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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Show links
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 55
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
34 - “Thoughts and Prayers” Won’t fix this
When you're in the thick of a loved one's addiction, the last thing you need is a polite platitude.
“Thoughts and prayers.”
We’ve all heard it. Maybe we’ve even said it. But in the face of real crisis,…
33 - You’re not their rehab
Have you ever felt like you’re carrying the weight of your loved one's addiction? Like if you just loved them enough, supported them enough, or said the right thing, they’d finally change?
You’re not…
32 - What cyclones teach us about a loved ones addiction
Listening live... join the free 60 minute workshop - Boundaries That Build Connection & Protect Your Peace: Why They Matter, What Works, & How to Set Them Without Guilt
Happening on March 10th and 11t…
31- The Hidden Impact of Labels in Addiction
Listening live... join the free 60 minute workshop - Boundaries That Build Connection & Protect Your Peace: Why They Matter, What Works, & How to Set Them Without Guilt
Happening on March 10th and 11t…
30 - Why boundaries matter way more than we think
Boundaries, they are the gift that gives, but also... can have us tripping up over ourselves and have us in a tale spin of confusion.
Have you ever felt guilty for setting boundaries? Or wondered w…
29 - Loving someone in addiction is like living two lives
Your life looks good on the outside—successful, capable, and "fine." But inside? It feels like a constant battle.
Loving someone struggling with addiction comes with an exhausting double life. You’re …
28 - Your unexpected resentment in Their recovery
Your partner has finally gone to rehab... you've navigated the minefield of addiction and all it's chaos and have been supportive, and while you want to be hopeful, you can't ignore the resentment cr…
27 - Should You Leave or Stay? Why That’s Not the Only Question
You are in a relationship with someone who is struggling with addiction, or is navigating recovery...
And you are wondering if this is it? Is this what life is now? Is this it? Is this enough?
You’re s…
26 - Why waiting for them to get sober is going to be too late
Are you waiting, hoping, and holding your breath for your loved one to get sober, believing that once they do, everything will be okay? In this episode, I dive into why waiting for sobriety to "fix" …
25 - Compassion over Clickbait: How we talk about addiction matters
In this episode, Amanda discusses the impact of media portrayals on individuals struggling with addiction and mental health issues. She emphasises the need for compassion over sensationalism, urging …
24 - Why you need to shift the focus for better outcomes
Join the Free Workshop "Three essential steps to support your Loved One through Addiction or Recovery (without losing yourself in the process)
Happening on 14th/15th November
If you can’t make it live…
23 - How to get through a relapse without losing hope
In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into a fear that many face in the journey of supporting a loved one with addiction: relapse.
Whether your loved one has relapsed before, or you’re constantly worr…
22 - Are you on Addiction Autopilot?
In this episode, I chat about the concept of "addiction autopilot"—a term I’ve coined to describe the ingrained, habitual behaviours many of us adopt when living with a loved one struggling with addi…
21 - Is your loved ones addiction or problematic behaviour a problem?
In this episode, I am diving deep into the complexities of recognising problematic behaviour in loved ones, when dealing with addiction and recovery.
I highlight the emotional toll such behaviours can…
20 - You’ll achieve more in 1 year focusing on your own wellbeing...
And I know you are going to ask… BUT HOW do I do that when addiction throws its chaos around?! How can I focus on me?
And I know. I've been there too... not knowing what to do. It can feel impossible…
19 - Debunking the myth of enabling in addiction
In this episode we have the necessary conversation debunking the myth that supporting someone struggling with addiction is enabling their behaviour.
The term 'enabling' perpetuates shame and stigma an…
18: Rehab from the other side - Part 3
In this episode, I discuss what rehab looks like after someone comes home and the importance of doing your own work. Emphasising that rehab is not a silver bullet and that both the person in recovery…
17: Rehab from the other side Part 2
This is rehab from the other side... from the lived experience of a loved one on the 'outside'.
This is a personal episode for me, as I dig into the memory box and go back to the rehab time, and the (…
16: Rehab from the other side - Part 1
This is rehab from the other side... from the lived experience of a loved one on the 'outside'.
This is a personal episode for me, as I dig into the memory box and go back to the rehab time, and the (…
15: What got you here won't get you there
A bit of a pointy episode today.
Because while I want to shine a light on this side of addiction. If this is impacting your life, I actually want to help you.
So here it is.
"What got you here, won't ge…