Episodes
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Moments Ep. 1- What Exactly Is Betrayal Trauma, and How is it Different from Regular Hurt?
Welcome to the new Rise Up Restored: Moments. Episode 1 answers the question underneath all the others: What exactly is betrayal trauma, and how is it different from regular hurt? In this five-minute episode: What betrayal trauma actually is (it's not "just stress") Why your body is reacting this...
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Moments Introduction Episode: Why We Are Changing...
Introducing Rise Up Restored: Moments — the new season of the Rise Up Restored podcast. One question, five minutes, every Monday, all season long. This is the final episode of the old format — and the doorway to the new one. For six years, this podcast has been real stories from real women, men,...
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Ep. 88- R.E.S.T. Meditation
Becky, host of the Rise Up Restored podcast, begins the new year discussing the importance of rest in the middle of everything going on in life. She reminds listeners to REST through: Release, Empty, Surrender, and Trust. Becky then shares the "R.E.S.T Meditation" with listeners. Show notes: For...
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Ep. 87 Listener Music Episode 2
In our second special Listener Music episode, listeners' songs focus on God's Love and awareness for each of us, self-forgiveness, strength in survival, and more!!! Listeners share how these songs have helped them in their healing journeys. We hope you enjoy the music and gain strength from…
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Ep. 86- Listener Music, Part 1
In this first special Listener Music episode, we share some of the songs that listeners said have helped them in their healing journeys and how these songs have helped them. We hope you enjoy the music and gain strength from others' experiences! Show notes: For more episodes and resources, please...
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Ep. 85 Intro to Trauma-Sensitive 12-Step
***Special Announcement- The podcast begins with an announcement about a special upcoming episode where listeners are invited to share a song that has helped them through this healing journey and why it helped them. Listeners can email this information or submit a short voice recording of "the…
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Ep. 84- Courtney's Story
***Special Announcement- The podcast begins with an announcement about a special upcoming episode where listeners are invited to share a song that has helped them through this healing journey and why it helped them. Listeners can email this information or submit a short voice recording of "the…
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Ep. 83- Softness in Healing
Ep. 83- Softness in Healing ***Special Announcement- The podcast begins with an announcement about a special upcoming episode where listeners are invited to share a song that has helped them through this healing journey and why it helped them. Listeners can email this information or submit a…
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Ep. 82- Q&A Grief
Ep. 82- Q&A Grief In this episode of the Rise Up History podcast, co-hosts Becky, Tiffany, and Autumn come together to answer listener questions about grief in the context of addiction and betrayal. They candidly share how grief has shown up in their lives during the darkest seasons—describing...
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Ep. 81- Rachel's Story
In this deeply honest episode, Becky and Autumn are joined by Rachel as shares her story of betrayal trauma, spiritual wrestling, and healing through boundaries, surrender, and divine grace. From discovering repeated deception in her marriage to reclaiming her identity and anchoring herself in...
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Ep. 80 Ocean Shore and Loving Christ Meditation
Ep. 80 Ocean Shore and Loving Christ Meditation Rise Up Restored host Becky talks about visualizations. She discusses vision boards and guided meditations and the benefits that can come from using these tools. She then shares the "Ocean Shore and Loving Christ Meditation" with the listeners. Show...
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Episode 79- Rachelle's Story
In this episode, co-hosts Becky and Tiffany welcome Rachelle, who shares her powerful journey of healing, faith, and self-discovery. Her childhood was deeply rooted in faith, which shaped her values and relationships—but her marriage soon brought emotional challenges and the pain of betrayal tied...
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Ep. 78- Anchoring meditation
Ep. 78- Anchoring meditation Rise Up Restored host Becky shares information about the practice of anchoring in life and in meditation. She covers the benefits of anchoring in this busy world and shares the "Anchoring Meditation" with listeners. Show notes: For more episodes and resources, please...
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Ep. 77- Perspectives on Hope - Part 2
In this Part 2 episode of our Perspectives on Hope, team members Richard, Becky, and Autumn share their experiences with Hope in their healing journeys. Each one shares how they have found hope in the journey, how they have cultivated hope, and they share some of their favorite quotes about hope....
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Ep. 76- Perspectives on Hope - Part 1
As we begin our 6th year of podcasting, reflecting back, the topic of Hope is something that has come up often throughout the years. Hope has played a big part in our individual healing journeys, so we have decided to devote 2 episodes to share our experiences, what we have learned, and…
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Ep 75- Village of Women Meditation
Rise Up Restored host Becky shares information on meditation and trauma, reminders that meditation types are not one-size-fits-all and should be used with others tools, and gives 3 Tips for Trauma Informed Meditation. She also shares the Village of Women meditation. Show notes: For more episodes...
