A weekly podcast answering real questions about betrayal trauma, infidelity recovery, and grief — in five minutes or less.
Rise Up Restored is evolving. While past seasons featured longer interviews with experts and heartfelt listener music episodes — and all of that remains available in the archive — the podcast is moving to a focused, weekly format: five-minute answers to your questions about betrayal trauma, infidelity recovery, sex addiction partner support, and grief.
Faith remains a thread of hope woven through this work for those who draw strength from it — and listeners of every background and belief are welcome here. Restoration looks different for everyone, and every path to healing is honored.
Rise Up Restored host Becky sits down in-studio for an episode focused on the Loving Kindness meditation.
Becky reminds listeners about the importance of self-compassion (see episode 63 with Shelley Dunford-Hardy, LMFT) and healing from trauma and introduces the concept of Loving Kindness and its benefits.
Becky then shares the “Loving Kindness Meditation”
Song: “Love Myself” by Andy Grammer
“It’s a good reminder to be gentle and kind with myself.”
Every episode starts with a real question from a real person. Yours could be next.
No name required. No identifying details needed. Just the question keeping you up at night — and I'll answer it for you and everyone else who's wondered the same thing.
Submit your anonymous question below or email: becky@riseuprestored.com
Ep. 1: Introduction and Becky's Story (Jan 18)
Ep. 2: Autumn's Story (Jan 21)
Ep. 3: Tiffany's Story (Feb 13)
Ep. 4: Kristy's Story (Mar 1)
Ep. 5: What is Betrayal Trauma? with Beckie Hennessy, LCSW (Mar 12)
Ep. 6: Marni's Story (Mar 25)
Ep. 7: Amy's Story (Apr 16)
Ep. 8: Rhyll's Story (Apr 30)
Ep. 9: Anonymous Q&A #1 (May 14)
Ep. 10: Roxanne's Story (Jun 4)
Ep. 11: Jeni's Story (Jun 18)
Ep. 12: Katy's Story (Jul 7)
Ep. 13: Abby's Story (Jul 23)
Ep. 14: Yoga and Healing with Sariah Hoffman, Yoga Therapist (Aug 8)
Ep. 15: Amy R's Story (Aug 29)
Ep. 16: Anonymous Q&A #2 — Reasons vs Excuses, How to "Be There" for Loved One, & Favorite "Out-of-the-box" Resources (Sep 14)
Ep. 17: Amy P's Story (Oct 2)
Ep. 18: Q&A with Beckie Hennessy — Therapists and Coaches, Full Therapeutic Disclosure, and Working with Clergy (Oct 17)
Ep. 19: Kristi's Story (Oct 30)
Ep. 20: Becky's Story Revisited (Nov 17)
Ep. 21: Holiday Q&A (Nov 24)
Ep. 22: Meditation and Betrayal Trauma with Ryan Raleigh, LCMHC (Dec 16)
Ep. 23: New Year's Toolkit (Dec 30)
Ep. 24: Anarie's Story (Jan 15)
Ep. 25: Karen's Story (Jan 31)
Ep. 26: Anonymous Q&A #3 — Surrender and Love (Feb 13)
Ep. 27: Ali's Story (Feb 25)
Ep. 28: The Power of Music with Megan Ronnow, Music Therapist (Mar 10)
Ep. 29: Heidi's Story (Mar 31)
Ep. 30: Intro to Healthy Sexuality with Jessica Holfeltz, LCMHC & Sex Therapist (Apr 16)
Ep. 31: Sexuality and Pleasure with Jessica Holfeltz, LCMHC & Sex Therapist (May 1)
Ep. 32: TC's Story (May 14)
Ep. 33: Disclosure and Polygraphs with Dan Drake, LMFT, LPCC, CSAT-S, CCPS-S (Jun 1)
Ep. 34: Hunter's Story — Son (Jun 14)
Ep. 35: Dating with Betrayal Trauma (Jun 29)
Ep. 36: Q&A #4 — Check-ins (Jul 16)
Ep. 37: Q&A #5 — Separations (Jul 30)
Ep. 38: Boundary Basics (Aug 22)
