Hope Beyond Betrayal: Healing from Porn Addiction & Infidelity

Eileen & David Posadny

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. 13H AGO

    #27 - How Denial Delays Healing in Porn Addiction Recovery

    Ask Us a Question! ⛓️‍💥  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 on Instagram: 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 In this Episode, Eileen and David discuss the difficult obstacle in recovery work of denial. What is denial? How does it hinder progress, and what are steps we can take to confront it? In this first conversation of two on the subject, David and Eileen talk about the ways this presents itself in sneaky manners, and how you can start to really overcome it for the good of everyone around you. Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Interested in being a guest? Reach out to us at contact@hopebeyondbetrayal.com to sign up or submit. You can also work with us 1:1 by scheduling a call at stan.store/hopebeyondbetrayal ---------------------------------------------------- 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. If you’ve ever wondered if a marriage can truly recover from this kind of trauma, you're not alone—and the answer is yes. Through candid conversations, faith-based insight, and practical tools, we’ll guide you through what it takes to rebuild trust, set healthy boundaries, and heal together. This is our story—and it might just help you write yours Support the show

    48 min
  2. DEC 17

    #26 Five Ways to Help Your Grieving Partner After Porn Betrayal

    Ask Us a Question! ⛓️‍💥  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 on Instagram: 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 In this Episode, David expands on his and Eileen's conversation from episode #23 on betrayal trauma recovery through the holidays. He tackles 5 additional helpful tools that the betrayer can work on themselves to remember and practice when moving from a place of being the person who hurt, to the person who helps protect: 1. Adjust expectations on what a good day looks like 2. Happy memories are sometimes a trigger themselves 3. Anticipate triggers instead of being surprised by them 4. Take responsibility without making It about your shame 5. Prioritize healing over traditions Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Interested in being a guest? Reach out to us at contact@hopebeyondbetrayal.com to sign up or submit. You can also work with us 1:1 by scheduling a call at stan.store/hopebeyondbetrayal ---------------------------------------------------- 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. If you’ve ever wondered if a marriage can truly recover from this kind of trauma, you're not alone—and the answer is yes. Through candid conversations, faith-based insight, and practical tools, we’ll guide you through what it takes to rebuild trust, set healthy boundaries, and heal together. This is our story—and it might just help you write yours Support the show

    22 min
  3. DEC 10

    #25 Hope, Healing, and Having Fun Again after Betrayal

    Ask Us a Question! ⛓️‍💥  Try the Ever Accountable App and save 20% → https://everaccountable.com/hopebeyondbetrayal/ 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 RESOURCES 💪📕 Get Eileen’s Boundaries e-book and Bootcamp Training → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/full-workshop 💪📘 David’s Crash Course on Starting Sobriety → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/crash-course-on-starting-sobriety- Follow us on Instagram: 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 In this Episode, Eileen and David talk about cautiously introducing an element of play into the trust-building period after betrayal. While they encourage this to happen after the betrayer has shown consistency in a program of recovery, they do highlight the importance of working on playfulness to rebuild. Date nights, working to understand each other in conversation, these can be helpful tools after enduring stress, anxiety and grief for so long. David and Eileen tenderly take this topic to task with examples from their own recovery. Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Interested in being a guest? Reach out to us at contact@hopebeyondbetrayal.com to sign up or submit. You can also work with us 1:1 by scheduling a call at stan.store/hopebeyondbetrayal. ---------------------------------------------------- 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. If you’ve ever wondered if a marriage can truly recover from this kind of trauma, you're not alone—and the answer is yes. Through candid conversations, faith-based insight, and practical tools, we’ll guide you through what it takes to rebuild trust, set healthy boundaries, and heal together. This is our story—and it might just help you write yours Support the show

    40 min
  4. DEC 3

    #24 - Saving our Marriage After Infidelity - Cameron & Crystin’s Story

    Ask Us a Question! ⛓️‍💥  Try the Ever Accountable App and save 20% → https://everaccountable.com/hopebeyondbetrayal/ 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 RESOURCES 💪📕 Get Eileen’s Boundaries e-book and Bootcamp Training → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/full-workshop 💪📘 David’s Crash Course on Starting Sobriety → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/crash-course-on-starting-sobriety- Follow us on Instagram: 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 In this Episode, Eileen and David welcome their guests Cameron and Crystin who are 2 years into their healing journey and beginning to publicly share their story. As they sit with David and Eileen, they share their story of how betrayal not only upended their lives, but how it ultimately drove them to work on themselves individually to then find each other, and begin a new relationship. Through their story, they illustrate the message of hope in a situation that most people find to be too painful and too hopeless. How can you transform anger into empathy? How could things improve when it all just fell apart. Their story highlights how hard work, resilience, accountability and honest love can create a new story. Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Interested in being a guest? Reach out to us at contact@hopebeyondbetrayal.com to sign up. ---------------------------------------------------- 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. If you’ve ever wondered if a marriage can truly recover from this kind of trauma, you're not alone—and the answer is yes. Through candid conversations, faith-based insight, and practical tools, we’ll guide you through what it takes to rebuild trust, set healthy Support the show

