This is a recording from a recent live training I hosted where I teach you 3 Steps To Move Your Partner Closer To Sobriety.

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In this episode, we tackle recap the previous podcast episodes, which are the steps needed to move your partner closer to sobriety.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, exhausted, or like nothing you do makes a difference, this episode is for you.

Ready for real answers and support from someone who has lived this (and is still married to her husband)? 

That's why I created my membership, Healing Together. Inside Healing Together, we focus on strategy, support, and real skills to help move your partner closer to sobriety while helping you feel steadier and more confident in how you respond.

• 10 Steps to Move Your Partner Closer to Sobriety course with on demand video trainings.
• 24/7 access to myself and my co-coach to get all your questions answered on how to help your partner and yourself.
• Monthly live skills sessions
• A community of over 200+ women choosing to stay
• Cancel anytime

 👉🏼 Join Healing Together Membership HERE for $37/month

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Are you stuck in a cycle of trying to control your partner’s drinking, only to feel exhausted, unheard, and defeated? What to do when they walk all over your "boundaries" is the podcast for women navigating the challenges of loving someone struggling with addiction—without losing themselves in the process.

Hosted by Mariah Kay, CRAFT Certified Coach and founder of Healing Together, this podcast explores how setting boundaries isn’t about pushing your partner away—it’s about creating real change, both in your life and in theirs.

In each episode, you’ll learn:
✅ How to set boundaries that actually work (without feeling guilty)
✅ The science-backed CRAFT method to influence change
✅ How to communicate in a way that moves your partner toward sobriety
✅ What to do when boundaries feel impossible or make things worse
✅ How to shift from exhaustion and resentment to confidence and peace

You don’t have to choose between helping them and helping yourself—you can do both. And it starts with boundaries.

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You’re ready for real change.
In yourself.
In how you feel.
In how you approach your partner’s addiction.

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"How To Get Your Partner To WANT TO Drink Less "

Addiction thrives in isolation, but connection is what truly fuels change. 💛 In this episode, we’re diving into why positive reinforcement is one of the most powerful tools you have—and how building meaningful, healthy connections can actually move your partner closer to recovery.

🎙️ You’ll learn:
✔️ Why punishment & ultimatums don’t work (and what does)
✔️ How to connect with them to reinforce non-drinking
✔️ Small shifts in connection that make a huge impact

This isn’t about ignoring the problem—it’s about shaping change in a way that lasts. Ready to use connection as your most powerful tool? Let’s talk about it.

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You’re ready for real change.In yourself.In how you feel.In how you approach your partner’s addiction.

If you want to feel confident and in control of your emotions—without the only option being to leave—then Healing Together is for you.

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📸 Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/myhusbandsaddiction⁠
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Podcast Title:

How to Talk About Their Drinking Without Defensiveness, Blame, or Being the Bad Guy

Talking about your partner’s drinking feels impossible—because every time you bring it up, it turns into a fight, they get defensive, or you’re suddenly the bad guy. Sound familiar?

In this episode, we’re breaking down the key communication skill that helps you talk about their drinking without blame, nagging, or conflict. Instead of diving into every step, I’m giving you a big-picture strategy—plus two game-changing techniques to test out today.

We’ll cover:
✔️ Why avoiding the conversation isn’t the answer—but how you do it matters.
✔️ The biggest mistake that shuts them down (and what to do instead).
✔️ The mindset shift that makes this skill work.
✔️ What changes before & after mastering this communication approach.
✔️ Real client examples of this skill in action.

This isn’t about being "nice"—it’s about being strategic. And when you learn how to communicate in a way that actually lands, you stop pushing them away—and start helping them move closer to change.

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📸 Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/myhusbandsaddiction⁠
🌍 Website: ⁠www.mariahkaycoaching.com⁠

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Denial isn’t just “I don’t have a problem.” It’s a complex, frustrating process that your partner moves through in stages. If you’ve ever felt stuck, wondering why they just can’t see it—this episode is for you.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the different levels of denial, what each stage looks like, and how you can support your partner’s journey without becoming the villain, the enabler, or the one carrying all the weight. You’ll learn:

✔️ Why calling them out doesn’t help—and what to do instead
✔️ How to stop slowing down their process (without realizing it)
✔️ Why the bargaining stage can last years—and how to gently speed it up
✔️ The key mindset shift that will help you stay sane while they move through denial
✔️ How to respond when they say, “I can fix this on my own”
✔️ The hardest stage: when they feel hopeless—and what you can do to help

Denial is frustrating, but it’s also part of the process. The good news? You can help them move forward—without pushing, nagging, or managing their drinking. Let’s talk about how.

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If you love someone struggling with addiction, you’re in the right place. I’m Mariah Kay—a CRAFT Certified Coach, founder of Healing Together, and someone who’s been in your shoes. For years, I begged, pleaded, and tried everything to get my husband to stop drinking, but nothing worked—until I found the CRAFT method. Now, he’s 11 months sober, and I’m here to share the science-backed strategies that actually help.

This podcast is your go-to place for support, guidance, and real-life tools to help you navigate your partner’s addiction—without losing yourself in the process. Together, we’ll break unhealthy cycles, set boundaries, and learn how to support our loved ones while protecting our own well-being.

💛 Join Healing Together – My Private Coaching Membership & Community 💛
✔️ 24/7 coaching & support
✔️ CRAFT-informed recovery skills
✔️ A private, supportive space for women navigating their partner’s addiction

👉 Start today: Healing Together Membership

🔗 Connect with me:
📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/myhusbandsaddiction
🌍 Website: www.mariahkaycoaching.com

Subscribe, follow, and let’s work together to move your partner closer to recovery—without sacrificing yourself in the process. 💛