Your Addicted Loved One Says They're Ready to Change? Do THIS Next!

Send us Fan Mail They Finally Said Yes to Rehab… Now What? You've waited months, maybe even years, to hear your addicted loved one say, "I'm ready to get help." And then, just like that, they change their mind. Why does this happen? And what can you do differently when that window of willingness finally opens? In this episode of the Get Unhooked Podcast, Jason Coombs breaks down the Preparation Stage of Change—one of the most hopeful, yet fragile, stages of addiction recovery. Drawing from his personal journey through five treatment programs and years of helping individuals and families navigate addiction, Jason introduces his READY framework: five practical skills to help families recognize genuine signs of readiness, support their loved one's recovery plans, anticipate obstacles, and encourage action without resorting to pressure or control. You'll discover why taking over someone's recovery plan can actually backfire, how to respond when fear and second thoughts show up, and why lending someone your belief in them can be more powerful than another lecture about their consequences. Jason also shares the remarkable story of the friend who helped him enter treatment for the last time—and what that experience taught him about being prepared when someone is finally willing to accept help. The biggest takeaway? You cannot make someone choose recovery. But you can prepare yourself to respond with confidence, compassion, and healthy boundaries when they're ready. If you're exhausted from the emotional roller coaster of broken promises and false starts, this conversation will help you replace some of that anxiety with a practical plan. Additional Resources: Visit brickhouserecovery.com to learn more about Brick House Recovery. Explore the Serenity Circle, a supportive community for families navigating a loved one's addiction. Read Jason's book, Unhooked: How to Help an Addicted Loved One Recover , available on Amazon and Audible. Because learning to help your loved one shouldn't mean losing yourself in the process. Support the show Join Jason Coombs LIVE each week for tips and tricks and LIVE Q&A’s. Go to https://www.liveunhooked.com/live-unhooked . For information about treatment services visit https://www.brickhouserecovery.com/ For more information about Warrior Heart Bootcamp for men visit www.awarriorheart.com https://awarriorheart.com/ $100 DISCOUNT CODE for Warrior Heart = 2026Brick100 To learn more about the women’s retreat, Heart of a Woman: https://theheartofawoman.net/ $100 DISCOUNT CODE for Heart of a Woman = 2026Brick100