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Navigating ADHD and Demand Avoidance in Relationships28 Jan 202500:27:57

This week Luke Gordon joins Alana as he opens up about living with ADHD and demand avoidance. Luke and Alana explore how these dynamics impact their interactions and the steps they take to maintain a balanced and empathetic relationship.

This episode offers a real-time glimpse into their ongoing journey individually and relationally of self-awareness, accountability, and mutual support.

Luke Gordon is a certified addiction recovery and betrayal trauma coach and co-founder of Choose Recovery Services. Listen to his podcast Beyond the Facade or schedule a free consultation.

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  • The Body Awakened: A Brainspotting Journey to Healing - Join Amie for a three-day, in-person intensive on April 10-12, 2025. Experience Brainspotting, learn how to get back into your body, and heal somatically. Register before January 31st to save $200!

  • Boundaries Boot Camp - Experience a six-week deep dive into boundaries. Learn more about what boundaries are, practical tools and skills for communicating and upholding boundaries, and how boundaries can protect relationships. The boot camp will begin the first week of February.

  • Rebuilding Us: A Path to Deeper Connection - This four-day intensive is for couples in recovery who have completed at least a year of active healing and are ready to strengthen their relationship. Experienced therapists and coaches will guide couples through private sessions and group activities to foster deeper connection and intimacy in their relationship. Intensive will be in Mesa, AZ March 26th-29th and in Spanish Fork, UT November 5th-8th. 

⁠Watch us⁠ on YouTube.

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. 

  • Road to Recovery Webinar - Join us on the second Sunday of each month for a FREE interactive discussion that explores tools and strategies to support individuals and couples navigating the challenges of recovery following betrayal. 

  •  Intensives - Accelerate your healing journey with one of our intensives, available year-round for individuals, couples, and professionals. 

  • Healing Hearts - This is for couples seeking healing after betrayal. It emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. Available as a support group or a self-paced course.

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed.

  • Beyond the Facade: Men’s Healing Group - We help men move through the pains of addiction, relationship healing, managing emotions, and moving past shame. You’ll learn how to better connect with others, understand your own emotional experience, and build a deeper sense of self respect.

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident. 

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. 

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

From Triggered to Grounded: Tools for Managing Betrayal Trauma Triggers21 Jan 202500:44:33

Sometimes it can feel like triggers are overwhelming and impossible to handle. Listen in as Amie and Alana explore triggers - what causes them, why they persist, and most importantly, how to manage them in a healthy way.

Together they share their personal experiences with triggers and outline several exercises and tools for emotional regulation that you can implement immediately in your healing journey.

Referenced in this episode:

Register Now!

  • The Body Awakened: A Brainspotting Journey to Healing - Join Amie for a three-day, in-person intensive on April 10-12, 2025. Experience Brainspotting, learn how to get back into your body, and heal somatically. Register before January 31st to save $200!

  • Boundaries Boot Camp - Experience a six-week deep dive into boundaries. Learn more about what boundaries are, practical tools and skills for communicating and upholding boundaries, and how boundaries can protect relationships. The boot camp will begin the first week of February.

⁠Watch us⁠ on YouTube.

⁠Schedule⁠ a complimentary consultation with us.

More from Choose Recovery Services


  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. 

  • Road to Recovery Webinar - Join us on the second Sunday of each month for a FREE interactive discussion that explores tools and strategies to support individuals and couples navigating the challenges of recovery following betrayal. 

  •  Intensives - Accelerate your healing journey with one of our intensives, available year-round for individuals, couples, and professionals. 

  • Healing Hearts - This is for couples seeking healing after betrayal. It emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. Available as a support group or a self-paced course.

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed. They will receive resources to recover from betrayal trauma while being surrounded by a supportive community.

  • Beyond the Facade: Men’s Healing Group - We help men move through the pains of addiction, relationship healing, managing emotions, and moving past shame. You’ll learn how to better connect with others, understand your own emotional experience, and build a deeper sense of self respect.

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident. 

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. 

