#93- Family Support AF

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  Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midlife-af-podcast/id1649673705