Ask The Betrayed

The Ask The Betrayed podcast provides tangible hope to those in crisis and a safe place for Betrayed Partners to find healing and insight into the behaviors of the Unfaithful (who can also to learn how to help their Betrayed partners heal). We hope to fulfill a great need for betrayed partners to hear professionals who have personally experienced the deep traumatic pain of betrayal: Ask the Betrayed not only provides expert insight, it is hosted by two Betrayed Partners in long-term recovery from Betrayal Trauma, Sharon and Rae, who both specialize in helping Betrayed Partners, the Unfaithful and Couples recover from betrayal:- Sharon is a Licensed Therapist and Certified Professional Coach who is certified in betrayal trauma and, along with her husband, James Annear (@AskTheUnfaithful)- Rae is a Master Certified Life, Relationship and Divorce coachAsk the Betrayed airs every other week, alternating with it's companion channel, Ask the Unfaithful (@asktheunfaithful)

Ask The Betrayed is a society podcast hosted by Sharon & Rae, with 32 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Sharon & Rae hosts Ask The Betrayed, a society show with 32 episodes published.

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  Episode #29

  When Has The Unfaithful Had Enough Attention?

  Aug 5, 202630 minS1

  Are you constantly watching your unfaithful partner, hoping they'll finally make you feel safe again? After betrayal, it's completely understandable to focus on what your partner is doing. They're the source of the trauma. But what if true healing begins when your sense of safety no longer depends entirely on their choices? In this episode of Ask the Betrayed, Sharon and Rae explore one of the most important—and often overlooked—concepts in betrayal trauma recovery: building internal safety. You'll learn why hypervigilance, while a completely understandable trauma reaction, can keep you trapped in survival mode, and how shifting your focus back to yourself creates the stability needed for lasting healing. In this episode, you'll discover: Why betrayed partners naturally become hypervigilant after infidelity. The difference between external safety and internal safety. Why your healing cannot depend entirely on your partner's recovery. How betrayal trauma disrupts your sense of trust in yourself and the world. Five practical ways to build internal safety. How learning to trust yourself again becomes one of the greatest gifts of healing. Learn how your greatest source of safety can become you. Healing isn't about pretending the danger never existed. Healing is about re-learning that you can navigate life - even when uncertainty remains. Please comment - We'd love to hear what you took away from this podcast. Please Subscribe (and Like) for More Join Sharon and Rae every two weeks for grounded, empathetic conversations about healing after betrayal, rebuilding your identity, strengthening your voice, and reclaiming your life. Please share this video with someone who needs encouragement in their healing journey. If you have questions you'd like us to answer in an episode, or would like to inquire about coaching with Rae or therapy help, including intensives, with Sharon and James, please reach out to us at: AskTheBetrayed@gmail.com You can also find us on Apple, Spotify, and everywhere podcasts are found. Need help healing? Find James & Sharon at the CORE Relationship Recovery website: www.HopeForUs.com (Email: Info@HopeForUs.com ) or find Rae at www.HealingTalksBack.com (Email: Rae@HealingTalksBack.com) Our Website: https://www.AskTheBetrayed.com Follow CORE Relationship Recovery (James & Sharon) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CORERelationshipRecovery

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  Episode #27

  S3 - A Simple Tool for Measuring Progress

  Jun 24, 20264 minS1

  Healing after betrayal doesn't always happen in big, obvious moments. Sometimes recovery looks like one calmer day. One difficult conversation handled differently. One moment where you feel a little more grounded than you did last week. In this Ask The Betrayed Short, Rae shares a simple but powerful tool for tracking your healing journey. Using this method, you can begin to see patterns in your emotional wellbeing, recovery progress, and relationship dynamics—without adding another overwhelming task to your to-do list. If you've ever wondered: • "Am I actually making progress?" • "Why do some days feel so much harder than others?" • "How can I track my healing without journaling for hours?" This simple practice will help you notice growth that would otherwise go unseen. Remember: Healing isn't linear, but progress leaves clues. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share — it helps others find support and hope after betrayal. 💬 Please comment - We'd love to hear what you took away from this podcast. 🔔 Please Subscribe (and Like) for More Join Sharon and Rae every two weeks for grounded, empathetic conversations about healing after betrayal, rebuilding your identity, strengthening your voice, and reclaiming your life. Please share this video with someone who needs encouragement in their healing journey. 📬 If you have questions you'd like us to answer in an episode, or would like to inquire about coaching with Rae or therapy help, including intensives, with Sharon and James, please reach out to us at: AskTheBetrayed@gmail.com 🎧 You can also find us on Apple, Spotify, and everywhere podcasts are found. 🔗 Need help healing? Find James & Sharon at the CORE Relationship Recovery website: www.HopeForUs.com (Email: Info@HopeForUs.com ) or find Rae at www.HealingTalksBack.com (Email: Rae@HealingTalksBack.com ) Our Website: https://www.AskTheBetrayed.com Follow CORE Relationship Recovery (James & Sharon) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CORERelationshipRecovery

