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The Betrayal Recovery Transformation Podcast

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51 episodes
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English
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Date created
2023/05/15
Latest episode
2026/11/02
Average duration
63 min.
Release period
27 days

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Welcome to " The Betrayal Recovery Transformation Podcast," where hosts Kris Rocha and Jenn Howie explore the complexities of betrayal and offer guidance on how to recover and transform from its aftermath. Through candid conversations and interviews with experts in the field, Kris and Jenn delve into topics such as healing from betrayal trauma, rebuilding trust, and helping individuals uncover their unique identities. Join us on this journey of self-discovery and transformation as we provide a safe and supportive space for listeners to heal, grow, and learn how to turn trauma into triumph. If you'd like to support our podcast, you can find our Patreon here: https://patreon.com/TheBetrayalRecoveryTransformationPodcast

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Better Than Okay: Finding Hope & Healing After Divorce with Brandi Wilson
2026/11/02
When a marriage ends, the loss extends far beyond the relationship itself. Dreams, identity, friendships, family traditions, and the future you imagined can suddenly feel uncertain. For women navigating divorce after betrayal, the grief can be overwhelming, especially when faith, family, and community are deeply intertwined. But what if the end of a marriage doesn't have to mean the end of a meaningful, joy-filled life? In this episode, we welcome Brandi Wilson, author of Better Than Okay: Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends. After the unexpected end of her 20-year marriage to a megachurch pastor, Brandi found herself rebuilding a life she never imagined living. Through grief, loss, and uncertainty, she discovered renewed purpose and hope. Brandi shares her personal journey and offers heartfelt encouragement to women navigating divorce, reminding them that healing is possible and their stories are far from over. Key Takeaways from the Episode Grieving the immediate and unexpected losses of divorceNavigating doubt and second-guessing difficult decisionsThe church's response to divorce and destructive marriagesFinding connection and support through lonelinessHelping children navigate divorce and family changesRebuilding identity, confidence, and purposeFinding hope when life looks nothing like you imaginedEncouragement for women beginning againConnect with Brandi Wilson Book: Better Than Okay: Finding Hope and Healing After Your Marriage Ends (Bethany House, 2023) Website: www.lovebrandiwilson.com Instagram: @lovebrandiwilson Connect with Kris Rocha Watermark Coaching: www.watermarkcoach.com Afternoon Tea: Join our confidential weekly online support group for women healing from betrayal trauma. We meet every Thursday at 4:30 PM Pacific. Learn more and register through Watermark Coaching. Instagram: @watermarkcoaching Email: [email protected] Thank you for listening to The Betrayal Recovery Transformation Podcast! If today's conversation encouraged you, we'd be grateful if you subscribed, rated, and reviewed the show. Your support helps us reach more women searching for hope, healing, and transformation after betrayal. Edited and produced by Cory Gonzalez.
Intentionally YOU: How Understanding Your Identity Can Help You Heal with Kris Rocha
2026/10/15
Betrayal shakes us to our core. It doesn't just damage trust in a relationship ... it can leave us questioning who we are, what we believe, and whether we'll ever feel like ourselves again. In this special episode of the Betrayal Recovery Transformation Podcast, Kris Rocha shares a conversation from the Choose Connection Summit, hosted by Dr. Jake Porter. Interviewed by Kathy Reynolds, Kris explores one of the most meaningful aspects of betrayal recovery: rediscovering our God-given identity. When betrayal becomes part of our story, it's easy to allow the pain, confusion, and trauma to define us. But betrayal is something that happened to you. It is not who you are. Drawing from her personal healing journey and her work as a betrayal recovery coach, Kris shares how understanding our unique personalities, strengths, gifts, and values can help us rebuild confidence, reclaim our sense of self, and begin living intentionally again. In this episode, we explore: Why betrayal can leave us feeling disconnected from our identity.The difference between what has happened to us and who we truly are.How understanding our God-given design can support healing and personal growth.The importance of identifying our personality, strengths, gifts, and core values.Why rediscovering ourselves is about more than simply returning to who we were before betrayal.How we can move beyond survival and begin living with greater purpose, confidence, and intention.Healing isn't about erasing our story. It's about learning that our pain doesn't get to author who we become. You are more than what happened to you. You are uniquely designed, deeply valuable, and worthy of a life filled with meaning and purpose. Connect with Kris & Watermark Coaching Watermark Coaching: Individual betrayal recovery coaching and identity-focused personal development. https://www.watermarkcoach.com Afternoon Tea with Kris: Looking for connection with other women who understand the complexities of betrayal recovery? Join Kris for Afternoon Tea, a supportive weekly gathering where women can find encouragement, meaningful conversation, and community. Learn more at https://www.watermarkcoach.com Instagram: @watermarkcoaching About the Choose Connection Summit Special thanks to Dr. Jake Porter and Kathy Reynolds for the opportunity to share this important conversation as part of the Choose Connection Summit. Production Credits Edited and produced by Cory Gonzalez.
