Brenda Zane
Brenda Zane
How to Stop Normalizing Dangerous Behavior When Your Child Struggles With Addiction and Mental Health, with Dina Cannizzaro
How to Stop Normalizing Dangerous Behavior When Your Child Struggles With Addiction and Mental Health, with Dina Cannizzaro
How to Stop Normalizing Dangerous Behavior When Your Child Struggles With Addiction and Mental Health, with Dina Cannizzaro
Thursday 30th October 2025
Learn how to stop normalising dangerous behaviour in your home with insights from Dina Cannizzaro on setting boundaries and ensuring safety.
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Brenda Zane
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Setting Boundaries: Protecting Your Home from Chaos
Episode Overview
- Establish clear boundaries to maintain safety at home.
- Reserve emotional resources for yourself to prevent burnout.
- Don't be afraid to parent and enforce rules.
- Seek support from communities or coaching.
- Start with small boundary-setting steps.
"I love you too much to allow this to enter our relationship because it's going to have detrimental effects."
What drives a parent to confront the harsh realities of addiction and mental health struggles in their children? In this gripping episode of Hopestream, Brenda Zane sits down with Dina Cannizzaro, the Director of Education at Hopestream, to tackle the difficult subject of normalising dangerous behaviour in the home. Dina, a seasoned parent coach and a mother who has navigated the turbulent waters of her son's addiction, shares invaluable advice for parents facing similar challenges.
Dina offers practical strategies to establish boundaries and ensure both emotional and physical safety within the household. Her battle-tested wisdom includes setting clear limits and holding firm, even when it feels like an uphill battle. The episode highlights the importance of maintaining your home as a sanctuary and not letting fear dictate your parenting choices.
The conversation is filled with relatable anecdotes, like Dina's experience of having to ask her son to leave home for the safety of her other children. Brenda and Dina explore the concept of emotional safety, stressing the need for parents to reserve some emotional resources for themselves to avoid burnout. For parents feeling isolated and overwhelmed, this episode is a reminder that they're not alone.
With Dina's guidance, listeners can learn how to reclaim their space and authority, ensuring their home remains a place of peace and safety. So, grab a notebook and prepare to jot down these nuggets of wisdom. Remember, taking small steps can lead to significant changes. What boundaries could you set today to protect your peace? Join Brenda and Dina as they provide a lifeline for parents navigating the complexities of addiction and mental health in their families.
Don't miss out on this empowering discussion—it's a must-listen for anyone seeking clarity and support in their parenting journey.