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Ask The Betrayed

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by Sharon & Rae

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Podcast Overview

The Ask The Betrayed podcast provides tangible hope to those in crisis and a safe place for Betrayed Partners to find healing and insight into the behaviors of the Unfaithful (who can also to learn how to help their Betrayed partners heal). We hope to fulfill a great need for betrayed partners to hear professionals who have personally experienced the deep traumatic pain of betrayal: Ask the Betrayed not only provides expert insight, it is hosted by two Betrayed Partners in long-term recovery from Betrayal Trauma, Sharon and Rae, who both specialize in helping Betrayed Partners, the Unfaithful and Couples recover from betrayal: - Sharon is a Licensed Therapist and Certified Professional Coach who is certified in betrayal trauma and, along with her husband, James Annear (@AskTheUnfaithful) - Rae is a Master Certified Life, Relationship and Divorce coach Ask the Betrayed airs every other week, alternating with it's companion channel, Ask the Unfaithful (@asktheunfaithful)

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May 30, 2026

ATB Short S2 Momentum

Have you ever felt like the healing work you're doing after betrayal has stalled? In this deeply powerful short episode of Ask The Betrayed, Rae speaks directly to betrayed partners who feel stuck, plateaued, or discouraged in their healing journey after infidelity. Using a simple but unforgettable metaphor, Rae explores one of the hardest truths in betrayal recovery: 👉 Sometimes healing is happening even if it's not readily apparent. This episode is for you if: • You feel emotionally exhausted by the healing work you're doing • You wonder if therapy, coaching or recovery is actually helping • You feel stuck, plateaued, or hopeless despite the work you've already done • You're looking for reassurance that progress is still possible If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share — it helps others find support and hope after betrayal. 💬 Please comment - We'd love to hear what you took away from this podcast. 🔔 Please Subscribe (and Like) for More Join Sharon and Rae every two weeks for grounded, empathetic conversations about healing after betrayal, rebuilding your identity, strengthening your voice, and reclaiming your life. Please share this video with someone who needs encouragement in their healing journey. 📬 If you have questions you'd like us to answer in an episode, or would like to inquire about coaching with Rae or therapy help, including intensives, with Sharon and James, please reach out to us at: AskTheBetrayed@gmail.com 🎧 You can also find us on Apple, Spotify, and everywhere podcasts are found. 🔗 Need help healing? Find James & Sharon at the CORE Relationship Recovery website: www.HopeForUs.com (Email: Info@HopeForUs.com ) or find Rae at www.HealingTalksBack.com (Email: Rae@HealingTalksBack.com ) Our Website: https://www.AskTheBetrayed.com

May 16, 2026

Feeling Unseen After Betrayal? This Is Why.

In this episode of Ask The Betrayed, Sharon and Rae take a deeper look at limerence—not just as something that happens in affairs, but as an often misunderstood part of all relationships… and what happens when that illusion breaks. If you've ever felt: • Used, unseen, or misunderstood in your relationship • Like your partner loved how you made them feel - not who you actually are • Confused about what was real and what wasn't …this conversation is for you. You'll learn: • What limerence really is (and why it happens in every relationship) • The difference between healthy connection and fantasy-based love • How betrayal shatters the illusion—and why that pain cuts so deeply • How to reclaim yourself instead of trying to "fix" the relationship • Why authenticity—not perfection—is the path to healing • How truth, faith, and intentional action rebuild stability after betrayal This episode goes beyond theory. It gives you real, practical ways to move forward, including: • How to reconnect with who you really are • How to stop abandoning yourself to "save" the relationship • How to test whether your relationship can actually hold you • Why healing is both time and intentional action—not one or the other Core Message: You don't need to recreate what you had before. You need to build something more real than it ever was. This episode is for you if: • You're recovering from infidelity or betrayal • You feel lost, diminished, or unsure of your identity • You're trying to understand what was real in your relationship • You want to heal—whether the relationship survives or not If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share — it helps others find support and hope after betrayal.

May 3, 2026

FROM FANTASY LOVE TO REAL HEALING AFTER BETRAYAL

What if the pain you feel after betrayal isn't just about the affair—but about realizing you were never fully seen? In this powerful episode of Ask The Betrayed, Sharon and Rae explore a rarely discussed layer of limerence in relationships—when the betrayed partner realizes they were not truly loved for who they are, but instead experienced as a fantasy, an emotional projection, or a source of validation. This conversation goes beyond traditional discussions of limerence and infidelity. It dives into the deeply painful realization of feeling used, manipulated, and diminished, and what it takes to reclaim your identity, your voice, and your truth. You'll learn: • What limerence really is—and how it can exist inside your relationship • Why feeling unseen cuts so deeply in betrayal trauma • The difference between fantasy-based connection and real, healthy love • How "love bombing" and intensity can mask emotional immaturity • Learn what the key is to healing—even if it changes everything • How to rebuild your identity beyond the role of "betrayed partner" This episode is for you if: • You feel like your relationship was built on something that wasn't real • You're struggling with feeling diminished, used, or unseen • You're trying to understand how to rebuild after betrayal • You want to move from emotional survival into authentic living Whether your relationship survives or not, this conversation offers a path forward—grounded in truth, self-reclamation, and real connection. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share — it helps others find support and hope after betrayal. 💬 Please comment - We'd love to hear what you took away from this podcast. 🔔 Please Subscribe (and Like) for More Join Sharon and Rae every two weeks for grounded, empathetic conversations about healing after betrayal, rebuilding your identity, strengthening your voice, and reclaiming your life. Please share this video with someone who needs encouragement in their healing journey. 📬 If you have questions you'd like us to answer in an episode, or would like to inquire about coaching with Rae or therapy help, including intensives, with Sharon and James, please reach out to us at: AskTheBetrayed@gmail.com 🎧 You can also find us on Apple, Spotify, and everywhere podcasts are found. 🔗 Need help healing? Find James & Sharon at the CORE Relationship Recovery website: www.HopeForUs.com (Email: Info@HopeForUs.com ) or find Rae at www.HealingTalksBack.com (Email: Rae@HealingTalksBack.com ) Our Website: https://www.AskTheBetrayed.com

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What is Ask The Betrayed?: The Ask The Betrayed podcast provides tangible hope to those in crisis and a safe place for Betrayed Partners to find healing and insight into the behaviors of the Unfaithful (who can also to learn how to help their Betrayed partners heal). We hope to fulfill a great need for betrayed partners to hear professionals who have personally experienced the deep traumatic pain of betrayal: Ask the Betrayed not only provides expert insight, it is hosted by two Betrayed Partners in long-term recovery from Betrayal Trauma, Sharon and Rae, who both specialize in helping Betrayed Partners, the Unfaithful and Couples recover from betrayal:

Sharon is a Licensed Therapist and Certified Professional Coach who is certified in betrayal trauma and, along with her husband, James Annear (@AskTheUnfaithful)

Rae is a Master Certified Life, Relationship and Divorce coach

Ask the Betrayed airs every other week, alternating with it's companion channel, Ask the Unfaithful (@asktheunfaithful)
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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