Addiction Makes Three
Addiction Makes Three The Podcast, with Amanda Lockyer is dedicated to shining a light and understanding the lesser talked about side of addiction. The real impact it has on the partners and families of those that struggle with addiction.
Are you struggling with a partners addiction and feel at a complete loss as to what to do?
You feel like you have no one to turn to and are worried you'll be judged or your partner will be judged. It can feel like no one understands what you are going through and no one could really imagine what this is really like.
We will cover what it is truly like to be on the other side of a loved one struggling with addiction or navigating recovery. We will also dive deep on tools, ideas and strategies that will really help you whether you are at the confusing beginning the messy middle or through the other side, including practical tips and ways that you can actually get back to living again, regardless of the path your partner chooses.
I will share my own lived experiences and expertise as an Addiction Relationship Coach and Wife of someone someone that struggled with addiction and we will have experts and guests that can share their expertise and experience in this space too so that you truly know you are not alone and know that there are things you can do to help you, your family and your partner - whether you choose to stay in the relationship, leave or leave for now.
For more information and support and to find out how you can work with me for 1:1 and group coaching, check out the website or find me on Instagram.
New episodes weekly.
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 55
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
54 - What Real Support Looks Like (Without the Shame of ‘Enabling’)
You’re trying to love someone through addiction and you’re exhausted.
Because helping someone you love should feel good… right?
In this episode, I go deeper on the conversation from Episode 19 and talk…
53 - Are You Gaslighting Yourself? The Quiet Habit Keeping You Stuck
When someone you love struggles with addiction, there’s often a voice in your head that says:
“Maybe I’m overreacting.”
“Maybe it’s not that bad.”
“Maybe I’m the problem.”
💥 That, my friend, is self-g…
52 - What If Waiting Is the Most Dangerous Choice?
Are you stuck waiting for your loved one to drink less, admit they have a problem, or finally change?
If you’ve been whispering “maybe this is just my lot in life”... this episode is for you.
I am gett…
51 - The Hidden Cost of Staying Quiet About Addiction (Your Silence Is Not Strength)
When you’re living alongside a loved one’s addiction, staying quiet can feel like the safest choice. You tell yourself you’re protecting them, your family, and yourself. You don’t want to make things…
50 - Why You Can’t Find Peace Without Discomfort
You just want peace.
Peace in your home. Peace in your relationship. Peace in your body.
But here’s the hard truth no one talks about:
The real peace?
It’s on the other side of discomfort.
In this milesto…
49 - Are You Still Getting It All Done But Falling Apart Inside?
You’re holding it all together... the work, the parenting, the appointments, the appearances. But behind closed doors, you’re exhausted, anxious, and quietly crumbling under the weight of your part…
48 - Why Sobriety Isn’t the Finish Line: The Truth About Addiction & Relationships
You’ve been holding on hoping that once your partner gets sober, everything will fall back into place. But what happens when that day finally comes… and nothing feels better?
In this raw and honest ep…
47 - 11 Subtle Signs Your Partner’s Addiction Is Controlling Your Life
If you’re lying awake at night wondering “Is it really that bad?”, “Am I overreacting?”, or “How did I even get here?” this episode is for you.
In this powerful and compassionate solo episode, Amanda …
46 - Is this addiction or am I overreacting?
Ever caught yourself thinking, “Surely this isn’t happening in my family… right?” Or feeling like you’re walking on eggshells, second-guessing everything while everyone else insists things are “fine”…
45 - How to Support Your Kids When Their Other Parent Is Struggling With Addiction
This one’s for the Mother's navigating the unspoken and the unimaginable - the emotional toll of supporting your children when their other parent is struggling with addiction.
In today’s heartfelt epi…
44 - It’s July and I’m already dreading Christmas
If you're already worrying about the holidays, you're not alone. In this episode, we unpack why Christmas and family events can feel heavy when you're navigating a loved one’s addiction or recovery.
…
43 - Why everyone has opinions (and none of them help)
You’re confused. You’re exhausted. It's a lot right now - addiction, recovery and everything in betwen, and what do you do? You message someone for advice - your sister, your cousin, a friend, a Face…
42 - How many chances is too many?
If you've ever found yourself asking, "Should I give them another chance?" you are not alone, and this episode is for you.
You're not weak for hoping things will change. You're not naïve for wanting t…
41 - Why “Have You Been Drinking?” Is the Wrong Question
Why “Have You Been Drinking?” Is the Wrong Question And what to say instead when your gut already knows.
It’s the question you’ve asked more times than you care to admit: “Have you been drinking?”
I've…
40 - I’m Smart, So Why Do I Feel So Stuck? (What I Wish I Knew Sooner)
You’re smart. Successful. Switched on.
So how did you end up here, silently carrying the emotional weight of your partner’s addiction, second-guessing yourself by the hour, and quietly asking: How cou…
39 - Want to Help Them Get or Stay Sober? Start Here
You love them.... More than anything.
And you’d do anything to help them find their way through this. To get sober. Stay sober. Choose recovery. Stay in recovery.
But if you're honest?
You're exhausted.
…
38 - The Addiction Side of Addiction: What It Really Takes to Change – with Jack from Real Drug Talk
You’ve heard the term rock bottom - but what does that actually mean, how can we change the lens and what really helps someone change?
In this raw and eye-opening episode, I’m joined by Jack from Real…
37 - Why You Can’t Say the Right Thing? (Especially When It Matters Most)
Have you ever walked away from a conversation with a loved one in active addiction/navigating recovery thinking...
“Why didn’t I just say what I meant?”
“Why do I always say that when I know it doesn't…
36 - From Chaos to Courage: Carol’s Story of Choosing Peace
When you’re in the thick of it navigating a partner’s addiction, it can feel like you’re the only one carrying the weight. The guilt. The confusion. The hope. The heartbreak. The double life of keepi…
35 - When You’re Scared to Set the Boundary… Start Here
If the thought of setting a boundary leaves you spiralling, freezing, or avoiding the conversation altogether… you’re in the right place.
I know it's hard, and you don't want to be here or to have to …