In this episode of The ANTD Podcast with Amee & D. Widders, we share the Infidelity Survival Guide — real strategies to heal after cheating, rebuild broken trust, and overcome the painful triggers that follow betrayal. Healing is not a straight line, and we talk about what to do when you’re caught in the ups and downs, why accountability from the unfaithful partner is non-negotiable, and how couples can reset arguments before they spiral out of control.

We also discuss how prayer, transparency, and vulnerability can transform your marriage, turning moments of chaos into opportunities for connection. Whether you’re the betrayed partner or the one who was unfaithful, this conversation will give you hope, practical tools, and biblical wisdom for finding redemption. If you’ve ever wondered if your relationship can survive infidelity, this episode will show you that with consistency, accountability, and grace — healing is possible.

👇 RESOURCES MENTIONED 👇

🧠 1-on-1 Coaching → https://shopantd.com/collections/coaching

👕 This Month’s Merch Drop → https://shopantd.com/products/bet-on-the-blood-t-shirt

🗓️ 31 Day Devotional → https://shopantd.com/products/1-antd-healing-devotional-31-day-devotional-videos-pdfs

📘 6-Week Healing Course → https://shopantd.com/collections/antd-courses

📖 Complete PDF Pack → https://shopantd.com/products/7-antd-complete-healing-pdf-bundle-pack-all-7-of-our-pdf-guides-for-recovery-restoratio

🎥 Amee Daily Live → https://www.tiktok.com/@antdsply

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/antdsply/

🎧 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-antd

🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/3uH9u5kTi7VcqN2x1zJ9xP

Timestamps:

0:00 – Healing after infidelity isn’t a straight line

1:13 – Why setbacks and triggers don’t erase progress

2:31 – How the betrayer can respond in tough moments

4:23 – Using prayer as a reset in conflict

6:10 – Fighting as teammates, not enemies

7:14 – Eliminating trigger words and setting boundaries

10:11 – Building trust through vulnerability and honesty

13:30 – Accountability as the foundation of rebuilding trust

15:05 – Why transparency creates safety in marriage

16:30 – Can couples really make it after cheating?

18:08 – Healing old wounds and childhood pain together

20:03 – Becoming softer, not harder, after betrayal

22:25 – Understanding your partner’s past and trauma

23:04 – Marriage as a covenant worth fighting for

24:31 – Studying the Bible together to restore intimacy

25:10 – The power of prayer and Scripture in marriage

26:35 – Final encouragement: ups & downs mean healing

Healing after cheating isn’t easy—but there IS a proven path forward. In this episode of The ANTD Podcast, Amee and D. Widders break down the 7 Stages of Healing After Betrayal. Whether you’ve been cheated on or are trying to recover from infidelity, this roadmap will help you process the pain, find hope, and rebuild stronger than before.

We share our own story of infidelity recovery, practical tools, and faith-based steps that helped us overcome betrayal. If you’ve ever wondered “How do I heal after being cheated on?”—this episode gives you answers, encouragement, and a step-by-step guide to move forward.

👇 RESOURCES MENTIONED 👇

🧠 1-on-1 Coaching → https://shopantd.com/collections/coaching

👕 This Month’s Merch Drop → https://shopantd.com/products/bet-on-the-blood-t-shirt

🗓️ 31 Day Devotional → https://shopantd.com/products/1-antd-healing-devotional-31-day-devotional-videos-pdfs

📘 6-Week Healing Course → https://shopantd.com/collections/antd-courses

📖 Complete PDF Pack → https://shopantd.com/products/7-antd-complete-healing-pdf-bundle-pack-all-7-of-our-pdf-guides-for-recovery-restoratio

🎥 Amee Daily Live → https://www.tiktok.com/@antdsply

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/antdsply/

🎧 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-antd

🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/3uH9u5kTi7VcqN2x1zJ9xP

⏱️ Time Stamps:

