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Podcast: After the Affair
Episode: 142. Disgust, Shame, and Survival: The Psychology Behind Post-Affair Revulsion
Description: Disgust isn’t just a passing reaction. For many betrayed partners, it’s a visceral, body-based response that no amount of logic or reassurance can dissolve.
In this episode, we unpack one of the most misunderstood trauma responses after infidelity: disgust. Why it shows up. What it’s really saying. And how to respond to it without shame.
This is for anyone who’s ever recoiled at the sight or touch of the person they used to love, and then judged themselves for it.
💡 Key Takeaways:
Disgust is a protective trauma response, not a moral faili...