Love Over Addiction

By Michelle Anderson

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Join host Michelle Anderson as she discusses life while loving someone struggling with addiction. The goal of each episode is to leave you with encouragement, hope, and some laughs while you navigate the heartbreaking and rewarding relationship of loving someone with substance use disorder. If you're exhausted from trying to help, lonely, and unsure what to do next - you've come to the right place.

Episode Date
What To Do When We Feel Overwhelmed
Apr 14, 2024
The Truth About Trusting Them
Apr 07, 2024
How To Detach From Our Partner
Mar 31, 2024
What To Do When They Start Getting Mean
Mar 24, 2024
What's the Difference Between Good Boundaries & Poor Boundaries?
Mar 17, 2024
How to Really Surrender Control
Mar 01, 2024
Why We Keep Going Back to Them
Feb 23, 2024
3 Reasons We Don't Talk About Loving Someone Suffering with Addiction
Feb 16, 2024
Valentines Day AND Super Bowl Sunday? Ugh.
Feb 09, 2024
Normal Relationship Advice Does Not Apply To Us
Feb 02, 2024
3 Ways You Might Be Codependent
Jan 26, 2024
Why It's So Hard To Love Someone Suffering With Addiction
Jan 07, 2024
Should We Throw Away Their Substances
Dec 29, 2023
3 Common Mistakes We Make During An Argument With Our Partner
Dec 22, 2023
How to Get Back to Being Yourself
Dec 11, 2023
I Was Losing Myself
Nov 21, 2023
Why Do We Feel Depressed Around the Holidays?
Nov 16, 2023
Narcissism, Abuse, and the Progression of Addiction
Apr 03, 2022
Is It Possible To Build Back Trust?
Mar 27, 2022
He Went To 5 Rehabs In 22 Years
Mar 20, 2022
Her Trauma Bond Kept Her From Leaving
Mar 13, 2022
Does An Alcoholic Have To Drink Every Day?
Mar 06, 2022
Spiraling And Spinning Out Of Control? You’re Not Alone.
Feb 27, 2022
He Won’t Stop Drinking
Feb 20, 2022
Interview: Dating After Leaving Someone With Addiction
Feb 13, 2022
Does Your Relationship Show Signs Of Abuse? You Might Be Surprised.
Feb 06, 2022
What If They Get Better After You Leave?
Jan 30, 2022
3 Clues It May Be Time To Consider Leaving
Jan 23, 2022
Interview: He Used His Child To Manipulate Me
Jan 16, 2022
Interview: He Was A High-Functioning Alcoholic
Jan 09, 2022
Interview: Breaking The Cycle of Codependency For Her Daughters
Jan 02, 2022
When “Let Go and Let God” Doesn’t Work
Dec 26, 2021
Two Codependent Boundary Systems You Need To Know
Dec 19, 2021
Interview: She Almost Called Off The Wedding
Dec 12, 2021
Interview: I Hate The Holidays
Dec 05, 2021
Interview: Her Plan For A Happy Holiday
Nov 28, 2021
Interview: How I’m Deciding To Stay Or Go
Nov 21, 2021
Interview: I’m Here To Stay
Nov 14, 2021
Interview: I Had No Idea I Was Married To An Alcoholic
Nov 07, 2021
Mindful Detaching and Finding Your Center
Oct 31, 2021
My Story Of Struggling With Depression
Oct 24, 2021
Ways To Spend Your Energy When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed
Oct 17, 2021
Staying With Your Loved One Who Struggles With Addiction
Oct 10, 2021
What You Are Feeling Is A Big Deal
Oct 03, 2021
After You Leave: What To Expect
Sep 26, 2021
You Have Control Over Your Decision
Sep 19, 2021
You Are So Much More Than Pretty
Sep 12, 2021
Real Talk When They’re Not Getting Sober
Sep 05, 2021
When It Was Finally Time To Leave And Divorce My Ex-Husband
Aug 29, 2021
Has Addiction Convinced You That You’re Crazy?
Aug 22, 2021
Do You Live In A Constant State Of Fear Or Anxiety?
Aug 15, 2021
Are You Taking On Too Much Responsibility?
Aug 08, 2021
What Are The Consequences For Your Loved One’s Behavior?
Aug 01, 2021
Finding Your Way To Healthy And Healing
Jul 25, 2021
Can Addiction Screening Help Your Loved One?
Jul 18, 2021
Does Your Loved One Struggle With Gambling?
Jul 11, 2021
How You Can Change The Future Of Addiction
Jul 04, 2021
What Makes Your Loved One Prone To Addiction?