00:00 Intro

00:56 Stage 1: Shock & Discovery

07:32 Stage 2: Anger & Grief

11:34 Stage 3: Searching for Answers

16:01 Stage 4: Boundaries & Safety

17:43 Stage 5: Acceptance & Processing

19:03 Stage 6: Forgiveness

22:02 Stage 7: Rebuilding & Hope

25:25 Final Encouragement

Cheating isn’t just a “mistake” — in this episode of The ANTD Podcast with Amee & D. Widders, we unpack why cheating is demonic and how it opens the door to spiritual warfare. We dive deep into what the Bible says about infidelity, how the enemy plants seeds that destroy relationships, and the real-life spiritual experiences we’ve faced in our own marriage. Whether you’re married, engaged, or dating, this conversation will help you guard your heart, close spiritual doors, and break free from the chains of betrayal.

We also share practical steps to repent, cut soul ties, and build a relationship rooted in purity and faith. If you’ve been hurt by cheating—or if you’ve made mistakes yourself—this episode will give you both biblical truth and hope for restoration. Watch until the end for prayers, scripture, and steps you can take today to protect your relationship and walk in God’s freedom.

👇 RESOURCES MENTIONED 👇

👕 This Month’s Merch Drop → https://shopantd.com/products/bet-on-the-blood-t-shirt

🗓️ 31 Day Video Devotional & PDF Journal → https://shopantd.com/products/1-antd-healing-devotional-31-day-devotional-videos-pdfs

📘 Healing After Betrayal: 6-Week Course → https://shopantd.com/collections/antd-courses

🧠 Book 1-on-1 Coaching with Amee & D → https://shopantd.com/collections/coaching

📖 The ANTD Complete PDF Pack – 7 Healing Guides → https://shopantd.com/products/7-antd-complete-healing-pdf-bundle-pack-all-7-of-our-pdf-guides-for-recovery-restoratio

🎥 Amee is Live Daily on TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@antdsply

📸 Follow Us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/antdsply/

🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-antd

🎧 Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0Z2SfrVn6bnV3XK9Oyy7XW

⏱ TIMESTAMPS ⏱

0:00 – Cheating is Demonic: Why This Matters

0:41 – Spiritual Warfare and Infidelity

2:12 – How the Enemy Uses Cheating to Destroy

8:00 – Real Spiritual Encounters in Our Marriage

15:08 – Seeds of Dissatisfaction and Temptation

19:18 – Biblical Examples of Adultery

23:47 – Why This Applies to Marriage AND Dating

25:16 – How to Close Spiritual Doors After Cheating

28:09 – Guarding Your Heart and Walking in Freedom

In Episode 66 of The ANTD Podcast with Amee & D. Widders, we answer a question we get asked all the time: How do you LOVE AGAIN after you’ve been CHEATED ON? We dive deep into the truth, tools, and faith it took for us to rebuild after repeated years of infidelity. If you’ve chosen to stay after betrayal, this episode gives you the hope and practical help to heal and love again.

Learn how daily choices, emotional safety, and spiritual maturity create a foundation for love that lasts—even after deep betrayal. We break down the power of consistency, prayer, forgiveness, and grace when you're working to rebuild what was broken. If you’ve ever felt like giving up, this episode will remind you that redemption is real—and love is still possible.

Stick around to the end where we will show you how to pray together and build a bod that cannot be broken!

👇 RESOURCES MENTIONED 👇

👕 This Month’s Merch Drop → https://shopantd.com/products/bet-on-the-blood-t-shirt

🗓️ 31 Day Video Devotional & PDF Journal → https://shopantd.com/products/1-antd-healing-devotional-31-day-devotional-videos-pdfs

📘 Healing After Betrayal: 6-Week Course → https://shopantd.com/collections/antd-courses

🧠 Book 1-on-1 Coaching with Amee & D → https://shopantd.com/collections/coaching

📖 The ANTD Complete PDF Pack – 7 Healing Guides → https://shopantd.com/products/7-antd-complete-healing-pdf-bundle-pack-all-7-of-our-pdf-guides-for-recovery-restoratio

