Come explore Kim Hansen Petroni’s workbook Not a Casserole Widow with me. In this conversation, we unpack what forgiveness can really look like—and it may not be what you expect. We also talk about the breaking of trust in intimate relationships, which is the very foundation of betrayal trauma.

Amid the chaos and confusion, there’s also a deeper story of courage and hope—and that’s what we touch on together.

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Join me this episode as we speak with Kim Hansen Petroni, author of the book, "Not a Casserole Widow." We discuss how the workbook came to be, integral parts of the book, and Kim even shares some of her poetry. You won't want to miss this!

Kim Hansen Petroni holds a Masters in Counseling, is a Board Certified Coach, an APSATS Certified Partner Coach and Supervisor, an ERCEM certified coach, and a Certified Divorce Coach.

Kim supports those experiencing sexual betrayal in their relationship through her company, titled CoachingHope4U.

Kim has an exciting development she shared with me: Not a Casserole Widow was recently approved for non profit status! Kim is embarking on her mission to better train women to get through divorce/mediation and all things surrounding healing through betrayal and divorce.

It certainly was a privilege to have Kim as a guest on today's episode!

You can find out more information about Kim, her workbook and the work she is doing here: https://www.coachinghope4u.com/

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Continuing our conversation inspired by the book, "What Can I Do About Me? by Ryhll Crowshaw, we discuss self-care. Self-care is just another word for boundaries, but what does it take to really be able to care for ourselves? Join me in this episode where we get to the heart of why we do or do not care for ourselves.

We're talking boundaries again. Ryhll Crowshaw released the 2nd edition of her book, "What Can I Do About Me?" and we discuss the new additions. Ryhll added addendums to further her story 11+ years after the first publishing. Boundaries are one of the most confusing and critical parts of recovery work. We explore the nuances of boundaries, including the difficulties and fruits of setting healthy boundaries.

The B-word! Boundaries! Has such a word ever had so many connotations around it?

In this episode we explore Rhyll Croshaw's book, "What Can I Do About Me?" and her perspectives about boundaries. I share my own personal exploration of boundaries and offer real life examples. I also offer validation for the difficulties and fears that come up with placing healthy boundaries. You're going to want to be sure to listen.

Link to the book: https://a.co/d/93IMqrI

In this episode, I'm discussing the book written by Rhyll Anne Croshaw called "What Can I Do About Me?" She offers important insights about the shame we experience as betrayed partners. I share parts of my story and how shame played a significant role in the trauma of betrayal. The courage to share one story at a time can begin to dispel the shame surrounding betrayal from sex addiction.

This episode is the last one of the series exploring Dr. Kevin Skinner's Book, Treating Trauma from Sexual Betrayal. I offer my perspective on the concept of Self-Compassion.

Betrayal Trauma affects our very connection to ourselves and self-compassion can be challenging at best to practice. I look at the barriers to self-compassion that Dr. Skinner's identifies as well as ways to implement it, which includes gentle observation.

In this episode we explore what safety means in self and the relationship. We acknowledge that sensing safety is biologically wired into our nervous systems. We also answer the question, "What happens if my partner doesn't offer safety for the relationship?"

I offer my insights to the definition of safety while studying Dr. Kevin Skinner's book, Treating Trauma from Sexual Betrayal.