{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6515527d3d898a0011b410e3/69e84141289eeb2c7b6333e4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"84 - The Part No One Talks About Series: When Sobriety Isn’t What You Expected","description":"<p>You thought sobriety would change everything.</p><p>That once they stopped drinking… you’d finally feel better.</p><p><br></p><p>More relaxed.</p><p>More connected.</p><p>Less on edge.</p><p><br></p><p>But what happens when that moment comes… and you <em>still</em> don’t feel okay?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of <em>The Part No One Talks About</em> series, we’re talking about something that can feel incredibly confusing:</p><p><br></p><p>When sobriety isn’t the relief you expected.</p><p>Because while things might look better on paper…</p><p>Inside, you might still feel:</p><ul><li>On edge</li><li>Hyper-aware</li><li>Like you’re waiting for something to go wrong</li><li>Unable to fully relax</li></ul><p><br></p><p>And no one really prepares you for that.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>🎧 In this episode, we cover:</h3><ul><li>Why sobriety doesn’t automatically create calm for you</li><li>The difference between sobriety and recovery</li><li>Why your nervous system doesn’t “switch off” overnight</li><li>What happens when your wellbeing is tied to their behaviour</li><li>Why you might still be showing up in survival mode</li><li>The hidden impact of years of unpredictability, stress and bracing</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>Because Honestly...</h3><p><br></p><p>You can be in a better situation…and still not feel okay.</p><p>And that doesn’t mean something is wrong with you.</p><p>It means you’ve been carrying a lot.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>If this resonates…</h3><p>If you’re sitting there thinking:</p><p>“I don’t want to do another year feeling like this…”</p><p>I’ve created a live workshop for you:</p><p><br></p><p><strong>“How to Live This Year Differently:&nbsp;Whether your loved one is sober or not”</strong></p><p><br></p><p>It’s about steadying you.</p><p><br></p><p>Inside, we’ll focus on:</p><ul><li>Feeling less reactive and more grounded</li><li>Supporting yourself without burning out</li><li>Creating small but powerful shifts that change your day-to-day</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Because when you’re steady?</p><p><br></p><p>Everything changes.</p><p><br></p><p>👉 <a href=\"https://www.addictionmakesthree.com/workshop\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Reserve your spot</a></p><p><br></p><p>Or DM me <strong>“WORKSHOP”</strong> on Instagram and I’ll send it to you.</p><p><br></p><p>This workshop is for spouses navigating addiction or sobriety at any stage.</p><p><br></p><p>You will leave with practical tools to:</p><p><br></p><p>• Reduce reactivity</p><p>• Calm your nervous system</p><p>• Stop living on edge</p><p>• Support your loved one without abandoning yourself</p><p><br></p><p>If this episode resonated, don’t wait.</p><p><br></p><p>👉 <a href=\"https://www.addictionmakesthree.com/workshop\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Register here </a></p><p><br></p><p>You deserve steadiness.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Let's connect on Instagram:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/addictionmakesthree/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@addictionmakesthree</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Amanda Lockyer"}