Welcome to the Helping Couples Heal podcast. If you have lost hope around healing your relationship due to infidelity, relational or betrayal trauma you have come to the right place. Helping Couples Heal is an ongoing podcast designed to help couples recover and heal from the impact of betrayal trauma on their relationships. We cumulatively bring over two decades of experience and expertise in the field of betrayal. Throughout this podcast series, we will offer resources and support and teac ...
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The Help Us Couples Coaching Podcast is built on common sense solutions. It's for couples feeling disconnected, struggling to communicate, or simply looking to get a grip on things before they spiral. It's also perfect for those who want to be proactive in maintaining a balanced and healthy relationship. * Trina provides clear, practical guidance to help you BOTH feel heard, take ownership, and hold yourselves accountable going forward. No sugarcoating - just real talk that works! * Help Us ...
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Relationships are complex. They are filled with ups and downs, highs and lows. And sometimes, it can feel like you're struggling just to keep your head above water. If you're feeling like this, then it's important to reach out for help. That's where Tom and Staci Bartley come in. As relationship experts, they have helped countless couples overcome the challenges that they're facing. And now, they're here to help you. The Love Shack Live Show is filled with advice and tips that will help you ...
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#4: Hearing vs. Listening: Not Making Your Partner Feel Heard Will Destroy Your Relationship (With Real Life Examples)
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10:53In this episode of HELP US, I dive deep into a relationship issue that’s often overlooked: hearing vs. listening. We’ve all been there - pouring our hearts out to someone or addressing an issue... only to be met with blank stares or dismissive responses. But here’s the thing: there’s a huge difference between just hearing someone and truly listenin…
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#216: The Valentine’s Day Survival Plan for Anyone in Relationship Limbo
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43:28Send us a text Valentine’s Day is here, but instead of feeling loved and cherished, you’re dreading it. Maybe there’s a pit in your stomach because this year is different. Your partner has asked for space. They’ve pulled away emotionally, or maybe they’re physically gone. Now, a day that’s supposed to be about love feels like a cruel reminder of wh…
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78. Accidentally Brave Part 2 with Maddie Corman Podcast
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50:50In this episode of the Helping Couples Heal, Marnie talks to Maddie Corman again about her journey through a public discovery, grief and betrayal trauma and her powerful film (just released on HBO), Accidentally Brave. In this conversation, Maddie shares more about life, healing and recovery where the film left off including the gifts and lessons s…
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#215: The #1 Mistake People Make When Their Partner Asks for Space
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1:01:02Send us a text What if the hardest part about your partner asking for space isn’t the space itself—but what it does to you? The sleepless nights, the overthinking, the way every conversation replays in your head like a broken record. You tell yourself to be patient, but inside, you feel like you’re unraveling. No one teaches us how to handle this m…
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#3: Why We Need to Reframe the Phrase “Relationships Take Work”
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3:34We’ve all heard it before: “Relationships take work.” But let’s be real - does that phrase sound inspiring… or exhausting? In this episode, I’m breaking down why I don’t like the way this is framed and how shifting your mindset can change the way you approach relationships. Perspective is everything! COACHING & CONTACT Help Us is a spin-off of brea…
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#2: Is the “Help Us Couples Coaching” Podcast a Good Fit for You? Let’s Find Out!
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5:03Welcome to the Help Us Couples Coaching podcast - the no-fluff, straight-to-the-point advice you need to navigate relationships with clarity and confidence. Whether you're in a relationship and struggling with miscommunication, feeling unheard, or stuck in the same frustrating cycles or you're single and want to become the best version of yourself …
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#1: Intro to Help Us Couples Coaching Podcast. Let’s Cut to the Chase with Common-Sense Solutions!
