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Sanity After Betrayal by Dr. Trish Leigh
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This Podcast is created by Dr. Trish Leigh & Co.. Dr. Trish, a Cognitive Neuroscientist, runs a non-profit organization that helps men stop watching porn and acting out sexually.
This channel is dedicated to women who get hurt from sexual betrayal, whether that be porn use or sexual acting out behaviors, or affairs.
We are here to give you the tools to grow and strengthen your journey. We would not wish this experience on anyone because we know firsthand how hard it is on the soul. But, after successfully healing, we also know how important it is for you to learn the strategies that you need for your own healing. This is the best hope for repairing your relationship or moving on in happiness. We are here to help, and we know exactly what to do.
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Episode #17: When the Person You Loved Becomes the Trigger
Oct 2600:07:00Tap to summarizeWhen the Person You Loved Becomes the Trigger When the person you loved becomes the one who hurts you, your whole body feels it. The safety that once lived in their arms now feels like danger, and that confusion runs deep in your nervous system. You’re not weak for missing them or for feeling torn—your brain is simply trying to make sense of two truths at once: love and fear. That’s the paradox of betrayal trauma.Healing starts when you learn to feel safe again inside your own body. When you breathe through the trigger, when you pause before reacting, when you remember that your safety doesn’t live in someone else—it lives in you. Your brain can rewire for peace, your heart can steady, and your self can come back online. Dr. Trish Leigh can walk beside you through that process with neuroscience-based tools, brain mapping, and gentle guidance. You’re not alone in this. Visit drtrishleigh.com and click "For Partners” to start your healing journey with Sanity After Betrayal.This channel will provide you with the motivation and inspiration to gain the strength you need to make it through difficult times in your relationship. I know this sounds cliche... but, you can become stronger and healthier than ever and do what is necessary to repair your relationship or realize you need to move on, both with love in your heart. Sexual betrayal is hard, so hard. But, recovery is incredibly worth it. You can do it. We can help. This channel is perfect for you if:🎯 Your partner watches porn, and you don't know what to do.🎯 Your partner struggles with compulsive sexual behaviors.🎯 You have suffered an affair in your relationship. And more.Listen now to see what your Sanity After Betrayal Coach says about helping you heal your brain and life after betrayal. ❤️Need support? Check out the Sanity After Betrayal Program:👉 https://sanityafterbetrayal.com/programs/ Schedule a complimentary consultation with SAB Coach Jamie Watson:👉 https://calendly.com/jamie-consult/15min_consults #whatisbetrayaltrauma #myhusbandwatchesporn #traumarecovery #healfrombetrayaltrauma #betrayaltrauma #betrayaltraumarecovery #Icantstopthinkingofmyhusbandwatchingporn #betrayatraumarecovery #husbandpornaddiction #husband...
Transcribe →Episode #16: When the Person You Loved Becomes the Trigger
Oct 1900:19:00Tap to summarizeWhen the Person You Loved Becomes the Trigger When the person you loved becomes the one who hurts you, your whole body feels it. The safety that once lived in their arms now feels like danger, and that confusion runs deep in your nervous system. You’re not weak for missing them or for feeling torn—your brain is simply trying to make sense of two truths at once: love and fear. That’s the paradox of betrayal trauma.Healing starts when you learn to feel safe again inside your own body. When you breathe through the trigger, when you pause before reacting, when you remember that your safety doesn’t live in someone else—it lives in you. Your brain can rewire for peace, your heart can steady, and your self can come back online. Dr. Trish Leigh can walk beside you through that process with neuroscience-based tools, brain mapping, and gentle guidance. You’re not alone in this. Visit drtrishleigh.com and click “For Partners” to start your healing journey with Sanity After Betrayal.This channel will provide you with the motivation and inspiration to gain the strength you need to make it through difficult times in your relationship. I know this sounds cliche... but, you can become stronger and healthier than ever and do what is necessary to repair your relationship or realize you need to move on, both with love in your heart. Sexual betrayal is hard, so hard. But, recovery is incredibly worth it. You can do it. We can help. This channel is perfect for you if:🎯 Your partner watches porn, and you don't know what to do.🎯 Your partner struggles with compulsive sexual behaviors.🎯 You have suffered an affair in your relationship. And more.Listen now to see what your Sanity After Betrayal Coach says about helping you heal your brain and life after betrayal. ❤️Need support? Check out the Sanity After Betrayal Program:👉 https://sanityafterbetrayal.com/programs/ Schedule a complimentary consultation with SAB Coach Jamie Watson:👉 https://calendly.com/jamie-consult/15min_consults #whatisbetrayaltrauma #myhusbandwatchesporn #traumarecovery #healfrombetrayaltrauma #betrayaltrauma #betrayaltraumarecovery #Icantstopthinkingofmyhusbandwatchingporn #betrayatraumarecovery #husbandpornaddiction #husband...
