Happily Even After Betrayal with Life Coach Jen
Episodes
208: Limerence Explains Why They Could Not Stop The Affair
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailYour spouse seems obsessed with someone else, they can’t put their phone down, and you’re left staring at the wreckage asking, “...
207: How Training For A Marathon Saved His Life with Guest Ben
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailYour heart can break and your life can keep going, but nobody tells you how to do both at the same time. I’m joined by Ben (Ben Keep...
206: An Intimacy Fast Can Help Rebuild Trust After Betrayal
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailSex after betrayal can feel like a minefield. One day you want closeness, the next day your body tenses up, your mind spirals, and you...
205: The Loneliness After Betrayal
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailLoneliness after betrayal can be louder than the affair itself. One day you’re functioning on the outside, and the next you’re sit...
204: Reactive Abuse After Betrayal
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailThe moment you discover an affair can flip a switch you didn’t know existed. You might scream, throw something, say cruel words, or ...
203: What If Healing Starts When You Choose Spring and leave Emotional Winter Behind
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailBetrayal can make life feel cold, colorless, and strangely quiet inside even when you’re still parenting, working, and “holding it...
202: You Can Stop Drinking Emotional Poison And Begin To Heal
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textWhat if the stories you sip all day are what keep you hurting? A simple image—villagers walking for hours to collect water that still mak...
201: You Can Stop Suffering When Reality And Expectations Finally Meet
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textDates on a calendar can sting, especially when they carry the weight of betrayal and divorce. We open with a “family versary” twist—a...
200: How Control Masks Fear And Blocks Healing
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textShock has a way of rewriting the rules. After betrayal, the nervous system hunts for safety and the mind reaches for control—checking pho...
199: From Shattered Confidence To Self-Trust With Meg The Divorce Coach
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textWhen your life splits open, clarity can feel like a luxury. We sit down with Meg the Divorce Coach—single mom of three and strategist for...
198: The Mental Load Of Betrayal
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textThe calendar doesn’t stop when your heart breaks. We dive into the invisible mental load that betrayal creates—those long days of smili...
197: Blame Shifting After Betrayal
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSome wounds hide behind tidy stories. When a partner cheats, then claims you caused it, the harm doubles: the affair breaks trust, and t...
196: Why We Resist Help After Betrayal
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhen betrayal blows up your world, silence can feel safer than speaking—and yet that silence keeps the pain in charge. We open up abou...
195: Grief After Betrayal and Divorce
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textYour person is still alive, but the life you planned with them is gone. That contradiction sits at the heart of grief after betrayal and...
194: Self-Betrayal, Healing, And The Courage To Be You: With Guest, Hazel Mason
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf you’ve ever made yourself smaller to keep the peace, this conversation will feel like a mirror and a map. We sit down with Hazel—...
193: It's been Labeled "Gray Divorce": Why People Over 50 are Choosing to Divorce more than anytime in History?
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text“I don’t want something new. I want something true.” That line becomes a compass as we unpack the rise of gray divorce and the ver...
192: How To Weigh Divorce When Children Are Involved
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if staying “for the kids” isn’t the safest choice after betrayal? We open the new year with a clear-eyed look at divorce, co-...
191: Why Did They Cheat?
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if the most-asked question after betrayal is the one that keeps you stuck? We tackle the urge to demand “Why did they cheat?” a...
190: Healing After Betrayal: How Forgiveness, Letting go and Reconciliation May or May not Happen.
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBetrayal scrambles your mind, hijacks your nervous system, and floods you with advice that often makes things worse. We slow everything ...
189: Women, Betrayal, and How to Stop Comparing, Rebuild Trust and Choose Love Over Fear
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhen betrayal detonates in a relationship, it doesn’t just break trust—it distorts time, identity, and daily rhythms. We open up abo...
188: Five Questions Men Ask After Infidelity And How To Heal
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBetrayal doesn’t just bruise the heart; it shakes identity, confidence, and the story you tell about who you are. Today I walk through...
187: Anxiety, Depression, And Betrayal Trauma
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textYour body can’t tell the difference between a bear on the trail and a betrayal in your home—and that’s why anxiety feels like a si...
186: Tools To Navigate Hard Conversations After Infidelity
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHard conversations after betrayal can feel impossible—your heart races, your thoughts scatter, and the urge to win eclipses the need t...
185: How To Process Pain After Betrayal
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPain doesn’t disappear when we bury it; it waits. When betrayal blasts through your life, your nervous system scrambles to protect you...
184: Four Small Words That Transform Healing From Betrayal
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textA single word can change how your body breathes and how your brain sees the road ahead. Today we unpack four small words—yet, unless, ...
