Rise Up Restored
67 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago -RISE UP FROM BETRAYAL TRAUMA AND FIND RESTORATION THROUGH CHRIST.
Podcasts with stories of hope, insight, and resources from real loved ones of sex addicts.
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Ep. 66- Hejdi's Story
March 29, 2024 19:34 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBBecky and Tiffany sit down with Hejdi to share her story of betrayal trauma and healing. Hejdi shares how even though her husband disclosed his porn use while they were dating, neither of them understood the “monster” it was. Early in their marriage, her husband’s porn addiction caused a “numb cloud” in her life, making it difficult to access the emotions needed to connect with others. During a particularly dark time, she found support in women’s groups and church leaders, managing to feel...
Ep. 65- Get to Know the Team- Part 2
February 27, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBEpisode 65- Get to Know the Team- Part 2 In the Part 2 of Get to Know the Team, we invite listeners to get to know us a little better and get some updates on our journeys. In this episode, the three of our team members sharing with listeners are Autumn, Richard, and Tiff. We invite you to curl up and learn a little more about the technical side of the podcast, what everyone on the team does to help with the podcast, challenges and strengths that have developed over time, recovery practi...
Ep. 64- Get to Know the Team- Part 1
January 31, 2024 04:17 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBEpisode 64- Get to Know the Team- Part 1 As we begin our 5th year of the podcast (yay!), we thought it would be fun for our listeners to get to know us a little better and give some updates on our journeys. This episode has three of our team members opening up to listeners: Becky, Deb and Erin. We invite you to curl up and learn a little more about how the podcast came to be, what everyone on the team does on the podcast, challenges and strengths that have developed over time, recovery ...
Ep. 63- Self-Compassion with Shelley Dunford-Hardy, LMFT
December 22, 2023 20:21 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBThe Rise Up Restored Podcast Christmas Gift this year is an episode on self-compassion! Tiffany and Becky are joined by licensed and experienced therapist Shelley Dunford-Hardy. Shelley’s Master’s degrees in Clinical Psychology and Spiritual Psychology have brought greater focus on self-compassion as an important tool in her work as a therapist. Shelley shares how research has shown that the most important relationship any of us can have is with ourselves, which is why self-compassion is so ...
Ep. 62- Keara's Story
November 27, 2023 19:18 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBBecky and Tiffany sit down with Keara to share her story of betrayal trauma and healing. Keara shares how her husband disclosed his porn use seven years into their marriage. Every disclosure had her forgiving him instantly and spending all her energy trying to make their home environment tidy and calm. After one particularly painful disclosure, she found she didn’t have it in her to forgive. “I was angry with him,” she recalls, “and I was angry with God.” Over time, as she waded through the ...
Ep. 61- Hosts' Check-In
October 31, 2023 22:31 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBAfter many requests from listeners, hosts Becky, Autumn, and Tiffany come together to check-in on how they are really doing in their personal healing journeys. They share what they have learned, how they have changed, and how they are still struggling. This episode is a beautiful reminder of the power of self-awareness, physical self-care, and being gentle with ourselves, with some important reminders including: “Be curious, not judgmental” and the reassurance that “It gets better”. Lear...
Ep. 60- Tara's Story - Daughter
August 16, 2023 00:17 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBBecky and Tiffany are joined by Tara, the daughter of a sex addict and a betrayed spouse. She is the Executive Director of S.A. Lifeline, which provides resources for addicts and those experiencing betrayal trauma. Tara shares that she was a long-time believer in God at her core, but that her black and white thinking led her to feel God’s love was conditional. Tara shares the difficulty that came from not knowing the full truth of her father’s addiction, and the pain and relief at learning ...
Ep. 59- Andi's Story
June 30, 2023 17:46 - 54 minutes - 50 MBBecky and Tiffany sit down with Andi to share her story of betrayal trauma and healing. Andi shares how her husband’s porn use didn’t stop after marriage like she thought it would. She spent the next several years battling the feeling of not being enough, and in an attempt to mitigate the chaos her husband’s up and down emotions brought in the home, Andi fought hard to stay even keeled in her own emotions. “I wasn’t allowed to have a bad day,” she recalls. She turned to God and the scriptu...