Book Release: Move Toward with Jenna Riemersma
2026/08/30
What if, instead of fighting the parts of ourselves we wish would go away, we learned to move toward them with curiosity and compassion? In this episode, we welcome Jenna Riemersma back to the podcast to explore a simpler, practical approach to Internal Family Systems (IFS) through her new book, Move Toward: A Simplified IFS Therapy Tool to Welcome All Parts of You. Jenna shares how this accessible framework can help us understand what is happening inside of us during moments of activation, respond to ourselves with less shame, and move toward greater healing and connection. Jenna Riemersma is a bestselling author, therapist, Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist Supervisor (CSAT-S), and nationally recognized speaker whose work makes Internal Family Systems accessible and applicable to everyday life. She specializes in helping people heal from trauma, shame, relational wounds, and internal conflict through IFS. Her newest book, Move Toward, distills the heart of IFS into three simple steps—Notice, Know, Need—that can be used in real time when difficult emotions or protective parts show up. Key Takeaways from the Episode A simple introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS)Why Jenna created Move TowardThe three steps: Notice, Know, NeedUsing Move Toward during betrayal triggersResponding to our parts with curiosity instead of shameHow inner healing can change our relationshipsPractical ways to use Move Toward in everyday lifeConnect with Jenna Riemersma Learn more about Jenna, explore her free resources and guided Move Toward meditations, and find information about her books on her website. Book: Move Toward: A Simplified IFS Therapy Tool to Welcome All Parts of You Find Move Toward on Amazon You can also visit MoveToward.com for resources related specifically to the Move Toward approach. Jenna offers free guided experiences for areas including anxiety, depression, betrayal trauma, triggers, and compulsive sexual behavior. Continue Your Healing Journey Visit Watermark Coaching for resources on betrayal recovery and identity coaching. Afternoon Tea — Join our confidential weekly online support group for women healing from betrayal trauma. We meet every Thursday at 4:30 PM Pacific. Learn more and register through Watermark Coaching. Instagram: @watermarkcoaching Email: [email protected] Thank you for listening to The Betrayal Recovery Transformation Podcast! If today's conversation encouraged you, we'd be grateful if you subscribed, rated, and reviewed the show. Your support helps us reach more individuals and couples searching for hope, healing, and transformation after betrayal. Edited and produced by Cory Gonzalez.
Spiritual Warfare & Ephesians 6 with Dr. Laura Sanger
2026/08/01
The Bible teaches us that our struggles often involve more than what we can see on the surface. In this conversation, we explore the biblical foundations of spiritual warfare through Ephesians 6, discussing how truth, discernment, and the armor of God equip believers to face life's challenges with wisdom and confidence. Whether you're navigating betrayal, addiction, fear, or spiritual discouragement, this episode offers practical, Scripture-based encouragement for standing firm in your faith. Dr. Laura Sanger is a Christian author, speaker, and researcher who specializes in biblical worldview, spiritual warfare, and the unseen realm. With a background in education and research, she is known for translating complex theological concepts into practical, accessible teaching. Her work helps Christians discern truth, recognize deception, and develop a deeper understanding of Scripture so they can walk in greater freedom and confidence in Christ. Key Takeaways from the Episode: The biblical origin of spiritual warfareUnderstanding the spiritual and physical realmsWho our adversary is—and how he worksSpiritual forces and the importance of discernmentPutting on the armor of God in everyday lifeStanding firm in truth, identity, and faithConnect with Dr. Laura Sanger Website: https://nolongerinflayed.com Continue Your Healing Journey Watermark Coaching www.watermarkcoach.com Afternoon Tea: Join our confidential weekly online support group for women healing from betrayal trauma. We meet every Thursday at 4:30 PM Pacific. Learn more and register at www.watermarkcoach.com. Instagram: @watermarkcoaching Email: [email protected] Thank you for listening to The Betrayal Recovery Transformation Podcast! If today's conversation encouraged you, we'd be grateful if you subscribed, rated, and reviewed the show. Your support helps us reach more individuals and couples searching for hope, healing, and transformation after betrayal. Edited and produced by Cory Gonzalez.
