Hope Beyond Betrayal: Healing from Porn Addiction & Infidelity

Eileen & David Posadny
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You've just uncovered a painful truth about your partner's porn addiction or infidelity — and it's devastating. So, where do you go from here? How can your marriage survive the shock and betrayal? This podcast offers hope, healing, and practical steps for couples navigating the fallout of porn use and betrayal. We dive into the damaging effects of porn on the brain, explore how boundaries can help restore intimacy, and share a powerful path to recovery. Through our own journey of healing, we reveal how our marriage not only survived but was transformed into something stronger and more connected than ever before. Tune in for stories of resilience, insight, and expert advice on how to overcome betrayal and rebuild the trust and intimacy you deserve.

  1. 6d ago

    #67 - Does Porn Normalize Sexual Assault? The Cornell Case and What Research Shows

    Ask Us a Question! In this episode, David brings up the recent court filing of the Cornell Case in which sexual assault at the forefront of outrage because 1) there was no prosecution and 2) there were men that knew it was happening and did nothing. David references studies that ask the question "Is there a connection between the normalization of violence in porn and the acting out of it in the real world?" - in exploring this topic, David also asks those in recovery who are silent because of their shame to speak up and share proudly, because silence will never change anything. Article shared in study: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11939346/ ⛓️‍💥  Try the Ever Accountable App and save 20% with Hope Beyond Betrayal →https://everaccountable.com/hopebeyondbetrayal/ BE A GUEST ON THE PODCAST https://stan.store/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/podcast-guest-request-sc3pg7ye WORK WITH DAVID & EILEEN 💻 Book a 1:1 Call with Eileen → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/call-with-eileen 💻 Book a 1:1 Call with David → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/coaching-call-with-david ❤️ Book a Marriage Coaching → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/introductory-11-marriagecouple-coaching-call GROUPS ⛓️‍💥 Join David’s Breaking Chains from Porn Group (Men only) → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/join-my-membership-oc2un ❤️‍🩹 Join Eileen’s Hope Beyond Betrayal Healing Group (Women only) → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/join-eileens-support-coaching-group Follow us onInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/hopebeyondbetrayal Follow us on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@HopeBeyondBetrayal Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/hopebeyondbetrayalcoaching Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@hopebeyondbetrayal Support the show

  2. Sep 23

    #66 - My Christian Husband Says He'll Quit Porn for Me — Is It Wrong to Want More Than That?

    Ask Us a Question! In this episode, David and Eileen welcome their guest anonymous to the podcast to open up about her story with her and her husband after betrayal. Is someone who is willing to give up porn for the relationship, but is struggling to accept it is harmful overall, capable of leaving it behind? Because of his spiritual affiliation, David and Eileen reference the spiritual side of how a believer accepts some of the narratives of the world and how they are called to live a different life. Additionally, they help anonymous sort through what she is truly asking her husband for and the steps they have ahead of them. ⛓️‍💥  Try the Ever Accountable App and save 20% with Hope Beyond Betrayal →https://everaccountable.com/hopebeyondbetrayal/ BE A GUEST ON THE PODCAST https://stan.store/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/podcast-guest-request-sc3pg7ye WORK WITH DAVID & EILEEN 💻 Book a 1:1 Call with Eileen → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/call-with-eileen 💻 Book a 1:1 Call with David → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/coaching-call-with-david ❤️ Book a Marriage Coaching → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/introductory-11-marriagecouple-coaching-call GROUPS ⛓️‍💥 Join David’s Breaking Chains from Porn Group (Men only) → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/join-my-membership-oc2un ❤️‍🩹 Join Eileen’s Hope Beyond Betrayal Healing Group (Women only) → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/join-eileens-support-coaching-group Follow us onInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/hopebeyondbetrayal Follow us on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@HopeBeyondBetrayal Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/hopebeyondbetrayalcoaching Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@hopebeyondbetrayal Support the show

  3. Sep 16

    #65 - 8 Misconceptions We’ve Discovered that Couples Bring Into Couples Coaching Part 2

    Ask Us a Question! In this second part of a two part episode, David and Eileen cover 4 additional misconceptions they have seen couples bring into couples coaching over the years. As they go down the list of experiences and misconceptions, they try to set the right expectations to help you on your journey when it gets to the point where couples coaching is the best option for you. In this second session, they address the following common misconceptions: #5: The Pain Reactions of my Partner are a Character Flaw #6: That Individual and Couples Coaching are Approached the Same Way #7: That Both Partners May Have Different Goals and Expectations #8: Believing that Disclosure is a Single Event Rather Than an Ongoing Process ⛓️‍💥  Try the Ever Accountable App and save 20% with Hope Beyond Betrayal →https://everaccountable.com/hopebeyondbetrayal/ BE A GUEST ON THE PODCAST https://stan.store/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/podcast-guest-request-sc3pg7ye WORK WITH DAVID & EILEEN 💻 Book a 1:1 Call with Eileen → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/call-with-eileen 💻 Book a 1:1 Call with David → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/coaching-call-with-david ❤️ Book a Marriage Coaching → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/introductory-11-marriagecouple-coaching-call GROUPS ⛓️‍💥 Join David’s Breaking Chains from Porn Group (Men only) → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/join-my-membership-oc2un ❤️‍🩹 Join Eileen’s Hope Beyond Betrayal Healing Group (Women only) → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/join-eileens-support-coaching-group Follow us onInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/hopebeyondbetrayal Follow us on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@HopeBeyondBetrayal Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/hopebeyondbetrayalcoaching Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@hopebeyondbetrayal Support the show