🎥 Amee is Live Daily on TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@antdsply

📸 Follow Us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/antdsply/

🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-antd

🎧 Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0Z2SfrVn6bnV3XK9Oyy7XW

00:00 - Why love after infidelity must be a choice, not a feeling

01:22 - Point 1: Love is a daily decision (1 Corinthians 13:7)

02:00 - Why feelings are temporary and actions matter

03:49 - Love is about giving, not receiving

05:13 - The risk of loving again after betrayal

06:26 - Daily tip: Do one deliberate act of kindness

07:20 - The struggle of the betrayed spouse vs. the remorseful cheater

09:07 - Men, responsibility, and why cheating is always a choice

10:20 - Why this podcast focuses so much on infidelity

11:09 - Point 2: Small consistent actions rebuild emotional safety

12:31 - Connection rituals that actually work (Gottman Institute data)

13:02 - Why the little things are the big things

13:56 - How the cheater should rebuild without being told

15:26 - Daily effort and non-negotiable habits

16:45 - Why men especially need hugs and affection

17:54 - Physical and spiritual unity in relationships

18:18 - Point 3: God’s model of love and daily mercies (Ephesians 5:1-2)

19:33 - Why prayer together matters (Family Life Study)

20:38 - Daily tip: Close your day in prayer together

21:21 - Why people fear prayer more than intimacy

22:17 - How to pray simply and specifically

23:00 - Final challenge: 3 action steps to try this week

23:26 - Closing prayer for couples healing from infidelity

Why do some people keep cheating, even after they’ve been caught, forgiven, and promised they’d change? In this episode, we break down the real reasons behind serial cheating—from trauma and emotional immaturity to the craving for validation and lack of boundaries. If you’ve been hurt again and again by repeated betrayal, you are not alone—and there is a path forward.

Amee and D. get honest about their story, the patterns that repeat without healing, and how to break the cycle—for good. Whether you're the one who was betrayed or the one who wants to change, this episode offers insight, hope, and real steps for recovery.

👇 RESOURCES MENTIONED 👇

📘 Healing After Betrayal: 6-Week Course → https://shopantd.com/collections/antd-courses

🧠 Book 1-on-1 Coaching with Amee & D → https://shopantd.com/collections/coaching

📖 The ANTD Complete PDF Pack – 7 Healing Guides → https://shopantd.com/products/7-antd-complete-healing-pdf-bundle-pack-all-7-of-our-pdf-guides-for-recovery-restoratio

🎥 Amee is Live Daily on TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@antdsply

📸 Follow Us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/antdsply/

🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-antd

🎧 Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0Z2SfrVn6bnV3XK9Oyy7XW

00:00 - Intro: It's Not Just a Mistake, It's a Pattern 

00:45 - Why Serial Cheating Happens 

01:16 - "Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater" – True or False? 

02:00 - Trauma’s Role in Repeated Betrayal 

03:01 - Excuses Serial Cheaters Use 

04:24 - Why Some Stay… and Keep Cheating 

05:10 - How Old Wounds Still Affect You Today 

06:48 - Point #2: Cheating & Emotional Immaturity 

07:37 - The Need for Real Healing, Not a Rebound 

08:28 - Why Intimacy Isn’t the Same as Sex 

09:37 - Early Childhood Wounds and Adult Patterns 

11:09 - From Immaturity to Growth: The Long Road 

12:17 - What Would You Still Do if Everyone Knew? 

13:05 - Taking Forgiveness for Granted 

13:26 - Marriage = Mutual Service, Not Just Love 

14:14 - You Can Be the One to Break the Pattern 

14:36 - Point #3: Serial Cheaters Crave Validation 

15:23 - What Really Causes the Disconnect? 

16:14 - Can a Validation-Addict Change? 

