Betrayal can shatter more than trust. It can dismantle your sense of safety, self-worth, and emotional stability in a relationship.

In this episode of The Evolved Marriage Podcast, Eric breaks down what betrayal actually is, why it hurts so deeply at a nervous-system level, and how to heal in a way that doesn’t cost you your boundaries, dignity, or sense of self.

This episode is for anyone dealing with infidelity, emotional betrayal, broken trust, or ongoing relationship disconnection and wondering how to move forward without losing themselves in the process.

What you'll learn:

• What betrayal really means (and why it’s more than cheating or infidelity)
• The difference between micro-betrayals, mid-level betrayals, and major betrayals
• Why betrayal activates the nervous system like physical pain
• Why you can’t think your way out of betrayal
• The 4 most common post-betrayal traps that keep people stuck
• Why self-blame feels logical but destroys self-trust
• How numbing out, chasing repair, or withdrawing blocks healing
• A 4-step framework to heal betrayal without losing yourself
• How to speak your truth without begging, exploding, or shutting down
• What actually rebuilds trust and emotional safety over time

If you’re currently navigating betrayal, emotional distance, or uncertainty in your relationship, take our FREE relationship assessment: https://form.jotform.com/ericmacdougall85/EMcouples