Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Episode 360: Beyond Rock Bottom: Brenda Zane's Journey to Empower Parents
Episode 360: Beyond Rock Bottom: Brenda Zane's Journey to Empower Parents
Episode 360: Beyond Rock Bottom: Brenda Zane's Journey to Empower Parents
Monday 17th November 2025
Brenda Zane shares her journey from advertising exec to founder of Hope Stream Community, helping parents navigate children's addiction.
38 minutes
Inspiring
Compassionate
Informative
Encouraging
Authentic
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Author:
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Overview:
Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Importance of self-care for parents dealing with addiction.
- Balancing compassion with setting boundaries.
- Role of community support in recovery.
- Challenges faced by families affected by substance use disorder.
- Empathy and understanding over traditional 'tough love' approaches.
Take care of yourself. It doesn't make you selfish. It's just mandatory.
Ever wondered what it takes to turn a personal crisis into a beacon of hope for others? Brenda Zane, a former advertising executive, shares her incredible journey of transformation after facing the terrifying reality of her son's substance use disorder. In Episode 360 of The Addicted Mind Podcast, host Duane Osterlind welcomes Brenda to discuss how she went from corporate success to founding Hope Stream Community, a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting parents dealing with their children's addiction.
Brenda's story is a raw and heartfelt account of resilience and determination, shedding light on the importance of community and compassion in recovery. Her candid reflections on navigating her son's multiple fentanyl overdoses and the subsequent shift in her life's purpose offer valuable lessons for anyone touched by addiction. You'll find yourself moved by Brenda's insights on setting boundaries, maintaining relationships, and the crucial role of self-care for parents.
With humour and honesty, she challenges the traditional 'tough love' approach, advocating instead for empathy and understanding. Brenda's message is clear: parents must care for themselves to truly support their children. So, if you're curious about how one woman turned personal tragedy into a mission to empower others, this episode is a must-listen. How can we balance compassion with boundaries when faced with a loved one's addiction?