In this episode, I welcome back Cat Etherington, the director of recovery at the Naked Truth Project. We explore the profound impact of betrayal trauma on wives and the journey towards healing and forgiveness. Cat explains the stages of healing:

• Safety and stabilization,
• Remembering and mourning,
• Reconnection

She emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, not as a pressured obligation but as a personal outcome of healing. We also discuss how friends and family can provide tangible support during this difficult time.

For more information on Cat and her resources, visit nakedtruthproject.com.

Topics Covered in this Episode:

• Impact of betrayal on a wife and the process of healing and forgiveness
• Emotional aspects of navigating betrayal trauma
• Key stages of healing from betrayal trauma
• Importance of forgiveness in the healing process
• Readiness to forgive and precursors in the healing journey
• Differentiating between trauma triggers and grief
• Reconnecting with the world after betrayal trauma
• Support from friends and family for those experiencing betrayal trauma

More Resources:

• Wives Care Groups
• Wives Care Basics Webinar
• Counseling or Coaching

Related Podcasts:

• 8 Practical Steps of Forgiveness
• The Recovery Process for Couples
• Helping Wives Recover from the Aftershock of Sexual Betrayal

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In this episode, I welcome back Pastor Marty Machowski to discuss the pressing issue of identity, particularly sexual identity. Marty shares his experiences counseling families whose children are grappling with gender and sexual orientation issues. He highlights the rapid acceleration of these challenges and introduces his book, "God Made Boys and Girls," as a resource for parents.

We delve into the impact of public education on children's understanding of identity, the importance of grounding identity in biblical truth, and the need for compassionate, open conversations between parents and children.

Marty also shares insights from his support group, "Affirmed," offering hope and practical guidance for families.

To learn more about Marty and his resources for parents, visit MartyMachowski.com.

Topics Covered in this Episode:

• Identity and sexual orientation struggles in children
• Impact of public education on children's understanding of identity
• Disconnecting physical reality from emotional and subjective feelings
• Diversity within gender categories and its impact on identity
• Trauma and abuse's impact on individuals struggling with gender identity
• Biblical perspective on identity and being made in the image of God
• Importance of open and honest conversations with children about identity and gender
• Transitioning from being disciplinarians to influencers in children's lives
• Facilitating support groups for families dealing with identity and sexual orientation struggles
• Encouraging parents to build a foundation of relationship and compassion with their children

More Resources:

• God Made Boys and Girls* by Marty Machowski
• Critical Conversations Webinar (Free!)
• Identity* by John Fort

Related Podcasts:

• God Made Boys and Girls
• Exposing the Gender Lie
• Identity and the Goodness of Sexuality

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In this episode, I welcome back Carol Juergensen Sheets, better known as Carol the Coach, a certified sex addiction therapist. We reminisce about her last appearance in March 2020, where we focused on empathy for husbands. Carol shares her journey since 2007, emphasizing the importance of empathy in all relationships.

She introduces her Early Recovery Couples Empathy Model (ERCEM), which involves working with both partners from the start to foster post-traumatic growth. Carol explains the role of empathy in healing from infidelity, highlighting the long-term process and the need for genuine understanding. She also provides resources for couples seeking support and offers a hopeful message for those on their healing journey.

To learn more about Carol and her resources, visit SexHelpWithCarolTheCoach.com.

Topics Covered in this Episode:

• Carol's background and expertise in sex addiction therapy
• The importance of empathy in relationships
• Development of the Early Recovery Couples Empathy Model (ERCEM)
• Key elements and focus of ERCEM
• The role of empathy within ERCEM
• Challenges and time required for healing from infidelity
• Common misconceptions about empathy
• Progress and resources available for couples seeking support
• Message of hope and encouragement for couples dealing with infidelity

More Resources:

• Help Them Heal Couples Workshop
• Help Them Heal book
• Help Them Heal online course

Related Podcasts:

• Helping Husbands Learn and Practice Empathy
• 4 Skills to Transform Your Marriage
• The Recovery Process for Couples

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