Put the Shovel Down

Put the Shovel Down www.familyrecoveryacademy.online
www.youtube.com/ Don’t wait until addiction causes you (or a loved one) to “hit bottom”. You’re not powerless.
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Put The Shovel Down, in collaboration with Hope For Families, is dedicated to providing addicts and their loved ones ample information and resources to combat addiction as a team. Hope For Families Recovery Consultants are dedicated to empowering people to take their lives (and families) back from addiction. Addiction is highly predictable and can be outsmarted. Hello 👋🏻, my name is Amber. I'm a Master Addiction Counselor turned Recovery Coach. I've spent my career helping people and families find their way to recovery. Don't believe me?!? Stick around, and I'll prove it to you!

11/10/2025

If you’re constantly walking on eggshells…
If every evening feels unpredictable…
If you’re doing the emotional work for both of you…

That’s not normal — and you don’t have to keep living like that.

In the Motivation Unlocked Challenge, I’ll help you break out of that survival mode and learn how to calmly interrupt the patterns that keep your partner stuck.

You’ll walk away with clarity, confidence, and an actual plan.
We start in 2 days.
👉 Join here: https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/motivation-unlocked-challenge

“Denial Doesn’t Mean Hopeless.” ✨🔓Just because your partner is in denial doesn’t mean your situation is hopeless.Denial ...
11/09/2025

“Denial Doesn’t Mean Hopeless.” ✨🔓
Just because your partner is in denial doesn’t mean your situation is hopeless.
Denial is actually the first stage of change — if you know how to work with it the right way. 🌱

Inside the Motivation Unlocked Challenge, I’ll teach you the exact communication strategy I use in my private sessions to help families gently move someone out of denial… and into real awareness. 💡

If you’re tired of trying to “talk sense into them,” this is your sign to try something that actually works.
🗓️Starts November 12th!
👉 Join us for the 5-day live challenge: https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/motivation-unlocked-challenge

We’re doing another round of the Motivation Unlocked Challenge… because so many of you asked for it.🔓✨If your partner is...
11/09/2025

We’re doing another round of the Motivation Unlocked Challenge… because so many of you asked for it.
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If your partner is a functional alcoholic in denial, and you’re exhausted from being the only one who sees the problem — this is where things finally start to shift.
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For 5 days, I’ll coach you live and show you how to go from being ignored and shut down… to creating real awareness and real movement.
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Without fights, begging, or emotional burnout.
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We start November 12th.
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Doors are officially open.
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👉 Save your seat: https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/motivation-unlocked-challenge

You don’t have to wait for “rock bottom.” You can put the shovel down today. I joined Dr. Debi Silber (episode 446 on Fr...
11/08/2025

You don’t have to wait for “rock bottom.” You can put the shovel down today.
I joined Dr. Debi Silber (episode 446 on From Betrayal to Breakthrough) to talk about addiction + betrayal—and why partners get cast as the villain (and how to reverse that).
We cover the exact tone, timing, and words that lower defenses and raise insight—without enabling.
▶️ Watch/listen: https://thepbtinstitute.com/446-addiction-and-betrayal-breaking-the-cycle-of-enabling-denial-and-despair-with-amber-hollingsworth/

Addiction and betrayal often go hand in hand. In this powerful episode, Dr. Debi Silber and addiction expert Amber Hollingsworth explore how to stop enabling, set healthy boundaries, and heal from the pain of loving someone with an addiction.

11/06/2025

Are they genuinely trying to change, or are they manipulating me to buy more time?
In this live stream, I'll help you understand:
� The difference between genuine effort and manipulation
� How to recognize the signs that your loved one is truly ready for change
� When "one more chance" is enabling vs. when it's supporting recovery
� The specific behaviors that indicate REAL change is happening
� How to set boundaries without guilt or abandoning your loved one
� What to do when you've given too many chances already
You'll learn how to:
→ Trust your instincts (they're probably right)
→ Stop the cycle of broken promises
→ Respond strategically instead of emotionally
→ Protect yourself while still loving them
If you're exhausted from the pattern of "I promise this time is different" followed by the same old behaviors, you need a clear framework for making this decision. I'll give you one.
This video is for you if:

You've said "this is the last time" multiple times
You suspect you're being manipulated but feel guilty for thinking it
You can't tell if they're trying or just telling you what you want to hear
You're losing hope but don't want to give up on them
Everyone has a different opinion and you don't know who to listen to

Drop your questions in the comments during the live stream and I'll answer them in real-time.

� RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Get Your Spouse To Face Their Alcohol Problem with our Motivation Unlocked Live Coaching Program: https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/motivation-unlocked-challenge

Recovery Coaching With Amber: https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/strengths-based-assessment

Advanced Skills Group for People with Addicted Loved Ones:
/https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/hff-membership

Soberlink: https://www.soberlink.com/amber

� SUBSCRIBE for more practical strategies for families dealing with addiction
� LIKE this video if you've struggled with the "one more chance" dilemma
� COMMENT below: How many chances have you given? (No judgment - just honest conve

� New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! �

10/23/2025

Learn how your addicted love one strategically fuels their addiction by provocatively engaging with us.

Resources Mentioned in the Video:

Beyond Boundaries: Self-Paced Online Course
Learn how to set healthy boundaries that protect your well-being and support your loved one’s recovery.
https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/beyond-boundaries-1

Advanced Skills Membership
Access live coaching calls, advanced training, and a supportive community to help you navigate addiction recovery.
https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/hff-membership

Free Downloadable Resources
Get tools and guides to help you manage addiction challenges in your family.
https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/free-resources

Make an Appointment with a Specialist
Get personalized guidance from one of our addiction recovery experts.
https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/consultations

🚀 It’s here! Motivation Unlocked starts TODAY!I’ll be live soon, walking you through how to get your partner from defens...
10/20/2025

🚀 It’s here! Motivation Unlocked starts TODAY!
I’ll be live soon, walking you through how to get your partner from defensive to decision about their drinking.

If you’ve been living in limbo, today’s the start of something different.
It’s not too late to join us! 💙
👉 https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/motivation-unlocked-challenge

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Hope For Families Recovery Center is dedicated to helping families find the right information and resources in the fight against addictive disease. This page is designed to keep visitors up to date on addiction and recovery treatment resources and supports. There so many people and families struggling with addiction, and we believe that people don’t have to “hit bottom” to get better. Families can begin the process of recovery at any point. We are dedicated to helping people beat addiction BEFORE they loose everything.

Whether you or your loved one is struggling with alcohol abuse, drug abuse, shopping addiction, sex/pornography addiction, or any other compulsive behavior, there is hope! Our clinical staff are trained in the treatment mental health and addictions. We hope you find this page helpful no matter where you are in your journey.

For more information (for yourself or a loved one) on how to get sober, visit https://www.hopeforfamiliesrecoverycenter.com

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