Resiliently Rising Podcast

Resiliently Rising Podcast

Hosted by: Carrie Holladay

Join husband and wife as they share their betrayal trauma healing journey using a somatic-based approach. This podcast explores nervous system regulation, self-trust, and practical tools for restoring relationships...

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Ep 56. The Harmful Narratives That Keep Betrayed Partners Stuck with Lindsay Haverslew

In this episode, Carrie sits down with betrayal trauma therapist Lindsay Haverslew to unpack the harmful beliefs that often surround infidelity and betrayal. Together, they explore why betrayed partners are not...
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Ep 55. Why Progress Doesn't Feel Like Progress

Healing after betrayal rarely moves in a straight line, and a hard day doesn’t mean you’re back at square one. In this episode, Carrie and David talk about why progress can be so difficult to recognize, how to tell...
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Ep. 54 Somatic Safety Session: Anger as a Protector

Ā  Anger is not always the problem—it may be one of the ways your body tries to protect you. In this Somatic Safety Session, Carrie guides you through a gentle practice to notice, contain, and safely move protective...
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Ep 53. WYW: How Do You Revive the Spark After Betrayal?

In this episode of What You’re Wondering, Carrie and David answer a common question after betrayal: How do you bring back the spark when closeness, affection, or intimacy no longer feels natural? They explore why...
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Ep 52. Braving Hope After Betrayal with Michelle Mays

What happens when the person you want comfort from is also the person who caused the pain? In this episode, Carrie talks with Michelle Mays, author of The Betrayal Bind, about the painful push and pull that can happen...
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Ep 51. Finding the Right Support After Betrayal Trauma

Ā When you’re healing from betrayal trauma, finding support matters — but finding the right support matters even more. In this episode, Carrie and David unpack the difference between coaching and therapy, why betrayal...
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Ep 50. Somatic Safety Session: Quieting the Loop

When your mind gets caught replaying the betrayal, searching for answers, or imagining every possible outcome, simply telling yourself to stop thinking rarely helps. In this Somatic Safety Session, Carrie guides you...
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Ep 49. WYW Healing Can't Start Until Contact Ends

What do you do when your partner says they want to work on the marriage… but they still won’t cut contact with the person they betrayed you with? In this What You’re Wondering episode of the Resiliently Rising...
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Ep 48. Moving Through Grief After Betrayal with Claire Bidwell Smith

In this episode, Carrie sits down with grief expert and author Claire Bidwell Smith to explore the grief that so often follows betrayal but is rarely named. Together, they discuss the loss of trust, identity, safety,...
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Ep 47. Separation After Betrayal: Creating Space That Supports Safety and Clarity

Separation after betrayal can feel terrifying, confusing, and loaded with meaning. For many couples, the word ā€œseparationā€ feels like the beginning of the end. But separation is not automatically a step toward...
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BONUS: Healing After Betrayal: A Conversation on the Body, Safety, and Trust with Jan Winhall

This bonus episode is a powerful conversation between Jan Winhall and Carrie Holladay on the Embodied Dialogues Podcast. Together they explore betrayal trauma through a Felt Sense Polyvagal lens. Together, they...
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Ep 46. Somatic Safety Session: Soothing the Spike After a Trigger

Ever felt a sudden rush of panic that takes over your body? You're not alone. Let's talk about what to do next. Triggers can hit us out of nowhere, sending our bodies into a frenzy. Your heart races, muscles tense,...
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