Transcribe →Episode #15: The Addiction to Answers: Why You Can’t Stop Investigating — Sanity After Betrayal by Dr. Trish Leigh
Oct 1200:19:00Tap to summarizeYou’re not crazy for checking his phone again, rereading old texts, or connecting dots that don’t even exist. You’re chemically caught. 🧠 After betrayal, your brain’s dopamine and cortisol loops keep you trapped in obsession, searching for answers that never satisfy. It’s not weakness—it’s your nervous system begging for safety.In this episode of Sanity After Betrayal, I’ll help you understand why your brain becomes addicted to answers after betrayal and how to break free from the obsession loop without abandoning your intuition. You’ll learn how to calm your system, rebuild trust in yourself, and find peace in not knowing every detail. The Addiction to Answers: Why You Can’t Stop Investigating 🎧Listen to the full episode: Sanity After Betrayal by Dr. Trish Leigh, The Addiction to Answers: Why You Can’t Stop Investigating.This channel will provide you with the motivation and inspiration to gain the strength you need to make it through difficult times in your relationship. I know this sounds cliche... but, you can become stronger and healthier than ever and do what is necessary to repair your relationship or realize you need to move on, both with love in your heart. Sexual betrayal is hard, so hard. But, recovery is incredibly worth it. You can do it. We can help. This channel is perfect for you if:🎯 Your partner watches porn, and you don't know what to do.🎯 Your partner struggles with compulsive sexual behaviors.🎯 You have suffered an affair in your relationship. And more.Listen now to see what your Sanity After Betrayal Coach says about helping you heal your brain and life after betrayal. ❤️Need support? Check out the Sanity After Betrayal Program:👉 https://sanityafterbetrayal.com/programs/ Schedule a complimentary consultation with SAB Coach Jamie Watson:👉 https://calendly.com/jamie-consult/15min_consults #whatisbetrayaltrauma #myhusbandwatchesporn #traumarecovery #healfrombetrayaltrauma #betrayaltrauma #betrayaltraumarecovery #Icantstopthinkingofmyhusbandwatchingporn #betrayatraumarecovery #husbandpornaddiction #husband...
