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Wife On The Rocks I  Gaslighting, Addiction, Codependency, Al Anon, Alcoholism, Recovery

Wife On The Rocks I Gaslighting, Addiction, Codependency, Al Anon, Alcoholism, Recovery

Christian Alcoholism Relationship Coach, Crisis Parenting Coach 57 Episodes Oct 14, 2026

Wife On The Rocks is a podcast for Christian women whose marriages are affected by alcoholism. It addresses topics such as gaslighting, addiction, codependency, and recovery, including Al-Anon. The host, a wife and homeschooling mother, shares her own experience, strength, and hope to encourage women who feel betrayed or stuck. The show aims to help listeners model a peaceful presence for their children and trust that God's light can shine in the darkness of addiction.

Episodes

EP 57 4 Financial Red Flags in an Alcoholic Marriage
EP 57 4 Financial Red Flags in an Alcoholic Marriage Oct 14, 2026 2289 Financial problems in an alcoholic marriage aren't always obvious at first. Sometimes it's money disappearing without explanation. Sometimes it's missed work, unpredictable income, impulsive spending, or bills that aren't getting paid. I neer thought things would progress to where they did and left me and the kids in a financial pickle! And sometimes the bigger concern isn't what is happening toda
EP 56 Dishonesty in Addiction: The Lying is Worse Than the Drinking
EP 56 Dishonesty in Addiction: The Lying is Worse Than the Drinking Sep 30, 2026 1824 Sometimes, it isn’t just the drinking that destroys trust in an alcoholic marriage. It’s the lying. Being told one thing while seeing and experiencing something completely different can leave you questioning everything. You may find yourself replaying conversations, looking for evidence, checking details, and wondering whether you can trust your own perception of what is happening in your home. In
Ep 55 Codependency & Natural Consequences in Active Addiction
Ep 55 Codependency & Natural Consequences in Active Addiction Aug 12, 2026 1720 Listener Question Part 2:  "I find myself trying to control my husband's drinking and even some other things. We own a successful (for now) business and I manage it with him—but he is dropping the ball a lot. I don't know how to not fix his messes! I really cover for him a lot—maybe to save face myself a bit. Am I supposed to just let him tank everything? The business was his dream (NOT MINE), but
Ep 54 The Impact of Addiction on Business and Income
Ep 54 The Impact of Addiction on Business and Income Jul 29, 2026 1454 Wife on The Rocks Marriage and Business - Listener Question "I find myself trying to control my husbands drinking and even some other things. We own a successful (for now) business and I manage it with him- but he is dropping the ball a lot. I don't know how to not fix his messes! I really cover for him a lot- maybe to save face myself a bit. Am I supposed to just let him tank everything? The busi
Ep 53 Rehab for a YEAR? Alcoholism Treatment Options
Ep 53 Rehab for a YEAR? Alcoholism Treatment Options Jul 15, 2026 1077 In this episode of Wife on the Rocks, we continue last week's listener question and dive deep into one of the hardest parts of the recovery journey — deciding what rehab actually looks like for your family. We unpack the differences between detox and rehab, what happens in those first critical days, and why alcohol withdrawal should never be handled alone. Then we get into the emotional weight of
Ep 52 He's FINALLY Ready for Help: What I Wish I Knew BEFORE Rock Bottom
Ep 52 He's FINALLY Ready for Help: What I Wish I Knew BEFORE Rock Bottom Jun 12, 2026 1271 “My husband finally agreed to get help… What do we do now?” For years you may have prayed for your husband to recognize his alcoholism and addiction. But as wives when that moment finally comes, along with relief and hope, we feel overwhelmed with a whole new path of decisions to navigate. What rehab program does he need? What if he chooses the wrong one? Should it be a Christian recovery program?
EP 51 Parenting With An Alcoholic: Emtional Outbursts & Protecting Kids
EP 51 Parenting With An Alcoholic: Emtional Outbursts & Protecting Kids May 19, 2026 1721 In this Listener Q&A episode of Wife on the Rocks, I answer a heartbreaking question many wives silently carry: 👉 “How do I parent and protect my children when my husband struggles with alcoholism and emotional outbursts?” If you are parenting with an alcoholic spouse, trying to balance being a wife while also protecting your children emotionally, this episode is for you. Let's talk honestly a
Bonus Episode: BIG Announcement & Trusting God In Alcoholism AND Recovery
Bonus Episode: BIG Announcement & Trusting God In Alcoholism AND Recovery Jan 28, 2026 737 Wondering why there has been a pause in new episodes? Tune in to find out why!  God can do more than we ask or imagine and I will explain what that is looking like in my life right now ♥ Years ago in active addiction I didn't know if we would survive it! I didn't know if the drinking would ever stop or if the alcoholism would ever change to recovery for our family! I knew He COULD do it, but it wa
Ep 50 Ever Wonder Why He Drinks More at the Holidays? INTERVIEW: Recovering Alcoholic Explains His Addiction Experience of Christmas Past.
Ep 50 Ever Wonder Why He Drinks More at the Holidays? INTERVIEW: Recovering Alcoholic Explains His Addiction Experience of Christmas Past. Dec 24, 2025 1266 Why does drinking seem to escalate every holiday season — and why does it feel so lonely for the wife watching it happen? In this episode of Wife on the Rocks, we sit down together for an honest conversation about why alcoholics often drink more at the holidays and what that increase actually looks like inside a marriage. This interview explores: • Why the holidays give alcoholics “permission” t
Ep 49 Has He Stopped “Showing Up” for the Holidays? Guest Interview: Addiction, Alcoholism, Depression, and Anxiety Collide at Christmas
Ep 49 Has He Stopped “Showing Up” for the Holidays? Guest Interview: Addiction, Alcoholism, Depression, and Anxiety Collide at Christmas Dec 17, 2025 948 What happens to holidays as alcoholism progresses? In this episode of Wife on the Rocks, we share a deeply personal conversation about how alcohol addiction slowly changed our family’s holidays over the years — often in ways we didn’t fully understand at the time. This is a joint interview with my husband and me, reflecting honestly on: • What holidays looked like before addiction took over • Ho
Ep 48 Struggling to Manage Money In Addiction? Financial Impacts of Alcoholism
Ep 48 Struggling to Manage Money In Addiction? Financial Impacts of Alcoholism Dec 3, 2025 1359 Do you dread the holidays because money feels out of control — and no matter how hard you plan, budget, or prepare, something always sabotages your efforts? When you're married to someone struggling with alcoholism, the financial stress of the holiday season hits different. You’re trying to manage Christmas gifts, family events, groceries, travel… all while navigating a spouse who is secretly spen
EP 47: Parenting Alone in an Alcoholic Marriage? Holiday Exhaustion…..You are NOT Alone!
EP 47: Parenting Alone in an Alcoholic Marriage? Holiday Exhaustion…..You are NOT Alone! Nov 26, 2025 1245 Are you the only functioning parent in your home during the holidays? Do you carry the entire load—planning, preparing, protecting the kids, managing emotions—while your husband’s drinking increases and his presence decreases? This episode dives into the heartbreaking exhaustion Christian wives face when they are emotionally and practically parenting alone, even though their spouse still lives in

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