Ask The Betrayed
Ask The Betrayed
Podcast Description
The Ask The Betrayed podcast provides tangible hope to those in crisis and a safe place for Betrayed Partners to find healing and insight into the behaviors of the Unfaithful (who can also to learn how to help their Betrayed partners heal). We hope to fulfill a great need for betrayed partners to hear professionals who have personally experienced the deep traumatic pain of betrayal: Ask the Betrayed not only provides expert insight, it is hosted by two Betrayed Partners in long-term recovery from Betrayal Trauma, Sharon and Rae, who both specialize in helping Betrayed Partners, the Unfaithful and Couples recover from betrayal:
- Sharon is a Licensed Therapist and Certified Professional Coach who is certified in betrayal trauma and, along with her husband, James Annear (@AskTheUnfaithful)
- Rae is a Master Certified Life, Relationship and Divorce coach
Ask the Betrayed airs every other week, alternating with it's companion channel, Ask the Unfaithful (@asktheunfaithful)
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
This podcast focuses on betrayal trauma recovery, emotional healing, and relationship dynamics, with episodes that tackle themes such as post-traumatic growth, grief after infidelity, and establishing emotional safety. Examples include discussions on moving from survival to empowerment and navigating ambiguous grief after a partner's betrayal.
The Ask The Betrayed podcast provides tangible hope to those in crisis and a safe place for Betrayed Partners to find healing and insight into the behaviors of the Unfaithful (who can also to learn how to help their Betrayed partners heal). We hope to fulfill a great need for betrayed partners to hear professionals who have personally experienced the deep traumatic pain of betrayal: Ask the Betrayed not only provides expert insight, it is hosted by two Betrayed Partners in long-term recovery from Betrayal Trauma, Sharon and Rae, who both specialize in helping Betrayed Partners, the Unfaithful and Couples recover from betrayal:
– Sharon is a Licensed Therapist and Certified Professional Coach who is certified in betrayal trauma and, along with her husband, James Annear (@AskTheUnfaithful)
– Rae is a Master Certified Life, Relationship and Divorce coach
Ask the Betrayed airs every other week, alternating with it’s companion channel, Ask the Unfaithful (@asktheunfaithful)
What do you do when your partner is trying after infidelity… but they haven’t yet moved from their head to their heart?
In this episode of Ask The Betrayed, Sharon and Rae respond to a powerful listener question about a common but confusing stage of recovery: when the unfaithful partner says the right things, shows up, and is committed to healing—but still feels emotionally disconnected or “robotic.”
If you’ve ever thought: • “They’re doing everything right… so why doesn’t it feel better?” • “Is this normal in recovery?” • “Am I expecting too much—or not enough?” You’re not alone.
We break down: • Why empathy is not a thought—it’s an action • The difference between intellectual responses vs emotional connection • Why this is a predictable, and nearly universal, stage in recovery • How to offer grace for growth without lowering your standards • Where the line is between supporting vs over-functioning • How to invite deeper empathy without becoming your partner’s therapist • Practical phrases to help your partner move from words → felt connection
We also explore: • Why healing often happens in the messy middle (not black and white) • How unfaithful partners develop emotional literacy over time • Why this stage can feel confusing—but is often a sign of progress
This episode is for betrayed partners who are: ✔ Trying to understand emotional disconnection in recovery ✔ Struggling with “they’re trying… but it’s not landing” ✔ Learning how to hold boundaries while staying open to healing Key Takeaway: Empathy isn’t something your partner understands. It’s something they do—and learn to feel over time.
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🔗 Need help healing? Find James & Sharon at the CORE Relationship Recovery website: www.HopeForUs.com (Email: [email protected] ) or find Rae at www.HealingTalksBack.com (Email: [email protected])
Our Website: https://www.AskTheBetrayed.com
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