Episode #12: Is Porn Cheating? The Neuroscience of Betrayal & Rebuilding Trust

Sanity After Betrayal by Dr. Trish Leigh

Sanity After Betrayal by Dr. Trish Leigh
Episode #12: Is Porn Cheating? The Neuroscience of Betrayal & Rebuilding Trust
Sep 20, 2025 Season 1 Episode 12
Dr. Trish Leigh

If he hid it and it hurt you, your brain registers it as betrayal—and your nervous system responds like danger is near. As a cognitive neuroscientist, I want you to know this isn’t “oversensitive”; it’s biology. Dopamine-driven screen habits can displace real intimacy, trigger survival mode, and leave you anxious, hypervigilant, and doubting yourself. You are not weak—you’re wired to protect yourself.

Here’s the good news: you can rebuild trust from the inside out. Start by trusting your signals, setting clear boundaries, and valuing consistent actions over promises. Then repair both brains: brain mapping + neurofeedback help calm alarms, restore focus, and reconnect bonding chemistry so safety—and real connection—return. I’m here for you. I don’t want this for you, and I can help you with neuroscience-based steps so you feel steady, seen, and strong again. Ready for clarity and support? Visit drtrishleigh.com  (click on “For Partners” tab)—we’ll do this together.


This channel will provide you with the motivation and inspiration to gain the strength you need to make it through difficult times in your relationship. I know this sounds cliche... but, you can become stronger and healthier than ever and do what is necessary to repair your relationship or realize you need to move on, both with love in your heart. Sexual betrayal is hard, so hard. But, recovery is incredibly worth it. You can do it. We can help.

This channel is perfect for you if:

🎯 Your partner watches porn, and you don't know what to do.

🎯 Your partner struggles with compulsive sexual behaviors.

🎯 You have suffered an affair in your relationship. And more.


Listen now to see what your Sanity After Betrayal Coach says about helping you heal your brain and life after betrayal.

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