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 


Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

Finding Freedom in Boundaries - With Laura Fisher14 Jan 202500:42:19

Do you feel like you’re not doing boundaries “right,” or you worry that your boundaries aren’t working? Join Alana and special guest Laura Fisher (fellow coach at Choose Recovery Services) as they discuss the critical importance of boundaries in recovering from betrayal trauma.

Learn about differentiating requests from boundaries, the importance of understanding your personal values, and the empowering effect boundaries can have for both partners. Laura provides insightful analogies and strategies for separating behaviors from people, understanding what makes boundaries truly effective, and learning to trust yourself in the process.

Learn more about Laura here.

Referenced in this episode:

  • Boundaries Boot Camp - Wanting to learn more? Join Laura for a six-week deep dive into boundaries. Learn more about what boundaries are, practical tools and skills for communicating and upholding boundaries, and how boundaries can protect relationships. The boot camp will begin the first week of February.

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

Coming Up!

⁠Watch us⁠ on YouTube.

⁠Schedule⁠ a complimentary consultation with us.

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. 

  • Road to Recovery Webinar - Join us on the second Sunday of each month for a FREE interactive discussion that explores tools and strategies to support individuals and couples navigating the challenges of recovery following betrayal. 

  •  Intensives - Accelerate your healing journey with one of our intensives, available year-round for individuals, couples, and professionals. 

  • Healing Hearts - This is for couples seeking healing after betrayal. It emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. Available as a support group or a self-paced course.

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed.

  • Beyond the Facade: Men’s Healing Group - We help men move through the pains of addiction, relationship healing, managing emotions, and moving past shame.

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident. 

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. 

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

The Healing Your Body Holds07 Jan 202500:25:18

What happens in your body when you hear difficult conversations about narcissism, betrayal trauma, and abuse? Join Amie and Alana this week as they address emotionally charged topics and how those topics can trigger strong reactions in both your body and mind.

Listen in as they share insights about the importance of paying attention to your body’s responses and as they explain how these natural reactions can actually guide you on your healing journey.

Coming Up!

  • Brainspotting Intensive - Join Amie for a three-day, in-person intensive on April 10-12, 2025. Experience Brainspotting, learn how to get back into your body, and heal somatically.

  • Revive and Thrive: Betrayal Trauma Intensive for Women - This four-day retreat aims to provide a holistic and nurturing environment for women to heal through somatic body work. Learn to reconnect with your body, process your trauma, and build resilience. Join us January 22-25, 2025 in Spanish Fork, Utah. Register HERE.

  • Unmasked: Paths to Authentic Masculinity for Men⁠ - This is a three-day live intensive designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on Jan 15-17, 2025. Learn more and register ⁠HERE⁠.

⁠Watch us⁠ on YouTube.

⁠Schedule⁠ a complimentary consultation with us.

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. 

  • Road to Recovery Webinar - Join us on the second Sunday of each month for a FREE interactive discussion that explores tools and strategies to support individuals and couples navigating the challenges of recovery following betrayal. 

  •  Intensives - Accelerate your healing journey with one of our intensives, available year-round for individuals, couples, and professionals. 

  • Healing Hearts - This is for couples seeking healing after betrayal. It emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. Available as a support group or a self-paced course.

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed. They will receive resources to recover from betrayal trauma while being surrounded by a supportive community.

  • Beyond the Facade: Men’s Healing Group - We help men move through the pains of addiction, relationship healing, managing emotions, and moving past shame. You’ll learn how to better connect with others, understand your own emotional experience, and build a deeper sense of self respect.

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident. 

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. 

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

Reality Collapse and Reality Fragmentation31 Dec 202400:34:55

What happens to your brain and body when the reality you thought you knew completely shatters? This week Amie explores how betrayal trauma often leads to reality collapse and reality fragmentation.

Learn what these terms are, how to navigate the emotional whirlwind they bring, and how to begin rebuilding trust in yourself and in your reality once again.

Coming Up!

  • Brainspotting Intensive - Join Amie for a three-day, in-person intensive on April 10-12, 2025. Experience Brainspotting, learn how to get back into your body, and heal somatically.

