Choose To Be with Choose Recovery Services; Betrayal Trauma Healing

Choose To Be with Choose Recovery Services; Betrayal Trauma Healing

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  • Five Steps to Loving Yourself After Betrayal

    How do you find your way back to loving yourself when betrayal has left you feeling broken and unworthy? Discover five transformative practices to rebuild your relationship with yourself, from alignment and boundaries to celebration and vitality. These aren't quick fixes, but foundational shifts that teach your nervous system you matter.

    What you’ll learn:

    • How to realign with your values instead of living from fear and survival mode

    • Why boundaries are acts of self-love that rewire your nervous system

    • The difference between toxic and healing self-care that helps you enjoy your own company

    Secure Your Spot!

    • Worthy By Design Women’s Retreat - This four-day retreat is for women ready to reconnect with their authentic selves and step into their unique design. Experience Human Design exploration, somatic healing, breathwork, sound baths, and sisterhood in the stunning Utah mountains. This is not just for women who have been betrayed, but perfect for ALL women seeking renewal, clarity, and joy. Retreat is September 14th-17th in Mapleton, UT. 

    • Unmasked: Path to Authentic Masculinity⁠⁠ is a four-day in-person experience designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on September 16th-19th. 

    • Courage to Thrive - This intensive brings together expert trauma specialists in the serene Utah mountains for a transformative experience that goes beyond healing—it's about getting your power back. Join other courageous women October 14-17, 2025, and leave with proven strategies, unshakeable boundaries, and renewed hope…because your story doesn't end with betrayal—it transforms into something powerful.

    • We don’t want finances to get in the way of your healing. Scholarships and payment plans are available for all of our intensives. Learn more and see if you qualify.

    Register Now!

    • Road to Recovery Webinar - Join us on the second Sunday of each month for a FREE interactive discussion that explores tools and strategies to support individuals and couples navigating the challenges of recovery following betrayal. Register here to get the webinar link. View past webinars here: 

    • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. Learn tools that will help you move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy once again.

    ⁠⁠Watch us⁠ on YouTube.

    Follow us on Instagram: @choose_recovery_services

    ⁠Schedule⁠ a consultation.

    Join our email list to be notified when new episodes air.

    More from Choose Recovery Services

    • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

    • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal. 

    •  Intensives - Accelerate your healing journey with one of our intensives. Foster connection with others who share similar experiences, creating an immersive environment that enables profound transformation in a short period of time.

    • Healing Hearts - For couples seeking healing after betrayal. It emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. 

    • Help. Her. Heal - For men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

    • Beyond the Facade: Men’s Healing Group - We help men move through the pains of addiction, relationship healing, managing emotions, and moving past shame.

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. 

    • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

    43 min
  • Why Do We Get So Emotionally Dysregulated After Betrayal?

    Do you feel like you’ve gone from calm and collected to emotionally unstable since experiencing betrayal? You’re not broken; your brain is just trying to protect you. This week Alana breaks down the science behind why betrayal throws your nervous system into overdrive and shrinks your window of tolerance.

    Listen to learn:

    • How betrayal activates your brain’s alarm system

    • Why your window of tolerance shrinks after betrayal

    • The science behind attachment injury

    Past episodes about triggers:

    • How Long Will These Triggers Last?

    • From Triggered to Grounded

    Secure Your Spot!

    • Worthy By Design Women’s Retreat - This four-day retreat is for women ready to reconnect with their authentic selves and step into their unique design. Experience Human Design exploration, somatic healing, breathwork, sound baths, and sisterhood in the stunning Utah mountains. This is not just for women who have been betrayed, but perfect for ALL women seeking renewal, clarity, and joy. Retreat is September 14th-17th in Mapleton, UT. 

    • Unmasked: Path to Authentic Masculinity⁠⁠ is a four-day in-person experience designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on September 16th-19th. 

    • Courage to Thrive - This intensive brings together expert trauma specialists in the serene Utah mountains for a transformative experience that goes beyond healing—it's about getting your power back. Join other courageous women October 14-17, 2025, and leave with proven strategies, unshakeable boundaries, and renewed hope…because your story doesn't end with betrayal—it transforms into something powerful.

