Joy Recovery Radio

Ep 47: Breaking the Pursuer/Avoider Cycle for Good


Listen Later

In this episode, Roy and Jacqueline discuss the common 'Pursuer-Avoider Cycle' that many couples face after sexual infidelity and betrayal trauma. They share personal experiences, practical strategies, and deep insights on how to break free from this cycle. Learn how to identify primary and secondary emotions, and discover actionable steps for both pursuers and avoiders to foster healing and connection. Tune in to gain valuable advice and find hope in your recovery journey.


00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:39 Personal Story: Remodeling Challenges
02:16 Understanding the Pursuer-Avoider Cycle
07:51 The Pursuer's Perspective
10:57 The Avoider's Perspective
25:07 Breaking the Cycle: Practical Steps
34:51 Conclusion and Weekly Challenge

 

Free Assessment: Is the Recovery Real? 9 Vital Questions for Addicts & Partners - https://www.joy-recovery.com/real-recovery

Free Newsletter: joy-recovery.com

Coaching: https://www.joy-recovery.com/coaching

Groups: https://www.joy-recovery.com/groups

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JoyRecovery

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Joy Recovery RadioBy Joy Recovery

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

13 ratings


More shows like Joy Recovery Radio

View all
Betrayal Trauma Recovery by Anne Blythe, M.Ed.

Betrayal Trauma Recovery

1,421 Listeners

Typology by Ian Morgan Cron

Typology

3,212 Listeners

Pure Desire Podcast by Pure Desire Ministries

Pure Desire Podcast

741 Listeners

The Addicted Mind Podcast by Duane Osterlind, LMFT

The Addicted Mind Podcast

627 Listeners

From Crisis to Connection - with Geoff & Jody Steurer by Geoff & Jody Steurer

From Crisis to Connection - with Geoff & Jody Steurer

208 Listeners

Helping Couples Heal Podcast by Marnie Breecker

Helping Couples Heal Podcast

442 Listeners

Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE by Steve Moore & Mark Kastleman

Porn, Betrayal, Sex and the Experts — PBSE

194 Listeners

Redemptive Living Radio by Redemptive Living Radio

Redemptive Living Radio

228 Listeners

Therapy and Theology by Lysa TerKeurst

Therapy and Theology

2,009 Listeners

Everything Belongs: Living the Teachings of Richard Rohr Forward by Center for Action and Contemplation

Everything Belongs: Living the Teachings of Richard Rohr Forward

640 Listeners

Betrayal Recovery Radio: The Official Podcast of APSATS by Betrayal Recovery Radio

Betrayal Recovery Radio: The Official Podcast of APSATS

59 Listeners

Lights On with Carl Lentz by B-Side

Lights On with Carl Lentz

774 Listeners

Ask the Unfaithful by James & Sam

Ask the Unfaithful

22 Listeners

From Harm to Healing by Chris Jones

From Harm to Healing

20 Listeners

Ask The Betrayed by Sharon & Rae

Ask The Betrayed

5 Listeners