{"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":"84 - The Part No One Talks About Series: When Sobriety Isn’t What You Expected","slug":"84-the-part-no-one-talks-about-series-when-sobriety-isn-t-what-you-expected","published_at":"2026-04-23T08:45:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/addiction-makes-three-6629851/84-the-part-no-one-talks-about-series-when-sobriety-isn-t-what-you-expected","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/addiction-makes-three-6629851","url":"https://shows.acast.com/addiction-makes-three/episodes/84-the-part-no-one-talks-about","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6515527d3d898a0011b410e3/e/69e84141289eeb2c7b6333e4/media.mp3","summary":"You thought sobriety would change everything. That once they stopped drinking… you’d finally feel better. More relaxed. More connected. Less on edge. But what happens when that moment comes… and you still don’t feel okay? In this episode of The Part No One Talks About series, we’re talking about something that can feel incredibly confusing: When sobriety isn’t the relief you expected. Because while things might look better on paper… Inside, you might still feel: On edge Hyper-aware Like you’re waiting for something to go wrong Unable to fully relax And no one really prepares you for that. 🎧 In this episode, we cover: Why sobriety doesn’t automatically create calm for you The difference between sobriety and recovery Why your nervous system doesn’t “switch off” overnight What happens when your wellbeing is tied to their behaviour Why you might still be showing up in survival mode The hidden impact of years of unpredictability, stress and bracing Because Honestly... You can be in a better situation…and still not feel okay. And that doesn’t mean something is wrong with you. It means you’ve been carrying a lot. If this resonates… If you’re sitting there thinking: “I don’t want to do another year feeling like this…” I’ve created a live workshop for you: “How to Live This Year Differently: Whether your loved one is sober or not” It’s about steadying you. Inside, we’ll focus on: Feeling less reactive and more grounded Supporting yourself without burning out Creating small but powerful shifts that change your day-to-day Because when you’re steady? Everything changes. 👉 Reserve your spot Or DM me “WORKSHOP” on Instagram and I’ll send it to you. This workshop is for spouses navigating addiction or sobriety at any stage. You will leave with practical tools to: • Reduce reacti…","meta_description":"You thought sobriety would change everything. That once they stopped drinking… you’d finally feel better. More relaxed. More connected. Less on edge. 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