Hope For Wives

Lyschel Burket, Bonny Burns, Cat Etherington
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For wives and women enduring the pain of sexual betrayal. Conversations that acknowledge the devastation of sexual betrayal through pornography addictions, unwanted sexual behaviors, and infidelity while offering practical insight and hope for healing through a Christian lens. Equips wives to see the next steps in their recovery, and find hope in the mess of this situation. Find additional resources at hopeforwives.com.

  1. 6h ago

    When Life Has More Than One Trauma

    With your co-hostesses: Lyschel Burket from HopeRedefined.org Bonny Burns from StrongWives.com Cat Etherington from nakedtruthproject.com We Discuss: Today, we discuss that we don't get to push pause on life even when we are still dealing with recovery, relationship issues/divorce, and heartbreak. We consider our listeners friends and felt that you would want to know that Lyschel is experiencing a health issue.  Please listen in and also check out her GoFundMe and Caring Bridge updates. Lyschel's GoFundMe Lyschel's Caring Bridge

  2. Jul 2

    The Language of Victim Blaming (part 2/2)

    With your co-hostesses: Lyschel Burket from HopeRedefined.org Bonny Burns from StrongWives.com Cat Etherington from nakedtruthproject.com Listen now: Today, we are finishing our discussion around the language of victim blaming. The reason for this discussion is that without awareness, a woman can internalize responsibility for something she didn't cause, which quietly deepens shame and confusion. We Will be Discussing: What can help a woman be more aware of victim blaming language? How can she reject the blame and embrace truth? What hope can we leave?

  3. Jun 25

    The Language of Victim Blaming (part 1/2)

    With your co-hostesses: Lyschel Burket from HopeRedefined.org Bonny Burns from StrongWives.com Cat Etherington from nakedtruthproject.com Donate Listen now: Today, we are tackling something that is somewhat ingrained into our culture. That is the language of victim blaming. Phrases we hear all the time, subtly redirects attention away from the actual wrongdoing and onto the person who was harmed, creating confusion and self-doubt over time. Victim blaming rarely sounds harsh at first—it often comes wrapped in "advice," "wisdom," or even spiritual language. Without awareness, a woman can internalize responsibility for something she didn't cause, which quietly deepens shame and confusion. We Will be Discussing: What are some women's experiences with the language of victim blaming? What is the harm in the language of victim blaming? What hope can we leave? Resources mentioned in this show: Previous Hope For Wives Episode: When She Endures Blame

  4. Jun 4

    Peace after Parting: Unexpected Grief Post-Divorce with Amie Woolsey (part 2/2)

    With your co-hostesses: Lyschel Burket from HopeRedefined.org Bonny Burns from StrongWives.com Cat Etherington from nakedtruthproject.com Donate Here Listen now: Peace after Parting Today, we listen to rest of Lyschel's conversation with Amie Woolsey around unexpected grief post-divorce. Amie Woolsey is a certified betrayal trauma coach and Somatic Healing Practitioner and Brainspotting practitioner who helps women heal from abuse, betrayal, and divorce by reconnecting to their sense of self. Her work centers around the principles of awareness, acceptance, and agency—supporting women in learning how to trust their bodies, process their experiences, and make aligned decisions from within.  She is the host of the Empowered Divorce Podcast, where she shares honest, trauma-informed conversations for women navigating the complexities of staying, leaving, and rebuilding after betrayal. We Will be Discussing: What does it look like to rebuild/dream and while it still feels surreal? What hope can you offer? Resources mentioned in this show: Amie Woolsey's Website Should I Stay or Should I Go Course The Empowered Divorce Podcast

  5. May 28

    Peace after Parting: Unexpected Grief with Amie Woolsey (part 1/2)

    With your co-hostesses: Lyschel Burket from HopeRedefined.org Bonny Burns from StrongWives.com Cat Etherington from nakedtruthproject.com Donate Listen now: Peace after Parting Today, we introduce one of our special episodes concerning separation and divorce. Lyschel has a personal and hopeful conversation with Amie Woolsey. They discuss the unexpected grief of post-divorce. Amie Woolsey is a certified betrayal trauma coach and Somatic Healing Practitioner and Brainspotting practitioner who helps women heal from abuse, betrayal, and divorce by reconnecting to their sense of self. Her work centers around the principles of awareness, acceptance, and agency—supporting women in learning how to trust their bodies, process their experiences, and make aligned decisions from within.  She is the host of the Empowered Divorce Podcast, where she shares honest, trauma-informed conversations for women navigating the complexities of staying, leaving, and rebuilding after betrayal. We Will be Discussing: What are some unexpected moments of grief for you? Is grief a measuring stick of healing? Resources mentioned in this show: Amie Woolsey's Website Should I Stay or Should I Go Course The Empowered Divorce Podcast

  6. May 21

    Lament As A Healing Practice After Betrayal (part 2/2)

    With your co-hostesses: Lyschel Burket from HopeRedefined.org Bonny Burns from StrongWives.com Cat Etherington from nakedtruthproject.com Donate Listen now: Welcome to another episode of Hope For Wives. Today, we are continuing our discussion around lament. Listen in as we talk about some lived experience, and  practical tips or tools around lament and lamenting. We Will be Discussing: How did you (or women you know) realize that lament can become a pathway to connection—with God, with self, and even with others—rather than just a place of sorrow? What does it actually look like to practice lament in real life?  What hope can we leave our listeners? Resources mentioned in this show: Redeemed Hope Healing Intensive Retreat

  7. May 14

    Lament As A Healing Practice After Betrayal (part 1/2)

    With your co-hostesses: Lyschel Burket from HopeRedefined.org Bonny Burns from StrongWives.com Cat Etherington from nakedtruthproject.com Donate Listen now: Welcome to another episode of Hope For Wives. Today, we are exploring a spiritual practice that has typically been underdeveloped, uncomfortable and quietly avoided in the western world. This spiritual practice is lament. Listen in as we discuss the importance of lament for healing even when in a crisis of faith. We Will be Discussing: Let's start by defining what lament is? Have you experienced lament? Why do so many people struggle to practice lament, and what gets in the way of it feeling "allowed"? What makes lament different from simply venting or expressing grief? What hope can we leave our listeners?

  8. May 12

    A New Era

    With your co-hostesses: Lyschel Burket from HopeRedefined.org Bonny Burns from StrongWives.com Cat Etherington from nakedtruthproject.com Donate Listen now: Today, we introduce our newest permanent hostess, UK-based therapist and director of recovery for Naked Truth Project, Cat Etherington!!!

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For wives and women enduring the pain of sexual betrayal. Conversations that acknowledge the devastation of sexual betrayal through pornography addictions, unwanted sexual behaviors, and infidelity while offering practical insight and hope for healing through a Christian lens. Equips wives to see the next steps in their recovery, and find hope in the mess of this situation. Find additional resources at hopeforwives.com.

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  • Creator
    Lyschel Burket, Bonny Burns, Cat Etherington
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    122
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Hope for Wives
  • Show Website
    Hope For Wives

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