Ep. 58- 12-Step Groups with Josh Walpole, ACMHC
June 01, 2023 05:11 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBJosh Walpole, Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor, joins our hosts to discuss 12-Step Groups and how they can support healing and work synergistically with therapy. He shares the basics of the 12 Steps, attending meetings, self-care in meetings, sponsors, surrender, and the “spiritual therapy” that is 12-Step. Josh shares that just like the origins of 12-Step, you can address every angle of healing, but if you don’t address the spiritual side, you will not move forward. Many of us ...
Ep. 57- Candy's Story
May 01, 2023 18:01 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBBecky and Autumn sit down with Candy to share her story of betrayal trauma and healing. After about six years of marriage, Candy’s husband told her he had a pornography problem. Candy explains that it was difficult at first to see the link between the porn and their lack of connection. Over time, she realized that, because of the betrayal trauma, she didn’t trust herself or her decisions. To Candy, the pain of the betrayal felt like getting hit with a stun gun. Eventually, Candy found suppo...
Ep. 56- Body Regulation and Betrayal Trauma with Todd Olsen, LCSW
March 31, 2023 23:35 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBTodd Olsen LCSW, co-founder of LifeStar and clinical director of Circles of Grace (formerly LifeStar Salt Lake), joins our hosts to discuss Polyvagal Theory and how it applies to Betrayal Trauma. Learning about the nervous system is helpful to increase compassion for oneself, and to increase respect for others working through trauma. Todd walks the hosts through a set of exercises to help identify how they show up in the various stages of stress. He shares strategies for regaining a state of...
Ep. 55- Music of Our Hearts- Part 2
February 18, 2023 23:32 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB“Music gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” -Plato Welcome to Part 2 of sharing the Music of Our Hearts! We are excited to share from members of the Rise Up Restored team (including voices you have never heard!) some of their favorite songs and how they have helped them on their healing journeys!! Tiffany’s song- Known by Tauren Wells Becky’s song- Cages by We the Kingdom Erin’s song- Wanted by Danny Gokey Autumn’s s...
Ep. 54- Music of Our Hearts- Part 1
February 01, 2023 00:38 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB“Music acts like a magic key, to which the most tightly closed heart opens.” – Maria von Trapp Part 1 of sharing the Music of Our Hearts! Members of the Rise Up Restored team (including voices you have never heard!) share some of their favorite songs and how they have helped them on their healing journeys! Autumn song- Climb by Adona Tiffany song- Just Like Fire by P!nk Deborah song- I Believe in You by JJ Heller Becky song- Firework by Katy Perry Tiffany song- Prize Worth ...
Ep. 53- Heather's Story
October 30, 2022 21:46 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBBecky and Tiffany talk with Heather, whose close connection with God started as a young child and continued throughout her younger years. After marrying her life-long friend, Heather was shocked when he lost his job because of an undisclosed pornography addiction. Over the next 15 years, Heather felt increasingly isolated and broken as she was cut off from family and friends. Shame, depression, and anxiety were constant companions. After feeling suicidal, Heather reached out for help. Her h...
Ep. 52- Amy Claire's Story
October 01, 2022 05:34 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBBecky and Autumn sit down with Amy Claire to share her story of betrayal trauma and healing. After discovering that her husband of thirteen years had been hiding being gay and his years-long, widespread betrayal, Amy Claire explains the gut-wrenching pain she experienced. She took a break from God and from her religion as she realized her whole marriage had been a lie. Not having the tools to recover from this devastation, she quickly remarried. She shares that this man was also deceptive an...
Ep. 51- Gaslighting 101 with Sarah Morales- Certified Life and Relationship Coach
August 31, 2022 16:11 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBBecky and Tiffany sit down with special guest Sarah Morales, a Certified Life and Relationship Coach, to share her work and research on Gaslighting. Sarah discusses what gaslighting is and how to know if it’s happening in our relationships. She also shares her three-pronged approach to help get unstuck, a list of common red flags, and that finding trusted support people is key to moving through the effects of gaslighting. Sarah asserts that mutuality in our relationships—shared responsibilit...
Ep. 50- Where God Shows Up!
