{"podcast":{"title":"Addiction Makes Three","slug":"addiction-makes-three-6629851","podcast_index_feed_id":6629851,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6515527d3d898a0011b410e3","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/addiction-makes-three","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1695891435732-07fddb99dce97fce2bd453b60a363415.jpeg","author":"Amanda Lockyer","episode_count":106,"summary":"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 experie…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-26T22:21:09.719411+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/addiction-makes-three-6629851"},"episode":{"title":"105 - I Don't Know What To Do.   Finding Clarity When You Love Someone With Addiction","slug":"105-i-don-t-know-what-to-do-finding-clarity-when-you-love-someone-with-addiction","published_at":"2026-07-25T22:46:58+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/addiction-makes-three-6629851/105-i-don-t-know-what-to-do-finding-clarity-when-you-love-someone-with-addiction","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/addiction-makes-three-6629851","url":"https://shows.acast.com/addiction-makes-three/episodes/105-i-dont-know-what-to-do-finding-clarity-when-you-love-som","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6515527d3d898a0011b410e3/e/6a653c57a7fbf9da14b5759a/media.mp3","summary":"One of the most common things I hear from partners and family members is... \"I don't know what to do anymore.\" If you've ever found yourself wondering: Should I stay or leave? How do I support someone with addiction? What boundaries should I set? Should I tell the kids? How do I know if I'm doing the right thing? ...this episode is for you. Living alongside addiction is exhausting. You're often carrying the emotional weight of the family, trying to protect your children, making impossible decisions, and second-guessing yourself every step of the way. In this episode, I share why feeling confused doesn't mean you're weak or incapable. It often means you've been carrying far too much for far too long. We'll talk about: Why \"I don't know what to do\" is such a common experience Decision fatigue and emotional overwhelm Why clarity feels impossible when you're in survival mode The hidden impact of hypervigilance How to stop trying to solve the next ten years A gentler question that can help you find your next step If you've been searching for answers while supporting a loved one with alcohol or drug addiction, I hope this episode helps you feel a little less alone. 🌿 Looking for more support? 👉 Discovery to Recovery If this episode resonated and you're wondering, \"Where do I even begin?\" , Discovery to Recovery is your first step out of chaos and into feeling steady. Designed for partners and family members affected by addiction, this self-paced programme helps you move out of survival mode, understand what's happening, quiet the overwhelm, and begin making small choices and decisions from a place of clarity instead of fear. If you're feeling stuck, constantly overthinking, or unsure what to do next, this is where I'd encourage you to start. 👉 Recovery Reclaimed If you've al…","meta_description":"One of the most common things I hear from partners and family members is... \"I don't know what to do anymore.\" If you've ever found yourself wondering: Sh…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1457,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/addiction-makes-three-6629851/episodes/105-i-don-t-know-what-to-do-finding-clarity-when-you-love-someone-with-addiction/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/addiction-makes-three-6629851/105-i-don-t-know-what-to-do-finding-clarity-when-you-love-someone-with-addiction.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}