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Infidelity: Moving on with Compassion

Episode 4 of the Words Never Spoken podcast, hosted by Jill Douglas and Carmen Walsh, titled "Infidelity: Moving on with Compassion" was published on November 22, 2023 and runs 67 minutes.

November 22, 2023 ·67m · Words Never Spoken

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Episode 4. Infidelity: Moving on with Compassion On today’s episode, we take on the highly charged topic of infidelity. From the outside, there’s a tendency to harshly judge affairs; however, anyone who has been involved knows it’s often more complicated than it appears. Today we shed light on some of the nuances that can exist as our co-host, Jill Douglas, tells her story of infidelity. She shares the internal struggles she encountered and the shame she experienced, mostly from her own self-judgment. This episode isn’t about condoning affairs; it’s about having more compassion and better understanding. And it’s about offering hope for those who have been there: You can forgive (most importantly, yourself), and you can go on to enjoy great relationships. Ideas discussed: Body betrayal and the pull of physical pleasure Feeling safe enough to say No Shutting down our natural sensuality and openness to make ourselves less attractive – so we don’t get put in the position to say No to unwanted advances The impact of self-judgment and shame Owning all parts of ourself and our healing (and not holding responsibility for another’s) The need to forget and move on, after the healing The impact of keeping secrets (and when it’s important to share them) Resources: Esther Perel (relationship and sexuality expert’s focus on infidelity) If you’d like to get in touch with us, please email us at [email protected]. If you’d like to be a guest on our show and share your own courageous story, please fill out this guest application form, and we will be in touch! Disclaimer: The Words Never Spoken podcast is presented to provide connection and expanded awareness. The use of information from this podcast is at the listener’s own risk. The information shared on this podcast is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a psychiatrist, therapist, counselor, or other licensed professional. Listeners should seek professional advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have.

Episode Description

Episode 4. Infidelity: Moving on with Compassion On today’s episode, we take on the highly charged topic of infidelity. From the outside, there’s a tendency to harshly judge affairs; however, anyone who has been involved knows it’s often more complicated than it appears. Today we shed light on some of the nuances that can exist as our co-host, Jill Douglas, tells her story of infidelity. She shares the internal struggles she encountered and the shame she experienced, mostly from her own self-judgment. This episode isn’t about condoning affairs; it’s about having more compassion and better understanding. And it’s about offering hope for those who have been there: You can forgive (most importantly, yourself), and you can go on to enjoy great relationships. Ideas discussed:

  • Body betrayal and the pull of physical pleasure
  • Feeling safe enough to say No
  • Shutting down our natural sensuality and openness to make ourselves less attractive – so we don’t get put in the position to say No to unwanted advances
  • The impact of self-judgment and shame
  • Owning all parts of ourself and our healing (and not holding responsibility for another’s)
  • The need to forget and move on, after the healing
  • The impact of keeping secrets (and when it’s important to share them)

Resources: Esther Perel (relationship and sexuality expert’s focus on infidelity) If you’d like to get in touch with us, please email us at [email protected]. If you’d like to be a guest on our show and share your own courageous story, please fill out this guest application form, and we will be in touch! Disclaimer: The Words Never Spoken podcast is presented to provide connection and expanded awareness. The use of information from this podcast is at the listener’s own risk. The information shared on this podcast is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a psychiatrist, therapist, counselor, or other licensed professional. Listeners should seek professional advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have.


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