Dan Reeves
Dan Reeves
Ep 366 - Amber Hollingsworth - Put the Shovel
Ep 366 - Amber Hollingsworth - Put the Shovel
Ep 366 - Amber Hollingsworth - Put the Shovel
Saturday 9th August 2025
Join Amber Hollingsworth as she discusses family influence, trust building, and mindset shifts in addiction recovery. Empowering insights and heartfelt stories.
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Amber Hollingsworth: The Power of Trust in Recovery
Episode Overview
- Trust is crucial in addiction recovery.
- Families can significantly influence recovery outcomes.
- You don't need fancy training to help someone in recovery.
- Mindset shifts prevent burnout in addiction counseling.
- 12-step stories offer valuable lessons and support.
Building trust is the key to helping someone make a change.
In this episode of the Spiritual Underground Podcast, host Dan welcomes Amber Hollingsworth, a licensed addiction and mental health counselor with over 20 years of experience in the field of recovery. Amber shares her unique insights into addiction treatment, emphasizing the importance of building trust and the influential role families play in the recovery process. Amber's journey in addiction counseling is deeply personal, having grown up in a family with a history of addiction.
Despite this environment, Amber never struggled with substance addiction herself but recognizes her excessive personality traits. Her decision to avoid substances stems from witnessing the challenges faced by her family members, which has profoundly shaped her professional path. Throughout the podcast, Amber underscores the significance of trust between counselors and those in recovery. She believes that establishing a genuine connection can lead to substantial progress, often more than traditional methods.
This approach is reflected in her work at the Hope for Families Recovery Center, where she advocates for a supportive and non-judgmental environment. Amber also highlights the transformative power families hold in the recovery journey. With proper guidance, families can be instrumental in turning situations around more effectively than professional counselors alone. This perspective aligns with Amber's belief that recovery should be a collaborative effort, involving not just the individual but their support network as well.
Moreover, Amber discusses the necessity of mindset shifts in the field of addiction counseling. She advises new counselors on the importance of detaching emotionally from outcomes to prevent burnout. Embracing this mentality allows professionals to sustain their efforts over time, contributing more effectively to the recovery community. The episode offers a heartfelt exploration of Amber's philosophy and practice, providing listeners with valuable insights into the complexities of addiction recovery.
Her story is a testament to the impact of personal experience and the profound difference that trust and family support can make in the lives of those battling addiction.