Thanksgiving. A time when everyone around you seems to be posting about gratitude, family, and full hearts. But if you've been cheated on, betrayed, or blindsided by the person you trusted most, all this talk about thankfulness can feel like a cruel joke. In this special holiday episode, we speak directly to the man who’s sitting with heartbreak instead of celebration.

We unpack why gratitude can feel forced or even enraging after betrayal, and why you’re not broken if you don’t feel thankful this year. This episode is a raw and grounded reflection on how to hold space for grief, anger, confusion and yes, still carve out room for something true. Gratitude doesn’t have to be performative. And it doesn’t mean denying the pain. It can be as simple as: I’m still here.

This conversation is for the man who’s quietly carrying more than most people know. You deserve a place where your truth is honored, even on a day like Thanksgiving.

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When your partner has sex with someone else, it’s not just cheating, it’s a full-body trauma. In this episode, Adam Nisenson, The Betrayal Shrink, dives deep into the devastation of sexual betrayal and why it hits men at the core of their identity, masculinity, and sense of safety.

This isn’t just about trust being broken, it’s about your body feeling violated, your sexuality becoming a source of shame, and your mind getting hijacked by unwanted images and obsessive comparisons. Adam names what most men are too ashamed to admit out loud: the humiliation, the shutdown, the arousal confusion, the rage, and the haunting question, "Was I not enough?"

This episode helps you understand why your reactions make perfect sense, why you’re not broken, and what it takes to slowly rebuild safety with yourself, before anything or anyone else. It’s honest, unfiltered, and a powerful reminder: your pain is real, your body matters, and healing is absolutely possible.

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You’re having a good day, until a song, a smell, a look, or a text sends you spiraling. That’s not weakness. That’s trauma. In this episode, Adam Nisenson, The Betrayal Shrink, takes you deep into the experience of betrayal triggers, those sudden, overwhelming reactions that hijack your body and mind.

Adam explains why these triggers happen, how they bypass logic, and what’s actually going on in your nervous system. More importantly, he gives you the tools to respond with clarity instead of collapse. From grounding techniques to trigger planning, this episode walks you through how to build resilience, regulate your body, and stop feeling like you're losing your mind every time the past sneaks up.

If betrayal has left you jumpy, reactive, or confused by how intense your emotional responses have become, this episode will help you understand your body’s signals, and respond with power instead of panic.

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What happens when the person who cheated on you starts acting like they’re the one who’s been hurt? Adam Nisenson, The Betrayal Shrink, takes on one of the most infuriating dynamics betrayed men face, when the betrayer flips the script and makes themselves the victim.

Adam unpacks how emotional role reversal works: how guilt gets weaponized, how shame becomes a distraction from true accountability, and how you can find yourself caretaking the person who betrayed you. This episode is a wake-up call for any man walking on eggshells, consoling the betrayer, or losing himself in the name of keeping the peace.

You’ll learn how to set clear boundaries, stay grounded in your truth, and reclaim your healing without carrying what isn’t yours. If you’ve ever felt manipulated by someone else’s remorse or blamed for their pain, this one will help you stop the cycle and choose honesty over appeasement.

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In this episode, Adam Nisenson, The Betrayal Shrink, delivers one of the most vital messages for any man facing partner betrayal: you are not to blame for what happened, but your healing is your responsibility.

Adam unpacks the lie many betrayed men carry, that if they had just been “more,” the betrayal wouldn’t have happened. He exposes that lie for what it is: trauma, not truth. With clarity and compassion, he reframes what it means to take ownership, not of the betrayal, but of the healing that must follow.

You’ll learn the dangers of waiting for closure, how to stop tying your recovery to someone else’s remorse, and how to begin validating your own experience. This episode is a call to action to reclaim your power, not as punishment, but as proof that your healing matters now.

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In this episode, Adam Nisenson, The Betrayal Shrink, tackles one of the most misunderstood topics in healing after betrayal, boundaries. If you’ve ever been accused of being controlling or harsh when trying to stand up for yourself, or if you’ve avoided setting limits out of fear of conflict, this episode is for you.

Adam breaks down the critical difference between a boundary and an ultimatum, teaching men how to protect their emotional safety without falling into reactive or punitive behavior. You’ll learn what non-negotiables are, how to express your needs with clarity and calm, and why following through on boundaries is one of the most powerful acts of self-respect a man can make.

This episode is your blueprint for reclaiming your power, not by threatening others, but by refusing to abandon yourself.

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You’re ready to fight for the relationship… but what if your partner isn’t? This episode speaks directly to the gut-wrenching experience of being willing to rebuild while your partner stays cold, distant, or indifferent. Adam unpacks the second wave of betrayal that hits when they won’t do the work, and how that pain can feel worse than the affair itself. Learn how to stop chasing effort, release the need for closure, and start focusing on your own healing, even if they’ve checked out. If you’ve been stuck waiting for them to care, this episode gives you the strength to move forward without them.

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Gaslighting is more than lying, it’s emotional abuse that distorts your sense of reality. In this powerful episode, Adam breaks down what gaslighting looks like in betrayal situations and why it’s so damaging. If you’ve ever been made to feel like you’re the crazy one, or questioned your own instincts and memories, this episode will help you name what happened. You’ll learn how to rebuild your confidence, trust your gut again, and stop waiting for validation from the person who lied. This is your: you’re not crazy. You were being manipulated, and now, it’s time to get your clarity back.

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What happens when the person who betrayed you still shares your bed? In this raw and honest episode, Adam tackles the emotional toll of sleeping next to the partner who shattered your trust. From feeling unsafe in your own body to navigating the pressure of pretending everything’s fine, this episode gives language to one of the most disorienting experiences post-betrayal. You’ll learn why space is not punishment, its protection, and why you’re allowed to reclaim your peace, your sleep, and your boundaries. If you’ve been silently suffering in the same bed, this is your permission to choose healing over performance.

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Men heal better in the presence of other men. In this episode, Adam shares why brotherhood, true, vulnerable connection with other men, is one of the most powerful antidotes to betrayal trauma. This is not about locker-room talk or superficial friendships. It’s about being seen, understood, and supported in your pain. Adam breaks down how isolation delays healing, how being witnessed shifts your nervous system, and how showing up for other men helps you show up for yourself. If you’ve been trying to do this alone, this episode might be the invitation you’ve been waiting for.

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