))
EP42 The Infidelity Industry: What the Ashley Madison Documentary Missed
Manage episode 423496942 series 3505282
Content provided by Sarah Elizabeth. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Sarah Elizabeth or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
This week’s episode looks at the controversy and scandal of infidelity through the lens of the Ashley Madison documentary now streaming on Netflix (*spoiler alert for those who haven’t yet watched it*) (There is also a trigger warning for suicide)
As someone who has navigated the painful path of betrayal and divorce, I watched this documentary with both caution and curiosity.
In the episode I delve into the murky waters of the dating site designed specifically for married individuals seeking affairs; from the alarming marketing strategies to the fallout of the infamous 2015 hack.
I discuss stories of individuals shown in the documentary who were affected by the hack, including the superficial portrayal of forgiveness and reconciliation (not to mention some religious hypocrisy).
I also talk about the heart-breaking consequences faced by the real victims—the betrayed spouses, which in my view was the part the documentary failed to meaningfully cover.
There was a lot of focus in the documentary on the impact of the hack as opposed to the impact of the betrayal, and I cover this and more in this episode…
...as well as the discovery of a potential link with my own ex-husband.
Do let me know what you thought of the documentary (and the episode)
Until next time, sending you loads of love
Sarah x
🌸
THE DIVORCE BOOK CLUB
https://patreon.com/thedivorcebookclub
FREE Guide to the 10 MUST read divorce books after divorce
https://thedivorcebookclub.com/free-resources/
INSTAGRAM
https://www.instagram.com/thedivorcechapter
Chapters
1. EP42 The Infidelity Industry: What the Ashley Madison Documentary Missed (00:00:00)
2. Intro to the shitshow that's Ashley Madison (00:01:02)
3. The 'supposedly' faithful and 'honest' CEO (00:04:33)
4. The hack and the panic (00:08:13)
5. Monogamy equals monotony BS (00:09:36)
6. "Life is short have an affair?" Well Sam certainly did.... (00:12:43)
7. Gotta protect the image.... (00:21:40)
8. Blaming everyone BUT the cheaters (00:26:49)
9. It gets personal... Was my ex on Ashley Madison?! (00:29:12)
10. What's so exciting about all the damage?? (00:34:10)
63 episodes
Share