  • Revive and Thrive: Betrayal Trauma Intensive for Women - This four-day retreat aims to provide a holistic and nurturing environment for women to heal through somatic body work. Learn to reconnect with your body, process your trauma, and build resilience. Join us January 22-25, 2025 in Spanish Fork, Utah. Register HERE.

  • Unmasked: Paths to Authentic Masculinity for Men⁠ - This is a three-day live intensive designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on Jan 15-17, 2025. Learn more and register ⁠HERE⁠.

⁠Watch us⁠ on YouTube.

⁠Schedule⁠ a complimentary consultation with us.

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. 

  • Road to Recovery Webinar - Join us on the second Sunday of each month for a FREE interactive discussion that explores tools and strategies to support individuals and couples navigating the challenges of recovery following betrayal. 

  •  Intensives - Accelerate your healing journey with one of our intensives, available year-round for individuals, couples, and professionals. 

  • Healing Hearts - This is for couples seeking healing after betrayal. It emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. Available as a support group or a self-paced course.

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed. They will receive resources to recover from betrayal trauma while being surrounded by a supportive community.

  • Beyond the Facade: Men’s Healing Group - We help men move through the pains of addiction, relationship healing, managing emotions, and moving past shame. You’ll learn how to better connect with others, understand your own emotional experience, and build a deeper sense of self respect.

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident. 

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. 

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 


Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

After the Personality Disorder Diagnosis - With Alexandra Repke PhD, CSAT, C-PD, CAIMHP (Part 2)24 Dec 202400:55:48

Last week we learned what personality disorders are and how they can impact relationships. This week Amie and Alana welcome back Alexandra Repke, a licensed psychologist (PhD, CSAT, C-PD, CAIMHP), to explore what you can do if your partner has been diagnosed with a personality disorder.

Alexandra provides critical insights on adjusting expectations, setting boundaries with consequences, and maintaining your own well-being while supporting your partner’s treatment journey.

Learn more about Alexandra Repke. 

Listen to part one HERE. 

Referenced in this episode:

Coming Up!

  • Unmasked: Paths to Authentic Masculinity for Men⁠ - This is a three-day live intensive designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on Jan 15-17, 2025. Learn more and register ⁠HERE⁠.

  • Revive and Thrive: Betrayal Trauma Intensive for Women - This four-day retreat aims to provide a holistic and nurturing environment for women to heal through somatic body work. Learn to reconnect with your body, process your trauma, and build resilience. Join us January 22-25, 2025 in Spanish Fork, Utah. Register HERE.

⁠Watch us⁠ on YouTube.

⁠Schedule⁠ a complimentary consultation with us.

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. 

  • Road to Recovery Webinar - Join us on the second Sunday of each month for a FREE interactive discussion that explores tools and strategies to support individuals and couples navigating the challenges of recovery following betrayal. 

  •  Intensives - Accelerate your healing journey with one of our intensives, available year-round for individuals, couples, and professionals. 

  • Healing Hearts - This is for couples seeking healing after betrayal. It emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. Available as a support group or a self-paced course.

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed. They will receive resources to recover from betrayal trauma while being surrounded by a supportive community.

  • Beyond the Facade: Men’s Healing Group - We help men move through the pains of addiction, relationship healing, managing emotions, and moving past shame. You’ll learn how to better connect with others, understand your own emotional experience, and build a deeper sense of self respect.

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident. 

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. 

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 


Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

Understanding Personality Disorders - With Alexandra Repke PhD, CSAT, C-PD, CAIMHP (Part 1)17 Dec 202400:50:08

Are you struggling to understand the complex world of personality disorders and their impact on relationships? Join Amie and Alana as they speak with Alexandra Repke, a licensed psychologist (PhD, CSAT, C-PD, CAIMHP), who breaks down the myths and realities of personality disorders, especially in the context of addiction and betrayal. 

Learn about the different types of personality disorders, how they affect connections, and gain insights into treatment approaches that offer hope for healing. 

Learn more about Alexandra Repke. 

Coming Up!