Transcribe →Episode #14: Why Betrayers Betray: Narcissism, Red Flags, and How to Stay Calm While Setting Boundaries
Oct 500:24:01Tap to summarizeWhy does someone who says they love you betray you—and then turn around and blame you for it? 💔 In this episode of Sanity After Betrayal, Dr. Trish Leigh breaks down the neuroscience of betrayal: from narcissism and red flags 🚩 to shame loops, dopamine dependency, and why your nervous system feels hijacked in the aftermath.Why Betrayers Betray: Narcissism, Red Flags, and How to Stay Calm While Setting Boundaries 👉 You’ll learn how to recognize what’s really going on in his brain, why it’s not your fault, and most importantly—how you can stay calm, set firm boundaries, and rebuild safety for yourself. 🧠✨ Your healing isn’t about fixing him. It’s about reclaiming your strength, your clarity, and your future.This channel will provide you with the motivation and inspiration to gain the strength you need to make it through difficult times in your relationship. I know this sounds cliche... but, you can become stronger and healthier than ever and do what is necessary to repair your relationship or realize you need to move on, both with love in your heart. Sexual betrayal is hard, so hard. But, recovery is incredibly worth it. You can do it. We can help. This channel is perfect for you if:🎯 Your partner watches porn, and you don't know what to do.🎯 Your partner struggles with compulsive sexual behaviors.🎯 You have suffered an affair in your relationship. And more.Listen now to see what your Sanity After Betrayal Coach says about helping you heal your brain and life after betrayal. ❤️Need support? Check out the Sanity After Betrayal Program:👉 https://sanityafterbetrayal.com/programs/ Schedule a complimentary consultation with SAB Coach Jamie Watson:👉 https://calendly.com/jamie-consult/15min_consults #whatisbetrayaltrauma #myhusbandwatchesporn #traumarecovery #healfrombetrayaltrauma #betrayaltrauma #betrayaltraumarecovery #Icantstopthinkingofmyhusbandwatchingporn #betrayatraumarecovery #husbandpornaddiction #husband...
Transcribe →Episode #13: Infidelity vs Sex & Love Addiction: Why Betrayal Lives in Your Nervous System
Sep 2900:18:46Tap to summarizeInfidelity hurts no matter what—but not all betrayal looks the same. Sometimes it’s a conscious choice. Other times, it’s a brain hijacked by sex, love, or porn addiction. Either way, your nervous system feels the impact as betrayal trauma—leaving you anxious, hypervigilant, and questioning your own reality.Infidelity vs Sex & Love Addiction: Why Betrayal Lives in Your Nervous System 👉 In this episode, I break down the difference between choice and compulsion so you can stop blaming yourself, begin to trust your intuition again, and reclaim your sense of safety. Healing starts when you understand the neuroscience behind betrayal—and it’s possible to move forward stronger than before.Healing after betrayal isn’t just emotional—it’s neurological. 🧠 When you repair your nervous system, you reclaim calm, clarity, and control. Start your journey today at drtrishleigh.com under the For Partners tab.This channel will provide you with the motivation and inspiration to gain the strength you need to make it through difficult times in your relationship. I know this sounds cliche... but, you can become stronger and healthier than ever and do what is necessary to repair your relationship or realize you need to move on, both with love in your heart. Sexual betrayal is hard, so hard. But, recovery is incredibly worth it. You can do it. We can help. This channel is perfect for you if:🎯 Your partner watches porn, and you don't know what to do.🎯 Your partner struggles with compulsive sexual behaviors.🎯 You have suffered an affair in your relationship. And more.Listen now to see what your Sanity After Betrayal Coach says about helping you heal your brain and life after betrayal. ❤️Need support? Check out the Sanity After Betrayal Program:👉 https://sanityafterbetrayal.com/programs/ Schedule a complimentary consultation with SAB Coach Jamie Watson:👉 https://calendly.com/jamie-consult/15min_consults #whatisbetrayaltrauma #myhusbandwatchesporn #traumarecovery #healfrombetrayaltrauma #betrayaltrauma #betrayaltraumarecovery #Icantstopthinkingofmyhusbandwatchingporn #betrayatraumarecovery #husbandpornaddiction #husband...
