In a recent captivating episode of the Melody and Friends podcast, Karen takes center stage as she delves deep into the intricate realm of relationship challenges. Together with our host, Melody, we embark on a profound exploration of the often concealed but profoundly impactful issue of intimacy anorexia within partnerships.
During this engaging interview, we embark on a journey of discovery, peeling back the layers of intimacy anorexia to illuminate its true nature. We gain a profound understanding of what this complex issue entails, how it exerts a profound influence on partners within a relationship, and, most importantly, how it is possible to rekindle the flames of love and rebuild trust after the devastating betrayal of addiction.
Intimacy Anorexia
Watch our latest interview on the Intimacy Anorexia piece and how it played out in our journey.
DR. SHERI KEFFER
Dr. Sheri Keffer is a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy and currently specializes in individual, couples and family therapy at her private practice in Newport Beach, CA. Her book is called “Intimate Betrayal: Healing the Wounds of Sexual Betrayal”
Brené Brown on Empathy
What is the best way to ease someone's pain and suffering? In this beautifully animated RSA Short, Dr. Brené Brown reminds us that we can only create a genuine empathic connection if we are brave enough to really get in touch with our own fragilities.
PETER LAVINE
Two Simple Techniques That Can Help Trauma Patients Feel Safe with Peter Levine
One Common Mistake That Can Heighten a Client’s Shame
Working with a client who struggles with deep feelings of shame can often be a delicate and nuanced process and according to Peter Levine, Ph.D., there’s one mistake practitioners sometimes make that can send clients even further into shameful feelings. Here, Peter will share what that mistake is – and what we can do to avoid making it.
Peter Levine - Trauma Resolution and Addiction Treatment
Peter Levine, Ph.D., author and trauma resolution specialist shares his thoughts with Lee Pepper after speaking at Innovations in Recovery 2016.
CAROL THE COACH
Resiliency and Post Traumatic Growth with Carol the Coach
You have the ability to deal with any stressful or traumatic situation and grow from it. If you have experienced trauma in your life, you have to feel the feelings and then access the tools to not only survive but thrive. Listen as Carol the Coach reminds you that you really do have everything you need to not only get through this crisis but get stronger!
Trigger Busters with Carol the Coach
If you are in a coupleship and want to work towards healing it will be necessary to learn how to manage the triggers that hijack your brain. Your spouse can help you with this if he is in good recovery. Listen as Carol the Coach helps you both work towards diffusing the triggers and restoring the relationship.
MJ DENIS
Infidelity Trauma: An Interview with a Specialist Part 1 & 2
Samuel interviews MJ Denis, a trauma expert, about how couples can heal from infidelity.
SUE JOHNSON
27: Breaking Free from Your Patterns of Conflict with Sue Johnson
In this episode, Dr. Sue Johnson and I explore the following:
Romantic love is an ancient wired-in survival code- More and more research, and more and more couples are helping to crack the code of love! We now know that you must go towards the emotions in order to understand the who, whys, hows, and whats of romantic love.
PODCASTS
COACH KAREN'S PODCASTS
PODCASTS RESOURCES
COACH KAREN
Recovering From Betrayal Trauma
-Karen's Story-
COACH KAREN
How Faith Got Them Through
COACH KAREN
Couples Can Survive Sexual Addiction
-John & Karen's Story-
COACH KAREN
Groups Assist in Healing of Partner Betrayal
CAROL THE COACH
Vulnerability & Intimacy After Betrayal
CAROL THE COACH
Why Women Choose to Stay
Looking for more resources? Check out our resource section for books and courses for betrayal trauma recovery.