Men Get Cheated On Too!

Adam Nisenson
  • 4.6 (14)
  • 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. 4d ago

    Ep. 70: Letting Go of the Hope That Keeps You Stuck

    Hope can be one of the greatest strengths during recovery. It can also become one of the biggest reasons men stay trapped. In this episode, Adam Nisenson, The Betrayal Shrink, explores the difference between healthy hope that's grounded in evidence and wishful thinking that keeps you emotionally stuck waiting for someone else to change. "Healthy hope is built on evidence. Fantasy is built on possibility." Adam explains why many betrayed men hold onto the version of the relationship they wish existed instead of the one they're actually living, and why letting go of unhealthy hope doesn't mean giving up. It means reconnecting with reality and putting your healing back into your own hands. Inside this episode: The difference between healthy hope and false hopeWhy potential is not the same as progressHow fantasy delays grief and healingLearning to evaluate actions instead of promisesRebuilding hope that depends on your growth, not someone else's choicesWhy freedom begins when you stop negotiating with realityThis episode helps you shift your focus away from waiting for another person to become different and toward becoming the healthiest version of yourself, regardless of what they choose. 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. Oct 19

    Ep. 69: You're Not the Exception, And That's a Good Thing

    One of the biggest lies betrayal tells men is that they're completely alone. It convinces you that nobody else thinks the way you do, hurts the way you do, or struggles the way you do. In this episode, Adam Nisenson, The Betrayal Shrink, explains why realizing you're not the exception is one of the most powerful moments in recovery and why shared experiences help dismantle shame. "Your story is unique. Your suffering is not." Adam explores how shame thrives in isolation, why trauma convinces you that you're different from every other betrayed man, and how hearing another man's story can completely change the way you see your own. Inside this episode: Why betrayal feels so isolatingThe hidden belief that "this wasn't supposed to happen to me"How shame convinces you that you're differentWhy community accelerates healingThe importance of safe connection with other menHow shared experiences restore hope and self-compassionThis episode reminds you that while your circumstances are unique, your pain is deeply human. You're not the only man who's walked this road, and you're not the only one who can heal from it. 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. Oct 12

    Ep. 68: Reclaiming Masculinity After Betrayal

    Few experiences challenge a man's identity more deeply than betrayal. Many men begin questioning their worth, their strength, and even what it means to be a man. In this episode, Adam Nisenson, The Betrayal Shrink, explores how betrayal attacks masculine identity and why rebuilding your life begins by redefining masculinity from the inside out. "Your masculinity was never meant to depend on someone else's choices." Adam discusses why so many men tie their value to being chosen, how culture often teaches unhealthy definitions of masculinity, and what grounded, emotionally healthy masculinity actually looks like after betrayal. Inside this episode: Why betrayal feels like an attack on your identityHow masculinity becomes tied to validation and being chosenThe difference between ego and healthy self-worthWhy vulnerability is a form of strengthBuilding confidence that comes from withinCreating a grounded definition of masculinity that no one can take awayThis episode is about far more than recovering from betrayal. It's about becoming the kind of man whose identity is built on character, integrity, and self-respect instead of someone else's decisions. 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. Oct 5

    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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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
    71
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Men Get Cheated On Too!
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