    • We don’t want finances to get in the way of your healing. Scholarships and payment plans are available for all of our intensives. Learn more and see if you qualify.


    Register Now!

    • Road to Recovery Webinar - Join us on the second Sunday of each month for a FREE interactive discussion that explores tools and strategies to support individuals and couples navigating the challenges of recovery following betrayal. Register here to get the webinar link. View past webinars here: 

    • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. Learn tools that will help you move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy once again.

    ⁠⁠Watch us⁠ on YouTube.

    Follow us on Instagram: @choose_recovery_services

    ⁠Schedule⁠ a consultation.

    Join our email list to be notified when new episodes air.

    More from Choose Recovery Services

    • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

    • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. 

    •  Intensives - Accelerate your healing journey with one of our intensives. Foster connection with others who share similar experiences, creating an immersive environment that enables profound transformation in a short period of time.

    • Healing Hearts - For couples seeking healing after betrayal. It emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. 

    • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

    • Beyond the Facade: Men’s Healing Group - We help men move through the pains of addiction, relationship healing, managing emotions, and moving past shame. You’ll learn how to better connect with others, understand your own emotional experience, and build a deeper sense of self respect.

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first.

    • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment.
    32 min
  • What Does "Doing the Work" Mean? - with Athina Chiron

    What does real healing look like? This week Alana welcomes Athina Chiron to the podcast. Athina shares her deeply personal journey from trauma survivor to healing professional. 

    Athina offers a raw and honest look at what healing actually feels like day-to-day. She breaks down the myth that healing has a finish line and instead reframes it as an ongoing journey of growth, renegotiation, and moving toward life.

    Athina Chiron is a coach with Choose Recovery Services. Learn more about her and book a session.

    Listen to learn:

    • Why healing is individual and non-linear

    • Simple ways to transform daily routines into healing moments

    • How to identify safe people who can hold your pain

    Secure Your Spot!

    • Revive and Thrive Women’s Intensive - Join us for a transformative four-day somatic healing intensive for women carrying trauma and tension in their bodies. Experience gentle release through expert-guided breathwork, brainspotting, energy healing, and nature immersion as you reclaim your body. Intensive is Aug 26-29 in Spanish Fork, Utah. 

    • Worthy By Design Women’s Retreat - This four-day retreat is for women ready to reconnect with their authentic selves and step into their unique design. Experience Human Design exploration, somatic healing, breathwork, sound baths, and sisterhood in the stunning Utah mountains. This is not just for women who have been betrayed, but perfect for ALL women seeking renewal, clarity, and joy. Retreat is September 14th-17th in Mapleton, UT. 

    • Unmasked: Path to Authentic Masculinity⁠⁠ is a four-day in-person experience designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on September 16th-19th. 

    • We don’t want finances to get in the way of your healing. Scholarships and payment plans are available for all of our intensives. Learn more and see if you qualify.

    Register Now!

    • Road to Recovery Webinar - Join us on the second Sunday of each month for a FREE interactive discussion that explores tools and strategies to support individuals and couples navigating the challenges of recovery following betrayal. Register here to get the webinar link. View past webinars here: 

    • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. Learn tools that will help you move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy once again.

    ⁠⁠Watch us⁠ on YouTube.

    Follow us on our NEW Instagram: @choose_recovery_services

    ⁠Schedule⁠ a complimentary consultation.

    Join our email list to be notified when new episodes air.

    More from Choose Recovery Services

    • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

    • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal. First four weeks are free!

    •  Intensives - Accelerate your healing and foster connection with others who share similar experiences.

    • Healing Hearts - For couples seeking healing after betrayal. Emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy.

    • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

    • Beyond the Facade: Men’s Healing Group - We help men move through the pains of addiction, relationship healing, managing emotions, and moving past shame. You’ll learn how to better connect with others, understand your own emotional experience, and build a deeper sense of self respect.

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. 

    • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment.
    43 min
  • The Strength You Can't See: Healing Your Nervous System After Betrayal

    Are you caught in a cycle of stress and trauma? In this episode, Amie dives into the symbolism of isometric workouts as it relates to the deep, quiet strength needed for healing trauma and regulating the nervous system. 

    Drawing from her own experiences and client stories, Amie offers insights into recognizing dysregulation and nurturing a resilient, self-trusting nervous system. 

    Tune in to uncover:

    • How isometric workouts mirror the healing journey from trauma

    • The truth about nervous system regulation and why it’s not about always being calm.

    • Practical tips to build resilience and self-trust post-betrayal

    Register Now!

    • Revive and Thrive Women’s Intensive - Join us for a transformative four-day somatic healing intensive for women carrying trauma and tension in their bodies. Experience gentle release through expert-guided breathwork, brainspotting, energy healing, and nature immersion as you reclaim your body. Intensive is Aug 26-29 in Spanish Fork, Utah. 

    • Unmasked: Path to Authentic Masculinity⁠⁠ is a four-day in-person experience designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on September 16th-19th. Learn more and register⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠.

    • Intimacy Within ⁠- Creating healthy intimacy with your partner begins with creating healthy intimacy within. Amie’s self-paced course and guidebook will walk you through the seven levels of intimacy.
    • Worthy By Design Women’s Retreat - This four-day retreat is for women ready to reconnect with their authentic selves and step into their unique design. Experience Human Design exploration, somatic healing, breathwork, sound baths, and sisterhood in the stunning Utah mountains. Perfect for any and all women seeking renewal, clarity, and joy. Retreat is September 14th-17th in Mapleton, UT. 
    • We don’t want finances to get in the way of your healing. Scholarships and payment plans are available for all of our intensives. Learn more and see if you qualify.

    ⁠⁠Watch us⁠ on YouTube.

    Follow us on our NEW Instagram: @choose_recovery_services

    ⁠Schedule⁠ a complimentary consultation.

    Join our email list to be notified when new episodes air.

    More from Choose Recovery Services

    • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

    • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal. First four weeks are free!

    • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it.

    • Road to Recovery Webinar - Join us on the second Sunday of each month for a FREE interactive discussion that explores tools and strategies to support individuals and couples navigating the challenges of recovery following betrayal. View past webinars here.

    •  Intensives - Accelerate your healing journey with one of our intensives. Foster connection with others who share similar experiences, creating an immersive environment that enables profound transformation in a short period of time.

    • Healing Hearts - This is for couples seeking healing after betrayal. It emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy.

    • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

    • Beyond the Facade: Men’s Healing Group - We help men move through the pains of addiction, relationship healing, managing emotions, and moving past shame. You’ll learn how to better connect with others, understand your own emotional experience, and build a deeper sense of self respect.

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first.

    • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

    37 min
  • Soft, Strong, and Boundaried: Reclaiming Your Empathy As a Gift

    Do you wish you could stop caring so much because your empathy has been used against you? If you’re exhausted from carrying everyone else’s emotions while your own needs go unmet, this episode is for you. 

    Learn why your empathy isn’t a flaw that needs fixing–it’s a gift that needs protecting. Discover the difference between healthy empathy and survival-mode hypervigilance, and get practical tools to create boundaries that honor your tender heart without draining your energy.

    Listen to learn:

    • The two different types of empathy

    • Practical tools to protect your empathy without shutting down

    • Why boundaries make you more authentic, not cold or disconnected

    Register Now!

    • Revive and Thrive Women’s Intensive - Join us for a transformative four-day somatic healing intensive for women carrying trauma and tension in their bodies. Experience gentle release through expert-guided breathwork, brainspotting, energy healing, and nature immersion as you reclaim your body. Intensive is Aug 26-29 in Spanish Fork, Utah. 

    • Unmasked: Path to Authentic Masculinity⁠⁠ is a four-day in-person experience designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on September 16th-19th. Learn more and register⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠.

    • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. Learn tools that will help you move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy once again.

    • We don’t want finances to get in the way of your healing. Scholarships and payment plans are available for all of our intensives. Learn more and see if you qualify.

    ⁠⁠Watch us⁠ on YouTube.

