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Inside The Mind Of An Addict

Amber Hollingsworth
Addiction
Family Dynamics
Addiction Recovery
Mental Health
Alcohol
Counseling
Resentment
Communication Skills
Relationships
Hope
Emotional Support
Recovery Programs
Boundaries
Communication Strategies
Trust
Toxic Relationships
Substance Use Disorder
Emotional Well-Being
Confrontation
Defensiveness

Master Addiction Counselor Amber Hollingsworth teaches you how to recover your loved one from addiction. You'll discover the secret to breaking through denial, finding your loved one's motivation, and helping them get their life back on track. New episodes are released every Thursday. For Additional Information and Resources visit our website: www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/

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Society often frames addiction as a simple issue of bad choices, weak character, or poor parenting. But those messages don’t just impact the person struggling with addiction. They also deeply affect the families who love them. Parents, spouses, and p... more

When someone you love is struggling with addiction, it’s easy to lose yourself trying to fix, manage, and prevent the chaos. Over time, the constant effort to keep everything together can quietly cost you your own peace. And when peace disappears, th... more

Are you helping your loved one… or accidentally feeding the addiction?

In this episode, we take a hard look at the ways family members “prop up” addiction — providing housing, covering for missed work, giving money, smoothing over consequences, fixi... more

Why You Feel Confused After Talking to Someone in Addiction

Have you ever walked away from a conversation with your addicted loved one feeling more confused than when you started?

You replay the discussion in your head.

You question your memory.

... more

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Amber Hollingsworth
Host and addiction specialist guiding discussions on recovery, boundary-setting, and family dynamics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 97 ratings
  • Put the Shovel Down

    I love my Al-Anon for helping me to take care of myself, but Amber and her associates do a great job of helping me know how to effectively deal with my addicted loved one in and intelligent, kind, practical, and totally understandable manner, that may actually help them seek recovery.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PGW50
    United States2 years ago
  • Hope isn’t dead

    I am so glad a friend sent me to your YT channel. I’ve felt like I was caught in a riptide for the last 5-10 years, either struggling against the current or being swept up and away… you’ve helped me begin to swim parallel to the shore, out of its grips (to continue the metaphor) and I feel hope for the first time in a VERY long time. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    River Rae
    United States2 years ago
  • Very grateful!

    Hi Amber, thank you for providing a place for the family to help their loved ones struggling with addictions. It's a nightmare being on both sides of it, but the advice and techniques you teach are invaluable and give me so much peace of mind! I'm looking forward to more episodes to be released each week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tayw88
    United States3 years ago

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Loved for practical, compassionate guidance for families.
Provides hopeful, actionable strategies without judgement.
Appreciated for evidence-based, non-shaming approach to recovery.

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Stop Feeling Frustrated While Living With Addiction
Q: How do we handle morning conversations after a horrible evening when they want normalcy without enabling the disease being pleasant or becoming the bad guy, addressing it directly?
Acknowledge last night without turning the morning into punishment; set a short, clear boundary about what is acceptable while choosing a calm, practical approach to start the day, and revisit the conversation later when emotions aren't as heightened.
You're Not Crazy: You're Living With Crazy-Making
Q: Hey, what is the best prescription to get sober from alcohol?
The host clarifies that medication decisions are outside the scope of her advice but notes that Vivitrol can help with cravings; however, if drinking continues, it may indicate a need for detox or different medical management, and she avoids giving medical prescriptions.
Plan Ahead for What's AFTER Treatment - So You're Not Sorry
Q: What should my son do to support his recovery?
Create a need for a job, ensuring financial responsibilities are met, and implement a gradual plan for him to contribute financially.
Plan Ahead for What's AFTER Treatment - So You're Not Sorry
Q: Is it harder to find detox services now?
Yes, detox often requires insurance coverage for specific drugs, making it harder for some individuals to gain access to necessary treatment.
Plan Ahead for What's AFTER Treatment - So You're Not Sorry
Q: What does qualifier mean?
A qualifier in addiction can refer to factors that categorize someone's situation, such as using despite negative consequences, multiple DUIs, or obsession with obtaining drugs.

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