How Couples Can Navigate the "Messy Middle" After Betrayal Trauma

About this episode

In this episode, Jonathan Daugherty interviews Karla Summey about navigating the challenges couples face after sexual betrayal.

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 Karla Summey, an APSATS coach and couples recovery specialist, to explore the “messy middle” couples face after sexual betrayal. Karla shares her personal and professional insights on navigating the emotional ups and downs, rebuilding trust, and redefining relationships. We discuss the importance of emotional regulation, transparency, and patience, emphasizing that recovery isn’t linear. Karla offers hope and practical advice for couples feeling stuck, highlighting the value of community, self-care, and taking small steps forward. It’s an honest, encouraging conversation for any couple walking this difficult road. To learn more about Karla and her resources, visit KarlaSummey.com . Topics Covered in this Episode: The concept of "the messy middle" in recovery after sexual betrayal. The emotional and relational challenges couples face during the recovery process. The importance of individual and couple growth in navigating betrayal trauma. The role of emotional regulation and…

People in this episode

Guest: Karla Summey

Topics covered

• the messy middle in recovery after sexual betrayal
• emotional and relational challenges during recovery
• individual and couple growth in navigating betrayal trauma
• emotional regulation and communication

Keywords

• betrayal trauma
• trust rebuilding
• emotional regulation
• couples recovery
• self-care

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Products: KarlaSummey.com

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