Description

In this episode, I sit down with Amanda Lockyer, an expert on supporting families and spouses of those struggling with addiction. Amanda shares her personal journey and insights on navigating the complexities of relationships affected by addiction. We discuss the challenges of enabling, setting boundaries, and prioritising self-care while supporting a loved one.

Key takeaways: 

• Addiction impacts the whole family, not just the individual struggling
• The pursuit of "fixing" a loved one's addiction can become all-consuming
• Labeling and shaming are unhelpful approaches when supporting someone with addiction
• Setting healthy boundaries is crucial but requires self-awareness and practice
• Recovery is a journey, not a destination - for both the individual and their loved ones
• Self-care and maintaining your own well-being is essential when supporting someone else
• Connection with boundaries is key in supporting a loved one with addiction

Episode links & Resources

• Learn more about Amanda at https://www.addictionmakesthree.com/ 
• Follow Amanda on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/addictionmakesthree/ 
• Learn more about Emma Gilmour at: www.hoperisingcoaching.com
• Follow Emma Gilmour on insta @hoperisingcoaching

My Upcoming Coached Events & Programs:

• Join Emma's VIP ELITE experience here: https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/offers/k7AXMNPG 
• Join Emma's Be The Lighthouse membership here: https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/bethelighthouse 
• Get Emma's Visualisation audio download at https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/northstarvisualisation 
• Emma's Awareness worksheets for people wanting to prepare prior to taking a break from drinking or reduce their drinking by being more mindful about what and why they drink https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/awareness-worksheets-opt-in 
• Emma's 5 Day Alcohol Reset for people looking to take a quick reset https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/fivedayreset 
• Join The Self-Paced Great Aussie Alcohol Experiment at https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/aae 

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