Tammy Gustafson is a licensed professional counselor and coach who focused on trauma, PTSD, and EMDR before her own marriage imploded. She now works with others who are facing betrayal, focusing on women who have been betrayed to help them find their worth and strength again. Together, she and Dr. Rob discuss healing after betrayal and regaining trust in your partner, but more importantly, in yourself.

TAKEAWAYS:

[2:00] Tammy’s reluctant, and now passionate journey toward betrayal counseling.

[4:30] The personal element of Tammy’s services.

[6:05] Growing into the best version of yourself after betrayal.

[9:03] What if I can’t feel my feelings?

[11:20] The process of healing requires the help of others.

[12:52] It is never your fault that your partner betrayed you.

[15:30] What if my anger is directed at the other woman?

[17:25] Rebuilding trust after betrayal. 

[21:07] How can I trust myself again?

[25:00] Resetting the nervous system.

RESOURCES:

Sex and Relationship Healing

@RobWeissMSW

Sex Addiction 101

Seeking Integrity

Free Sexual Addiction Screening Assessment

Partner Sexuality Survey

Tammy Gustafson

Seeking Integrity Podcasts are produced in partnership with Podfly Productions.

QUOTES:

● “We can’t hide from our emotions and heal.”

● “The grieving process is the healing process.”

● “Healing is a thousand times easier with the help of other people.”

● “Power is the ability to influence, or to resist influence.”