Jun 27, 2021
The Evolution of Addiction Theory
Jun 20, 2021
My Personal Experience With Abuse
Jun 13, 2021
How To Set Expectations In Your Relationship
Jun 06, 2021
Are You Doing Too Much Work?
May 30, 2021
Where Is Your Loved One In Their Recovery?
May 23, 2021
How The 12 Steps Can Help You
May 16, 2021
Mind Games, Anger, and Your Loved One
May 09, 2021
How Do I Stop Feeling Guilty?
May 02, 2021
Are You Worried About Relapse And Your Loved One?
Apr 25, 2021
How To Have A Real Conversation With Your Kid
Apr 18, 2021
How To Love From A Distance
Apr 11, 2021
Why You Must Master Your Boundaries
Apr 04, 2021
Having Fun Is Key To Your Healing
Mar 28, 2021
Is Your Lack of Trust Holding You Back?
Mar 21, 2021
Red Flags You Might Be Missing
Mar 14, 2021
What’s Next With Your Healing?
Mar 07, 2021
Answers To Your Questions About Letting Go
Feb 28, 2021
My Relationship With My Ex-Husband
Feb 21, 2021
Are You In Control Of Your Mood?
Feb 14, 2021
Addiction Is Not Normal
Feb 07, 2021
You Are Deserving of Comfort
Jan 31, 2021
Have You Let Yourself Mourn?
Jan 24, 2021
The Real Danger of Distrust
Jan 17, 2021
How To Learn To Trust Yourself
Jan 10, 2021
You Reserve The Right To Change Your Mind
Jan 03, 2021
It’s Okay to Be Angry
Dec 27, 2020
How to Find Power From Your Embarrassment
Dec 20, 2020
Cheating, Denial, and Addiction
Dec 13, 2020
What To Do When You Just Want To Scream
Dec 06, 2020
What Do You Want To Accomplish?
Nov 29, 2020
Is Marijuana Safer Than Other Drugs?
Nov 22, 2020
Removing The Cloak of Addiction
Nov 15, 2020
Changing Expectations vs. Changing Yourself
Nov 08, 2020
It Is OK To Take Control Of Your Life
Nov 01, 2020
Things Don’t Feel OK and That’s OK *Bonus Episode*
Oct 30, 2020
Are You Playing Offense Or Defense?
Oct 25, 2020
Setting Strong Boundaries When You’re Codependent
Oct 18, 2020
Finding The Courage To Get Back Up Again
Oct 11, 2020
How To Ask For What You Need
Oct 04, 2020
Codependency Questions To Ask Yourself
Sep 27, 2020
Let's Talk About Sex
Sep 20, 2020
What To Do When You're Embarrassed By Their Behavior
Sep 13, 2020
You Have A Lot In Common With Your Loved One
Sep 06, 2020
Riding the Roller Coaster of Your Loved One’s Addiction
Aug 30, 2020
When My Husband Tested Positive For Drugs
Aug 23, 2020
How to Pick The Best Time To Talk to Your Loved One
Aug 16, 2020
Why You Need a Plan B When You Love an Addict or Alcoholic
Aug 09, 2020
Is Your Partner Being Manipulative?
Aug 02, 2020
How To Deal With In-Laws
Jul 26, 2020
How To Deal With Emptiness
Jul 19, 2020
Bonus Release: If Your Heart Is A Bit Prickled
Jul 14, 2020
Talking To Your Kids About Addiction
Jul 12, 2020
Coping When a Loved One Hurts Your Feelings
Jul 05, 2020
Three Tools For Surviving Hard Weekends
Jun 28, 2020
Are You Being Verbally Abused?
Jun 21, 2020
Healthy vs. Unhealthy Discussion Patterns
Jun 14, 2020
The Power Of Positive Thinking
Jun 07, 2020
Relationship Roles When You Love Someone Suffering From Addiction
May 31, 2020
Find The Answers When There's Something To Prove
May 24, 2020
Five Stages To Feeling Better When You Love An Alcoholic Or Substance Abuser
May 17, 2020
Finding Compassion Is Your Choice
May 10, 2020
Here’s Something You Can Fix When You Love Someone Suffering From Addiction
May 03, 2020
Here’s Why You’re In A Relationship With Someone Suffering From Addiction
Apr 26, 2020
How To Stay And Find Your Power
Apr 19, 2020
You Don’t Always Have To Try So Hard
Apr 12, 2020
Here’s Why You Can’t Leave An Unhealthy Relationship Right Now
Apr 05, 2020
Codependency Has Its Benefits
Mar 29, 2020
Do you love yourself while loving an alcoholic?
