Rise Up Restored

In this first special Listener Music episode, we share some of the songs that listeners said have helped them in their healing journeys and how these songs have helped them. We hope you enjoy the music and gain strength from others' experiences! Show notes: For more episodes and resources, please visit https://riseuprestored.com/ And join us online at Rise Up Restored on Instagram and Facebook.   Have anonymous questions you would like us to discuss?  Send them to becky@riseuprestored.com

***Special Announcement- The podcast begins with an announcement about a special upcoming episode where listeners are invited to share a song that has helped them through this healing journey and why it helped them.  Listeners can email this information or submit a short voice recording of "the why the song helped" to be shared on the future podcast.  Please email your song info to becky@riseuprestored.com   In this new episode, host Becky welcomes Jeni Brockbank to share a powerful resource, a trauma-sensitive 12-step organization through the TS 12 Anon organization. The conversation explores how facing difficult times can feel like a struggle to simply survive, yet also how these moments can lead to growth and new possibilities. With the focus on healing through trauma-sensitive support, this organization was created to support those in the betrayal trauma journey, those in abusive relationships, and in the general trauma space, with separate trauma-sensitive groups for each. The episode touches on overcoming self-doubt, letting go of blame, and finding the courage to speak truth even when it shakes. As the discussion unfolds, listeners are reminded that healing can be slow but deeply rewarding, and that grief and hope often exist side by side. The episode highlights the importance of connecting with supportive communities and utilizing available resources.  As the episode closes, Jeni offers a hopeful reminder: "Eventually we do get that ability and privilege to soar. And it's really about that."  Show notes: TS 12 Anon website:  https://www.ts12anon.org/ For more episodes and resources, please visit https://riseuprestored.com/ And join us online at Rise Up Restored on Instagram and Facebook.   Have questions?  Send them to becky@riseuprestored.com  

***Special Announcement- The podcast begins with an announcement about a special upcoming episode where listeners are invited to share a song that has helped them through this healing journey and why it helped them.  Listeners can email this information or submit a short voice recording of "the why the song helped" to be shared on the future podcast.  Please email your song info to becky@riseuprestored.com ***   In this powerful episode, Courtney shares her journey through betrayal trauma, childhood wounds, and the impact of her husband's sex addiction. She opens up about the darkness she carried for years and the ways therapy, boundaries, and connection helped her find her voice again.  Courtney talks about the transformative power of sand tray therapy, the importance of safe support groups, and learning that she is not defined by what happened to her, but by what she chooses to become. She describes how anger, grief, and shame were parts of her story, yet God patiently met her in each place with love. Today, she sees God's tender mercies even in small, everyday moments and has shifted her perspective from despair to optimism. Her story reminds us that healing is not quick or easy, but it is possible. As she beautifully concludes, "I know that as I've grown my connection with God, He's the only one who really, truly got me. He helped me heal, and I have peace now. I don't have the dark and twisties anymore." Show notes: For more episodes and resources, please visit https://riseuprestored.com/ And join us online at Rise Up Restored on Instagram and Facebook.   Have questions?  Send them to becky@riseuprestored.com  

Ep. 83- Softness in Healing ***Special Announcement- The podcast begins with an announcement about a special upcoming episode where listeners are invited to share a song that has helped them through this healing journey and why it helped them.  Listeners can email this information or submit a short voice recording of "the why the song helped" to be shared on the future podcast.  Please email your song info to becky@riseuprestored.com *** As the podcast begins, Rise Up Restored host Becky sits down in-studio to talk about softness and vulnerability in the healing process.  She shares that each helps in psychological healing, while an "unbreakable only" approach in healing can slow down and even hurt recovery. Becky shares what it means to be soft in the healing process and encourages a balanced approach that supports cultivating soft strength vs emotional fragility.  She also emphasizes the importance of boundaries and sharing and receiving support from trusted individuals. Becky then shares the "You, The Unbreakable Water" poem by John Roedel   Show notes: For more episodes and resources, please visit https://riseuprestored.com/ And join us online at Rise Up Restored on Instagram and Facebook. Have questions?  Send them to becky@riseuprestored.com  

Ep. 82- Q&A Grief In this episode of the Rise Up History podcast, co-hosts Becky, Tiffany, and Autumn come together to answer listener questions about grief in the context of addiction and betrayal. They candidly share how grief has shown up in their lives during the darkest seasons—describing sacred moments of crying on bathroom floors, numbness, despair, and the isolation that often accompanies deep loss.  The hosts reflect on how grief isn't linear and emphasize that complex grief—the kind that resurfaces with repeated injury—is distinct from other kinds of loss. Listeners will hear how healing began through therapy, 12-step work, music, journaling, nature, and learning to recognize God's "love notes."  Hosts discuss the importance of recognizing when grief is present, reaching out for help, and using tools to move through it without shame. They end the podcast with the powerful reminder that healing grief often begins by acknowledging our pain, trusting safe connections, and believing that God provides people to walk with us, so we never have to walk alone.   Show notes: For more episodes and resources, please visit https://riseuprestored.com/ And join us online at Rise Up Restored on Instagram and Facebook.   Have questions?  Send them to becky@riseuprestored.com

