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Rise After Betrayal: From Wounded to Wise
Infidelity and betrayal don’t have to define you — they can refine you. Hosted by TEDx speaker, author, and Betrayal Recovery Coach Lora Cheadle, Rise After Betrayal gives you the complete map to heal fully — mind, body, spirit, and safety — so you rise whole, sovereign, and unshakably free.
This isn’t just about “getting over it.” It’s about reclaiming the pieces of yourself you lost along the way, breaking free from obsessive thoughts, and stepping into the woman you were always meant to be. With a clinically-backed framework that blends legal clarity, somatic and emotional release, spiritual and ancestral healing, and practical tools, you’ll learn how to:
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Rebuild your confidence, self-worth, and identity after infidelity
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Break trauma bonds and reclaim your choices
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Heal the nervous system and restore your energy
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Create a life filled with joy, freedom, and unapologetic self-expression
If you’ve been asking yourself “Will I ever feel whole again?” — the answer is YES, and this podcast will show you how.
🎁 Free Resource: Download your Betrayal Recovery Guide at www.BetrayalRecoveryGuide.com and start your journey today.
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Sunday Apr 05, 2026
Sunday Apr 05, 2026
Why He Can’t Stop: The Truth About Porn Addiction, Cheating & Compulsive Behavior in Relationships
You keep asking the same question:
Why does he keep doing this—even when he knows it hurts me?
In this eye-opening episode, Lora sits down with former Buddhist monk and addiction expert Jeremy Lipkowitz to unpack the real reasons behind compulsive behaviors like porn use, cheating, and addiction.
This conversation goes far beyond surface-level answers. Together, they explore how addictive behaviors form, why they aren’t about you, and what true recovery actually requires.
If you’ve ever felt confused, hurt, or stuck trying to understand your partner’s behavior—this episode will bring clarity, validation, and a new way forward.
Top 3 Takeaways
- It’s not about you—it’s a coping mechanism.
Most addictive behaviors begin early and are rooted in emotional regulation, not love, attraction, or relationship satisfaction. - Addiction is about pain, not pleasure.
The real question isn’t “Why the addiction?”—it’s “What pain is being avoided?” Healing requires addressing the root, not just stopping the behavior. - You can’t shame someone into change—but you can create awareness.
True transformation happens through self-awareness, accountability, and building a life that no longer needs escape.
Pull Quotes
"Addiction isn’t about wanting more pleasure—it’s about trying to escape a life that doesn’t feel good.”
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About Monique
Dr. Monique Thompson, DHA, LPC, LPC-S, is an EMDR-trained trauma and infidelity recovery therapist based in Dallas with over 24 years of experience in private practice. She specializes in helping individuals and couples heal from betrayal, restore trust, and rebuild their lives with clarity and confidence by integrating faith, neuroscience, and psychology.
Dr. Thompson is the bestselling author of Infidelity Recovery Workbook for Couples: Tools and Exercises to Rebuild Your Relationship, a practical and compassionate guide for couples navigating the aftermath of infidelity. In addition to her clinical work, she has served for over 21 years as a consultant with SMU’s Perkins School of Theology and is an Associate Faculty member at the University of Phoenix, where she has been nominated Faculty of the Year for four consecutive years (2020–2023).
A dedicated mentor and leader in her field, Dr. Thompson has supervised and supported the licensure of 13 LPC interns over the past 15 years. She is also a respected voice in her local community in Little Elm, Texas, where she is known not only as a clinician and author, but as a committed mother and engaged community member.
Learn More at: https://doctormoniquethompson.com/home
About Lora
Lora Cheadle, JD, CHt is a former attorney turned betrayal recovery coach, hypnotherapist, and author who helps women rebuild their identity and reclaim their power after infidelity and profound emotional betrayal. Using her signature Life Choreography® approach, she integrates legal insight, nervous system regulation, somatic practices, and deep spiritual support to help clients move from shattered to sovereign.
Resources & Links
- Download the free Betrayal Recovery Guide: https://betrayalrecoveryguide.com
- Book your $97 Intro Session: https://introductorysession.com
- Learn more about Rise & Reign: https://loracheadle.com/rise-and-reign
- Follow on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook @loracheadle
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📚 Books By Lora 📚
- International Book Award, Finalist Motivational Self-Help 2021
• Tattered Cover Bestseller 2019
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