Podcast appearances and mentions of marnie breecker

In this episode of the Helping Couples Heal, Marnie talks to Maddie Corman again about her journey through a public discovery, grief and betrayal trauma and her powerful film (just released on HBO), Accidentally Brave. In this conversation, Maddie shares more about life, healing and recovery where the film left off including the gifts and lessons she learned along the way. With honesty and humor, Maddie brings us with her as she continues to bring hope to those still in the depths of despair. Marnie and Maddie also announce their first professional collaboration, a women's empowerment retreat taking place March 14th - 16th in Temecula CA. (see below for details)Details:Intentionally Brave with Maddie & Marnie: A Healing & Empowerment Retreat for WomenLocation: Temecula, California (March 14 - 16, 2025)Join us for an intimate, transformative retreat designed for women on the path to healing from betrayal trauma. Co-facilitated by Maddie Corman, who courageously shared her story in Accidentally Brave, and Marnie Breecker, host of the Helping Couples Heal podcast and licensed therapist, this weekend offers a safe space for connection, self-discovery, and empowerment.What to Expect:Healing Group Sessions: Meaningful conversations and guidance designed to support your journey toward recovery and growth.Yoga & Meditation: Gentle, mindful practices to help you reconnect with your body and find inner peace.Sound Healing: Transformative sound experiences to release emotional blockages and restore balance.Delicious Meals: Enjoy nourishing, beautifully crafted meals prepared by our onsite chef.Supportive Community: Connect with a circle of women who understand your journey and are committed to healing and empowerment.Whether you're seeking solace, inspiration, or a way to reconnect with your authentic self, this retreat offers an opportunity to transform pain into empowerment.Space is Limited — Reserve Your Spot Today! Email maddieandmarnieretreats@gmail.comhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/maddie-corman-accidentally-brave-steven-soderbergh-max-1236120320/

In this episode of Helping Couples Heal, Marnie Breecker speaks with Jaclyn Schwartz, licensed therapist and betrayal trauma expert , to discuss the transformative impact of workshops for couples navigating betrayal. They explore the importance of hearing the same expert education and guidance together, the power of connecting with other couples facing similar challenges, and why early intervention is crucial to prevent further trauma caused by well-meaning but ill-informed professionals.Marnie and Jaclyn are hosting the next Helping Couples Heal 2-Day Workshop on January 30-31, 2024, where couples will gain a shared understanding of betrayal's impact and leave with a defined roadmap to heal and rebuild together. To learn more please send an email to support@helpingcouplesheal.comTo book a free discovery call please click this link

In this episode of the Helping Couples Heal podcast, hosts Marnie Breecker and Duane Osterlind emphasize the importance of adopting a restorative justice model when healing a relationship after betrayal. They advocate for moving away from a punitive mindset and instead focusing on healing, repairing the harm caused, and fostering understanding. The hosts address common misconceptions, such as the idea that showing compassion to the betraying partner neglects or disrespects the betrayed partner. They stress that the restorative approach respects the humanity of everyone involved and allows for accountability and meaningful repair. By embracing this model, couples can work towards true healing and wholeness in their relationships, both in the short term and for a lifetime. The hosts highlight that the restorative justice model has been proven effective in reducing the likelihood of reoffending and increasing recovery and success rates in healing. They invite listeners to consider this approach and reassure them of their dedication to supporting individuals on their healing journey.Find out more about our workshop.https://helpingcouplesheal.com/workshop/

How can couples heal and recover from infidelity once trust in an intimate relationship has been shattered by an affair? The first step, after the sexual acting out has stopped, is to understand and treat the betrayal trauma. In addition to learning about and coping with infidelity, an affair, sexual acting out, pornography use or sex addiction itself, the partner who has discovered infidelity is also suffering from betrayal trauma that is often not appreciated or fully understood. Betrayal trauma is a form of trauma experienced when there is a loss of trust between spouses or those in committed relationships due to physical adultery, an emotional affair, sex or porn addiction or other sexual behavior outside the relationship and can result in PTSD symptoms in the betrayed partner.  Marnie Breecker and Duane Osterlind, Marriage and Family Therapists and Certified Sex Addiction Therapists, are here to share how to help couples heal and recover from infidelity, sex addiction, emotional affairs and betrayal trauma.  For full shownotes and to access resources mentioned i this episode, head over to www.hellosomedaycoaching.com/139 Ready to drink less + live more? If you're ready to change your relationship with alcohol join The Sobriety Starter Kit.  It's my signature sober coaching course for busy women to help you drink less + live more.  To enroll go to www.sobrietystarterkit.com. Grab the Free 30-Day Guide To Quitting Drinking, 30 Tips For Your First Month Alcohol-Free Connect with Casey McGuire Davidson To find out more about Casey and her coaching programs, head over to her website, www.hellosomedaycoaching.com

