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When the Betrayed Become Abusive - Episode 224
Sometimes betrayed partners struggle to manage the anger resulting from trauma and stay stuck in verbal and emotional abusive patterns toward their partner. For safety and other reasons, it is vital to take important...
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The History of Addiction - with Dr. Carl Erik Fisher - Episode 223
In this episode, we're going to take a broader look at the history of addiction to better understand how we see this universal human struggle. We're featuring an interview we did with Dr. Carl Erik Fisher from...
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Understanding Men, Lust, and Marriage - Episode 222
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Authenticity in Recovery - Episode 221
Over the many years of helping couples and individuals overcome addiction and betrayal, I’ve noticed it can be extremely difficult for the partner who betrayed trust to be able to confidently live authentically....
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Healthy Emotional Regulation - Episode 220
We all have numerous emotions daily and must learn how to identify and use them in our lives. But in today’s society we are often taught that healthy emotional regulation means having no emotion at all. In this...
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Why Do I Feel Worse When We Get Closer? - Episode 219
Healing from sexual betrayal in a relationship is not a linear process. Through the ups and downs both individuals may see glimpses of safety and security, while at other times vulnerability and fear. In this episode...
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Holding Space - with Heather Plett - Episode 218
“Holding Space” is a term that is becoming more popular, but can be difficult to define and conceptualize in language. In this episode, we are fortunate to hear from Heather Plett, co-founder of the International...
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The Difference Between a Passive or Proactive Recovery - Episode 217
During the process of recovering from betrayal trauma, couples will often find themselves in a passive or proactive state. In this episode we discuss how those who have betrayed trust are usually playing offense or...
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The Nuances of Forgiveness and Trust in Relationships - Episode 216
In the aftermath of a betrayal, there is a delicate balance between forgiveness and trust. Oftentimes trust is expected as quickly as forgiveness, but it is important to understand the differences between the two, and...
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Is Anger Necessary for Recovery? - Episode 215
I was recently asked a question by a client that I wanted to discuss with all of you. She has always considered anger as an emotion that was unhealthy, ungodly, and should be ignored, but as she is dealing with her...
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The Importance of Honesty and Transparency in Recovery - with Sathiya Sam - Episode 214
In this episode I am joined by my friend and colleague, Sathiya Sam. Sathiya shares his own journey of addiction and recovery and what he has learned through his own journey and through his time helping other men...
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What's Hijacking So Many Beautiful Relationships? - with Dr. Jacob Hess - Episode 213
Dr. Jacob Hess wrote an article in Public Square magazine that challenged the belief that we should abandon marriage if we're not feeling romantic or loving feelings for our spouse. He said that many of these...
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