183: Learn to say "No" in November: Make it Your Superpower
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWant more peace, less pressure, and a holiday season that actually supports your healing? We dive into the art of saying no—how to rea...
182: How Three Simple Tools can help Restore Your Peace after Betrayal
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textYour memory cabinet gets dumped on the floor when betrayal hits, and suddenly every moment feels out of order. We share a clear path to ...
181: Identity vs. Roles: Finding Yourself After Betrayal
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe moment betrayal rocks your world, everything familiar seems to vanish. But what if the greatest confusion isn't about what happ...
180: Rebuilding Trust After Financial Betrayal with Guest Shayna Hutchins
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when financial secrets threaten to destroy your marriage? For Shayna, author of "Rebuilding a Marriage," the disc...
179: Discovering Strength in My Darkest Moment
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever had a moment when a tiny scrap of paper changed the entire trajectory of your life? That's exactly what happened to m...
178: Are Your Thoughts Keeping You Stuck After Betrayal?
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBetrayal shatters more than just trust—it often demolishes our sense of self-worth and leaves us trapped in destructive thought patter...
177: The Seven Stages of Betrayal Healing Roadmap
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAfter betrayal shatters your world, finding your way forward can feel impossible without a map. Where are you on your healing journey? W...
176: Healing Intimacy After Betrayal
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe journey through betrayal trauma requires navigating countless emotional landmines, but perhaps none more complex than rebuilding phy...
175: Breaking Free: Healing After Narcissistic Abuse with Guest Laura Richards
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text[Insert description here]Breaking free from narcissistic abuse requires recognizing patterns most of us never knew had names. Laura spen...
174: Divorce or Reconcile? Your Post-Affair Navigation Guide
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThat gut-wrenching moment when you discover your spouse has betrayed you doesn't come with a clear roadmap forward. The decision to...
173: Why Putting People on Pedestals Destroys Relationships
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever put someone on a pedestal only to feel devastated when they tumbled down? Pedestals seem harmless—even positive—but th...
172: 10 Reasons Why "Get Over It" Is The Worst Advice After Being Cheated On
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe devastating words "just move on" after betrayal often cause more harm than the infidelity itself. Like an elephant stubbor...
171: Ticking Time Bombs: Why We Explode After Betrayal
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe words "you're just too sensitive" ring in our ears long after they're spoken—especially when they're used...
170: Beyond Betrayal: Finding Community in the Aftermath of Trauma with guest Jeni Brockbank
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever felt crazy when your intuition was screaming that something was wrong in your relationship? Jeni Brockbank's story wi...
169: When They're Gone But Still Here: Navigating Post-Betrayal Grief
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textGrief comes in many forms, but society often ranks and responds to them differently. Research suggests that divorce—particularly after...
168: Shame: The Silent Destroyer of Relationships
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textShame creeps in silently after betrayal, whispering that we're somehow responsible for our partner's choices. It tells us we s...
167: The Grief Behind Going No Contact With A Parent: With my Special Guest Meghan Townsend
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when maintaining a relationship with a parent becomes too emotionally costly? Why are more adult children choosing distance...
166: The Courage to Feel Discomfort: Navigating Post-Betrayal Emotions Without Avoidance
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe journey through betrayal trauma often feels like navigating a minefield of uncomfortable emotions. Many of us instinctively avoid th...
165: Beyond Content Communicating: Finding Strength in Painful Truths
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTruth can be both illuminating and devastating. When I recorded my very first podcast episode on "content communicating" with ...
164: Debunking Bad Marriage Advice: With Guest Monica Tanner
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textRelationship and intimacy coach Monica Tanner joins us to unpack the damaging marriage advice many of us have accepted as truth. Drawing...
163: Hello, My Name Is: Letting Go of Trauma After Infidelity
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHealing after betrayal often feels impossible when we're white-knuckling our trauma, convinced that hypervigilance will somehow pro...
162: Beyond Betrayal: Rebuilding Your Marriage Without Fixing Your Spouse
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe aftermath of betrayal often leaves us scrambling to "fix" our broken marriage, convinced that our happiness depends entire...
161: Navigating who You Want to BE after Divorce
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever found yourself stuck in the mindset that your spouse should be the same person you married years ago? Or perhaps you'...
160: Jill Pack with Seasons Coaching and I have a Conversation: Healing from Betrayal
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when the foundation of your marriage crumbles through betrayal? Jennifer Townsend knows this territory intimately. After 26...
159: Celebrating Three Years: Reflections on My Post-Divorce Growth
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever wondered what life could look like three years after making one of the most difficult decisions of your life? In this deep...
