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How Long Does it Take to Heal from Betrayal? - Episode 279
In this episode, I address one of the most common questions couples ask when healing from betrayal: “How long does it take?” I discuss the factors that influence the timeline for recovery and highlights the challenges...
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Accidental Missteps that Hurt Betrayed Couples (and how to fix them) - Episode 278
In this episode, I discuss the common mistakes couples make during betrayal recovery and provide guidance on how to move forward with intention and clarity.
I also share the inspiration behind my work and introduce...
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Teaching Consent to Children - with Rachel Brian - Episode 277
The idea of “consent” can be difficult to teach to children, but in this episode our guest has been able to effectively describe body autonomy and help parents and children recognize the importance of personal agency...
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Lessons from Great Listeners (Part 2) - Episode 276
In this episode we continue our conversation about great listeners in our lives. Join us as we discuss how feeling truly seen by someone makes it easier to truly see others. These personal stories we share highlight...
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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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