Men Get Cheated On Too!

Adam Nisenson
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  • Mental Health

Men Get Cheated On Too, is the podcast for men betrayed and broken by their partner’s infidelity. Hosted by Adam B. Nisenson, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the voice behind The Betrayal Shrink, you’ll get real talk, expert guidance, and the raw truth from someone who’s lived it and personally knows the pain of betrayal that men experience. No more silence. No more pretending you’re fine. Whether you're fresh in the pain or deep in the process, this show helps you face the truth, heal the wounds, and reclaim your strength. Subscribe now... your recovery and healing starts here.

  1. 8h ago

    Ep. 67: When You Feel Ashamed of How You've Reacted

    Many betrayed men aren't only ashamed of what happened to them. They're ashamed of how they responded afterward. Whether you've become angry, obsessive, emotionally withdrawn, or someone you barely recognize, this episode reminds you that trauma responses are not character flaws. In this episode, Adam Nisenson, The Betrayal Shrink, explains why shame often becomes a second injury after betrayal and how understanding your nervous system is the first step toward healing. "You are not your trauma response. You are a man recovering from a profound emotional injury." Adam explores the difference between guilt and shame, why self-compassion is essential for recovery, and how many of the reactions you judge most harshly actually make sense through the lens of trauma. Inside this episode: Why betrayal creates a secondary injury of shameHow trauma changes your reactions without changing who you areThe difference between guilt and shameWhy understanding your nervous system mattersHow accountability and self-compassion work togetherRebuilding without defining yourself by your worst momentsThis episode offers hope for every man who looks in the mirror and wonders where he went. Healing begins when you stop confusing your injury with your identity. For support, email Adam@BetrayalShrink.com Visit BetrayalShrink.com Your partner’s work: If your female partner created the betrayal and is ready to take accountability, understand the choices and patterns that led her there, and learn how to become a safer partner, SHEaters is a resource created specifically for women who have cheated. Learn more at: https://www.sheaters.com Support the show

  2. Sep 28

    Ep. 66: How to Stop Retelling the Worst Story

    If your mind keeps replaying the affair over and over, you're not losing your mind. You're experiencing one of the most common trauma responses after betrayal. In this episode, Adam Nisenson, The Betrayal Shrink, explains why your brain keeps returning to the same painful memories and why constantly replaying the betrayal is different from actually healing it. "Your brain isn't trying to torture you. It's trying to protect you." Adam breaks down the difference between processing and reliving, why trauma rewrites your internal story, and how your nervous system becomes trapped in replay loops that never bring real resolution. He also shares practical ways to begin changing your relationship with the story so it no longer controls your life. Inside this episode: Why your brain keeps replaying the betrayalThe difference between processing and reliving traumaHow intrusive thoughts become habitual trauma loopsWhy betrayal changes the story you tell yourselfHow to stop allowing the betrayal to become your identityWhat it means to become the author of your next chapterThis episode helps you understand that healing isn't about forgetting what happened. It's about learning to remember it without living inside it every day. For support, email Adam@BetrayalShrink.com Visit BetrayalShrink.com Your partner’s work: If your female partner created the betrayal and is ready to take accountability, understand the choices and patterns that led her there, and learn how to become a safer partner, SHEaters is a resource created specifically for women who have cheated. Learn more at: https://www.sheaters.com Support the show

  3. Sep 21

    Ep. 65: The Cost of Denial

    Denial after betrayal rarely sounds like denial. It sounds like, "Maybe it's not that bad." "Maybe things will get better." "Maybe I just need to be more patient." But over time, avoiding the truth comes at a tremendous emotional cost. In this episode, Adam Nisenson, The Betrayal Shrink, explores how denial quietly keeps betrayed men stuck between hope and reality, preventing the healing they desperately want. “Denial protects you temporarily. Truth sets you free permanently.” Adam explains why denial is a normal defense mechanism after betrayal, how it slowly turns into self-betrayal, and why facing reality, even when it's painful, is one of the strongest things a man can do. Inside this episode: Why denial feels emotionally protectiveHow minimizing the truth keeps you stuckThe hidden cost of abandoning your own instinctsWhy acceptance is not the same as giving upHow small moments of honesty create lasting clarityWhy real hope is always grounded in realityThis episode helps you stop negotiating with reality and start reconnecting with yourself. Healing begins when you stop shrinking the truth and start trusting your own experience again. For support, email Adam@BetrayalShrink.com Visit BetrayalShrink.com Your partner’s work: If your female partner created the betrayal and is ready to take accountability, understand the choices and patterns that led her there, and learn how to become a safer partner, SHEaters is a resource created specifically for women who have cheated. Learn more at: https://www.sheaters.com Support the show

  4. Sep 14

    Ep. 64: Your Story Isn’t Over

    Betrayal has a way of convincing you that everything good in your life is behind you. It narrows your focus until all you can see is the pain, making it feel like this chapter has become your entire identity. In this episode, Adam Nisenson, The Betrayal Shrink, challenges that belief and reminds you that betrayal is part of your story, not the end of it. “Betrayal is a chapter of your story. It is not the entire book.” Adam explains how trauma compresses your world, why rebuilding happens through small, consistent choices, and how post-traumatic growth becomes possible when you stop defining yourself by what happened and begin focusing on who you're becoming. Inside this episode: Why betrayal makes your future feel impossibleHow trauma changes your identity and perspectiveThe truth about post-traumatic growthWhy healing happens through small daily decisionsHow to reconnect with hope without denying realityWhy your greatest chapter may still be ahead of youThis episode is a reminder that your future has not been stolen. Your story is still unfolding, and you have more influence over the next chapter than you realize. For support, email Adam@BetrayalShrink.com Visit BetrayalShrink.com Support the show

