Healing Broken Trust In Your Marriage After Infidelity
Episodes
Ep 90 - Why the Betrayed Struggle Without Answers
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join me, Brad Robinson, LMFT as I dive into the complex emotions and challenges faced by betrayed partners in the aftermath of infidelity. In this epi...
Ep 89 - Why does my partner freeze, shut down, or say the wrong thing when I'm falling apart?
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do they shut down when you're falling apart? Why do they say the exact wrong thing when you need comfort the most? In this episode, we step inside...
Ep 88 - Healing After Betrayal: Navigating the 10 Biggest Pain Points
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the profound challenges faced by partners who have been betrayed. Discover the ten most significant pain points that ar...
Ep 87 - Stuck After Infidelity? The Cycle That Blocks Trust Repair
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we delve into the complexities of healing after betrayal. Discover how couples can break free from the negative cycles that hinder rec...
Ep 86 - When the Unfaithful Sees the Affair Partner In A Positive Light
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Healing Broken Trust, we tackle the complex issue of affair nostalgia, a significant emotional roadblock in the journey to reconcil...
Ep 85 - Why You Haven't Rebuilt Trust Yet
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we break down a powerful research-based model for how trust gets rebuilt after it's been broken—and why "just apologize" often isn'...
Ep 84: Why Isn't the Unfaithful Sorry for their Affair? Why Can't They Show Remorse?
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the complex dynamics of apologies following intentional betrayal in relationships. Discover why apologies often fail af...
Ep 83 - Why Do We Remember the Details So Differently?
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brad and Morgan Robinson delve into the complex dynamics of memory and betrayal in relationships. Discover why both partners remember...
Ep 82 - Handling Triggers As A Couple Especially During the Holidays
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Healing Broken Trust," Brad and Morgan Robinson discuss the concept of "pre-assurance," a proactive approach to offering reassuran...
Ep 81 - Surviving the Holidays 10 Strategies After Infidelity
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Robinson, LMFT delves into the complexities of supporting a betrayed spouse during the emotionally charged holiday season. Discover ten actionabl...
Ep 80 - Fantasy Love of An Affair and Real Love - 20 Differences
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the differences between "fantasy love" or "limerence" and "companionship love" or "real love". We explain how limerence i...
Ep 79 - 20 Differences Between An Emotional Affair and Friendship
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friendships are a normal and healthy part of life. We all need people outside of our romantic relationships who support us, make us laugh, and share o...
Ep 78 - 70 Warning Signs of Infidelity You Can't Ignore
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: this episode can be difficult to hear especially for those who are still raw after discovery. If that is you consider reading the ...
Ep 76 A New Way To Look At Negative Cycles
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 76 Brad and Morgan discuss a new way to look at negative cycles. If you haven't yet listened to episode 3 called "Why Do We Fight and Avo...
Ep 75 The Real Reason Relationships Fail
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every couple I've encountered as a relationship therapist has been dealing with this specific issue, but they didn't have a concept for it to describe...
Ep 74 Finding Hope After Infidelity
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Erik Rasmussen shares with Brad Robinson how he found hope after discovering his wife's infidelity. Erik shares what those early days were like and wh...
Ep 73 How they felt about you during their affair
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode sheds light on what your spouse was thinking about you and your relationship during their affair. Did they love you? Did they love th...
Ep 72 - 20 Things the Unfaithful Want the Betrayed To Know...But Don't Know How To Say
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and Morgan outline 20 things the unfaithful partner want the betrayed partner to know but don't know how to say it. We can help you find your v...
Ep 71 - 23 Things the Betrayed Partner Wants The Unfaithful Partner to Know After Affair(s) In Your Relationship And Marriage
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is like a mini-letter to the unfaithful spouse. Our goal is to help you articulate many of the things you might be feeling but can't se...
Ep 70 - Dan and Lynns Story
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Lynn are participants in the Healing Broken Trust program and they talk about their experience healing after infidelity. A memorable moment ...
3 Things You Need If You're Feeling Stuck
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Missing this one thing could mean you stay stuck unable to repair the negative cycle. Check out our website for info about the workshop, blog, coachin...
Ep 68 - Cody and Chaisley's Workshop Story
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From feeling hopeless and defeated to a completely new and fresh take on the relationship. Cody and Chaisley attended our healing broken trust works...
