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Healing Broken Trust In Your Marriage After Infidelity

82 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 688 ratings

This podcast has been downloaded over 3 million times and is about healing broken trust in your marriage or couple relationship especially after one or more affairs. Marriage and Family Therapist Brad Robinson, and his wife Morgan Robinson, outline how to heal even if you're together or apart, you're the unfaithful or the betrayed, there's been one or multiple affairs, or you were both unfaithful. Attend our workshop and/or meet with us by going to healingbrokentrust.com.

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20 Things the Unfaithful Want the Betrayed To Know...But Don't Know How To Say

October 13, 2022 21:05 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

Brad and Morgan outline 20 things the unfaithful partner want the betrayed partner to know but don't know how to say it.  We can help you find your voice and that is the goal of this episode.  To help you find the words you've been looking for.  Listen to the very end because you'll have a chance to hear from other couples. Look for more resources at healingbrokentrust.com Start your transformation by joining our workshop and program at healingbrokentrust.com/hbtworkshop

Ep 71 - 23 Things the Betrayed Partner Wants The Unfaithful Partner to Know After Affair(s) In Your Relationship And Marriage

September 28, 2022 05:06 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

This episode is like a mini-letter to the unfaithful spouse.  Our goal is to help you articulate many of the things you might be feeling but can't seem to put your finger on. Also, you may have heard about our workshops and master class programs… You may be listening to this wondering why would we join the Healing Broken Trust workshop and program? “We’re already in counseling, or something else, and I mean Brad and Morgan cover everything they have to say in the podcast anyways, right...

Ep 70 - Dan and Lynns Story

February 14, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

Dan and Lynn are participants in the Healing Broken Trust program and they talk about their experience healing after infidelity.  A memorable moment in the conversation was when Lynn talked about how people comment on how others are noticing the changes in them.  Join the HBT program at healingbrokentrustworkshop.com

3 Things You Need If You're Feeling Stuck

January 11, 2022 07:57 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

Missing this one thing could mean you stay stuck unable to repair the negative cycle. Check out our website for info about the workshop, blog, coaching, and other helpful tools: Healingbrokentrust.com

Ep 68 - Cody and Chaisley's Workshop Story

December 22, 2021 07:04 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MB

From feeling hopeless and defeated to a completely new and fresh take on the relationship.  Cody and Chaisley attended our healing broken trust workshop and now they have something to share with you about what they discovered.  Learn more at healingbrokentrust.com

Ep 68 - Chad and Chaisleys Workshop Story

December 22, 2021 07:04 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MB

From feeling hopeless and defeated to a completely new and fresh take on the relationship.  Chad and Chaisley attended our healing broken trust workshop and now they have something to share with you about what they discovered.  Learn more at healingbrokentrust.com

Ep 67 - 1 [More] Proven Way To Heal

December 14, 2021 19:31 - 7 minutes - 6.93 MB

We hit pause on the podcast but not on the practice of helping couples heal broken trust.  Since the last episode we had another baby.  We call him our pandemic baby.   While we've been away from recording new content we haven't taken a break from helping couples.  In fact, we counted the number of couples Brad has worked with 1-on-1 in just the last 10 years and we found the number to be a staggering 5,800 couples! That's not in a large group...that's FACE TO FACE, 1-on-1.  That's unh...

Ep 66 What Makes Love Last

April 24, 2020 04:58 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

This episode Brad and Morgan talk about Brad's recent TEDx Talk about what makes love last.  We're so excited to share this with you! If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop HERE: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home.  We hope to see you soon!

Ep 65 Stress and the Negative Cycle

April 09, 2020 00:22 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MB

Discovering that your partner has been unfaithful or needing to reveal unfaithfulness to your partner is beyond STRESSFUL.  But this episode doesn't ignore the very real truth that it can still cause the coolest cucumber to wilt.  Listen in as Brad and Morgan talk about managing stress incredibly difficult circumstances. At the time of this episode, we are experiencing a pandemic and we're all quarantined and practicing social distancing. We are all so stressed and now we're in close quart...

Ep 64 - What Happens When The Unfaithful Is Vulnerable

February 26, 2019 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

Brad discusses what happens when the betrayer opens up and is vulnerable with the partner they've hurt.  How this can affect the future of the relationship. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop HERE: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home.  We hope to see you soon!

Ep 63 - The Challenges To Understanding Why The Affair Happened

January 15, 2019 08:00 - 27 minutes - 38 MB

After an affair is discovered many people find it difficult to understand why the betrayal happened.  In Episode 63 Brad and Morgan discuss some of the challenges to healing.  They outline how shock and trauma affects the way understanding the affair is interpreted.  How the big why and little whys make a difference in healing after the affair is discovered.  How the level of pain affects the number of questions asked.  If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship...