Transcribe →Episode #12: Is Porn Cheating? The Neuroscience of Betrayal & Rebuilding Trust
Sep 2000:19:55Tap to summarizeIf he hid it and it hurt you, your brain registers it as betrayal—and your nervous system responds like danger is near. As a cognitive neuroscientist, I want you to know this isn’t “oversensitive”; it’s biology. Dopamine-driven screen habits can displace real intimacy, trigger survival mode, and leave you anxious, hypervigilant, and doubting yourself. You are not weak—you’re wired to protect yourself.Here’s the good news: you can rebuild trust from the inside out. Start by trusting your signals, setting clear boundaries, and valuing consistent actions over promises. Then repair both brains: brain mapping + neurofeedback help calm alarms, restore focus, and reconnect bonding chemistry so safety—and real connection—return. I’m here for you. I don’t want this for you, and I can help you with neuroscience-based steps so you feel steady, seen, and strong again. Ready for clarity and support? Visit drtrishleigh.com (click on “For Partners” tab)—we’ll do this together.This channel will provide you with the motivation and inspiration to gain the strength you need to make it through difficult times in your relationship. I know this sounds cliche... but, you can become stronger and healthier than ever and do what is necessary to repair your relationship or realize you need to move on, both with love in your heart. Sexual betrayal is hard, so hard. But, recovery is incredibly worth it. You can do it. We can help. This channel is perfect for you if:🎯 Your partner watches porn, and you don't know what to do.🎯 Your partner struggles with compulsive sexual behaviors.🎯 You have suffered an affair in your relationship. And more.Listen now to see what your Sanity After Betrayal Coach says about helping you heal your brain and life after betrayal. ❤️Need support? Check out the Sanity After Betrayal Program:👉 https://sanityafterbetrayal.com/programs/ Schedule a complimentary consultation with SAB Coach Jamie Watson:👉 https://calendly.com/jamie-consult/15min_consults #whatisbetrayaltrauma #myhusbandwatchesporn #traumarecovery #healfrombetrayaltrauma #betrayaltrauma #betrayaltraumarecovery #Icantstopthinkingofmyhusbandwatchingporn #betrayatraumarecovery #husbandpornaddiction #husband...
Transcribe →Episode #11: What To Do When Your Spouse Cheats + How to Rebuild Confidence
Sep 1300:18:38Tap to summarizeWhen your partner cheats, it’s not just emotional—it’s neurological. Betrayal leaves scars on your brain and nervous system that you don’t always see. That’s why you might feel like you’ve lost control or can’t trust yourself anymore.In this episode, you’ll learn how to create safety, regulate your emotions, and release the pressure so you can rebuild confidence and move forward with strength.I’m here for you, and I can help you. The first step would be to get a brain map. Visit drtrishleigh.com and visit the partners tab. Let’s heal the betrayal trauma. 🩷This channel will provide you with the motivation and inspiration to gain the strength you need to make it through difficult times in your relationship. I know this sounds cliche... but, you can become stronger and healthier than ever and do what is necessary to repair your relationship or realize you need to move on, both with love in your heart. Sexual betrayal is hard, so hard. But, recovery is incredibly worth it. You can do it. We can help. This channel is perfect for you if:🎯 Your partner watches porn, and you don't know what to do.🎯 Your partner struggles with compulsive sexual behaviors.🎯 You have suffered an affair in your relationship. And more.Listen now to see what your Sanity After Betrayal Coach says about helping you heal your brain and life after betrayal. ❤️Need support? Check out the Sanity After Betrayal Program:👉 https://sanityafterbetrayal.com/programs/ Schedule a complimentary consultation with SAB Coach Jamie Watson:👉 https://calendly.com/jamie-consult/15min_consults #whatisbetrayaltrauma #myhusbandwatchesporn #traumarecovery #healfrombetrayaltrauma #betrayaltrauma #betrayaltraumarecovery #Icantstopthinkingofmyhusbandwatchingporn #betrayatraumarecovery #husbandpornaddiction #husband...
