Healing Broken Trust In Your Marriage After Infidelity
This podcast has been downloaded over 3 million times and focuses on healing broken trust in a marriage or couple relationship, especially after one or more affairs. Marriage and Family Therapist Brad Robinson and his wife Morgan Robinson provide guidance on how to heal whether you are together or apart, the unfaithful or the betrayed, and regardless of the number of affairs. They also offer workshops and personal meetings through their website healingbrokentrust.com.
Episodes
Ep 90 - Why the Betrayed Struggle Without Answers
Join me, Brad Robinson, LMFT as I dive into the complex emotions and challenges faced by betrayed partners in the aftermath of infidelity. In this episode, I explore why those who have been betrayed often struggle without answers and how the quest for truth is crucial for healing. Discover the common patterns and needs of betrayed partners, and learn why understanding the details of an affair is n
Ep 89 - Why does my partner freeze, shut down, or say the wrong thing when I'm falling apart?
Why do they shut down when you're falling apart? Why do they say the exact wrong thing when you need comfort the most? In this episode, we step inside the aftermath of infidelity and unpack a question many betrayed partners silently ask: Why does the person who hurt me seem incapable of showing up now? We explore the emotional paralysis that often overtakes the unfaithful partner — the freezing, d
Ep 88 - Healing After Betrayal: Navigating the 10 Biggest Pain Points
In this episode, we delve into the profound challenges faced by partners who have been betrayed. Discover the ten most significant pain points that arise after infidelity, from feeling unsafe and grappling with trickle truths to dealing with intrusive thoughts and the loss of self-worth. We share insights and practical steps to help you navigate these emotional hurdles and find a path to healing.
Ep 87 - Stuck After Infidelity? The Cycle That Blocks Trust Repair
In this episode we delve into the complexities of healing after betrayal. Discover how couples can break free from the negative cycles that hinder recovery and learn the importance of shifting from defensiveness to responsibility. We explore the dynamics of pursuers and distancers, the dangers of minimizing behaviors, and the critical role of interpretation in the healing process. Whether you're s
Ep 86 - When the Unfaithful Sees the Affair Partner In A Positive Light
In this episode of Healing Broken Trust, we tackle the complex issue of affair nostalgia, a significant emotional roadblock in the journey to reconciliation after infidelity. We explore the listener's question about dealing with a partner who still holds an affair in a positive light, making reconciliation challenging. The discussion delves into the emotional struggles of both the betrayed and the
Ep 85 - Why You Haven't Rebuilt Trust Yet
In this podcast, we break down a powerful research-based model for how trust gets rebuilt after it's been broken—and why "just apologize" often isn't enough. The research we reference explains trust repair as a two-way, back-and-forth process between the person who was hurt (the trustor) and the person who caused the damage (the trustee), where repair happens when efforts to prove trustworthiness
Ep 84: Why Isn't the Unfaithful Sorry for their Affair? Why Can't They Show Remorse?
In this episode, we delve into the complex dynamics of apologies following intentional betrayal in relationships. Discover why apologies often fail after deliberate choices and learn what constitutes a healing apology. We explore the emotional disconnect between partners, the impact of guilt and anger, and the psychological needs driving reconciliation. Join us as we break down the needs-based mo
Ep 83 - Why Do We Remember the Details So Differently?
