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”?

In this raw and real episode, Amanda speaks directly to the silent warriors - partners, loved ones, and family members of someone struggling with substance use or addiction.

Whether you use that word or not, if it feels like a problem for you? That’s enough.

This episode explores:

• The subtle signs something isn’t right (before the “big” moments happen)
• Why you don’t need a diagnosis or external validation to know what’s real
• The inner dialogue high-functioning, capable people often face in silence
• How to begin owning your experience—without waiting for someone else to change first

✨ Whether you're just starting to question things, or you’ve been quietly navigating this for a while, Amanda offers grounded insight, compassionate truth bombs, and a gentle but firm reminder:

You don’t need permission for this to be a problem for you.

🎧 Tune in if:

• You’ve ever Googled: “Is this addiction?”
• You feel isolated, confused, or even ashamed about what’s happening at home
• You’re ready to reclaim clarity, strength, and direction (without needing their buy-in first)

✨ For spouses and loved ones who are looking for resources and support:

If you haven’t the Crisis Conversation Guide (What to say and what not to say when addiction takes over) ? Grab it now—it’s free and full of practical scripts to help you say what you mean (even when it’s messy):

👉 Download the guide

📞 You can also book a friendly, no-pressure chat with Amanda and explore what support might look like - without doing this alone, because you know you’ve been trying ‘that way’ for long enough by now.

👉 Book in a friendly chat - Click here to find a time and let's talk about what's possible

📝 Or join the waitlist for Pathway to Wellness, my signature program designed to help you rebuild your life alongside (or beyond) a loved one’s addiction.

You can find your way through this. And you don’t have to do it alone.

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