  4. Sep 9

    #64 - 8 Misconceptions We’ve Discovered that Couples Bring Into Couples Coaching Part 1

    Ask Us a Question! In this episode, David and Eileen cover 4 different misconceptions they have seen couples bring into couples coaching over the years. As they go down the list of experiences and misconceptions, they try to set the right expectations to help you on your journey when it gets to the point where couples coaching is the best option for you. In this first part, they talk about the first four points: #1: If My Partner Just Did the Right Things, it Will Fix Everything #2: Misunderstanding How Much Pain Each Person in In #3: Underestimating How Long This Process Will Take #4: Not Realizing Ways Discouragement Can Set In ⛓️‍💥  Try the Ever Accountable App and save 20% with Hope Beyond Betrayal →https://everaccountable.com/hopebeyondbetrayal/ BE A GUEST ON THE PODCAST https://stan.store/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/podcast-guest-request-sc3pg7ye WORK WITH DAVID & EILEEN 💻 Book a 1:1 Call with Eileen → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/call-with-eileen 💻 Book a 1:1 Call with David → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/coaching-call-with-david ❤️ Book a Marriage Coaching → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/introductory-11-marriagecouple-coaching-call GROUPS ⛓️‍💥 Join David’s Breaking Chains from Porn Group (Men only) → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/join-my-membership-oc2un ❤️‍🩹 Join Eileen’s Hope Beyond Betrayal Healing Group (Women only) → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/join-eileens-support-coaching-group Follow us onInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/hopebeyondbetrayal Follow us on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@HopeBeyondBetrayal Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/hopebeyondbetrayalcoaching Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@hopebeyondbetrayal Support the show

  5. Sep 2

    #63 - Things I did Right and Things I did Wrong in Navigating my Husband's Betrayal

    Ask Us a Question! In this episode, Eileen takes the mic to talk through a recap of her journey through betrayal in the early days and recounting some ways that she can look back and feel good about some of her decisions, and mull over ways she wished she had done some other things differently. No matter what stage you are at after discovery day, there are lessons that can be learned from reflection and Eileen works on taking this reflection to give some advice that can give some hope as you navigate the next steps of your healing journey. ⛓️‍💥  Try the Ever Accountable App and save 20% with Hope Beyond Betrayal →https://everaccountable.com/hopebeyondbetrayal/ BE A GUEST ON THE PODCAST https://stan.store/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/podcast-guest-request-sc3pg7ye WORK WITH DAVID & EILEEN 💻 Book a 1:1 Call with Eileen → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/call-with-eileen 💻 Book a 1:1 Call with David → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/coaching-call-with-david ❤️ Book a Marriage Coaching → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/introductory-11-marriagecouple-coaching-call GROUPS ⛓️‍💥 Join David’s Breaking Chains from Porn Group (Men only) → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/join-my-membership-oc2un ❤️‍🩹 Join Eileen’s Hope Beyond Betrayal Healing Group (Women only) → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/join-eileens-support-coaching-group Follow us onInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/hopebeyondbetrayal Follow us on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@HopeBeyondBetrayal Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/hopebeyondbetrayalcoaching Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@hopebeyondbetrayal Support the show

  6. Aug 26

    #62 - How Betrayed Partners Find Motivation to Heal From Betrayal Trauma

    Ask Us a Question! In this episode, David and Eileen shift the focus to the betrayed partner, addressing a trap many fall into: waiting for their spouse to change before allowing themselves to heal. That mindset — however understandable — keeps healing contingent on someone else's choices, leaving the betrayed partner stuck and powerless. Instead, they both reframe motivation as something internal and self-directed: healing is something you're owed regardless of the choices someone else makes. They also talk about what it looks like to root your motivation in identity rather than outcome — doing the work because of who you want to become, not to fix him or save the marriage. That includes a look at boundaries as an act of self-respect rather than manipulation, and how to support a partner's recovery without carrying it for him. All this has the opportunity to lead to healing and strength that may feel impossible at the start of this, but is grand step into freedom.  ⛓️‍💥  Try the Ever Accountable App and save 20% with Hope Beyond Betrayal →https://everaccountable.com/hopebeyondbetrayal/ BE A GUEST ON THE PODCAST https://stan.store/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/podcast-guest-request-sc3pg7ye WORK WITH DAVID & EILEEN 💻 Book a 1:1 Call with Eileen → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/call-with-eileen 💻 Book a 1:1 Call with David → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/coaching-call-with-david ❤️ Book a Marriage Coaching → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/introductory-11-marriagecouple-coaching-call GROUPS ⛓️‍💥 Join David’s Breaking Chains from Porn Group (Men only) → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/join-my-membership-oc2un ❤️‍🩹 Join Eileen’s Hope Beyond Betrayal Healing Group (Women only) → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/join-eileens-support-coaching-group Follow us onInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/hopebeyondbetrayal Follow us on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@HopeBeyondBetrayal Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/hopebeyondbetrayalcoaching Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@hopebeyondbetrayal Support the show

