Cheating: When Love Lies

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My Mom Used Me To Hurt My Cheating Father Jan 11, 2022

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Growing up in her native Ecuador, my guest Maria Mendoza-Smith lived a privileged upper middle class life filled with nannies, maids, and caregivers. Until age 6, Maria lived with her mother, father and extended family who helped raise her. Unfortunately, Maria’s father was a serial cheater, so when his flagrant sexual exploits became too embarrassing and difficult to tolerate, her mother took extreme measures to end the emotional abuse brought on by the affairs. Some may qualify Maria’s mother’s actions as bold and justified, while others may see how she responded to the cheating as abhorrent. Maria talks with poise and grace about how she resented her mother, longed for her father’s attention, and struggled with lifelong abandonment issues sparked by her father’s affairs. Maria’s capacity to forgive and accept what she calls the “gray area of morality” helped her find peace with both her parents before they passed away, then go on to build trust and devotion in her own marriage of 20 plus years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cheating: When Love Lies Retrospective. Part 2 Jan 04, 2022

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It’s the holidays, so I thought it would be a great time to do our very first Cheating: When Love Lies retrospective. It’s hard to believe we just started this podcast in July, and already there’s been so many provocative stories and insightful thoughts about cheating and affairs. In this episode which is Part 2 of the retrospective, I replay some of the podcast’s best moments where we hear the most shocking and unfathomable statements from both cheaters and betrayed partners. It’s a “best of” episode that will most certainly make you think twice about your loves, your relationships and affairs you may have had or ever contemplated having. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cheating: When Love Lies Retrospective. Part 1 Dec 28, 2021

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It’s the holidays, so I thought it would be a great time to do our very first Cheating: When Love Lies retrospective. It’s hard to believe we just started this podcast in July, and already there’s been so many provocative stories and insightful thoughts about cheating and affairs. In this episode which is Part 1 of the retrospective, I replay some of the podcast’s best moments where we hear the most shocking and unfathomable statements from both cheaters and betrayed partners. It’s a “best of” episode that will most certainly make you think twice about your loves, your relationships and affairs you may have had or ever contemplated having. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gaslighted By My Boyfriend For 9 Years Dec 21, 2021

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Gaslighting is a term we often hear, but would you know when and if it was happening to you? ??For those who don’t know what gaslighting is, it’s when someone tries to convince you that something they said or did never occurred. The gaslighter denies the reality of what you know happened, then makes you question yourself and what you know to be true.?? My guest today whom we’ll call Wende (that’s not her real name) was gaslighted throughout her nine year relationship, so she never really knew for sure if her partner cheated on her. I have my own point of view as to whether or not Wende’s partner cheated, but I’ll let you listen and decide what you think was really going on behind all that gaslighting.?? It will amaze you to learn what Wende’s job is. It reminded me that love can sometimes obscure the most obvious of truths. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What Doug Ellin, The Creative Genius Behind Entourage Thinks Of Cheaters + Infidelity Dec 14, 2021

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I don’t think there’s a person over the age of 40 who doesn’t know, remember or love the mega hit show Entourage. How cool was it to watch that band of bros parading around the studio lot? Dudes walking around in a group has never been as incredibly provocative as it was on that show. My guest Doug Ellin, is the executive producer, director, head writer, and a supporting actor in Entourage. Doug claims, “I’m an open book” as he shares very personal stories about his childhood, his struggles with ADHD, anger issues and the truth about his loves. Doug is vulnerable, honest, direct and downright charming. Doug is the co-host of The Victory (a podcast about Entourage) and he co-hosts the podcast Hollywood Wayz with BRE-Z, the acclaimed rapper and beloved character Coop on the hit series All American. I love the concept behind Hollywood Wayz — it’s an insider look at the best of restaurants, culture and ideas in LA. Check out Hollywood Wayz wherever you find your podcasts, and listen to my very personal interview with Doug about life, love and cheating. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Does Using A Matchmaker Protect You From Being Cheated On? Dec 07, 2021

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Imagine it was your job to wake up every day and help people find true love. What if every day was about helping peoples’ romantic dreams come true? On this episode I welcome top celebrity matchmaker, relationship expert, and CEO of Exclusive Matchmaking, Susan Trombetti. Susan’s here to tell us how high end, top shelf matchmaking services like hers really work. Susan will share unusual and uncommon cheating stories that she’s been exposed to through her matchmaking business, then she’ll answer the question “What is it that men and women are truly searching for in a partner?” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My Girlfriend Cheated and It Changed My Life Forever - Interview with Brendan Fitzgibbons Nov 30, 2021

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Can being cheated on be the best thing that ever happens to you? Brendan Fitzgibbons, comedian and host of the podcast “Spiritual Asshole,” joins me to talk about his transition from needy, codependent, boyfriend to self confident, single guy. With a mix of humor, vulnerability and common sense thinking, Brendan explains how being cheated on took him on a journey that changed his life from sad and directionless to purposeful and full of joy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When Your Kids Find Out You Cheated Nov 23, 2021

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Often times we think about how the spouse or betrayed partner will respond to an affair, but there isn’t much discussion about how children are affected by infidelity. I imagine that the impact an affair has on a child depends on the child’s age and how it is that they discover the cheating. On this episode I talk with “Erica” (not her real name) about how her parent’s affair that she discovered more than two decades ago still traumatizes her today. Now a mom in mid-life, Erica’s feelings of anger, resentment, hurt and shame remain palpable, as we discuss how her relationship with her mother was irreparably damaged, and how Erica believes the affair brought shame upon herself and her family. Erica’s testimony is raw, vulnerable and heart wrenching. I have never cried when interviewing one of my guests. This episode was the first time. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What Happens When Cheaters Get Caught? Nov 16, 2021

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Often times I hear people in adulterous relationships say how cheating made them feel younger and more alive again. They tell me about the thrill and titillation of safeguarding a secret union, and how an affair allowed them to engage sexual fantasies they wouldn’t necessarily explore with their own partner. An affair can feel very dreamy and movie-like until the cheater gets caught. Then what happens? How do cheaters face their partners, their families, and their children? In the first half of this episode, I am speaking with a prominent Connecticut matrimonial attorney who shares anecdotes about cheaters who got caught. In the second half, Connecticut based Trevor Crow, an LMFT, MBA, Certified Executive Coach and Certified EFT Therapist shares couples’ dramatic cheating revelations and confessions. Through my guests’ stories and anecdotes, this episode explores the implications of getting caught from both a legal and emotional perspective. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Carolla on Cheating + Affairs Nov 09, 2021

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On this episode, podcast royalty Adam Carolla shares his perspective on cheating and affairs. We talked about emotional versus physical affairs, what drives people to cheat, and the advice he’d give anyone who’s thinking of having an affair. In true “Adam style” he uses spot on anecdotes and analogies to explain the complexities of cheating. Adam and I even did a little role play as the unhappy couple trying to decide if we should stay in our relationship or kiss each other goodbye! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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