David & Sherie talk about how to manage triggers and temptations, whether it's a temper or anxiety or sexual craving or negative self-talk or anything else. Learn a simple technique that you can use in different situations to slow down and respond to situations instead of just reacting: NNAC - Notice, Name, Allow and Choose.

David & Sherie talk about direct hurt versus indirect hurt, what those are, and why they matter. In relationships, intention and motive matter a lot! We still need to address and change hurtful behavior, but we don't want to make hurtful behavior more hurtful by how we interpret it, making reconciliation even more difficult. Listen to learn more!

David & Sherie talk about what to do if you answered no to any of the questions we asked in our last episode (Can you apologize? Do you have empathy? Can you receive input and feedback?) Keep your honesty and listen to some of the things we can do when we're struggling to taking things personally.

David & Sherie discuss some things to ask yourself and be honest about how you're showing up in relationships to see if you engage in any less effective patterns of behavior. Be willing and honest enough to take a hard look at what you might be doing that is getting in the way of the relationship you want!

David & Sherie talk about men and women and what happens if core needs aren't met, usually out of fear, and what to do about that. It's important that individuals are okay with being wrong, and can work through things that are difficult!

David & Sherie take some time off for self-care and wish their listeners a happy holidays and hope they do the same!

David & Sherie continue talking about finding the best balance in a relationship, especially when coming from discovery of deception or betrayal, and how to accomplish that in healthy ways for both partners.

David & Sherie talk more about why a history of inequality or power imbalance can affect recovery now. How our ultimate goal is to find better balance so there's healthy reconciliation in the process. We explore why some women may feel so strongly about using what's happened to maintain control instead of seeking to really understand their partner struggling with addiction. Honesty is vital, as is knowing why what's happened has happened.

David and Sherie continue talking about betrayal trauma and the pendulum swing that can happen as we're doing our best to navigate the hurt that occurs with partner betrayal. We need to consider the reasons behind behavior and separate the person from the pattern, having grace for the reasons behind the behavior while also protecting ourself. Listen to learn more!

David and Sherie talk about betrayal trauma and the long-term effects, a request from a listener, and where this concept leads us. We talk about the effects but also consider the impact of how our beliefs and the tendency to swing to the other end of the pendulum when hurt can complicate things. The narrative we adopt really influences where healing and reconciliation goes. Listen to learn more about how we conceptualize this important issue, including being careful to respond well in order to really consider and heal the relationship.