Ep 67 - 1 [More] Proven Way To Heal
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We hit pause on the podcast but not on the practice of helping couples heal broken trust. Since the last episode we had another baby. We call him ...
Ep 66 What Makes Love Last
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode Brad and Morgan talk about Brad's recent TEDx Talk about what makes love last. We're so excited to share this with you! If you're ready...
Ep 65 Stress and the Negative Cycle
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Discovering that your partner has been unfaithful or needing to reveal unfaithfulness to your partner is beyond STRESSFUL. But this episode doesn't ...
Ep 64 - What Happens When The Unfaithful Is Vulnerable
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brad discusses what happens when the betrayer opens up and is vulnerable with the partner they've hurt. How this can affect the future of the relati...
Ep 63 - The Challenges To Understanding Why The Affair Happened
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After an affair is discovered many people find it difficult to understand why the betrayal happened. In Episode 63 Brad and Morgan discuss some of t...
Ep 62 - The Crucial Moments After The Affair
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
People make so many mistakes after the affair is discovered. You can avoid all the most common issues. This episode begins the discussion of what ...
Ep 61 - Is Your Situation Beyond Help?
01 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we have a real "come to Jesus meeting" as we say in the south....we constantly hear people say that their situation must be the worst sit...
Ep 60 - Are you grieving what you hoped your relationship would be?
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we cover grief in our relationship. When we've experienced hardships especially the pain of lost expectations in our marriage we gri...
Ep 59 - Two Practical Communication Tips To Get Unstuck
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Communication is definitely a huge concern for almost every couple. We all want to be heard and to feel understood. We often intuitively know that...
Ep 58 - How Self Deception Leads to Infidelity
10 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you stuck in self-deception? The answer might surprise you. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our heali...
Ep 57 - How They Finally Overcame The Mess of The Affair - Anthony and Stephanie Pt 3
06 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Part 3 is all about how Anthony and Stephanie finally overcame the affair. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check ou...
Ep 56 - How Anthony and Stephanie Cut Off The Affair - Part II
27 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony had to figure out how to cut off the affair partner even when she persisted. Listen to their story here. If you're ready to take the next step...
EP 55 - How Anthony and Stephanie Healed After His Affair Pt 1
08 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
After years of feeling their relationship was "okay" Stephanie found herself at a crossroads. Anthony admitted to an affair. They decided to work on t...
Ep 54 - Matt and Sue's Journey To Healing
24 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and Sue struggled after Sue discovered Matt's affair. They were split up and Matt struggled to leave the affair partner when they found our Maste...
Ep 53 - Is Divorce Right For You?
19 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Many of you may be contemplating divorce. Should you divorce? Will it make you happy? We discuss whether divorce is right for you in this episode. If ...
Ep 52 -12 Dangerous Signs They Might Be Thinking About Cheating
05 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We've compiled 12 warnings signs that someone is vulnerable to cheating. In this episode we talk about 3 of them. If you're ready to take the next s...
Ep 51 - Porn and Infidelity
29 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Pornography many times leads to infidelity. We discuss how porn can influence a person to be unfaithful and a few ways you can protect yourself and yo...
Ep 50 - Pursuer's Affair
22 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about the pursuer's affair. We talk a lot about the Avoider's affair but we forget that hey pursuer's have affairs too! You'll fin...
Ep 49 - Avoiding the Shut Down
15 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about what research says about re-engaging the withdrawn spouse. The specific steps you can take to make sure you get the much...
Ep 48 - The Secret Missing Link In Your Affair Recovery Process
08 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Without this missing link you will have a hard time fully recovering after infidelity. Make sure you do this for your relationship! We even give you...
Ep 47 - How To Encourage The Truth
01 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It can be challenging to encourage the truth as a betrayed partner but in this episode we outline 3 reasons the betrayer struggles to be honest and a ...
Ep 46 - When They Won't End The Affair
25 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about 2 things you can do when they won't end the affair. If you're ready to take the next step in healing your relationship check out our h...
Ep 45 - Boundaries In Your Marriage After An Affair
18 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Boundaries are so incredibly important for healing a marriage after infidelity and are important for preventing infidelity as well. If you're ready to...
Ep 44 - Is It Okay To Snoop?
11 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Is it wrong for me to check up on my spouse and look through their Facebook and bank accounts? We answer this question in this episode. If you're read...
