After the Affair Podcast - What to expect.

If you’re reeling from betrayal and struggling to make sense of your relationship, you’re in the right place. The After the Affair podcast is your supportive companion through the storm of infidelity. Whether you’re overwhelmed with heartbreak, shame, anger or confusion, I’ve been there, and I’m here to guide you through it.

In this introductory episode, I share what the After the Affair podcast is all about, and how it can help you find clarity, healing and purpose again. Expect honest conversations, fresh perspectives and practical tools to support you, whether you’re the betrayed or the one who strayed.

Key Takeaways:

• Why infidelity is more than just a betrayal. It’s a deeply emotional and psychological event

• What you can expect from future episodes, including expert insights and real-life stories

• The role of attachment styles in understanding relationship dynamics post-affair

• How to navigate shame, forgiveness and the painful question of “why?”

• Why recovery is possible, regardless of whether you stay or leave the relationship

💬 Reflection questions:

Where are you in your journey? Have you just discovered an affair, or are you trying to piece your life back together months later?

Connect with Luke:

• Website: www.lifecoachluke.com

• Instagram: @mylifecoachluke

• Email: luke@lifecoachluke.com

Join the After the Affair community at www.facebook.com/groups/aftertheaffaircommunity

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Episode Transcript:

Hello and welcome to this special introductory episode of the After the Affair, the podcast that dives deep into the complex world of infidelity and offers you a roadmap to recovery. I'm your host Luke Shillings, a certified relationship coach specialising in infidelity recovery and I've been where you are. I've felt the pain, the betrayal and the myriad of questions that floods your mind after discovering an affair.

In this podcast we won't just skim the surface, we'll explore the psychology, emotions and dynamics that underpin infidelity. You'll hear not just from me but also from experts in other fields and real people sharing real stories. We tackle the tough topics like shame, forgiveness and the ever complicated why.

I'll offer supportive tips, out-of-the-box perspectives and useful concepts that can help you navigate this painful experience. So what can you look forward to in upcoming episodes? Well join me while I dive into the role of attachment styles in infidelity. Explore why some people cheat while others resist temptation.

Investigate the often overlooked emotional fallout for the betrayer and examine that controversial question, can infidelity actually strengthen a relationship? Whether you choose to stay or leave, whether you are the betrayed partner or the one who strayed, the After The Affair podcast aims to offer you clarity, hope and a path to recovery. So hit that subscribe button now and join me on this journey to understanding and healing. Quick question, where do I start? Well of course you can start with episode one but you don't have to.

Have a look through the back list of episodes, find something that resonates most, start there and then explore in any direction that you like because After The Affair, life goes on and so can you. I'll look forward to talking to you very soon.