Choose To Be with Choose Recovery Services; Betrayal Trauma Healing

What does real healing look like? This week Alana welcomes Athina Chiron to the podcast. Athina shares her deeply personal journey from trauma survivor to healing professional. 

Athina offers a raw and honest look at what healing actually feels like day-to-day. She breaks down the myth that healing has a finish line and instead reframes it as an ongoing journey of growth, renegotiation, and moving toward life.

Athina Chiron is a coac...

Are you caught in a cycle of stress and trauma? In this episode, Amie dives into the symbolism of isometric workouts as it relates to the deep, quiet strength needed for healing trauma and regulating the nervous system. 

Drawing from her own experiences and client stories, Amie offers insights into recognizing dysregulation and nurturing a resilient, self-trusting nervous system. 

Tune in to uncover:

• How isometric workouts mirror ...

Do you wish you could stop caring so much because your empathy has been used against you? If you’re exhausted from carrying everyone else’s emotions while your own needs go unmet, this episode is for you. 

Learn why your empathy isn’t a flaw that needs fixing–it’s a gift that needs protecting. Discover the difference between healthy empathy and survival-mode hypervigilance, and get practical tools to create boundaries that honor you...

Recovery isn’t just about stopping harmful behaviors - it’s about rediscovering your authentic self. This week Alana explores how trauma disconnects us from who we really are and offers hope for reclaiming your true identity.

What you’ll learn:

• Why recovery is about becoming, not just stopping

• How trauma disconnects us from our true identity

• Practical steps for rediscovering yourself

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• Revive and Thrive Women’s Inte...

Do you feel like you and your partner are on different pages in your healing journey? In this episode, Alana tackles the challenges faced when one partner believes they've done “enough” healing while the other still feels the relationship isn't whole. 

Listen to understand:

• The complexity and layers of the healing process

• The importance of clear communication and setting boundaries

• How to navigate moments of plateau in your...

What happens when recovery focuses solely on stopping harmful behaviors but ignores the deeper work of connection? Stephen Thomas (coach at Choose Recovery Services) joins Alana this week and reveals why true sexual health must include your partner's experience and input. This conversation challenges conventional recovery approaches and offers a roadmap to the intimacy we all crave.

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Is your relationship leaving you feeling confused and hurt? This week, Alana explores subtle and overt forms of abuse, emotional turmoil, and the challenges of recognizing harmful patterns. 

Listen to learn:

• How to recognize different forms of abuse

• Why it's hard to accept abuse 

• Practical steps for beginning the process of healing from abuse

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This week Amie welcomes Isy Williams to the podcast! Isy is a coach with Choose Recovery Services. She has a background in sociology and counseling and has personal experience with betrayal trauma and recovery.

Isy shares her journey from the devastating early stages of discovery to finding new strength and resilience on the other side of trauma. She offers hope to those wondering what life after betrayal can look like showing that ...

Are you confused about whether your partner can help you in your healing journey or if you need to do it alone? This powerful episode breaks down the myth that it's an either/or situation.

 Alana and her guest Luke Gordon (Executive Director of Choose Recovery Services and host of the Beyond the Facade podcast) dive deep into the three essential ways partners can support healing—emotional availability, accountabili...

Are you struggling with patience in your recovery journey? This week Amie and Alana delve into the nuanced concept of patience, its role in healing from betrayal, and how to cultivate it healthily. 

Learn to balance patience with reality, recognize unhealthy patterns, and empower yourself to know when your patience is being honored and when it’s not.

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• Should I Stay Or Go? Struggling with whether to stay in your...

How do couples navigate shared grief and rebuild their relationship after betrayal? This week Amie and Alana explore the phases of healing, particularly focusing on shared grief in Phase Two. 

Listen in as Alana shares a personal example of shared grief in her life, and learn how grieving together can create greater empathy, emotional stability, and a stronger partnership.

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• Believing in You - In this program Amie teac...

Are you struggling with acceptance in your grief journey? This week Amie and Alana delve into the often-overlooked, cyclical nature of acceptance when it comes to betrayal trauma. 

Listen in as they share personal stories and practical advice on learning to face reality, validate your experiences, and ultimately, return to a place of self-trust.

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• On Grief and Grieving by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and David Kes...

Are you struggling with the overwhelming emotions of grief? In this episode, Amie and Alana dive deep into the complexities of grief and explore practical strategies to manage its intensity. 

They discuss the importance of grounding techniques, pacing oneself, and the dual awareness concept to navigate through grief in a healthy and balanced way. Listen in for insightful advice on moving forward without drowning in your emotions.

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Have you ever felt like grief is more complicated than it seems? This week Amie and Alana delve into the hidden aspects of grief, especially when it comes from betrayal. 

From mourning the future you envisioned to grieving the loss of self and delayed grief, we explore the intricacies of each. Learn how to recognize these overlooked pieces and find validation on your healing journey.

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• Reality Collapse a...

Have you ever wondered if true healing is possible after trauma? This week, join us as Akary (Emotional Biohacker and founder of Uhkare Mind Body Soul) shares her transformative journey from corporate stress to understanding the interconnectedness of mind, body, and soul. 

Learn about the significance of nervous system regulation, the power of breathwork, and how to rebuild your foundation after betrayal. Dive into a holistic...

Are you stuck replaying painful memories and wondering how to find peace? In this episode, Amie uncovers why rumination happens and how it serves as a protective mechanism for the mind. 

Discover practical tools to break free from its grip, validate your emotions, and reclaim your present. 

Book a session with Amie to learn how Brainspotting can support you on your healing journey.

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• ⁠Unmasked: Paths to Authentic...

This week we are pleased to welcome Bronwyn Schweigerdt, a psychotherapist and anger expert, who explores the intricate relationship between anger and shame. 

Through personal stories and practical exercises, discover the health impacts of suppressed anger and how to develop a healthier relationship with your emotions. 

Connect with Bronwyn through her website, podcast (Angry at the Right Things), or YouTube channel....

Are you unsure about the type of therapy you need after betrayal? Join Amie and Alana this week as they discuss the critical differences between traditional marriage therapy and affair recovery support. 

Discover why it’s essential to have a therapist who is trained in betrayal trauma and learn how to find the right therapeutic path for healing.

Coming up!

• ⁠Unmasked: Paths to Authentic Masculinity for Men⁠⁠ - This is a four...

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Are you struggling to trust your own reality in a relationship? In this powerful episode, Alana explores how we sometimes abandon our truth to align with our partner’s version of reality, when dealing with betrayal trauma.

Understand why this happens and learn practical strategies to reclaim your ...