Best Lisa Limehouse Podcasts (2025)

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Holiday Anxiety After Betrayal? Here’s How to Calm Your Body Fast | E298 13:49

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Why are anxiety, sleepless nights, and emotional overwhelm so intense during the holidays after infidelity? In this powerful episode, Lisa breaks down the real reason the betrayed spouse struggles physically and emotionally during the holiday season—and how to finally find stability again. You’ll learn: ✨ Why betrayal trauma intensifies during holi…

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Why the Holidays Intensify Pain After Betrayal—and How to Protect Your Heart | E297 21:06

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Why does betrayal hurt so much more during the holidays? In this deeply validating episode, Lisa Limehouse unpacks why the holiday season intensifies emotional pain, triggers, and grief for women and couples recovering from infidelity. You’ll learn the neuroscience behind emotional overload, why nostalgia and memories feel so painful, and how disru…

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When Family Doesn't Know: Managing Confidentiality, Boundaries, and Awkward Questions During Holiday Gatherings | E296 22:36

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Navigating family gatherings after infidelity is one of the most overwhelming parts of the holiday season—especially when no one knows what happened. In this powerful episode, Lisa Limehouse breaks down how to protect your peace, set healthy boundaries, and stay emotionally safe when you’re surrounded by people who may ask questions you’re not read…

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A Heartfelt Thanksgiving Thank-You to the Beauty Beyond Betrayal Community | E295 2:11

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n this special Thanksgiving episode, Lisa pauses to share a heartfelt message of gratitude with the Beauty Beyond Betrayal community. Whether you’re healing from infidelity, navigating betrayal trauma, or rebuilding your life through God’s strength, this podcast exists because of you—your loyalty, your courage, and your unwavering support. With tho…

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How to Handle Holiday Triggers After Betrayal: Navigating Parties, Memories, and Unexpected Landmines | E294 25:39

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Holiday triggers after infidelity are real—and they can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Lisa Limehouse breaks down why the holiday season intensifies betrayal trauma and exactly how to navigate emotional landmines like gatherings, memories, music, traditions, and unexpected sensory triggers. You’ll learn the three types of holiday triggers, wha…

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Betrayal Trauma vs. PTSD: Why Infidelity Shatters the Brain Differently | E293 20:51

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Is betrayal trauma real trauma? Absolutely. In this episode, Lisa breaks down the key differences between betrayal trauma and classic PTSD, and why the wounds of infidelity reach far beyond emotional pain. You’ll discover how betrayal affects the brain, body, and nervous system, and why healing from relational trauma requires a faith-based, trauma-…

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Why Traditional Couples Counseling Fails After Infidelity (and What Actually Heals Betrayal Trauma) | E292 20:10

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Traditional marriage counseling can actually make things worse after infidelity — but trauma-informed, Christ-centered couples therapy can transform your marriage from brokenness to breakthrough. In this episode, Lisa explains why the wrong kind of therapy can re-traumatize the betrayed spouse, and how to find the right kind of help that honors you…

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Can a Fallen Pastor Ever Lead Again? Biblical Truth About Restoration After Adultery | E291 30:26

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When a pastor commits adultery, the fallout ripples through marriages, ministries, and entire faith communities. But does moral failure mean permanent disqualification—or can God truly redeem what’s been broken? In this powerful episode, Lisa unpacks what Scripture teaches about restoration after adultery, the difference between forgiveness and fit…

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Betrayal Blindness and Anger: Why You Didn’t See It Coming—and How God Brings Clarity | E290 23:51

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Ever wonder why you didn’t see the betrayal coming—or why you feel so angry now that you know the truth? In today's episode of Beauty Beyond Betrayal, we’re diving deep into betrayal blindness—a term developed by Dr. Jennifer Freyd as part of Betrayal Trauma Theory. You’ll discover how this unconscious survival mechanism causes many women to “not k…

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What Exactly Is an Emotional Affair? Understanding the Hidden Betrayal That Can Destroy a Marriage | E289 37:11

