From Crisis to Connection - with Geoff & Jody Steurer

From Crisis to Connection - with Geoff & Jody Steurer

Hosted by: Geoff & Jody Steurer

The goal of healing isn't just stopping the crisis. It's ultimately moving into genuine and meaningful connection with ourselves, each other, and the world around us. Join licensed therapist and author Geoff Steurer...

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Self Advocacy (Part 1) - Episode 261

Betrayal trauma can leave the betrayed partner feeling isolated with mountains of self-doubt. Learning to find your voice and advocate for your needs is critical for healing. In this episode we discuss the importance...
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Power Dynamics in Relationships - with Bonnie Young - Episode 260

Every relationship has a power dynamic, whether it be equal or an uneven split. Focusing on empathy, generosity, and mutual respect are the keys to balanced relationships. In this episode we welcome Bonnie Young, a...
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Being Honest with Yourself Can Change Your Relationship - Episode 259

When we think of dishonesty in relationships, we often immediately think of the  big, life-changing moments such as betrayal. But even very small instances of dishonesty, seemingly harmless, can accumulate and...
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Living with Unmet Expectations - Episode 258

How many of you have the exact life that you mapped out when you were younger? The perfect spouse, perfect children, perfect life, where everyone does exactly what you want them to? It’s pretty fair to say that how...
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A Deeper Look at Forgiveness and Apologies - with Lisa Stoddard-Reeves - Episode 257

In this episode, we welcome Lisa Stoddard Reeves to discuss the complex aspects of forgiveness in relationships, particularly within Christian contexts. Lisa highlights the potential harms of oversimplifying...
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Demystifying the Polygraph Test - with Jared Rockwood - Episode 256

What do you think of when you think of a polygraph test? Do you think of a gimmick you’ve seen on TV, or do you think of a reliable truth-telling device? In this episode we welcome Jared Rockwood, a polygraph examiner...
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Support vs. Enabling - Episode 255

Do you ever wonder if it’s necessary to praise someone for a basic action you feel they should automatically be doing? In this episode we have a nuanced discussion about the dynamics between being supportive and...
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When Betrayal Threatens Your Goodness - Episode 254

Trauma responses can alter how we see ourselves, our relationships, and the world. In this episode we focus on managing betrayal trauma and its impact on our self-perception of goodness. While this can be affected...
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"I Meant Well...and Other Words That Kill Relationships" - with Heather Linchenko - Episode 253

Relationships of every kind make up the fabric of our lives. In this episode we invite Heather Linchenko to join us, author and expert on healthy relationships. Heather discusses her book 'I Meant Well…and Other Words...
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Sweeping Your Side of the Street - Episode 252

There are always complex challenges and dynamics in managing one's own recovery after betrayal or broken trust, and it is often tempting to become overly invested in a partner’s recovery journey as well.  Perhaps...
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"Sex Educated" - with Bonnie Young - Episode 251

If you could go back in time, what would you share with your younger self about their body, sexuality, relationships, and sexual connection? In this episode, we welcome Bonnie Young, a licensed marriage and family...
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How Loved Ones Can Offer Support - Episode 250

When you are on the sidelines watching a friend go through the trauma of betrayal, it can be difficult not to choose sides or to know when to help and when to step back. In this episode we explore the importance of...
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