ADHD, Sobriety & Hope: Enzo's Inspiring Journey
Episode Overview
Enzo discusses overcoming addiction and a life-threatening overdose. Insights into managing ADHD and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Practical strategies for parents supporting children in recovery. The importance of setting boundaries and managing triggers. Enzo's work with mentoring adolescents in recovery.
Most people learn to walk once when they're about maybe two-ish. I've learned to walk once when I was about two-ish and then when I was 19.
In this episode of Hopestream, Brenda Zane hosts a deeply personal conversation with her son, Enzo Narciso, who shares his transformative journey from addiction to recovery. Enzo candidly discusses his experiences with ADHD, the struggles of maintaining sobriety, and his passion for helping adolescent boys navigate their own recovery paths. Having survived a life-threatening overdose, Enzo learned to walk again at the age of 19—a powerful metaphor for his journey of rebuilding his life.
Throughout the episode, Enzo emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and managing triggers as crucial components of recovery. He shares how consistent support and accountability from an adult figure can significantly impact a young person's recovery journey. Brenda and Enzo also discuss practical strategies for parents, such as using visualization techniques and creating a calm environment to avoid triggering defensive responses in their children.
Enzo's work with adolescents who have left treatment is highlighted as he shares insights from his mentoring experiences. He reflects on the challenges and rewards of working with young individuals who are in the 'wobbly stage' of recovery, offering hope and guidance for both the adolescents and their families. The episode provides a hopeful and supportive message for parents navigating similar challenges, reminding them that they are not alone in this journey.
Brenda concludes by encouraging listeners to access additional resources on their newly revamped website, where they can find show notes, transcripts, and curated playlists by topic.