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What Exactly Is an Emotional Affair? Understanding the Hidden Betrayal That Can Destroy a Marriage Emotional affairs can be just as devastating as physical ones—because they break trust where it matters most: the heart. In this powerful 20-minute episode, betrayal trauma expert Lisa Limehouse unpacks what an emotional affair really is, how it begin…

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Why Your Body Feels Sick After Betrayal: Understanding Anxiety, Insomnia, and Trauma Symptoms Through God’s Design | E288 18:55

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Why Am I Experiencing Physical Symptoms Like Anxiety, Insomnia, or Nausea After Betrayal? Your body remembers what your mind can’t process. In this episode, Lisa unpacks how betrayal trauma impacts your nervous system and why symptoms like anxiety, insomnia, or nausea are actually normal trauma responses—not signs of weakness. Discover how somatic …

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Forgiveness vs Reconciliation: Understanding the Biblical Difference After Betrayal | E287 27:34

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What’s the Difference Between Forgiveness and Reconciliation After Betrayal? Forgiveness and reconciliation are not the same thing—especially when you’re healing from infidelity, sexual betrayal, or broken trust. In this powerful episode, Lisa unpacks the biblical difference between letting go and rebuilding trust after betrayal. You’ll learn what …

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Can the Unfaithful Truly Heal After Sexual Betrayal? The Truth About Repentance, Recovery, and Redemption | E286 9:11

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Can the unfaithful truly recover from sexual betrayal? In this powerful mini episode, Lisa dives into one of the most misunderstood questions in the healing journey after infidelity. So often, the spotlight shines on the betrayed spouse—and rightfully so. But the truth is, the unfaithful spouse also carries deep emotional, spiritual, and psychologi…

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The Healing Power of Journaling After Infidelity: 3 Prompts to Release Fear and Reconnect with God | E285 18:08

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After betrayal, fear and anxiety can feel like constant companions—keeping you up at night, flooding your thoughts, and robbing you of peace. But what if one of the most powerful healing tools was already in your hands? In this episode, Lisa shares how journaling can help you process fears and worries, release trauma from your body, and renew your …

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How Trauma-Informed Care Heals Betrayal Trauma (Mind, Body & Spirit) | E284 24:57

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When your marriage has been shattered by infidelity or sexual addiction, you don’t just feel heartbroken—you feel unsafe, disoriented, and disconnected from your own body and faith. That’s the power of betrayal trauma—it impacts your brain, your nervous system, and your spirit. In this episode, Lisa Limehouse—betrayal trauma and infidelity recovery…

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5 Effective Strategies for Healing from Betrayal Trauma | E283 24:15

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Betrayal trauma leaves deep emotional and spiritual wounds — but healing is possible. In this powerful episode, Lisa shares five evidence-based, biblically grounded strategies to help you begin recovering from the devastation of betrayal. You’ll learn how to: Rebuild safety and stability after betrayal Reconnect with your true identity in Christ Pr…

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The Role of Grief in Betrayal Trauma Recovery: How God Uses Sorrow to Bring Healing and Hope | E282 7:08

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Grief is often misunderstood in the healing journey after betrayal—but it’s absolutely essential. In this episode, Lisa unpacks why grief plays such a central role in recovery from betrayal trauma. When infidelity or sexual addiction is exposed, the betrayed spouse isn’t just grieving an event—she’s grieving the loss of the marriage she thought she…

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Why Do Some Men Cheat (and Others Don’t)? The 5 Root Causes Backed by Science, Scripture & Truth | E281 27:46

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Why do some men betray the ones they love while others remain faithful? In this 12-minute mini-teaching, betrayal trauma specialist Lisa Limehouse breaks down the five core reasons men cheat—using the latest neuroscience, research, and biblical truth to uncover what’s really behind infidelity. You’ll learn how unhealed childhood wounds, emotional i…

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How is Betrayal Trauma different from other Traumas? | E280 8:04

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By Lisa Limehouse - Christian Betrayal Trauma Specialist, Affair Recovery Coach, Certified Life Coach, Phoenix Rising

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Beliefs We Take On After Betrayal (and How to Break Free with God’s Truth) | E279 20:24

