A Deeper Dive Into Connecting Deeply
From Choose To Be with Choose Recovery Services; Betrayal Trauma Healing by Choose Recovery Services - Alana Gordon and Amie Woolsey
June 2, 2026 · 39 min
About this episode
Alana explores the hidden layers of betrayal trauma that impact intimacy and emotional connection in relationships.
You’ve done therapy. Communication is improving. The triggers aren’t as constant anymore. So why does emotional connection still feel difficult? This week, Alana explores the hidden layers of betrayal trauma that continue impacting intimacy long after recovery begins. From nervous system hypervigilance to protector parts, grief, shame, and emotional exhaustion, this conversation explains why closeness can still feel unsafe — even when both partners are trying. This episode offers compassionate insight for betrayed partners and couples working toward deeper relational healing after betrayal. Chapters 01:53 Betrayal and the Nervous System 06:32 Functional vs Emotional Intimacy 12:14 Protector Parts 18:38 Shared Grief 21:41 Common Blocks To Going Deep 28:30 Tools That Build Connection 34:39 Slow Steps Toward Safety If you want to connect deeper with your partner, consider joining us for our Rise and Renew couples retreat in Costa Rica this summer. If you are in a stable place in your relationship and want to reconnect, regulate, and rediscover each other, we invite you to our couples breathwork retreat. Register Now! ***Use promo code PODCAST150 to get $150 off when you register for…
People in this episode
Host: Alana Gordon
Topics covered
- betrayal trauma
- emotional connection
- intimacy
- nervous system
- relational healing
- couples therapy
Keywords
- betrayal trauma
- emotional connection
- intimacy issues
- nervous system
- couples retreat
- relationship healing
- communication
Sponsors
Choose Recovery Services
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Choose Recovery Services
Places: Costa Rica
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