Inside The Mind Of An Addict

By Amber Hollingsworth

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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: https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/

Episode Date
The Addiction Lies You are Told
Dec 10, 2025
Unveiling Hidden Family Dynamics in Addiction
Dec 03, 2025
Setting the Stage for a Survivable Holiday with Addiction
Nov 26, 2025
How Many Chances Should You Give Your Addicted Loved One?
Nov 19, 2025
The Secret to Recognizing Addictive Thoughts
Nov 05, 2025
How Loved Ones Fuel Addiction
Oct 29, 2025
Why Functional Alcoholics Stay Stuck in Denial (And How to Break Through)
Oct 22, 2025
Recovery That Sticks: 4 Signs You're Doing It Right
Oct 15, 2025
Things You Can Do Today to Stunt Addiction
Oct 08, 2025
Transforming Pain into Power: Healing Betrayal Trauma
Oct 01, 2025
Feeling Tired From Helping Someone With Addiction? Watch This!
Sep 24, 2025
Why do I keep relapsing on alcohol over and over again?
Sep 17, 2025
How Your Brain Tricks You Into Justifying Bad Habits.
Sep 10, 2025
Boundaries Demystified: Clearing Up the Confusion
Sep 03, 2025
The Difference Between Those Who Overcome Addiction and Those Who Don’t
Aug 28, 2025
It’s Not Codependency—It’s Betrayal Trauma
Aug 20, 2025
The Hidden Struggle: Inside the Life of High-Functioning Addicts
Aug 13, 2025
How Fear Holds Families Back in Healing from Addiction.
Aug 06, 2025
Stop Falling for Empty Apologies: Here’s What to Look For
Jul 30, 2025
3 Steps to Take When No One Believes You About the Addiction
Jul 23, 2025
Why Your Past Self is Sabotaging Your Recovery (And How to Stop It)
Jul 16, 2025
Accountability Without Shame: How to Support Recovery with Compassion
Jul 09, 2025
Making Choices You Can Live With For People With Addicted Loved Ones
Jul 03, 2025
Stop Feeling Guilty: Responding to Their Victim Mindset
Jun 25, 2025
Avoid These Mistakes When Picking a Sober Living Facility
Jun 18, 2025
Why They Keep Promising to Cut Back (And Why It Never Works)
Jun 11, 2025
Alcohol Broke Us...Can We Fix It?
Jun 04, 2025
Why Promises to Change Don’t Stick (The Missing Piece)
May 28, 2025
How to Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Loving Your Life
May 21, 2025
*BONUS* The Secret to Navigating Tough Conversations in Recovery (with AI!)
May 14, 2025
How To Handle Relapse Without Losing Hope
May 07, 2025
*BONUS - The Truth About Group Therapy: Why It’s Not for Everyone
May 04, 2025
This Innovation Will Help More People Recover Than Ever Before
Apr 23, 2025
How To Set Boundaries without Being The Bad Guy
Apr 16, 2025
Why can’t you just accept me as I am? (The TRUTH behind this question)
Apr 09, 2025
The Science of Healing Addiction
Apr 02, 2025
Finding Purpose: Marci Hopkins on Sobriety and Healing
Mar 26, 2025
How rationalizations slowly steal your life
Mar 19, 2025
Addiction And Money: How to Stop the Cycle of Financial Chaos
Mar 12, 2025
Navigating Difficult Conversations: 5 Game-Changing Tips!
