Joy Recovery Radio

S2 E07 Why Sobriety is Not Enough After Betrayal

09 Mar 2026

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Joy Recovery Radio explains ethical containment in betrayal recovery as the person who caused harm willingly removing access to the tools used to harm in order to restore safety. The hosts clarify it is not punishment, control, or paranoia, and emphasize that the measure of progress is safety, not sobriety. Through a story about Marcus refusing to delete a messaging app and the impact on Beverly’s nervous system, they show how willingness and consistency can reduce hypervigilance and support repair. They outline “direct harm tools” (e.g., secret apps, cash, work trips, smartphones) as non-negotiable areas for containment, note the role of full disclosure in identifying risks, and give practical guidance for both partners: proactive, disciplined accountability from the betrayer and clear, dignified requests and boundaries from the betrayed partner, including choices around proximity, support, intimacy, and finances. 00:00 Welcome and Intentions 00:33 What Containment Is Not 01:39 Marcus and Beverly Story 05:28 Defining Ethical Containment 08:36 Direct Harm Tools 10:49 Joy Recovery Academy 11:52 Safety Over Sobriety 13:22 Betrayer Practical Steps 18:25 Consistency and Predictability 19:05 Betrayed Partner Requests 23:59 When He Refuses 27:17 Closing Takeaways 28:38 Final Outro Joy Recovery Academy: https://www.joy-recovery.com/academy Joy Recovery Pathways: https://www.joy-recovery.com/pathways Free Newsletter: joy-recovery.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JoyRecovery

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S2 E07 Why Sobriety is Not Enough After Betrayal

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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