So listen: is sex addiction real? We've all heard stories of infidelity followed by explanations of sex addiction as the reason for the behavior. But the truth is, just because someone cheats doesn't mean they're a sex addict. According to therapist Marnie Breecker from the Center for Relational Healing, sex addiction is indeed real: it's an intimacy disorder with both emotional and physiological symptoms. On this best of show, Marnie and I talk about the common and compulsive behaviors of sex addiction, the deep human need for love and connection, affordable treatment options, love addiction, a how-to on IMAGO therapy (a great tool for communication) and healing steps for couples. Show Notes:More Marnie: Website | Instagram Sex Addicts Anonymous See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When we form intimate partnerships in life, it goes far beyond love. The relationship becomes our home, our social circle, our sense of safety, and our way of living.   That's why betrayal in intimate relationships, whether infidelity or lying, is so hurtful. It doesn't just cause emotional pain, but it also shakes our entire sense of safety and reality. It's a true multi-layered trauma that is not nearly as simple as breaking up and moving on or deciding to forgive and stay together.   The betrayed partner often faces feelings of confusion, self-doubt, shame, hurt, distrust and even PTSD. And the betrayer often has an addiction or attachment wound that underlies the betrayal. Both partners need support and healing, whether they choose to repair the relationship or step into a new chapter.   My guests today, Duane Osterlind and Marnie Breecker, both specialize in helping people heal after infidelity and betrayal by looking at it through a holistic lens that takes into account all the various forms of trauma that the betrayal has caused. In this episode, they share such important information about why betrayal is such a big deal, the different ways it affects us and how to rebuild safety and trust in a relationship if both partners decide they want to stay together. This is such an insightful show that sheds light on how attachment works, how trust forms, what trauma is and the deeper story behind betrayal.   Listen to discover: The six dimensions of betrayal trauma Why betrayal trauma can lead to PTSD How you can rebuild trust after a betrayal The importance of the "second brain" What the betrayed partner needs Where to find support The true source of affairs At the end of the day, each one of us is seeking connection. When a betrayal occurs, it's often an unhealthy way of getting the connection we all crave. It is possible to rebuild a sense of safety, trust, secure attachment and connection after betrayal — whether you choose to rebuild that with the same partner or for yourself and in future relationships. “We're talking about a lot of complex systems in the brain. We're talking about attachment. We're talking about where we are in this life.” - Duane Osterlind   “When intimate relationships are betrayed, it impacts the primary feeling of safety that a person has in their life structure.” - Duane Osterlind   “This is an existential crisis and an attachment trauma for the partner, and all systems of meaning have been shattered." - Marnie Breecker   "Our nature is to trust the person we're living with." - Michelle Chalfant   "We were wired to connect, and in order to connect, we have to be able to trust." - Marnie Breecker   "We don't know how to communicate in a healthy way with other people." - Michelle Chalfant   Resources   Helping Couples Heal (Duane and Marnie Website) https://helpingcouplesheal.com/   Helping Couples Heal Podcast https://helpingcouplesheal.com/podcasts/   Novus Mindful Life Institute (Duane Website) https://novusmindfullife.com/   Center for Relational Healing (Marnie Website) http://lacrh.com/   APSATS (The Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists) https://www.apsats.org/   IITAP (International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals) https://iitap.com/   The Adult Chair® Workshop - Charleston https://theadultchair.com/charleston/   P&G Hair Food https://hairfood.com/ Or find at Bed Bath & Beyond, Amazon, Target or Walmart   More Adult Chair   The Adult Chair® Website https://theadultchair.com    The Adult Chair® Membership https://theadultchair.com/membership/   The Adult Chair® Workshop https://theadultchair.com/events/   The Adult Chair® Coaching Certification https://theadultchair.com/certification-program/   TAC Circles® https://theadultchair.com/taccircles/   Stay Connected   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelle.chalfant   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichelleChalfantFanPage/   The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theadultchair/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Michellechalfant   ***   EPISODE CREDITS:   If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Today I bring you a special combination of guests, to give you a unique perspective on the porn industry. I talk to legendary porn star and sex educator Nina Hartley, sex addiction specialist Dr. Marnie Breecker and ethical porn director Erika Lust. Nina Hartley shares her insights on her decades long experience in the porn industry, her personal relationships and advice on figuring out what kind of relationships work for you. Then, Dr. Breecker and I take a deep dive into the complexities of sex addiction. Dr. Breecker is a therapist who specializes in sex addiction and she has advice for people who are struggling to break free. I also talk with erotic filmaker Erika Lust about her mission to create ethically minded films for all genders. Erika has been writing and directing for years so she’s full of insights about intimacy both onscreen and off. For more information about Nina Hartley, visit nina.com For more information about Dr. Marnie Breecker, visit marniebreecker.com For more information about Erika Lust, visit erikalust.com Thank you for supporting our sponsors who help keep this show FREE: Exsens, #Open, Yarlap, Muse For even more sex advice, tips, and tricks visit sexwithemily.com

