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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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Ep 25 - Brad's Favorite Topic - Events That Make Healing After An Affair Possible

February 28, 2017 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

So many couples have no idea what's possible when it comes to long term healing. They merely scratch the surface when they recognize their negative cycle and understand emotion...but did you know that's only the start? In this episode we talk about super-primary emotion and what it can do for 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...

EP 24 - How To Move On So The Affair Doesn't Define Your Life, Strategies for Overcoming the Mental Battle

February 21, 2017 08:00 - 48 minutes - 67 MB

Picking up the pieces of your life after an affair can seem impossible in some ways. But this episode will help you to alter your thought process and inoculate yourself against the crazy feelings after infidelity. 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 websit...

Ep 23 - How Can We Forgive and Be Forgiven? Should I stay with someone who hurts me?

February 14, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

In this episode we talk about how to forgive. So many people think that by forgiving they are somehow weak or saying that it’s okay to cheat. We help you to understand how you can forgive without sending the message that it’s okay to hurt you. healingbrokentrust.com/episode23

Ep 23 - How Can We Forgive and Be Forgiven? Should I stay with someone who hurts me?

February 14, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

In this episode we talk about how to forgive. So many people think that by forgiving they are somehow weak or saying that it’s okay to cheat. We help you to understand how you can forgive without sending the message that it’s okay to hurt 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 ...

Ep 22 - “If You Cheat On Me I’ll Leave You” And Other Things People Say That Challenge the Conversation

February 07, 2017 08:00 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MB

In this episode we answer the question “Brad how do I talk to my wife about this? She told me before I had this affair; I never want you to tell me if you have ever cheated on me. I don't want to know that because I have been betrayed by someone else before in the previous marriage.” Has your spouse said something like, “I will leave you if you ever cheat on me, if you ever sleep with anybody else, I'll leave you.” If you’ve heard this statement then this episode is a must listen episode! ...

Ep 21 - 10 Types of Affairs

January 31, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MB

Did you know that there are 10 different types of affairs? In this episode we outline the different types of affairs that people experience and how they are alike and how they are different. Understanding this one thing will transform the healing process for you. You will understand your partner and the situation so much better and that will expedite the healing process for you. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop...

Ep 20 - Your Mind Plays Tricks On You and Replacing Destructive Thoughts

January 24, 2017 08:00 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MB

In this episode we help you take control of the destructive thoughts that keep you stuck in unhealthy patterns that keep you from post-traumatic growth. In particular we discuss abusive labeling, blaming, unfavorable comparisons, and more. Sometimes you need an outside source to point out what is true and what is just your mind playing tricks on you. We will give you simple things you can do to begin transforming your thoughts so you can take back your day, your week, your month, your year...

Ep 19 - Myths That Are Holding You Back, Keeping You Stuck, & Preventing You From Total Happiness

January 17, 2017 08:00 - 24 minutes - 34 MB

The ABC model of thought renewal, the lies we tell ourselves, and how our thoughts make a difference in how we feel This episode talks about renewing our mind and how we can sometimes wrongly personalize, assume, and catastrophize our situation and other things you must stop right now. 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...

Ep 18 - Stages of Trauma Recovery - How To Get Through It Once And For All

January 10, 2017 08:00 - 19 minutes - 27.7 MB

We answer questions: I would really like to know, how do you know you are recovering and what is the process?  What steps can I take to recover from the trauma? Knowing what to expect through the healing process is really important to making sure you fully recover from infidelity.  In this case, trauma is a stage of the healing process.  Inside of the trauma stage there are micro steps that if you understand then you will have an easier time healing and taking back your life.  Don’t miss t...

Ep 17 - Can I forget the affair and put it behind me?, Our past and this present betrayal, How do I handle the intrusive thoughts?

January 03, 2017 08:00 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MB

We answer the questions of: I have been struggling with my spouse’s affair for a year now. I just can't stop thinking about it and I have nightmares. I still feel like it happened yesterday. How do I know when I need to seek individual counseling? Is it possible to forget the affair and put it behind me? Is it important to deal with our past when we’re dealing with this present betrayal? How do I handle the intrusive thoughts? Symptoms of PTSD are further explained and triggers are better un...

Ep 16 - How to work through anger and talk about the affair without pushing each other away?

December 27, 2016 08:00 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MB

We answer the questions of: How do we work through our anger and talk about the affair without pushing the betrayer away? What you're doing that is making the trauma worse. What is PTSD? Why does it matter when recovering from infidelity? What specifically makes PTSD so hard to recover from?

Ep 16 - How to work through anger and talk about the affair without pushing each other away?

December 27, 2016 08:00 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MB

We answer the questions of: How do we work through our anger and talk about the affair without pushing the betrayer away? What you're doing that is making the trauma worse. What is PTSD? Why does it matter when recovering from infidelity? What specifically makes PTSD so hard to recover from? 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 ...