In this episode, Brad and Morgan Robinson delve into the complex dynamics of memory and betrayal in relationships. Discover why both partners remember infidelity differently and how these memory gaps can impact healing and reconciliation. Explore the roles of victim and perpetrator, and learn about the psychological and emotional processes that occur after trust is broken. With insights from histo
Ep 82 - Handling Triggers As A Couple Especially During the Holidays
In this episode of "Healing Broken Trust," Brad and Morgan Robinson discuss the concept of "pre-assurance," a proactive approach to offering reassurance to a partner before they are triggered, especially during the holiday season. They explore how pre-assurance can help partners feel emotionally safe and valued, emphasizing the importance of understanding and discussing each other's triggers. The
Ep 81 - Surviving the Holidays 10 Strategies After Infidelity
Brad Robinson, LMFT delves into the complexities of supporting a betrayed spouse during the emotionally charged holiday season. Discover ten actionable strategies to help navigate the festive period with empathy and understanding. From initiating open conversations and creating new traditions to offering reassurance and protecting boundaries, this episode provides a comprehensive guide to turning
Ep 80 - Fantasy Love of An Affair and Real Love - 20 Differences
In this episode we discuss the differences between "fantasy love" or "limerence" and "companionship love" or "real love". We explain how limerence is an intense, emotionally volatile form of love driven by attraction and fantasy, while companionship love is a deeper, more stable form of love built on mutual commitment, trust, and shared values. The speakers emphasize that companionship love, whi
Ep 79 - 20 Differences Between An Emotional Affair and Friendship
Friendships are a normal and healthy part of life. We all need people outside of our romantic relationships who support us, make us laugh, and share our interests. But sometimes, a close friendship can slowly turn into something more—even without us realizing it. Emotional affairs don't happen overnight. They start off innocent—just good conversations, just inside jokes, just feeling understood. B
Ep 78 - 70 Warning Signs of Infidelity You Can't Ignore
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Ep 76 A New Way To Look At Negative Cycles
In episode 76 Brad and Morgan discuss a new way to look at negative cycles. If you haven't yet listened to episode 3 called "Why Do We Fight and Avoid Difficult Topics" that episode will help you understand negative cycles. You can check that out HERE: https://healingbrokentrust.com/podcast-blog/ep-3-why-do-we-fight-or-avoid-talking-about-the-affair We are available to help you heal broken tru
Ep 75 The Real Reason Relationships Fail
Every couple I've encountered as a relationship therapist has been dealing with this specific issue, but they didn't have a concept for it to describe or explain it. This episode will help you do that. Before we jump into our episode I wanted to take a moment to speak to those of you who are looking for resources. Some of you are in therapy or coaching and you're finding: Your therapist is nice
Ep 74 Finding Hope After Infidelity
Erik Rasmussen shares with Brad Robinson how he found hope after discovering his wife's infidelity. Erik shares what those early days were like and what he did that created the transformation he was looking for. Get the 21 Things the Unfaithful Want to Tell You But Don't Know How to Say free download here: https://healingbrokentrust.com/21-things-the-unfaithful-want-to-tell-you Attend a 3 day He
Ep 73 How they felt about you during their affair
This episode sheds light on what your spouse was thinking about you and your relationship during their affair. Did they love you? Did they love the affair partner? Could they have loved you both? Enroll in our 3 day workshop here: https://healingbrokentrust.com/hbtworkshop
Ep 72 - 20 Things the Unfaithful Want the Betrayed To Know...But Don't Know How To Say
Brad and Morgan outline 20 things the unfaithful partner want the betrayed partner to know but don't know how to say it. We can help you find your voice and that is the goal of this episode. To help you find the words you've been looking for. Listen to the very end because you'll have a chance to hear from other couples. Look for more resources at healingbrokentrust.com Start your transformatio
Ep 71 - 23 Things the Betrayed Partner Wants The Unfaithful Partner to Know After Affair(s) In Your Relationship And Marriage
This episode is like a mini-letter to the unfaithful spouse. Our goal is to help you articulate many of the things you might be feeling but can't seem to put your finger on. Also, you may have heard about our workshops and master class programs… You may be listening to this wondering why would we join the Healing Broken Trust workshop and program? "We're already in counseling, or something else,
Ep 70 - Dan and Lynns Story
Dan and Lynn are participants in the Healing Broken Trust program and they talk about their experience healing after infidelity. A memorable moment in the conversation was when Lynn talked about how people comment on how others are noticing the changes in them. Speak with us about your situation Schedule a Discovery Call Couples Program: https://healingbrokentrust.com/contact-us Stop My Divorc
3 Things You Need If You're Feeling Stuck
Missing this one thing could mean you stay stuck unable to repair the negative cycle. Check out our website for info about the workshop, blog, coaching, and other helpful tools: Healingbrokentrust.com
Ep 68 - Cody and Chaisley's Workshop Story
From feeling hopeless and defeated to a completely new and fresh take on the relationship. Cody and Chaisley attended our healing broken trust workshop and now they have something to share with you about what they discovered. Learn more at healingbrokentrust.com
Ep 67 - 1 [More] Proven Way To Heal
We hit pause on the podcast but not on the practice of helping couples heal broken trust. Since the last episode we had another baby. We call him our pandemic baby. While we've been away from recording new content we haven't taken a break from helping couples. In fact, we counted the number of couples Brad has worked with 1-on-1 in just the last 10 years and we found the number to be a stagge
Ep 66 What Makes Love Last
This episode Brad and Morgan talk about Brad's recent TEDx Talk about what makes love last. We're so excited to share this with you! If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop HERE: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home. We hope to see you soon!