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When betrayal hits, it doesn’t just break your heart—it plants toxic beliefs in your mind. Maybe you’ve caught yourself thinking, “I wasn’t enough,” “I’ll never be able to trust again,” or “My future is ruined.” These lies feel real, but they are not the truth of who you are in Christ. In this episode of Beauty Beyond Betrayal, Lisa unpacks the top…

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Understanding Addiction, Affairs & Trauma: Why Healing Starts with Seeing the Full Picture | E278 17:32

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What really happens to a marriage after infidelity, porn addiction, or emotional affairs? In this eye-opening episode, betrayal recovery expert Lisa Limehouse breaks down the connection between sexual addiction, emotional affairs, pornography, and the impact of betrayal trauma on both spouses. You’ll gain biblical insight, clinical truth, and pract…

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How to Rebuild Trust God’s Way: Why Blind Trust Isn’t Enough After Infidelity | E277 21:58

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When betrayal shatters your marriage, trust doesn’t automatically come back with time—it must be rebuilt with intention. In this episode of Beauty Beyond Betrayal, Lisa unpacks the critical difference between blind trust and informed trust. You’ll learn why blind trust leaves you vulnerable, what informed trust actually looks like, and six powerful…

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Respect Lost: 5 Steps for the Unfaithful Spouse to Earn It Back | E276 20:47

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In this episode of Beauty Beyond Betrayal, Lisa speaks directly to the unfaithful spouse about one of the biggest misconceptions after infidelity: the idea that respect will automatically return just because you’re “good now.” Lisa unpacks what true respect is—and what it isn’t—why betrayal shatters respect in marriage, and why being “good” for a s…

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How Can I Reconcile with a Husband Who Cheated on Me? | E275 17:19

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How can you reconcile with a husband who cheated and broke your heart into a trillion pieces? In this episode of Beauty Beyond Betrayal, Lisa unpacks one of the hardest questions betrayed wives face. Discover: Why betrayal through infidelity or pornography is so devastating to a woman’s heart. Why you cannot reconcile with the old man who betrayed …

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5 Signs You’re Moving from the Shock of Betrayal into True Healing | E274 18:18

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When betrayal first hits, the shock is overwhelming—you feel frozen, gasping for air, and wondering if life will ever feel normal again. That’s the power of trauma: it shakes your very foundation. But here’s the hope—God can bring you through it. In today’s episode, Lisa walks you through 5 signs you’re moving from the shock of betrayal into true h…

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3 Steps to Rebuild Trust in Marriage Through Consistency | E273 16:28

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After betrayal, trust can feel impossible to rebuild. But here’s the truth: trust isn’t restored through perfection—it’s rebuilt through consistency. In this episode of Beauty Beyond Betrayal, Lisa dives into why consistency matters more than perfection when it comes to rebuilding trust after infidelity. You’ll discover: Why trust is essential to a…

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How to Talk About the Betrayal Without Retraumatizing Each Other | E272 25:41

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How do you talk about betrayal without causing more pain? After infidelity, every conversation about what happened can feel like walking into a battlefield. In this episode of Beauty Beyond Betrayal, Lisa shares how couples can discuss the betrayal in a way that promotes healing rather than retraumatization. You’ll discover: Why creating a safe spa…

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What It Means to Rebuild Safety with Your Wife after Betrayal | E271 23:12

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After betrayal, one of the deepest wounds a wife carries is the loss of safety. In this powerful episode, Lisa unpacks what “feeling unsafe” really means to a betrayed spouse, what safety looks like in the aftermath of infidelity, and why it’s the unfaithful husband’s responsibility to help rebuild it. You’ll discover five practical ways to create …

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3 steps to take when You Resent Doing the Healing Work After Betrayal | E270 15:26

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Are you resentful that you’re the one doing all the healing work after betrayal? It feels unfair—you didn’t cause the affair or the lies, yet you’re left carrying the heavy weight of betrayal trauma. In this episode of Beauty Beyond Betrayal, Lisa unpacks why healing, as unjust as it feels, is still your choice, your responsibility, and your gift t…

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Why Sexual Sobriety Includes Your Thought Life | E269 19:41