Mar 22, 2020
12 Quick Tips You Can Try Today
Mar 15, 2020
Three Lies We Believe When We Love An Alcoholic
Mar 08, 2020
A Near Death Experience Led To Recovery
Mar 01, 2020
Help and Support When You Love Someone Suffering From Addiction
Feb 28, 2020
Is it okay to stay with my alcoholic husband?
Feb 23, 2020
When (and how) to break away from codependency
Feb 16, 2020
How To Know If It’s A Pornography Addiction
Feb 02, 2020
How To Let Go of Anger When You Love an Alcoholic or Substance Abuser
Jan 26, 2020
How To Help When Your Child Is Suffering From Addiction
Jan 19, 2020
Why They Might Suffer From Addiction (And How It Relates To You)
Jan 12, 2020
Their Addiction Is Not Your Fault
Jan 05, 2020
How To Thrive When You Love Someone Suffering From Addiction
Dec 29, 2019
Can You Be Grateful For Addiction?
Dec 22, 2019
Helpful Holiday Tips From Our Community
Dec 15, 2019
How Letting Things Fall Apart Can Actually Help
Dec 08, 2019
A Real Life Story About Supporting Your Children Through Addiction
Dec 01, 2019
How Taking Care Of Your Partner Suffering From Addiction Is Actually Hurting
Nov 24, 2019
What It’s Really Like To Leave Your Marriage When You Love Someone Suffering From Addiction
Nov 17, 2019
Feeling Guilty Can Be A Good Sign
Nov 10, 2019
Why Her Son Suffers From Addiction (And Why That Matters)
Nov 03, 2019
Why Anger Is Okay (And How To Use It For Good)
Oct 27, 2019
How To Let Go Of Using Addiction As An Excuse
Oct 20, 2019
Learning To Trust Again
Oct 13, 2019
Their Long Road To Recovery And Yours Too
Oct 06, 2019
Two Simple Lessons When Your Partner Suffers From Addiction
Sep 29, 2019
Why It’s Okay To Change Your Mind
Sep 22, 2019
Why You Need To Take Care Of Yourself Every Day
Sep 15, 2019
How To Listen To Your Whisper And Let Go Of The Voice Of Addiction
Sep 08, 2019
A Simple Tool To Help When You Love Someone With Addiction
Sep 01, 2019
How To Talk to Your Kids About Addiction
Aug 25, 2019
How to Create A Vision For Your Future (With or Without Them)
Aug 18, 2019
How to Practice Self-Care During a Crisis
Aug 11, 2019
How To Choose Friends When You Love An Addict
Aug 04, 2019
How To Create Your Team Of Experts
Jul 28, 2019
The Enabling Behaviors You Need to Stop Now
Jul 21, 2019
The Honest Truth About Finding Balance
Jul 14, 2019
When Addiction Steals Your Friendships
Jul 07, 2019
What To Do When Your Partner Is Mad At You
Jun 30, 2019
How To Stop Tolerating Lies From Your Partner Suffering From Addiction
Jun 23, 2019
Are You Being Manipulated By Addiction?
Jun 16, 2019
When Experts Don’t Have Personal Experience
Jun 09, 2019
How To React When They’re Playing Innocent
Jun 02, 2019
When Passive Aggression Is Really Covert Aggression
May 26, 2019
Why You Love An Alcoholic or Substance Abuser
May 19, 2019
How To Avoid An Argument
May 12, 2019
Addiction Can Be Your Greatest Opportunity
May 05, 2019
An Expert Interview With A Child Psychologist
Apr 28, 2019
A Small Reminder Of Calm Amidst The Chaos
Apr 21, 2019
Part II - How To Handle Addiction When It’s Progressing Quickly
Apr 13, 2019
Part I - How To Deal With Denial When You Love Someone Suffering From Addiction
Apr 07, 2019
She’s Staying With Her Husband Suffering From Alcoholism
Mar 24, 2019
How Cleaning Your House and Addiction Are Related
Mar 17, 2019
Practical Tips For St. Patrick's Day When Your Partner Drinks Too Much
Mar 10, 2019
A Celebration Of Women Who Love Someone Suffering From Addiction
Mar 03, 2019
How to Gain Self-Confidence (At Any Age)
Feb 24, 2019
Do Labels Really Make A Difference When It Comes To Addiction?
