The Affair Recovery Podcast

Ep. 015 | Therapy, Groups, and Intensives: What Actually Works After an Affair?

Not all therapy is created equal – and after an affair, finding the right kind of help can feel like searching in the dark. In Episode 15, our expert therapists are joined by special guest, Candace, to talk about what quality care actually looks like and what to think about the rising trend of AI therapy. We live in a world overflowing with content — but discover why community is what actually heals. * Learn what to look for in a therapist trained specifically for infidelity recovery and betrayal trauma — and the difference it makes * Discover holistic care beyond the therapy room: sleep, community, spiritual practices, and what to do when finances are a barrier * Find out why AI can't replace human connection in healing — and what real community offers that no chatbot ever can 📌 Download the Finding Quality Care [https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/media.affairrecovery.com/podcast/Finding+Quality+Care+-+Episode+15+Resource.pdf] guide 👀 WATCH [https://www.affairrecovery.com/podcast/ep-015-therapy-groups-and-intensives-what-actually-works-after-affair] the Episode 📞 +1 (737) 227-5014 [tel:+17372275014] Share a question for future episodes ‼️ Take the FREE Affair Analyzer [https://www.affairrecovery.com/affair-analyzer-0]: Understand your situation 🥾 Sign up for the FREE First Steps Bootcamp [https://www.affairrecovery.com/surviving-infidelity/first-steps-bootcamp]: Take the first step to heal 👥 Explore Our Courses [https://www.affairrecovery.com/programs-and-courses]: Get the support you need to recover ⚠️Disclaimer: Our resources are curated by experts but do not substitute for professional therapy. If you need personalized help, please seek out a qualified therapist or counselor. If you are in crisis, contact emergency services in your area. Transparency note: Some links above and in the comments may be affiliate links, which allow us to continue providing valuable resources for your recovery journey.

Bonus Episode | The Hidden Cause of Affairs: Finding Answers with Jay Stringer

Whether your desires led you to regret, or you're grieving desires that have gone unmet because of someone else's choices — your relationship with desire is closer to the center of your recovery than you might think. In this bonus episode, therapist and author Jay Stringer unpacks his new book Desire and why curiosity, not condemnation, is the path through. * Discover what our desires are actually trying to tell us about our story, our wounds, and our path to healing * Hear about the hidden cause of infidelity and what to do about it * Learn how to practically move away from condemnation to curiosity as a means of moving forward Jay Stringer is a licensed mental health counselor, researcher, and speaker who helps people uncover the unexpected meaning hidden in life’s hardest challenges. He is the award-winning author of Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing and lives in New York City with his wife, Heather, and their two children. * 🌐 Website: jay-stringer.com [http://jay-stringer.com/] * 📚 Get the Book: Desire [https://www.amazon.com/Desire-Longings-Journey-Connection-Purpose/dp/0593728270/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jFh_EEozAMmSu5msT8qTnsewkRNa4qo36i7L4rqZ-zDcW0lM8_GCcE5cC0TS1X84WscKbYxFAfDwLiAk7_GP8rPxBcUG-9m-2c_yHYiVIb_Nyt2WAHhIyXvpkO4g3z0Ph8pAkBq0wjQxtRtFoHrMU80W4INSXjDn55Ast6qGig-HZ3T1hYKk_yCyjwM6dsTnXPxXovkZk065ccaNmtr8BPZLdm2WcJdM6BIhObUtEKg.xBYMN9zwYhEKtLS_bST0jD5koggrbEw6YVMd5uwPDHE&qid=1776698955&sr=1-1] * 📸 Instagram: @jay_stringer_ [https://www.instagram.com/jay_stringer_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] * 🎁 Special Offer/Resource: Desire Quiz [https://yourdesireprofile.com/] 📞 +1 (737) 227-5014 [tel:+17372275014] Share a question for future episodes ‼️ Take the FREE Affair Analyzer [https://www.affairrecovery.com/affair-analyzer-0]: Understand your situation 🥾 Sign up for the FREE First Steps Bootcamp [https://www.affairrecovery.com/surviving-infidelity/first-steps-bootcamp]: Take the first step to heal 👥 Explore Our Courses [https://www.affairrecovery.com/programs-and-courses]: Get the support you need to recover ⚠️Disclaimer: Our resources are curated by experts but do not substitute for professional therapy. If you need personalized help, please seek out a qualified therapist or counselor. If you are in crisis, contact emergency services in your area. Transparency note: Some links above and in the comments may be affiliate links, which allow us to continue providing valuable resources for your recovery journey.

