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In this episode of "Love After Lies," Avonlea and Josh share their transformative journey from betrayal to forgiveness. They recount their experiences at a healing retreat in Costa Rica, where they explored the power of plant medicine and its impact on their relationship. Join them as they discuss the challenges of healing, the importance of setting and intention, and the profound insights gained through their journey. Whether you're navigating your own path to healing or simply curious about alternative therapies, this episode offers a candid and heartfelt exploration of love, forgiveness, and personal growth.

Resources:

Inside Out Health Podcast: JOSH TRENT Breathwork, Ayahuasca, and Following Your Heart

Collective Insights Podcast: Plant Medicine - Dr. Jeff McNairy - Psychedelics

Huberman Lab Podcast: The Science of Psychedelics for Mental Health

Huberman Lab Podcast: Psychedelics & Neurostimulation for Brain Rewiring

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When a viral Coldplay concert “Kiss Cam” exposed two married executives in a shocking affair, the world turned it into a meme—but for the betrayed spouses and families, it was anything but funny.

In this episode, we pause our personal story to unpack why infidelity is so devastating—through the lens of science, faith, and lived experience. You’ll discover:

• The different types of affairs (emotional affair, one-night stand, sexual addiction, micro-cheating, and more)
• Why betrayal trauma shatters us at the deepest level of attachment and trust
• Insights from The Betrayal Bind by Michelle Mays on the science of bonding, attachment, and heartbreak
• The cultural tendency to treat infidelity casually, and the real emotional and spiritual cost for those involved

Whether you’re healing from infidelity, supporting someone after betrayal, or simply want to understand why cheating hurts so much, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and hope.

👉 Subscribe for more episodes on betrayal trauma recovery, marriage healing, faith-based coaching, and emotional resilience. Share this with someone who needs encouragement in the aftermath of betrayal.

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In this deeply personal episode, the hosts share their journey from betrayal to healing, highlighting the powerful role of truth and vulnerability in rebuilding intimacy. They reflect on the aftermath of Full Therapeutic Disclosure, the emotional reconnection that followed, and the hard but hopeful road of reintegration after separation. The episode confronts common excuses for secrecy—like “I don’t want to hurt them”—and exposes how withholding truth only deepens the damage. With honesty, faith, and intentional recovery work, they show that real connection is only possible when there’s nothing left to hide.