Part 1: Betrayal Happens to Men Too with Adam Nisenson

Adam Nisenson, also known as The Betrayal Shrink, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. Together with Dr. Rob he highlights the need for betrayed men to have support and healing just as much as women do. He shares his own healing journey, the support that he offers men who have been betrayed, and why he believes that his own betrayal experience was actually worth it. 

 

TAKEAWAYS:

[2:25] The depth of Adam’s betrayal as a man. 

[6:20] Adam recalls his feelings on D-Day. 

[8:52] The importance of having a safe, supportive place to grieve.

[9:50] Rediscovering self-worth when reconciling or separating. 

[13:53] Projecting unhealthy anger on others gives them the power.

[17:55] Navigating betrayal from a child’s perspective. 

[20:02] Adam’s decision to support other betrayed men. 

[22:45] Key differences between betrayed men and women. 

[26:44] Is it just sex? Or is it love? 

 

RESOURCES:

Sex and Relationship Healing

@RobWeissMSW

Sex Addiction 101 

Seeking Integrity

Free Sexual Addiction Screening Assessment

Partner Sexuality Survey

Adam Nisenson

Seeking Integrity Podcasts are produced in partnership with Podfly Productions. 

 

QUOTES:

• “Having a safe, healthy place to grieve and be seen was a game-changer for me.” 
• “Projecting unhealthy anger on others gives them the power.” 
• “I wanted to make therapy cool for men.” 
• “Emotional betrayal is just as painful as physical betrayal, and they both destroy trust.” 
• “It was through my pain that I discovered who I really was.”