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Episode 331: 🎯 Are you unknowingly abandoning or betraying yourself?

 This episode explores how childhood dynamics can lead to self-abandonment and self-betrayal—and how to start healing and reclaiming authenticity.

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Episode 330: 💔 What happens when men experience betrayal trauma?

In this powerful conversation, therapist Adam Nisenson, LMFT, CSAT, opens up about the often-ignored reality of men navigating betrayal. He shares both his personal journey and professional insights into:

 The unique challenges men face when society tells them to “be strong” instead of vulnerable
 The stages of healing after betrayal
 How support systems and safe connections help men reclaim their self-worth
 Why embracing vulnerability isn’t weakness—it’s transformative power

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to better understand men’s healing journeys and the courage it takes to face betrayal with honesty and heart.

 Tune in now and explore the path from pain to resilience.

Episode 329: 🎙️ Is relapse the end of recovery—or the beginning of something deeper? What if every setback is actually an invitation to build a stronger path forward?

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In this episode of Thanks for Sharing, Jackie Pack breaks down the myths around relapse in recovery. Rather than seeing relapse as failure, Jackie explains how it reveals when the addictive system is pulling you back—and how the renewal cycle offers a way forward.

You’ll hear why relapse can become a powerful teacher, how resilience and empowered thinking can shift the narrative, and why leaning into community support is essential for lasting change. This episode invites you to reframe relapse as not the end of recovery, but as a chance to grow, reset, and deepen your commitment to healing.

 If you’ve ever felt discouraged by relapse—or worried about it—this conversation is for you. Tune in now, and let’s explore how recovery can become stronger than the setback.

 

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Episode 328: 🎙 From Addiction to Intimacy: A Conversation with Josh & Charlene Lewis

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 What happens when two people not only survive the wreckage of addiction but turn their healing into a lifeline for others? In this episode, Josh and Charlene Lewis share how their personal recovery journeys inspired Return to Intimacy, a program helping couples rebuild connection after betrayal.

 Addiction doesn’t just damage trust—it can shatter intimacy at its core. But recovery, when approached with honesty, courage, and the right tools, can become the pathway back to deeper connection than ever before.

Episode 327: Beyond the Kiss Cam: The Betrayed. The Betrayer. The Truth.

A stolen kiss at a Coldplay concert went viral — but what happens after the jumbotron turns off? Beneath the internet outrage are real people: the betrayed, the betrayer, and a story far more complicated than the headlines.

In this episode, Jackie Pack sits down with fellow Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Tal Prince to unpack the Coldplay kiss cam video that set social media ablaze. Together, they explore the hidden realities behind public betrayal — how to support both the betrayed and the betrayer, why rushing to judgment causes more harm, and what true healing looks like. We dig into affair recovery, emotional honesty, and the difficult but essential work of holding space for all sides when trust is broken.

 Listen now and learn what it really takes to move through betrayal — whether you’ve been betrayed, have betrayed, or are walking with someone through the aftermath. Available on Thanks for Sharing: Recovery, Healing & Relationships wherever you get your podcasts.

 

Episode 326: 🎧 Anxiety isn’t just in your head. It’s in your body, your past, your personality—and often, your midlife wake-up call.

 In this episode of Thanks for Sharing, Jackie unpacks the complexity of anxiety:

– Why does it often show up in your 40s
– How it intertwines with trauma, depression, and certain personality traits
– What your body might be trying to tell you
– And how therapy, medication, and compassion—not judgment—pave the path to healing.

This conversation goes beyond quick fixes and gets honest about what it means to live with, and work thro What’s one thing anxiety has taught you about yourself? ugh, anxiety in a world that often rewards numbing over feeling.

 Tune in now to understand your anxiety with more clarity and compassion.
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Episode 325: 🎯 You’re not in trouble—you’re just triggered.

What if the fear of getting in trouble isn’t about now, but about then?

 In this episode, Jackie unpacks a powerful truth many adults need to hear: Functional adults don’t “get in trouble.”

But if you grew up with shame-based discipline, that fear can still run the show—causing you to shrink, lash out, or disappear when you make a mistake.

We explore:
 Why emotional flashbacks feel like punishment
 How unresolved childhood shame keeps us stuck
 What real accountability looks like in adult relationships
 Why learning emotional regulation is more powerful than punishment

 If you find yourself avoiding conflict, feeling like you’re “bad” for messing up, or overcorrecting your kids because you weren’t allowed to mess up growing up, this episode is for you.

 Listen now to Adults Don’t Get in Trouble—available wherever you get your podcasts.

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Episode 324: Why Men Are Afraid of Women

 Why Men Are Afraid of Women

What if fear—not hatred or indifference—is what’s driving the disconnection between men and women?

In this episode, Jackie sits down with Gary Katz, LCSW, CSAT, to explore a surprising but deeply human truth: many men are afraid of women. But not in the way you might think.

We talk about:

• What men are actually afraid of when it comes to women

• How early attachment wounds and social messaging shape male fear

• The link between fear, control, and intimacy avoidance

• How this fear shows up in sex addiction, betrayal, and emotional disconnection

• What healing looks like—for both men and the people who love them

This is a nuanced and honest conversation about masculinity, shame, vulnerability, and the path forward. Whether you’re a man trying to make sense of your own fear or someone impacted by it, this episode offers insight and compassion for the work ahead.

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Resources:  visit intimacyrecovery.com for more information on Gary's work and upcoming events.  Follow Therapy Tribe on Instagram for updates and community events. 

The Art of Being Yourself Without Losing Connection

In this episode, Jackie explores the concept of differentiation, which is the ability to be your own person while maintaining connections with others. Jackie emphasizes the importance of emotional self-regulation, balancing personal needs with those of others, and the journey of self-discovery. She discusses the challenges of false differentiation, where individuals may assert their independence in ways that are not genuinely reflective of their true selves, and offers practical steps for developing differentiation.  

Episdoe 322: Relationships Can Be An Algorithm

In this conversation, Zoey Charif discusses her journey from studying criminology to exploring the complexities of relationships, with a particular focus on self-worth, values, and communication. She introduces her framework for understanding relationship dynamics, including the importance of self-awareness and the impact of family backgrounds. She also covers the significance of recognizing patterns in attraction and the necessity of ongoing work in relationships to maintain a healthy connection.