Resiliently Rising Podcast
Episodes
Ep.36 Inside the Anxious-Avoidant Dynamic with Drew Daniels
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carrie sits down with relationship coach Drew Daniels to explore the anxious… avoidant dynamic and what’s really happening b...
Ep35. Anatomy of an Apology
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carrie and David explore what actually makes an apology meaningful after betrayal. While many couples believe that saying “I’m so...
Revisited: Ep5. Mistakes to Avoid When Rebuilding After Betrayal
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)" dir="auto"In this Revisited episode, we bring back one of our earlier conversations by combining E...
Ep34. Somatic Safety Session: Releasing Stored Tension
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Somatic Safety Session, Carrie guides listeners through a gentle practice designed to help release stored tension in the body after betrayal t...
Ep33. WYW: Why Do I Keep Picking Partners Who Hurt Me?
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we sometimes keep choosing partners who hurt us? In this episode, Carrie and David explore how the nervous system is wired to gravitate t...
Ep32. Attachment, Self-Trust, and the Body… A Real Betrayal Trauma Healing Story
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carrie sits down with former client for a powerful conversation about healing after betrayal trauma and leaving an abusive relationsh...
Ep31. Rumination: Overcoming the Mental Loop After Betrayal
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carrie and David unpack why rumination is so common after betrayal… for both the betrayed and the betrayer. They explain...
Ep30. Somatic Safety Session: When Your System Feels Scattered
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary:In this month’s Somatic Safety Session, we focus on grounding… especially for moments when your system feels scattered, overwhelme...
Ep29. WYW: How to Survive the Messy Middle After Betrayal
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this What You’re Wondering episode of the Resiliently Rising Podcast, we respond to a listener asking how to survive the “messy middle” of be...
Ep28. Reclaiming Yourself After Infidelity with Tammy Gustafson
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Resiliently Rising Podcast, Carrie Holladay talks with Tammy Gustafson, LPC - trauma-informed therapist, founder of Betray...
Ep27. Repair Doesn’t Happen in Silence
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carrie and David talk about why silence after betrayal doesn’t feel neutral…it feels like being left alone in the wreckage. They ...
Ep26. Somatic Safety Session: Come Back Into Your Body
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary: Somatic Safety Session: Come Back Into Your Body | Orienting + Felt Sense Betrayal trauma can pull you out of your body and into...
Ep25. WYW: What If They Relapse During Healing?
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this first What You’re Wondering episode, Carrie and David respond to a listener’s question about what happens when there’s a slip or relapse...
Ep24. When Trauma Hits Your Gut with Devon Ragan
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carrie sits down with licensed clinical nutritionist Devon Ragan to explore what really happens in your gut, hormones, and nervous sy...
Communication Issues Are Nervous System Issues
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary: In this episode, Carrie and David unpack why so many communication breakdowns aren’t actually about saying the wrong thing… they’...
What the Nervous System Needs to Feel Safe
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever wondered, “Why can’t I calm down? Why can’t I feel safe? Why does my body feel like it’s always bracing?” — this episode ...
Post Betrayal Transformation: What's Possible on the Other Side
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carrie sits down with Dr. Debi Silber, founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation Institute. Together, they explore why betrayal is ...
Safety Isn’t One Thing — It’s the Whole Orchestra
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carrie and David dive into what it really means for the body to feel safe after betrayal — and why that sense of safety can’t be ...
When Staying Feels Safer Than Knowing
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down denial and betrayal blindness, two common responses in betrayal trauma that can make it hard to recognize what’s happ...
Felt Sense Polyvagal Approach to Betrayal Trauma and Addiction with Jan Winhall
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie talks with trauma and addiction psychotherapist Jan Winhall, author of Treating Trauma and Addiction with the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model. They ...
When One Partner Feels More Invested Than the Other
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we unpack what to do when one partner seems “all in” on healing after betrayal and the other looks hesitant. We explore some of t...
The Three Phases of Rebuilding After Betrayal (And How to Start Them)
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Resiliently Rising, Carrie and David walk through the Gottman Institute’s three-phase Revival Method for healing a relationship a...
Eyes on Me: Rebuilding Safety in Public Spaces
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Noticing someone’s attractiveness isn’t betrayal—it’s human biology. In this episode, we unpack the difference between a neutral glance and li...
Can A Relationship Survive Betrayal Without Forgiveness?
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary:In this episode of the Resiliently Rising Podcast, Carrie and David dive into a raw listener question: Can a marriage be repaired with...
“Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater?” Let’s Talk About It
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Resiliently Rising Podcast, Carrie and David unpack the phrase “once a cheater, always a cheater” and explore why it feels ...
When Healing Is Held: The Power of Community Support
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary: In this episode, I’m joined by my friend, former colleague, and Trauma Trained Somatic Practitioner, Meg Schnetzer, to talk about w...
Shame After Betrayal: The Struggle to Receive Forgiveness
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carrie and David speak directly to the ones who’ve caused harm—offering an honest, compassionate look at what it means to feel th...
Is It My Intuition or My Trauma Response?
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After betrayal, even moments of calm can feel threatening. In this episode, we explore why it becomes so hard to trust yourself, how protective parts ...
Rebuilding Self-Trust
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After betrayal, it’s not just trust in your partner that breaks—it’s trust in yourself. In this episode, Carrie and David explore the three core...
How Do I Know I Can Trust Them Again?
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After betrayal, one of the hardest and most haunting questions is: How do I know I can trust them again? In this episode, Carrie and David unpack what...
Boundaries Aren't Walls - They're Bridges
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we unpack one of the most misunderstood parts of healing after betrayal: boundaries. We explore what boundaries really are (and what ...
Triggered: Why It Happens and What to Do With It
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re diving into the world of triggers—what they are, why they feel so intense, and how they’re connected to the body and nerv...
Part 2: Mistakes to Avoid When Rebuilding a Relationship After Betrayal
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of this conversation, we’re continuing to explore the common mistakes couples make when trying to rebuild after betrayal—because awarene...
Part 1: Mistakes to Avoid When Rebuilding a Relationship After Betrayal
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of 2: Rebuilding a relationship after betrayal is possible, but it’s also incredibly complex. In this episode, we’re sharing four of the mo...
Prioritizing My Nervous System Over My Husband’s Comfort
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we unpack what it really means to prioritize your nervous system in relationships—especially after betrayal trauma. We explore the ...
Why Betrayal Trauma Healing Has to Include the Body
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into why talk therapy alone isn’t always enough—especially when it comes to betrayal trauma. We talk about how the nervou...
What Constitutes as Betrayal Trauma?
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down what betrayal trauma really is—and why it runs so deep. It’s not just about affairs. Betrayal can come through secr...
Our Story: Navigating Betrayal Trauma
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary: In this first episode, we’re sharing some of our story - where we started, what we’ve been through, and what brought us to this p...