August 01, 2022 05:33 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBFor our 50th episode, hosts Becky, Autumn, and Tiffany sit down to reflect on “Where God Shows Up” in their healing journey. They share their experiences of looking for the light, recognizing earthly angels, learning about and healing their relationship with the Lord, and EXPECTING miracles, even in the hard times. God is not just watching on the sidelines. He is involved! ***We hope that we leave you with hope, faith, vision and resources. We want you to know that you are not alone and...
Ep. 49- Emily's Story
July 01, 2022 04:23 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBBecky and Tiffany sit down with Emily to share her story of betrayal trauma and healing. After discovering her husband’s porn usage early on in their marriage, Emily explains that she lived in a state of denial and isolation. It wasn’t until ten years later, when her husband confessed to a porn addiction and escalating behaviors, that she began attending addiction recovery meetings and found connection with other women who understood and offered support. Through therapy, SALifeline, meditati...
Ep. 48- Let's Talk About Shame
June 01, 2022 20:38 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBHosts Becky, Autumn, and Tiffany sit down to discuss Shame as a betrayed loved one. A big part of an addict's work is to address and deal with shame. But shame is rarely addressed in the healing process for betrayed loved ones, even though shame is something that keeps loved ones stuck, too. Why? We can talk about shame and we are going to today! The hosts discuss the difference between guilt and shame, what shame feels like in their bodies, and specific examples of shame they have exper...
Ep. 47- Nicole's Story
April 20, 2022 20:41 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBAutumn and Becky sit with Nicole to hear her story. Nicole shares that her sheltered upbringing led to naivety regarding sex and pornography, and when her husband shared he had “problems” that they were uncomfortable talking about them. Following an experience that prompted her to lean into a closer relationship with her Savior, Nicole’s world was rocked by her husband’s “atomic bomb” disclosure on her birthday. Finding safe people and groups helped Nicole dispel the shame she felt and feel ...
Ep. 46- Sandy's Story
March 20, 2022 21:33 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBBecky and Tiffany talk with Sandy about her story. Sandy talks about how she grew up dabbling in religion and that she can look back and see God present and waiting for her to embrace Him. Coming from divorced homes, when she married they prioritized God and a healthy relationship so as to avoid divorce. About two decades into their marriage, they purchased a farm and operated a business together. Sandy shares how she came to the realization that her husband’s infidelity was abuse and that sh...
Ep. 45- Rachel's Story
February 16, 2022 16:19 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBBecky and Autumn sit down with Rachel to share her story. Rachel shares her journey with betrayal trauma and her subsequent healing after many years of anger and pain. Although she’d always known God was there for her, it wasn’t until wanting to divorce her husband that she began a true wrestle and companionship with God. During her two-year separation from her husband, Rachel describes the darkness, loneliness, and hopelessness she felt. She coped by turning to numbing activities, but slowly...
Ep. 44- Brianna's Story
January 16, 2022 20:03 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBBecky and Tiffany sit down with Brianna to share her story. Brianna talks about feeling unworthy of God’s love throughout her childhood. Brianna shares how her relationship with God became strained during her first marriage due to her husband’s sex addiction and how she was treated. After moving on and meeting her second husband, a sex addict who was open about his addiction, Brianna had an experience where she realized Satan was real, and by extension, God must be real. Brianna says that th...
Ep. 43- "One of Our Favorite Things"- The Heart of a Woman Retreat
December 13, 2021 19:13 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBAt this Christmas season, Becky, Tiffany, and Autumn sit down to share one of their favorite things- The “Heart of a Woman” Retreat. This retreat has been one of the most impactful resources in their individual healing journeys and brought healing to their relationships with God. The team shares what happens at retreat (hint: it’s not a therapeutic retreat led by therapists), their favorite parts of retreat (more than just not cooking for 3 days, which rocks!), and their experiences with ...
Ep. 42- Is It Me?
November 03, 2021 03:54 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBBecky, Autumn, and Tiffany sit down to discuss one of the biggest questions they get- “Is It Me?”. Many people (including the hosts) have wondered if their loved one’s actions are their fault or if they caused them. The hosts share their thoughts about responsibility, accountability, boundaries, and recognizing the importance of showing up for yourself. So, in the end, “Is it you, folks”? Nope. (REALLY, NO!) You didn’t cause this and you can’t fix it! And this podcast discusses a few r...
