Roane and Eva Hunter
hunterroane@gmail.com (Linda MacDonald, Roan Hunter)
011 Linda MacDonald | Clearing the Affair Fog
011 Linda MacDonald | Clearing the Affair Fog
011 Linda MacDonald | Clearing the Affair Fog
Friday 4th November 2022
Linda MacDonald joins 'Sex, God, & Chaos' to discuss betrayal trauma, infidelity, and healing relationships with faith and compassion.
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Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Recovery from Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Linda MacDonald on Navigating Betrayal Trauma and Healing Relationships
Affairs have an addictive quality to them, but they're not as personal. Somebody involved in an affair tends not to feel shame that it doesn't overwhelm them in the way that I think it does. Somebody that's got a compulsive issue that they're hiding.
Picture this: You're grappling with the aftermath of an affair, feeling lost and unsure of how to move forward. That's where Linda MacDonald comes in. In this episode of 'Sex, God, & Chaos', hosts Ben Derrick and Roan Hunter sit down with Linda, a seasoned infidelity expert, to unpack the tangled web of betrayal trauma and its impact on relationships. Linda's personal journey through betrayal has turned her pain into a powerful tool for helping others.
She dives into the subtle yet significant differences between sexual acting out and having an affair, shedding light on the addictive nature of infidelity and the overwhelming shame that often accompanies it. With a firm foundation in her faith, Linda offers a unique perspective on healing, emphasizing the importance of processing emotions and principles in tandem. She discusses how couples can navigate either reconciliation or an amicable dissolution, always with a focus on understanding and compassion.
For those who find solace in spirituality, Linda's insights on how faith can play a role in recovery are particularly poignant. This episode isn't just for those directly affected by infidelity; it's a resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of betrayal and the path to healing.