Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
Veronica Valli & Brenda Zane
337: How to Help Your Addicted Child With Brenda Zane
337: How to Help Your Addicted Child With Brenda Zane
337: How to Help Your Addicted Child With Brenda Zane
Wednesday 18th February 2026
Brenda Zane shares her story of supporting her addicted son and founding Hopestream, offering hope and resources for struggling parents.
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39 minutes
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Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!A Mother's Journey: Helping an Addicted Child with Brenda Zane
Episode Overview
- The Hopestream community provides vital resources for parents of addicted children.
- Brenda Zane's son survived two fentanyl overdoses, leading to his recovery journey.
- Parents need self-care to effectively support their children through addiction.
- Sibling relationships can be deeply affected by one child's addiction.
- Creating a supportive community can help parents feel less isolated.
"I got a phone call on a Friday night... 'Enzo overdosed. You have to go to the hospital.'"
What makes a recovery story truly inspiring? In this episode of the Soberful podcast, Brenda Zane shares her journey of supporting her son through his addiction struggles and the birth of the Hopestream community. This episode is a heart-wrenching yet uplifting tale of a mother's relentless fight to save her child. Brenda discusses the overwhelming challenges faced by parents when dealing with a child's substance use disorder, emphasising the importance of resources and community support.
With over 11 million young people in the U.S. diagnosed with substance use disorders, Brenda highlights the desperate need for parental guidance and resources. Her son’s miraculous recovery from two fentanyl overdoses serves as a testament to the power of perseverance and hope. Brenda’s story is not just about survival but about creating a supportive network for other parents in similar situations. The episode also touches on the impact of addiction on siblings and the importance of self-care for parents.
Brenda’s candid discussion provides invaluable insights into the emotional rollercoaster of loving a child through addiction. The episode is a raw and honest look at the complexities of addiction recovery and the resilience required to overcome it. So, if you're curious about how one woman turned her personal tragedy into a beacon of hope for others, this episode is a must-listen.