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Hope Beyond Betrayal: Healing from Porn Addiction & Infidelity

Hope Beyond Betrayal: Healing from Porn Addiction & Infidelity

Eileen & David Posadny 53 Episodes Aug 19, 2026

This podcast offers hope and practical steps for couples dealing with the aftermath of porn addiction or infidelity. It explores the damaging effects of porn on the brain, how boundaries can restore intimacy, and a path to recovery. The hosts share their own journey of healing, showing how their marriage was transformed into something stronger. Listeners will find stories of resilience, insight, and expert advice on rebuilding trust and intimacy.

Episodes

#61 - Why Men Lose Motivation in the Work — And What Can Motivate Them
#61 - Why Men Lose Motivation in the Work — And What Can Motivate Them Aug 19, 2026 2103 Ask Us a Question!In this episode, David and Eileen discuss how many men in recovery fall into one of two categories: those who don't believe they have a real problem, and those who admit it but resist doing the actual work to change. This episode unpacks why traditional motivators — guilt, shame, or simply "getting caught" — rarely produce lasting change. Ultimately, inward motivat
#60 - How Claiming the "Porn Addict in Recovery" Label Helps You Finally Speak
#60 - How Claiming the "Porn Addict in Recovery" Label Helps You Finally Speak Aug 12, 2026 1676 Ask Us a Question!In this episode, David shares some testimonies from clips of people who have come out and shared their story of hitting rock bottom with porn addiction and how that gave them the courage to come forward with it.Highlighting statistics, David dives into the beliefs that can keep a porn addict stuck, and opportunities to be able to move forward by openly sharing their story with a
#59 - Is Infidelity a Moral Failure — or a Pain Response? with guest Dr. Kathy Nickerson
#59 - Is Infidelity a Moral Failure — or a Pain Response? with guest Dr. Kathy Nickerson Aug 5, 2026 2952 Ask Us a Question!Dr. Kathy Nickerson, a psychologist and researcher who has surveyed over 5,000 people on infidelity, joins David and Eileen to challenge the idea that cheating is simply a moral failure. Drawing on her research, she explains that most betrayal is rooted in unresolved pain, avoidant attachment, and unhealed childhood trauma rather than a fixed character flaw — and that the addicti
#58 - We're Pregnant! How Major Life Events Resurface Difficult Emotions in Recovery
#58 - We're Pregnant! How Major Life Events Resurface Difficult Emotions in Recovery Jul 29, 2026 1526 Ask Us a Question!In this episode, David and Eileen follow up on their social media announcement that they are expecting a fourth child! They discuss how the joyful experience also brings up feelings from the past and the complicated conversations that can come from finding each other through those feelings.No matter where you are in your journey, major life events happen to everyone after betraya
#57 - How to Work Through Dangerous Assumptions in Betrayal Trauma Recovery
#57 - How to Work Through Dangerous Assumptions in Betrayal Trauma Recovery Jul 22, 2026 1988 Ask Us a Question!In this episode, David and Eileen bring up how their experience in working with couples has really highlighted how assumptions can get in the way of couples finding each other after betrayal. Most couples don't see themselves as being afraid, but is it easier to assume than to ask the hard questions that may be true about our partner?David and Eileen then share some of their
#56 - Is He Capable of Betraying Again — And Is She Capable of Rebuilding?
#56 - Is He Capable of Betraying Again — And Is She Capable of Rebuilding? Jul 15, 2026 3002 Ask Us a Question!In this episode, David and Eileen dive into the powerful concept of "Capable" and what it truly means in the context of porn addiction, sex addiction, and recovery. They unpack the uncomfortable truth that both the addict and the betrayed partner must face — that we are all capable of various reactions to pain, and how refusing to acknowledge this can silently stall the
#55 - AI Porn, Lust, and Our Kids: How We Can Affect The Future of Porn Addiction
#55 - AI Porn, Lust, and Our Kids: How We Can Affect The Future of Porn Addiction Jul 8, 2026 1521 Ask Us a Question!In this week's episode, David talks about the future of AI and how it is already being used for pornographic purposes. How do we navigate the future of an industry that is harmful but is also going to double in the next 7 years?David addresses the core lust issue at work here, how lusting after real women or AI material traces back to the same lust habit, and ways we can tal
#54 - Plagiarized Remorse: Why AI-Generated Apologies Fail the Betrayed Partner After Infidelity - with guests Morgan and Elaine
#54 - Plagiarized Remorse: Why AI-Generated Apologies Fail the Betrayed Partner After Infidelity - with guests Morgan and Elaine Jul 1, 2026 2672 Ask Us a Question!In this week's episode, David and Eileen welcome their guest couple who are going through a triggering event on their 9-year recovery journey. When a connection attempt comes from an AI source rather than the person's heart directly, can that hinder trust-building in the relationship?David and Eileen spend time talking with both Morgan and Elaine on the needs and feelin
#53 - Comparing Your Recovery to Others: The Hidden Trap in Betrayal Trauma & Porn Addiction Healing
#53 - Comparing Your Recovery to Others: The Hidden Trap in Betrayal Trauma & Porn Addiction Healing Jun 24, 2026 2023 Ask Us a Question!It's easy to look at someone further along in their recovery and feel like you're falling behind — but comparison can quietly become one of the biggest traps in betrayal trauma and porn addiction recovery. In this weeks Podcast, David and Eileen talk about what's really going on when comparison creeps in, how it differs from genuine self-reflection, and how to refo
#52 - The Lies Broke Everything: Can a Porn Addict Practice Transparency?
#52 - The Lies Broke Everything: Can a Porn Addict Practice Transparency? Jun 17, 2026 1549 Ask Us a Question!In this episode, David breaks down the thing that really broke trust: the lies.Here he discusses the anatomy of a lie, the three stages of discovering truth and ultimately the antidote: radical honesty. But what keeps a recovering porn addict used to lies from just making those switches? David covers some tools that can help get started and the ultimate importance of getting into
#51 - Can You Motivate a Porn and Sex Addict to Change? - Listener Questions
#51 - Can You Motivate a Porn and Sex Addict to Change? - Listener Questions Jun 10, 2026 2436 Ask Us a Question!In this episode, David and Eileen take a couple listener questions regarding porn addiction recovery and use examples in their own journey how this can be progressed:1. Should I set a time limit on him to make progress when he is unwilling?2. How can I encourage him in recovery to motivate him? Whether you're the one struggling with porn or sex addiction, the betrayed partne
#50 - "Prove That You Will Fight For Us" - A Delegation from the Betrayed to the Porn Addict that Can Change Everything - with guest Zack
#50 - "Prove That You Will Fight For Us" - A Delegation from the Betrayed to the Porn Addict that Can Change Everything - with guest Zack Jun 3, 2026 1714 Ask Us a Question!In this episode, David speaks with Zack, who recently had a discovery day event and is working to get into recovery. Zack brings some questions to the podcast along with his story which presents a powerful request from his partner: prove that you will fight for us.David and Zack then work through how something this direct can become a powerful tool in recovery understanding that

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