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Sexual sobriety is about more than your behavior—it begins in your thought life. In this episode of Beauty Beyond Betrayal, Lisa Limehouse unpacks why your thoughts matter, how they shape your feelings, beliefs, and actions, and why true freedom requires taking every thought captive and submitting it to Christ. You’ll discover: The biblical foundat…

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How to Explain Betrayal Trauma to People Who Don’t Understand—Therapists, Pastors, Family, and Friends | E268 16:29

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Have you ever tried to explain betrayal trauma to a therapist, pastor, family member, or friend—only to be met with blank stares, clichés, or advice that left you feeling even more alone? You’re not crazy, and you’re not overreacting. Betrayal trauma is real, and in this episode of Beauty Beyond Betrayal, I’ll give you the exact language to help ot…

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5 Signs He Is Gaslighting You — And How to Stop It for Good | E267 16:19

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Is he gaslighting you after betrayal? In this powerful episode of Beauty Beyond Betrayal, Lisa Limehouse uncovers the 5 clear signs of gaslighting after infidelity—and what Christian women can do to stop the emotional manipulation for good. If you’ve ever felt confused, questioned your memory, or started to believe you’re the problem… this episode …

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Rebuilding Trust: A Daily Check-In That Heals, Not Hurts | E266 17:31

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After betrayal, rebuilding trust can feel impossible—especially if every conversation starts to feel like an interrogation. In today's episode, Christian marriage coach Lisa Limehouse reveals the top daily check-in routine that helps couples restore trust and connection without turning the betrayed spouse into a parole officer. You’ll learn why pro…

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How to Show Your Wife You Are Becoming a New Man after Betrayal | E265 19:39

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If you’re the unfaithful spouse wondering how to rebuild trust after infidelity, this episode is for you. Today, I'm sharing powerful insight on why behavior modification isn’t enough—and how true heart transformation is what your wife desperately needs to see. Learn why early recovery often feels like "checking boxes" and how that structure actual…

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How to Handle Seeing the Other Woman in Public Without Falling Apart | E264 16:52

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What do you do when you unexpectedly see the other woman in public? Today's episode is vulnerable and truth-filled. I'm guiding you through one of the most emotionally triggering moments after infidelity. Learn how to manage your trauma response, why confronting the other woman won’t bring healing, and the 3 best practices to protect your peace and…

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The First Boundary Every Couple Needs to Protect Their Healing Journey | E263 18:06

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When healing after betrayal, there is one boundary that absolutely must be in place before trust can be rebuilt: complete severance from the affair partner — or the complete cutoff of pornography if addiction is the issue. In this episode, I'm explaining why this boundary is the non-negotiable first step toward safety, healing, and restoration. You…

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You Didn’t Fail as a Wife: Why His Choice to betray you is Not Your Burden to Carry | E262 18:13

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When your husband chooses infidelity, it’s easy to internalize the betrayal and wonder, “What did I do wrong?” Today, I'm exposing one of the most damaging lies betrayed wives believe: that his betrayal means you failed. I'm unpacking why infidelity is never the wife’s fault, what’s truly at the root of his choices, and how societal and even church…

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Guilt vs. True Remorse: Why It Matters for Your Healing After Betrayal | E261 19:38

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How can you tell if your husband is truly remorseful or just feeling guilty after infidelity? In this episode of Beauty Beyond Betrayal, I'm breaking down the critical difference between guilt and true remorse—and why that distinction matters deeply for your healing journey as a betrayed wife. You’ll learn: Clear definitions and examples of guilt v…

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The Truth About How Long Betrayal Recovery Really Takes | E260 19:38

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How long does it really take to heal after betrayal? Today's episode is for couples who are seeking to restore your marriage after betrayal. I'm breaking down the truth about the healing timeline after infidelity—and why there’s no “one size fits all” when it comes to restoring a marriage shattered by betrayal. You’ll discover the 5 major stages ev…

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No More Secrets: The Power of Full Therapeutic Disclosure in Affair Recovery | E259 14:57

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Commit to Full Disclosure: Why Secrets Keep You Stuck After Infidelity Today, I'm revealing why full therapeutic disclosure is essential for couples healing after sexual betrayal or an affair. Learn what true disclosure involves, how it helps both partners begin real restoration, and what the latest research shows about its impact. Plus, get a snea…

