Bookends of Recovery: A Podcast About Addiction, Betrayal Trauma & Healing
I share addiction recovery tools & betrayal trauma support so others don’t learn the hard way like I did. | Clean from my DOC for 30+ years | Healed from betrayal trauma after husband’s pornography addiction disclosure. | You’re not alone. Recovery is possible. I believe in you 🌻
Episodes
I think something that’s important to talk about is what happens after addiction disclosure. It was something I wasn’t even remotely prepared to experience. I didn’t expect the emotional chaos that happened in the weeks and months afterward. It was beyond overwhelming and confusing...but there was also hope.
If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy a...
Spring has always felt like the season of regrowth to me.
Every year when my daffodils bloom, I’m reminded of something I didn’t always believe was possible… my own healing.
In this brief announcement, I’m sharing a reflection on the quieter side of recovery, the small, steady shifts that don’t always feel like progress… but are.
If you’ve been feeling stuck, this is your reminder that growth is still happening.
So I’ll...
Today's episode is about what it felt like to discover my husband’s pornography addiction, the hypervigilance that followed, and how healing finally began.
If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,
Laura
Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained prof...
I share a recent moment when my brain went straight to panic mode during a simple disagreement, what that taught me about trauma footprints, and the gentle check-in tools that help me stay grounded.
If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,
Laura
Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I su...
Recovery and healing don’t have one ending. They have two bookends. One bookend is the moment that changed you. The other is the moment you chose differently.
One holds the addiction. The other holds the healing.
One holds the betrayal. The other holds the rebuilding.
Between those bookends? Your growth. Your awareness. Your tools. In today's episode, I share those those tools with a series of thought provoking qu...
A quick and gentle guided meditation to help you reconnect with your inner strength, especially during moments of fear, doubt, or overwhelm. This practice is about remembering who you are when things feel challenging.
If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,
Laura
Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacemen...
If you’re in recovery, loving someone with addiction, or healing from betrayal trauma, struggling with confidence is incredibly common. Learn how to rebuild it in today's episode.
If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,
Laura
Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I s...
Valentine’s week can be challenging for a lot of people.
But if you’re in a relationship with an addiction, especially pornography and/or sex and love addiction, it can feel even more overwhelming.
If you’re struggling this week, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to push your way through it. There are tools that can help you get through the week with a bit more steadiness and a lot more self-compassion. This e...
Have you ever felt that kind of internal chaos? The racing thoughts. The emotional whiplash. The urge to numb or fix something that isn’t yours to fix. That moment when fight, flight, freeze, or fawn kicks into overdrive.
Whether you’re in recovery or healing, these thoughts, feelings, and sensations are very common. Internal chaos is often our body’s way of telling us that our system is overwhelmed and needs suppor...
As promised...it's a workbook walkthrough for The Three Circles & CFT (You don't need the workbook to benefit from today's episode): The Three Circles are three nested circles that help you define:
• What you personally want to avoid
• What requires boundaries and awareness
• What actively supports your recovery or emotional wellbeing
They can be used by someone in addiction recovery, by lov...
In today's episode, I revisit The Three Circles and add in CFT. It creates structure without shame, boundaries without pressure, and awareness without rigidity. And when both partners use it, it becomes a shared language for healing instead of a battleground of expectations. A great episode for those in recovery and their loved ones. Stay tuned next week for the workbook walkthrough!
If you have any questions, ...
ARC is a three-step tool for moving through triggers in a way that supports your healing instead of overwhelming it. Today's episode is a workbook walkthrough, but you don't need it to enjoy the episode. I also share some exciting news!
If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,
Laura
Please note: This podcast is for education...
This week’s episode is focused on something I’m practicing this year: self-grace. It includes a workbook walkthrough.
I talk about how easy it is to slip into comparison, even when we’re doing something good for ourselves, and how that can quietly drain motivation, joy, and emotional balance. Then I walk you through a Self-Grace Check-In you can do with me in real time.
If you’ve been feeling “not enough,” behind, or ...
As the new year begins, many of us start hearing the familiar question: Should I make resolutions or set intentions? They may sound similar, but they come from very different places. Which one works best for you? With this workbook walkthrough: GROW!
And don't forget to join in on the AMA this week!
If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy an...
I’ll be off work next week and thought this would be a good time to open the floor for an AMA on my Reddit page.
If you’re newer here, I’m 30+ years clean from my drug of choice, married to someone recovering from PA/SLAA, and I’ve done my own healing after betrayal trauma. A lot of you are in one of those spaces…or going through more than one at the same time.
So, from 12/29/25–1/2/26, I’m hosting an Ask Me Anything.
...
In this guided meditation, you’re invited to slow down, breathe deeply, and release the weight you’ve been carrying.
I use gentle imagery and intentional breathing to help you exhale stress, let go of worries about the future, and loosen your grip on past regrets. There’s no pressure to fix anything and nothing to figure out, just a time to rest in the moment.
This episode is especially supportive if you’re feeling ov...
If you’ve ever felt like you’re living as different versions of yourself, this one’s for you. In this episode, I'm talking about compartmentalization and how it shows up in addiction and healing for both the person in recovery and the people who love them. Compartmentalization is a survival tool. It’s how we box off parts of ourselves to keep going when things feel overwhelming. Over time, though, it can quietl...
Stress sucks! Let's talk about ways to relieve it. This is part two of the walkthrough of my workbook, but don't worry, you do not need it in front of you to follow along. I’m going to walk you through the tools step by step, so you can just listen, or pause and write if you’d like. It covers gratitude, journaling, grounding exercises, boundaries, creating a safe space, and more!
Dealing with stress? Who isn't right? This is part one of the walkthrough of my workbook, but don't worry, you do not need it in front of you to follow along. I’m going to walk you through the tools step by step, so you can just listen, or pause and write if you’d like. It covers why we have stress, where we carry it, and, of course, exercises: The 6-Step Self-Check-In (Guided), Two-minute reset, moving th...
Gratitude isn’t about pretending everything’s fine. It’s about retraining your brain to notice what’s also true. It’s also about understanding, “Yes, this is hard, but look at all the good that’s still around me.” And that’s where the healing begins. Learn how in today's episode, including thought-provoking questions.
If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending ev...
Popular Podcasts
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Saskia Inwood woke up one morning, knowing her life would never be the same. The night before, she learned the unimaginable – that the husband she knew in the light of day was a different person after dark. This season unpacks Saskia’s discovery of her husband’s secret life and her fight to bring him to justice. Along the way, we expose a crime that is just coming to light. This is also a story about the myth of the “perfect victim:” who gets believed, who gets doubted, and why. We follow Saskia as she works to reclaim her body, her voice, and her life. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Please join our Substack for additional exclusive content, curated book recommendations, and community discussions. Sign up FREE by clicking this link Beyond Betrayal Substack. Join our community dedicated to truth, resilience, and healing. Your voice matters! Be a part of our Betrayal journey on Substack.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.