  7. Aug 19

    #61 - Why Men Lose Motivation in the Work — And What Can Motivate Them

    Ask Us a Question! In this episode, David and Eileen discuss how many men in recovery fall into one of two categories: those who don't believe they have a real problem, and those who admit it but resist doing the actual work to change. This episode unpacks why traditional motivators — guilt, shame, or simply "getting caught" — rarely produce lasting change. Ultimately, inward motivation will fade and it requires someone coming along side you to see you through the hard times as you grown and develop internal motivation. Continuing to share their own experiences (and some car and house analogies), David and Eileen explore the real truths of helping a partner heal from betrayal trauma and how accepting that can provide a more secure motivation to the guy who finds it hard to motivate himself. ⛓️‍💥  Try the Ever Accountable App and save 20% with Hope Beyond Betrayal →https://everaccountable.com/hopebeyondbetrayal/ BE A GUEST ON THE PODCAST https://stan.store/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/podcast-guest-request-sc3pg7ye WORK WITH DAVID & EILEEN 💻 Book a 1:1 Call with Eileen → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/call-with-eileen 💻 Book a 1:1 Call with David → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/coaching-call-with-david ❤️ Book a Marriage Coaching → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/introductory-11-marriagecouple-coaching-call GROUPS ⛓️‍💥 Join David’s Breaking Chains from Porn Group (Men only) → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/join-my-membership-oc2un ❤️‍🩹 Join Eileen’s Hope Beyond Betrayal Healing Group (Women only) → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/join-eileens-support-coaching-group Follow us onInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/hopebeyondbetrayal Follow us on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@HopeBeyondBetrayal Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/hopebeyondbetrayalcoaching Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@hopebeyondbetrayal Support the show

  8. Aug 12

    #60 - How Claiming the "Porn Addict in Recovery" Label Helps You Finally Speak

    Ask Us a Question! In this episode, David shares some testimonies from clips of people who have come out and shared their story of hitting rock bottom with porn addiction and how that gave them the courage to come forward with it. Highlighting statistics, David dives into the beliefs that can keep a porn addict stuck, and opportunities to be able to move forward by openly sharing their story with a new voice. And in using this voice, it also gives them a better chance to connect with their partner. Welcome to a raw, honest, and hope-filled podcast where we share our journey of healing after the devastation of porn addiction and infidelity. We’ve walked through betrayal, broken trust, and deep pain—but we also found redemption, restoration, and real transformation ⛓️‍💥  Try the Ever Accountable App and save 20% with Hope Beyond Betrayal →https://everaccountable.com/hopebeyondbetrayal/ BE A GUEST ON THE PODCAST https://stan.store/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/podcast-guest-request-sc3pg7ye WORK WITH DAVID & EILEEN 💻 Book a 1:1 Call with Eileen → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/call-with-eileen 💻 Book a 1:1 Call with David → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/coaching-call-with-david ❤️ Book a Marriage Coaching → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/introductory-11-marriagecouple-coaching-call GROUPS ⛓️‍💥 Join David’s Breaking Chains from Porn Group (Men only) → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/join-my-membership-oc2un ❤️‍🩹 Join Eileen’s Hope Beyond Betrayal Healing Group (Women only) → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/join-eileens-support-coaching-group Follow us onInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/hopebeyondbetrayal Follow us on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@HopeBeyondBetrayal Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/hopebeyondbetrayalcoaching Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@hopebeyondbetrayal Support the show

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You've just uncovered a painful truth about your partner's porn addiction or infidelity — and it's devastating. So, where do you go from here? How can your marriage survive the shock and betrayal? This podcast offers hope, healing, and practical steps for couples navigating the fallout of porn use and betrayal. We dive into the damaging effects of porn on the brain, explore how boundaries can help restore intimacy, and share a powerful path to recovery. Through our own journey of healing, we reveal how our marriage not only survived but was transformed into something stronger and more connected than ever before. Tune in for stories of resilience, insight, and expert advice on how to overcome betrayal and rebuild the trust and intimacy you deserve.

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