Ep 65 Stress and the Negative Cycle
Discovering that your partner has been unfaithful or needing to reveal unfaithfulness to your partner is beyond STRESSFUL. But this episode doesn't ignore the very real truth that it can still cause the coolest cucumber to wilt. Listen in as Brad and Morgan talk about managing stress incredibly difficult circumstances. At the time of this episode, we are experiencing a pandemic and we're all qua
Ep 64 - What Happens When The Unfaithful Is Vulnerable
Brad discusses what happens when the betrayer opens up and is vulnerable with the partner they've hurt. How this can affect the future of the relationship. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop HERE: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home. We hope to see you soon!
Ep 63 - The Challenges To Understanding Why The Affair Happened
After an affair is discovered many people find it difficult to understand why the betrayal happened. In Episode 63 Brad and Morgan discuss some of the challenges to healing. They outline how shock and trauma affects the way understanding the affair is interpreted. How the big why and little whys make a difference in healing after the affair is discovered. How the level of pain affects the numb
Ep 62 - The Crucial Moments After The Affair
People make so many mistakes after the affair is discovered. You can avoid all the most common issues. This episode begins the discussion of what you can do to avoid the pitfalls and make sure you come out on top. If you're tired of feeling stuck, and you're ready to take the next step, and you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust worksho
Ep 61 - Is Your Situation Beyond Help?
This episode we have a real "come to Jesus meeting" as we say in the south....we constantly hear people say that their situation must be the worst situation that we've ever heard...they're surprised when we share what we share in this episode. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/
Ep 60 - Are you grieving what you hoped your relationship would be?
In this episode we cover grief in our relationship. When we've experienced hardships especially the pain of lost expectations in our marriage we grieve what could have (or should have) been. When we are hurt or when our relationship experiences a transition...sometimes for the worse...we grieve the change. But if you get the right help you can have a new and better relationship with your mate. Bu
Ep 59 - Two Practical Communication Tips To Get Unstuck
Communication is definitely a huge concern for almost every couple. We all want to be heard and to feel understood. We often intuitively know that we need to understand our partner as well. What we need and want to say can get lost in translation. So we give two practical and simple ways to get started getting "unstuck" in your communication battle. It can feel like a battle sometimes, righ
Ep 58 - How Self Deception Leads to Infidelity
Are you stuck in self-deception? The answer might surprise you. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home. We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn a little more about us visit our website: healingbrokentrust.com Read our blog at healingbrokentrus
Ep 57 - How They Finally Overcame The Mess of The Affair - Anthony and Stephanie Pt 3
Part 3 is all about how Anthony and Stephanie finally overcame the affair. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home. We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn a little more about us visit our website: healingbrokentrust.com Read our blog at healin
Ep 56 - How Anthony and Stephanie Cut Off The Affair - Part II
Anthony had to figure out how to cut off the affair partner even when she persisted. Listen to their story here. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home. We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn a little more about us visit our website: healingb
EP 55 - How Anthony and Stephanie Healed After His Affair Pt 1
After years of feeling their relationship was "okay" Stephanie found herself at a crossroads. Anthony admitted to an affair. They decided to work on the marriage but couldn't shake the affair partner. Even after moving state lines the affair partner was persistent! Listen to find out how they healed from broken trust. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our
Ep 54 - Matt and Sue's Journey To Healing
Matt and Sue struggled after Sue discovered Matt's affair. They were split up and Matt struggled to leave the affair partner when they found our Master Class. They tell their story here. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home. We hope to see you soo
Ep 53 - Is Divorce Right For You?