16:42 - Childhood Abandonment & The Need to Be Seen 

17:22 - The Ripple Effect of Betrayal 

18:02 - The Role of Obedience and Spiritual Growth 

19:07 - Planting Seeds That Lead to Healing 

20:16 - Boundaries Aren’t Control—They’re Safety 

21:39 - The Open-Door Policy That Invites Affairs 

22:22 - Everything Starts with a Thought 

22:39 - Personal Reflection: D Was a Serial Cheater 

23:06 - Addictive Patterns and the Need for Risk 

23:34 - If You're Struggling, Here's How We Can Help 

Emotional cheating is one of the most overlooked yet devastating betrayals in a relationship. In this episode of The ANTD Podcast, Amee and D. unpack what emotional affairs really are, how they start, and why they hurt just as much—if not more—than physical cheating. We share signs to watch for, boundaries to protect your marriage, and how to heal if you’ve been hurt by secret texts, work spouses, or online flirtation.

We also dive deep into biblical truth, identity in Christ, and how to rebuild trust when it’s been shattered. Whether you're the betrayed or the betrayer, this conversation will bring insight, conviction, and hope. Share this with someone who needs it.

👇 RESOURCES MENTIONED 👇

📘 Healing After Betrayal: 6-Week Course → https://shopantd.com/collections/antd-courses

🧠 Book 1-on-1 Coaching with Amee & D → https://shopantd.com/collections/coaching

📖 The ANTD Complete PDF Pack – 7 Healing Guides → https://shopantd.com/products/7-antd-complete-healing-pdf-bundle-pack-all-7-of-our-pdf-guides-for-recovery-restoratio

🎥 Amee is Live Daily on TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@antdsply

📸 Follow Us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/antdsply/

🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-antd

🎧 Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0Z2SfrVn6bnV3XK9Oyy7XW

⏱ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Intro: What is emotional cheating?

00:43 – Emotional vs. physical affairs

01:33 – Real-life examples of emotional betrayal

03:05 – Why hiding it proves it’s cheating

05:06 – Boundaries matter

06:42 – The emotional cost of online relationships

09:12 – Lust, temptation & self-control

12:04 – Signs you're emotionally cheating

14:20 – Why it’s still betrayal

16:14 – Trusting God after being betrayed

18:25 – Rebuilding identity after infidelity

20:23 – Why cheaters manipulate

22:15 – Vengeance vs. healing

23:38 – How to heal & prevent emotional affairs

25:30 – Boundaries when they’re not fully honest

26:50 – Final encouragement

In this raw and powerful episode of The ANTD Podcast, Amee and D open up about the real meaning of forgiveness—what it is, what it’s not, and how to actually walk it out after betrayal. Whether you're trying to rebuild trust or choose healing for yourself, this conversation dives deep into how forgiveness sets you free without minimizing the pain. D shares what it was like to be forgiven, and Amee brings the wisdom of someone who had every reason to walk away—but chose obedience and healing instead. Together, they explore biblical truth, personal transformation, and the reminder that forgiveness is a decision, not a feeling.

If you’ve been cheated on, hurt by someone you loved, or just stuck in bitterness, this episode is for you. They cover how forgiveness doesn't mean reconciliation, why it's not about excusing what happened, and how choosing to forgive can literally improve your health and bring peace. Tap into God's strength, get real encouragement, and take the next step in your healing journey. Subscribe for more real conversations, and don’t forget to check out the six-week course, 1-on-1 coaching, and healing PDF guides below. You don’t have to carry that weight any longer—let God handle it.

👇 RESOURCES MENTIONED 👇

📘 Healing After Betrayal: 6-Week Course → https://shopantd.com/collections/antd-courses

🧠 Book 1-on-1 Coaching with Amee & D → https://shopantd.com/collections/coaching

📖 The ANTD Complete PDF Pack – 7 Healing Guides → https://shopantd.com/products/7-antd-complete-healing-pdf-bundle-pack-all-7-of-our-pdf-guides-for-recovery-restoratio

🎥 Amee is Live Daily on TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@antdsply

📸 Follow Us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/antdsply/

🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-antd

🎧 Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0Z2SfrVn6bnV3XK9Oyy7XW

⏱ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Forgiveness Doesn’t Mean They Were Right

