Brenda Zane

Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction

Brenda Zane

  • Embracing the Uncomfortable Space Between Expectation and Reality When Your Child Struggles with Substances and Mental Health, with Brenda Zane

Embracing the Uncomfortable Space Between Expectation and Reality When Your Child Struggles with Substances and Mental Health, with Brenda Zane

Thursday 28th November 2024

Brenda Zane shares a heartfelt reflection on navigating disorientation and finding grace during challenging times in this Thanksgiving episode of Hopestream.
15 minutes
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Honest
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Healing

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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Finding Grace Amidst Chaos: A Thanksgiving Reflection with Brenda Zane

Episode Overview

  • It's okay to feel disoriented; you're not alone.
  • Embrace the present moment, even if it's uncomfortable.
  • Choose introspection over distraction.
  • Find grounding in nature and personal practices.
  • Extend grace to yourself and others during challenging times.
You can't be untethered from your life because you are in it and you are tied to it.
In this heartfelt episode of Hopestream, Brenda Zane takes you on an emotional journey through the challenging landscape of parenting a child struggling with substance misuse and mental health issues. As Thanksgiving approaches, Brenda shares a deeply personal reflection on the disorientation and confusion that often accompany such difficult times. She draws from her own experiences and those of other parents to provide a comforting space for anyone feeling untethered by life's unexpected turns.
Brenda's candid discussion is filled with empathy, light humour, and practical advice for finding grounding amidst chaos. She encourages introspection over distraction, urging you to embrace the present moment, no matter how uncomfortable it may be. Whether your life feels like a flipped table or a calm, steady scene, this episode offers solace and understanding. Brenda's message is clear: it's okay to feel disoriented, and you're not alone in your journey.
Take a deep breath, anchor yourself in the present, and find grace in the midst of life's unpredictability. Tune in for an episode that promises to resonate deeply with anyone navigating the complexities of parenting through addiction and mental health challenges.