Do you suspect your partner of cheating or have you ever been cheated on? If so, join Dr. Liz, Duane Osterlind, and Marnie Breecker for a discussion about how to recovery from affairs (and a little about sex addiction). We talk about:              Why affairs traumatize a partner. How the cheated on partner is traumatized. The impact of betrayal on the brain. How to start recovering from the affair. Why individual therapy is so important after a discovery. Should you track a partner who has cheated? Should your partner open their phone if they haven’t cheated? See more about the Helping Couples Heal Podcast and Workshops at https://helpingcouplesheal.com Marnie Breecker is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and Certified Clinical Partners Specialist (CCPS). She was one of the founders of the Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists (APSATS) and served on the board of APSATS from its inception in 2012 until June of 2014.Find Marni at https://www.LACRH.com Duane Osterlind is the co-founder of NOVUS Mindful Life Institute - https://novusmindfullife.comDuane’s clinical focus is on treating individuals and couples struggling with process addictions using mindfulness and task-centered approach. He facilitates the Men’s Sexual Addiction Process Group and a DBT group for individuals struggling with anxiety and depression. He’s also the host of The Addicted Mind Podcast -https://theaddictedmind.com To find out more about Dr. Liz’s Sleep Better, Feel Better Online Group, visit https://bit.ly/sleepbetterfeelbetter -------------------- See more about Dr. Liz and get Free hypnosis files at http://bit.ly/drlizhypnosis Search episodes at the Podcast Page http://bit.ly/HM-podcast Help yourself with Hypnosis Downloads by Dr. Liz! http://bit.ly/HypnosisMP3Downloads Twitter @DrLizBonet#hypnotizemepodcast | YouTube  |  FB  |  LinkedIn --------- A problem shared is a problem halved.In person and Online hypnosis for healing and transformation. Schedule your free consultation at https://www.drlizhypnosis.com. Listened to in over 140 countries, Hypnotize Me is the podcast about hypnosis, transformation, and healing. Certified hypnotherapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Dr. Elizabeth Bonet, discusses the research behind hypnosis, interviews professionals doing transformational work, and talks to individuals who have had hypnosis. Free hypnoses are also given from time to time. If you're interested in learning more about the magic of hypnosis, psychotherapy and mindfulness, this is the perfect place to feed your fascination! Thank you for tuning in! Please subscribe to auto-download new episodes to your listening device. After you listen to a few episodes, please consider leaving an honest rating and review of the podcast. Click on this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hypnotize-me-dr.-elizabeth/id1181272913 Select "View in itunes" Choose "Open in itunes" Choose "Ratings and reviews" Click to rate the number of stars Click "Write a review" Hear my voice in your head saying, "Thank you so much!"  

Helping Couples Heal is a comprehensive in-person and online program that was developed based on a workshop that Marnie Breeker facilitated for many years woth Dr. Omar Minwalla. She now offers it with Duane Osterlind whose mission is to help individual struggling with process addiction. Marnie and Duane share the tools and strategies to heal from relational trauma. Carol the Coach will help share why this proraming is so powerful!

