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 listeners to consider the broader human cost of public scrutiny. Amanda advocates for a shift in societal attitudes towards addiction, promoting human-first language and to support those in need. Let's change the conversation and let people know it's ok to put their hand up for support - the individuals and the families. Let's offer families and individuals a life raft here. Let's all be part of the change in conversations around addiction, at the dinner table, the water cooler and on the sports people. Let's get around people and let them know we have got them. Show Notes: If you'd like to implement what have been learning on the podcast ... Be the first to know when the doors open to the Kind and Evidenced based program for loved ones and spouses of those struggling with addiction or in recovery - The three month Pathway to Wellness Program. <a href="https://www.addictionmakesthree.com/programwaitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Drop your details here</a>. I love getting mail! Send me an email <a href="mailto:%20amanda@addictionmakesthree.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or amanda@addictionmakesthree.com <a href="https://instagram.com/addictionmakesthree/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Are we Instagram friends?</a> Book in a friendly chat about your situation and how it can be better: <a href="https://addictionmakesthree.as.me/friendlychat" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to find a time</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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 listeners to consider the broader human cost of public scrutiny. Amanda advocates for a shift in societal attitudes towards addiction, promoting human-first language and to support those in need. Let's change the conversation and let people know it's ok to put their hand up for support - the individuals and the families. Let's offer families and individuals a life raft here. Let's all be part of the change in conversations around addiction, at the dinner table, the water cooler and on the sports people. Let's get around people and let them know we have got them. Show Notes: If you'd like to implement what have been learning on the podcast ... Be the first to know when the doors open to the Kind and Evidenced based program for loved ones and spouses of those struggling with addiction or in recovery - The three month Pathway to Wellness Program. Drop your details here. I love getting mail! Send me an email here or amanda@addictionmakesthree.com Are we Instagram friends? Book in a friendly chat about your situation and how it can be better: Click here to find a time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 listeners to consider the broader human cost of public scrutiny. Amanda advocates for a shift in societal attitudes towards addiction, promoting human-first language and to support those in need. Let's change the conversation and let people know it's ok to put their hand up for support - the individuals and the families. Let's offer families and individuals a life raft here. Let's all be part of the change in conversations around addiction, at the dinner table, the water cooler and on the sports people. Let's get around people and let them know we have got them. Show Notes: If you'd like to implement what have been learning on the podcast ... Be the first to know when the doors open to the Kind and Evidenced based program for loved ones and spouses of those struggling with addiction or in recovery - The three month Pathway to Wellness Program. <a href="https://www.addictionmakesthree.com/programwaitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer">Drop your details here</a>. I love getting mail! Send me an email <a href="mailto:%20amanda@addictionmakesthree.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a> or amanda@addictionmakesthree.com <a href="https://instagram.com/addictionmakesthree/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Are we Instagram friends?</a> Book in a friendly chat about your situation and how it can be better: <a href="https://addictionmakesthree.as.me/friendlychat" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to find a time</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

25 - Compassion over Clickbait:   How we talk about addiction matters

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.Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Show links <ul><li>I love connecting with the lovely listeners here, so head over to Instagram and let's be friends: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/addictionmakesthree/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/addictionmakesthree/</a></li><li>Ready to think about what could help? Book in a friendly chat: <a href="https://addictionmakesthree.as.me/friendlychat" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://addictionmakesthree.as.me/friendlychat</a></li></ul> If you'd like to implement what have been learning on the podcast Join the waitlist for the next Pathway to Wellness Coaching Program: <a href="https://www.addictionmakesthree.com/waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.addictionmakesthree.com/waitlist</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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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. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Show links I love connecting with the lovely listeners here, so head over to Instagram and let's be friends: https://instagram.com/addictionmakesthree/Ready to think about what could help? Book in a friendly chat: https://addictionmakesthree.as.me/friendlychat If you'd like to implement what have been learning on the podcast Join the waitlist for the next Pathway to Wellness Coaching Program: https://www.addictionmakesthree.com/waitlist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Show links <ul><li>I love connecting with the lovely listeners here, so head over to Instagram and let's be friends: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/addictionmakesthree/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://instagram.com/addictionmakesthree/</a></li><li>Ready to think about what could help? Book in a friendly chat: <a href="https://addictionmakesthree.as.me/friendlychat" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://addictionmakesthree.as.me/friendlychat</a></li></ul> If you'd like to implement what have been learning on the podcast Join the waitlist for the next Pathway to Wellness Coaching Program: <a href="https://www.addictionmakesthree.com/waitlist" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.addictionmakesthree.com/waitlist</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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