In this deeply honest episode, Becky and Autumn are joined by Rachel as shares her story of betrayal trauma, spiritual wrestling, and healing through boundaries, surrender, and divine grace. From discovering repeated deception in her marriage to reclaiming her identity and anchoring herself in Christ, Rachel's journey reveals the power of letting go and rising strong.  Don't miss her original song at the end—a moving reflection on finding strength through God when all else falls apart.     Show notes: For more episodes and resources, please visit https://riseuprestored.com/ And join us online at Rise Up Restored on Instagram and Facebook.   Have questions?  Send them to becky@riseuprestored.com

Ep. 80  Ocean Shore and Loving Christ Meditation   Rise Up Restored host Becky talks about visualizations. She discusses vision boards and guided meditations and  the benefits that can come from using these tools. She then shares the "Ocean Shore and Loving Christ Meditation" with the listeners.   Show notes: For more episodes and resources, please visit https://riseuprestored.com/ And join us online at Rise Up Restored on Instagram and Facebook.   Have questions?  Send them to becky@riseuprestored.com  

In this episode, co-hosts Becky and Tiffany welcome Rachelle, who shares her powerful journey of healing, faith, and self-discovery. Her childhood was deeply rooted in faith, which shaped her values and relationships—but her marriage soon brought emotional challenges and the pain of betrayal tied to her husband's addiction. After reaching a breaking point, including thoughts of ending her life, Rachelle found hope and community through 12-step meetings and a healing retreat that marked a turning point in her spiritual and emotional recovery. She realized her peace didn't depend on her husband's choices, but on her own surrender, support systems, and trust in God's healing process. Today, Rachelle continues to grow in Christ, learning to let go of control, embrace authenticity, and rest in the sufficiency of God's grace. Show notes: For more episodes and resources, please visit https://riseuprestored.com/ And join us online at Rise Up Restored on Instagram and Facebook.   Have questions?  Send them to becky@riseuprestored.com  

Ep. 78- Anchoring meditation Rise Up Restored host Becky shares information about the practice of anchoring in life and in meditation.  She covers the benefits of anchoring in this busy world and shares the "Anchoring Meditation" with listeners.   Show notes: For more episodes and resources, please visit https://riseuprestored.com/ And join us online at Rise Up Restored on Instagram and Facebook.   Have questions?  Send them to becky@riseuprestored.com  

In this Part 2 episode of our Perspectives on Hope, team members Richard, Becky, and Autumn share their experiences with Hope in their healing journeys.   Each one shares how they have found hope in the journey, how they have cultivated hope, and they share some of their favorite quotes about hope.   They even include some resources to support hope in the journey, including Becky reminding listeners of the Heart of a Woman retreat- www.theheartofawoman.net, coming up on May 8-10, 2025 in Wanship, UT. We hope this episode is helpful in your healing journey. Show notes: For more episodes and resources, please visit https://riseuprestored.com/ And join us online at Rise Up Restored on Instagram and Facebook.   Have questions?  Send them to becky@riseuprestored.com  

As we begin our 6th year of podcasting, reflecting back, the topic of Hope is something that has come up often throughout the years. Hope has played a big part in our individual healing journeys, so we have decided to devote 2 episodes to share our experiences, what we have learned, and discoveries about hope.  This episode features team members Deb, Tiffany, and Erin answering questions like "What is hope?', "How have you held onto hope?", and we even share our favorite quotes about hope.  We hope this episode is helpful in your healing journey.   Show notes: For more episodes and resources, please visit https://riseuprestored.com/ And join us online at Rise Up Restored on Instagram and Facebook.   Have questions?  Send them to becky@riseuprestored.com

Rise Up Restored host Becky shares information on meditation and trauma, reminders that meditation types are not one-size-fits-all and should be used with others tools, and gives 3 Tips for Trauma Informed Meditation.  She also shares the Village of Women meditation.     Show notes: For more episodes and resources, please visit https://riseuprestored.com/ And join us online at Rise Up Restored on Instagram and Facebook.   Have questions?  Send them to becky@riseuprestored.com  

Becky sits down with Ali and Tiffany, both mothers who remarried after experiencing betrayal trauma in their previous marriages. Ali, a mother of two, and Tiffany, a mother of five, share their journeys of navigating remarriage while blending families, with children ranging from ages 13 to 23. They discuss the challenges and joys of remarriage, emphasizing the importance of personal healing and knowing the time they needed before entering a new relationship. Both women reflect on how betrayal trauma has shaped their dating and marriage experiences, from recognizing emotional triggers to building trust with their new husbands. They also explore the complexities of blending families, the value of therapy and self-care, and the transformative power of healing in remarriage, offering light and hope.   Show notes: For more episodes and resources, please visit https://riseuprestored.com/ And join us online at Rise Up Restored on Instagram and Facebook.   Have questions?  Send them to becky@riseuprestored.com  