If you are looking for an intensive followed by an on-line program to assist the coupleship in healing, than this is the show for you! Carol the Coach will be interviewing Marnie Breecker and Duane Osterlind who have co-created the Helping Couples Heal Program that involves a 3 day intensive followed by an intensive online support resource to assist couples in their healing. This ongoing psychoeducational support is instrumental in helping couples heal! 

Marnie is a licenced marriage and family therapist and specializes in sex addiction who owns her own practice in LA. Marnie shares her unbelievable story of how she became a mother. Join Marnie on her journery of devastating lows and the ultimate highs. Marnie's story is a true test of strength and love.

Finding out your partner is a sex addict and that everything you have believed to be previously true is a lie can be devastating, traumatic and isolating to say the least. Often times most partners are embarrassed and shameful, thinking they did something to cause the addict’s bad behavior. Today our special guest, Marnie Breecker, explains more on the partner’s point of view. Marnie is a Psychotherapist, Marriage and Family Counselor, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, Certified Clinical Partners Specialist, and Founder and Clinical Director for the Center of Relational Healing. She talks with Rob about the typical emotional patterns she sees in both parties when dealing with sex addiction, how she helps them get help, and why specialized treatment is so important.   TAKEAWAYS: [2:02] Anger, shock, confusion and an overall crisis in all areas of life. Usually, the anger is directed at first towards their partner, and then as the situation unfolds the anger also spreads to their partner’s family and friends that knew their partner was acting out. [4:39] The partner usually has a conflict where they want to help the person they love, but their own anger and fear creates a barrier. [10:48] After the initial stabilization of help, the partner’s anger surfaces not only in regards to the event(s) of addiction but the fact that they feel all of the attention and support has gone to the person with the addiction. [13:30] Working with partners is often seen as a daunting task for therapists. They usually are a sign of acting crazy or unbalanced, but really this is a human that is in the midst of an actual trauma and has usually been denied their own intuition. [21:19] When you are living a lie as an addict, you have the control when you get to decide what truth your partner hears. One of the hardest thing for the addict to realize is that once the spouse uncovers the truth, they are in control. [23:28] Specialized treatment is so important to discern whether someone is an addict and to delineate what type of treatment is appropriate. [28:40] When a couple comes in dealing with sex addiction and/or confidentiality, the first thing Marnie does is assess what measures must be taken for their physical safety. Next, she helps the partner try to find a community of support to deal with their own trauma of the unfortunate outside circumstance.   RESOURCES Sex and Relationship Healing @RobWeissMSW Sex Addiction 101 The Center for Relational Healing Marnie Breecker

On today’s show, Emily’s joined by Marnie Breecker, sex addiction therapist and founder of the Center for Relational Healing, to talk in depth about the controversial issues surrounding sex addiction and relationships.  Emily and Marnie talk about the distinction between a sex addict and a cheater, different behavior and attachment issues, and their impact on the way we navigate relationships. Plus, they give a crash course in IMAGO therapy–– which can help you communicate better with everyone in your life. Thank you for supporting our sponsors who help keep the show FREE: POP TV - Hot Date, Fab Fit Fun, Mystery Vibe, Intensity

