Cheating and Healing: Trust Rebuilding in Relationships
Episode Overview
Cheating can be a coping mechanism or addiction. Recovery requires commitment from both partners. Empathy and understanding are key to healing. Somatic therapy can aid in emotional recovery. Psychedelic retreats may help reconnect couples.
I define cheating as anything you wouldn't do if your partner was sat there next to you.
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? Dive into the complexities of betrayal, addiction, and rebuilding trust in relationships with Valeria Teles as she chats with Nicola Beer, a seasoned relationship and trauma therapist. Nicola shares her expertise on why people cheat, even when love is present, and how couples can heal after trust is shattered. With over two decades of experience, Nicola sheds light on cheating as a coping mechanism, sometimes akin to an addiction.
She provides insights into the emotional, psychological, and relational impacts of infidelity and offers practical advice on recovery. Nicola’s unique approach blends somatic therapy and conscious relationship work, often incorporating psychedelic retreats to aid healing. Her stories are peppered with personal experiences and professional wisdom, making the conversation relatable and engaging. Nicola emphasises the importance of empathy and understanding in overcoming betrayal, revealing that recovery is possible with commitment and action. So, what does it take to mend broken trust?
This episode is a heartfelt exploration of human relationships and the path to healing. Ready to learn more about navigating these turbulent waters?