Ep 62 - The Crucial Moments After The Affair

May 08, 2018 07:00 - 25 minutes - 24.3 MB

People make so many mistakes after the affair is discovered.  You can avoid all the most common issues.  This episode begins the discussion of what you can do to avoid the pitfalls and make sure you come out on top. If you’re tired of feeling stuck, and you’re ready to take the next step, and you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop HERE: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home.  We ho...

Ep 61 - Is Your Situation Unique?

May 01, 2018 07:00 - 15 minutes - 14.9 MB

This episode we have a real "come to Jesus meeting"....we constantly hear people say that their situation must be the worst situation that we've ever heard...they're surprised when we share what we share in this episode. Want 1-on-1 help from the comfort of your own home? Visit healingbrokentrust.com

Ep 61 - Is Your Situation Beyond Help?

May 01, 2018 07:00 - 15 minutes - 14.9 MB

This episode we have a real "come to Jesus meeting" as we say in the south....we constantly hear people say that their situation must be the worst situation that we've ever heard...they're surprised when we share what we share in this episode. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/

Ep 60 - Are you grieving what you hoped your relationship would be?

April 24, 2018 07:00 - 59 minutes - 55.2 MB

In this episode we cover grief in our relationship.  When we've experienced hardships especially the pain of lost expectations in our marriage we grieve what could have (or should have) been. When we are hurt or when our relationship experiences a transition...sometimes for the worse...we grieve the change. But if you get the right help you can have a new and better relationship with your mate. But there are birthing pains sometimes when you're trying to bring about this new, better, versi...

Ep 59 - Two Practical Communication Tips To Get Unstuck

April 17, 2018 07:00 - 13 minutes - 13.3 MB

Communication is definitely a huge concern for almost every couple.  We all want to be heard and to feel understood.  We often intuitively know that we need to understand our partner as well.   What we need and want to say can get lost in translation.  So we give two practical and simple ways to get started getting "unstuck" in your communication battle.   It can feel like a battle sometimes, right?  The good news is you don't have to do it alone.  You have someone in your corner. We a...

Ep 58 - How Self Deception Leads to Infidelity

April 10, 2018 07:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

Are you stuck in self-deception? The answer might surprise you. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home.  We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn a little more about us visit our website: healingbrokentrust.com Read our blog at healingbrokentrustblog.com

Ep 57 - How They Finally Overcame The Mess of The Affair - Anthony and Stephanie Pt 3

April 06, 2018 04:30 - 21 minutes - 20.5 MB

Part 3 is all about how Anthony and Stephanie finally overcame the affair. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home.  We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn a little more about us visit our website: healingbrokentrust.com Read our blog at healingbrokentrustblog.com

Ep 56 - How Anthony and Stephanie Cut Off The Affair - Part II

December 27, 2017 03:06 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

Anthony had to figure out how to cut off the affair partner even when she persisted. Listen to their story here. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home.  We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn a little more about us visit our website: healingbrokentrust.com Read our blog at healingbrokentrustblog.com  

EP 55 - How Anthony & Stephanie Healed After His Affair Pt 1

December 08, 2017 05:36 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

After years of feeling their relationship was "okay" Stephanie found herself at a crossroads. Anthony admitted to an affair. They decided to work on the marriage but couldn't shake the affair partner. Even after moving state lines the affair partner was persistent! Listen to find out how they healed from broken trust. Learn more at healingbrokentrust.com Join the Smart Couples Academy Master Class @ healingbrokentrust.com

EP 55 - How Anthony and Stephanie Healed After His Affair Pt 1

December 08, 2017 05:36 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

After years of feeling their relationship was "okay" Stephanie found herself at a crossroads. Anthony admitted to an affair. They decided to work on the marriage but couldn't shake the affair partner. Even after moving state lines the affair partner was persistent! Listen to find out how they healed from broken trust. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in per...

Ep 54 - Matt and Sue's Journey To Healing

November 24, 2017 08:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

Matt and Sue struggled after Sue discovered Matt's affair. They were split up and Matt struggled to leave the affair partner when they found our Master Class. They tell their story here. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home.  We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn a little more about us visit our website: healingbrokentrust.com...

Ep 53 - Is Divorce Right For You?

September 19, 2017 07:00 - 20 minutes - 19.6 MB

Many of you may be contemplating divorce. Should you divorce? Will it make you happy? We discuss whether divorce is right for you in this episode. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home.  We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn a little more about us visit our website: healingbrokentrust.com Read our blog at healingbrokentrustblog...

