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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The Hidden Struggle: Inside the Life of High-Functioning Addicts

The Secret Life of High-Functioning Addiction On the surface, high-functioning alcoholics and addicts seem to have it all together—successful careers, stable families, and a polished exterior. But behind closed doors,...
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How Fear Holds Families Back in Healing from Addiction.

Why Your Efforts Aren’t Working—And What To Do Instead Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try, you're just not getting through to your addicted loved one? In this episode, Kim and Campbell from the Family...
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Stop Falling for Empty Apologies: Here’s What to Look For

Empty Apologies: How to Know If They Really Mean It Sick of hearing ā€œI’m sorryā€ on repeat with no real change? You’re not alone. In this live session, Amber breaks down the frustrating cycle of empty apologies, what...
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3 Steps to Take When No One Believes You About the Addiction

When You’re the Only One Who Sees the Problem Feeling like the only one in your family who sees the addiction issue clearly? You’re not alone. In this powerful live session, Campbell and Kim dive into one of the...
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Why Your Past Self is Sabotaging Your Recovery (And How to Stop It)

Why Your Past Keeps Pulling You Back (and How to Break Free) Ever feel like no matter how hard you try to move forward in recovery, your old habits keep dragging you back? In this episode, Amber Hollingsworth breaks...
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Accountability Without Shame: How to Support Recovery with Compassion

Holding your loved one accountable doesn’t have to feel like punishment. In this episode, Amber shares how accountability, when done with empathy, can be a powerful tool for long-term recovery, not a trap for blame or...
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Making Choices You Can Live With For People With Addicted Loved Ones

Head vs. Heart—How to Support an Addicted Loved One Without Losing Yourself Sometimes, knowing what to do is the easy part—getting your heart to agree is the real challenge. In this powerful episode, we dive deep into...
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Stop Feeling Guilty: Responding to Their Victim Mindset

Ā  Setting boundaries with an addicted loved one is hard enough, but what happens when those boundaries trigger guilt trips, blame-shifting, or full-blown victim responses? In this episode, we’re tackling one of the...
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Avoid These Mistakes When Picking a Sober Living Facility

Choosing the right sober living home is a crucial step in recovery. In this episode, I’ll break down the 7 must-have qualities every good sober living facility should have — from structure and accountability to drug...
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Why They Keep Promising to Cut Back (And Why It Never Works)

ā€œI’ll Cut Back, I Promiseā€ — Why It Rarely Sticks You’ve heard it before: ā€œI’ll cut back. I promise.ā€ But time after time, the same patterns return. In this episode, we break down why these promises feel so hopeful in...
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Alcohol Broke Us...Can We Fix It?

How Alcohol Erodes Trust & Connection in Relationships (And How to Rebuild It) Alcohol doesn’t just fuel conflict—it slowly breaks down emotional safety, trust, and connection in relationships. From secrecy and...
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Why Promises to Change Don’t Stick (The Missing Piece)

Promises, Promises: When They Say They’ll Get Help… But Don’tā€ If you’ve ever held onto hope after hearing, ā€œI’ll stop drinkingā€ or ā€œI just need timeā€ā€”only to be let down again—you’re not alone. In this powerful...
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