Ep 43 - Switzerland and The One Thing
04 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the one thing you need to know when healing after broken trust. We hope you have a wonderful 4th of July full of fun with your family. W...
Ep 42 - Does the Affair Make The Betrayer Happy?
27 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Many times the person who is betrayed wonders what's going on in the mind of their partner who's having an affair. It's important to deal with the rea...
Ep 40 - 1 Quick Way To Feeling 100%
13 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A listener submitted question is answered that revolves around the issue of sexual assault that results from infidelity. How do we go from here? What ...
Ep 39 - Should I Leave For The Affair Partner?
06 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes people contemplate leaving their spouse for the affair partner. Let's talk about if that works and a few things you'll want to consider if y...
Ep 38 - Healing Wounds Through Bonding Events
30 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Shame comes when we feel rejected. So when we feel accepted we begin to heal the shame. How do we feel accepted after infidelity? We learn to sh...
Ep 37 - Your Approach Is Failing
23 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You're not a failure but your methods are probably failing you. Make sure to avoid these 7 things so you can be sure to succeed in healing after betra...
Ep 36 - Reverting Back To Old Patterns
16 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when your problems re-escalate? This can be really scary and frustrating for many couples after infidelity. What if we go back to the o...
Ep 35 - Why Does The Betrayer Become So Defensive?
09 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This episode answers the questions why does the betrayer get so defensive when we need to talk about the details and when I ask simple questions about...
Ep 34 - When the Affair Becomes Public
02 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's hard enough dealing with the affair in private but Brad & Morgan provide valuable advice for when the affair becomes public. Whether you're the a...
Ep 33 - When Trusting the Betrayed Partner Is Hard
25 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You want the person who betrayed trust to become trustworthy which is completely understandable BUT what happens when the betrayer finds it hard to tr...
EP 32 - Financial Infidelity - Are you or your partner financially unfaithful?
18 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel that your spouse hasn't been totally transparent with the finances? Have you considered doing something to manage your money like the Dave...
Ep 31 - When They Have A Baby As A Result of An Affair
11 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes children are born because of infidelity. In the midst of your suffering, now there is a little human reminder of your pain. What should you ...
Ep 30 - 2 Communication Sins To Avoid
04 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about 2 communication traps couples fall into when they are talking about anything pertaining to their relationship. If you can avoid these 2 ...
Ep 29 - Childhood of a Betrayer
28 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How does someone become unfaithful? Is it something they are predestined to do or can it be prevented altogether? Are you raising an unfaithful child?...
Ep 28 - Hell or Highwater Detachment and Despair After An Affair
21 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When do people officially throw in the towel and quit the relationship? Many people think it's the affair that causes the break up but that's not the ...
Ep 27 - Are Some Wounds Too Big To Heal From?
14 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are some wounds so big that they can't be healed? Why is it that some people heal and others don't? If you're ready to take the next step in healing y...
Ep 26 - Why Do They Lie?
07 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Why does my spouse lie? Many who experience infidelity struggle to understand why their spouse won't come out with the full complete truth while some ...
Ep 25 - Brad's Favorite Topic - Events That Make Healing After An Affair Possible
28 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
So many couples have no idea what's possible when it comes to long term healing. They merely scratch the surface when they recognize their negative cy...
EP 24 - How To Move On So The Affair Doesn't Define Your Life, Strategies for Overcoming the Mental Battle
21 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Picking up the pieces of your life after an affair can seem impossible in some ways. But this episode will help you to alter your thought process and ...
Ep 23 - How Can We Forgive and Be Forgiven? Should I stay with someone who hurts me?
14 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about how to forgive. So many people think that by forgiving they are somehow weak or saying that it's okay to cheat. We help ...
Ep 22 - "If You Cheat On Me I'll Leave You" And Other Things People Say That Challenge the Conversation
07 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we answer the question "Brad how do I talk to my wife about this? She told me before I had this affair; I never want you to tell me if...
Ep 21 - 10 Types of Affairs
31 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that there are 10 different types of affairs? In this episode we outline the different types of affairs that people experience and how th...
Ep 20 - Your Mind Plays Tricks On You and Replacing Destructive Thoughts
24 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we help you take control of the destructive thoughts that keep you stuck in unhealthy patterns that keep you from post-traumatic growt...
