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11/11/2025

In this episode of Conversations on S*x, Addiction, and Relationships, Dr. Crystal Hollenbeck joins Dan Drake, Jeanne Vattoune, Tim Stein and Wendy Conquest to break down the reality of betrayal trauma anger, why it shows up, how it unfolds over time, and what tools can help process it.

Whether someone is facing infidelity, broken trust, or betrayal in relationships, this conversation offers clarity, validation, and practical guidance for navigating one of the most difficult emotions in healing.

👉 If you’ve ever felt like your anger after betrayal makes you “crazy,” this discussion will remind you: you’re not crazy, you’re angry, and you should be. The key is learning how to process it with compassion and strength.

Watch the full episode now: https://youtu.be/f6gNYZcuFXM

Anger after betrayal can feel overwhelming, confusing, and even “out of character.” In this episode of Conversations on S*x, Addiction, and Relationships, Dr...

11/05/2025

In this episode, we explore the complex impact of s*x addiction on relationships, focusing on the grief, loss, and emotional struggles faced by betrayed partners. Unlike addictions to substances like alcohol or drugs, s*xual betrayal carries unique challenges, affecting both the addict and their partner on deeply personal levels.

Have a question for the team? Email: conversations.sar@gmail.com

In this episode, we explore the complex impact of s*x addiction on relationships, focusing on the grief, loss, and emotional struggles faced by betrayed part...

11/04/2025

11/03/2025

In this episode of Conversations on S*x Addiction and Relationships: Partner Wants to Have S*x and S*x Addict Doesn't

We explore the painful dynamics of betrayal trauma, intimacy anorexia, avoidance, childhood wounds, entitlement, and fear that often lie at the heart of these behaviors.

👉 Whether you are navigating betrayal, supporting someone in recovery, or simply curious about intimacy dynamics, this discussion provides valuable insights into the complexity of s*x addiction, emotional avoidance, and relationship repair.

Youtube - https://youtu.be/fmPAIQWTcCA

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In this episode of Conversations on S*x Addiction and Relationships: Partner Wants to Have S*x and S*x Addict Doesn'tWe explore the painful dynamics of betra...

10/30/2025

Goal: to learn how partners and disclosers experienced disclosure when a third party was present (therapist, coach, clergy, family member, friend, etc.)

Online survey takes approximately 15 minutes

For more information please go to
🔗 https://www.research.net/r/disclosuresurvey

This study has been approved by the AIUS Institutional Review Board.

10/28/2025

New quick conversations episode: Why Some S*x Addicts Withhold S*x: Understanding Intimacy Anorexia & Betrayal in Marriage

In this episode, we dive into a listener question about a s*x addict who withholds intimacy while engaging s*xually with others. Many partners struggle with ...

10/27/2025

Goal: to learn how partners and disclosers experienced disclosure when a third party was present (therapist, coach, clergy, family member, friend, etc.)

What’s involved: completing an anonymous online survey (approximately 15 minutes)
There are no questions related to specific s*xual history shared during disclosure.

For more information please go to
🔗 https://www.research.net/r/disclosuresurvey

This study has been approved by the AIUS Institutional Review Board.

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10/23/2025

A Disclosure Study

Goal: to learn how partners and disclosers experienced disclosure when a third party was present (therapist, coach, clergy, family member, friend, etc.)

What’s involved: completing an anonymous online survey (approximately 15 minutes)
There are no questions related to specific s*xual history shared during disclosure.

For more information please go to
🔗 https://www.research.net/r/disclosuresurvey

This study has been approved by the AIUS Institutional Review Board.

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

10/22/2025

New quick conversations episode has been released. We speak on why betrayal trauma is not an obstacle to recovery, but rather a natural and valid response to relational pain. The discussion unpacks how dismissive advice like “just move on” can be harmful, outdated, and invalidating for both partners. Instead, healing requires accountability, empathy, and trauma-informed care.

Available now on YouTube

In this episode of Conversations on S*x, Addiction, and Relationships, the hosts explore a powerful mailbag question: What happens when an addict is told tha...

10/02/2025

New quick conversations episode has been released: When Therapists Miss the Mark: Betrayal Trauma, Addiction Recovery & Outdated Advice

What happens when a betrayed partner feels invalidated, not only by the one who hurt them, but also by a professional who should be offering support? In this...

09/30/2025

What happens when a betrayed partner is told that their trauma is detrimental to an addict’s recovery?

In this discussion, we unpack why this perspective is outdated, harmful, and rooted in misunderstanding.

We explore the difference between sobriety and true recovery, how shame resiliency plays a role, and why betrayal trauma responses are valid—not intentional attempts to sabotage healing. Recovery requires accountability, empathy, and facing reality, not avoidance.

Youtube - https://youtu.be/PjrF7b2l3xA

What happens when a betrayed partner is told that their trauma is detrimental to an addict’s recovery? In this discussion, we unpack why this perspective is ...

09/22/2025

New quick conversations episode has been released. How has purity culture in evangelical Christianity shaped views on lust, s*x addiction, and shame and what needs to change?

In this powerful conversation with Tabitha Westbrook we unpack how distorted teachings about lust and responsibility create division between men and women in the church. They discuss the deep harm these messages cause, the rising incidence of addictive behaviors, and the urgent need for the church to evolve.

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How has purity culture in evangelical Christianity shaped views on lust, s*x addiction, and shame and what needs to change?In this powerful conversation with...