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Ep. 74- Remarrying with Betrayal Trauma
Becky sits down with Ali and Tiffany, both mothers who remarried after experiencing betrayal trauma in their previous marriages. Ali, a mother of two, and Tiffany, a mother of five, share their journeys of navigating remarriage while blending families, with children ranging from ages 13 to 23.…
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Ep. 73- Loving Kindness Meditation
Episode 73- Loving Kindness Meditation Rise Up Restored host Becky reminds listeners about the benefits of self-compassion in healing from trauma that are discussed in episode 63 with Sheylley Dunford-Hardy. She talks about the benefits of loving kindness and shares the "Loving Kindness…
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Ep. 72- Deb's Story
In this heartfelt episode, Becky and Autumn sit down with Deb as she opens up about her deeply personal journey through marriage, faith, and the challenges of dealing with her husband's sexual addiction. Together, they explore themes of personal growth, spiritual awakening, and the complexities…
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Ep. 71- Nurturing Your Heart Meditation
Rise Up Restored host Becky talks about the benefits of body scan meditations and shares the Nurturing Your Heart Meditation with listeners. Show notes: For more episodes and resources, please visit https://riseuprestored.com/ And join us online at Rise Up Restored on Instagram and Facebook. Have...
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Ep. 70- How the Betrayer Can Support the Betrayed
Becky sits down with Erin, one of the podcast copy editors, and each of their husband's, Richard and Justin, to talk about what they have learned about how the Betrayer can best support the Betrayed. After multiple anonymous questions about this topic, we wanted to make sure we talked about it!...
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Ep. 69- The Tree Meditation
Rise Up Restored host Becky sits down and shares some thoughts about and benefits of meditation, 5 basic tips to get started meditating, and shares the Tree Meditation with listeners. Show notes: For more episodes and resources, please visit https://riseuprestored.com/ And join us online at Rise…
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Ep. 68- Patty's Story
Becky and Autumn sit down with Patty to share her story of healing from betrayal trauma caused by her ex-husband's pornography addiction. For many years, Patty experienced disconnection from God and others, having overwhelming feelings of insecurity and isolation. When she began attending group...
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Ep. 67- Q&A What is Sex Therapy? with Jessica Holfeltz, LCMHC
***Just a reminder to listeners that the topic of sexual health is an important step in the recovery journey, and if you are not yet in the place in your recovery to work on that piece, that is perfectly normal and okay. Listeners are invited to skip this episode if needed and rejoin on the next...
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Ep. 66- Hejdi's Story
Becky and Tiffany sit down with Hejdi to share her story of betrayal trauma and healing. Hejdi shares how even though her husband disclosed his porn use while they were dating, neither of them understood the "monster" it was. Early in their marriage, her husband's porn addiction caused a "numb...
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Ep. 65- Get to Know the Team- Part 2
Episode 65- Get to Know the Team- Part 2 In the Part 2 of Get to Know the Team, we invite listeners to get to know us a little better and get some updates on our journeys. In this episode, the three of our team members sharing with listeners are Autumn, Richard, and Tiff. We invite you to curl up...
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Ep. 64- Get to Know the Team- Part 1
Episode 64- Get to Know the Team- Part 1 As we begin our 5th year of the podcast (yay!), we thought it would be fun for our listeners to get to know us a little better and give some updates on our journeys. This episode has three of our team members opening up to listeners: Becky, Deb and Erin.…
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Ep. 63- Self-Compassion with Shelley Dunford-Hardy, LMFT
The Rise Up Restored Podcast Christmas Gift this year is an episode on self-compassion! Tiffany and Becky are joined by licensed and experienced therapist Shelley Dunford-Hardy. Shelley's Master's degrees in Clinical Psychology and Spiritual Psychology have brought greater focus on…
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Ep. 62- Keara's Story
Becky and Tiffany sit down with Keara to share her story of betrayal trauma and healing. Keara shares how her husband disclosed his porn use seven years into their marriage. Every disclosure had her forgiving him instantly and spending all her energy trying to make their home environment tidy and...
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Ep. 61- Hosts' Check-In
After many requests from listeners, hosts Becky, Autumn, and Tiffany come together to check-in on how they are really doing in their personal healing journeys. They share what they have learned, how they have changed, and how they are still struggling. This episode is a beautiful reminder of the...
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Ep. 60- Tara's Story - Daughter
Becky and Tiffany are joined by Tara, the daughter of a sex addict and a betrayed spouse. She is the Executive Director of S.A. Lifeline, which provides resources for addicts and those experiencing betrayal trauma. Tara shares that she was a long-time believer in God at her core, but that her…
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Ep. 59- Andi's Story
Becky and Tiffany sit down with Andi to share her story of betrayal trauma and healing. Andi shares how her husband's porn use didn't stop after marriage like she thought it would. She spent the next several years battling the feeling of not being enough, and in an attempt to mitigate the chaos…
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Ep. 58- 12-Step Groups with Josh Walpole, ACMHC
Josh Walpole, Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor, joins our hosts to discuss 12-Step Groups and how they can support healing and work synergistically with therapy. He shares the basics of the 12 Steps, attending meetings, self-care in meetings, sponsors, surrender, and the "spiritual...
