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February 16, 2023 61 mins

We have Leighanna Nordstrom back by popular demand! Today we are talking about a very controversial and complicated topic - affairs. More specifically, why do they happen, and how do you move toward healing and repair? 

Leighanna is the owner of Break the Mold Therapy, a virtual private practice in Colorado. She is a relationship and sex therapist who specializes in betrayal repairs, kink/BDSM, non-monogamy, and queer issues. Her goal is to help people unlearn problematic beliefs, values, and patterns by exploring the truths around sex positivity and wellness in a safe and non-judgmental way.

If you have friends or loved ones facing this challenge, please share this episode!


In this podcast episode:

03:00 - What is an affair?

04:50 - What causes an affair? 

11:30 - What leads someone to have an affair?

14:00 - What Affair Repair looks like

18:30 - Practicing relationships is practicing communication

20:30 - 5 major Don'ts after an affair

29:00 - Nobody knows enough to pass judgment

35:00 - Your pleasure is your responsibility

37:00 - Steps to recovering from an affair

43:00 - Top 5 Do's in Affair Repair

58:00 - The last powerful takeaway

01:00:30 - Leighanna's programs


You can reach Leighanna Nordstrom on:
www.breakthemoldtherapy.com



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