Ep. 41- Jeni G (aka Scabs) Story
October 23, 2021 19:06 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBBecky and Autumn sit down with Jeni G. to share her story. Jeni works as a therapist in Arizona and started her blog “Eat My Scabs” in 2012 chronicling her journey of betrayal trauma. She talks about discovering her husband’s acting out and pushing back against a therapist when asked to take responsibility for his acting out. Leaning into her body through yoga and wrestling to trust God again have been pivotal parts of her journey. Jeni shares that she will always love God, who has been a...
Ep. 40- Erin's Story
September 29, 2021 22:40 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBBecky and Autumn sit down with Erin to share her story. Erin shares how she has worked through many years of betrayal trauma in her marriage. In the first few years after finding out about her husband’s pornography addiction, Erin explains how she closed her heart off to everyone, even God. During this dark time, she nearly divorced and was left with many wounds from her husband’s deception as well as trauma sustained from untrained therapists. However, Erin shares how finding the right, spe...
Ep. 39- Magda's Story
September 11, 2021 04:28 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBHosts Becky and Tiffany sit down with Magda to hear her story of betrayal trauma. Magda shares how she knew of her boyfriend’s porn problem before they began dating, but it wasn’t until four years of staggered disclosures and sifting through her own denial that she saw how destructive these patterns were to their relationship. She shares how she “felt crazy” during this time and didn’t understand how to go through tough things with God. This led her to question everything, which turned out t...
Ep. 38- Boundary Basics
August 22, 2021 00:13 - 43 minutes - 40 MBBecky and Tiffany sit down with Beckie Hennessy, LCSW, to discuss the basics of boundaries. In essence, boundaries are simply what’s okay and what’s not okay for you. Beckie explains that boundaries are not telling someone else what they can or cannot do, nor are they to control, punish, influence the way someone feels, or hurt someone. In this episode, Beckie offers some sample narratives to use to change lists of rules into loving boundaries. The hosts remind us that boundaries are about e...
Ep. 37- Q&A #5- Separations
July 30, 2021 16:32 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBBecky, Tiffany, Autumn, and Becky’s husband, Richard, sit down to discuss separations. Separations are often used when there’s been a boundary violation, or simply to give one another space to breathe and reset. They can help with bottom lines and boundaries, and can be used to save the marriage, not always as a step toward divorce. The hosts agreed that there’s a lot of surrender in the separation process—prayer and discerning our intentions can help. Richard explains that, although the sep...
Ep. 36- Q&A #4- Check-ins
July 16, 2021 20:56 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBMembers of the podcast team, Becky, Autumn, and Tiffany sit down together to talk about Check-ins and answer anonymous questions. They share their insights on what check-ins are, ways to check-in, learning to speak up for yourself, & trusting your gut. They discuss the importance of vulnerability & connection, safety & intention. Checking in with self, safe others, and God can strengthen healing, and remembering that this is not a perfect process will lead to more grace for self and others.
Ep. 35- Dating with Betrayal Trauma
June 29, 2021 23:16 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBBecky and Tiffany sit down with special guests, Ali and Anarie, to share their thoughts on dating with betrayal trauma. They discuss how to prepare to date, and agree that it’s helpful to learn to be okay with being alone and not using dating in an attempt to fill a void. Although it can be difficult to begin dating again, Ali shares how she knows God will catch her and hold her when things get painful. Dating is really about getting to know ourselves. The women share how giving ourselves an...
Ep. 34- Hunter's Story
June 14, 2021 17:12 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBBecky and Tiffany sit down with Tiffany’s son, Hunter. Hunter shares how engaging in therapy and extracurricular activities has helped him move through his experiences with his father living in addiction and mother in betrayal trauma. Realizing he’s being greatly affected by things that aren’t his fault has given Hunter permission to be vulnerable and learn to talk through issues—even when he doesn’t want to. Looking to the future, Hunter shares that he has learned valuable lessons about fat...
