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After the Affair Podcast


186. When They Move On… And You’re Still Processing - Pt 3 of 4
There’s a moment that can hit harder than you expect. You realise they’ve moved on… and you’re still trying to make sense of what happened. It can feel like you’re both living in completely different realities. They seem to be stepping into a new chapter, while you’re still sitting with the weight of the last one, processing, reflecting, trying to rebuild yourself piece by piece. In this episode, I explore the emotional impact of seeing your ex move on after betrayal, and how

Luke Shillings
7 min read


185. When You Leave… But Still Love Them - Pt 2 of 4
You made the decision to leave… but the love didn’t go anywhere. And now you’re left holding something that doesn’t make sense. Because part of you misses them, thinks about them, feels the pull to go back… while another part of you knows exactly why you walked away. And living in that contradiction can feel exhausting, confusing, and deeply isolating. In this episode, I explore what it really means to leave a relationship after betrayal while still loving the person, and how

Luke Shillings
7 min read


184. It Didn’t Work Out Like I Thought It Would - Pt 1 of 4
There’s a moment after betrayal that no one really prepares you for. Not the discovery. Not the confrontation. Not even the decision to stay or leave. It’s the quieter moment that comes later… when you begin to realise that despite everything you’ve tried, everything you’ve hoped for, things aren’t working out the way you thought they would. In this episode, I explore that deeply uncomfortable space between holding on and letting go , where hope starts to shift into clarity,

Luke Shillings
8 min read


183. “It Meant Nothing” Why That Doesn’t Make Betrayal Easier
When you hear the words “it meant nothing” after betrayal, it’s supposed to bring comfort. But for most people, it does the opposite. It leaves you questioning everything, because if it meant nothing… why does it hurt so much? This is where many people get stuck in their infidelity healing. Your mind searches for clarity, trying to make sense of something that feels careless, confusing, and deeply personal all at once. And without that clarity, it’s hard to rebuild trust, or

Luke Shillings
7 min read


182. It Just Happened. The Myth of the Sudden Affair
When someone discovers a betrayal, one explanation often appears: “It just happened.” But for the person who has been hurt, those words rarely bring clarity. Instead, they can leave you feeling even more confused, anxious, and searching for answers. How can something so painful simply happen without warning? In reality, most affairs don’t begin in a single moment. They develop gradually, through small shifts in attention, subtle boundary changes, and emotional connections th

Luke Shillings
7 min read
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