The First 90 Days After Betrayal with Lisa Archinal
2026/07/03
When betrayal first comes to light, it can feel as though the ground has disappeared beneath your feet. In this conversation, Lisa Archinal offers compassionate guidance on navigating those overwhelming first days, reminding listeners that while healing won't happen overnight, there are practical steps to help restore stability, hope, and direction. Drawing from both her personal journey and her book, Betrayal Trauma: Survival Guide for the First 90 Days, Lisa shares wisdom for surviving the initial shock of betrayal, establishing healthy boundaries, caring for your emotional well-being, and finding the courage to take the next right step. Whether you're newly navigating betrayal or walking alongside someone who is, this episode offers encouragement grounded in faith and practical recovery tools. Key Takeaways from the Episode: Navigating the first 90 days after betrayalPractical first steps for stabilizing after discoveryEstablishing healthy boundaries during the crisisThe role of self-care and emotional regulationFinding hope through personal healing and faithEncouragement for those feeling overwhelmed or stuckConnect with Lisa Archinal Website: Our Relentless Pursuit Book: Betrayal Trauma: Survival Guide for the First 90 Days Available on Amazon Continue Your Healing Journey Website: https://www.watermarkcoach.com Join Afternoon Tea, our confidential weekly online support group for women healing from betrayal trauma. We meet every Thursday at 4:30 PM Pacific. Learn more and register at Watermark Coaching. Instagram: @watermarkcoaching Email: [email protected] Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review The Betrayal Recovery Transformation Podcast. Your feedback helps us reach more people searching for hope and healing after betrayal. Edited and produced by Cory Gonzalez.
Emotional Betrayal DNA with Jill Pool
2026/07/03
In this conversation, Jill Pool helps us put words to the often-misunderstood experience of emotional betrayal, offering clarity, validation, and hope to those who have questioned whether their pain is "real enough." Drawing from both her personal journey and professional work, Jill introduces practical definitions that distinguish emotional displacement, emotional neglect, and emotional affairs. We also explore why emotional betrayal can cause profound trauma, how emerging technologies like AI companions are reshaping conversations about fidelity, and how biblical truth helps betrayed partners move from confusion to clarity and healing. Key Takeaways from the Episode: Understanding emotional betrayal and why it hurts so deeplyThe differences between emotional displacement, emotional neglect, and emotional affairsNavigating AI companions and digital forms of betrayalBiblical perspectives on covenant, faithfulness, and marriageFinding hope when betrayal leads to a crisis of faithConnect with Jill Pool: Website: https://www.hopeinthehavoc.com/ Instagram: @hopeinthehavoc Email: [email protected] Resources: https://hopeinthehavoc.com/resources Connect with Us: Website: https://www.watermarkcoach.com Instagram: @watermarkcoaching Email: [email protected] Join Afternoon Tea Looking for a safe, confidential community of women who truly understand betrayal trauma? We'd love to have you join us for Afternoon Tea, our weekly online support group held every Thursday at 4:30 PM Pacific. Learn more and reserve your seat at https://www.watermarkcoach.com. Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review The Betrayal Recovery Transformation Podcast. Your feedback helps us reach more people searching for hope and healing after betrayal. Edited and produced by Cory Gonzalez.
