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After the Affair Podcast


168. Life After Betrayal: What Nobody Told You Is Possible
When betrayal hits, everything can feel like it’s falling apart: your trust, your sleep, your sense of self. In the thick of it, just getting through the day without breaking down feels like a win. If you're replaying memories on loop, second-guessing every decision, and wondering if you'll ever feel normal again, this episode is for you. In this episode, I lift the curtain on what’s truly possible after infidelity, not just in your relationship, but within yourself. This isn

Luke Shillings
9 min read


167. Is Non-Monogamy Just an Excuse for Betrayal?
When you're already shattered by betrayal, hearing your partner suggest an open relationship can feel like another blow. In this episode of After the Affair , I dive deep into the emotional chaos that unfolds when non-monogamy is introduced after infidelity. Is it a genuine part of self-discovery, or is it a strategy to avoid accountability? I explore the increasingly common pattern of post-affair “reframing,” where cheating is spun into an enlightened desire for non-monogam

Luke Shillings
7 min read


166. Why You’re Still Suffering After Betrayal
The pain after betrayal can feel all-consuming, like you’re trapped in a never-ending spiral of questions, what-ifs, and overwhelming emotions. But what if the real weight you’re carrying isn’t just the pain itself… but the meaning you’ve attached to it? In this episode of After the Affair , I’ll guide you through one of the most transformational shifts in healing: the difference between discomfort and suffering. You’ll learn how to stop feeding the mental loops that keep yo

Luke Shillings
8 min read


165. I'm Doing Therapy… So Why Am I Still Stuck?
After infidelity, therapy often becomes the first refuge, a safe space to feel heard, understood, and grounded. But what happens when you’ve done the work, gained the insight… and still feel stuck? You can explain the pain, the patterns, the why, but the how of moving forward remains just out of reach. In this episode of After the Affair , I explore why therapy might not be “enough” when it comes to true healing. I unpack the vital difference between understanding and transfo

Luke Shillings
7 min read


164. They Chose Someone Else: What Does That Say About Me?
When someone you love chooses someone else, it can feel like your world crumbles. The questions swirl: What did they have that I didn’t? Was I not enough? That kind of rejection hits something deep. It shakes your sense of identity, leaving you measuring your worth through someone else’s choices. In this episode of After the Affair , I explore the hidden cost of needing to be chosen and how betrayal distorts your view of yourself. If you’ve found yourself comparing, question

Luke Shillings
8 min read
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