Outsmarting Addiction with Hope, Compassion, and Strategy with Amber Hollingsworth

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In this compelling episode, Dr. Dan Peters sits down with Amber Hollingsworth , master addiction counselor, founder of Hope for Families Recovery Center , and creator of the wildly popular YouTube channel Put The Shovel Down. Amber tells Dr. Dan how she has been dealing with addiction her whole life! - she grew up in an addicted family and later became a Master Addiction Counselor. She understands addiction from both perspectives With over two decades of experience, Amber has helped thousands of families navigate the difficult journey of addiction recovery. Known for her relatable, practical, and compassionate approach, she shares how recovery is built not on coercion or “rock bottom,” but on trust, boundaries, and hope. Amber reminds us that you don’t have to hit bottom to choose recovery and that recovery isn’t linear. She shuns shame and tell us that you can decide to put the shovel down at any time. This conversation is full of practical strategies, deep wisdom, and hope for anyone touched by addiction, whether personally or through a loved one. For more information, visit , follow on Instagram @Puttheshoveldown , and watch on YouTube Put The Shovel Down .