Marnie Breecker from the Center for Relational Healing in Los Angeles joined me for the second part of our discussion on relational and betrayal trauma.  She walked us through the Six Dimensions of Relational and Betrayal Trauma as well as the steps in the process of partner healing. The Six Dimensions are: *Shattered Inner World* – In this initial dimension, the four core beliefs (the world is benign and a source of pleasure; the world is meaningful, controllable, and just; people are trustworthy and worth relating to; and the self is worthy, lovable, good, and competent) are threatened by the traumatic event(s) of betrayal.  This has been compared to the trauma of finding your house burned down and losing all of your belongings. *Life Crisis* – The disparity between belief and reality that develops after the discovery of the addiction causes the trauma symptoms discussed in Part One of our discussion with Marnie in Episode 21.  This dimension can include wondering who to tell and where to get help, making childcare arrangements, handling other aspects of daily life that have been shaken, and the uncertainty of whether the threat of betrayal continues. *Existential Trauma* – In this dimension, the partner loses faith in their own ability to make decisions, questions the core beliefs around which they have created meaning, begins to approach this “new world” with distrust and fear, and experiences damage to the relationship with self.  This can be the dimension that takes the longest to heal during the process. *Emotional Trauma* – This involves the patterns of emotional abuse (lying, deceiving, manipulating) used by the addict to keep their secret.  Emotional trauma can be overt (rage, yelling, etc.) or covert (sophisticated attack patterns in which the anger is less obvious because the addict casts blame or makes the partner feel crazy, which can be known as “gaslighting”). *Sexual Trauma* – Neglecting to address the partner’s sexual trauma makes later restoration and healing more challenging, so it is crucial for their feelings to be validated and their responses to be normalized. *Relational Trauma* – In this dimension of trauma, the addict must build the skill of empathy and understand that relational healing will take a lot of time and patience.  There are no shortcuts to relational healing after the drastic rupture of betrayal that has occurred. The steps for partner healing are contingent on their basic background: Do they have children? Are they married to the addict who betrayed them? Do they have a history of abuse? Do they have a mental illness that will need to be factored into their healing process? The first step for partner healing is to reach out for help.  This could be difficult because of the fear of what others will think, but the shock and crisis that the partner is experiencing necessitate external help.  A primary purpose of this initial counseling is to provide education to the partner about sex addiction and give words to their experiences so they know that they are not the first person to go through this. The second step is for the partner to seek out resources such as strategies for coping, meeting with a doctor if they are in need of medication, and joining a support group.  As long as the addict is also in the recovery process, it is a good idea for their therapist to collaborate with the partner’s therapist in order to provide both partners with the proper context in their communications. The third step is for the partner to come up with a list of what they need in order to feel safe in the relationship if the individuals have decided to restore their relationship.  This list of boundaries and needs as well as consequences for boundary-crossing is helpful for both partners to adhere to during the healing process. The fourth step is for the partner to identify the losses they have suffered because of the betrayal so that they can adequately grieve or mourn and be able to move on. Finally, the partner’s counseling and healing process should involve different modalities which will heal the nervous system. For more information about the “Helping Couples Heal” 2-day workshop focusing on the Six Dimensions discussed in this podcast as well as providing tools to heal the relationship hosted by the Center for Relational Healing, visit http://lacrh.com/workshops-and-groups/.

Our guest today is Marnie Breecker from the Center for Relational Healing in Los Angeles. In this first episode of a two-part series on the topic of relational and betrayal trauma, we will be defining what this type of trauma looks like and its impacts on both partners in the relationship. As a sex addiction therapist and a marriage and family therapist, Marnie is an expert identifying and assessing the traumatic impact of the discovery of infidelity or betrayal on relationships as a whole and on the individuals involved. She shares with us that there are two types of trauma that affected partners go through: the trauma of discovery and the trauma of their own response to the betrayal. It is very rare for addicts to come forward for help on their own, so it is likely that the partner has discovered the betrayal either intentionally or unintentionally through their partner’s computer history, text messages, or receipts and bank statements. Upon this initial discovery of betrayal, the partner can exhibit symptoms of depression, shock, anger, hypervigilance, isolating behavior, lifestyle changes such as beginning to smoke or drink, and a general questioning of everything they thought was true before this discovery. When the partner’s expectations are violated, they lose trust in their partner as well as themselves, and they begin seeking safety in a variety of ways because they feel that they cannot trust their own senses. After the initial trauma of discovery has run its course, partners often go through a time of trauma about their own response to the betrayal, extending their questioning of everything they thought was true as well as noticing ways that their lifestyle may have changed during the process. Common reactions to betrayal include obsession, depression, anger, hypervigilance, and rumination on the betrayal, and these reactions can cause the partners to lose faith in themselves and their abilities to make rational decisions. Marnie identified the five dimensions of trauma as emotional, sexual, existential, life crisis, and relational, so the healing process must encompass each of these dimensions. When reconciliation begins between the two partners in the relationship, it is important for the recovering addict to put in the effort to support their partner and not exasperate the trauma that they have gone through. There is always opportunity for rupture or repair, and even in the recovery process there are triggers that could unearth aspects of the trauma that have or have not yet been dealt with. Though this is a tough journey, it is important to remember that it will not always be this way, there are plenty of resources to help heal from relational betrayal, and there is hope. To find out more about Marnie and the Center for Relational Healing, visit lacrh.org or call (323) 860-9999.