In this candid conversation, Cyndi sits down with licensed marriage and family therapist Shannon Brown, who's also a law enforcement spouse of 16 years, to talk about one of the hardest topics most couples avoid — affairs. Shannon shares how infidelity can happen even in strong relationships, what couples should do immediately after an affair is revealed, and the steps to rebuild trust, connection, and hope.

Short Episode Summary You'll learn:

Why even healthy marriages can experience betrayal

How law enforcement culture and shift work impact connection

What to do — and what not to do — right after an affair is discovered

The difference between trauma response and emotional recovery

Practical ways to rebuild safety, trust, and emotional intimacy

Hosted by Cyndi Doyle, licensed professional counselor supervisor, retired police spouse, and author of Hold the Line, this episode offers grounded, real-life insight for law enforcement couples working to recover from betrayal and rebuild their relationship.

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00:00 Intro — Why affairs are a taboo topic 04:10 Why infidelity happens even in good marriages 10:00 First steps after discovering an affair 18:00 How law enforcement culture impacts recovery 25:00 Rebuilding trust & managing triggers 33:00 Finding hope and connection again