Mar 05, 2025
5 Important Signs of Genuine Life Change
Feb 26, 2025
4 Things Addicts Do To SABOTAGE Their SOBRIETY Without Realizing
Feb 19, 2025
Exposing Jodi Hildebrandt's TWISTED Therapeutic Strategies
Feb 12, 2025
He Relapsed Within A Week Of Leaving Treatment
Feb 05, 2025
The Truth About Forced Addiction Treatment
Jan 29, 2025
Addiction Denial MASTERCLASS
Jan 22, 2025
12-Steps On Your Own Terms
Jan 15, 2025
Childhood Conditioning: Breaking the Cycle of Self-Sabotaging Behaviors Learned Early in Life
Jan 08, 2025
Surviving the Holidays During Difficult Times
Dec 28, 2024
Hidden Agendas In Addicted Family Systems - A House Divided
Dec 18, 2024
Why 'One-Size-Fits-All' Recovery Models Fail - And What to Do Instead
Dec 11, 2024
5 THERAPY LESSONS TO HANDLE DEFENSIVENESS (MUST WATCH) | RECOVERY
Nov 27, 2024
Will I Eventually Be Able to Drink Normally? (if I address the underlying cause of my addiction)
Nov 20, 2024
When a Drunk Loved One Oversteps (and they don't even remember it)
Nov 13, 2024
What Therapists Get Wrong About Self-Esteem and Addiction
Nov 06, 2024
Problematic Behavior vs. Real Addiction: Understanding The Difference
Oct 30, 2024
How To Get Rid Of Negative Influences and Toxic Relationships to Protect Your Recovery
Oct 23, 2024
Navigating Complicated Addicted Family Dynamics
Oct 16, 2024
Why People Resist Help For Addiction
Oct 10, 2024
Want To Put Your Addiction Past Behind You?
Oct 02, 2024
The Impact of Alcohol on Relationships: A Deeper Look
Sep 25, 2024
How to Get an Addict to Understand Your Perspective
Sep 18, 2024
Is It Possible To Beat Addiction Without Getting Help?
Sep 11, 2024
From Love to Resentment: The Emotional Struggles of Loving an Addict
Sep 04, 2024
7 Clear Signs You Need to Set Stronger Boundaries ☢️
Aug 28, 2024
Confronting The After Effects Of Addiction
Aug 21, 2024
The Shame Trap: Why It’s So Hard to Break Free from Addiction
Aug 14, 2024
The Art of Influence: How to Inspire Change Without Pressure
Jul 31, 2024
Turning Challenges into Opportunities: A Guide To Family Recovery
Jul 24, 2024
"Only An Addict Can Help Another Addict" Is a MYTH, and here's why...
Jul 17, 2024
Understanding the Difference Between Anxiety and Intuition
Jul 10, 2024
Balancing Support and Self-Preservation in Addiction Recovery
Jul 02, 2024
Conquer Self-Sabotaging Behaviors and Break Free From Unhealthy Relationship Cycles
Jun 26, 2024
Behind Closed Doors: Secrets, Lies, and Heartbreak
Jun 19, 2024
Emotional Healing: Rebuilding Life Post-Addiction
Jun 12, 2024
The Hidden Effects of Parental Addiction on Kids
Jun 05, 2024
Confronting the Devastating Effects of Addiction and Trauma
May 30, 2024
The Isolation Trap: How Addiction Prevents Meaningful Relationships
May 22, 2024
Inside The Mind of A Gambling Addict
May 15, 2024
How to Tell if Your Addicted Loved One is Manipulating or Being Honest
May 08, 2024
5 Subtle Signs Someone Is Serious About Getting Sober
May 01, 2024
Understanding Addiction: Why do people go from one addiction to another?
Apr 24, 2024
Is Recovery Ever Out of Reach? Exploring the Limits of Overcoming Addiction
Apr 17, 2024
Facing Reality: Overcoming Denial on the Road to Sobriety
Apr 10, 2024
Transforming Relationships: Empowering Your Loved One Through Addiction Recovery
Apr 03, 2024
When "I can quit on my own" Becomes a Broken Record
Mar 27, 2024
When Your Addicted/Alcoholic Loved One Isn't Experiencing Any Consequences... Do This
Mar 20, 2024
To Call Out or Not: Navigating Lies and Secrets in Addiction
Mar 13, 2024
The Key to Helping Your Alcoholic Spouse Understand Your Perspective
Mar 06, 2024
Proven Strategies To Boost Willpower In Those Fighting Addiction/Alcoholism
Feb 28, 2024
Building a Meaningful Life In Recovery
Feb 21, 2024
Why Do People Get Addicted? Amber Reveals The Truth
Feb 14, 2024
Unmasking the Truth: Unlocking Honesty in People Struggling With Addictions
Feb 07, 2024
What do Alcoholics/Addicts Think When You Set A Boundary?
