BEAUTY BEYOND BETRAYAL - Heal from Betrayal, Affair Recovery, Betrayal Trauma Recovery
Hope and Healing for Christian Women Have you just found out your husband has sexually betrayed you? Do you feel like the pain will never end? Are you so overwhelmed that you just don’t know how to navigate through the trauma it has brought upon you? Do you feel like you will never trust anyone ever again? In this podcast you will find biblical guidance, pure honesty and tactical solutions that will help you heal from the betrayal of an affair. My mission is to help you heal from the devastation, rebuild trust, and rise in confidence so you can find your identity after marital betrayal. If you’re ready to rise above the heartbreak, trauma, and devastation to a place of hope and restoration - then you’re in the right place. Hey Beautiful, I’m Lisa, Warrior of God, Wife, Mom, “Gigi” to 5 really rockin grands and your Christian Trauma Coach. When I married my knight in shining armor, I was certain we were both happily in love. Everyone looked at us as the storybook couple. We were living the dream, or so I thought. Then the unimaginable happened. My world imploded. In an instant, my life, my marriage, my confidence was shattered into a million pieces when I discovered my husband was having an affair. The devastation was beyond words. “How could he do this to me?!” “Why?!” “Was this my fault?” “How will I ever get over this?” The questions swirled chaotically in my head. Meanwhile, my heart wondered if I would ever stop hurting, “Will this pain ever go away?” I felt lost, alone, and confused. I didn’t know where to turn or what to do. But I knew I needed a plan. I’ve been where you are Beautiful. I know the pain and devastation sexual betrayal brings into your life. I know the agony of having the one you love so dearly betray you at the deepest level. But I also know the hope and healing that awaits you. I know just how faithful God is to restore to an even BETTER YOU! The journey from devastation to restoration has not been easy, but God has held my hand, and even carried me at times along the way. He showed me the way to true healing, helped me develop a plan, and I rediscovered the beautiful woman He created me to be. I’ve learned that our pain, though it is great, has a greater purpose. My tragedy is now my triumph. And I have the greatest privilege of offering hope and healing to Christian Women who suffer enormous trauma and loss by the impact of marital betrayal. If you are ready to heal the devastation from betrayal, rebuild trust in yourself and others, learn proven techniques that will help you release the trauma that has you stuck, and rise in confidence as a Beautiful woman of God - this podcast is definitely for you! So, grab your favorite latte or a glass of wine, pull up a chair and focus on yourself for a few minutes. Let’s dive into what it really means to rise up from the ashes of betrayal and loss into a life you desire. Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lisajlimehouse/ Follow me on FB: https://www.facebook.com/LJLimehouse/ Join the Sisterhood: https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautybeyondbetrayal
Episodes
Traditional marriage counseling can actually make things worse after infidelity — but trauma-informed, Christ-centered couples therapy can transform your marriage from brokenness to breakthrough.
In this episode, Lisa explains why the wrong kind of therapy can re-traumatize the betrayed spouse, and how to find the right kind of help that honors your faith and your healing journey.
Learn how her Marriage Redesigned program helps cou...
When a pastor commits adultery, the fallout ripples through marriages, ministries, and entire faith communities. But does moral failure mean permanent disqualification—or can God truly redeem what’s been broken?
In this powerful episode, Lisa unpacks what Scripture teaches about restoration after adultery, the difference between forgiveness and fitness for leadership, and the slow, sacred process of repentance, accountability, and ...
Ever wonder why you didn’t see the betrayal coming—or why you feel so angry now that you know the truth?
In today's episode of Beauty Beyond Betrayal, we’re diving deep into betrayal blindness—a term developed by Dr. Jennifer Freyd as part of Betrayal Trauma Theory. You’ll discover how this unconscious survival mechanism causes many women to “not know” what’s happening right in front of them when infidelity or deception is taking p...
What Exactly Is an Emotional Affair? Understanding the Hidden Betrayal That Can Destroy a Marriage
Emotional affairs can be just as devastating as physical ones—because they break trust where it matters most: the heart. In this powerful 20-minute episode, betrayal trauma expert Lisa Limehouse unpacks what an emotional affair really is, how it begins, and why secrecy and misplaced emotional energy can fracture a marriage long befor...
Why Am I Experiencing Physical Symptoms Like Anxiety, Insomnia, or Nausea After Betrayal?
Your body remembers what your mind can’t process.
In this episode, Lisa unpacks how betrayal trauma impacts your nervous system and why symptoms like anxiety, insomnia, or nausea are actually normal trauma responses—not signs of weakness.
Discover how somatic and biblical healing can bring peace back to your body, restore your sleep, and help...
What’s the Difference Between Forgiveness and Reconciliation After Betrayal?
Forgiveness and reconciliation are not the same thing—especially when you’re healing from infidelity, sexual betrayal, or broken trust. In this powerful episode, Lisa unpacks the biblical difference between letting go and rebuilding trust after betrayal.
You’ll learn what true forgiveness means (and what it doesn’t), how reconciliation requires repentance ...
Can the unfaithful truly recover from sexual betrayal? In this powerful mini episode, Lisa dives into one of the most misunderstood questions in the healing journey after infidelity.