Feb 17, 2019
Valentine’s Day With Our Love Over Addiction Sisters
Feb 10, 2019
Ask Me Anything Episode #3: With My Husband
Feb 03, 2019
How to Handle Super Bowl Weekend When Your Loved One Drinks Too Much
Jan 27, 2019
Ask Me Anything Episode #2: About My Ex-Husband
Jan 13, 2019
One of My Favorite Books
Jan 06, 2019
Dropping Expectations
Dec 30, 2018
12 Holiday Tips From Your Sisters
Dec 23, 2018
Your Safe Space
Dec 16, 2018
Introducing: Ask Me Anything Episode #1
Dec 09, 2018
Six Ways To Avoid Another Holiday Full of Drama
Dec 02, 2018
18 Reasons To Be Grateful for Addiction
Nov 18, 2018
Encore: Dealing with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?
Nov 11, 2018
A Personal Story
Nov 04, 2018
Protecting Yourself
Oct 28, 2018
The Worst Advice - From Good People
Oct 21, 2018
3 Warning Signs You’re Being Manipulated
Oct 14, 2018
Feeling Trapped In Your Relationship?
Oct 07, 2018
Warning Signs That Our Self-Care Isn’t Healthy
Sep 30, 2018
Encore: Struggling With Anger? This Will Help
Sep 23, 2018
He Got Sober
Sep 16, 2018
How To Help Your Children Heal From the Trauma of Addiction
Sep 09, 2018
Communicate Without Talking (this is not as weird as it sounds)
Sep 02, 2018
3 Tips for Communicating Boundaries To Your Partner Suffering From Addiction
Aug 26, 2018
Uncovering The Truth About Enforcing Boundaries & Addiction
Aug 05, 2018
How To Find Compassion For Your Loved One Who Suffers From Addiction
Jul 29, 2018
Financial Advice Every Woman Needs To Know When You Love Someone With Addiction
Jul 22, 2018
Tips From A Divorce Lawyer If You Are Leaving Or Staying With Your Partner Who Suffers From Addiction
Jul 15, 2018
Stay Quiet or Speak Up? How To Make The Right Choice When Dealing with Addiction
Jul 08, 2018
Why We're Changing The Name Of The Podcast
Jul 01, 2018
The Secret to Loving Yourself
Jun 24, 2018
The Most Empowering Daily Practice To Heal Ourselves
Jun 17, 2018
If You're Thinking About Leaving
Jun 10, 2018
Suffering From Anxiety and Depression? THIS Can Help.
Jun 03, 2018
You Need THIS in Your Life
May 27, 2018
The Shocking Truth About The $35 Billion Rehab Industry
May 25, 2018
Is it Okay to Drink Around Your Alcoholic?
May 20, 2018
Signs that You're in an Abusive Relationship
May 13, 2018
The Most Important Advice About YOUR Recovery
May 06, 2018
When Addiction is Preventing You From Feeling Loved
Apr 29, 2018
3 Benefits of Separation
Apr 22, 2018
Detaching Without Frustration
Apr 15, 2018
When Addiction Bullies You
Apr 08, 2018
How to Stop Feeling Crazy
Apr 01, 2018
Worried Things Will Never Get Better? This Will Help.
Mar 25, 2018
Pornography Addiction
Mar 18, 2018
Should You Leave Or Should You Hold On To Hope And Stay?
Mar 11, 2018
7 Questions You Need To Ask Yourself Today
Mar 04, 2018
How To Tell If You Can Trust Them Again
Feb 25, 2018
Letting Go Of Guilt for Staying or Leaving?
Feb 18, 2018
How To Start Feeling Happiness and Joy
Feb 11, 2018
Dealing with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde? This Is a Must-Read.
Feb 04, 2018
8 Helpful Tips for Children of Alcoholics or Substance Abusers
Jan 28, 2018
Struggling With Anger? This Will Help.
Jan 21, 2018
How to Stop Comparing Your Relationship to Other Couples
Jan 14, 2018
How to REALLY Surrender
Jan 07, 2018
4 Easy Tips For New Years Eve
Dec 30, 2017
Three Tips for a Happy Holiday + BONUS for Mothers
Dec 22, 2017
A Boundaries Victory From One of Our Sisters
Dec 17, 2017
A Story From One Brave Woman
Dec 10, 2017
The Truth About Trusting Them After Rehab
Dec 03, 2017
What To Do if They Drink and Drive
Nov 26, 2017
A Truth About Sobriety That No One Talks About
Nov 19, 2017
This Could Happen Coming Home From Rehab
Nov 12, 2017
How to Deal With Lying
Nov 05, 2017
Feeling Stuck? Here’s the simple solution.
Oct 29, 2017
How Addiction Can Be A Blessing For Our Kids
Oct 22, 2017
7 Questions You Need To Ask Yourself When You Love An Alcoholic or Substance Abuser
Oct 15, 2017
How To Tell If They Love Alcohol More Than They Love You
Oct 08, 2017
For Mothers & Wives Who Are Feeling Defeated and Helpless
Oct 01, 2017
Why does your partner spend time with their friends over you?
