Betrayed By Your Partner With Michelle Mays

In this replay conversation, host Monique Koven is chatting with trauma therapist and author Michelle Mays. They discuss the concept of betrayal trauma, its connection to attachment theory, and how childhood trauma influences adult relationships. Michelle explains the importance of understanding betrayal trauma as a relational issue and outlines the three trauma traps that betrayed partners often face: fear of loss, shame, and powerlessness. She also introduces her six phases of healing, emphasizing that healing is a complex, non-linear process that requires individuals to confront their fears and engage in deep emotional work. Michelle's Books & Resources: The Betrayal Bind: How to Heal When the Person You Love the Most Hurts You the Worst The Aftermath of Betrayal When It All Breaks Bad: 10 Things To Do (And Not Do) After Betraya l Michelle's Website: Find a list of trauma recovery books + resources for the healing trauma journey. SUPPORT this podcast for the cost of a coffee. Your support is appreciated! When you buy me a coffee, your support goes towards keeping the podcast running. HERE:

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Betrayed By Your Partner With Michelle Mays is an episode from The Healing Trauma Podcast by Monique Koven .

This episode is 33:35 long.

This episode was published on Apr 23, 2026.

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