{"podcast":{"title":"Inside The Mind Of An Addict","slug":"inside-the-mind-of-an-addict-6321418","podcast_index_feed_id":6321418,"rss_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/2147512044/feed","website_url":"https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/podcasts/inside-the-mind-of-an-addict","image_url":"https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/site/126429/podcasts/2da1878-fe6f-5c18-274e-5cb02b3783a6_5_steps_ahead_.png","author":"Amber Hollingsworth","episode_count":162,"summary":"Master Addiction Counselor Amber Hollingsworth teaches you how to recover your loved one from addiction. You'll discover the secret to breaking through denial, finding your loved one's motivation, and helping them get their life back on track. New episodes are released every Thursday. For Additional Information and Resources visit our website: https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inside-the-mind-of-an-addict-6321418"},"episode":{"title":"Don't Go Silent. Get Strategic","slug":"don-t-go-silent-get-strategic","published_at":"2026-04-22T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inside-the-mind-of-an-addict-6321418/don-t-go-silent-get-strategic","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inside-the-mind-of-an-addict-6321418","url":"https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/podcasts/inside-the-mind-of-an-addict/episodes/2149194906","audio_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/medias/2149194906.mp3","summary":"Silence can feel like the safest option—but most of the time, it only protects the problem. When you hold back what needs to be said, nothing actually changes. In this episode, we talk about how staying quiet can unintentionally reinforce unhealthy patterns and keep you stuck in the same cycle. You’ll learn why avoiding difficult conversations often leads to more frustration, resentment, and disconnection—and what to do instead. This isn’t about saying more, it’s about saying it better . We walk through a smarter way to communicate—one that reduces defensiveness, keeps conversations productive, and helps you actually be heard without making things worse. If you’ve been walking on eggshells or are unsure how to speak up without blowing things up, this episode will give you a better approach. Helpful resources: https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/beyond-boundaries-1   https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/hff-membership   https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/consultations  ","meta_description":"Silence can feel like the safest option—but most of the time, it only protects the problem. When you hold back what needs to be said, nothing actually cha…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1174,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/inside-the-mind-of-an-addict-6321418/episodes/don-t-go-silent-get-strategic/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inside-the-mind-of-an-addict-6321418/don-t-go-silent-get-strategic.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}