EP42 The Infidelity Industry: What the Ashley Madison Documentary Missed

Send us Fan MailThis week’s episode looks at the controversy and scandal of infidelity through the lens of the Ashley Madison documentary now streaming on Netflix (*spoiler alert for those who haven’t yet watched it*) (There is also a trigger warning for suicide)As someone who has navigated the painful path of betrayal and divorce, I watched this documentary with both caution and curiosity.In the episode I delve into the murky waters of the dating site designed specifically for married individuals seeking affairs; from the alarming marketing strategies to the fallout of the infamous 2015 hack.I discuss stories of individuals shown in the documentary who were affected by the hack, including the superficial portrayal of forgiveness and reconciliation (not to mention some religious hypocrisy). I also talk about the heart-breaking consequences faced by the real victims—the betrayed spouses, which in my view was the part the documentary failed to meaningfully cover. There was a lot of focus in the documentary on the impact of the hack as opposed to the impact of the betrayal, and I cover this and more in this episode… ...as well as the discovery of a potential link with my own ex-husband.Do let me know what you thought of the documentary (and the episode) Until next time, sending you loads of loveSarah x🌸