Ep. 39: Magda's Story (Sep 11)
Ep. 40: Erin's Story (Sep 29)
Ep. 41: Jeni G (aka Scabs) Story (Oct 23)
Ep. 42: Is It Me? (Nov 3)
Ep. 43: "One of Our Favorite Things" — The Heart of a Woman Retreat (Dec 13)
Ep. 44: Brianna's Story (Jan 16)
Ep. 45: Rachel's Story (Feb 16)
Ep. 46: Sandy's Story (Mar 20)
Ep. 47: Nicole's Story (Apr 20)
Ep. 48: Let's Talk About Shame (Jun 1)
Ep. 49: Emily's Story (Jul 1)
Ep. 50: Where God Shows Up! (Aug 1)
Ep. 51: Gaslighting 101 with Sarah Morales, Certified Life and Relationship Coach (Aug 31)
Ep. 52: Amy Claire's Story (Oct 1)
Ep. 53: Heather's Story (Oct 30)
Ep. 54: Music of Our Hearts — Part 1 (Feb 1)
Ep. 55: Music of Our Hearts — Part 2 (Feb 18)
Ep. 56: Body Regulation and Betrayal Trauma with Todd Olsen, LCSW (Mar 31)
Ep. 57: Candy's Story (May 1)
Ep. 58: 12-Step Groups with Josh Walpole, ACMHC (Jun 1)
Ep. 59: Andi's Story (Jun 30)
Ep. 60: Tara's Story — Daughter (Aug 16)
Ep. 61: Hosts' Check-In (Oct 31)
Ep. 62: Keara's Story (Nov 27)
Ep. 63: Self-Compassion with Shelley Dunford-Hardy, LMFT (Dec 22)
Ep. 64: Get to Know the Team — Part 1 (Jan 31)
Ep. 65: Get to Know the Team — Part 2 (Feb 27)
Ep. 66: Hejdi's Story (Mar 29)
Ep. 67: Q&A What is Sex Therapy? with Jessica Holfeltz, LCMHC (Apr 30)
Ep. 68: Patty's Story (May 31)
Ep. 69: The Tree Meditation (Jul 1)
Ep. 70: How the Betrayer Can Support the Betrayed (Aug 1)
Ep. 71: Nurturing Your Heart Meditation (Aug 31)
Ep. 72: Deb's Story (Sep 29)
Ep. 73: Loving Kindness Meditation (Oct 31)
Ep. 74: Remarrying with Betrayal Trauma (Nov 27)
Ep. 75: Village of Women Meditation (Dec 23)
Ep. 76: Perspectives on Hope — Part 1 (Jan 31, 2025)
Ep. 77: Perspectives on Hope — Part 2 (Feb 28, 2025)
Ep. 78: Anchoring Meditation (Mar 28, 2025)
Ep. 79: Rachelle's Story (Apr 30, 2025)
Ep. 80: Ocean Shore and Loving Christ Meditation (Jun 4, 2025)
Ep. 81: Rachel's Story (Jun 28, 2025)
Ep. 82: Q&A Grief (Jul 31, 2025)
Ep. 83: Softness in Healing (Sep 1, 2025)
Ep. 84: Courtney's Story (Oct 1, 2025)
Ep. 85: Intro to Trauma-Sensitive 12-Step (Oct 31, 2025)
Ep. 86: Listener Music, Part 1 (Nov 29, 2025)
Ep. 87: Listener Music, Part 2 (Dec 31, 2025)
Ep. 88: R.E.S.T. Meditation (Jan 31, 2026)
Just like each one of us is different, there is no one-size-fits-all resource on your healing journey. Below are some resources that have helped us. And please check out our podcasts and posts for additional resources shared by our guests.
“Your Sexually Addicted Spouse: How Partners Can Cope and Heal” by Barbara Steffens- The best book I have found to explain what happens to your heart, mind, and body when there is betrayal trauma in a relationship. It also includes what you can do about it! Such a hopeful and powerful read!
“Boundaries” by Cloud & Townsend- I recommend this book to everyone. Boundaries are the key to healthy relationships, especially when betrayal is present.
“What Can I Do About Me” by Rhyll Croshaw- A great book about the journey to find healing through the trauma. healing through betrayal trauma, one honest step at a time.
Individual therapy and groups — being seen and heard is a large factor in healing. Sharing in a safe space is a vital step toward recovery.
Other options:
SALifeline
Healing through Christ
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