Many of you may be contemplating divorce. Should you divorce? Will it make you happy? We discuss whether divorce is right for you in this episode. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home. We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn a little more ab
Ep 52 -12 Dangerous Signs They Might Be Thinking About Cheating
We've compiled 12 warnings signs that someone is vulnerable to cheating. In this episode we talk about 3 of them. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home. We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn a little more about us visit our website: healin
Ep 51 - Porn and Infidelity
Pornography many times leads to infidelity. We discuss how porn can influence a person to be unfaithful and a few ways you can protect yourself and your marriage. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home. We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn
Ep 50 - Pursuer's Affair
This episode is all about the pursuer's affair. We talk a lot about the Avoider's affair but we forget that hey pursuer's have affairs too! You'll find this episode interesting as we take a look at how a pursuer can betray as well. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in
Ep 49 - Avoiding the Shut Down
In this episode we talk about what research says about re-engaging the withdrawn spouse. The specific steps you can take to make sure you get the much needed feedback from the partner who traditionally withdraws and pulls away. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in per
Ep 48 - The Secret Missing Link In Your Affair Recovery Process
Without this missing link you will have a hard time fully recovering after infidelity. Make sure you do this for your relationship! We even give you 2 actionable things you can do right away to make it happen. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home.
Ep 47 - How To Encourage The Truth
It can be challenging to encourage the truth as a betrayed partner but in this episode we outline 3 reasons the betrayer struggles to be honest and a few ways you can encourage the truth so you get what you need. Honesty is sometimes hard to come by but this episode is a quick reminder of how to encourage it and we briefly review the most important things to remember If you're ready to take the ne
Ep 46 - When They Won't End The Affair
We talk about 2 things you can do when they won't end the affair. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home. We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn a little more about us visit our website: healingbrokentrust.com Read our blog at healingbrokent
Ep 45 - Boundaries In Your Marriage After An Affair
Boundaries are so incredibly important for healing a marriage after infidelity and are important for preventing infidelity as well. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home. We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn a little more about us visit ou
Ep 44 - Is It Okay To Snoop?
Is it wrong for me to check up on my spouse and look through their Facebook and bank accounts? We answer this question in this episode. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home. We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn a little more about us visi
Ep 43 - Switzerland and The One Thing
We talk about the one thing you need to know when healing after broken trust. We hope you have a wonderful 4th of July full of fun with your family. We are recording this from our hotel room and you'll never guess where we are! If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in per
Ep 42 - Does the Affair Make The Betrayer Happy?
Many times the person who is betrayed wonders what's going on in the mind of their partner who's having an affair. It's important to deal with the reality of the (typical) affair. If you're the betrayed partner, you may only see your partner pushing you away. It's easy to think that they really don't want to be with you....but could they be pushing you away because of their own shame and guilt? M
Ep 40 - 1 Quick Way To Feeling 100%
A listener submitted question is answered that revolves around the issue of sexual assault that results from infidelity. How do we go from here? What can be done? Will they make it? If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home. We hope to see you soon! If
Ep 39 - Should I Leave For The Affair Partner?
Sometimes people contemplate leaving their spouse for the affair partner. Let's talk about if that works and a few things you'll want to consider if you are wanting to leave and possibly marry your affair partner. Can a relationship built on infidelity work? If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustwo
Ep 38 - Healing Wounds Through Bonding Events
Shame comes when we feel rejected. So when we feel accepted we begin to heal the shame. How do we feel accepted after infidelity? We learn to share our vulnerable feelings. How do we learn to share our vulnerable feelings? If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in pers
Ep 37 - Your Approach Is Failing
You're not a failure but your methods are probably failing you. Make sure to avoid these 7 things so you can be sure to succeed in healing after betrayal. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home. We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn a little
Ep 36 - Reverting Back To Old Patterns
What do you do when your problems re-escalate? This can be really scary and frustrating for many couples after infidelity. What if we go back to the old life? How do we handle things when we've been to counseling or a retreat but we still go back to our old problems? If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbroke
Ep 35 - Why Does The Betrayer Become So Defensive?