Ep 52 -12 Dangerous Signs They Might Be Thinking About Cheating

September 05, 2017 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

We've compiled 12 warnings signs that someone is vulnerable to cheating. In this episode we talk about 3 of them.  If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home.  We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn a little more about us visit our website: healingbrokentrust.com Read our blog at healingbrokentrustblog.com

Ep 51 - Porn and Infidelity

August 29, 2017 07:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

Pornography many times leads to infidelity. We discuss how porn can influence a person to be unfaithful and a few ways you can protect yourself and your marriage. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home.  We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn a little more about us visit our website: healingbrokentrust.com Read our blog at healin...

Ep 50 - Pursuer's Affair

August 22, 2017 13:30 - 12 minutes - 12.3 MB

This episode is all about the pursuer's affair. We talk a lot about the Avoider's affair but we forget that hey pursuer's have affairs too! You'll find this episode interesting as we take a look at how a pursuer can betray as well. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home.  We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn a little more about u...

Ep 49 - Avoiding the Shut Down

August 15, 2017 07:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

In this episode we talk about what research says about re-engaging the withdrawn spouse. The specific steps you can take to make sure you get the much needed feedback from the partner who traditionally withdraws and pulls away. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home.  We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn a little more about us vi...

Ep 48 - The Secret Missing Link In Your Affair Recovery Process

August 08, 2017 07:00 - 11 minutes - 11.2 MB

Without this missing link you will have a hard time fully recovering after infidelity. Make sure you do this for your relationship!  We even give you 2 actionable things you can do right away to make it happen. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home.  We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn a little more about us visit our website: ...

Ep 47 - How To Encourage The Truth

August 01, 2017 07:00 - 12 minutes - 12.2 MB

It can be challenging to encourage the truth as a betrayed partner but in this episode we outline 3 reasons the betrayer struggles to be honest and a few ways you can encourage the truth so you get what you need. Honesty is sometimes hard to come by but this episode is a quick reminder of how to encourage it and we briefly review the most important things to remember If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://he...

Ep 46 - When They Won't End The Affair

July 25, 2017 07:00 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MB

We talk about 2 things you can do when they won't end the affair.  If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home.  We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn a little more about us visit our website: healingbrokentrust.com Read our blog at healingbrokentrustblog.com

Ep 45 - Boundaries In Your Marriage After An Affair

July 18, 2017 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

Boundaries are so incredibly important for healing a marriage after infidelity and are important for preventing infidelity as well. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home.  We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn a little more about us visit our website: healingbrokentrust.com Read our blog at healingbrokentrustblog.com

Ep 44 - Is It Okay To Snoop?

July 11, 2017 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Is it wrong for me to check up on my spouse and look through their Facebook and bank accounts? We answer this question in this episode. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home.  We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn a little more about us visit our website: healingbrokentrust.com Read our blog at healingbrokentrustblog.com

Ep 43 - Switzerland and The One Thing

July 04, 2017 07:00 - 14 minutes - 13.9 MB

We talk about the one thing you need to know when healing after broken trust. We hope you have a wonderful 4th of July full of fun with your family. We are recording this from our hotel room and you'll never guess where we are! If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home.  We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn a little more about us vi...

Ep 42 - Does the Affair Make The Betrayer Happy?

June 27, 2017 07:00 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MB

Many times the person who is betrayed wonders what's going on in the mind of their partner who's having an affair. It's important to deal with the reality of the (typical) affair. If you're the betrayed partner, you may only see your partner pushing you away. It's easy to think that they really don't want to be with you....but could they be pushing you away because of their own shame and guilt?  Maybe they're afraid the marriage can't change...so they do things to push you away? Here are...

Ep 40 - 1 Quick Way To Feeling 100%

June 13, 2017 07:00 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MB

A listener submitted question is answered that revolves around the issue of sexual assault that results from infidelity. How do we go from here? What can be done? Will they make it? If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home.  We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn a little more about us visit our website: healingbrokentrust.com Read...

Ep 39 - Should I Leave For The Affair Partner?

June 06, 2017 07:00 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MB

Sometimes people contemplate leaving their spouse for the affair partner. Let's talk about if that works and a few things you'll want to consider if you are wanting to leave and possibly marry your affair partner.  Can a relationship built on infidelity work? If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home.  We hope to see you soon! If you want to...

Ep 38 - Healing Wounds Through Bonding Events

May 30, 2017 07:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MB

Shame comes when we feel rejected.  So when we feel accepted we begin to heal the shame.  How do we feel accepted after infidelity?  We learn to share our vulnerable feelings.  How do we learn to share our vulnerable feelings? If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home.  We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn a little more about us vis...

