The Affair Recovery Podcast

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If your life has been shattered by infidelity, The Affair Recovery Podcast provides the help you need to get unstuck and move forward. Every episode features our expert therapists, each with decades of experience helping people heal and recover. We cut through the confusion around cheating by answering real listener-submitted questions. We tackle the toughest topics head-on, including betrayal trauma, sex, overcoming shame and anxiety, rebuilding trust in the marriage, setting crucial boundaries, navigating kids, forgiveness, faith and so much more. Whether you have been betrayed or unfaithful, whether you’re fighting for your marriage or just fighting for your life, this podcast provides the wisdom and actionable steps you need. Listen in, subscribe and get your life back. 

  1. Ep. 015 | Therapy, Groups, and Intensives: What Actually Works After an Affair?

    May 25

    Ep. 015 | Therapy, Groups, and Intensives: What Actually Works After an Affair?

    Not all therapy is created equal – and after an affair, finding the right kind of help can feel like searching in the dark. In Episode 15, our expert therapists are joined by special guest, Candace, to talk about what quality care actually looks like and what to think about the rising trend of AI therapy. We live in a world overflowing with content — but discover why community is what actually heals. Learn what to look for in a therapist trained specifically for infidelity recovery and betrayal trauma — and the difference it makesDiscover holistic care beyond the therapy room: sleep, community, spiritual practices, and what to do when finances are a barrierFind out why AI can't replace human connection in healing — and what real community offers that no chatbot ever can📌 Download the Finding Quality Care guide 👀 WATCH the Episode 📞 +1 (737) 227-5014 Share a question for future episodes ‼️ Take the FREE Affair Analyzer: Understand your situation 🥾 Sign up for the FREE First Steps Bootcamp: Take the first step to heal 👥 Explore Our Courses: Get the support you need to recover ⚠️Disclaimer: Our resources are curated by experts but do not substitute for professional therapy. If you need personalized help, please seek out a qualified therapist or counselor. If you are in crisis, contact emergency services in your area. Transparency note: Some links above and in the comments may be affiliate links, which allow us to continue providing valuable resources for your recovery journey.

    1h 3m
  2. Bonus Episode | The Hidden Cause of Affairs: Finding Answers with Jay Stringer

    May 20

    Bonus Episode | The Hidden Cause of Affairs: Finding Answers with Jay Stringer

    Whether your desires led you to regret, or you're grieving desires that have gone unmet because of someone else's choices — your relationship with desire is closer to the center of your recovery than you might think. In this bonus episode, therapist and author Jay Stringer unpacks his new book Desire and why curiosity, not condemnation, is the path through. Discover what our desires are actually trying to tell us about our story, our wounds, and our path to healingHear about the hidden cause of infidelity and what to do about itLearn how to practically move away from condemnation to curiosity as a means of moving forwardJay Stringer is a licensed mental health counselor, researcher, and speaker who helps people uncover the unexpected meaning hidden in life’s hardest challenges. He is the award-winning author of Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing and lives in New York City with his wife, Heather, and their two children. 🌐 Website: jay-stringer.com📚 Get the Book: Desire📸 Instagram: @jay_stringer_🎁 Special Offer/Resource: Desire Quiz📞 +1 (737) 227-5014 Share a question for future episodes ‼️ Take the FREE Affair Analyzer: Understand your situation 🥾 Sign up for the FREE First Steps Bootcamp: Take the first step to heal 👥 Explore Our Courses: Get the support you need to recover ⚠️Disclaimer: Our resources are curated by experts but do not substitute for professional therapy. If you need personalized help, please seek out a qualified therapist or counselor. If you are in crisis, contact emergency services in your area. Transparency note: Some links above and in the comments may be affiliate links, which allow us to continue providing valuable resources for your recovery journey.

    50 min
  3. Ep. 014 | Top Barriers to Recovery: When Pain Doesn't Fade, Trickle Truth, and Healing Without the Full Story

    May 11

    Ep. 014 | Top Barriers to Recovery: When Pain Doesn't Fade, Trickle Truth, and Healing Without the Full Story

    Recovery after infidelity rarely follows a clean path and sometimes the very things meant to bring healing become the barriers to it. In Episode 14, our expert therapists answer real listener questions on the most painful obstacles to healing – including trauma, trust, trickle truth and affair partners. Hear why pain that should be fading still feels fresh — and what severe trauma actually requires to healLearn how to navigate trickle truth, affair partners who are family members, and the whipsaw of partial responsibilityDiscover how to keep healing and reclaim your life, even when your spouse won't do the work alongside you👀  WATCH the Episode 📞 +1 (737) 227-5014 Share a question for future episodes ‼️ Take the FREE Affair Analyzer: Understand your situation 🥾 Sign up for the FREE First Steps Bootcamp: Take the first step to heal 👥 Explore Our Courses: Get the support you need to recover ⚠️Disclaimer: Our resources are curated by experts but do not substitute for professional therapy. If you need personalized help, please seek out a qualified therapist or counselor. If you are in crisis, contact emergency services in your area. Transparency note: Some links above and in the comments may be affiliate links, which allow us to continue providing valuable resources for your recovery journey.