Story Spotlight with Nikki & Clinton Mitchell
2026/04/15
Hope and healing take center stage in this conversation with Clinton and Nikki Mitchell as they share their story of betrayal, disclosure, and the redemptive work God has done in their marriage. After more than 31 years together and decades in ministry, what appeared stable on the outside was hiding deep pain and long-held secrets. Their willingness to share openly offers hope to couples walking through the devastation of betrayal and the long road of restoration. Drawing from their personal journey and their book, Glory From the Ashes: How a YES to God’s Invitation Can Transform Your Marriage, Clinton and Nikki speak candidly about the tools that accelerated healing, the role of spiritual intimacy, and why they now feel called to share their story with others. Key Takeaways from the Episode: Clinton and Nikki’s story of disclosure, devastation, and redemptionWhat has contributed to their healing since D-DayPractical recovery tools that support their healing journeyA deeper look at spiritual intimacy in marriage restorationThe baking soda and vinegar illustration of intimacyWhy they chose to share their story so openly and publiclyHope for couples pursuing healing after betrayalConnect with Clinton & Nikki Mitchel Book: Glory From the Ashes: How a YES to God’s Invitation Can Transform Your Marriage Connect with Us Watermark Coaching: www.watermarkcoach.com Instagram: @watermarkcoaching Email: [email protected] Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review The Betrayal Recovery Transformation Podcast. Your feedback helps us grow and ensures more people can find the hope and support they deserve. BRT is edited by Kris Rocha & produced by THE Cory Gonzalez This podcast is sponsored by and produced with the support of Pure Life Alliance. Visit us at https://www.purelifealliance.com
The Secret Sexual Basement with Darrell Brazell
2026/04/05
In this deeply insightful episode, we are joined by Darrell Brazell, pastor of New Hope Fellowship and Director of New Hope Recovery Ministries, for an important conversation around Dr. Omar Minwalla’s concept of The Secret Sexual Basement. Together, we explore how hidden sexual behaviors, deception, and compartmentalized thinking create profound relational harm and contribute to betrayal trauma. Darrell brings decades of experience working with men, couples, and recovery communities, helping us better understand what is happening beneath the surface and what true healing requires. This conversation offers clarity for both betrayed partners and those seeking recovery by naming the hidden dynamics that often keep individuals stuck in secrecy, shame, and emotional disconnection. We also discuss the courageous steps required to move toward honesty, integrity, empathy, and relational restoration. Key Takeaways from the Episode: • Darrell helps define The Secret Sexual Basement and why this framework is so powerful in understanding betrayal trauma, deception, and reality collapse for partners. • We discuss how this hidden “basement” develops over time through secrecy, compartmentalization, entitlement, distorted beliefs, and repeated patterns of deception. • Darrell addresses common misunderstandings many men have about the true depth of harm caused by secret sexual behavior and why the damage extends far beyond the behavior itself. • We explore how Dr. Minwalla’s model shifts the conversation away from shame-based labels and toward relational integrity, abuse dynamics, and the psychological impact on the betrayed partner. • Darrell shares practical ways men can begin to truly grasp the impact of their actions, including empathy work, honesty, accountability, and listening to the lived experience of their partner. • We also cover warning signs that someone may still be operating from secrecy and compartmentalization, even while claiming to be in recovery. • Darrell closes with a powerful word of encouragement and hope for both individuals and couples pursuing freedom, healing, and restoration. Connect with Darrell Brazell New Hope Fellowship New Hope Recovery Ministries Author of New Hope for Sexual Integrity Connect with Us Watermark Coaching – www.watermarkcoach.com Instagram – @watermarkcoaching Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review The Betrayal Recovery Transformation Podcast. Your feedback helps us grow and ensures more people can find the hope and support they deserve. This podcast is sponsored by and produced with the support of Pure Life Alliance.
