When A Wife Discovers Her Husband's Porn (with Dr. Barbara Steffens and Lyschel Burket)

Husband Material

What happens to the brain and body of a wife who discovers her husband's relationship with porn? This is part 1 of our 2 part series on the trauma of sexual infidelity taught by Dr. Barbara Steffens and Lyschel Burket. You'll learn why wives react the way they do, how to tell the difference between wives expressing anger vs. engaging in abusive behavior, how to set appropriate boundaries while practicing empathy, and what wives really want from their husbands in the healing process (VOWS). This teaching is absolutely brilliant. Take notes!
Dr. Barbara Steffens is the founding president of APSATS, the Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists. She has specialized in providing help for the partners of sexual addicts since 1999. Dr. Steffens is a recognized expert in the field, and is now accepting speaking engagements for churches and professional organizations. Learn more and connect with Barb at drbarbarasteffens.com
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Your Sexually Addicted Spouse: How Partners Can Cope and Heal
Lyschel Burket is the Lead Hope Caster and Founder of Hope Redefined. She is also a current APSATS Board Member and the committee lead for BTRL (Betrayal Trauma Religious Leader Training). Lyschel has been working with women since 2008 by helping them navigate the road of betrayal by sexual infidelity. She knows all too well the isolation, shame, fear, and trauma that betrayal causes. More than anything, Lyschel wants women to know that they don’t have to walk this road alone, so she provides a safe community where each one can find healing and hope.
Learn more about Lyschel and Hope Redefined at hoperedefined.org
More resources for women from Hope Redefined:

• private online community
• online support groups
• intensive retreats
• 1:1 coaching

Listen to the Hope For Wives podcast at hopeforwives.com!

Get trained by Dr. Barbara Steffens and Lyschel Burket through BTRL (Betrayal Trauma Religious Leader Training). Learn more here.

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• Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTube
• Step 2: Join the private Husband Material Community
• Step 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow Porn
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Chapters

1. When A Wife Discovers Her Husband's Porn (with Dr. Barbara Steffens and Lyschel Burket) (00:00:00)

2. Trauma of Discovering Porn Betrayal (00:00:01)

3. Impact of Caretaking on Relationships (00:10:04)

4. Challenges of Partners Healing Process (00:15:47)

5. Navigating Anger and Boundaries in Relationships (00:22:24)

6. Building Intimacy Through Vulnerability and Safety (00:32:03)