Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
Can you FORCE sobriety on someone? with Amber Hollingsworth
Can you FORCE sobriety on someone? with Amber Hollingsworth
Can you FORCE sobriety on someone? with Amber Hollingsworth
Wednesday 12th February 2025
Amber Hollingsworth discusses family dynamics in addiction recovery and how to support loved ones without enabling. A must-listen for families dealing with addiction.
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Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
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Episode Overview
- Understanding the importance of family dynamics in addiction recovery.
- How to support loved ones without enabling them.
- Amber Hollingsworth's approach to treating the whole family system.
- The role of tools like Soberlink in maintaining accountability.
- Practical advice for families dealing with addiction.
The patient's chances of getting better are actually more influenced by the family's understanding than what goes on with the patient.
Can you really force someone into sobriety? That's the question tackled in this episode of Real Recovery Talk, featuring Amber Hollingsworth, the founder and CEO of Put the Shovel Down. Amber's YouTube channel, with nearly 800,000 subscribers, is a treasure trove of resources for families grappling with addiction. Amber and host Tom Conrad dive into the family dynamics that play a crucial role in addiction recovery.
They discuss how families can support their loved ones without enabling them and what actions truly help in the recovery journey. Amber shares her unique approach of working with both the individual struggling with addiction and their family members separately, ensuring everyone gets the support they need. Her method has shown better outcomes by addressing the entire family system rather than just the individual.
The conversation also touches on practical tools like Soberlink, which can help maintain accountability and ease family tensions. Amber's insights are invaluable for anyone dealing with addiction in their family. If you're looking for real, actionable advice on supporting a loved one through recovery, this episode is a must-listen. So, are you ready to learn how to truly help your loved one without falling into the trap of enabling? Tune in to find out.