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2:34Welcome to the Help Us Couples Coaching podcast that gets straight to the point! No fluff, no long-winded lectures - just real, practical advice to help you navigate relationships with clarity and common sense. If you're tired of miscommunication, constant arguments, or feeling unheard, you’re in the right place. I’m Trina, and I’ll be your no-nons…
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77. Life After Discovery - A Son’s Journey Through Betrayal and Healing
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34:42In this intimate and powerful episode of the Helping Couples Heal podcast, Marnie talks with Brett Rankin, son of HCH Betrayal Trauma Coaches Susan and Scott Rankin, who vulnerably and courageously shared their story of relational betrayal on the podcast in August of 2024. In this candid conversation, Brett reflects for the first time publicly on h…
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#214: Obligation Is Killing Your Relationship—Here’s How to Stop It
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56:49Send us a text Ever feel like you’re the only one holding your relationship together? You keep showing up, biting your tongue, doing what needs to be done—not out of love, but out of obligation. And yet, the more you give, the more exhausted, disconnected, and unseen you feel. The hard truth? Obligation isn’t just draining you, it’s destroying the …
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In this episode of the Helping Couples Heal podcast, Marnie talks with Dr. Kevin Skinner about gaslighting and abuse in the context of betrayal trauma. Together, they explore how psychological abuse and gaslighting impacts betrayed partners and creates a significant barrier to relational healing and emotional intimacy. While an incredibly painful t…
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#213: Why Your Partner’s Request for Space Isn’t the End: Listener Q&A
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49:03Send us a text Have you ever felt blindsided by your partner asking for space? Maybe you’re stuck replaying every conversation, wondering how it got to this point. Or perhaps you’re grappling with resentment, thinking, Why didn’t they say something sooner? Welcome to Love Shack Live, the podcast for those standing at a relationship crossroads. If y…
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#212: How Much Space Is Too Much? How to Avoid Losing Yourself (and Each Other)
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1:00:07Send us a text Have you found yourself in the unsettling quiet of giving your partner the space they asked for, wondering if you’re doing the right thing, or if you’re losing them altogether? The silence can be deafening, filled with questions: Am I helping or hurting? Is this space tearing us apart, or could it actually bring us closer? Welcome to…
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#211: Can You Save Your Relationship When Your Partner Wants Out?
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1:02:15Send us a text Feeling stuck in the space between staying and leaving? That painful limbo, where your relationship isn’t thriving, but it’s not over either, can feel like a roller coaster of hope, despair, and confusion. Whether your partner has asked for space, filed for divorce, or you’re simply feeling emotionally disconnected, you might be aski…
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In this episode of Helping Couples Heal, Marnie Breecker speaks with Jaclyn Schwartz, licensed therapist and betrayal trauma expert , to discuss the transformative impact of workshops for couples navigating betrayal. They explore the importance of hearing the same expert education and guidance together, the power of connecting with other couples fa…
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#210: When Your Avoidant Partner Needs Space: A Story of Coming Back to Life
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1:09:14Send us a text Have you ever watched someone you love slowly fade into emotional darkness, desperately wanting to help but feeling powerless as they pull away? Or perhaps you're the one who feels the overwhelming need to withdraw, even as your heart aches for connection? Welcome to Love Shack Live, where we guide couples standing at the crossroads …
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#209: Space in Your Relationship: Do’s, Don’ts, and the Answers You Need Most
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57:30Send us a text It’s one of the most gut-wrenching moments in a relationship: your partner asks for space. You’re left reeling, questioning everything. Why does this hurt so much? Why can’t they just stay and work through it with me? What am I supposed to do now? In this special episode of Love Shack Live, we’re diving deep into what it really means…
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#208: When They Say 'I Can't Do This Anymore': A Survival Guide for Your Breaking Heart
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55:16Send us a text “I Can’t Do This Anymore” Few words can hit harder. In an instant, your world tilts. Your mind races, your heart pounds, and suddenly, you’re questioning everything. When your partner says they need space, it’s natural to spiral. But what if this isn’t the end? What if it’s a chance to rewrite your story? Welcome to Love Shack Live, …
