<![CDATA[Begin Together: For Couples Healing From Infidelity]]>If you have experienced trauma from sexual betrayal, you're in the right place. If you have been the betraying partner and you're ready to change, you're in the right place. This podcast is for couples who are on the road to healing from infidelity, Deceptive Sexuality Trauma and compulsive or entitled sexual behaviors.

]]>DesertBloomRecovery.orgRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:56:53 GMTFri, 13 Feb 2026 19:11:44 GMT60Jenae Lindsey<p>If you have experienced trauma from sexual betrayal, you're in the right place. If you have been the betraying partner and you're ready to change, you're in the right place. This podcast is for couples who are on the road to healing from infidelity, Deceptive Sexuality Trauma and compulsive or entitled sexual behaviors.</p>episodicJenae Lindseyjenae@desertbloomrecovery.orgno<![CDATA[Unpacking Dr. Omar Minwalla's White Paper: Ten Steps to Building a Secret Sexual Basement (Part 1)]]>https://minwallamodel.com/article/ten-steps-to-building-a-secret-sexual-basement/

Desertbloomrecovery.org/couplescoaching

]]>91e78a55-a592-4907-b85b-d684f6e0b767Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:58:12 GMT<p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://minwallamodel.com/article/ten-steps-to-building-a-secret-sexual-basement/" target="_blank">https://minwallamodel.com/article/ten-steps-to-building-a-secret-sexual-basement/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Desertbloomrecovery.org/couplescoaching" target="_blank">Desertbloomrecovery.org/couplescoaching</a></p><p></p>no00:44:2116Unpacking Dr. Omar Minwalla's White Paper: Ten Steps to Building a Secret Sexual Basement (Part 1)full<![CDATA[Boundaries After Betrayal with Dr. Rachel Augustus]]>www.minwallamodel.com

DesertBloomRecovery.org/couplescoaching

https://www.amazon.com/Book-Boundaries-Limits-That-Will/dp/0593448707

]]>bb458348-ec0e-4b27-8850-bd9f788a4e67Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:39:01 GMT<p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.minwallamodel.com" target="_blank">www.minwallamodel.com</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://DesertBloomRecovery.org/couplescoaching" target="_blank">DesertBloomRecovery.org/couplescoaching</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Book-Boundaries-Limits-That-Will/dp/0593448707" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Book-Boundaries-Limits-That-Will/dp/0593448707</a></p>no01:28:585Boundaries After Betrayal with Dr. Rachel Augustusfull<![CDATA[Understanding Nervous System Regulation After Deceptive Sexuality Trauma]]>https://www.desertbloomrecovery.org/couplescoaching

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In this episode, Jenae delves into the impact of trauma from sexual betrayal on the nervous system, exploring the Polyvagal Theory and practical tools for self-regulation and healing. It provides insights into understanding the body's response to trauma and offers actionable strategies for nervous system regulation and healing.

Takeaways

  • Understanding the impact of trauma on the nervous system
  • Practical tools for regulating the nervous system

Chapters

  • 00:00 Impact of Trauma on the Nervous System
  • 10:12 Polyvagal Theory and Nervous System Regulation
  • 20:23 Self-Regulation and Healing
  • 30:19 Practical Tools for Nervous System Regulation
]]>e93580a6-d698-475f-a27d-3bec1e5123aaFri, 06 Mar 2026 20:21:41 GMT<p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.desertbloomrecovery.org/couplescoaching" target="_blank">https://www.desertbloomrecovery.org/couplescoaching</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://minwallamodel.com/" target="_blank">https://minwallamodel.com/</a></p><p>In this episode, Jenae delves into the impact of trauma from sexual betrayal on the nervous system, exploring the Polyvagal Theory and practical tools for self-regulation and healing. It provides insights into understanding the body's response to trauma and offers actionable strategies for nervous system regulation and healing.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Understanding the impact of trauma on the nervous system</li><li>Practical tools for regulating the nervous system</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Impact of Trauma on the Nervous System</li><li>10:12 Polyvagal Theory and Nervous System Regulation</li><li>20:23 Self-Regulation and Healing</li><li>30:19 Practical Tools for Nervous System Regulation</li></ul>no00:30:3814Understanding Nervous System Regulation After Deceptive Sexuality Traumafull<![CDATA[Understanding Your Emotions]]>Resources: www.DesertBloomRecovery.org/couplescoaching

The podcast episode delves into the importance of understanding and processing emotions. It specifically addresses emotions in the context of relational betrayal and infidelity. It emphasizes the purpose of emotions, the need for emotional safety, and responding effectively to emotional pain. The episode also highlights the significance of emotional wounds, gentleness in recovery, and the support needed for the betrayed partner.

