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From Shame to Clarity: Why Partners Stop Blaming Themselves
The good news? Awareness brings choice. And healing is possible.
Want to learn more about attachment wounding and trauma-informed recovery? Visit beginagaininstitute.com to explore their programs for betrayers and betrayed partners. (Please note: we invited BAI to appear on the podcast before they became a sponsor. Their insights and participation were secured independently of any sponsorship arrangement.)Show More
From Shame to Clarity: Why Partners Stop Blaming Themselves
When unhealed attachment wounds show up in adult relationships, partners often feel confused, rejected, or even blamed like they’re being seen as the “dangerous” or “emotionally unavailable” one, even when they’re leaning in with love. In the latest Conversations Podcast episode, the team breaks down how early developmental trauma, whether from detached or enmeshed families, creates patterns that replay in intimacy.
The good news? Awareness brings choice. And healing is possible.
Want to learn more about attachment wounding and trauma-informed recovery? Visit beginagaininstitute.com to explore their programs for betrayers and betrayed partners. (Please note: we invited BAI to appear on the podcast before they became a sponsor. Their insights and participation were secured independently of any sponsorship arrangement.)
The good news? Awareness brings choice. And healing is possible.
Want to learn more about attachment wounding and trauma-informed recovery? Visit beginagaininstitute.com to explore their programs for betrayers and betrayed partners. (Please note: we invited BAI to appear on the podcast before they became a sponsor. Their insights and participation were secured independently of any sponsorship arrangement.)
Why Partners Stop Blaming Themselves
When unhealed attachment wounds show up in adult relationships, partners often feel confused, rejected, or even blamed like they’re being seen as the “dangerous” or “emotionally unavailable” one, even when they’re leaning in with love.
In the latest Conversations Podcast episode, the team breaks down how early developmental trauma, whether from detached or enmeshed families, creates patterns that replay in intimacy. The good news? Awareness brings choice. And healing is possible.
Want to learn more about attachment wounding and trauma-informed recovery? Visit beginagaininstitute.com to explore their programs for betrayers and betrayed partners.
(Please note: we invited BAI to appear on the podcast before they became a sponsor. Their insights and participation were secured independently of any sponsorship arrangement.)
In the latest Conversations Podcast episode, the team breaks down how early developmental trauma, whether from detached or enmeshed families, creates patterns that replay in intimacy. The good news? Awareness brings choice. And healing is possible.
Want to learn more about attachment wounding and trauma-informed recovery? Visit beginagaininstitute.com to explore their programs for betrayers and betrayed partners.
(Please note: we invited BAI to appear on the podcast before they became a sponsor. Their insights and participation were secured independently of any sponsorship arrangement.)
How Partners Find Relief in Understanding Attachment Wounding
When betrayed partners hear that their loved one’s addiction stems from early attachment wounds, not their own worth, it can be life-changing. In this clip, Raina Hampton from Begin Again Institute shares the powerful moment partners realize: “It’s not about me.”
This shift from shame to understanding opens the door to empathy, healing, and a new path forward for both partners and betrayers. Listen to the full episode, 'A Conversation with Begin Again Institute's Matt Wenger and Raina Hampton' out now.
(This episode features guests from Begin Again Institute (BAI), who are also sponsoring this episode. Please note: we invited them to appear on the podcast before they became a sponsor. Their insights and participation were secured independently of any sponsorship arrangement.)
This shift from shame to understanding opens the door to empathy, healing, and a new path forward for both partners and betrayers. Listen to the full episode, 'A Conversation with Begin Again Institute's Matt Wenger and Raina Hampton' out now.
(This episode features guests from Begin Again Institute (BAI), who are also sponsoring this episode. Please note: we invited them to appear on the podcast before they became a sponsor. Their insights and participation were secured independently of any sponsorship arrangement.)
How Partners Find Relief in Understanding Attachment Wounding
When betrayed partners hear that their loved one’s addiction stems from early attachment wounds, not their own worth, it can be life-changing. In this clip, Raina Hampton from Begin Again Institute shares the powerful moment partners realize: “It’s not about me.”
(This episode features guests from Begin Again Institute (BAI), who are also sponsoring this episode. Please note: we invited them to appear on the podcast before they became a sponsor. Their insights and participation were secured independently of any sponsorship arrangement.)
(This episode features guests from Begin Again Institute (BAI), who are also sponsoring this episode. Please note: we invited them to appear on the podcast before they became a sponsor. Their insights and participation were secured independently of any sponsorship arrangement.)
A Conversation with Begin Again Institute's Matt Wenger and Raina Hampton
"How does childhood attachment wounding lead to sex addiction and what does healing look like for both the betrayer and the betrayed?
In this powerful episode of Conversations on Sex, Addiction and Relationships, hosts Tim Stein, Jeanne Vattuone, Dan Drake, and Wendy Conquest welcome Matt Wenger, Executive Clinical Director, and Raina Hampton, Partner Clinical Coordinator, from the Begin Again Institute (BAI). Together, they explore the deep connection between attachment wounding, sex addiction, betrayal trauma and how trauma-focused intensives are helping individuals and couples heal. Whether you're a therapist, a partner, or someone on the recovery journey, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and hope.
Today's guests are from BAI, who are also sponsoring this episode. We invited them before they became a sponsor. Learn more at www.beginagaininstitute.com"
In this powerful episode of Conversations on Sex, Addiction and Relationships, hosts Tim Stein, Jeanne Vattuone, Dan Drake, and Wendy Conquest welcome Matt Wenger, Executive Clinical Director, and Raina Hampton, Partner Clinical Coordinator, from the Begin Again Institute (BAI). Together, they explore the deep connection between attachment wounding, sex addiction, betrayal trauma and how trauma-focused intensives are helping individuals and couples heal. Whether you're a therapist, a partner, or someone on the recovery journey, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and hope.