Sep 24, 2017
A Must Read For Women Who Always Take Care of Everyone Else
Sep 17, 2017
Should You Drink Around An Alcoholic?
Sep 10, 2017
If You're Feeling Tired of Being Strong
Sep 03, 2017
Why Did He Fall In Love With You?
Aug 27, 2017
Drinking and Driving: The Boundaries You Need
Aug 20, 2017
Why You Might Be Staying in an Unhealthy Relationship
Aug 13, 2017
My Personal Body Shaming Story
Aug 06, 2017
Intimacy - Part 2 - Be Prepared to Blush a Little
Jul 30, 2017
Something We Should Remember
Jul 23, 2017
How To Deal With His Anger
Jul 16, 2017
Intimacy
Jul 02, 2017
Should You Tell Other People About His Disease?
Jun 25, 2017
5 Tips for Dealing With Anger
Jun 18, 2017
What Addiction Doesn’t Want You To Know
Jun 11, 2017
How To Stop Being Afraid of Change
May 14, 2017
Does Rehab Really Work?
Apr 30, 2017
Why We Keep Going Back to Them
Apr 16, 2017
How To Deal With Judgemental Family Members
Apr 09, 2017
12 Blessings Of Addiction
Apr 02, 2017
What To Do With The Kids When Your Partner Drinks
Mar 26, 2017
How To Protect Your Finances From Addiction
Mar 19, 2017
An Open Letter to My Ex-Husband
Mar 12, 2017
Looking for God to Tell You What to Do? This Will Help.
Mar 09, 2017
4 Helpful Boundaries
Feb 26, 2017
Is He Cheating? Here’s What To Do
Feb 19, 2017
How To Stop Feeling “Not Good Enough”
Feb 12, 2017
Make Sure You’re Not Making These 7 Mistakes
Feb 05, 2017
Not Feeling Great Today? Here Are 5 Tips to Help.
Jan 29, 2017
How to Stop "Helping" Your Loved One Get Sober & Start Helping Yourself
Jan 22, 2017
Struggles of Keeping Addiction Secret
Jan 15, 2017
The Courses
Jan 08, 2017
What To Do If You're Feeling Lonely
Jan 01, 2017
Why I Decided to Leave My Marriage
Dec 25, 2016
4 Things Your Partner Won't Tell You
Dec 18, 2016
How To Feel Better When You Love An Alcoholic
Dec 11, 2016
7 Most Common Mistakes You Might Be Making
Dec 05, 2016
Boundary Basics - What Every Woman Needs to Know
Nov 27, 2016
2 Simple and Powerful Boundaries For a Happy Thanksgiving
Nov 20, 2016
Good Boundaries vs. Poor Boundaries
Nov 13, 2016
Are You Mad at Me?
Nov 06, 2016
Do you make these mistakes?
Oct 23, 2016
Don’t Make These 3 Mistakes When You're Angry
Oct 16, 2016
What To Do If You're Feeling Guilty
Oct 09, 2016
3 Easy Ways to Feel Happy
Oct 02, 2016
The Secret to Leaving vs. Staying with your alcoholic husband
Sep 26, 2016
Are you preventing your partner from getting sober?
Sep 12, 2016
Holiday Survival Guide
Sep 02, 2016
Why Your Partner Keeps Lying to You
Nov 23, 2015
The Real Truth About Alcoholics
Nov 11, 2015
Halloween Warning for Women Who Love An Alcoholic
Oct 27, 2015
How To Get An Alcoholic To Listen To Your Feelings
Oct 21, 2015
One Tip How To Deal With Anger
Oct 13, 2015
Loving an Alcoholic Checklist
Oct 07, 2015
Hope for When You Feel Trapped
Sep 30, 2015
12 Things You Can Do To Help Your Partner Sober
Sep 23, 2015
3 Benefits of Codependency
Sep 16, 2015
How To Love Yourself While Loving An Alcoholic
Sep 09, 2015
4 Tips When Your Partner Starts Drinking
Sep 01, 2015
3 Biggest Lies When Loving An Alcoholic or Substance Abuser
Aug 26, 2015
Why I Stayed with My Alcoholic Husband
Aug 19, 2015
Encouragement and Love for the Wife of an Alcoholic
Aug 12, 2015
How To Let Go of Anger When You Love an Alcoholic or Subatance Abuser
Jul 31, 2015
Why You Love An Alcoholic or Substance Abuser
Jul 29, 2015