Ep 19 - Myths That Are Holding You Back, Keeping You Stuck, & Preventing You From Total Happiness
17 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The ABC model of thought renewal, the lies we tell ourselves, and how our thoughts make a difference in how we feel This episode talks about renewing ...
Ep 18 - Stages of Trauma Recovery - How To Get Through It Once And For All
10 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We answer questions: I would really like to know, how do you know you are recovering and what is the process? What steps can I take to recover from ...
Ep 17 - Can I forget the affair and put it behind me?, Our past and this present betrayal, How do I handle the intrusive thoughts?
03 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We answer the questions of: I have been struggling with my spouse's affair for a year now. I just can't stop thinking about it and I have nightmares. ...
Ep 16 - How to work through anger and talk about the affair without pushing each other away?
27 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We answer the questions of: How do we work through our anger and talk about the affair without pushing the betrayer away? What you're doing that is ma...
Ep 15 - Am I crazy? What's wrong with me? How come I can't get over this? What to do in the first 90 days
20 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Brad & Morgan a listener question: "I learned about my wife's affair with her co-worker two months ago. She has since stop seeing this...
Ep 14 - Romantic Love After Infidelity: Is It Possible To Have Romance Again? How Should We Handle Romance After They Cheated? Ways To Get The Romance Back.
13 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Brad & Morgan answer a few listener questions in this episode. One question is "I have been married to my spouse for 20 years. I would like to know ...
Ep 13 - What Will Make Them Stay, Leave, or Want Me Again? Stuck In Ambiguity, Feeling Confused?
06 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Almost every couple, there is a period of ambiguity, that uncertainty that they go through. Are we going to stay together or are we going to be done? ...
Ep 12 - Should I Stay Or Go? What To Do When You're Not Sure You Want To Save The Relationship. The One Thing Holding You Back From Progress.
29 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
So many people struggle with feelings of ambiguity after discovering infidelity in their relationship. Many people want to know should I stay with my ...
Ep 11 - Crisis Management, How to Keep It Together When Everything's Falling Apart After The Affair
22 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
After the affair(s) life can feel like it's ending. Sometimes you just have no idea how to get back to normal. You still have to go to work and take c...
Ep 10 - Why People Cheat, What Makes A Cheater?, What Leads To Infidelity? Why Did This Happen To You?
15 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
One of the big goals of this program, along with helping your relationship heal from betrayal is to help you create secure attachments with each other...
Ep 9 - 6 Ground Rules for Discussing Infidelity
08 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We lay out 6 ground rules for making your conversations productive when discussing the infidelity. Does Talking About The Affair Help or Hurt? Why ...
Ep 8 - Did They Really End The Affair? Is It Really Over? Why Is It Important To End The Affair The Right Way? How to Cut Off The Affair Parter For Good This Time.
01 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
So many people think they can just stop going around the affair partner and it's magically over. Some even talk to the affair partner and tell them ...
Ep 7 - Why Do Some People Never Really Get Over Infidelity, Communicate So Poorly, Avoid, or Fight, & Never Get To The Truth?
25 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
How to understand the best strategies for communication and connecting with your spouse after discovering infidelity in your marriage. Often times we ...
Ep 6 - #1 Secret to Healing
18 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We explain a necessary and important step to healing from an affair. We take a balanced approach to affair recovery because your relationship depends ...
Ep 5 - 1st Steps To Truly Healing And Moving On
11 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
If you've just found out that your spouse has been cheated on you, this is what you really need to do. Unfortunately, you are not alone in affair reco...
Ep 4 - How To Fall Out Of Love With The Affair Partner
04 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Brad & Morgan talk about the difficulties of turning off feelings for the affair partner. Moving past the affair and getting rid ...
Ep 3 - Why Do We Fight or Avoid Talking About The Affair?
27 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is one of the most important episodes we will do. It is crucial for you to understand negative cycles and negative patterns of communi...
Ep 1 - 7 Stages of Affair Recovery
20 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explain a necessary and important step to healing after one or multiple affairs, cheating, betrayal, infidelity...whatever you feel...
Ep 0 - How To Make This Podcast Work For You and Why Listen To This?
20 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to THE podcast that will teach you how to recover after infidelity has wrecked your relationship. Brought to you by Brad & Morgan Robinson....
Ep 2 - Why won't they stop the affair? What is Limerence?
20 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Love addiction can be a cruel experience for both the addicted person and their spouse. It may be why your partner hasn't stopped the affair. How te...