Inside The Mind Of An Addict

Inside The Mind Of An Addict

Hosted by: Amber Hollingsworth

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...

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How to Maintain Hope During a Relapse

How to Maintain Hope During Relapse Without Losing Progress Relapse can feel like everything has fallen apart—but it doesn’t mean recovery has failed. In this episode, we break down how to maintain hope during relapse...
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Why Hating Yourself Won't Make You Sober

Why Shame Keeps You Stuck in the Drinking Cycle (And What Actually Creates Change) You’ve probably heard that real change only happens after you hit rock bottom—that you have to feel enough shame and disgust with...
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Stop Feeling Frustrated While Living With Addiction

Living with someone who struggles with addiction can quietly pull you into a nonstop state of exhaustion. You may find yourself overthinking every decision, overperforming to keep the peace, fixing problems that...
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Your Partner Isn't Nagging, They're Terrified

 Is Your Partner “Nagging” About Your Drinking — Or Are They Afraid? When your spouse keeps asking about your drinking, checking in, or reminding you to slow down, it’s easy to label it as nagging, control, or...
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Why You Keep Breaking Promises To Yourself

  You’re Not Weak — You’re Using the Wrong Strategy If you’ve ever told yourself “this is the last time”… and then found yourself right back in the same cycle, this episode is for you. Broken promises aren’t a...
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Plan Ahead for What's AFTER Treatment - So You're Not Sorry

Getting a loved one into treatment often feels like the finish line—but it’s actually just the beginning. In this episode, we break down why treatment alone is not the goal. Sobriety and long-term recovery are. Using...
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How Functional Alcoholics Rebuild Trust (Without Rehab)

Trust doesn’t come back through treatment, promises, or apologies—it comes back through proof. If you’re a functional alcoholic trying to rebuild trust with your family, or you’re living with someone whose drinking...
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The Addiction Lies You are Told

In this episode, we’re diving into the wild, confusing, head-spinning stories we hear from clients every single day—and how they connect directly to the lies and mixed messages addiction feeds families. If you’ve ever...
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Unveiling Hidden Family Dynamics in Addiction

Join me live as we dig into the unseen patterns that shape families coping with addiction. In this episode, we break down the covert dynamics—unspoken rules, silent agreements, emotional roles—that often keep families...
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Setting the Stage for a Survivable Holiday with Addiction

 Setting Yourself Up for a Calm, Low-Drama Holiday Season The holidays can bring joy, but they can also stir up stress, tension, and addiction-related challenges—especially when Thanksgiving kicks off the season. In...
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How Many Chances Should You Give Your Addicted Loved One?

Get Your Spouse to Face Their Alcohol Problem If you’ve ever wondered whether your spouse is truly ready to change—or just telling you what you want to hear—this episode will give you the clarity you’ve been craving....
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The Secret to Recognizing Addictive Thoughts

How to Recognize and Stop Addictive Thinking We’re diving deep into the world of addictive thinking—the hidden patterns that drive destructive behavior and keep people stuck in the cycle of addiction. These thoughts...
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