    Follow us on our NEW Instagram: @choose_recovery_services

    ⁠Schedule⁠ a complimentary consultation.

    Join our email list to be notified when new episodes air.

    More from Choose Recovery Services

    • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

    • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal. First four weeks are free!

    • Road to Recovery Webinar - Join us on the second Sunday of each month for a FREE interactive discussion that explores tools and strategies to support individuals and couples navigating the challenges of recovery following betrayal. 

    •  Intensives - Accelerate your healing journey with one of our intensives, available year-round for individuals, couples, and professionals. 

    • Healing Hearts - This is for couples seeking healing after betrayal. It emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. 

    • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

    • Beyond the Facade: Men’s Healing Group - We help men move through the pains of addiction, relationship healing, managing emotions, and moving past shame. 

    • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident. 

    • Betrayal Trauma Recovery Book Study Group - This group provides a safe space for women to discuss books about betrayal trauma, ask questions, and find community support. 

    • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

    • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    • Dating From Within - Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. 

    • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

    39 min
  • Recovering and Reclaiming You

    Recovery isn’t just about stopping harmful behaviors - it’s about rediscovering your authentic self. This week Alana explores how trauma disconnects us from who we really are and offers hope for reclaiming your true identity.

    What you’ll learn:

    • Why recovery is about becoming, not just stopping

    • How trauma disconnects us from our true identity

    • Practical steps for rediscovering yourself

    Coming Up!

    • Revive and Thrive Women’s Intensive - Join us for a transformative four-day somatic healing intensive for women carrying trauma and tension in their bodies. Experience gentle release through expert-guided breathwork, brainspotting, energy healing, and nature immersion as you reclaim your body. Intensive is Aug 26-29 in Spanish Fork, Utah. 

    • We don’t want finances to get in the way of your healing. Scholarships and payment plans are available for all of our intensives. Learn more and see if you qualify.

    ⁠⁠Watch us⁠ on YouTube.

    Follow us on our NEW Instagram: @choose_recovery_services

    ⁠Schedule⁠ a complimentary consultation.

    Join our email list to be notified when new episodes air.

    More from Choose Recovery Services


    • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

    • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal. First four weeks are free!

    • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. Learn tools that will help you move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy once again.

    • Road to Recovery Webinar - Join us on the second Sunday of each month for a FREE interactive discussion that explores tools and strategies to support individuals and couples navigating the challenges of recovery following betrayal. 

    •  Intensives - Accelerate your healing journey with one of our intensives, available year-round for individuals, couples, and professionals. 

    • Healing Hearts - This is for couples seeking healing after betrayal. It emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. 

    • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

    • Beyond the Facade: Men’s Healing Group - We help men move through the pains of addiction, relationship healing, managing emotions, and moving past shame. 

    • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident. 

    • Betrayal Trauma Recovery Book Study Group - This group provides a safe space for women to discuss books about betrayal trauma, ask questions, and find community support. 

    • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

    • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    • Dating From Within - Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. 

    • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

    13 min
  • Help! My Partner Feels They Are Good Enough, But It's Not Enough For Me

    Do you feel like you and your partner are on different pages in your healing journey? In this episode, Alana tackles the challenges faced when one partner believes they've done “enough” healing while the other still feels the relationship isn't whole. 

    Listen to understand:

    • The complexity and layers of the healing process

    • The importance of clear communication and setting boundaries

    • How to navigate moments of plateau in your or your partner’s healing journey

    Coming Up!

    • Revive and Thrive Women’s Intensive - Join us for a transformative four-day somatic healing intensive for women carrying trauma and tension in their bodies. Experience gentle release through expert-guided breathwork, brainspotting, energy healing, and nature immersion as you reclaim your body. Intensive is Aug 26-29 in Spanish Fork, Utah. 

    • We don’t want finances to get in the way of your healing. Scholarships and payment plans are available for all of our intensives. Learn more and see if you qualify.

    • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. Learn tools that will help you move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy once again.

    ⁠⁠Watch us⁠ on YouTube.

