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Choose To Be with Choose Recovery Services; Betrayal Trauma Healing

Choose Recovery Services - Alana Gordon and Amie Woolsey
Betrayal Trauma
Mental Health
Somatic Healing
Attachment Theory
Addiction Recovery
Ketamine
Emotional Healing
Parenting
Mental Health Counseling
Infidelity
Addiction
Moralizing Emotions
PTSD
Depression
Boundaries
Relationships
Self-Compassion
Trauma
Emotional Awareness
Anxiety

Choose to Be is a podcast about healing, growth, and choosing recovery after betrayal trauma, sexual addiction, and infidelity. Hosts from Choose Recovery Services share insights on emotional healing, authentic relationships, and the journey of rebuilding trust. Learn tools for self-compassion, integrity, and trust-building as you heal from pain and reclaim hope, peace, and connection. Alana Gordo... more

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What happens after betrayal turns your life upside down? In this hope-filled episode, Amie and Alana talk with author and expert Tammy Gustafson, LPC, whose new book Broken to Brave maps out the four phases of healing after intimate betrayal.

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When betrayal trauma enters a relationship, the question “Should I stay or should I go?” becomes unavoidable—even if it feels terrifying to consider. In this episode, Amie explores trauma-informed ways to evaluate safety, patterns, repair, and whethe... more

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In this episode, Amie and Alana unpack what a couple check-in really is, why so many partners feel confused or re-injured during them, and how to structure check-ins in a way that protects emotional safety.

They discuss readiness, timing, frequency,... more

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Trauma lives in the body—sometimes long after the crisis ends. In this episode, nutritionist and trauma specialist Meg Bowman (MS, CNS, LDN, CHES) breaks down how food, stress, safety, and the nervous system are woven together.

You’ll learn why your... more

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Recent Guests

Meg Bowman
Author and licensed nutritionist and trauma expert
Nutrition Hive
Episode: This Is Your Body on Trauma: How Nutrition Creates Safety After Betrayal - with Meg Bowman
Kurtis Lee Thomas
Founder of Breathwork Detox Modality and Just Breathe Foundation
Just Breathe Foundation
Episode: The Power of Breathwork - with Kurtis Lee Thomas
Athina Chiron
Therapist and experienced in supporting individuals through healing from betrayal and trauma.
Episode: What Does "Doing the Work" Mean? - with Athina Chiron
Isy Williams
A full-time homeschool mom and coach, who shares her personal experience with betrayal trauma.
Choose Recovery Services
Episode: Finding Strength After Betrayal - with Isy Williams
Bronwyn Schweigerdt
Psychotherapist and anger expert
Episode: Being With Your Anger - with Bronwyn Schweigerdt
Alexandra Repke
Licensed psychologist specializing in personality disorders and addiction
Episode: Understanding Personality Disorders - With Alexandra Repke PhD, CSAT, C-PD, CAIMHP (Part 1)
Jared Rockwood
A therapist and polygraph examiner, nationally recognized leader in his field.
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Episode: Full Therapeutic Disclosures Part 6; The Role of Polygraphs
Sarah Morales
Deconstructing gaslighting guru
Episode: Take Back the Holidays - With Sarah Morales
Hallie Rodrik
Runs the podcast, Choosing To Stay
Choose Recovery Services
Episode: Courage To Thrive Intensive

Hosts

Alana Gordon
Host and Betrayal Coach with expertise in emotional support and healing from infidelity.
Amie Woolsey
Host and Betrayal Coach specializing in helping women recover from traumatic experiences.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 137 ratings
  • Thank you

    This is one of THE best podcasts on affair recovery. Especially with their Christian background. I have had so many lightbulb moments and tearful reactions. Thank you for ALL you do to help ❤️‍🩹

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lovely Laady
    United States5 months ago
  • So helpful

    Wonderful Podcast full of truth and empowering information. I’ve received alot of hope from this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AndiMDub
    United Statesa year ago
  • Much needed support!

    This podcast has been such a source of comfort to me. Knowing that there are strong, wise women out there who’ve been down this road is so valuable. Amy and Alana truly get the pain, they validate the feelings, and they provide context for wherever you are on this journey. I have listened and listened again… THANK YOU!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BURlistener
    United States2 years ago
  • I’m so happy I found this podcast!!

    I typed in healing after divorce and came across your channel. Listening to women share their stories from the other side of the season I am in right now has been so empowering. I am so broken and needed this 🙌🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Natasha Soto
    United States2 years ago
  • Helpful for addiction in any area!

    I am so grateful I found this podcast! So real and honest.. this is beneficial for healing in all areas of addiction and recovery!! Thank you both for your knowledge and dedication to sharing your experiences to help others see hope in their pain.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Suzzquzz
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners express immense gratitude for the supportive content and personal experiences shared by the hosts.
Many find the discussions to offer valuable tools and insights for personal growth, promoting overall emotional wellness.
The compassionate approach resonates strongly with women navigating betrayal trauma, encouraging community healing.

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This Is Your Body on Trauma: How Nutrition Creates Safety After Betrayal - with Meg Bowman
Q: How does trauma change the way that your nervous system influences your eating patterns?
Trauma alters hunger cues and can develop unsafe associations with food.
This Is Your Body on Trauma: How Nutrition Creates Safety After Betrayal - with Meg Bowman
Q: How often do you see nutrition as a missing piece with women that have experienced trauma?
Nutrition is usually one of the missing pieces and can model the behavior to identify needs and respond to them.
Finding Strength After Betrayal - with Isy Williams
Q: Can you talk more about that? How does one learn to be okay in the pain?
Sitting with the pain means allowing yourself to feel it, discover that it won't destroy you.
Finding Strength After Betrayal - with Isy Williams
Q: What would you say to the listeners that are like, okay, well, is there a right time to start down that path, to start discovering?
There is no timeframe; it's a personal journey.
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Q: Can you speak more to watching somebody like me go through it and what you noticed?
The process is uncomfortable when looking at places we typically try to block out, but the end result is often relief.

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Focusing on the journey of healing from betrayal trauma, a significant emphasis is placed on women's experiences with infidelity. Episodes provide insightful discussions with experts and survivors alike, sharing personal stories, practical tools, and strategies for recovery. The hosts, drawing from their backgrounds in counseling and coaching, aim to empower listeners by fostering self-validation and setting healthy boundaries. Unique elements include the integration of personal anecdotes alongside professional insights, contributing to a relatable and compassionate approach to trauma recovery and emotional well-being.

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Recent guests on Choose To Be include:

1. Meg Bowman
2. Kurtis Lee Thomas
3. Athina Chiron
4. Isy Williams
5. Bronwyn Schweigerdt
6. Alexandra Repke
7. Jared Rockwood
8. Sarah Morales

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