In this episode of Ask The Betrayed, Sharon and Rae explore a new skill in betrayal recovery — compartmentalization. While extremely harmful to the Betrayed when used by the Unfaithful, compartmentalization can also become a powerful ally in healing when a Betrayed Partner uses it in an intentional way.

You’ll discover:

• The difference between healthy compartmentalization and harmful avoidance
• How to use compartmentalization to regulate emotions and show up as your best self, for yourself and your relationship
• Practical and powerful strategies to calm your trauma brain
• How compartmentalization can protect both your well-being and your relationships after betrayal

Whether you’re a betrayed partner or supporting someone through betrayal trauma, this episode offers compassionate, real-life examples and actionable tools to reclaim your mental space and emotional balance.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Redefining compartmentalization
4:12 – How betrayal shapes our view of compartmentalization
9:05 – Emotional regulation tools to pair with compartmentalization
14:45 – Practical exercises to set worries aside
20:30 – Reducing relationship anxiety through mindful choices
28:10 – Compartmentalization vs. avoidance: knowing the difference

🎧 Listen now and learn how to make compartmentalization your superpower in the journey toward healing!

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