Same Sex Attraction with Vicki Tiede
2026/03/18
In this episode of The Betrayal Recovery Transformation Podcast, we sit down with author, speaker, and betrayal-recovery coach Vicki Tiede to discuss the complex and often isolating experience of discovering a spouse’s same-sex attraction. With both professional insight and compassion, Vicki brings clarity to a topic that is frequently misunderstood and emotionally overwhelming for many women. We explore how this type of discovery can feel both similar to and distinct from other forms of sexual betrayal. Vicki provides guidance on separating attraction from identity and behavior, identifying safe and aligned professional support, and establishing boundaries that protect a woman’s well-being. This episode offers a thoughtful perspective, practical direction, and a message of hope for those navigating this unique aspect of betrayal trauma. Key Takeaways from the Episode: • Vicki provides a clear definition of same-sex attraction that may differ from common assumptions, helping reduce confusion and increase understanding. • The trauma response to this discovery can mirror other forms of betrayal while also introducing unique challenges related to identity, trust, and relational security. • Distinguishing between attraction, identity, and behavior is essential for avoiding inaccurate assumptions and making grounded decisions. • When seeking support, it is important to find professionals who are trauma-informed, partner-sensitive, and aligned with personal values and safety needs. • A wife can acknowledge her husband’s internal struggle without assuming responsibility for managing it or compromising her own well-being. • Establishing clear boundaries, protective agreements, and safety structures is critical in the early stages following disclosure. • Even in the midst of confusion and overwhelm, there is a path forward, and support is available. Connect with Vicki Tiede Life Renovation Counseling & Coaching: https://liferenovationcc.com Connect with Us Watermark Coaching: https://www.watermarkcoach.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watermarkcoaching This episode is sponsored by Pure Life Alliance Learn more at: https://www.purelifealliance.org
One-sided Healing with Lyschel Burket
2026/02/03
Healing after betrayal is hard enough—but what happens when you’re doing the work alone? In this honest and hope-filled conversation, we sit down with Lyschel Burket, founder of Hope Redefined Ministries, to explore the realities of one-sided healing. Lyschel brings deep compassion, biblical truth, and hard-earned wisdom to a topic many women quietly carry. Together, we unpack why one-sided healing is so common in betrayal recovery, how to stay grounded when your partner isn’t doing their work, and how women can release responsibility that was never theirs to carry—without losing hope, faith, or themselves. Key Takeaways from the Episode: • One-sided healing occurs when a betrayed partner is pursuing growth, boundaries, and restoration while the other person remains disengaged, resistant, or unsafe. • Many women find themselves healing alone because they cannot control another person’s willingness to change—only their own responses and choices. • Carrying someone else’s responsibility creates exhaustion, resentment, and confusion; healthy healing requires clear emotional and spiritual boundaries. • Staying anchored in one-sided healing often involves grounding practices such as prayer, Scripture, community support, and trauma-informed tools. • Women frequently battle lies about their worth, responsibility, or “failure” when healing alone—truth replaces those lies with clarity, dignity, and freedom. • Unexpected growth can emerge through one-sided healing, including deeper identity, resilience, discernment, and spiritual maturity. • Even in the middle of unresolved circumstances, hope is not lost—God’s work in you is never wasted. Connect with Lyschel Burket: Website: https://hoperedefined.org Podcast: Hope for WivesConnect with Us: Watermark Coaching: https://www.watermarkcoach.comInstagram: @watermarkcoaching
Book Release: Broken to Brave with Tammy Gustafson
2026/01/29
Healing after betrayal is not about rushing forward or "getting over it”—it’s about courageously reclaiming yourself, one brave step at a time. In this episode, we welcome back licensed professional counselor, coach, and author Tammy Gustafson for a powerful conversation about what it truly means to move from brokenness to bravery after intimate betrayal. Tammy shares insights from her brand-new book, Broken to Brave: Your Courageous Act of Healing After Intimate Betrayal. Drawing on years of clinical experience, extensive survey research, and the many voices of betrayed women she's worked with over the past 15 years, Tammy explores the stages of betrayal healing, common places where women get stuck, and why courage, curiosity, and even fun are essential to long-term recovery. This episode offers deep hope for anyone wondering if trust, joy, or dreaming again is still possible. Key Takeaways from the Episode: • Betrayal healing unfolds in stages, and understanding where you are can reduce shame and self-blame while increasing compassion for yourself • Tammy shares what inspired Broken to Brave and why this book was written specifically to meet women where they actually are in healing • Research