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Overcoming Betrayal & Addiction

Mar 27, 2025

Therapist Debbie McRae discusses options for the betrayed partner when the betraying partner is stalling or not fully in recovery. She offers tactics for partners who are stuck in the cycle of fear and uncertainty and are ready to regain control in healthy ways while seeking safety after betrayal. 

 

TAKEAWAYS:

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Mar 20, 2025

Dr. Rob Weiss and Tami answer participant questions about the importance of combining sex and drug addictions in treatment and recovery, the danger of staying stuck in the rage phase, and who you have control over in healing and recovery (it’s you and only you!). 

 

TAKEAWAYS:

[:55] Does ‘vanilla’ porn really...


Mar 13, 2025

Dr. Rob Weiss and Tami answer participant questions about the challenges of rebuilding trust in a betrayed relationship and the importance of focusing on what you can do as a betrayed partner instead of focusing on what your addict partner can’t or shouldn’t do. 

 

TAKEAWAYS:

[1:40] My reluctant, betrayed spouse has...


Mar 6, 2025

This week’s conversation features The Shoeless Therapist Matt Wheeler. He answers questions about needs and wants, the role of sex in meeting relationship needs, and what partners can do to feel more securely attached to each other. 

 

TAKEAWAYS:

[1:24] Is disclosure always necessary? 

[3:43] People in recovery often...