Brenda Zane
Brenda Zane
Recognizing Warrior Moms With Adult Kids In Addiction, with Cathy Cioth
Recognizing Warrior Moms With Adult Kids In Addiction, with Cathy Cioth
Recognizing Warrior Moms With Adult Kids In Addiction, with Cathy Cioth
Thursday 18th December 2025
Explore the strength of warrior moms supporting adult children in addiction recovery with Brenda Zane and Cathy Cioth.
46 minutes
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Supportive
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About this podcast
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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Episode Overview
- Warrior moms are celebrated for their resilience and strength.
- Maintaining connections with children is crucial despite challenges.
- Judgment from society can add to the emotional burden.
- Community support plays a vital role in parents' well-being.
- Self-care is essential for parents to maintain their own health.
It's easy for people to judge in the moment and not see what that parent might be doing is creating a path forward.
What can we learn from those who have battled addiction? The latest episode of Hopestream, hosted by Brenda Zane, offers a heartfelt tribute to the "warrior moms" who have been on the frontline of their adult children's addiction battles for over a decade. Brenda, alongside co-founder Cathy Cioth, dives into the realities these parents face, sharing personal stories and shedding light on the emotional and practical challenges of supporting a child through long-term addiction.
Cathy Cioth shares her journey as a warrior mom, describing the delicate balance between supporting her child and maintaining her own well-being. The episode isn't about dishing out advice; it's about acknowledging the strength and resilience required to navigate such challenging circumstances. Listeners are offered a glimpse into the complexities of maintaining connections with their children while grappling with societal judgments and the fear of enabling.
Brenda and Cathy highlight the importance of community support and self-care for these parents, emphasising that they're not alone in their struggles. The episode is a reminder that even in the darkest times, there's hope and camaraderie among those who understand the journey. So, if you're a parent dealing with similar challenges, this episode might just provide the comfort and understanding you've been searching for. After all, isn't it reassuring to know that you're not alone in this battle?