Heidi Rain

Addiction and Codependency Breakthrough

Heidi Rain

  • How Do You Motivate Someone To Want To Get Sober?

How Do You Motivate Someone To Want To Get Sober?

Monday 8th July 2024

Heidi Rain explores how to motivate someone to get sober, revealing why pain and pleasure are key drivers of change.
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Addiction and Codependency Breakthrough
Author:
Heidi Rain
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Categories:
Healing Relationships
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Navigating Alcohol Dependency
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Recovery from Trauma
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Motivating Change: The Tough Love Approach to Sobriety

Episode Overview

  • Traditional motivational tactics often fall short.
  • Pain and pleasure are key drivers of change.
  • Allow individuals to feel their pain long enough to motivate change.
  • Rushing to fix things can hinder real transformation.
  • Tough love can inspire true recovery.
You have to give somebody their pain long enough so they can feel the motivation to make some change
Heidi Rain tackles one of the most challenging questions faced by those in relationships with addicts or alcoholics: 'How do you motivate someone to want to get sober?' In this episode, Heidi dives into the complexities of motivating change, sharing her extensive experience and unique perspectives. She explains why traditional motivational tactics often fall short and reveals the true drivers of change—pain and pleasure.
Using real-life examples and her background in sales and motivation, Heidi breaks down why understanding these drivers is crucial for encouraging someone to seek sobriety. You'll hear about her time in corporate America as a sales expert, where she learned to motivate people to make significant changes, and how these lessons apply to addiction recovery.
Heidi emphasises the importance of allowing individuals to feel the pain of their situation long enough to be motivated to change, rather than rushing to fix things for them. If you've ever wondered how to support a loved one struggling with addiction, this episode offers practical advice and thought-provoking insights. Tune in to learn more about the tough love approach that can inspire real transformation.