Brenda Zane
Brenda Zane
Amber Hollingsworth: Put The Shovel Down When Your Kid Is Misusing Drugs and Alcohol
Amber Hollingsworth: Put The Shovel Down When Your Kid Is Misusing Drugs and Alcohol
Amber Hollingsworth: Put The Shovel Down When Your Kid Is Misusing Drugs and Alcohol
Thursday 9th October 2025
Join Brenda Zane and Amber Hollingsworth as they discuss effective strategies for supporting loved ones through addiction recovery.
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Brenda Zane
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Building relationships is crucial for motivating sobriety.
- Align parental approaches to effectively support teens.
- Natural consequences are more impactful than punishment.
- Empathy can open pathways to change and understanding.
- Identify personal motivators for loved ones in recovery.
"Relationship is the leverage. It's not about telling people how to get sober. It's about building a relationship with someone to motivate them to want to get sober."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This episode of Hopestream brings you an engaging conversation between Brenda Zane and Amber Hollingsworth, a renowned addiction counsellor and YouTube sensation with her channel 'Put The Shovel Down.' Amber shares her unique path into addiction counselling, rooted not in personal recovery but in her family's struggles with substance use. She reveals how relationship-building, rather than rigid frameworks, can be the key to motivating someone to seek sobriety.
Brenda and Amber dive into practical strategies for parents dealing with teens and partners struggling with addiction. They explore the importance of aligning parental approaches and the nuances of natural consequences versus punishment. Amber candidly discusses why she uses the term 'addict' and how it serves as a reminder for those in recovery. The episode also touches on the evolving trends in substance use among young people, highlighting the increased recognition of marijuana addiction due to vape pens.
Amber's advice for parents is grounded in empathy and understanding, emphasising the power of supportive relationships in fostering change. Whether you're dealing with a teen or a partner struggling with substance use, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice. It's a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand and support loved ones on their journey to recovery. So, how can you apply these insights to your own life? Tune in and find out!