Matt and Katie Davis

Supported Sobriety

Matt and Katie Davis

  • Ep. 67 Are You Victimizing Yourself?

Ep. 67 Are You Victimizing Yourself?

Wednesday 24th September 2025

Explore the victim-villain-savior cycle and learn how to reclaim your power in healing from betrayal with Katie Davis.
29 minutes
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Supported Sobriety
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Matt and Katie Davis
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Breaking Free: Reclaiming Power from the Victim-Villain-Savior Cycle

Episode Overview

  • Understanding the victim-villain-savior cycle can help break patterns of blame.
  • Healing from betrayal requires taking personal responsibility.
  • Relying on external saviours can hinder personal growth.
  • Reclaiming power involves becoming the hero of your own story.
  • Reflecting on one's role in relationship dynamics is crucial for healing.
"No one else is coming to save you. You get to be the hero in your story."
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? In this episode of Supported Sobriety, Katie Davis explores the intriguing dynamics of the victim-villain-savior cycle and how it can trap individuals in a loop of blame and inaction. Katie shares her personal journey of overcoming betrayal and finding peace despite her husband's struggles with pornography addiction. With warmth and honesty, she discusses how women often unknowingly place themselves in a victim role, waiting for their husbands to change.
Katie highlights the importance of taking responsibility for one's own healing and breaking free from the cycle that keeps many stuck. She encourages listeners to stop looking for external saviours and to instead become the heroes of their own stories. Katie's relatable anecdotes and practical advice make this episode a must-listen for anyone grappling with betrayal or addiction in their relationships.
As you listen, you'll be inspired to reflect on your own experiences and consider how you can reclaim your power. Ready to step into your own strength?
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