Brenda shares her deeply personal journey in this episode of Eternal Strength Pirate Radio. After her son faced multiple fentanyl overdoses, Brenda left her marketing career to support other families in similar situations. Her story is one of resilience, transformation, and community-building.
She founded The Stream, an online community for moms dealing with their children's substance use disorders, offering a safe space for sharing and support. Brenda also hosts the podcast Hopestream, where she dives into topics related to addiction and recovery. In this episode, Brenda emphasizes the importance of holistic healing and self-care for parents. She talks about the CRAFT skills that helped her family and highlights the need for a long-term care approach.
Additionally, Brenda touches on her experiences caring for her parents with dementia, showing that her advocacy extends beyond just addiction. Tune in to hear Brenda's inspiring story and learn how community and holistic approaches can make a difference.