So often, the spotlight shines on the betrayed spouse—and rightfully so. But the truth is, the unfaithful spouse also carries deep emotional, spiritual, and psychological wounds that must be addressed if true transformation is ever going to happen.
Lis...
After betrayal, fear and anxiety can feel like constant companions—keeping you up at night, flooding your thoughts, and robbing you of peace. But what if one of the most powerful healing tools was already in your hands?
In this episode, Lisa shares how journaling can help you process fears and worries, release trauma from your body, and renew your mind through God’s truth. Backed by the latest research from Dr. James Pennebaker (Un...
When your marriage has been shattered by infidelity or sexual addiction, you don’t just feel heartbroken—you feel unsafe, disoriented, and disconnected from your own body and faith. That’s the power of betrayal trauma—it impacts your brain, your nervous system, and your spirit.
In this episode, Lisa Limehouse—betrayal trauma and infidelity recovery specialist—explains how trauma-informed care can help you heal the whole person: min...
Betrayal trauma leaves deep emotional and spiritual wounds — but healing is possible. In this powerful episode, Lisa shares five evidence-based, biblically grounded strategies to help you begin recovering from the devastation of betrayal.
You’ll learn how to:
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Rebuild safety and stability after betrayal
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Reconnect with your true identity in Christ
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Process your pain instead of numbing it
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Set healthy boundaries that protec...
Grief is often misunderstood in the healing journey after betrayal—but it’s absolutely essential. In this episode, Lisa unpacks why grief plays such a central role in recovery from betrayal trauma.
When infidelity or sexual addiction is exposed, the betrayed spouse isn’t just grieving an event—she’s grieving the loss of the marriage she thought she had, the loss of safety and security, the loss of identity as a cherished wife, and...
Why do some men betray the ones they love while others remain faithful? In this 12-minute mini-teaching, betrayal trauma specialist Lisa Limehouse breaks down the five core reasons men cheat—using the latest neuroscience, research, and biblical truth to uncover what’s really behind infidelity.
You’ll learn how unhealed childhood wounds, emotional immaturity, lack of integrity, poor self-regulation, and disconnection from God create...
In this mini episode, Lisa answers one powerful question: How does betrayal trauma differ from other traumas?
Betrayal trauma isn’t like any other kind of pain — it strikes at the very foundation of safety, trust, and identity within your most intimate relationship. When the one who vowed to love and protect you becomes the one who causes the deepest wound, it shatters more than your heart — it shakes your entire sense of reality.
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When betrayal hits, it doesn’t just break your heart—it plants toxic beliefs in your mind. Maybe you’ve caught yourself thinking, “I wasn’t enough,” “I’ll never be able to trust again,” or “My future is ruined.” These lies feel real, but they are not the truth of who you are in Christ.
In this episode of Beauty Beyond Betrayal, Lisa unpacks the top three destructive beliefs betrayed spouses often take on after infidelity or sexual ...
What really happens to a marriage after infidelity, porn addiction, or emotional affairs?
In this eye-opening episode, betrayal recovery expert Lisa Limehouse breaks down the connection between sexual addiction, emotional affairs, pornography, and the impact of betrayal trauma on both spouses. You’ll gain biblical insight, clinical truth, and practical steps for healing after betrayal.
Lisa shares:
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What betrayal trauma is and...
When betrayal shatters your marriage, trust doesn’t automatically come back with time—it must be rebuilt with intention. In this episode of Beauty Beyond Betrayal, Lisa unpacks the critical difference between blind trust and informed trust.
You’ll learn why blind trust leaves you vulnerable, what informed trust actually looks like, and six powerful steps to begin rebuilding confidence in your spouse after infidelity or betrayal.
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In this episode of Beauty Beyond Betrayal, Lisa speaks directly to the unfaithful spouse about one of the biggest misconceptions after infidelity: the idea that respect will automatically return just because you’re “good now.”
Lisa unpacks what true respect is—and what it isn’t—why betrayal shatters respect in marriage, and why being “good” for a short season isn’t enough to restore it. You’ll discover five powerful, biblical steps...
How can you reconcile with a husband who cheated and broke your heart into a trillion pieces? In this episode of Beauty Beyond Betrayal, Lisa unpacks one of the hardest questions betrayed wives face.
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Why betrayal through infidelity or pornography is so devastating to a woman’s heart.
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Why you cannot reconcile with the old man who betrayed you—but only with a husband who has experienced true transformation in Christ...
When betrayal first hits, the shock is overwhelming—you feel frozen, gasping for air, and wondering if life will ever feel normal again. That’s the power of trauma: it shakes your very foundation.
But here’s the hope—God can bring you through it. In today’s episode, Lisa walks you through 5 signs you’re moving from the shock of betrayal into true healing. You’ll discover how to recognize emotional progress, why your brain and nervo...
After betrayal, trust can feel impossible to rebuild. But here’s the truth: trust isn’t restored through perfection—it’s rebuilt through consistency.
In this episode of Beauty Beyond Betrayal, Lisa dives into why consistency matters more than perfection when it comes to rebuilding trust after infidelity. You’ll discover:
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Why trust is essential to a thriving marriage after betrayal
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The difference between trying to be “perfec...
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