Betrayal: Weekly

In this special bonus episode of Betrayal, go behind the scenes with the Betrayal team featuring host Andrea Gunning and the producers, editors, and story team who brought Season 4 to life. This conversation took place on Beyond Betrayal, the official Substack of the Betrayal Podcast and Host Andrea Gunning. If you want to hear more conversations like this, subscribe for FREE today at: https://substack.com/@beyondbetrayal1 

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Betrayal Weekly is back for a brand-new season, starting August 7th. Every Thursday, hear first-person accounts of deception and double lives. But these aren’t just stories of destruction. They’re stories of survival, told by the people who lived through it. 

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Dr. Jennifer Freyd, the leading expert in betrayal trauma, breaks down what separates betrayal from other traumatic experiences.  For more on betrayal blindness, read Blind to Betrayal by Dr. Jennifer Freyd and Dr. Pamela Birrell. 

For more on institutional betrayal and institutional courage, check out the Center for Institutional Courage. 

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A return trip to Colorado Springs uncovers a new betrayal. A woman who had an affair with Joel shares her experience. Karoline and her kids redefine life as a family of three. 

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Curious about the psychology of pathological liars, Andrea talks with two leading experts. For more from Dr. Drew Curtis and Dr. Christian Hart, check out their book Big Liars: What Psychological Science Tells Us About Lying and How You Can Avoid Being Duped.

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Karoline unpacks her healing journey with Kristin Snowden, an expert in betrayal trauma recovery.  

For resources on betrayal trauma and more from Kristin Snowden, visit kristinsnowden.com.

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Joel Kern wasn’t alone in his bad behavior. More allegations of misconduct at the CSPD come to light.  

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The Betrayal Team investigates how Joel was able to walk away from the mess he created. 

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Joel goes to rehab in hopes of saving his career and his marriage. Karoline uncovers new information that further shocks family.

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Internal Affairs investigators question Joel on allegations of misconduct. Will he tell the truth? 

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Karoline reexamines her 20 years of marriage – the life she thought she was living, and the one her husband was hiding just under her nose.  

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The Kern family discovers what Joel was really doing on the clock. The investigation into his misconduct only scratches the surface.  

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Karoline built her life around her husband's career as a Colorado Springs police officer. The family was proud of his service, until they learned that the only person he was serving was himself.  

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Introducing Betrayal Season 4. Karoline Borega married a man of honor – a respected Colorado Springs Police officer. She knew there would be sacrifices to accommodate her husband’s career. But she had no idea that he was using his badge to fool everyone.  

This season, we expose a man who swore two sacred oaths—one to his badge, one to his bride—and broke them both. We follow Karoline as she questi...

A listener wrote to us with a heartbreaking question: What can I say to my friend who won’t leave an abuser? Is there anything I can say to get through to her?  

We bring on survivor Ashley Trujillo from Betrayal Season 2, who’s faced a similar choice, and therapist Jessica Baum to unpack the trauma, denial, and deep attachment that can keep people stuck.

For more on attachment and healing, check out Jessica Baum&r...

Clinical psychologist and applied neuroscientist Dr. Kate Truitt shares the powerful science behind telling your story as a method of healing from traumatic events.  

To access Dr. Truitt’s “CPR for the Amygdala” exercises, including mindful touch and cognitive distractions, visit Dr. Truitt’s YouTube channel or the free resources section at www.drkatetruitt.com.