  5. Sep 7

    Ep. 63: Grieving the Life You Thought You Had

    After betrayal, you're not only grieving the relationship. You're grieving the future you believed in, the safety you thought you had, and the life you expected to live. It's a kind of grief many men don't recognize because nobody teaches us that betrayal is also the loss of an entire story. In this episode, Adam Nisenson, The Betrayal Shrink, explores why grief after betrayal runs so deep and why allowing yourself to mourn is an essential part of rebuilding. “You're not only grieving the person. You're grieving the life you thought you were living.” Adam explains why grief often hides underneath anger, anxiety, and emotional numbness. He discusses how men tend to process grief differently, why the pain comes in waves, and how acknowledging loss becomes the foundation for healing. Inside this episode: Why betrayal creates a unique form of griefWhat you're really mourning after infidelityWhy grief feels unpredictable and overwhelmingHow masculine grief often looks different than expectedThe importance of rituals, writing, and reflectionWhy grieving fully allows you to rebuild honestlyThis episode reminds you that grief is not weakness. It's evidence that something meaningful mattered to you, and working through it is what makes healing possible. For support, email Adam@BetrayalShrink.com Visit BetrayalShrink.com Support the show

  6. Aug 31

    Ep. 62: What If They Won’t Stop Contact With the Affair Partner?

    One of the biggest obstacles to rebuilding trust after betrayal is ongoing contact with the affair partner. If your partner says they're committed to reconciliation but refuses to completely cut ties, you're left questioning everything. In this episode, Adam Nisenson, The Betrayal Shrink, explains why continued contact keeps your nervous system on high alert and why your reaction isn't insecurity, it's your brain recognizing that safety has not yet been restored. “Healing cannot fully happen while the source of the injury is still part of the relationship.” Adam walks through why no-contact is a foundational requirement for rebuilding trust, how boundaries protect your emotional health, and why actions will always tell you more than promises. Inside this episode: Why continued contact keeps betrayal trauma activeThe difference between boundaries and controlHow to recognize when you're negotiating against your own well-beingWhy patterns matter more than wordsWhat healthy accountability actually looks likeHow to stop abandoning yourself in the hope that things will changeThis episode helps you separate guilt from healthy boundaries and reminds you that protecting your peace is never something you need to apologize for. For support, email Adam@BetrayalShrink.com Visit BetrayalShrink.com Support the show

  7. Aug 24

    Ep. 61: The Trauma Bond, Why It’s So Hard to Let Go

    You know the relationship has hurt you. You know trust has been broken. Yet somehow, you still feel connected. You still miss them. You still hope things will change. If you've ever questioned why it's so difficult to let go of someone who caused so much pain, you're not weak, you're likely experiencing something much deeper. In this episode, Adam Nisenson, The Betrayal Shrink, explains the psychology behind trauma bonds and why your heart and your mind often seem to be fighting each other. “Sometimes what feels like love is actually your nervous system trying to survive.” Adam breaks down how betrayal creates powerful emotional conditioning through cycles of pain, hope, relief, and disappointment. He explains why your attachment can actually become stronger after betrayal, how emotional inconsistency affects the brain, and what it takes to begin breaking free from the cycle. Inside this episode: What a trauma bond really is and why it formsWhy emotional intensity is often mistaken for intimacyHow betrayal and affection create confusing attachmentWhy letting go feels so difficult even when you know betterThe difference between healthy love and survival attachmentHow to begin rebuilding emotional stability from the inside outThis episode helps you understand that your attachment isn't proof you should stay. It's evidence that your nervous system has adapted to emotional chaos. And once you understand that, healing becomes possible. For support, email Adam@BetrayalShrink.com Visit BetrayalShrink.com Support the show

  8. Aug 17

    Ep. 60: How to Begin Trusting Yourself Again

    After betrayal, it’s not only trust in your partner that gets damaged. It’s trust in yourself. You start questioning your judgment, your instincts, and the decisions you made. You replay the past, looking for what you missed, and it leaves you wondering if you can rely on yourself moving forward. In this episode, Adam Nisenson, The Betrayal Shrink, breaks down why self-trust takes such a hit and how to begin rebuilding it in a real and grounded way. “You weren’t broken. Your trust was shaken. And that means it can be rebuilt.” Adam explains how deception and incomplete information distort your reality and create doubt that doesn’t belong to you. He walks through why overthinking feels like control but actually creates more noise, and why reconnecting with yourself is the path back to confidence. Inside this episode: ·       Why self-trust breaks down after betrayal ·       The difference between missing something and being misled ·       How overthinking keeps you stuck in doubt ·       Why self-blame blocks your ability to rebuild confidence ·       How to tune out external noise and reconnect with your own voice ·       Why small, consistent actions rebuild trust faster than big decisions This episode helps you stop turning the betrayal inward and start rebuilding your relationship with yourself. You don’t need to have perfect clarity. You need to start trusting your ability to handle what comes next. This isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about reconnecting with who you are and learning to trust that again. For support, email Adam@BetrayalShrink.com Visit BetrayalShrink.com Support the show

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Men Get Cheated On Too, is the podcast for men betrayed and broken by their partner’s infidelity. Hosted by Adam B. Nisenson, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the voice behind The Betrayal Shrink, you’ll get real talk, expert guidance, and the raw truth from someone who’s lived it and personally knows the pain of betrayal that men experience. No more silence. No more pretending you’re fine. Whether you're fresh in the pain or deep in the process, this show helps you face the truth, heal the wounds, and reclaim your strength. Subscribe now... your recovery and healing starts here.

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  • Creator
    Adam Nisenson
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    68
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Men Get Cheated On Too!
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