00:59 - Forgiveness is a Decision, Not a Feeling

02:18 - Letting Go of Anger and Bitterness

04:07 - When Forgiveness Becomes a Spiritual Breakthrough

05:40 - Forgiveness for You, Not for Them

07:09 - The Greek Meaning of Forgiveness

08:15 - You Can’t Bring Baggage into the Next Season

10:38 - Taking Your Power Back

11:06 - Forgiveness vs. Reconciliation

13:42 - How Unforgiveness Affects Your Health

15:00 - Why You Shouldn’t Wait Until You’re Dying

17:08 - Personal Stories of Forgiving Deep Hurt

20:03 - Forgiveness is a Process, Not a One-Time Thing

22:36 - What Radical Transformation Looks Like

24:11 - How God Uses Forgiveness to Heal

27:06 - No Bags Allowed

30:00 - Final Thoughts & Letting Go

They cheated... now they won’t talk. 😔

If you're trying to rebuild trust after infidelity but feel like you're pulling teeth to get honesty from your man, this episode is for you. Amee and D. open up about their real-life journey through betrayal, what helped them finally have breakthrough conversations, and how YOU can create a safe space for truth — without losing your mind or begging for answers.

You'll learn:

✅ How to create emotional safety without enabling

✅ Why trickle-truth delays healing

✅ What to say (and what NOT to say) to get him to open up

✅ How to handle the truth once it finally comes out

Whether you're still in shock, trying to decide if you should stay, or desperate for closure — this episode gives you clarity and hope.

👇 RESOURCES MENTIONED 👇

📘 Healing After Betrayal: 6-Week Course → https://shopantd.com/collections/antd-courses

🧠 Book 1-on-1 Coaching with Amee & D → https://shopantd.com/collections/coaching

🎁 Use code “41” for D's birthday discount on all coaching calls!

🛍 Get the limited edition “Seinfield” Shirt → https://shopantd.com/collections/antd-coffee-mugs

📖 The ANTD Complete PDF Pack – All 7 Healing Guides → https://shopantd.com/products/7-antd-complete-healing-pdf-bundle-pack-all-7-of-our-pdf-guides-for-recovery-restoratio

🎥 Amee is Live Daily on TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@antdsply

📸 Follow Us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/antdsply/

🎧 Listen on Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-antd-podcast/id1759101149

🎧 Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2G2NNCz9zXj82hv5ffrud8?si=NKfranEURb6XXF-IqrAJlA

⏱ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – The truth won’t come out unless he feels safe

00:45 – Why pressure shuts him down (and what works instead)

01:10 – 63% of cheaters don’t tell the truth because of fear

02:00 – When you want to explode but need a real conversation

04:40 – Scripture and wisdom that shifted everything

05:50 – Why you must be calm to get clarity

07:00 – How long healing really takes (and why)

10:15 – The damage of trickle-truth

12:00 – When full disclosure leads to real healing

14:00 – Why honesty is better than imagination

16:40 – How we stay healed — boundaries, calls, coaching

18:00 – Our encouragement to anyone still hurting

Cheating doesn’t start with the act — it starts with a lie. In this episode, Amee and D. expose the 10 excuses cheaters use to justify betrayal, break down the truth behind each one, and share their raw journey of healing, forgiveness, and redemption after infidelity. Whether you’ve been cheated on or you’re trying to understand why people cheat, this episode will give you clarity, hope, and the steps to heal.

👇 RESOURCES MENTIONED 👇

📘 Healing After Betrayal: 6-Week Course → https://shopantd.com/collections/antd-courses

🧠 Book 1-on-1 Coaching with Amee & D → https://shopantd.com/collections/coaching

🎁 Use code “41” for D's birthday discount on all coaching calls!

