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The Power of No - Episode 204
Do you have a hard time saying “no” and holding personal boundaries around your time, energy and resources? We often find ourselves socially conditioned to be agreeable, helpful, and willing to say “yes” at just about...
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In Search of Heroic Masculinity - Ben Pacini - Episode 203
Masculinity has become a taboo topic in recent years, often being associated with sexism and misogyny. In this episode Ben Pacini, author of “The Case for Heroic Masculinity” and professor at BYU-Idaho, joins us to...
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4 Ways the Betrayed Can Improve Their Healing - Episode 202
During my years working with couples dealing with addiction and betrayal, I’ve seen several key trends that have led to the most healing and recovery for the partner who has been betrayed. In this episode we discuss...
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4 Ways the Betrayer Can Improve Their Recovery - Episode 201
During my years working with couples dealing with addiction and betrayal, I’ve seen several key trends that have led to the most successful recoveries for those who have betrayed their partner. In this episode we...
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Is My Partner an Addict or Just Being a Jerk? - Episode 200
Working through betrayal trauma brings up a lot of unknowns in a relationship. One of the most common questions is if the betrayer has the capacity and the willingness to change, or if they are tied to a compulsive or...
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Shame vs. Regret - Episode 199
There is a fine line between words that empower change and words that drag us down and keep us stuck in a hamster wheel of unhealthy patterns. In this episode we discuss the importance of differentiating between shame...
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Malicious Compliance - Episode 198
Have you ever followed a rule or a request with the understanding, and even the intent, that the person setting that rule won’t really get what they want out of it? In this episode we discuss the term ‘malicious...
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Decreasing Chaos in Recovery - Episode 197
With an increase of activities, over-scheduling, and an overall feeling of “busy-ness”, our lives already seem full to the brim. When a betrayal or other traumatic event occurs, how do we fit in the time and effort to...
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Balancing Positivity and Negativity - Episode 196
We hear a lot of talk about “toxic” positivity versus being real, vulnerable, and open about our struggles and emotions. It can be hard to know how to balance the two vastly different emotions, especially when...
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Drama Bonding - Episode 195
Relationship bonds come in all shapes and sizes. Friendships, acquaintances, family members, and intimate partners all have different levels of connection and familiarity that they are built upon. In this episode we...
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Why Formal Disclosure Matters (Part 2) - Episode 194
Moving forward after a betrayal is critical, but when the past has not been fully addressed, it becomes difficult to focus on the future. If the betrayer does not disclose the important information to the betrayed...
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Why Formal Disclosure Matters (Part 1) - Episode 193
Moving forward after a betrayal is critical, but when the past has not been fully addressed, it becomes difficult to focus on the future. If the betrayer does not disclose the important information to the betrayed...
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