Facing Fear Together: Navigating Anxiety After Sexual Betrayal in Marriage
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In this episode, Jonathan Daugherty and guest Karla Downing discuss navigating anxiety and fear after sexual betrayal in marriage, offering practical steps for healing and rebuilding trust.
PSR Podcast is a listener supported outreach of Be Broken Ministries. Partner with us through giving at BeBroken.org/donate . Thank you for your support! ---------- In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Karla Downing to tackle one of the most challenging topics in marriage — recovering from sexual betrayal. Karla breaks down how fear and anxiety affect both partners after betrayal, explaining the push-and-pull patterns of hyper and hypo-reactivity that can make healing so difficult. She offers practical, compassionate steps for couples to identify and manage their fears, rebuild trust, and communicate more openly. We also explore how leaning on Christ together can serve as a steady anchor throughout the healing journey. To learn more about Karla and her resources, visit ChangeMyRelationship.com . Karla also provided us with a handout for today’s podcast. You can access it at Bebroken.org/anxietyhandout . Topics Covered in this Episode: The impact of sexual betrayal on couples' relationships. Common fears and anxieties experienced by both spouses after betrayal. The emotional dynamics of hypo-reactivity and hyper-reactivity in relationships. The importance of recognizing…
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