158: Are you a Peacekeeper or a Peacemaker?
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever prided yourself on being the one who "keeps the peace" in your relationships, only to realize later you might be...
157: Ex-in-Laws: When Betrayal breaks more than Just Your Marriage
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBetrayal tears through more than just marriages—it fractures entire family systems. When divorce follows betrayal, many people discove...
156: Navigating Relationships with Adult Children
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe journey from being a hands-on parent to navigating relationships with adult children brings unexpected challenges that few of us are...
155: What Happened To You? Understanding the Science Behind Your Betrayal Response
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe've all had those moments when we behave in ways that seem completely out of character—slapping someone in public, wanting to j...
154: The Commodity of Connection: Lessons from Betrayal and Loss
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe parallels between grief and betrayal reveal profound truths about human resilience and our capacity for healing. Drawing inspiration...
153: You Are Not What They Say You Are: Rebuilding Confidence After Betrayal
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever looked in the mirror after betrayal and wondered what's wrong with you? That crushing sense of inadequacy might be th...
152: My First Post-Divorce Date
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when you haven't dated for thirty years and suddenly find yourself navigating modern romance at 54? After ending my 26...
151: Healing from Abandonment Trauma and Rebuilding Relationships
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if the fear of abandonment is silently controlling your relationships? Join me on "Happily, even After" as we unravel the...
150: Unlocking Healthier Relationships: Understanding Attachment Styles and Their Impact
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textUnlock the secrets to healthier, more fulfilling relationships by understanding the profound impact of attachment styles. Have you ever ...
149: What Emotional Weapons are you using in a fight?
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFeeling trapped in the aftermath of betrayal? Join me, Jen, as I share my personal journey of overcoming emotional challenges triggered ...
148: Angela's Betrayal Story - Part 2
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when the life you knew crumbles beneath you? Angela Tobler bravely recounts her arduous yet ultimately empowering journey o...
147: Angela's Betrayal Story- Part 1
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when the world you thought you knew crumbles under the weight of betrayal? Join us for a gripping conversation with Angela,...
146: Repotting Yourself: Embracing Growth and Healing after Divorce
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever felt like a plant that's outgrown its pot, yearning for more space to thrive? Inspired by Martha Stewart's inspi...
145: Unraveling Relationship Red Flags: Meatloafing, Breadcrumbing, and Love Bombing
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPicture this: You're in a relationship where promises are made but never fulfilled, much like a catchy Meatloaf tune that leaves yo...
144: Nurturing Your Inner Self with Vision and Goals
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if you could turn your life's challenges into stepping stones for growth and healing? Join me, Jen, as I share how a mindset o...
143: Why the Affair doesn't Always End after Discovery?
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if the path to happiness after betrayal isn't as straightforward as we think? In this episode of "Happily, Even After,&qu...
142: Rebuilding: When Your Hopes and Dreams Burn to the Ground
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when life as you know it goes up in flames, leaving you with nothing but memories and the daunting task of starting over? J...
141: The 5 A's of Rebuilding Trust and Healing After Betrayal
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textRebuilding trust after an affair feels like an insurmountable challenge, but it's a journey worth taking if you're ready to he...
140: 10 Lessons I have learned from Betrayal and Divorce
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver felt like the weight of betrayal and divorce is insurmountable? Join me, Life Coach Jen, as I reveal ten transformative lessons fro...
139: Empowering Moms to Dream Big with guest Jessica Erickson
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when the chaos of motherhood meets the pursuit of personal dreams? Jessica Erickson, a life coach and mother of four, share...
138: Healing and Thriving: Reclaiming Your Power After Betrayal
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever felt trapped in the aftermath of betrayal, unsure of where to turn or how to heal? Join me, Jen, as I navigate the raw and...
137: Embracing the 5-Degree Shift: Transforming Life After Betrayal
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever felt the urge to completely reinvent yourself after a life-altering betrayal or significant transition, like a divorce? I ...
136: A Deep Dive into Marital Communication and Consent
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textUnlock the secrets to nurturing a truly healthy and respectful relationship by understanding the crucial role of consent in marriage and...
135: The Hidden Challenges of Emotional Affairs
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEmotional affairs are more than just a grey area in relationships; they're a growing threat in our social media-fueled world. Have ...
134: Mastering Gray Rocking: Strategies for Navigating Toxic Relationships During the Holidays
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wished you had a shield against drama and confrontation during family gatherings? Discover the transformative power of gray rocking...