    51 min
  4. Ep. 013 | Being Stuck In the Pain, Grief and Loss of the Betrayal

    Apr 27

    Ep. 013 | Being Stuck In the Pain, Grief and Loss of the Betrayal

    The pain of infidelity is like no other — and what you do with it shapes the rest of your life. In Episode 13, our expert therapists unpack why time alone doesn't heal this kind of wound and reveal the step most people miss on the path to true healing. Discover why "time heals all wounds" is a myth when it comes to the pain of infidelityLearn about the unique, lonely grief of betrayal — the kind there's no Hallmark card forFind the difference between grieving the loss and actually mourning it — and why one transforms you while the other keeps you stuck👀 WATCH the Episode 📞 +1 (737) 227-5014 Share a question for future episodes ‼️ Take the FREE Affair Analyzer: Understand your situation 🥾 Sign up for the FREE First Steps Bootcamp: Take the first step to heal 👥 Explore Our Courses: Get the support you need to recover ⚠️Disclaimer: Our resources are curated by experts but do not substitute for professional therapy. If you need personalized help, please seek out a qualified therapist or counselor. If you are in crisis, contact emergency services in your area. Transparency note: Some links above and in the comments may be affiliate links, which allow us to continue providing valuable resources for your recovery journey.

    1h 2m
  5. Ep. 012 | Does Porn Count As Cheating? Rediscovering True Intimacy

    Apr 13

    Ep. 012 | Does Porn Count As Cheating? Rediscovering True Intimacy

    If you’ve discovered your spouse is using porn, you might be asking if your pain is valid or if it’s "really" infidelity. You’re not alone. In episode 12, our expert therapists dive into this painful tension. Whether you are struggling with a long-term addiction, a different type of infidelity altogether, or wondering if recovery looks different for porn than a physical affair, we offer a path for you to find true intimacy—perhaps even for the very first time. Hear how porn is a "sanitized" yet still life-shattering form of betrayalDiscover the true impact of porn use on the individual and relationshipFind steps we can all take, regardless of the type of affair, to move towards true intimacy👀 WATCH the Episode 📞 +1 (737) 227-5014 Share a question for future episodes ‼️ Take the FREE Affair Analyzer: Understand your situation 🥾 Sign up for the FREE First Steps Bootcamp: Take the first step to heal 👥 Explore Our Courses: Get the support you need to recover ⚠️Disclaimer: Our resources are curated by experts but do not substitute for professional therapy. If you need personalized help, please seek out a qualified therapist or counselor. If you are in crisis, contact emergency services in your area. Transparency note: Some links above and in the comments may be affiliate links, which allow us to continue providing valuable resources for your recovery journey.

    59 min
  6. Ep. 011 | Is My Spouse Being Honest? Truth, Lies & Polygraphs

    Mar 30

    Ep. 011 | Is My Spouse Being Honest? Truth, Lies & Polygraphs

    Reaching "ground zero" is the only way to build a new relationship after the old one has crumbled—but how do you know if your spouse is finally telling the whole truth? In Episode 11, Peter F Daniels III (MSEE, LCSW-S, CSAT) joins our experts to navigate the complex world of disclosure and discovery, helping both the betrayed and the unfaithful reach a solid foundation and begin rebuilding something new. We explore: The trauma of “trickle truth” and the clinical role of polygraphs in disclosureHow to cope with the trauma of intrusive thoughts and triggersWhat to do if you are wrestling with hidden details or unsure how to divulge the truthPeter F Daniels III (MSEE, LCSW-S, CSAT) is an Affair Recovery Clinical Contributor and dedicated therapist who transitioned into the field following a profound personal and spiritual turning point within his own recovery journey in 2000. Peter is deeply passionate about guiding both men and couples through the complex wreckage of infidelity to find a sense of fullness and hope. In addition to co-owning Therapy Works ATX and founding a long-standing Austin nonprofit for the homeless, he designs specialized therapeutic tools for Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT) and is polygraph-certified. He longs to see individuals and couples navigate the trauma of betrayal with authenticity and resilience, ultimately helping them live "fully alive". 🌐 Find Peter at his clinical practice: https://www.therapyworksatx.com/ 📞 +1 (737) 227-5014 Share a question for future episodes ‼️ Take the FREE Affair Analyzer: Understand your situation 🥾 Sign up for the FREE First Steps Bootcamp: Take the first step to heal 👥 Explore Our Courses: Get the support you need to recover ⚠️Disclaimer: Our resources are curated by experts but do not substitute for professional therapy. If you need personalized help, please seek out a qualified therapist or counselor. If you are in crisis, contact emergency services in your area. Transparency note: Some links above and in the comments may be affiliate links, which allow us to continue providing valuable resources for your recovery journey.

