Inside The Mind Of An Addict

You can't force someone to stop an addiction to drugs/alcohol, but you can most certainly influence it! In this episode, we'll help you outsmart addiction by telling you what works and what doesn't when it comes to helping an addict or alcoholic overcome a Substance abuse problem. Amber provides various critical dos and don'ts that a person should remember while helping a loved one overcome addiction or alcoholism. Amber emphasizes: getting your heart right providing genuine positive feedback setting healthy boundaries prioritizing self-care To help an addict, it is essential to provide love and genuine support, acknowledge their positive qualities and focus on building trust. Moreover, setting healthy boundaries while ensuring proper communication and honesty skills is vital. The overall message is that addiction can harm families and their members, but by learning and applying these strategies, everyone can become a better person and live a better life.   Use this link to get 10% off with our sponsor BetterHelp 👉🏻 betterhelp.com/PutTheShovelDown   ⚠️These are educational podcasts and should not be considered therapy or advice specifically for your situation.   ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: 🌐Visit Our Website: https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/  🆓FREE Downloadable Resources: https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/free-resources  📢Get access to our advanced family recovery skills. 👇🏻 https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/hff-membership  🙋🏻‍♀️FB group for family members: https://www.facebook.com/groups/familyrecoverysupport  

The qualities that make someone an addict are those that make someone a genius or superstar. Anyone who's ever done anything significant has been overfocused, obsessive, and relentless about their pursuits. Do you think Steve Jobs, Ben Franklin, or Nikola were "balanced" individuals? Of course not. They were 100% addicted! To do great things in this world, you have to be addicted. Addiction isn't a disease or moral failing; It's just a misdirected superpower. This episode offers various perspectives on addiction and strategies to redirect addictive personalities toward more positive goals. Amber argues against pathologizing addiction as a disease and instead focus on redirecting the energy and focus of addictive personalities toward success. Amber encourages embracing one's addictive personality and using it as a power to achieving goals, emphasizing the importance of controlling dopamine's influence and direction towards more productive and positive activities. Additionally, Amber offers advice on tactics such as setting boundaries, finding and nurturing friendships, breaking habits and routines, and being honest about overcoming addiction.ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: 🌐Visit Our Website: https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/ 🆓FREE Downloadable Resources: https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/free-resources

Early Sobriety is rocky and stressful for the individual and the family. In this episode, Amber discusses the challenges and realities of early sobriety. She emphasizes the importance of making sobriety the primary concern and getting enough sleep to fill one's willpower gas tank. Amber cautions family members against overburdening their loved ones in early recovery and encourages them to trust in the process and be reasonable with their expectations. Amber also addresses viewer questions and shares insights and advice on addiction and recovery. They highlight the challenges of communicating with someone actively using substances and suggest finding ways to alleviate the pain of withdrawal during early sobriety. 📢Get access to our advanced family recovery skills. 👇🏻 https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/hff-membership Get 15% off 👉🏻Use code: MEMBER15 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: 🌐Visit Our Website: https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/ 📃Nightly Recovery Checklist👉🏻https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/nightly-recovery-questions 🆓FREE Downloadable Resources: https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/free-resources

As Intimacy and trust deteriorated, our family began to fall apart. We were both isolated, hurt, and stewing in resentment. Our sex life was transactional, unfulfilling, emotionally harmful, and toxic. Find out how Matt and Sheri, from the Untoxicated Podcast, saved their marriage from the brink of destruction. More from Matt and Sheri 👉🏻https://un-toxicated.com/ Free Downloadable Resources: https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/free-resources Free FB group for Families: https://www.facebook.com/groups/familyrecoverysupport

You can catch them 💯red handed, but they will always manage to turn it around and make it your fault! WTH 😡😠 *If you'd like to join the discussion, join me live everything Thursday at 1 pm (eastern), on YouTube  Visit our Website: https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/ Talk to a specialist: https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/consultations Support this Channel 👉🏻Become a Member 👉🏻https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/hff-membership 💯Incredibly accurate personality tests that light up your life—at home, at work, and in relationships 👉🏻 https://www.truity.com/?a=5122460

Living with addiction will turn you into a completely different person. You'll find yourself saying and doing things entirely out of character. Don't lose yourself to their illness! *If you'd like to participate in our live discussions, join me live every Thursday at 1 pm (eastern) on YouTube 💟Learn how to get back in control of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in our membership program 👉🏻https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/hff-membership 💯Understand Who You Truly Are...Incredibly accurate personality tests that light up your life—at home, at work, and in relationships 👉🏻 https://www.truity.com/?a=5122460 💜Schedule A Virtual Consultation 👉🏻https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/consultations Take Amber's Free Boundaries Quiz 💯 https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/boundaries-quiz

Beating Drug or Alcohol Addiction requires strategy! Addiction Specialist, Amber Hollingsworth, reveals her methods for outsmarting addiction so that you can get your life and family back on track. FREE Downloadable Resources 👉🏻https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/free-resources FB group for Family Members: https://www.facebook.com/groups/familyrecoverysupport 🤩Let Amber and her team customize a strategy for you👉🏻https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/consultations 📄Get a 360 Assessment with Recommendations from Amber (including Addiction Severity, Strengths, Relational Style, and Motivation) 👉🏻 https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/strengths-based-assessment 💯Incredibly accurate personality tests that light up your life—at home, at work, and in relationships 👉🏻 https://www.truity.com/?a=5122 Invisible Intervention 👉🏻https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/invisible-intervention

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When I started talking to Daniel, he said he absolutely did NOT have a drinking problem. He was angry that his wife constantly told him he was an alcoholic. Daniel had no interest in getting sober. This is the process I used to help him move through the stages of change. Now Daniel is completely sober and happier than he's been in a very long time. *Names and other personal info in this video have been changed to protect privacy. ⚠️These videos are educational and should not be considered therapy or advice specifically for your situation. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: 🌐Visit Our Website: https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/ 🆓FREE Downloadable Resources: https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/free-resources 📢Get access to our advanced family recovery skills. 👇🏻 https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/hff-membership 🙋🏻‍♀️FB group for family members: https://www.facebook.com/groups/familyrecoverysupport 📆Make An Appointment With One Of Our Specialists: https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/consultations 👉🏻Learn More About The Invisible Intervention: https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/invisible-intervention