    1 hr
  5. NOV 26

    #23 - Navigating Betrayal Trauma Recovery During the Holidays

    Ask Us a Question! ⛓️‍💥  Try the Ever Accountable App and save 20% → https://everaccountable.com/hopebeyondbetrayal/ 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 RESOURCES 💪📕 Get Eileen’s Boundaries e-book and Bootcamp Training → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/full-workshop 💪📘 David’s Crash Course on Starting Sobriety → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/crash-course-on-starting-sobriety- Follow us on Instagram: 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 In this Episode, Eileen and David take on a listener question that presents a difficult situation. The wife is asking for a separation and the husband is not willing to give it. He believes he is fighting for the relationship and she is continuing to be hurt in the process. How can she respond? David and Eileen tackle some alternative options and thoughts, specifically as to what the point is of a separation and how do we know if it is successful? Listen to find out more answers to questions! Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Interested in being a guest? Reach out to us at contact@hopebeyondbetrayal.com to sign up or submit. You can also work with us 1:1 by scheduling a call at stan.store/hopebeyondbetrayal. ---------------------------------------------------- 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. If you’ve ever wondered if a marriage can truly recover from this kind of trauma, you're not alone—and the answer is yes. Through candid conversations, faith-based insight, and practical tools, we’ll guide you through what it takes to rebuild trust, set healthy boundaries, and heal together. This is our story—and it might just help you write yours. Support the show

    46 min
  6. NOV 19

    #22 - I Asked for a Separation and He Doesn't Comply. What Can I Do?

    Ask Us a Question! If you are suffering from domestic abuse, please do not hesitate to reach out for help through the following methods: National Domestic Violence Hotline — Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).  TTY Accessible: 1-800-787-3224.  Text: Text “START” to 88788 to reach an advocate.  Chat/Online: Available via their website at thehotline.org 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 RESOURCES 💪📕 Get Eileen’s Boundaries e-book and Bootcamp Training → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/full-workshop 💪📘 David’s Crash Course on Starting Sobriety → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/crash-course-on-starting-sobriety- ⛓️‍💥  Try the Ever Accountable App and save 20% → https://everaccountable.com/hopebeyondbetrayal/ Follow us on Instagram: 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 In this Episode, Eileen and David take on a listener question that presents a difficult situation. The wife is asking for a separation and the husband is not willing to give it. He believes he is fighting for the relationship and she is continuing to be hurt in the process. How can she respond? David and Eileen tackle some alternative options and thoughts, specifically as to what the point is of a separation and how do we know if it is successful? Listen to find out more answers to questions! Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Interested in being a guest? Reach out to us at contact@hopebeyondbetrayal.com to sign up or submit. You can also work with us 1:1 by scheduling a call at stan.store/hopebeyondbetrayal. ---------------------------------------------------- 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 rede Support the show

    33 min
  7. NOV 12

    #21 - How Do You Surrender in Porn Addiction Recovery?

    Ask Us a Question! 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 RESOURCES 💪📕 Get Eileen’s Boundaries e-book and Bootcamp Training → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/full-workshop 💪📘 David’s Crash Course on Starting Sobriety → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/crash-course-on-starting-sobriety- ⛓️‍💥  Try the Ever Accountable App and save 20% → https://everaccountable.com/hopebeyondbetrayal/ Follow us on Instagram: 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 In this Episode, David discusses the topic of surrender. It's mentioned a lot in recovery programs, but what does it mean? And how do you surrender if you are supposed to be working hard at this? Who do you surrender to? And is it possible that we already have a habit of surrendering without even knowing it? David discusses all these questions and more in this exploration. Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Interested in being a guest? Reach out to us at contact@hopebeyondbetrayal.com to sign up or submit. You can also work with us 1:1 by scheduling a call at stan.store/hopebeyondbetrayal. ---------------------------------------------------- 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. If you’ve ever wondered if a marriage can truly recover from this kind of trauma, you're not alone—and the answer is yes. Through candid conversations, faith-based insight, and practical tools, we’ll guide you through what it takes to rebuild trust, set healthy boundaries, and heal together. This is our story—and it might just help you write yours. Support the show

    27 min
  8. NOV 5

    #20 - He Says He Doesn’t Want Porn… So Why Doesn’t He Stop?

    Ask Us a Question! 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 RESOURCES 💪📕 Get Eileen’s Boundaries e-book and Bootcamp Training → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/full-workshop 💪📘 David’s Crash Course on Starting Sobriety → https://stanwith.me/hopebeyondbetrayal/p/crash-course-on-starting-sobriety- ⛓️‍💥  Try the Ever Accountable App and save 20% → https://everaccountable.com/hopebeyondbetrayal/ Follow us on Instagram: 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 In this Episode, David and Eileen discuss how it's possible that an addict can both be repulsed by their acting out behavior and yet still keep doing it. Is this a personal attack on their partner, or a selfish decision based on shame and poor coping decisions? David and Eileen discuss both of their experiences in discovering what lies behind these decisions and how the cycle of addiction works against both parties until something changes. Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Interested in being a guest? Reach out to us at contact@hopebeyondbetrayal.com to sign up or submit. You can also work with us 1:1 by scheduling a call at stan.store/hopebeyondbetrayal. ---------------------------------------------------- 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. If you’ve ever wondered if a marriage can truly recover from this kind of trauma, you're not alone—and the answer is yes. Through candid conversations, faith-based insight, and practical tools, we’ll guide you through what it takes to rebuild trust, set healthy boundaries, and heal together. This is our story—and it might just help you write yours. Support the show

    34 min

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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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