This episode answers the questions why does the betrayer get so defensive when we need to talk about the details and when I ask simple questions about what happened? If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home. We hope to see you soon! If you want to lea
Ep 34 - When the Affair Becomes Public
It's hard enough dealing with the affair in private but Brad & Morgan provide valuable advice for when the affair becomes public. Whether you're the average person, a CEO of a large company, or a celebrity or high profile person this advice will help you navigate the pain of infidelity in the public eye. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broke
Ep 33 - When Trusting the Betrayed Partner Is Hard
You want the person who betrayed trust to become trustworthy which is completely understandable BUT what happens when the betrayer finds it hard to trust the partner they betrayed? How is this even possible? What you can do now. It's hard enough dealing with the affair in private but Brad & Morgan provide valuable advice for when the affair becomes public. Whether you're the average person, a CEO
EP 32 - Financial Infidelity - Are you or your partner financially unfaithful?
Do you feel that your spouse hasn't been totally transparent with the finances? Have you considered doing something to manage your money like the Dave Ramsey method but you can't seem to get it together and you don't know why? Maybe you're the one in the relationship who just can't seem to let your partner into that part of your life and you don't know how to make them happy? This episode will rea
Ep 31 - When They Have A Baby As A Result of An Affair
Sometimes children are born because of infidelity. In the midst of your suffering, now there is a little human reminder of your pain. What should you do in a case like this? Listen to find out. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home. We hope to see
Ep 30 - 2 Communication Sins To Avoid
We talk about 2 communication traps couples fall into when they are talking about anything pertaining to their relationship. If you can avoid these 2 ways of communication you can solve a huge portion of your relationship problems. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in
Ep 29 - Childhood of a Betrayer
How does someone become unfaithful? Is it something they are predestined to do or can it be prevented altogether? Are you raising an unfaithful child? How can you ensure that your child is able to have a healthy committed marriage even if you have not. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.
Ep 28 - Hell or Highwater Detachment and Despair After An Affair
When do people officially throw in the towel and quit the relationship? Many people think it's the affair that causes the break up but that's not the case most of the time. There is so much more that destroys the relationship. In this episode we talk about what "done" and "checked out" really looks like. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broke
Ep 27 - Are Some Wounds Too Big To Heal From?
Are some wounds so big that they can't be healed? Why is it that some people heal and others don't? If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home. We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn a little more about us visit our website: healingbrokentrust.co
Ep 26 - Why Do They Lie?
Why does my spouse lie? Many who experience infidelity struggle to understand why their spouse won't come out with the full complete truth while some will spill the beans at the drop of a hat. In this episode we talk about why people lie while others don't. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustwork
Ep 25 - Brad's Favorite Topic - Events That Make Healing After An Affair Possible
So many couples have no idea what's possible when it comes to long term healing. They merely scratch the surface when they recognize their negative cycle and understand emotion...but did you know that's only the start? In this episode we talk about super-primary emotion and what it can do for your marriage. Speak with us about your situation Schedule a Discovery Call Couples Workshops: https://h
EP 24 - How To Move On So The Affair Doesn't Define Your Life, Strategies for Overcoming the Mental Battle
Picking up the pieces of your life after an affair can seem impossible in some ways. But this episode will help you to alter your thought process and inoculate yourself against the crazy feelings after infidelity. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from ho
Ep 23 - How Can We Forgive and Be Forgiven? Should I stay with someone who hurts me?
In this episode we talk about how to forgive. So many people think that by forgiving they are somehow weak or saying that it's okay to cheat. We help you to understand how you can forgive without sending the message that it's okay to hurt you. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You
Ep 22 - "If You Cheat On Me I'll Leave You" And Other Things People Say That Challenge the Conversation
In this episode we answer the question "Brad how do I talk to my wife about this? She told me before I had this affair; I never want you to tell me if you have ever cheated on me. I don't want to know that because I have been betrayed by someone else before in the previous marriage." Has your spouse said something like, "I will leave you if you ever cheat on me, if you ever sleep with anybody else
Ep 21 - 10 Types of Affairs
Did you know that there are 10 different types of affairs? In this episode we outline the different types of affairs that people experience and how they are alike and how they are different. Understanding this one thing will transform the healing process for you. You will understand your partner and the situation so much better and that will expedite the healing process for you. If you're ready to
Ep 20 - Your Mind Plays Tricks On You and Replacing Destructive Thoughts
In this episode we help you take control of the destructive thoughts that keep you stuck in unhealthy patterns that keep you from post-traumatic growth. In particular we discuss abusive labeling, blaming, unfavorable comparisons, and more. Sometimes you need an outside source to point out what is true and what is just your mind playing tricks on you. We will give you simple things you can do to be
Ep 19 - Myths That Are Holding You Back, Keeping You Stuck, & Preventing You From Total Happiness
The ABC model of thought renewal, the lies we tell ourselves, and how our thoughts make a difference in how we feel This episode talks about renewing our mind and how we can sometimes wrongly personalize, assume, and catastrophize our situation and other things you must stop right now. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: h
Ep 18 - Stages of Trauma Recovery - How To Get Through It Once And For All
We answer questions: I would really like to know, how do you know you are recovering and what is the process? What steps can I take to recover from the trauma? Knowing what to expect through the healing process is really important to making sure you fully recover from infidelity. In this case, trauma is a stage of the healing process. Inside of the trauma stage there are micro steps that if you
Ep 17 - Can I forget the affair and put it behind me?, Our past and this present betrayal, How do I handle the intrusive thoughts?
