Helping Couples Heal Podcast

Welcome to the Helping Couples Heal podcast. If you have lost hope around healing your relationship due to infidelity, relational or betrayal trauma you have come to the right place. Helping Couples Heal is an ongoing podcast designed to help couples recover and heal from the impact of betrayal trauma on their relationships. We cumulatively bring over two decades of experience and expertise in the field of betrayal. Throughout this podcast series, we will offer resources and support and teach you the tools and skills necessary to heal your relationship. You will also hear from recovered addicts, partners, and couples who will share their stories, as well as from experts in the field of betrayal. With compassion, love and fierce commitment, we will guide you and walk beside you as you navigate this journey of recovery, hope, and healing. Thank you for inviting us into your world; we are honored to support you.

Latest Episodes:

84. Bridge to Connection: A Pathway to Healing and Relational Growth May 07, 2025

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In this episode, Marnie, Ilyse, and Luke sit down to share an inside look at Bridge to Connection—Helping Couples Heal’s 5-week online group coaching program designed specifically for couples navigating the painful aftermath of betrayal.

Together, they explore how couples can benefit from ongoing structure, a slower pace than a workshop, and the opportunity to process what they’re learning between sessions.

They also emphasize how community is key; being with other couples who truly get it—is not only comforting, but vital to the healing process.

This conversation dives into the heart of what makes Bridge such an impactful program: a potent blend of expert-led psychoeducation, exponential growth through powerful coaching, and the intimacy and dynamics of the group.

Through weekly 90-minute coaching calls and access to thoughtfully crafted on-demand video lessons, couples are supported in understanding the core issues driving disconnection and begin to rebuild safety, trust, and emotional intimacy.

They encourage listeners to consider how they learn and heal best, and to recognize that rebuilding after betrayal requires more than insight—it requires support, connection, and intention.

The next Bridge to Connection cohort begins June 2nd.

If you’re ready to feel less alone and more equipped to face what’s ahead—together—this could be the next best step.

To learn more or to register, reach out to us at support@helpingcouplesheal.com

83. Porn, Masculinity, and Meaning: A conversation with Josh Radnor Apr 22, 2025

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In this honest and deeply personal conversation, actor, writer, director, songwriter, and musician Josh Radnor opens up about his journey away from pornography and alcohol, and the deeper realizations that led him there. Together, we explore the often-overlooked harms of porn — how it distorts intimacy, disconnects men from their emotional selves, and shapes the way boys grow into men. Josh reflects on the cultural messages that normalize these habits, the pain they often mask, and the liberation he found in stepping away. This episode is a call to curiosity, compassion, and courageous self-inquiry — for anyone questioning what true connection really looks like.

Subscribe to Museletters by Josh Radnor- https://joshradnor.substack.com/

See Josh Radnor on Tour: https://www.joshradnor.com/tour

82. Meet the Raabsmiths: Love, Rebuilt Apr 07, 2025

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In this episode of the Helping Couples Heal podcast, Marnie talks to Joanna (marriage and family therapist) and Matthew (relationship coach) Raabsmith about their story of betrayal and recovery. Joanna and Matthew share how hard work, fierce commitment and the principles outlined in their book “The Intimacy Pyramid” created the foundation necessary for healing their marriage and relational transformation.

Buy their book here: https://www.amazon.com/Building-True-Intimacy-Creating-connection/dp/B0C2RX95WN

Together, they lead their private practice, The Raabsmith Team.

81. Empower Her (re-release) Mar 27, 2025

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We’re re-releasing a very meaningful podcast episodes for all the women who missed it the first time—or haven’t yet heard about the EmpowerHer Program.

The transformations we’re witnessing inside this group coaching program are breathtaking.

It’s the kind of healing and reclamation we wish for every woman—but especially for those who’ve walked the painful, disorienting road of betrayal.

In this episode, Marnie and Ilyse share the story behind the creation of EmpowerHer—a program born from the need to support women in the aftermath of betrayal, whether they’re staying, leaving, or still unsure.

Betrayal often throws women into a world they never asked to enter—one filled with trauma, addiction, infidelity, and confusion.

It’s easy to get stuck in survival mode, feeling shattered, lost, and disconnected from who you truly are.

EmpowerHer shifts the focus inward. It offers a new kind of conversation—one centered around self-reconnection, emotional safety, and personal power.

This is about rebuilding from the inside out: reclaiming confidence, restoring intuition, strengthening your voice, and creating a vision for the life you want.

You’ll learn more about the EmpowerHer program and how to join—either as a self-paced course or through our 12-week guided group experience, with the next cohort beginning April 14, 2025.

If you’ve felt the nudge toward healing, clarity, and wholeness, this is your sign.

We invite you to book a free 15-minute consultation call here: https://keap.app/booking/helpingcouplesheal2/free-15-minute-zoom-call or send us an email at support@helpingcouplesheal.com

80. Money and Betrayal with Deb Kaplan Mar 11, 2025

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In this episode of the Helping Couples Heal Podcast, Marnie talks with Deb Kaplan, licensed therapist, CSAT and former Wall Street career woman, about money - a topic often dismissed or neglected entirely when helping couples heal from the traumatic impact of betrayal. In this rich (no pun intended) conversation, Marnie and Deb explore the financial impacts of betrayal and discuss the process of building trust around money and creating emotional and financial intimacy.