Ep. 014 | Top Barriers to Recovery: When Pain Doesn't Fade, Trickle Truth, and Healing Without the Full Story

Recovery after infidelity rarely follows a clean path and sometimes the very things meant to bring healing become the barriers to it. In Episode 14, our expert therapists answer real listener questions on the most painful obstacles to healing – including trauma, trust, trickle truth and affair partners. * Hear why pain that should be fading still feels fresh — and what severe trauma actually requires to heal * Learn how to navigate trickle truth, affair partners who are family members, and the whipsaw of partial responsibility * Discover how to keep healing and reclaim your life, even when your spouse won't do the work alongside you 👀  WATCH [https://www.affairrecovery.com/podcast/ep-014-trauma-trickle-truth-trust-top-barriers-recovery] the Episode 📞 +1 (737) 227-5014 [tel:+17372275014] Share a question for future episodes ‼️ Take the FREE Affair Analyzer [https://www.affairrecovery.com/affair-analyzer-0]: Understand your situation 🥾 Sign up for the FREE First Steps Bootcamp [https://www.affairrecovery.com/surviving-infidelity/first-steps-bootcamp]: Take the first step to heal 👥 Explore Our Courses [https://www.affairrecovery.com/programs-and-courses]: Get the support you need to recover ⚠️Disclaimer: Our resources are curated by experts but do not substitute for professional therapy. If you need personalized help, please seek out a qualified therapist or counselor. If you are in crisis, contact emergency services in your area. Transparency note: Some links above and in the comments may be affiliate links, which allow us to continue providing valuable resources for your recovery journey.

Ep. 013 | Being Stuck In the Pain, Grief and Loss of the Betrayal

The pain of infidelity is like no other — and what you do with it shapes the rest of your life. In Episode 13, our expert therapists unpack why time alone doesn't heal this kind of wound and reveal the step most people miss on the path to true healing. * Discover why "time heals all wounds" is a myth when it comes to the pain of infidelity * Learn about the unique, lonely grief of betrayal — the kind there's no Hallmark card for * Find the difference between grieving the loss and actually mourning it — and why one transforms you while the other keeps you stuck 👀 WATCH [https://www.affairrecovery.com/podcast/ep-013-being-stuck-pain-grief-and-loss-betrayal] the Episode 📞 +1 (737) 227-5014 [tel:+17372275014] Share a question for future episodes ‼️ Take the FREE Affair Analyzer [https://www.affairrecovery.com/affair-analyzer-0]: Understand your situation 🥾 Sign up for the FREE First Steps Bootcamp [https://www.affairrecovery.com/surviving-infidelity/first-steps-bootcamp]: Take the first step to heal 👥 Explore Our Courses [https://www.affairrecovery.com/programs-and-courses]: Get the support you need to recover ⚠️Disclaimer: Our resources are curated by experts but do not substitute for professional therapy. If you need personalized help, please seek out a qualified therapist or counselor. If you are in crisis, contact emergency services in your area. Transparency note: Some links above and in the comments may be affiliate links, which allow us to continue providing valuable resources for your recovery journey.

Ep. 012 | Does Porn Count As Cheating? Rediscovering True Intimacy

If you’ve discovered your spouse is using porn, you might be asking if your pain is valid or if it’s "really" infidelity. You’re not alone. In episode 12, our expert therapists dive into this painful tension. Whether you are struggling with a long-term addiction, a different type of infidelity altogether, or wondering if recovery looks different for porn than a physical affair, we offer a path for you to find true intimacy—perhaps even for the very first time. * Hear how porn is a "sanitized" yet still life-shattering form of betrayal * Discover the true impact of porn use on the individual and relationship * Find steps we can all take, regardless of the type of affair, to move towards true intimacy 👀 WATCH [https://www.affairrecovery.com/podcast/ep-012-does-porn-count-cheating-finding-true-intimacy] the Episode 📞 +1 (737) 227-5014 [tel:+17372275014] Share a question for future episodes ‼️ Take the FREE Affair Analyzer [https://www.affairrecovery.com/affair-analyzer-0]: Understand your situation 🥾 Sign up for the FREE First Steps Bootcamp [https://www.affairrecovery.com/surviving-infidelity/first-steps-bootcamp]: Take the first step to heal 👥 Explore Our Courses [https://www.affairrecovery.com/programs-and-courses]: Get the support you need to recover ⚠️Disclaimer: Our resources are curated by experts but do not substitute for professional therapy. If you need personalized help, please seek out a qualified therapist or counselor. If you are in crisis, contact emergency services in your area. Transparency note: Some links above and in the comments may be affiliate links, which allow us to continue providing valuable resources for your recovery journey.