Jan 31, 2024
Drawing the Line: How To Stop Enabling Someone Else's Alcoholism/Addiction
Jan 24, 2024
The truth about living as a functional alcoholic
Jan 17, 2024
Understanding the Psychological Patterns of Alcoholism and Addiction
Jan 10, 2024
Addiction Expert Amber Hollingsworth Answers All Your Questions About Addiction Recovery
Jan 03, 2024
6 Toxic Behaviors That Destroy Relationships
Dec 27, 2023
Rebuilding Trust: Journey to Healing After Addiction
Dec 20, 2023
How to Break Free From Being A Codependent Person: A Guide For Addicts and Non-Addicts
Dec 12, 2023
What Really Causes Addiction Relapse?
Nov 22, 2023
The Power of Boundaries: How to Take Control of Your Life
Nov 15, 2023
How To Get Ahead Of Your Loved One's Addiction
Nov 08, 2023
Why Do Addicts Push You Away
Nov 01, 2023
Supporting An Addict (or Alcoholic's) Path To Recovery (When and How To Push For Change)
Oct 25, 2023
Understanding the Addiction Mindset
Oct 18, 2023
How To Get Your Loved One To Agree To Go To Counseling
Oct 16, 2023
How Long Does It Take To Get Someone Out Of Denial About Their Addiction?
Oct 07, 2023
What Happens When An Addicted Loved One Refuses Treatment
Sep 27, 2023
How to recognize boundary violations in relationships
Sep 20, 2023
Taking a Stand: When and How to Confront Someone's Addictive Behavior
Sep 13, 2023
If you're looking for motivation to stop drinking- You found it!
Sep 06, 2023
Building Lasting Change: Transforming Your Life for Good
Aug 30, 2023
The Empathy-Enabling Dilemma: How to Strike the Right Balance
Aug 23, 2023
Why Accountability Is The Key To Healing Addiction 🔐🗝️
Aug 09, 2023
Navigating Life with an Addicted child
Jul 26, 2023
The Only Way To Get A Functional Alcoholic/Addict Out Of Denial
Jul 19, 2023
Disrupt The Cravings Cycle - No More Relapses, EVER!
Jul 12, 2023
Overcome Any Addiction On Your Own!
Jul 05, 2023
Disturbing Thoughts Functional Alcoholics Don't Like To Admit
Jun 28, 2023
The NO B.S. Way To Get/Stay Sober!
Jun 21, 2023
Mind-blowing New Trauma/Anxiety Treatment That Can Cure You In A Few Sessions
Jun 14, 2023
Important Dos and Don'ts For Helping Someone With A Drinking Problem
Jun 07, 2023
Do addicts/alcoholics regret losing you?
May 31, 2023
The Trauma Of Loving An Addict (Or Alcoholic) Can Cause These SERIOUS Symptoms
May 24, 2023
(BONUS)Does Polyvagal Theory Explain Why People With Addictions Make Such Bad Choices?
May 20, 2023
The Most Courageous Addiction Recovery Story I've Ever Heard
May 17, 2023
Why Would Someone Stay In Such A Desperate Situation? ( Dan's Story )
May 10, 2023
Once An Addict Always An Addict (True or False?)
May 03, 2023
The Most Critical Do's and Don'ts of Helping someone With An Addiction
Apr 26, 2023
I wish every person struggling with an addiction could watch this video
Apr 19, 2023
The Reality of Early Sobriety | What To Expect In Early Sobriety 😥🥵
Apr 12, 2023
Alcohol Poisoned Our Marriage
Mar 30, 2023
How Your Addicted Loved One ALWAYS Manages To AVOID RESPONSIBILITY
Mar 30, 2023
The Silent Trauma of Living With An Addict/Alcoholic: How It Changes You Forever
Mar 29, 2023
How to Outsmart Addiction and Change your Life (and family) Forever!
Mar 28, 2023
Dealing with Grief After Losing (or Leaving) an Addicted Loved One
Mar 27, 2023
From Complete Denial To Completely Sober In 3 Months - Daniels Story
Mar 23, 2023