Ep 37 - Your Approach Is Failing

May 23, 2017 07:00 - 19 minutes - 18.6 MB

You're not a failure but your methods are probably failing you. Make sure to avoid these 7 things so you can be sure to succeed in healing after betrayal. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home.  We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn a little more about us visit our website: healingbrokentrust.com Read our blog at healingbrokent...

Ep 36 - Reverting Back To Old Patterns

May 16, 2017 07:00

What do you do when your problems re-escalate? This can be really scary and frustrating for many couples after infidelity. What if we go back to the old life? How do we handle things when we've been to counseling or a retreat but we still go back to our old problems? If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home.  We hope to see you soon! If you...

Ep 35 - Why Does The Betrayer Become So Defensive?

May 09, 2017 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28.7 MB

This episode answers the questions why does the betrayer get so defensive when we need to talk about the details and when I ask simple questions about what happened? If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home.  We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn a little more about us visit our website: healingbrokentrust.com Read our blog at hea...

Ep 34 - When the Affair Becomes Public

May 02, 2017 07:00 - 22 minutes - 21.4 MB

It's hard enough dealing with the affair in private but Brad & Morgan provide valuable advice for when the affair becomes public. Whether you're the average person, a CEO of a large company, or a celebrity or high profile person this advice will help you navigate the pain of infidelity in the public eye. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from ho...

Ep 33 - When Trusting the Betrayed Partner Is Hard

April 25, 2017 07:00 - 24 minutes - 23.1 MB

You want the person who betrayed trust to become trustworthy which is completely understandable BUT what happens when the betrayer finds it hard to trust the partner they betrayed? How is this even possible? What you can do now. It's hard enough dealing with the affair in private but Brad & Morgan provide valuable advice for when the affair becomes public. Whether you're the average person, a CEO of a large company, or a celebrity or high profile person this advice will help you navigate t...

EP 32 - Financial Infidelity - Are you or your partner financially unfaithful?

April 18, 2017 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Do you feel that your spouse hasn't been totally transparent with the finances? Have you considered doing something to manage your money like the Dave Ramsey method but you can't seem to get it together and you don't know why? Maybe you're the one in the relationship who just can't seem to let your partner into that part of your life and you don't know how to make them happy? This episode will really help you iron out this part of your relationship. If you're ready to take the next step in...

EP 32 - Financial Infidelity - Are you or your partner financially unfaithful?

April 18, 2017 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Do you feel that your spouse hasn't been totally transparent with the finances? Have you considered doing something to manage your money like the Dave Ramsey method but you can't seem to get it together and you don't know why? Maybe you're the one in the relationship who just can't seem to let your partner into that part of your life and you don't know how to make them happy? This episode will really help you iron out this part of your relationship.

Ep 31 - When They Have A Baby As A Result of An Affair

April 11, 2017 07:00 - 14 minutes - 14.1 MB

Sometimes children are born because of infidelity. In the midst of your suffering, now there is a little human reminder of your pain. What should you do in a case like this? Listen to find out. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home.  We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn a little more about us visit our website: healingbrokentrus...

Ep 30 - 2 Communication Sins To Avoid

April 04, 2017 07:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

We talk about 2 communication traps couples fall into when they are talking about anything pertaining to their relationship. If you can avoid these 2 ways of communication you can solve a huge portion of your relationship problems. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home.  We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn a little more about u...

Ep 29 - Childhood of a Betrayer

March 28, 2017 06:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

How does someone become unfaithful? Is it something they are predestined to do or can it be prevented altogether? Are you raising an unfaithful child? How can you ensure that your child is able to have a healthy committed marriage even if you have not. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home.  We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn ...

Ep 28 - Hell or Highwater Detachment and Despair After An Affair

March 21, 2017 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

When do people officially throw in the towel and quit the relationship? Many people think it's the affair that causes the break up but that's not the case most of the time. There is so much more that destroys the relationship. In this episode we talk about what "done" and "checked out" really looks like. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from ho...

Ep 27 - Are Some Wounds Too Big To Heal From?

March 14, 2017 07:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

Are some wounds so big that they can't be healed? Why is it that some people heal and others don't? If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home.  We hope to see you soon! If you want to learn a little more about us visit our website: healingbrokentrust.com Read our blog at healingbrokentrustblog.com

Ep 26 - Why Do They Lie?

March 07, 2017 08:00 - 8 minutes - 8.29 MB

Why does my spouse lie? Many who experience infidelity struggle to understand why their spouse won't come out with the full complete truth while some will spill the beans at the drop of a hat. In this episode we talk about why people lie while others don't. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentrustworkshop.com/ You can do it in person or from home.  We hope to see you soon! If you want to l...