Amanda Lockyer

Addiction Makes Three

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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 o...

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Amanda Lockyer

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3: Where is my lasagne? 24.10.2023 27:29

In episode 3 I am asking the question - "where is my gawd damn lasagne?" As I dig into the archives (Again) and find a blog post that I wrote back in October 2019, titled, "No lasagne for you!" A blog post that I never posted... because I decided against doing a blog! And why... why when we are in some of the toughest, most confusing, exhausting and scary times of our life, do we not have people l...

2 - The Blurry Beginning: How to Spot the Early Signs of Addiction without blaming yourself 17.10.2023 18:47

The early signs of addiction are rarely obvious. They’re blurry, confusing, and often dismissed as “not a big deal.” But here’s the truth: if someone’s behaviour is causing you pain, it’s a problem even if they don’t see it that way. In this episode, Amanda explores: The “slow burn” beginning of addiction (and why you don’t need to pinpoint when it started) Why denial feels safe (and why it also k...

1 - Introducing Me and Addiction Makes Three 07.10.2023 24:12

This is the one time back story of how I got to be here. In the first episode I go into my own personal back story of how I got to be here. The kid with braces and slight people pleasing tendencies with a lovely famiy unit. The education system I went through and my lived adult experiences that brought me to where I am today. Context is everything, my story and my life is going to be different to...

Trailer - Addiction Makes Three 28.09.2023 6:04

On this ground breaking show we are opening the door, and pulling back the covers and embarking on brave and courageous conversations, talking all things loving someone struggling with addiction. Because not talking about it isn't helping anyone. These are authentic, raw and real conversations that shed a light on what the reality is on this side of the addiction conversation. And in having these...