How Do I Cope With Pain & Trauma After Infidelity? | Ft. Mary Faxon [RTH Episode #40]

Hey friend, this episode is tender. If you’ve recently discovered your spouse has been unfaithful, we want to say first: We are so sorry. Betrayal is one of the most heartbreaking experiences a human being can walk through, so know we're here for you. 

In this episode of The Road to Happiness Podcast, Josh sits down with Mary Faxon, NICC® certified counselor at MyCounselor.Online, to unpack her recent article:

 👉 "How To Cope With Pain and Trauma After Infidelity."

And let’s be clear about something right up front:

You are not “overreacting.” Betrayal trauma is real.

In this episode of The Road to Happiness Podcast, Josh & Mary are discussing:

• Why the shock and pain you’re feeling is a trauma response—not weakness
• How to begin grief work after betrayal
• What a Personal Support Team is—and how to build one
• What it means when your faith feels shaken and you don’t even know what you believe right now
• How healing happens through safe, regulated, relational connection

This isn’t easy work. It’s sacred work. And it takes time.

But please hear this: You are worth the time it takes to heal.

Healing doesn’t mean pretending it didn’t matter. Healing means slowly regaining your footing—emotionally, relationally, spiritually—so you can begin living from strength again.

Key Takeaways:

• Betrayal trauma impacts your nervous system, not just your heart
• Grief after infidelity is real and necessary
• Faith can feel fragile after betrayal—and that’s okay
• Healing is possible with the right guidance and care
• You don’t have to process this alone—support is essential

Get To Know Mary: https://mycounselor.online/christian-counselors/mary-faxon/

Read Mary's Article: https://mycounselor.online/cope-after-infidelity-trauma/

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If you’re ready for support from a counselor trained to navigate betrayal trauma with both clinical excellence and a Christ-centered approach, visit MyCounselor.Online and get matched with a therapist today.

There is hope. There is help. And healing is possible.

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