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Why You're Not Healing at the Same Speed
One of the most common fears couples face after betrayal is the feeling of being out of sync. One partner seems to be moving faster. The other feels stuck or confused. One wants to talk. The other wants space. And...
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Shouldn't Love Be Enough?
We grow up believing that if someone truly loves us, theyâll just know what we need. That love will automatically teach them how to comfort, protect, and show up in the right ways. But when betrayal or disconnection...
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Calming the Storm Together
After betrayal, both partners are caught in a storm of overwhelming emotions and survival responses. The betrayed partner feels the instinct to pull away for safety. The recovering partner often feels paralyzed by...
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"But It Only Happened Once..."
We often hear minimizing phrases like âIt only happened onceâ or âWhy make such a big deal out of it?â The intention may be to calm fears or move forward quicklyâbut instead, it often creates more confusion, pressure,...
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Protecting Your Relationship from an Emotional Affair
Most people assume infidelity only matters when it becomes physical, but emotional infidelity can cut just as deepâand often deeper. When your partner gives emotional intimacy, attention, and affection to someone...
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Telling the Truth Isn't Enough
Weâve all heard the phrase âhonesty is the best policy.â But after betrayal, many couples find that simply telling the truth doesnât always bring the healing they hoped for. In fact, sometimes the way truth is shared...
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The Truth Behind Overreacting in Betrayal Trauma Recovery
If youâre the betrayed partner, you know what itâs like to be hit with waves of emotion that feel impossible to control. One moment youâre holding it together, and the next youâre flooded with anger, grief, or fear....
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Trust Isn't Built How You Think
When trust has been broken, the recovering partner often feels pressure to prove they can be trusted again. They may follow instructions perfectly, track progress, and work hard to âget it right.â But instead of...
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Are You Behind in Your Recovery?
Do you ever feel like youâre falling behind in healing? You look around and it seems like everyone else is moving forward while youâre stuck, spinning, or even slipping backward. The truth isâyou might be doing all...
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Betrayal: Accountability vs. Expectations
After betrayal, couples often find themselves trapped in a cycle. The unfaithful partner wants to explain, while the betrayed partner longs for real accountability. Instead of bringing clarity, explanations often...
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Who Goes First in Recovery?
After betrayal, many couples get stuck in a painful waiting game. The betrayed partner wants proof of safety before risking vulnerability, while the recovering partner waits for reassurance before stepping forward....
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We're Stable, But Are We Actually Healing?
Free Video Training Resource for Betrayed Partners:Â https://www.geoffsteurer.com/romance-after-betrayal
This episode is taken from a presentation I gave at the Betrayal Healing Conference earlier this year, where I...
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