34 - “Thoughts and Prayers” Won’t fix this

What families facing addiction really need

Episode 34 of the Addiction Makes Three podcast, hosted by Amanda Lockyer, titled "34 - “Thoughts and Prayers” Won’t fix this" was published on May 8, 2025 and runs 11 minutes.

May 8, 2025 ·11m · Addiction Makes Three

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Summary

When you're in the thick of a loved one's addiction, the last thing you need is a polite platitude.“Thoughts and prayers.”We’ve all heard it. Maybe we’ve even said it. But in the face of real crisis, real grief, and real chaos, it’s just not enough.This isn’t about religion or belief. It’s about presence vs platitudes.You’ll hear:Why “thoughts and prayers” often land as dismissive, even when well-intendedWhat families impacted by addiction really needHow addiction struggles are treated differently than other illness or tragedy—and why that needs to changeTangible ways to lean in and offer meaningful support (even if you don’t have all the answers)If you’ve ever felt abandoned in your hardest moments, or unsure how to support someone else through theirs, then this one’s for you.Because we need more than thoughts and prayers.Let’s Connect:If this episode hit home, send me a message on Instagram @addictionmakesthree and let me know what resonated most. I love hearing from you.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 [email protected] you want to have a friendly chat about your current situation and what the next best steps could be: Click here to find a time and we can chat about it. No pressure, just a soft place to land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

When you're in the thick of a loved one's addiction, the last thing you need is a polite platitude.

“Thoughts and prayers.”

We’ve all heard it. Maybe we’ve even said it. But in the face of real crisis, real grief, and real chaos, it’s just not enough.

This isn’t about religion or belief. It’s about presence vs platitudes.

You’ll hear:

Why “thoughts and prayers” often land as dismissive, even when well-intended
What families impacted by addiction really need
How addiction struggles are treated differently than other illness or tragedy—and why that needs to change
Tangible ways to lean in and offer meaningful support (even if you don’t have all the answers)

If you’ve ever felt abandoned in your hardest moments, or unsure how to support someone else through theirs, then this one’s for you.

Because we need more than thoughts and prayers.

Let’s Connect:

If this episode hit home, send me a message on Instagram @addictionmakesthree and let me know what resonated most. I love hearing from you.

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 [email protected]

If you want to have a friendly chat about your current situation and what the next best steps could be: Click here to find a time and we can chat about it. No pressure, just a soft place to land.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.