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Ep. 57- Candy's Story
Becky and Autumn sit down with Candy to share her story of betrayal trauma and healing. After about six years of marriage, Candy's husband told her he had a pornography problem. Candy explains that it was difficult at first to see the link between the porn and their lack of connection. Over time,...
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Ep. 56- Body Regulation and Betrayal Trauma with Todd Olsen, LCSW
Todd Olsen LCSW, co-founder of LifeStar and clinical director of Circles of Grace (formerly LifeStar Salt Lake), joins our hosts to discuss Polyvagal Theory and how it applies to Betrayal Trauma. Learning about the nervous system is helpful to increase compassion for oneself, and to increase...
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Ep. 55- Music of Our Hearts- Part 2
"Music gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything." -Plato Welcome to Part 2 of sharing the Music of Our Hearts! We are excited to share from members of the Rise Up Restored team (including voices you have never heard!) some of their favorite...
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Ep. 54- Music of Our Hearts- Part 1
"Music acts like a magic key, to which the most tightly closed heart opens." – Maria von Trapp Part 1 of sharing the Music of Our Hearts! Members of the Rise Up Restored team (including voices you have never heard!) share some of their favorite songs and how they have helped them on their healing...
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Ep. 53- Heather's Story
Becky and Tiffany talk with Heather, whose close connection with God started as a young child and continued throughout her younger years. After marrying her life-long friend, Heather was shocked when he lost his job because of an undisclosed pornography addiction. Over the next 15 years, Heather...
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Ep. 52- Amy Claire's Story
Becky and Autumn sit down with Amy Claire to share her story of betrayal trauma and healing. After discovering that her husband of thirteen years had been hiding being gay and his years-long, widespread betrayal, Amy Claire explains the gut-wrenching pain she experienced. She took a break from…
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Ep. 51- Gaslighting 101 with Sarah Morales- Certified Life and Relationship Coach
Becky and Tiffany sit down with special guest Sarah Morales, a Certified Life and Relationship Coach, to share her work and research on Gaslighting. Sarah discusses what gaslighting is and how to know if it's happening in our relationships. She also shares her three-pronged approach to help get...
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Ep. 50- Where God Shows Up!
For our 50th episode, hosts Becky, Autumn, and Tiffany sit down to reflect on "Where God Shows Up" in their healing journey. They share their experiences of looking for the light, recognizing earthly angels, learning about and healing their relationship with the Lord, and EXPECTING miracles, even...
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Ep. 49- Emily's Story
Becky and Tiffany sit down with Emily to share her story of betrayal trauma and healing. After discovering her husband's porn usage early on in their marriage, Emily explains that she lived in a state of denial and isolation. It wasn't until ten years later, when her husband confessed to a porn...
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Ep. 48- Let's Talk About Shame
Hosts Becky, Autumn, and Tiffany sit down to discuss Shame as a betrayed loved one. A big part of an addict's work is to address and deal with shame. But shame is rarely addressed in the healing process for betrayed loved ones, even though shame is something that keeps loved ones stuck, too. Why?...
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Ep. 47- Nicole's Story
Autumn and Becky sit with Nicole to hear her story. Nicole shares that her sheltered upbringing led to naivety regarding sex and pornography, and when her husband shared he had "problems" that they were uncomfortable talking about them. Following an experience that prompted her to lean into a...
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Ep. 46- Sandy's Story
Becky and Tiffany talk with Sandy about her story. Sandy talks about how she grew up dabbling in religion and that she can look back and see God present and waiting for her to embrace Him. Coming from divorced homes, when she married they prioritized God and a healthy relationship so as to avoid...
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Ep. 45- Rachel's Story
Becky and Autumn sit down with Rachel to share her story. Rachel shares her journey with betrayal trauma and her subsequent healing after many years of anger and pain. Although she'd always known God was there for her, it wasn't until wanting to divorce her husband that she began a true wrestle…
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Ep. 44- Brianna's Story
Becky and Tiffany sit down with Brianna to share her story. Brianna talks about feeling unworthy of God's love throughout her childhood. Brianna shares how her relationship with God became strained during her first marriage due to her husband's sex addiction and how she was treated. After moving…
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Ep. 43- "One of Our Favorite Things"- The Heart of a Woman Retreat
At this Christmas season, Becky, Tiffany, and Autumn sit down to share one of their favorite things- The "Heart of a Woman" Retreat. This retreat has been one of the most impactful resources in their individual healing journeys and brought healing to their relationships with God. The team shares...
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Ep. 42- Is It Me?
Becky, Autumn, and Tiffany sit down to discuss one of the biggest questions they get- "Is It Me?". Many people (including the hosts) have wondered if their loved one's actions are their fault or if they caused them. The hosts share their thoughts about responsibility, accountability, boundaries,...
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Ep. 41- Jeni G (aka Scabs) Story
Becky and Autumn sit down with Jeni G. to share her story. Jeni works as a therapist in Arizona and started her blog "Eat My Scabs" in 2012 chronicling her journey of betrayal trauma. She talks about discovering her husband's acting out and pushing back against a therapist when asked to take...