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Podcast: After the Affair
Episode: 178. The First 30 Days After Betrayal: Don’t Make These Mistakes
Description: The first 30 days after discovering betrayal can feel like emotional chaos.
Shock. Rage. Numbness. Obsession. Hope. Despair. All before lunch.
In this episode, Infidelity recovery coach - Luke Shillings breaks down what actually matters in the immediate aftermath of discovery, and the common mistakes that can quietly make things worse.
This isn’t about long-term healing or whether you should stay or leave. It’s about stabilising yourself when your nervous system is on fire.
You’ll learn:
Why timeframes can become weapons
Why you shouldn’t make permanent decisions in a tem...