What if the way we talk about addiction recovery is actually pushing people away from getting help?

In this episode of The Hanley Effect, Dr. John Dyben sits down with Amber Hollingsworth, LPC, MAC, LPS, founder of Hope for Families Recovery Consultants, and creator of the popular YouTube channel Put the Shovel Down.

With more than two decades of experience working with individuals and families affected by substance use disorder, Amber shares a refreshingly hopeful and practical perspective on addiction, recovery, and family dynamics. Together, she and Dr. Dyben explore why “waiting for rock bottom” can be dangerous, how families can positively influence a loved one toward change, and why compassion and humility are essential in recovery conversations.

Amber also opens up about growing up in a family impacted b ...