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  Episode #26

  IMPACT STATEMENTS: THE HEALING POWER OF SHARING THE IMPACT OF BETRAYAL WITH THE UNFAITHFUL

  Jun 10, 202628 minS1

  Have you ever wished your unfaithful partner could truly understand what betrayal has done to you? In this powerful episode of Ask The Betrayed, Sharon and Rae explore one of the most transformative tools in betrayal trauma recovery: the Impact Statement. An Impact Statement gives betrayed partners the opportunity to put words to the emotional, relational, sexual, spiritual, financial, vocational, and personal injuries caused by betrayal. It is a chance to tell the truth about what happened—not only to the relationship, but to you. In this episode, we discuss: ✔ What an Impact Statement is and why it matters ✔ How impact statements fit into the betrayal recovery process ✔ Different ways to write and structure an impact letter ✔ Why this process can be empowering and healing ✔ The role of professional support during impact statement work ✔ How impact statements help unfaithful partners understand the true impact of betrayal ✔ Real examples of powerful impact statement language ✔ Why being witnessed matters in healing from betrayal trauma Whether your relationship survives or not, your story deserves to be heard. One of the most painful realities of betrayal is carrying the impact alone. An Impact Statement creates the opportunity to reclaim your voice, organize your experience, and speak the truth about what happened to you. Because healing begins when your reality is no longer minimized, dismissed, or hidden. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share — it helps others find support and hope after betrayal. 💬 Please comment - We'd love to hear what you took away from this podcast. 🔔 Please Subscribe (and Like) for More Join Sharon and Rae every two weeks for grounded, empathetic conversations about healing after betrayal, rebuilding your identity, strengthening your voice, and reclaiming your life. Please share this video with someone who needs encouragement in their healing journey. 📬 If you have questions you'd like us to answer in an episode, or would like to inquire about coaching with Rae or therapy help, including intensives, with Sharon and James, please reach out to us at: AskTheBetrayed@gmail.com 🎧 You can also find us on Apple, Spotify, and everywhere podcasts are found. 🔗 Need help healing? Find James & Sharon at the CORE Relationship Recovery website: www.HopeForUs.com (Email: Info@HopeForUs.com ) or find Rae at www.HealingTalksBack.com (Email: Rae@HealingTalksBack.com ) Our Website: https://www.AskTheBetrayed.com Follow CORE Relationship Recovery (James & Sharon) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CORERelationshipRecovery

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  Ask The Betrayed

  ATB Short S2 Momentum

  May 30, 20268 minS0

  <p>Have you ever felt like the healing work you're doing after betrayal has stalled?</p> <p>In this deeply powerful short episode of Ask The Betrayed, Rae speaks directly to betrayed partners who feel stuck, plateaued, or discouraged in their healing journey after infidelity. </p> <p>Using a simple but unforgettable metaphor, Rae explores one of the hardest truths in betrayal recovery:</p> <p>👉 Sometimes healing is happening even if it's not readily apparent.</p> <p>This episode is for you if:<br /> • You feel emotionally exhausted by the healing work you're doing<br /> • You wonder if therapy, coaching or recov...

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  Episode #25

  Feeling Unseen After Betrayal? This Is Why.

  May 15, 202628 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Ask The Betrayed, Sharon and Rae take a deeper look at limerence—not just as something that happens in affairs, but as an often misunderstood part of all relationships… and what happens when that illusion breaks. </p> <p>If you've ever felt:<br /> • Used, unseen, or misunderstood in your relationship <br /> • Like your partner loved how you made them feel - not who you actually are <br /> • Confused about what was real and what wasn't </p> <p>…this conversation is for you.</p> <p>You'll learn:<br /> • What limerence really is (and why it happens in every relations...

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