Ep 15 - Am I crazy? What’s wrong with me? How come I can't get over this? What to do in the first 90 days

December 20, 2016 08:00 - 20 minutes - 28.9 MB

In this episode Brad & Morgan a listener question: "I learned about my wife's affair with her co-worker two months ago. She has since stop seeing this person and is trying to help me heal, but I still can't seem to stop thinking about her with him. I feel obsessed with knowing what happened. My wife is becoming tired of answering the same questions over and over and I feel worried that she will leave me just because of my obsession with knowing what's happened. I feel like I am going crazy, ...

Ep 14 - Romantic Love After Infidelity: Is It Possible To Have Romance Again? How Should We Handle Romance After They Cheated? Ways To Get The Romance Back.

December 13, 2016 08:00 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MB

Brad & Morgan answer a few listener questions in this episode.  One question is "I have been married to my spouse for 20 years. I would like to know how to fall back into love with my spouse."  We also discuss ideas to increase romance without pushing your spouse away after infidelity. 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...

Ep 13 - What Will Make Them Stay, Leave, or Want Me Again? Stuck In Ambiguity, Feeling Confused?

December 06, 2016 08:00 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MB

Almost every couple, there is a period of ambiguity, that uncertainty that they go through. Are we going to stay together or are we going to be done? 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 healingbrokentrustb...

Ep 12 - Should I Stay Or Go? What To Do When You're Not Sure You Want To Save The Relationship. The One Thing Holding You Back From Progress.

November 29, 2016 08:00 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MB

So many people struggle with feelings of ambiguity after discovering infidelity in their relationship. Many people want to know should I stay with my spouse or partner or should I leave? We talk about the pros and cons of both and give you sound advice on handling the feelings of should I stay or should I leave my 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 ...

Ep 11 - Crisis Management, How to Keep It Together When Everything's Falling Apart After The Affair

November 22, 2016 08:00 - 28 minutes - 40 MB

After the affair(s) life can feel like it's ending. Sometimes you just have no idea how to get back to normal. You still have to go to work and take care of children and you can't just stay in bed and nurse your own wounds. You have to go about normal life even though you're wrecked. So this episode is all about ways to manage the crisis after infidelity. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our healing broken trust workshop: https://healingbrokentru...

Ep 10 - Why People Cheat, What Makes A Cheater?, What Leads To Infidelity? Why Did This Happen To You?

November 15, 2016 08:00 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MB

One of the big goals of this program, along with helping your relationship heal from betrayal is to help you create secure attachments with each other.  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 healingbrokentru...

Ep 9 - 6 Ground Rules for Discussing Infidelity

November 08, 2016 08:00 - 19 minutes - 27.7 MB

We lay out 6 ground rules for making your conversations productive when discussing the infidelity.   Does Talking About The Affair Help or Hurt? Why We Loose Control When We Talk About The Affair(s)? How Much Is Too Much? Do I Want To Know The Details? Does Honesty Really Help? We also talk about a crazy brain fact that explains why you loose control when talking about the affair and what you can do to keep your cool even when you just want to scream!   We also talk about what to expec...

Ep 8 - Did They Really End The Affair? Is It Really Over? Why Is It Important To End The Affair The Right Way? How to Cut Off The Affair Parter For Good This Time.

November 01, 2016 07:00 - 24 minutes - 34 MB

So many people think they can just stop going around the affair partner and it's magically over.  Some even talk to the affair partner and tell them it's over and it's not REALLY over for many reasons.   Betrayed spouses want to believe their partner when their partner tells them it's over but there is still a lingering desire and a lingering problem that the affair partner may not believe it's over.   The affair partner may not want it to be over and if you don't cut them off correctly ...

Ep 7 - Why Do Some People Never Really Get Over Infidelity, Communicate So Poorly, Avoid, or Fight, & Never Get To The Truth?

October 25, 2016 07:00 - 45 minutes - 63.4 MB

How to Stop Fighting, or Avoiding, & Get Answers: Part Two of Negative Cycles (First Part is Episode 3)  In this episode we talk about how to understand the best strategies for communication and connecting with your spouse after discovering infidelity in your marriage. Often times we try to heal after betrayal with the old patterns of communication that actually contributed to the affair happening in the first place.  We were caught in a negative cycle before the affair happened and befo...

Ep 7 - Why Do Some People Never Really Get Over Infidelity, Communicate So Poorly, Avoid, or Fight, & Never Get To The Truth?

October 25, 2016 07:00 - 45 minutes - 63.4 MB

How to understand the best strategies for communication and connecting with your spouse after discovering infidelity in your marriage. Often times we try to heal after betrayal with the old patterns of communication that actually contributed to the affair happening in the first place.  We were caught in a negative cycle before the affair happened and before it was discovered.  Then after the affair is discovered our negative cycle (or old patterns of communicating) don't improve...they sim...

