Helping Couples Heal Podcast
Marnie Breecker
Welcome to the Helping Couples Heal podcast. If you have lost hope around healing your relationship due to infidelity, relational or betrayal trauma you have come to the right place. Helping Couples Heal is an ongoing podcast designed to help couples recover and heal from the impact of betrayal trauma on their relationships. We cumulatively bring over two decades of experience and expertise in the field of betrayal. Throughout this podcast series, we will offer resources and support and teach you the tools and skills necessary to heal your relationship. You will also hear from recovered addicts, partners, and couples who will share their stories, as well as from experts in the field of betrayal. With compassion, love and fierce commitment, we will guide you and walk beside you as you navigate this journey of recovery, hope, and healing. Thank you for inviting us into your world; we are honored to support you.
Episodes
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Feb 10, 2020 • 37min
15: Understanding Betrayal with Dr. Omar Minwalla Part One
In the first of a series of three interviews with Dr. Omar Minwalla, Marnie and Duane explore the impact of emotional and psychological abuse in the context of betrayal trauma and explain how this kind of abuse is part of a larger problem that Dr. Minwalla calls an integrity abuse disorder. You can find out more about Duane and Marnie at http://www.helpingcouplesheal.com/ Learn More About Our Helping Couples Heal 2-Day Workshop at http://www.helpingcouplesheal.com/workshop/
Jan 8, 2020 • 1h 7min
14: Marsha & Michael's Recovery Story
A couple shares their journey of surviving and healing from relational and betrayal trauma caused by sex addiction. Topics include uncovering deception, personal transformation, navigating support and growth, challenges of sex addiction recovery, trauma workshops impact, emotional journey post-betrayal, and personal growth in relationships.
Dec 20, 2019 • 23min
13: Trust After Betrayal
Explore the complexities of rebuilding trust after betrayal in relationships, emphasizing empathetic communication, trauma management, and successful trust-building strategies. Learn about the challenges of navigating betrayal trauma, the impact of past traumas on trust, and the dedication required for healing and reestablishing trust post-betrayal.
Nov 20, 2019 • 48min
12: Understanding Disclosure with Dan Drake
Explore the importance of disclosure in relationships, likened to necessary surgery for healing. Learn about the transformative impact of honesty and vulnerability. Gain insights on preparing for disclosure and maintaining trust through tailored professional support.
Oct 22, 2019 • 45min
11: Evolution of Partner Trauma Treatment with Stefanie Carnes
Explore the evolution of partner trauma treatment with Stefanie Carnes, highlighting the shift from codependency to betrayal trauma focus. Discover the resistance to change in understanding disorders and the importance of honesty in relationship recovery from addiction. Encourage hope and empowerment in partner trauma recovery with insights on sharing difficult truths for healing and growth.
Oct 8, 2019 • 19min
10: A Partner Sensitive Recovery Plan
Exploring the evolution of addiction recovery plans, introducing the concept of a fourth circle to include partners in the recovery process. Emphasizing the importance of integrating change and considering ripple effects on others for personal growth and relational healing.
Sep 17, 2019 • 35min
09: Discovery: Managing the Crisis
Exploring the family crisis caused by betrayal, the emotional turmoil of discovering infidelity, and the challenges in managing a relationship crisis post-betrayal. Emphasizing the importance of support, truthful information, and seeking professional help to navigate through the crisis and begin the healing process.
Aug 12, 2019 • 51min
08: John & Jane's Recovery Story
John & Jane share their recovery journey post-betrayal, emphasizing setting boundaries, rebuilding trust, and finding support. They highlight the importance of mutual understanding, making amends, and personal growth in the healing process.
Aug 5, 2019 • 44min
07: Interview with Dr. Omar Minwalla
Dr. Omar Minwalla, Clinical Sexologist, discusses his compulsive-abusive-sexual relational disorder model and how it changes the treatment of betrayal and relational trauma. Topics include understanding partners of individuals with sex addiction as trauma survivors, exploring the iceberg model for complex problems, addressing sexual issues and patterns of abuse, nuances of subtle abuse, and recognizing normalized abuse in therapy.
Jul 19, 2019 • 26min
06: The Sex Addict: Integrating the Partner Trauma Model Part 2
This episode discusses the importance of integrating the trauma model into addiction treatment, emphasizing empathy and supporting partners through triggers. It explores the mistakes addicts make in relationships and the significance of honesty in recovery. It also highlights the use of the Amago dialogue as a tool for healing.