    1h 5m
  7. Ep. 010 | The #1 Question: WHY Did the Affair Happen?

    Mar 16

    Ep. 010 | The #1 Question: WHY Did the Affair Happen?

    The question of "WHY" is often the greatest source of anguish for couples reeling from infidelity, yet it can also be the very path toward lasting healing. While you may never fully comprehend every detail, discovering the "why" is a critical step to getting your life and marriage back. In episode 10, we feature a long time friend and fellow Affair Recovery Clinical Contributor, Jessica McDaniel, LPC-S as she and our other therapists unpack:  Understanding the root causes of an affair, allowing the betrayed to find a way to trust againGoing backwards to help the unfaithful avoid relapse by learning from the pastHow both spouses can practice “compassionate curiosity” to understand the WHYJessica McDaniel, LPC-S has partnered with Affair Recovery for over a decade, serving couples at our 3-day EMS Weekend intensives alongside other clinical contributors. She provides support to women and couples who are looking for authentic, gospel- centered growth and change.  Follow Jessica McDaniel, LPC-S: 📸 Instagram: @mcdanielcounseling 🌐 Website: https://www.mcdanielcounseling.com 📞 +1 (737) 227-5014 Share a question for future episodes ‼️ Take the FREE Affair Analyzer: Understand your situation 🥾 Sign up for the FREE First Steps Bootcamp: Take the first step to heal 👥 Explore Our Courses: Get the support you need to recover ⚠️Disclaimer: Our resources are curated by experts but do not substitute for professional therapy. If you need personalized help, please seek out a qualified therapist or counselor. If you are in crisis, contact emergency services in your area. Transparency note: Some links above and in the comments may be affiliate links, which allow us to continue providing valuable resources for your recovery journey.

    50 min
  8. Ep. 009 | You Asked, We Answered: Trauma, Forgiveness & Anxiety

    Mar 2

    Ep. 009 | You Asked, We Answered: Trauma, Forgiveness & Anxiety

    How do you move forward when your marriage feels permanently tainted? Learn to navigate the grief of a shattered past while building a relationship worth staying for. In Episode 9, our experts answer a diverse set of questions:  How to forgive, even when your spouse isn’t willing to do the workThe trap and anxiety of comparing yourself to the affair partnerEstablishing relational safety necessary for recoveryPursuing your own healing even when your spouse refuses to do the work👀 WATCH the Episode 📞 +1 (737) 227-5014 Share a question for future episodes ‼️ Take the FREE Affair Analyzer: Understand your situation 🥾 Sign up for the FREE First Steps Bootcamp: Take the first step to heal 👥 Explore Our Courses: Get the support you need to recover ⚠️Disclaimer: Our resources are curated by experts but do not substitute for professional therapy. If you need personalized help, please seek out a qualified therapist or counselor. If you are in crisis, contact emergency services in your area. Transparency note: Some links above and in the comments may be affiliate links, which allow us to continue providing valuable resources for your recovery journey.

    50 min
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If your life has been shattered by infidelity, The Affair Recovery Podcast provides the help you need to get unstuck and move forward. Every episode features our expert therapists, each with decades of experience helping people heal and recover. We cut through the confusion around cheating by answering real listener-submitted questions. We tackle the toughest topics head-on, including betrayal trauma, sex, overcoming shame and anxiety, rebuilding trust in the marriage, setting crucial boundaries, navigating kids, forgiveness, faith and so much more. Whether you have been betrayed or unfaithful, whether you’re fighting for your marriage or just fighting for your life, this podcast provides the wisdom and actionable steps you need. Listen in, subscribe and get your life back. 

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    AffairRecovery.com
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
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