Transcribe →Found You're Husband Watching Porn
Jan 27, 202400:10:16Tap to summarizeHave you ever thought, "My husband watches porn, why?" Let me share three important things you need to know.This channel will provide you with the motivation and inspiration to gain the strength you need to make it through difficult times in your relationship. I know this sounds cliche... but, you can become stronger and healthier than ever and do what is necessary to repair your relationship or realize you need to move on, both with love in your heart. Sexual betrayal is hard, so hard. But, recovery is incredibly worth it. You can do it. We can help. This channel is perfect for you if:🎯 Your partner watches porn, and you don't know what to do.🎯 Your partner struggles with compulsive sexual behaviors.🎯 You have suffered an affair in your relationship. And more.Listen now to see what your Sanity After Betrayal Coach says about helping you heal your brain and life after betrayal. ❤️Need support? Check out the Sanity After Betrayal Program:👉 https://sanityafterbetrayal.com/programs/ Schedule a complimentary consultation with SAB Coach Jamie Watson:👉 https://calendly.com/jamie-consult/15min_consults #whatisbetrayaltrauma #myhusbandwatchesporn #traumarecovery #healfrombetrayaltrauma #betrayaltrauma #betrayaltraumarecovery #Icantstopthinkingofmyhusbandwatchingporn #betrayatraumarecovery #husbandpornaddiction #husband...
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Learn how to heal your brain and life after betrayal trauma. LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST!
Nov 9, 202300:38:20Tap to summarizeYou must watch this video if you experience betrayal trauma and are unsure of what to do. Dr. Trish Leigh, a sex addiction recovery coach, explains how to handle that in this video. You will meet Jamie Watson, our brand-new SAB Coach, schedule your free consultation with her using the link below.This channel will provide you with the motivation and inspiration to gain the strength you need to make it through difficult times in your relationship. I know this sounds cliche... but, you can become stronger and healthier than ever and do what is necessary to repair your relationship or realize you need to move on, both with love in your heart. Sexual betrayal is hard, so hard. But, recovery is incredibly worth it. You can do it. We can help. This channel is perfect for you if:🎯 Your partner watches porn, and you don't know what to do.🎯 Your partner struggles with compulsive sexual behaviors.🎯 You have suffered an affair in your relationship. And more.Listen now to see what your Sanity After Betrayal Coach says about helping you heal your brain and life after betrayal. ❤️Need support? Check out the Sanity After Betrayal Program:👉 https://sanityafterbetrayal.com/programs/ Schedule a complimentary consultation with SAB Coach Jamie Watson:👉 https://calendly.com/jamie-consult/15min_consults #whatisbetrayaltrauma #myhusbandwatchesporn #traumarecovery #healfrombetrayaltrauma #betrayaltrauma #betrayaltraumarecovery #Icantstopthinkingofmyhusbandwatchingporn #betrayatraumarecovery #husbandpornaddiction #husband...
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Navigating Betrayal Trauma: Finding Therapeutic Alliance
Nov 9, 202300:28:27Tap to summarizeIn this video, Adria Sullivan and Dr. Trish Leigh discuss the connection between choosing the right therapy, coach, and program. Based on neuroscience, our reasonably priced programs can lead you through a simple process to aid in your faster healing. We encourage you to work on your healing journey to make a decision that is best for yourself. 1. The wrong fit: choosing the right or wrong therapy, coach, and program2. Running through a process or program at a snail's pace3. Your a lost cause; time to leaveThis channel will provide you with the motivation and inspiration to gain the strength you need to make it through difficult times in your relationship. I know this sounds cliche... but, you can become stronger and healthier than ever and do what is necessary to repair your relationship or realize you need to move on, both with love in your heart. Sexual betrayal is hard, so hard. But, recovery is incredibly worth it. You can do it. We can help. This channel is perfect for you if:🎯 Your partner watches porn, and you don't know what to do.🎯 Your partner struggles with compulsive sexual behaviors.🎯 You have suffered an affair in your relationship. And more.Listen now to see what your Sanity After Betrayal Coach says about helping you heal your brain and life after betrayal. ❤️Need support? Check out the Sanity After Betrayal Program:👉 https://sanityafterbetrayal.com/programs/ Schedule a complimentary consultation with SAB Coach Jamie Watson:👉 https://calendly.com/jamie-consult/15min_consults #whatisbetrayaltrauma #myhusbandwatchesporn #traumarecovery #healfrombetrayaltrauma #betrayaltrauma #betrayaltraumarecovery #Icantstopthinkingofmyhusbandwatchingporn #betrayatraumarecovery #husbandpornaddiction #husband...
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