from Tammy’s survey revealed powerful patterns in betrayal recovery, including surprising insights into what women most need to move forward • What sets Broken to Brave apart is its integration of clinical wisdom, real-life stories, and practical tools for every stage of healing • Many women get stuck in healing through over-functioning, hyper-vigilance, or fear of joy, and Tammy explains how “fun” can be a legitimate and healing practice • Even after deep betrayal, it is possible to trust yourself again, reclaim hope, and begin dreaming about a future that feels meaningful and free Connect with Tammy Gustafson Learn more about Tammy’s work, counseling services, and upcoming book through her ministries: 👉 Broken to Brave on Amazon (US) — Broken to Brave: Your Courageous Act of Healing After Intimate Betrayal by Tammy Gustafson - Available NOW!LiveFree Counseling: https://www.livefreecounseling.comConnect with Us Watermark Coaching: https://www.watermarkcoach.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watermarkcoaching
Forgiveness: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and Why It Matters with Andrew Arthur
2026/01/26
Forgiveness is one of the most misunderstood and emotionally loaded concepts in betrayal recovery. In this episode, Kris sits down with Andrew Arthur, founder of Genesis Christian Mediation, to unpack what forgiveness really means—and what it does not mean—after deep relational betrayal. Together, they explore how forgiveness fits into the healing journey without minimizing pain, bypassing grief, or forcing reconciliation. This conversation brings clarity, biblical grounding, and emotional safety to a topic that is often weaponized or rushed, helping betrayed spouses understand how forgiveness can become a step toward freedom rather than another burden to carry. Key Takeaways from the Episode: • Forgiveness is not the same as reconciliation, restoration, or trust—it is a separate and deeply personal process. • Healthy forgiveness does not require minimizing harm, excusing behavior, or silencing pain. • Forgiveness is often a process, not a one-time decision, especially after trauma and betrayal. • Biblical forgiveness is rooted in truth, justice, and wisdom—not pressure, performance, or spiritual bypassing. • Setting boundaries and pursuing safety are not signs of unforgiveness; they are often necessary for healing. • Forgiveness can release the betrayed spouse from ongoing emotional bondage, even when outcomes remain uncertain. Connect with Andrew Arthur: Website: https://www.genesischristianmediation.com Connect with Us: Website: https://www.watermarkcoach.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watermarkcoaching
Divorce After Betrayal with Rae Emmerson
2026/01/05
Divorce after betrayal trauma can feel confusing, isolating, and even more painful than staying. In this conversation, Rae Emmerson from Healing Talks Back joins the podcast to explore why healing after a terminally wounded relationship is uniquely complex—and why the end of a relationship does not automatically bring relief. Rae helps listeners understand the emotional, relational, and identity-level challenges faced by partners whose relationships do not survive betrayal. With clarity and validation, she gives language to the grief, marginalization, and “in-between” space many survivors experience after separation or divorce—while also offering hope for healing, meaning, and forward movement, even when the ending looks different from what was expected. Key Takeaways from the Episode: • Healing from betrayal looks different when a relationship ends, and those differences deserve to be acknowledged and supported. • Divorce does not automatically resolve trauma and can intensify grief, fear, and nervous system dysregulation. • Many divorced partners feel disconnected or marginalized within traditional partner-support spaces and long for environments that reflect their lived reality. • Separation and divorce often surface “new, big, and brave” questions about identity, safety, faith, and the future. • An “alternative ending” can still hold meaning, power, and hope—even without a traditional happily-ever-after. • Survivors are not broken for struggling after divorce; their reactions make sense in the context of trauma. Connect with Rae Emmerson: Website: www.healingtalksback.com Connect with Us: Website: www.watermarkcoach.com Instagram: @watermarkcoaching
Attachment & Connection with Dr. Jake Porter
2025/10/27
Rebuilding safety and intimacy after betrayal begins with understanding how our attachment styles shape the way we connect—and disconnect—with others. In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Jake Porter, Founder and President of Daring Ventures, returns to the podcast to unpack how attachment wounds form, why they matter in recovery, and how couples can move from fear and self-protection toward trust and closeness. Drawing from his Couple-Centered Recovery® model, Dr. Porter helps us see that attachment isn’t just psychology—it’s also spiritual and neurological. Healing happens when we integrate brain science, faith, and relational repair. Whether you’re married or single, betrayed or the betrayer, this episode will help you better understand your own patterns and offer hope that broken bonds can truly be restored. Key Takeaways from the Episode: Secure attachment is developed through the experience of rupture and repair—healing happens not by avoiding pain, but by working through it together.Attachment styles shape how we give and receive love—and how we handle disconnection.Marriage or “primary relationships” can become a place of profound healing for attachment wounds.Trust can be rebuilt through safety, consistency, and attunement.Brain science, relationships, and faith work together to heal deep relational pain.Understanding your attachment style can bring growth, not labels.Real healing happens when we move from fear to a secure connection.Connect with Dr. Jake Porter: Website: www.daringventures.com Instagram: @drjakeporter Connect with Us: Website: www.watermarkcoach.com Instagram: @watermarkcoaching Listen on: The Betrayal Recovery Transformation Podcast
