#118 From Victim to Survivor to Thriver: A New Path for Both Partners After Betrayal

After betrayal, healing isn’t about rushing to “get over it”—it’s about honoring what happened and who you’re becoming.

In this episode, we walk through the transformation from victim to survivor to thriver—not as a formula, but as a compassionate roadmap for reclaiming your peace, your power, and your partnership (if you choose to stay).

You’ll learn:

• What each phase really looks and feels like—emotionally, relationally, and somatically
  

• How to recognize if you're stuck in survival—and what might help you move forward
  

• Why thriving doesn't mean the betrayal disappears—but it stops defining you
  

• What relational thriving looks like when both partners commit to individual healing
  

• How the betrayer can move from shame to accountability and integrity
  

• How the betrayed can reclaim voice, body, and boundaries
  

Whether you’re in the earliest days of devastation or years into the work of rebuilding, this episode invites you to pause, reflect, and consider: What stage am I in—and what does healing on my terms look like? Thank you for tuning in!

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Hali RoderickCertified Relational Recovery CoachTICC, ACC, APSATS CPC, ERCEM-C, Brainspotting Practitioner

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