Brenda Zane

Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction

Brenda Zane

  • Stepping Into Acceptance When Your Child Misuses Substances and Struggles with Mental Health, with Brenda Zane

Stepping Into Acceptance When Your Child Misuses Substances and Struggles with Mental Health, with Brenda Zane

Thursday 17th October 2024

Brenda Zane discusses the power of acceptance in overcoming life's challenges, sharing heartfelt stories and reflections on personal growth and transformation.
12 minutes
Inspiring
Compassionate
Hopeful
Encouraging
Supportive

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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Embracing Acceptance: A Path to Transformation with Brenda Zane

Episode Overview

  • Acceptance can lead to personal and familial transformation.
  • Community support is crucial in addiction recovery.
  • Resisting difficult experiences can hinder growth.
  • Letting go of resistance allows space for change.
  • Embracing all facets of life, both sweet and bitter, is essential.
When I see people consistently pushing against and holding back... it makes me wish I had a magic wand because I also see the other side of this.
In this heartfelt episode of Hopestream, Brenda Zane shifts her focus to the theme of acceptance. As a Mayo Clinic Certified health & wellness coach and a parent who has walked the challenging path of a child's addiction, Brenda brings an empathetic and genuine perspective. She dives into the significance of embracing life's difficulties rather than resisting them. Brenda shares an inspiring story about a member who saved her daughter's life with Narcan, provided through Hopestream's scholarship fund.
This touching narrative underscores the power of community support and the transformative impact of acceptance. Brenda's reflections encourage parents to let go of resistance and embrace their current reality, no matter how tough it may be. She paints a vivid picture of how acceptance can lead to personal growth, stronger family bonds, and even physical transformation. The episode is not just about acceptance but also about the hope and change that can come from it.
If you're a parent struggling with your child's substance misuse and mental health issues, this episode offers a compassionate reminder that you're not alone. Brenda's words are a soothing balm for weary souls, urging you to consider the beauty that can emerge from letting go. Take a deep breath and allow yourself to be moved by her wisdom.