Ep. 34- Hunter's Story- Son
June 14, 2021 17:12 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBBecky and Tiffany sit down with Tiffany’s son, Hunter. Hunter shares how engaging in therapy and extracurricular activities has helped him move through his experiences with his father living in addiction and mother in betrayal trauma. Realizing he’s being greatly affected by things that aren’t his fault has given Hunter permission to be vulnerable and learn to talk through issues—even when he doesn’t want to. Looking to the future, Hunter shares that he has learned valuable lessons about fat...
Ep. 33- Disclosure and Polygraphs with Dan Drake, LMFT, LPCC, CSAT-S, CCPS-S
June 01, 2021 03:50 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBBecky and Tiffany sit down with Dan Drake, licensed clinician, CSAT-S, and CCPS-S, to talk about Disclosure and Polygraphs. Dan believes that empowerment of the partner, honesty, and trust are foundational for the healing and recovery of both partner and addict. Through the use of full therapeutic disclosure and polygraphs, Dan feels a new and better foundation can be laid to rebuild relationships affected by sexual betrayal.
Ep. 32- TC's Story
May 14, 2021 23:47 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBBecky and Tiffany sit down with TC to share her story. Married for twenty years, with 3 teens, TC and her husband are currently serving as coordinators for their area for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Addiction Recovery Program. Her struggle with an eating disorder and her husband’s gaslighting led her to doubt her intuition that there was something wrong in her marriage. She shares the night she “shut a door on God”, after her husband disclosed what was really going on. ...
Ep. 31- Sexuality and Pleasure with Jessica Holfeltz, LCMHC & Sex Therapist
May 01, 2021 03:02 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBBecky, Autumn and Tiffany welcome back Jessica Holfeltz, LCMHC and Sex Therapist, to talk about pleasure and sexuality. Jessica shares that each of us has the right to feel pleasure, experience it, express it, ask for it. In order to address the stigma surrounding pleasure, we need to talk about it. She says that pleasure is joy and men and women are that they are to have joy. Jessica reminds us that pleasure is part of healthy sexuality and shares some pointers to start learning about pleas...
Ep. 30- Intro to Healthy Sexuality with Jessica Holfeltz, LCMHC & Sex Therapist
April 16, 2021 18:19 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBBecky, Autumn and Tiffany sit down with Jessica Holfeltz, LCMHC and Sex Therapist, to talk about Healthy Sexuality. Jessica says that one of her career passions is teaching the importance of sexual health, sexuality, and connection. She shares and discusses the 6 foundational principles of healthy sexuality, including Consent, Non-exploitation, Honesty, Shared Values, Protection from STIs, HIV, & Unwanted Pregnancy, and Pleasure. Intimacy is about connection, with yourself and your partner.
Ep. 29- Heidi's Story
March 31, 2021 18:32 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBBecky and Autumn sit down with Heidi to share her story. Heidi shares how she has experienced restoration and healing through Christ amidst betrayal trauma. She is a divorced mom of three and discusses how isolated and alone she felt due to her now-ex-husband’s behaviors surrounding pornography. Heidi explains how the connections made in support groups helped her understand boundaries and to take back her power. She shares she learned about self-care, recognizing her divine worth, and how t...
Ep. 28- The Power of Music with Megan Ronnow, Music Therapist
March 10, 2021 21:18 - 43 minutes - 40 MBBecky and Autumn sit down with music therapist, Megan Ronnow. Megan shares how music therapy can help us change our behaviors as well as heal the body and mind. Megan describes how music therapy is helpful in easing anxiety, managing pain, and increasing mindfulness. It enhances quality of life and helps people stay in the present moment. Megan explains that music is powerful because it’s a way of communicating without speaking. It also helps resolve conflicts and increases self-respect and ...
Ep. 27- Ali's Story
February 25, 2021 23:17 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBBecky and Autumn sit down with Ali to share her story. A lover of going to concerts and doing yardwork, Ali shares how her relationship with the Lord has been strengthened during her journey through betrayal trauma and her divorce. She talks about how, after learning of her husband’s sex addiction ten years into their marriage, she felt both a great desire to lean on God and a great sense of anger with Him. Ali discusses how finding a good, specialized therapist and the relationships she dev...
