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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 lineâbut itâs 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 doesnât come back through treatment, promises, or apologiesâit comes back through proof.
If youâre a functional alcoholic trying to rebuild trust with your family, or youâre living with someone whose drinking...
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The Addiction Lies You are Told
In this episode, weâre diving into the wild, confusing, head-spinning stories we hear from clients every single dayâand how they connect directly to the lies and mixed messages addiction feeds families. If youâve 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 dynamicsâunspoken rules, silent agreements, emotional rolesâthat 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 challengesâespecially 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 youâve ever wondered whether your spouse is truly ready to changeâor just telling you what you want to hearâthis episode will give you the clarity youâve been craving....
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The Secret to Recognizing Addictive Thoughts
How to Recognize and Stop Addictive Thinking
Weâre diving deep into the world of addictive thinkingâthe hidden patterns that drive destructive behavior and keep people stuck in the cycle of addiction. These thoughts...
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How Loved Ones Fuel Addiction
How Your Addicted Loved One Strategically Fuels Their Addiction
Ever feel like your addicted loved one knows exactly how to push your buttons? In this episode, weâll break down how people in active addiction often...
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Why Functional Alcoholics Stay Stuck in Denial (And How to Break Through)
Breaking Through Denial with a Functional Alcoholic
Living with a functional alcoholic can be confusing and exhausting. On the outside, they may look like theyâve got it all togetherâholding down a job and handling...
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Recovery That Sticks: 4 Signs You're Doing It Right
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Podcast Summary: The 4 Key Signs of Solid Recovery
Are you wondering if youâre truly on the path to recovery? In this episode, Amber breaks down the four key signs of solid recovery â the kind that goes far beyond...
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Things You Can Do Today to Stunt Addiction
Breaking the Cycle of Negative Engagement
In this episode, weâre digging into one of the most common traps families fall into when dealing with addictionânegative engagement. Youâll learn how to spot the subtle ways...
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Transforming Pain into Power: Healing Betrayal Trauma
Betrayal trauma can hit like an emotional wrecking ballâshattering trust, shaking relationships, and leaving you doubting yourself. But healing is possible. In this powerful episode, I sit down with betrayal trauma...
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