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When the Unfaithful is Also Betrayed - with Sam - Episode 275
In this episode we welcome Sam from Sam's Healing Podcast to discuss the complexities unfaithful partners face during recovery. Sam shares his personal story of infidelity, the transforming experience of owning one's...
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Lessons from Great Listeners (Part 1) - Episode 274
In this podcast episode, we dive into a discussion about the importance of good listening, particularly in the context of personal relationships and healing. Join us as we discuss how undivided attention, patience,...
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What Does It Mean to Be Yourself? - Episode 272
‘Being yourself’ goes beyond what you do, or what you like to do. It really expands into how you move through life. In this episode we focus on the idea of exploring this complexity beyond surface-level actions and...
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A More Compassionate Approach to Addiction - with Dr. Carrie Wilkens - Episode 271
So many family members sit on the sidelines worried about the health and welfare of their addicted loved ones, struggling to know what to do to help. In this episode we’ve invited Dr. Carrie Wilkins to discuss...
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Stonewalling Your Partner - Episode 270
A common reaction after an argument is the need for space to cool down and collect one’s thoughts. But when the silent treatment is continually given to intentionally shut someone out or hurt them, it becomes...
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What I Have Learned as the Daughter of a Recovering Sex Addict - with Tara McCausland - Episode 269
We typically address betrayal and recovery from the perspective of the betrayer and their partner. But in a family dynamic, there are often children involved that feel the weight of the betrayal as well. Children are...
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What I've Learned and Unlearned in 25 Years as a Therapist - Episode 268
In this solo episode I’d like to take a look back at the last twenty-five years as a therapist specializing in problematic sexual behaviors and betrayal trauma. I began my career before the Internet and smartphones...
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Staying Out of Victimhood - Episode 267
In this episode we explore the journey from identifying as a victim to achieving personal empowerment, particularly in the context of recovering from broken trust and betrayal. The initial protective nature of...
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Honesty, Trust, and Reactivity - with Dr. Jason Whiting - Episode 266
Have you ever considered that being brutally honest could be more of a reactive emotion rather than being an authentic communication skill? In this episode we welcome Dr. Jason B. Whiting to discuss the challenges of...
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Building a Protective Partnership - Episode 265
Partnership is the foundation of healthy intimacy and connection. In this episode we discuss the necessity of developing a protective partnership that fosters mutual understanding, safety, and commitment beyond...
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The Impact of Betrayal on a Partner's Identity - with Dr. Heidi Hastings - Episode 264
In this episode we welcome Dr. Heidi Hastings, a marriage and sex researcher, to discuss her research on the impact of betrayal on a partner's identity. Dr. Hastings outlines the five stages of betrayal and...
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Self Advocacy (Part 2) - Episode 263
In this episode we continue our conversation on self advocacy, focusing on rebuilding trust after betrayal. Considering that a safe person is someone who can be confronted, we explore the important roles of external...
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