Episode 73- Loving Kindness Meditation   Rise Up Restored host Becky reminds listeners about the benefits of self-compassion in healing from trauma that are discussed in episode 63 with Sheylley Dunford-Hardy.  She talks about the benefits of loving kindness and shares the "Loving Kindness Meditation" with listeners.   Show notes: Rise Up Restored  Episode 63- Self-Compassion with Sheylley Dunford-Hardy, LMFT For more episodes and resources, please visit https://riseuprestored.com/ And join us online at Rise Up Restored on Instagram and Facebook.   Have questions?  Send them to becky@riseuprestored.com  

In this heartfelt episode, Becky and Autumn sit down with Deb as she opens up about her deeply personal journey through marriage, faith, and the challenges of dealing with her husband's sexual addiction. Together, they explore themes of personal growth, spiritual awakening, and the complexities of trust in relationships. Deb shares her experience of denial, gaslighting, and ultimately, rediscovering her voice and faith as she navigates the emotional rollercoaster of a loved one's addiction.  Her story is a testament to the power of faith, personal growth, and the journey to rediscovering truth in relationships. Deb reminds listeners that "There is always hope."   Show notes: For more episodes and resources, please visit https://riseuprestored.com/ And join us online at Rise Up Restored on Instagram and Facebook. Have questions?  Send them to becky@riseuprestored.com  

Rise Up Restored host Becky talks about the benefits of body scan meditations and shares the Nurturing Your Heart Meditation with listeners.   Show notes: For more episodes and resources, please visit https://riseuprestored.com/ And join us online at Rise Up Restored on Instagram and Facebook.   Have questions?  Send them to becky@riseuprestored.com  

Becky sits down with Erin, one of the podcast copy editors, and each of their husband's, Richard and Justin, to talk about what they have learned about how the Betrayer can best support the Betrayed.  After multiple anonymous questions about this topic, we wanted to make sure we talked about it!   They group discusses when they realized support was needed for the betrayed, what things they tried that helped, and even a few things that didn't help.  They also share some resources and additional thoughts from various friends who have been on this journey.  Richard shares that "Sometimes we are purchasing a million dollar marriage a dollar at a time."  Justin reminds listeners that, "I can't fix it, God Can. But there are ways I can support her in her efforts to work with God to find healing".  We hope you enjoy this very powerful and vulnerable episode.   Show notes: For more episodes and resources, please visit https://riseuprestored.com/ And join us online at Rise Up Restored on Instagram and Facebook.   Have questions?  Send them to becky@riseuprestored.com  

Rise Up Restored host Becky sits down and shares some thoughts about and benefits of meditation, 5 basic tips to get started meditating, and shares the Tree Meditation with listeners.   Show notes: For more episodes and resources, please visit https://riseuprestored.com/ And join us online at Rise Up Restored on Instagram and Facebook.   Have questions?  Send them to becky@riseuprestored.com  

Becky and Autumn sit down with Patty to share her story of healing from betrayal trauma caused by her ex-husband's pornography addiction. For many years, Patty experienced disconnection from God and others, having overwhelming feelings of insecurity and isolation. When she began attending group meetings and found connections with other women, she finally found healing tools. Through boundaries, personal scripture study, and other women in recovery, she has experienced hope. As it eventually became clear that she needed to divorce, Patty shares the peace she found through trauma work and connection with God.  "When the Lord's backing us up, we've got all the power we need to do what's right for us."   Show notes: For more episodes and resources, please visit https://riseuprestored.com/ And join us online at Rise Up Restored on Instagram and Facebook.   Have questions?  Send them to becky@riseuprestored.com  

***Just a reminder to listeners that the topic of sexual health is an important step in the recovery journey, and if you are not yet in the place in your recovery to work on that piece, that is perfectly normal and okay. Listeners are invited to skip this episode if needed and rejoin on the next one!*** Becky, Autumn and Tiffany are joined by Sex Therapist Jessica Holfeltz to discuss listener questions about sex therapy.  Jessica shares what sex therapy is and what it is not. She reassures listeners that sex therapy involves talking and processing with the therapist, learning to communicate with their partners, and navigating the journey towards healthy sexuality. Jessica encourages listeners to get curious about all aspects of their sexuality. She shares the importance of listening to any pain in our bodies and instructs listeners that when pain in any form happens during sex, it is vital to stop and listen to our bodies. Sex therapy can help partners communicate and remove shame from the experience. She stresses the importance of honest communication and honoring the "no's" so that our "yes's" have more meaning. Jessica also teaches listeners that in order to have healthy sexuality, we must first have a healthy relationship with pleasure in general and learn how to navigate the voices of shame. Show notes: For more episodes and resources, please visit https://riseuprestored.com/ And join us online at Rise Up Restored on Instagram and Facebook.