{"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":102,"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":"2026-06-25T00:19:42.483411+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/addiction-makes-three-6629851"},"episode":{"title":"79 - \"I Can’t Do Another Year Like This” When You’re Exhausted Living with Addiction","slug":"79-i-can-t-do-another-year-like-this-when-you-re-exhausted-living-with-addiction","published_at":"2026-02-18T08:42:21+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/addiction-makes-three-6629851/79-i-can-t-do-another-year-like-this-when-you-re-exhausted-living-with-addiction","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/addiction-makes-three-6629851","url":"https://shows.acast.com/addiction-makes-three/episodes/i-cant-do-another-year-like-this-when-youre-exhausted-living","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6515527d3d898a0011b410e3/e/69957b6e3ba25772fe0f0e57/media.mp3","summary":"You’re tired. I know you are. Not just “busy” tired. Not just “it’s been a long week” tired. You are life + Addiction tired. You’re exhausted from holding everything together, for everyone, for years. If you’re living alongside addiction, whether your loved one is in active addiction, early sobriety, or years into recovery, and you feel like you’re walking on eggshells, holding your breath and constantly bracing… this episode is for you. In this conversation, we talk about: The hidden toll of hypervigilance and over-functioning Why sobriety alone doesn’t automatically make your life feel better The trap of “I’ll feel better when…” How survival mode becomes your default What last year actually cost you And the question most people are too scared to ask themselves: Is this good enough? If you’ve caught yourself thinking, “I can’t do another year like this…” but you don’t want pressure, ultimatums, or someone telling you what to do… This episode is your pause. Because your life does not have to stay on hold while you wait for someone else to change. 💛 The Workshop On February 24th/25th, I’m hosting a private workshop: How to Live This Year Differently ( Whether Your Loved One Is Sober or Not) This isn’t about fixing anyone. It’s not about confrontation. It’s not about making big, scary decisions. It’s a space to: Breathe Reflect on what last year took from you Gently identify what needs to shift Take back responsibility for your own steadiness and wellbeing You don’t need a plan. You don’t need your ducks in a row. You just need a little space. If you know you can’t do another year on addiction autopilot… 👉 Join us here: Reserve your spot Can't make it live? Register for the workshop and you'll get the replay in your inbox shortly afterwards. Let's connect on In…","meta_description":"You’re tired. I know you are. Not just “busy” tired. Not just “it’s been a long week” tired. You are life + Addiction tired. 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