Debra Kaplan Books on Money:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18892949-for-love-and-money-exploring-sexual-financial-betrayal-in-relationship

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55589790-battle-of-the-titans

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/109581461-coupleship-inc

79. "Ghosts in the Bedroom” with Gary Katz Feb 22, 2025

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In this episode of the Helping Couples Heal podcast, Marnie talks with Gary Katz, LCSW and CSAT about the complex dynamics surrounding infidelity, pornography and betrayal that impact sexuality and intimacy. If you are struggling with sexual and intimacy-related issues after betrayal, including desire, safety, rejection and arousal, this episode will offer clarity and compassion and and opportunity to begin to explore the complexity of sexual and relational healing.

78. Accidentally Brave Part 2 with Maddie Corman Podcast Feb 10, 2025

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In this episode of the Helping Couples Heal, Marnie talks to Maddie Corman again about her journey through a public discovery, grief and betrayal trauma and her powerful film (just released on HBO), Accidentally Brave. In this conversation, Maddie shares more about life, healing and recovery where the film left off including the gifts and lessons she learned along the way. With honesty and humor, Maddie brings us with her as she continues to bring hope to those still in the depths of despair.

Marnie and Maddie also announce their first professional collaboration, a women's empowerment retreat taking place March 14th - 16th in Temecula CA. (see below for details)

Details:

Intentionally Brave with Maddie & Marnie: A Healing & Empowerment Retreat for Women

Location: Temecula, California (March 14 - 16, 2025)

Join us for an intimate, transformative retreat designed for women on the path to healing from betrayal trauma. Co-facilitated by Maddie Corman, who courageously shared her story in Accidentally Brave, and Marnie Breecker, host of the Helping Couples Heal podcast and licensed therapist, this weekend offers a safe space for connection, self-discovery, and empowerment.

What to Expect:

Healing Group Sessions: Meaningful conversations and guidance designed to support your journey toward recovery and growth.

Yoga & Meditation: Gentle, mindful practices to help you reconnect with your body and find inner peace.

Sound Healing: Transformative sound experiences to release emotional blockages and restore balance.

Delicious Meals: Enjoy nourishing, beautifully crafted meals prepared by our onsite chef.

Supportive Community: Connect with a circle of women who understand your journey and are committed to healing and empowerment.

Whether you're seeking solace, inspiration, or a way to reconnect with your authentic self, this retreat offers an opportunity to transform pain into empowerment.

Space is Limited — Reserve Your Spot Today! Email maddieandmarnieretreats@gmail.com

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/maddie-corman-accidentally-brave-steven-soderbergh-max-1236120320/

77. Life After Discovery - A Son’s Journey Through Betrayal and Healing Feb 04, 2025

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In this intimate and powerful episode of the Helping Couples Heal podcast, Marnie talks with Brett Rankin, son of HCH Betrayal Trauma Coaches Susan and Scott Rankin, who vulnerably and courageously shared their story of relational betrayal on the podcast in August of 2024. In this candid conversation, Brett reflects for the first time publicly on his experience navigating life after the discovery of his father’s addiction when he was 18 years old. He opens up about the emotional impacts of betrayal on himself, his role in supporting his younger sister and and his relationship with both of his parents throughout their separation and healing. He reflects on the healing process, finding resilience, and the steps he's taken toward forgiveness and personal growth.

This episode offers a rare and deeply human perspective on the ripple effects of sex addiction on families and the strength it takes to find hope and healing in the aftermath. Whether you're on a similar journey or simply seeking insight into complex family dynamics, this conversation is both eye-opening and inspiring.

Gaslighting with Dr. Kevin Skinner Jan 27, 2025

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In this episode of the Helping Couples Heal podcast, Marnie talks with Dr. Kevin Skinner about gaslighting and abuse in the context of betrayal trauma. Together, they explore how psychological abuse and gaslighting impacts betrayed partners and creates a significant barrier to relational healing and emotional intimacy. While an incredibly painful topic that can also trigger immense shame and a host of other difficult emotions, turning towards the reality of abuse is the only way to heal.

75. How Workshops Work Jan 13, 2025

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In this episode of Helping Couples Heal, Marnie Breecker speaks with Jaclyn Schwartz, licensed therapist and betrayal trauma expert , to discuss the transformative impact of workshops for couples navigating betrayal.

They explore the importance of hearing the same expert education and guidance together, the power of connecting with other couples facing similar challenges, and why early intervention is crucial to prevent further trauma caused by well-meaning but ill-informed professionals.

Marnie and Jaclyn are hosting the next Helping Couples Heal 2-Day Workshop on January 30-31, 2025, where couples will gain a shared understanding of betrayal’s impact and leave with a defined roadmap to heal and rebuild together.

To learn more please send an email to support@helpingcouplesheal.com

To book a free discovery call please click this link 🔗: https://letsmeet.io/helpingcouplesheal2/free-15-minute-zoom-call

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