{"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":"85 - The Part No One Talks About Series: Sobriety Doesn’t Fix the Relationship","slug":"85-the-part-no-one-talks-about-series-sobriety-doesn-t-fix-the-relationship","published_at":"2026-04-26T00:56:26+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/addiction-makes-three-6629851/85-the-part-no-one-talks-about-series-sobriety-doesn-t-fix-the-relationship","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/addiction-makes-three-6629851","url":"https://shows.acast.com/addiction-makes-three/episodes/85-the-part-no-one-talks-about-series-sobriety-doesnt-fix-th","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6515527d3d898a0011b410e3/e/69ed61e76e5b90839ac59e9e/media.mp3","summary":"You thought sobriety would change everything. I know I did... That once they stopped drinking… you’d finally feel better. More relaxed. More connected. Less on edge. But what happens when sobriety comes… and your relationship still doesn’t feel right? In this episode of The Part No One Talks About series, we’re talking about something that can feel confronting—but incredibly important to understand: Sobriety doesn’t automatically fix a relationship. Because while it might remove the chaos… it doesn’t undo the impact. What we are talking about in this episode Why sobriety doesn’t automatically rebuild trust The difference between stopping the behaviour and repairing the relationship Why you might still feel disconnected, guarded, or unsure How survival mode patterns can continue even after things improve What actually needs to happen for a relationship to move forward Because... You can want something for so long… and finally get it… And still feel like something isn’t quite right. That doesn’t make you ungrateful. And it doesn’t mean something is wrong with you. It means there’s more work to be done than just sobriety. If you’re in that in-between space… where things are “better”… but not actually good … And you’re thinking: “I don’t want 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…","meta_description":"You thought sobriety would change everything. I know I did... That once they stopped drinking… you’d finally feel better. More relaxed. More connected. 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