Ep 6 - #1 Secret to Healing

October 18, 2016 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

We explain a necessary and important step to healing from an affair. We take a balanced approach to affair recovery because your relationship depends on it.  We are dealing with trauma and we are helping the marriage get back on track. We're not just helping one individual get back on track. And so that's what we are working for. We talk about how we can have the betrayer become a supporter and nurturer and how that helps the betrayed or injured spouse heal. And there's a lot of things on ...

Ep 5 - 1st Steps To Truly Healing And Moving On

October 11, 2016 07:00 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MB

If you've just found out that your spouse has been cheated on you, this is what you really need to do. Unfortunately, you are not alone in affair recovery.  But fortunately you have choices.  You don't have to remain broken and lost.   There is a step by step process to healing after betrayal that we give you in this podcast.  The choices you make right now wherever you are in the process are crucial to your longterm happiness.  Be sure to listen and follow our advice!  We could save you a...

Ep 4 - How To Fall Out Of Love With The Affair Partner

October 04, 2016 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

In this episode Brad & Morgan talk about the difficulties of turning off feelings for the affair partner.  Moving past the affair and getting rid of the feelings that you have for the affair partner can be a challenge many don't consider throughout the affair recovery process. If you know someone who has gone through an affair or they are currently struggling with an affair, I would encourage you to tell them to listen to this show. We're diving into how to pull out of limerence and in...

Ep 3 - Why Do We Fight or Avoid Talking About The Affair?

September 27, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

This episode is one of the most important episodes we will do.  It is crucial for you to understand negative cycles and negative patterns of communicating in order to completely transform your relationship after infidelity.   Do you find yourselves fighting or avoiding the important details of the affair?  This episode will help you! Do not miss this episode!!  Find more resources at healingbrokentrust.com

7 Stages Of Affair Recovery

September 20, 2016 01:30 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MB

In this episode we explain a necessary and important step to healing after one or multiple affairs, cheating, betrayal, infidelity...whatever you feel it's best titled...honestly, they feel very similarly no matter the title.  Whether one person made the mistake of cheating or both people were unfaithful.   This will really help you understand where you are in the process of recovering and where you will be going as you work through the healing process. 1. Ultimately we are helping you t...

Ep1 - 7 Stages Of Affair Recovery

September 20, 2016 01:30 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

In this episode we explain a necessary and important step to healing after one or multiple affairs, cheating, betrayal, infidelity...whatever you feel it's best titled...honestly, they feel very similarly no matter the title. Whether one person made the mistake of cheating or both people were unfaithful. This will really help you understand where you are in the process of recovering and where you will be going as you work through the healing process.  Ultimately we are helping you to recove...

Ep2 - Why won't they stop the affair? What is Limerence?

September 20, 2016 01:30 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

Love addiction can be a cruel experience for both the addicted person and their spouse.  It may be why your partner hasn't stopped the affair. How terrible it is when you can't get the love object out of your mind and every time you see them you can't stop obsessing over them.  Now not everyone experiences this and not every affair is like this necessarily...but we've all likely experienced limerence in our lives at one point or another. As young people many of us experience the elemen...

Ep 0 - How To Make This Podcast Work For You and Why Listen To This?

September 20, 2016 01:30 - 14 minutes - 20.8 MB

Welcome to THE podcast that will teach you how to recover after infidelity has wrecked your relationship.   Brought to you by Brad & Morgan Robinson.  Brad is a national expert on affair recovery and has helped couples strengthen their relationship for nearly a decade.  Morgan creates content to help you recover.  You can find the resources at healingbrokentrust.com   We are so incredibly humbled that you decided to download and hopefully subscribe to our healing broken trust podcast...

Why won't they stop the affair? What is Limerence?

September 20, 2016 01:30 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

Love addiction can be a cruel experience for both the addicted person and their spouse.  It may be why your partner hasn't stopped the affair. Visit healingbrokentrust.com for more resources How terrible it is when you can't get the love object out of your mind and every time you see them you can't stop obsessing over them.  Now not everyone experiences this and not every affair is like this necessarily...but we've all likely experienced limerence in our lives at one point or another. ...

Ep 0 - How To Make This Podcast Work For You and Why Listen To This?

September 20, 2016 01:30 - 14 minutes - 20.8 MB

Welcome to THE podcast that will teach you how to recover after infidelity has wrecked your relationship.   Brought to you by Brad & Morgan Robinson.  Brad is a national expert on affair recovery and has helped couples strengthen their relationship for nearly a decade.  Morgan creates content to help you recover.  You can find the resources at healingbrokentrust.com   We are so incredibly humbled that you decided to download and hopefully subscribe to our healing broken trust podcast...