How to Help Without Enabling: Addiction Coach Conrad Tracey
Soberly Speaking28 Sep 2025

How to Help Without Enabling: Addiction Coach Conrad Tracey

⁠Conrad Tracey⁠ joins me again on the podcast, this time in the studio. He’s an addiction coach whose own story of transformation shapes the way he helps others break free from dependency.

We talked about what it takes to become an addiction coach, the emotional challenges of working with people in deep addiction, how families can support without enabling, setting boundaries without guilt, and staying connected through recovery.

We also touched on socialising sober, from handling events when everyone else is drinking to shutting down those relentless “just one drink” comments, plus the biggest misconceptions about addiction that frustrate him most.


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Trigger warning: This episode discusses substance abuse.


Ready to share your story? Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@soberlyspeaking.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠


Disclaimer: The stories and experiences shared in this episode are personal accounts told in good faith. While we strive to present these narratives accurately, the views and claims expressed are those of the individuals involved and have not been independently verified. Soberly Speaking and its host, Julia Rangiheuea, do not take responsibility for the accuracy or validity of the information shared. Listener discretion is advised.

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