Takeaways

  • Understanding emotions is critical for healing from infidelity
  • Emotions are not the enemy and should be honored and processed
  • Feel it to heal it and name it to tame it
]]>37071f4c-1318-4806-8179-c4a082afeb21Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:55:16 GMT<p>Resources: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.DesertBloomRecovery.org/couplescoaching" target="_blank">www.DesertBloomRecovery.org/couplescoaching</a></p><p></p><p>The podcast episode delves into the importance of understanding and processing emotions. It specifically addresses emotions in the context of relational betrayal and infidelity. It emphasizes the purpose of emotions, the need for emotional safety, and responding effectively to emotional pain. The episode also highlights the significance of emotional wounds, gentleness in recovery, and the support needed for the betrayed partner.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Understanding emotions is critical for healing from infidelity</li><li>Emotions are not the enemy and should be honored and processed</li><li>Feel it to heal it and name it to tame it</li></ul>no00:26:5013Understanding Your Emotionsfull<![CDATA[Understanding Your Defenses]]>After the Affair: For Couples

https://www.desertbloomrecovery.org/couplescoaching

The podcast episode delves into the topics of defenses after infidelity, emotional responses, the differentiation between guilt and shame, and the importance of taking accountability and practicing change. It emphasizes the impact of emotionally heavy words and strong emotions on defense systems, the role of guilt as a gift for positive change, and the significance of accountability in personal growth and relationship healing.

Takeaways

  • Defense systems are activated by emotions
  • Accountability involves taking action
  • Guilt is a gift that allows us to be better and different, while shame hinders accountability.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Understanding Defense Systems and Emotional Responses
  • 07:11 Differentiating Between Guilt and Shame
  • 15:57 Taking Accountability and Practicing Change
]]>120037b3-4bfa-4500-aa71-a5c688c83f04Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:11:42 GMT<p>After the Affair: For Couples </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.desertbloomrecovery.org/couplescoaching" target="_blank">https://www.desertbloomrecovery.org/couplescoaching</a></p><p></p><p>The podcast episode delves into the topics of defenses after infidelity, emotional responses, the differentiation between guilt and shame, and the importance of taking accountability and practicing change. It emphasizes the impact of emotionally heavy words and strong emotions on defense systems, the role of guilt as a gift for positive change, and the significance of accountability in personal growth and relationship healing.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Defense systems are activated by emotions</li><li>Accountability involves taking action</li><li>Guilt is a gift that allows us to be better and different, while shame hinders accountability.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Understanding Defense Systems and Emotional Responses</li><li>07:11 Differentiating Between Guilt and Shame</li><li>15:57 Taking Accountability and Practicing Change</li></ul>no00:25:1712Understanding Your Defensesfull<![CDATA[Understanding the Basement ]]>The podcast episode introduces the concept of healing from infidelity and deceptive sexuality trauma. It explores the metaphor of the 'Secret Sexual Basement' and its impact on both partners. The episode emphasizes the importance of accurate naming and treatment, as well as the hope for healing and recovery.

Takeaways

  • Deceptive Sexuality Trauma
  • The Secret Sexual Basement

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Healing from Infidelity
  • 07:02 The Impact of Discovery on Both Partners
  • 13:44 The Importance of Accurate Naming and Treatment
  • 20:26 Hope for Healing and Recovery

Resources for Couples: https://minwallamodel.com/

https://www.desertbloomrecovery.org/couplescoaching

]]>ac61e6ca-cf1f-4f10-988a-98f227a1e396Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:32:55 GMT<p>The podcast episode introduces the concept of healing from infidelity and deceptive sexuality trauma. It explores the metaphor of the 'Secret Sexual Basement' and its impact on both partners. The episode emphasizes the importance of accurate naming and treatment, as well as the hope for healing and recovery.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Deceptive Sexuality Trauma</li><li>The Secret Sexual Basement</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Healing from Infidelity</li><li>07:02 The Impact of Discovery on Both Partners</li><li>13:44 The Importance of Accurate Naming and Treatment</li><li>20:26 Hope for Healing and Recovery</li></ul><p></p><p>Resources for Couples: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://minwallamodel.com/" target="_blank">https://minwallamodel.com/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.desertbloomrecovery.org/couplescoaching" target="_blank">https://www.desertbloomrecovery.org/couplescoaching</a></p>no00:23:0211Understanding the Basement full