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Choose To Be with Choose Recovery Services; Betrayal Trauma Healing

Choose Recovery Services - Alana Gordon and Amie Woolsey
Betrayal Trauma
Mental Health
Boundaries
Infidelity
Healing
Emotional Healing
Healing Process
Somatic Healing
Self-Care
Therapy
Trust
Trauma
Emotional Regulation
Resentment
Recovery
Grief
Gaslighting
Self-Compassion
Relationships
Emotional Safety

Choose to Be is about healing, growth, and choosing recovery after betrayal trauma, sexual addiction, and infidelity. Hosts share insights on emotional healing, authentic relationships, and the journey of rebuilding trust. Learn tools for self-compassion, integrity, and trust-building as you heal from pain and reclaim hope, peace, and connection. Alana Gordon-LMFT, CCPS, CSAT candidate, Betrayal C... more

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It's one of the most common—and heartbreaking—questions after betrayal trauma.

This week Amie and Alana discuss what healing actually looks like after betrayal trauma, why recovery often feels painfully slow, and the practices that truly help. They ... more

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Why does accountability feel so difficult after betrayal?

For many betrayed partners, the answer seems obvious: if someone truly understood the pain they caused, they would simply own it.

But healing is often more complicated.

This week Alana expl... more

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Many people spend years reading books, listening to podcasts, attending therapy, and understanding addiction. Yet they still feel stuck.

This week Luke and Alana explain why information alone never creates transformation—and what actually does.

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Why does an emotionally shut down man struggle to change—even when he genuinely wants to?

In this follow-up episode, Luke and Alana respond to listener questions about emotional shutdown, nervous system healing, and what recovery actually looks like... more

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Scott Blundoe
Co-facilitator for a recovery group
Choose Recovery Services
Episode: How to Spot an Emotionally Shut-Down Man (Part 1)
Hali Roderick
Therapist specializing in betrayal trauma and couples therapy
Independent practitioner (contextual)
Episode: Why Can't We Connect Deeper?
Terri Cole
Licensed psychotherapist, relationship and empowerment expert, author
Terri Cole LLC
Episode: High Functioning Codependency After Betrayal - with Terri Cole
Sarah McDugal
Certified Master Professional Coach specializing in high conflict communication coaching in divorce and custody court
Wilderness to Wild; Trauma Mamas; Freedom Navigator
Episode: Helping Your Kids Navigate Betrayal and Addiction in the Family - with Sarah McDugal
Morgan Ellsworth
Therapist specializing in betrayal trauma for teens, young adults, and families
Independent clinician/coach
Episode: Your Kids Feel It Too: The Truth About Betrayal Trauma in Families - with Morgan Ellsworth
Hannah Gordon
Daughter of the host; trauma survivor who discusses her experience growing up with parental betrayal and recovery
Not specified
Episode: Children of Addiction & Betrayal Trauma: What Parents Need to Know - with Hannah Gordon
Ellia Marcum
Chief editor and creator of Turning to Peace magazine; Moodwell Coaching founder
Turning to Peace magazine; Moodwell Coaching
Episode: Supporting Your Teens and Young Adults Through Betrayal - with Ellia Marcum
Hallie Roderick
Professional with lived betrayal recovery experience
Revive and Thrive Somatic Healing Intensive, Hallie Roderick
Episode: Why Empathy Breaks Down After Betrayal (And How to Fix It)
Kim Brown
Coach and group leader specializing in betrayal trauma healing
Choose Recovery Services
Episode: How Do I Keep Living When I'm in So Much Pain? - with Kim Brown

Hosts

Amie Woolsey
Betrayal Coach and Host; brings experiential and clinical perspectives to recovery and healing conversations
Alana Gordon
Co-host and licensed therapist guiding discussions on betrayal trauma, parenting, and somatic healing

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 144 ratings
  • Thank you

    This is one of THE best podcasts on affair recovery. Especially with their Christian background. I have had so many lightbulb moments and tearful reactions. Thank you for ALL you do to help ❤️‍🩹

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lovely Laady
    United Statesa year ago
  • So helpful

    Wonderful Podcast full of truth and empowering information. I’ve received alot of hope from this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AndiMDub
    United States2 years ago
  • Much needed support!

    This podcast has been such a source of comfort to me. Knowing that there are strong, wise women out there who’ve been down this road is so valuable. Amy and Alana truly get the pain, they validate the feelings, and they provide context for wherever you are on this journey. I have listened and listened again… THANK YOU!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BURlistener
    United States2 years ago
  • I’m so happy I found this podcast!!

    I typed in healing after divorce and came across your channel. Listening to women share their stories from the other side of the season I am in right now has been so empowering. I am so broken and needed this 🙌🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Natasha Soto
    United States2 years ago
  • Helpful for addiction in any area!

    I am so grateful I found this podcast! So real and honest.. this is beneficial for healing in all areas of addiction and recovery!! Thank you both for your knowledge and dedication to sharing your experiences to help others see hope in their pain.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Suzzquzz
    United States2 years ago

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Guests and hosts are described as relatable and authentic, providing hope and real-world strategies.
The show is often recommended as a lifeline for those navigating betrayal trauma and recovery.
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

High Functioning Codependency After Betrayal - with Terri Cole
Q: What is high functioning codependency and how does it differ from traditional views?
HFC is being overly invested in others' feelings and outcomes to the point of sacrificing your own peace and boundaries, and it often hides behind competence; the modern view reframes it to show that it is still a form of codependency that needs boundary work and awareness.
Why Empathy Breaks Down After Betrayal (And How to Fix It)
Q: What do betrayed partners need most from their partners during the healing process?
They need truth, understanding, validation, safety, and consistent, accountable behavior from their partners, along with empathy for their pain and a clear sense of whether betrayal could happen again.
How to Heal By Discovering the Stories We Tell Ourselves - with Bella
Q: How can they learn their own true story?
Through self-reflection and understanding the defenses that have developed over time, as well as keeping a journal to track patterns and feelings.
Broken to Brave - with Tammy Gustafson
Q: What motivated you to write this and the emphasis of this book for you?
Tammy shares that the book is based on her own experiences of feeling lost after trauma and highlights a structured healing process to navigate recovery.
This Is Your Body on Trauma: How Nutrition Creates Safety After Betrayal - with Meg Bowman
Q: How does trauma change the way that your nervous system influences your eating patterns?
Trauma alters hunger cues and can develop unsafe associations with food.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Choose To Be

What is Choose To Be about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on healing from betrayal, infidelity, and sexual addiction, offering practical tools for self-compassion, boundaries, and trust-building. Across episodes, listeners hear from clinicians, coaches, and survivors who share evidence-based approaches, personal journeys, and actionable strategies for navigating trauma, repairing relationships, and supporting children through turmoil. A standout strength is the integration of somatic practices and experiential programs (retreats and intensives) that emphasize nervous-system regulation, group support, and real-world application. The format blends expert guidance with relatable storytelling, making complex healing concepts accessible to betrayed partners, families, and professional... more

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1. Scott Blundoe
2. Hali Roderick
3. Terri Cole
4. Sarah McDugal
5. Morgan Ellsworth
6. Hannah Gordon
7. Ellia Marcum
8. Hallie Roderick

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