The 5 Types of Denial & How to Help Them See the Problem

Denial isn’t just “I don’t have a problem.” It’s a complex, frustrating process that your partner moves through in stages. If you’ve ever felt stuck, wondering why they just can’t see it—this episode is for you.In this episode, I’m breaking down the different levels of denial, what each stage looks like, and how you can support your partner’s journey without becoming the villain, the enabler, or the one carrying all the weight. You’ll learn:✔️ Why calling them out doesn’t help—and what to do instead✔️ How to stop slowing down their process (without realizing it)✔️ Why the bargaining stage can last years—and how to gently speed it up✔️ The key mindset shift that will help you stay sane while they move through denial✔️ How to respond when they say, “I can fix this on my own”✔️ The hardest stage: when they feel hopeless—and what you can do to helpDenial is frustrating, but it’s also part of the process. The good news? You can help them move forward—without pushing, nagging, or managing their drinking. Let’s talk about how.💛 Join Healing Together – My Private Coaching Membership & Community 💛✔️ 24/7 coaching & support✔️ CRAFT-informed recovery skills✔️ A private, supportive space for women navigating their partner’s addiction👉 Start your free trial today: ⁠Healing Together Membership⁠🔗 Connect with me:📸 Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/myhusbandsaddiction⁠🌍 Website: ⁠www.mariahkaycoaching.com⁠Subscribe, follow, and let’s work together to move your partner closer to recovery—without sacrificing yourself in the process. 💛

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Loving someone with addiction is painful—you want to help but don’t know how. This podcast gives you evidence-based tools to move your partner closer to sobriety without enabling or losing yourself. Hosted by Mariah Kay, a CRAFT-certified coach and founder of Healing Together, this show teaches you how to get your partner out of denial, improve communication and conversation around their drinking with less defensiveness, set boundaries, and influence change. You have influence and impact over your partner’s addiction, it's proven. Subscribe now & start listening!