    Follow us on our NEW Instagram: @choose_recovery_services

    ⁠Schedule⁠ a complimentary consultation.

    Join our email list to be notified when new episodes air.

    More from Choose Recovery Services

    • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

    • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal. First four weeks are free!

    • Road to Recovery Webinar - Join us on the second Sunday of each month for a FREE interactive discussion that explores tools and strategies to support individuals and couples navigating the challenges of recovery following betrayal. 

    •  Intensives - Accelerate your healing journey with one of our intensives, available year-round for individuals, couples, and professionals. 

    • Healing Hearts - This is for couples seeking healing after betrayal. It emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. 

    • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

    • Beyond the Facade: Men’s Healing Group - We help men move through the pains of addiction, relationship healing, managing emotions, and moving past shame. 

    • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident. 

    • Betrayal Trauma Recovery Book Study Group - This group provides a safe space for women to discuss books about betrayal trauma, ask questions, and find community support. 

    • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

    • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    • Dating From Within - Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. 

    • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

    20 min
  • Recovery That Actually Builds Connection - with Stephen Thomas

    What happens when recovery focuses solely on stopping harmful behaviors but ignores the deeper work of connection? Stephen Thomas (coach at Choose Recovery Services) joins Alana this week and reveals why true sexual health must include your partner's experience and input. This conversation challenges conventional recovery approaches and offers a roadmap to the intimacy we all crave.

    Learn more about Stephen and schedule a complimentary consultation. 

    Listen to learn:

    • The critical question every person in recovery should ask themselves regarding the impact of their choices

    • Why boundaries aren’t punishment, and how they can actually create connection

    • Why sexual health encompasses so much more than simply not acting out

    Coming Up!

    • Revive and Thrive Women’s Intensive - Join us for a transformative four-day somatic healing intensive for women carrying trauma and tension in their bodies. Experience gentle release through expert-guided breathwork, brainspotting, energy healing, and nature immersion as you reclaim your body. Intensive is Aug 26-29 in Spanish Fork, Utah. 

    • We don’t want finances to get in the way of your healing. Scholarships and payment plans are available for all of our intensives. Learn more and see if you qualify.

    • Intimacy Within ⁠- Creating healthy intimacy with your partner begins with creating healthy intimacy within. Amie’s self-paced course and guidebook will walk you through the seven levels of intimacy. Learn how to embrace authenticity and vulnerability even in the face of potential rejection.

    ⁠⁠Watch us⁠ on YouTube.

    Follow us on our NEW Instagram: @choose_recovery_services

    ⁠Schedule⁠ a complimentary consultation.

    Join our email list to be notified when new episodes air.

    More from Choose Recovery Services


    • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

    • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal. First four weeks are free!

    • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. Learn tools that will help you move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy once again.

    • Road to Recovery Webinar - Join us on the second Sunday of each month for a FREE interactive discussion that explores tools and strategies to support individuals and couples navigating the challenges of recovery following betrayal. 

    •  Intensives - Accelerate your healing journey with one of our intensives, available year-round for individuals, couples, and professionals. 

    • Healing Hearts - This is for couples seeking healing after betrayal. It emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. 

    • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

    • Beyond the Facade: Men’s Healing Group - We help men move through the pains of addiction, relationship healing, managing emotions, and moving past shame. 

    • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident. 

    • Betrayal Trauma Recovery Book Study Group - This group provides a safe space for women to discuss books about betrayal trauma, ask questions, and find community support. 

    • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

    • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    • Dating From Within - Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. 

    • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

    35 min
  • Why Are We Afraid to See Abuse?

    Is your relationship leaving you feeling confused and hurt? This week, Alana explores subtle and overt forms of abuse, emotional turmoil, and the challenges of recognizing harmful patterns. 

    Listen to learn:

    • How to recognize different forms of abuse

    • Why it's hard to accept abuse 

    • Practical steps for beginning the process of healing from abuse

    Register Now!

    • Revive and Thrive Women’s Intensive - Join us for a transformative four-day somatic healing intensive for women carrying trauma and tension in their bodies. Experience gentle release through expert-guided breathwork, brainspotting, energy healing, and nature immersion as you reclaim your body. Intensive is Aug 26-29 in Spanish Fork, Utah. 

    • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. Learn tools that will help you move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy once again. 

    • We don’t want finances to get in the way of your healing. Scholarships and payment plans are available for all of our intensives. Learn more and see if you qualify.

    ⁠⁠Watch us⁠ on YouTube.

    Follow us on our NEW Instagram: @choose_recovery_services

    ⁠Schedule⁠ a complimentary consultation.

    Join our email list to be notified when new episodes air.

    More from Choose Recovery Services

    • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

    • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal. First four weeks are free!

    • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. Learn tools that will help you move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy once again.

    • Road to Recovery Webinar - Join us on the second Sunday of each month for a FREE interactive discussion that explores tools and strategies to support individuals and couples navigating the challenges of recovery following betrayal. 

    •  Intensives - Accelerate your healing journey with one of our intensives, available year-round for individuals, couples, and professionals. 

    • Healing Hearts - This is for couples seeking healing after betrayal. It emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. 

    • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

    • Beyond the Facade: Men’s Healing Group - We help men move through the pains of addiction, relationship healing, managing emotions, and moving past shame. 

    • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident. 

    • Betrayal Trauma Recovery Book Study Group - This group provides a safe space for women to discuss books about betrayal trauma, ask questions, and find community support. 

    • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

    • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    • Dating From Within - Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. 
    • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment.
  • 21 min
  • Finding Strength After Betrayal - with Isy Williams

    This week Amie welcomes Isy Williams to the podcast! Isy is a coach with Choose Recovery Services. She has a background in sociology and counseling and has personal experience with betrayal trauma and recovery.

    Isy shares her journey from the devastating early stages of discovery to finding new strength and resilience on the other side of trauma. She offers hope to those wondering what life after betrayal can look like showing that it’s possible to find new strength, rediscover lost parts of yourself, and emerge more whole and healed than before.

    Register Now!

    • Intimacy Within ⁠- Creating healthy intimacy with your partner begins with creating healthy intimacy within. Amie’s self-paced course and guidebook will walk you through the seven levels of intimacy. Learn how to embrace authenticity and vulnerability even in the face of potential rejection.

    • Help Her Heal Men’s Intensive - This immersive intensive is designed specifically for men to learn how to support their partners as they heal from betrayal trauma. You will participate in experiential workshops, receive personalized feedback, and learn practical tools to develop the emotional capacity needed for relationship repair. Join us July 8th-11th in Spanish Fork, UT. NEW - Couple’s Add-On Experience - invite your partner to join you for an optional fifth day together in a safe, supportive environment to practice what has been learned.

    • We don’t want finances to get in the way of your healing. Scholarships and payment plans are available for all of our intensives. Learn more and see if you qualify.

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    More from Choose Recovery Services

    • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

    • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal. First four weeks are free!

    • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. Learn tools that will help you move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy once again.

    • Road to Recovery Webinar - Join us on the second Sunday of each month for a FREE interactive discussion that explores tools and strategies to support individuals and couples navigating the challenges of recovery following betrayal. 

    •  Intensives - Accelerate your healing journey with one of our intensives, available year-round for individuals, couples, and professionals. 

    • Healing Hearts - This is for couples seeking healing after betrayal. It emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. 

    • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

    • Beyond the Facade: Men’s Healing Group - We help men move through the pains of addiction, relationship healing, managing emotions, and moving past shame. 

    • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident. 

    • Betrayal Trauma Recovery Book Study Group - This group provides a safe space for women to discuss books about betrayal trauma, ask questions, and find community support. 

    • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

    • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

    • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    • Dating From Within - Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. 

    • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

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About Choose To Be with Choose Recovery Services; Betrayal Trauma Healing

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Choose to Be is about healing, growth, and choosing recovery after betrayal trauma, sexual addiction, and infidelity. Hosts share insights on emotional healing, authentic relationships, and the journey of rebuilding trust. Learn tools for self-compassion, integrity, and trust-building as you heal from pain and reclaim hope, peace, and connection.

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