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3 Steps to Begin Healing After Betrayal—Even If He Does Nothing | E258 14:36

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What if your healing didn’t have to wait for his recovery? Today, I'm sharing 3 practical, hope-filled steps you can take today to begin healing from the trauma of marital betrayal—even if your unfaithful husband does nothing. Learn why waiting on him can keep you stuck, how to reclaim your voice and safety, and what it means to choose healing with…

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Why Her Pain After Betrayal Isn’t Manipulation | E257 19:06

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After an affair or sexual betrayal, many husbands misinterpret their wife’s pain, anger, or boundaries as control or manipulation. But what if her reactions are actually the natural response to deep betrayal trauma? Today, I'm breaking down why your wife’s emotional responses aren’t manipulation—but signs of devastation, confusion, and survival. Yo…

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PTSD After Betrayal: Why Your Body Feels Broken (and How to Start Healing) | E256 19:30

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If you’re experiencing panic, flashbacks, or constant anxiety after discovering your spouse’s betrayal—you’re not imagining things. You could be struggling with PTSD from betrayal trauma. In this episode, I'm breaking down what PTSD really looks like after infidelity, how it affects your past, present, and future—and how you can begin healing today…

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Boundaries or Control? How Christian Women Can Set Limits Without Losing Themselves | E255 19:14

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Are your boundaries truly healthy—or are they quietly controlling? In today’s episode of Beauty Beyond Betrayal, we’re breaking down a common struggle for Christian women healing from betrayal: how to know if the boundaries you’ve set are leading you toward safety or sliding into control. You’ll learn: What God-honoring boundaries actually are (and…

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How to Ground Yourself When a Trigger Hits in Public | E254 20:53

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Have you ever felt panic rise out of nowhere while standing in line at the grocery store, sitting in church, or scrolling your phone in public? That sudden wave of fear, shame, or heartbreak may be a trauma trigger—a common and painful part of betrayal trauma recovery. In this episode of Beauty Beyond Betrayal, I'm unpacking what triggers are, why …

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Helping Her Heal: 5 Ways to Support Your Wife After Betrayal | E253 20:21

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She just found out. The truth is out. Now what? In today’s episode, I'm speaking directly to the man who’s been caught in betrayal—whether through sexual addiction, pornography, or an affair—and wants to know how to help his wife begin to heal. This episode walks you through five powerful, biblical, and trauma-informed ways to step into your wife’s…

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How to Separate Your Worth from Their Betrayal | E252 22:20

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When betrayal shatters your marriage, it often feels like it shatters you, too. In today's episode of Beauty Beyond Betrayal, I am walking you through the emotional, spiritual, and neurological impact of betrayal trauma — and why your worth was never tied to his choices in the first place. You'll learn: How betrayal trauma disconnects you from your…

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Why It’s Not Your Job to Fix Him: The Truth That Will Set You Free After Betrayal | E251 18:34

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Have you ever found yourself thinking, “If I could just help him, maybe this wouldn’t have happened…”? In today’s episode, I'm shareing a powerful truth every betrayed Christian woman needs to hear: It is not your job to fix him. I walk you through why trying to carry the weight of your husband’s healing will only delay your own, and how to finally…

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Creating Your Post-Betrayal Self-Care Plan: More Than Bubble Baths and Pedicures | E250 16:44

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After betrayal, self-care isn’t a luxury — it’s a lifeline. In this powerful episode, I break down what true post-betrayal self-care really looks like (hint: it’s not just spa days and scented candles). You’ll learn why self-care is vital to your healing, how to create a personalized plan that supports your emotional, spiritual, and physical recove…

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Regulating Your Nervous System After Betrayal: 3 Surprising Techniques That Bring Real Relief | E249 15:41

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After betrayal, it’s not just your heart that breaks—it’s your nervous system that goes into survival mode. If you’ve been feeling anxious, on edge, or emotionally numb, your body may be stuck in a trauma response. Today, I'm sharing why nervous system regulation is a vital (and often overlooked) part of healing from betrayal trauma—and why prayer …