Betrayal has a way of making women feel broken emotionally, relationally, and inside their own sense of self.

In this episode, I’m joined by author Tammy Gustafson for a powerful conversation about what it really means to be broken… and how bravery often emerges in ways we don’t expect after betrayal.

Together, we explore how betrayal trauma impacts the nervous system, identity, and sense of safety—and why healing is rarely a straight line.

• What “broken” actually means after betrayal and why it’s not a personal failure

• How bravery doesn’t look like strength or certainty, but honesty and presence

• The phases of healing after betrayal and why each one matters

• Why the path to healing often feels counterintuitive

• How betrayal creates an invisible injury that deserves real care and time

• What true repair looks like—inside yourself, not just in the relationship
  

Tammy offers a grounded, compassionate lens for understanding betrayal trauma, one that honors the depth of the injury without rushing women toward forgiveness or decisions they’re not ready to make.

This episode is especially supportive if:

• You’ve been told to “be strong” when you feel shattered

• You’re questioning why you’re still struggling long after the betrayal

• You want to true healing from the betrayal you’ve experienced

• You’re looking for validation that you’re on the path.
  

You are not weak because this hurt you.

You are not failing because healing takes time.

And you are not broken beyond repair.

🎧 Listen in for a compassionate, real conversation about betrayal, bravery, and what healing actually looks like after everything falls apart.

🌟 Meet the Author: Tammy Gustafson

Tammy Gustafson is a trauma-informed licensed professional counselor, coach, and speaker with over 15 years of experience. She holds a master’s degree in counseling and is the founder and CEO of Betrayal Healing and LiveFree Counseling. Tammy hosts the annual Betrayal Healing Conference, which provides compassionate, expert guidance to thousands of betrayed partners worldwide.

The Betrayal Healing Conference

January 26-30, 2026

https://010850311--betrayalhealing.thrivecart.com/all-access-pass/

Book link on Amazon (available for preorder): Broken to Brave: Your Courageous Act of Healing After Intimate Betrayal

Tammy’s Website

tammygustafson.com

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