Ep.26- Anonymous Q&A #3- Surrender and Love
February 13, 2021 21:59 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBMembers of the podcast team, Becky, Tiffany, and Autumn sit down together to answer anonymous questions from listeners. They share their insights on the difference between surrender and “giving up” and their thoughts when the loved one is working recovery, but you no longer feel love. They finish the podcast with their personal thoughts on LOVE. Love for their kids, their loved ones (including an ex-husband), and most importantly, they discuss the Love of God and the key role it has played...
Ep. 25- Karen's Story
January 31, 2021 03:05 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBBecky and Tiffany sit down with Karen to share her story. Karen helped in the development of the Healing Through Christ 12-Step program, is a mom of five and grandmother of seventeen. She shares how her relationship with the Savior has been strengthened during her journey through betrayal trauma. She shares that after learning of her husband’s sexually acting out behaviors during their twenty-five years of marriage, she felt she was the one who had to fix and heal everything. Karen says th...
Ep. 24- Anarie's Story
January 15, 2021 23:29 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBBecky and Tiffany sit down with Anarie to share her story. Anarie shares how her relationship with God has been strengthened during her journey through betrayal trauma and divorce. She talks about how she internalized the shame and damaging beliefs that are common with women who have been betrayed. Anarie shares that when her husband’s years-long pornography use fully came to light and they eventually divorced, she was angry with God for allowing this to happen. However, Anarie shares that ...
Ep. 23- New Year's Toolkit
December 30, 2020 19:56 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBBecky, Tiffany, and Autumn come together to share their toolkits for transitioning into the new year. Tiffany shares how she actively recognizes, shows gratitude for, and closes the previous year and how she welcomes in the new year. Autumn shares a form her family fills out individually each year, she chooses a word for the upcoming year, and her idea to deep clean just one little area in her life. Becky ends the podcast encouraging self-compassion and gentleness wherever you are in your...
Ep. 22- Meditation and Betrayal Trauma, Ryan Raleigh LCMHC
December 16, 2020 00:05 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBBecky and Autumn sit down with Ryan Raleigh, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Ryan shares his personal and professional journey and insights about meditation. He describes meditation as the process of “looking inward” at your body sensations, thoughts, images floating by, and what is happening all around you. Ryan says he is particularly interested in how meditation can heal trauma and reminds us that trauma is stored in our bodies, not just our brains. Because of this, we can oft...
Ep. 21- Holiday Q&A
November 24, 2020 00:01 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBIt’s our Holiday Questions and Answers 2020 podcast! Members of the podcast team, Becky, Tiffany, and Autumn gather together virtually to answer anonymous questions from listeners. They share their individual thoughts and insights on navigating common holiday triggers, providing good holidays for children when betrayal trauma has happened, and surviving and thriving during family events when not on good terms with loved ones. They finish by reminding us to simplify, to learn when to say “no...
Ep. 20- Becky's Story Revisited
November 17, 2020 20:33 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBCo-host Tiffany and special guest co-host, Beckie Hennessy, sit down with Becky, host of the Rise up Restored podcast, to revisit her story. Becky grew up in a very religious home where she tried hard to check all the boxes. She began dating her husband in high school, and he was upfront about his problem with pornography. However, after they married, this honesty from her husband did not fix the pain of his frequent acting out, and Becky shares that clergy often placed responsibility for he...
Ep. 19- Kristi's Story
October 30, 2020 23:28 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBBecky and Tiffany sit down with mother of three, Kristi. After growing in her faith in her teens, she was assaulted in college. Due to this tragedy, she felt her subsequent marriage problems were her fault. After fifteen years of marriage, they divorced, and that’s when Kristi finally learned of his infidelity. Since the divorce, her life has been filled with changes and challenges as she has worked to support her children and fight cancer. Through the love and support of dear friends, God s...
Ep. 18- Q&A with Beckie Hennessy- Therapists and coaches, Full therapeutic disclosure, and Working with clergy
October 17, 2020 00:47 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBHosts Becky and Tiffany sit down with Beckie Hennessy, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, for a Q&A session. They share their individual thoughts and insights on understanding the differences between a therapist and a coach, as well as information on full therapeutic disclosures. They finish by sharing their ideas on how to “call out or call in” when interacting with members of clergy who are not supportive of those suffering from betrayal trauma.