Reconciling Your God Concept with Paul Marc Goulet
2025/10/22
Over 36 years ago, Kris sat in the classroom of her Bible college professor, Paul Marc Goulet, learning lessons that would profoundly shape her understanding of God, cognitive function, and the power of the stories we tell ourselves. Decades later, their paths cross again for a deeply meaningful conversation about how our God concepts—what we believe about who God is—shape every part of our faith, healing, and daily life. A pastor, author, counselor, and global leader, Paul draws from his extensive background in psychology and theology to unpack the ways distorted beliefs about God can keep us trapped in emotional pain and confusion. He introduces us to one of his most impactful teachings, “the Vat,” a concept describing how our thoughts and experiences create a mental and spiritual environment that either nurtures truth or reinforces distortion. Together, Kris and Paul explore how to reconcile our view of God with life’s hardest moments—especially for those walking through betrayal and trauma. This episode invites listeners to reframe suffering, rediscover who God really is, and find freedom in knowing His love is consistent, kind, and unwavering. Key Takeaways from the Episode: Our God concept—what we subconsciously believe about God—shapes how we interpret everything in life.Distorted God concepts often stem from early experiences of authority, love, or rejection.Healing involves replacing lies about God with biblical truth and relational experiences of His character.“The Vat” illustrates how unprocessed pain can distort our perception of God, self, and others—and how renewal begins by changing what we allow into that space.Reframing the question “Why do bad things happen to good people?” opens the door to deeper faith and trust.Understanding God through Scripture (1 Corinthians 13:4–8) helps us see His true nature as love itself.True breakthrough happens when we allow God to rewrite the stories we’ve been telling ourselves.Connect with Paul Marc Goulet: 🌐 www.paulmarcgoulet.com 📖 Books: Breakthrough, Crack the Code (coming soon) 🌍 Follow his global initiatives and leadership training in Madagascar and beyond. Connect with Us: 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Betrayal Recovery Transformation Podcast 🌐 Visit: www.watermarkcoach.com 📸 Follow: @watermarkcoaching 💬 Produced by Kris Rocha & Jeremy Waldridge

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4.9 out of 5
28 reviews
★★★★★
mom2wbc 2026/01/21
Another great tool
This has become another tool in my toolbelt, helping shed so much light on why I often found myself “circling the drain" in my healing journey. Kris ...
★★★★★
Sandhills gal 2025/07/21
Excellent
If you find yourself in a situation where you’ve been betrayed by your spouse, look no further! Kris and Jenn cover so many relevant and necessary top...
★★★★★
Torment 2025/04/10
Not just for Christians
I am not a practicing Christian nor have I personally been through the betrayal Jenn and Kris focus on. But I find the information, the guests, the kn...
★★★★★
AAFriesen 2025/01/19
Real, Relatable, and Life-Changing
Kris and Jenn are an incredible duo who bring heart, honesty, and expertise to every episode. Their dynamic is so refreshing—it's like listening to tw...
★★★★★
Kylie Whitaker 2024/12/18
A Beacon of Hope and Healing
The Betrayal Recovery Transformation Podcast is a must-listen for anyone navigating the pain of betrayal and seeking hope for healing. Each episode pr...
★★★★★
Sharktapus 2024/03/04
Amazing info and guests!
Love these ladies and the advice they give through their amazing guests. So much insight here into not only betrayal trauma, but trauma and tools to ...
★★★★★
Readyformycue 2024/01/11
A wonderful advice podcast
<3 If you’re going through betrayal in your marriage, give this podcast a listen. Or if you’re wanting to hear from some absolutely amazing powerhouse...
★★★★★
Boise, ID 2023/11/06
Fawning
💔 Witnessing such a raw display of trauma really hits home. Confrontation and being a people-pleaser are struggles many of us can relate to. As an an...
★★★★★
JC, The Story Night Podcast 2023/11/06
Special Ladies
I’ve had the honor of having both hosts as guests on my podcast and they are truly wonderful women with so much passion and knowledge. Love what they ...
★★★★★
ILoveWaterfalls 2023/09/01
Insightful and inspiring
Jenn and Kris have given us a gift in creating this podcast. They are relatable and so very vulnerable as they share their personal experiences of bet...
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