We answer the questions of: I have been struggling with my spouse's affair for a year now. I just can't stop thinking about it and I have nightmares. I still feel like it happened yesterday. How do I know when I need to seek individual counseling? Is it possible to forget the affair and put it behind me? Is it important to deal with our past when we're dealing with this present betrayal? How do I
Ep 16 - How to work through anger and talk about the affair without pushing each other away?
We answer the questions of: How do we work through our anger and talk about the affair without pushing the betrayer away? What you're doing that is making the trauma worse. What is PTSD? Why does it matter when recovering from infidelity? What specifically makes PTSD so hard to recover from? If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust works
Ep 15 - Am I crazy? What's wrong with me? How come I can't get over this? What to do in the first 90 days
In this episode Brad & Morgan a listener question: "I learned about my wife's affair with her co-worker two months ago. She has since stop seeing this person and is trying to help me heal, but I still can't seem to stop thinking about her with him. I feel obsessed with knowing what happened. My wife is becoming tired of answering the same questions over and over and I feel worried that she will le
Ep 14 - Romantic Love After Infidelity: Is It Possible To Have Romance Again? How Should We Handle Romance After They Cheated? Ways To Get The Romance Back.
Brad & Morgan answer a few listener questions in this episode. One question is "I have been married to my spouse for 20 years. I would like to know how to fall back into love with my spouse." We also discuss ideas to increase romance without pushing your spouse away after infidelity. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: h
Ep 13 - What Will Make Them Stay, Leave, or Want Me Again? Stuck In Ambiguity, Feeling Confused?
Almost every couple, there is a period of ambiguity, that uncertainty that they go through. Are we going to stay together or are we going to be done? If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home. We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn a little more
Ep 12 - Should I Stay Or Go? What To Do When You're Not Sure You Want To Save The Relationship. The One Thing Holding You Back From Progress.
So many people struggle with feelings of ambiguity after discovering infidelity in their relationship. Many people want to know should I stay with my spouse or partner or should I leave? We talk about the pros and cons of both and give you sound advice on handling the feelings of should I stay or should I leave my marriage. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check o
Ep 11 - Crisis Management, How to Keep It Together When Everything's Falling Apart After The Affair
After the affair(s) life can feel like it's ending. Sometimes you just have no idea how to get back to normal. You still have to go to work and take care of children and you can't just stay in bed and nurse your own wounds. You have to go about normal life even though you're wrecked. So this episode is all about ways to manage the crisis after infidelity. If you're ready to take the next step in h
Ep 10 - Why People Cheat, What Makes A Cheater?, What Leads To Infidelity? Why Did This Happen To You?
One of the big goals of this program, along with helping your relationship heal from betrayal is to help you create secure attachments with each other. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home. We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn a little m
Ep 9 - 6 Ground Rules for Discussing Infidelity
We lay out 6 ground rules for making your conversations productive when discussing the infidelity. Does Talking About The Affair Help or Hurt? Why We Loose Control When We Talk About The Affair(s)? How Much Is Too Much? Do I Want To Know The Details? Does Honesty Really Help? We also talk about a crazy brain fact that explains why you loose control when talking about the affair and what you can
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