Today's guests are from BAI, who are also sponsoring this episode. We invited them before they became a sponsor. Learn more at www.beginagaininstitute.com"
A Conversation with Begin Again Institute's Matt Wenger and Raina Hampton
How does childhood attachment wounding lead to sex addiction and what does healing look like for both the betrayer and the betrayed?
In this powerful episode of Conversations on Sex, Addiction and Relationships, hosts Tim Stein, Jeanne Vattuone, Dan Drake, and Wendy Conquest welcome Matt Wenger, Executive Clinical Director, and Raina Hampton, Partner Clinical Coordinator, from the Begin Again Institute (BAI).
Together, they explore the deep connection between attachment wounding, sex addiction, betrayal trauma and how trauma-focused intensives are helping individuals and couples heal. Whether you're a therapist, a partner, or someone on the recovery journey, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and hope.
Today's guests are from BAI, who are also sponsoring this episode. We invited them before they became a sponsor. Learn more at www.beginagaininstitute.com
In this powerful episode of Conversations on Sex, Addiction and Relationships, hosts Tim Stein, Jeanne Vattuone, Dan Drake, and Wendy Conquest welcome Matt Wenger, Executive Clinical Director, and Raina Hampton, Partner Clinical Coordinator, from the Begin Again Institute (BAI).
Together, they explore the deep connection between attachment wounding, sex addiction, betrayal trauma and how trauma-focused intensives are helping individuals and couples heal. Whether you're a therapist, a partner, or someone on the recovery journey, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and hope.
Today's guests are from BAI, who are also sponsoring this episode. We invited them before they became a sponsor. Learn more at www.beginagaininstitute.com
Conversations Podcast
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Whether you are listening on your commute, watching during a quiet moment, or sharing with a client or loved one, you will find real talk about healing, boundaries, recovery, and rebuilding trust.
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Whether you are listening on your commute, watching during a quiet moment, or sharing with a client or loved one, you will find real talk about healing, boundaries, recovery, and rebuilding trust.
🔔 Subscribe on YouTube for full video episodes and clips
🎧 Follow on your podcast app for audio-only listening
📩 Share episodes with someone who needs to know they are not alone
How WeTonglen Began
What began as a search for one trusted place to find resources grew into WeTonglen: a community where women who have been sexually betrayed can connect, learn, and find support without judgment.
In this conversation, Jeanne and Dan speak with Melissa, founder of WeTonglen, and explore the power of group support for betrayed partners. Melissa shares how listening quietly in her first support groups helped her realize, “That sounds like me” and showed her she was not alone.
Watch the full episode of Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships to hear Melissa’s story and learn more about finding connection after betrayal through WeTonglen. https://www.wetonglen.com/about
In this conversation, Jeanne and Dan speak with Melissa, founder of WeTonglen, and explore the power of group support for betrayed partners. Melissa shares how listening quietly in her first support groups helped her realize, “That sounds like me” and showed her she was not alone.
Watch the full episode of Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships to hear Melissa’s story and learn more about finding connection after betrayal through WeTonglen. https://www.wetonglen.com/about
How WeTonglen Began
What began as a search for one trusted place to find resources grew into WeTonglen: a community where women who have been sexually betrayed can connect, learn, and find support without judgment.
Watch the full episode of Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships to hear Melissa’s story and learn more about finding connection after betrayal through WeTonglen. https://www.wetonglen.com/about
Watch the full episode of Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships to hear Melissa’s story and learn more about finding connection after betrayal through WeTonglen. https://www.wetonglen.com/about
WeTonglen: Finding the Right Support Group
In this recent episode, 'Healing Through Community After Betrayal', Jeanne, Dan, and Melissa explore the many types of support available for betrayed partners: open and drop-in groups, structured closed groups, peer-led communities, and therapist- or coach-led spaces.
They discuss the benefits and limitations, why group dynamics can shift from week to week, and the importance of checking in with yourself. The key takeaway: you get to choose what feels supportive for you right now. Emotional safety, readiness, and connection matter.
Watch the full episode for more guidance on finding community and support after betrayal.
They discuss the benefits and limitations, why group dynamics can shift from week to week, and the importance of checking in with yourself. The key takeaway: you get to choose what feels supportive for you right now. Emotional safety, readiness, and connection matter.
Watch the full episode for more guidance on finding community and support after betrayal.
WeTonglen: Finding the Right Support Group
The key takeaway: you get to choose what feels supportive for you right now. Emotional safety, readiness, and connection matter.
Watch the full episode for more guidance on finding community and support after betrayal.
Watch the full episode for more guidance on finding community and support after betrayal.
How to Find a Safe Support Group After Betrayal
Finding the right support group can take time and that is okay. Melissa Goldberg, Founder of WeTonglen, shares why emotional safety, clear boundaries, and the freedom to keep looking are essential when seeking community after betrayal. A supportive space should give you more choice, not take it away. If a group does not feel safe or supportive, trust yourself and keep searching for the fit that does.
Watch the full episode of Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships to learn more about WeTonglen, group support, and healing through community. https://www.wetonglen.com/about
Watch the full episode of Conversations on Sex, Addiction, and Relationships to learn more about WeTonglen, group support, and healing through community. https://www.wetonglen.com/about