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Nov 2024
50m 19s

They said “I don’t have a drinking probl...

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About this episode

Louise opens up about her turbulent relationship with alcohol and Ryan shares how terrifying it is to see a loved one suffering in this way. 


Louise and Ryan discuss how alcohol can affect relationships, struggles with self-confidence and the comments that severely knocked it; as well as the importance of finding different coping mechanisms outside of drinking. 


Plus, they’re advising a listener who is at an extremely difficult crossroads with a newborn and an unfaithful partner…


Send your voice memos or stories to hesaidshesaid@astridpodcasts.co.uk for Louise and Ryan to address your dilemma on the show.


Follow @hesaid.shesaid.podcast, @louise.thompson and @ryan.libbey


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Artwork by @brittyflynn 

Production by Astrid



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