Ep 85, Stuck in Betrayal Trauma After Divorce? You’re Not Broken, You’re Healing with guest Denise Stiffler

Betrayal doesn’t just break a relationship—it can leave you feeling frozen long after the divorce papers are signed. If you’ve ever wondered Why am I still stuck? Why does this still hurt? Why can’t I just move on?—this episode is for you. In this deep conversation, we’re talking about betrayal trauma—what it really is, how it impacts your nervous system, your faith, and your ability to trust yourself again, and why healing often takes longer than we expect. More importantly, we explore what actually helps when fear, grief, and overwhelm feel paralyzing. This isn’t about rushing your healing or slapping spiritual clichés on deep wounds. It’s about understanding what’s happening beneath the surface and taking grounded, compassionate steps forward. In this episode, we discuss: What betrayal trauma is and why it’s different from ordinary heartbreak Common emotional and physical signs you may still be living with trauma after divorce Why restoring a sense of safety is the foundation of healing Questions you can ask yourself to help break out of the “stuck” cycle How to move through paralyzing fear during major life transitions Rebuilding trust with yourself after betrayal Navigating faith and spiritual confusion after relational trauma Practical tools and rhythms that support real, lasting healing If you’re navigating life after betrayal and wondering whether healing is even possible, this conversation will remind you: you’re not broken—you’re healing.   💛 Encouragement Healing from betrayal trauma doesn’t mean going backward or failing to “move on.” It means learning how to feel safe again, trust yourself again, and take the next right step—at your pace.   To watch this episode on Youtube, go to: https://youtu.be/VxuUdQJNBjQ   TO CONTACT DENISE STIFFLER: See her Link Tree here: https://linktr.ee/denise.lifecoach7  For her weary heart prayer guide, go to her website:  https://www.fromrundowntorenewed.com/d5be2d9c     DANA’S CONTACT INFORMATION: WEBSITE: www.redeemed-identity.com   LINK TREE: https://redeemed-identity.com/links/   SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:   Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/redeemidentity/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@redeemedidentity Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redeemedidentityafterdivorce/#   To receive the free ebook, email me at [email protected] and I will send you a PDF.   Amazon:   Healing After Divorce Paperback: https://a.co/d/8mjG6dp Healing After Divorce ebook https://a.co/d/etcpVyR   WHERE CAN YOU FIND THE SHOW:   PODCAST: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/redeemed-identity-after-divorce-christian-divorce-encouragement/id1752761447 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RedeemedIdentityAfterDivorce