🛍 Get the limited edition “Seinfield” Shirt → https://shopantd.com/collections/antd-coffee-mugs

📖 The ANTD Complete PDF Pack – All 7 Healing Guides → https://shopantd.com/products/7-antd-complete-healing-pdf-bundle-pack-all-7-of-our-pdf-guides-for-recovery-restoratio

🎥 Amee is Live Daily on TikTok for Support and Q&A

https://www.tiktok.com/@antdsply

📸 Follow Us on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/antdsply/

🎧 Listen on Apple and Spotify

Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-antd-podcast/id1759101149

Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2G2NNCz9zXj82hv5ffrud8?si=NKfranEURb6XXF-IqrAJlA

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Intro: “Cheating Starts With a Lie”

00:52 – The First Excuse: “I wasn’t getting what I needed at home”

04:20 – “This is just what men do”

07:15 – The lie of “It just happened”

09:55 – “I didn’t mean to hurt you”

14:50 – Sex addiction, porn, and spiritual warfare

17:30 – “I was going through a lot emotionally”

20:10 – “I didn’t think I’d get caught”

22:45 – Jezebel spirit and public backlash

25:50 – “They tempted me”

27:00 – “I didn’t feel loved or appreciated”

29:45 – “We were on a break”

31:20 – D’s confession during Amee’s pregnancy

33:55 – “I thought it was already over”

36:10 – What cheating really costs your soul

38:00 – Redemption, restoration, and how God used the pain

44:00 – Closing encouragement + how to heal with God

🧠 Infidelity shattered your confidence? You're not alone.

In Episode 60 of The ANTD Podcast, Amee and D. Widders open up about what really happens to your identity after cheating—why it triggers obsessive comparison, self-hate, and deep insecurity—and how you can start healing.

If you’re asking “How do I trust again?” or “Why do I feel like I’m not enough?” — this episode gives you real answers.

We walk through:

✨ Rebuilding your identity in Christ

✨ Creating safety and connection after betrayal

✨ Real strategies for stopping insecurity spirals

✨ Boundaries, affirmations, and trigger protocols

✨ How the betrayer can support healing with patience, consistency, and love

Whether you’re the one who was cheated on or the one trying to repair the damage, this episode brings hope, help, and a path forward.

👇 RESOURCES MENTIONED 👇

📘 Healing After Betrayal: 6-Week Course → https://shopantd.com/collections/antd-courses

🧠 Book 1-on-1 Coaching with Amee & D → https://shopantd.com/collections/coaching

🎁 Use code “41” for a birthday discount on all coaching calls!

🛍 Get the limited edition “Seinfield” Shirt → https://shopantd.com/collections/antd-coffee-mugs

📖 The ANTD Complete PDF Pack – All 7 Healing Guides → https://shopantd.com/products/7-antd-complete-healing-pdf-bundle-pack-all-7-of-our-pdf-guides-for-recovery-restoratio

🎥 Amee is Live Daily on TikTok for Support and Q&A

https://www.tiktok.com/@antdsply

📸 Follow Us on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/antdsply/

🎧 Listen on Apple and Spotify

Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-antd-podcast/id1759101149

Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2G2NNCz9zXj82hv5ffrud8?si=NKfranEURb6XXF-IqrAJlA

📖 “You are fearfully and wonderfully made.” (Psalm 139:14)

Infidelity may have broken your heart, but it doesn’t get to break your future. This episode helps you rebuild both.

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Identity Theft After Infidelity

02:00 – When Insecurity Takes Over

04:30 – Affirmations That Actually Work

07:10 – How Hormones & Triggers Intersect

10:00 – Boundaries & Safe Conversations

13:30 – Why “Checking Out” Is a Trigger

16:00 – Grounding Tools for Triggers

20:00 – The Power of Solo Dates & Worship

23:00 – Supporting Each Other Through Healing

27:00 – Physical Intimacy After Betrayal

28:00 – Courses, Coaching & New Merch

29:00 – Final Words: You Are Not Less Than

🔔 Subscribe for more honest, faith-filled conversations on infidelity, identity, and healing.

❤️‍🩹 You’re not broken. You’re rebuilding.