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In this episode, Mamie and Ilyse share the story behind the creation of the EmpowerHer course and the need for this for women staying in the relationship, leaving the relationship or are unsure and haven't made that decision yet. They discuss how the aftermath of betrayal throws women into a whirlwind of unfamiliar world of addiction, Infidelity, a…
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#207: The Antidote to Overthinking: What to Do When Your Partner Needs Space
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56:57Send us a text When your partner asks for space, your thoughts can spiral into overdrive. You replay every conversation, overanalyze their actions, and question everything. It’s exhausting, and the more you think, the deeper you sink. To make it worse, you isolate yourself, convinced no one can understand your pain. But here’s the truth: isolation …
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73. Interview with Dr. Omar Minwalla (re-release)
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44:03This week I decided to re-release an old podcast episode from 2019 when me and Duane first interviewed Dr. Omar Minwalla. Since the time of this interview, Dr. Minwalla has expanded his model to include terms such as compulsive entitled sexuality and integrity abuse and I decided to re-introduce this initial interview to provide some context and un…
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#206: Your Partner Needs Space—Here’s How to Handle It Without Falling Apart
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48:25Send us a text You felt the divide long before it was spoken. The missed glances. The quiet tension. Then the words you dreaded: “I think I need space.” Your stomach drops. Panic sets in. You’ve tried everything—giving more, doing more, being more. And now, it feels like the end. But what if it’s not? What if this moment, as painful as it feels, is…
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#205: Holiday Chaos? Here’s How to Protect Your Peace (and Your Relationship)
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1:00:39Send us a text The holidays are supposed to be a time of love and togetherness, but for many couples, they’re anything but. Maybe you’re dreading that family dinner, knowing the cracks in your relationship will feel like they’re under a microscope. Or perhaps you’re bracing for the political debates, old family patterns, or conversations that could…
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In this episode of the Helping Couples Heal podcast, Marnie and Ilyse dive into the profound impact betrayal has on self-trust, exploring how infidelity and sex addiction can leave betrayed partners questioning their intuition, worth, and decision-making abilities. Together, they unpack the ways betrayal damages one’s ability to trust oneself and s…
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#204: Are You Being Manipulated—or Are You the Manipulator?
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59:13Send us a text Ever feel like you’re walking on eggshells, second-guessing every word you say or action you take in your relationship? Or maybe you notice a quiet tension—like something unspoken is driving your connection further apart. Here’s the uncomfortable truth: manipulation often hides in plain sight. And it’s not just them—it’s us, too. Wel…
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#203: Surviving Stressful Times as a Couple—What to Do When the World Feels Divided
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46:20Send us a text This week’s election brought about a surge of emotions across the country—some people are feeling relief and optimism, while others face a deep sense of concern and uncertainty. For many couples, these contrasting feelings coexist under the same roof, adding a new layer of tension to their relationship. When the world feels divided, …
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71. A Call to Men with Ted Bunch [re-release]
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52:33This week I decided to re-release an episode from April 2023 when Duane and I interviewed Ted Bunch, the COO and co-Founder of A Call to Men. Recently Helping Couples Heal has been focusing a great deal of attention on the topic of male socialization and male sexual entitlement. This interview with Ted provides an opportunity to further the convers…
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#202: The Hard Questions You’re Afraid to Ask in Your Relationship—Answered
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1:01:55Send us a text Ever looked at your partner and felt a distance you can’t quite put into words? Once easy conversations now feel loaded, and you find yourself tiptoeing around topics that need addressing. It’s a crossroads, and you’re wondering: Is there a way back to real connection, or is it too late? In this episode of Love Shack Live, we’re divi…
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#201: The 3 Most Overlooked Conversations in Every Relationship
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49:57Send us a text What if I told you there are three hidden conversations that most couples never have—until it’s too late? We’re not talking about the dramatic arguments. These are the quiet, everyday moments, full of small frustrations and unspoken expectations, building up layer by layer until they create real cracks in your relationship. In this e…
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#200: 200 Episodes, 200 Chances: Your Relationship Isn't Over – It's Just Beginning