133: Redefining Your Life: The Power of Re-Deciding for a Fulfilling Future
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if you could redefine your life by simply reevaluating the choices you make every day? This episode unlocks the power of re-decidin...
132: The Body Keeps the Score with guest Trisha Jamison
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJoin us for a transformative conversation with Trisha Jamison, a relationship coach and expert in betrayal trauma, as she unveils how ou...
131: Why are you Hyper-vigilant after an affair?
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDiscover the keys to rebuilding trust and healing after betrayal in this transformative episode. Join Jen, a trauma-informed certified l...
130: When Tolerance Becomes Betrayal: Navigating Boundaries and Personal Growth
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow much betrayal can you really put up with before tolerance turns into self-betrayal? This episode unpacks the complex relationship be...
129: Life Coach Jen's betrayal story on "The Q and A Files" with Trisha Jamison
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when the foundation of your life crumbles overnight, and you're left to pick up the pieces? Jennifer Townsend, the ins...
128: What I Know For Sure after my Spouse had an Affair
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver felt the sting of betrayal and wondered how to piece your life back together? Join me on a heartfelt journey as I share personal in...
127: Navigating Feeling Apathy after Betrayal
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if you could face your past with confidence and peace? In this heartfelt episode, I share my personal journey of healing from betra...
126: Healing and Clarity Through Decluttering your Home and Mind
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSorting through sentimental clutter after a significant life change can be an emotional rollercoaster, but it can also be profoundly hea...
125: The Hidden Costs of Betrayal: Unraveling the Deep Impacts of Lies in Relationships
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever wondered how an affair can deeply scar a relationship, not just emotionally but physically too? Inspired by the gripping n...
124: Financial Empowerment for the Newly Independent
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAre financial fears holding you back from taking control of your future? In today's episode of Happily Even After, we unpack the cr...
123: From Betrayal to Hope: Rebuilding Trust and Overcoming Despair
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when the foundation of your life crumbles beneath you? In this episode of "Happily, Even After," I take you throu...
122: Embracing Vulnerability: Transforming Life After Betrayal
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if embracing vulnerability could transform your life after betrayal? Join me in this enlightening episode of "Happily Even Aft...
121: Rewiring Your Brain: Healing from Trauma and Building Self-Awareness
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDiscover the transformative power of "response flexibility" and its role in healing from trauma with insights from Gabor Mate&...
120: Navigating and Healing Relationships with Adult Children Post-Betrayal
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow do you navigate the tangled web of relationships with your adult children after betrayal? This episode is a must-listen for anyone g...
119: Breaking Free from Post-Betrayal Comparisons: Reclaim Your Happiness
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever found yourself comparing your happiness to that of your ex-partner? Today, we unravel the emotional turmoil of post-betray...
118: Debunking the Top 10 False Beliefs about Infidelity
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIs it possible to rebuild trust and happiness after the devastation of betrayal? In this episode of "Happily Even After," we s...
117: Transforming Obligations into Joyful Commitments: A Path to Happier Relationships
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver feel like your obligations are weighing you down, turning life's joys into chores? Discover how shifting your mindset from obl...
116: Finding Your Voice: After Betrayal and Divorce
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver felt trapped in a cycle of self-doubt and avoidance, especially after a painful betrayal or divorce? Discover how my own experience...
115: The Power of Intentional Rest: Healing from Betrayal
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver felt like you're caught in the relentless cycle of go-go-go? Discover why taking a step back might be the ultimate game-change...
114: From Betrayal to Healing: Katie's Journey and Insights on Her Husband's Battle with Pornography
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textImagine discovering a hidden struggle in your marriage that shakes your sense of trust and security. Katie, our courageous guest, faced ...
113: From Fantasy to Reality: Navigating Betrayal and Divorce
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCan fairy tales and Hollywood romances be causing more harm than good in our real-life relationships? Join us on this enlightening journ...
112: Living Joyfully Beyond Betrayal
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFeeling trapped in the aftermath of betrayal can leave you paralyzed, stuck in cycles of fight, flight, or freeze. Ever wondered why it’...
111: Rebuilding After Betrayal with Gia Huff Guidry on Healing, Independence, and New Beginnings
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver felt like your world was turned upside down by betrayal? Gia Huff Guidry, my exceptional guest and life coach specializing in recov...
110: To Tell or not to Tell: Their Spouse is having an Affair
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if you knew your friend's spouse was having an affair? Would you tell them? This episode of "Happily Even After" tac...
109: Navigating Betrayal Trauma: How It Affects Our Senses
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDiscover the unexpected ways betrayal trauma can hijack our senses, shaping our reality in ways we might not even be aware of. Listen cl...