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57:32Send us a text Are you at the point where the silence between you and your partner is louder than the conversations? The same arguments, the same disappointments, the same distance, growing with every passing day. You’ve tried everything — from pleading to pretending everything’s fine — but the gap only seems to widen. You’re not alone. In fact, ov…
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#199: Neglect Is Destroying Your Relationship – Recognize the Signs Before It’s Too Late
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56:54Send us a text Picture this: You’re sitting across from your partner. The house is finally quiet, no phones, no distractions. But instead of feeling close, there’s an empty space between you... a gap that feels impossible to bridge. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. 67% of couples report feeling emotionally disconnected, but here’s the real shocker…
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In this episode of the Helping Couples Heal podcast, Marnie talks about the importance of consistency in healing from betrayal. Marnie candidly and directly guides both betrayed partners and betrayers to develop an understanding of what consistently means in the context of betrayal and how the role consistently plays in helping couples heal.…
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#198: Falling Out of Love or Just Disconnected? How to Tell and What to Do
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57:26Send us a text Do you ever hear people say, “We just fell out of love”? Perhaps you’ve even said it yourself. It’s easy to believe that love simply fades when life gets busy or tough. But here’s the truth: it’s a myth. Love doesn’t just slip away; it evolves. And understanding that evolution is the key to rekindling your relationship. Welcome to Lo…
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#197: Five Warning Signs Your Marriage is Headed for Divorce—and How to Stop It
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57:44Send us a text Ever felt like you’re living with a stranger, even though your partner is right beside you? It didn’t happen overnight, but here you are—facing a growing emotional gap and conflicts that seem to have no end. You’ve tried to talk, tried to fix things, but somehow, the distance just keeps building. And now, you’re left wondering: Is my…
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#196: How to Communicate Emotional Needs Before Resentment Takes Over
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54:26Send us a text What if the toughest conversations in your relationship aren’t the ones you’re having—but the ones you’re avoiding? Resentment doesn’t build from the big arguments. It grows in the silence, in the moments when you keep your needs hidden, hoping your partner will just know. But here’s the reality: they won’t. And that unspoken tension…
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69. After Betrayal: Moral and Ethical Decisions Beyond the Lies and Deception
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24:20In our last episode, Marnie talked about how to move forward after betrayal with a partner who refuses to provide safety, reassurance, consistency and active participation in the healing process. In this episode of the Helping Couples Heal podcast, Marnie and Ilyse continue the conversation, this time turning the focus to the betraying partner. Jus…
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#195: Stuck in the ‘Gray Zone’? Here’s What to Do When You’re Unsure Whether to Stay or Go in Your Relationship
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43:26Send us a text Ever feel like you’re living in relationship limbo? You’re stuck in the middle, unsure whether to stay or walk away, and every decision feels like the wrong one. You’re emotionally drained, and no matter how hard you try, the clarity you crave just won’t come. You’re not alone. In fact, 65% of people in struggling relationships feel …
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#194: The Effortless Love Myth: Why Every Couple Needs Skills
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1:00:05Send us a text Why does it feel like love isn’t enough to fix your relationship? You’ve tried everything—communicating more, planning date nights, giving space, and even avoiding conflict altogether. Yet, the same problems keep resurfacing, and you’re left wondering if love alone can really sustain a lasting relationship. The frustration, the exhau…
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68. The Unchangeable Truth: We Can't Change Others
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14:11The Unchangeable Truth: We Can't Change Others In this episode of the Helping Couples Heal podcast, Marnie talks about the pain and confusion that arises for couples when one partner is not doing the work to heal. She gently and compassionately addresses the hard truth that nobody can force another person to do recovery work, demonstrate empathy, t…
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#193: When Your Self-Improvement Journey Triggers Your Partner's Insecurities (Part 3)
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52:03Send us a text Are you tired of waiting for your partner to change? Frustrated that your efforts to improve yourself seem to be driving a wedge between you instead of bringing you closer? You're not alone. Welcome to Love Shack Live, the podcast for those standing at a relationship crossroads. If you're grappling with daily conflicts, feeling an em…
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