  • Unmasked: Paths to Authentic Masculinity for Men⁠ - This is a three-day live intensive designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on Jan 15-17, 2025. Learn more and register ⁠HERE⁠.

  • Revive and Thrive: Betrayal Trauma Intensive for Women - This four-day retreat aims to provide a holistic and nurturing environment for women to heal through somatic body work. Learn to reconnect with your body, process your trauma, and build resilience. Join us January 22-25, 2025 in Spanish Fork, Utah. Register HERE.

⁠Watch us⁠ on YouTube.

⁠Schedule⁠ a complimentary consultation with us.

More from Choose Recovery Services


  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. 

  • Road to Recovery Webinar - Join us on the second Sunday of each month for a FREE interactive discussion that explores tools and strategies to support individuals and couples navigating the challenges of recovery following betrayal. 

  •  Intensives - Accelerate your healing journey with one of our intensives, available year-round for individuals, couples, and professionals. 

  • Healing Hearts - This is for couples seeking healing after betrayal. It emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. Available as a support group or a self-paced course.

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed. They will receive resources to recover from betrayal trauma while being surrounded by a supportive community.

  • Beyond the Facade: Men’s Healing Group - We help men move through the pains of addiction, relationship healing, managing emotions, and moving past shame. You’ll learn how to better connect with others, understand your own emotional experience, and build a deeper sense of self respect.

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident. 

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. 

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 


Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

Listener Question: How Can I Feel Good When I'm in Survival Mode?10 Dec 202400:34:38

Do you feel like you’re barely able to keep your head above water and wonder if you’ll ever feel good again? Join Amie and Alana this week as they explore the challenges that come from living in survival mode.

Explore the impact of staying in unsafe environments and learn the importance of radical acceptance and self-awareness. Understand how your body responds to emotional trauma and learn about tools and mindsets  that can help you whether you choose to stay or go in your relationship.

Referenced in this episode:

  • Brainspotting Intensive - Join Amie for a three-day, in-person intensive on April 10, 2025. Experience Brainspotting, learn how to get back into your body, and heal somatically. Click here to let us know you want to be added to our interest list, and we’ll let you know when registration opens!

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident. 

Coming Up!

  • Unmasked: Paths to Authentic Masculinity for Men⁠ - This is a three-day live intensive designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on Jan 15-17, 2025. Learn more and register ⁠HERE⁠.

⁠Watch us⁠ on YouTube.

⁠Schedule⁠ a complimentary consultation with us.

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. 

  • Road to Recovery Webinar - Join us on the second Sunday of each month for a FREE interactive discussion that explores tools and strategies to support individuals and couples navigating the challenges of recovery following betrayal. 

  •  Intensives - Accelerate your healing journey with one of our intensives, available year-round for individuals, couples, and professionals. 

  • Healing Hearts - This is for couples seeking healing after betrayal. It emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. Available as a support group or a self-paced course.

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed. They will receive resources to recover from betrayal trauma while being surrounded by a supportive community.

  • Beyond the Facade: Men’s Healing Group - We help men move through the pains of addiction, relationship healing, managing emotions, and moving past shame. You’ll learn how to better connect with others, understand your own emotional experience, and build a deeper sense of self respect.

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident. 

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. 

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 


Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

Are All Cheaters Narcissists?03 Dec 202400:49:02

The word “narcissist” gets thrown around a lot, but is that label even helpful? Join Amie and Alana this week as they invite Gary Katz to weigh in on this important topic.

Gary is a certified sex addiction therapist as well as the founder of the Center for Intimacy Recovery in New York. Together they unpack the nuances of labeling behavior, the risks of misdiagnosis, the profound impact of betrayal trauma, and practical tools for recovery.

Referenced in this episode:

  • Learn more about Gary Katz.

  • ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠ - Hali Roderick leads this betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed. They will receive resources to recover from betrayal trauma while being surrounded by a supportive community.

Coming Up!

  • Unmasked: Paths to Authentic Masculinity for Men⁠ - This is a three-day live intensive designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on Jan 15-17, 2025. Learn more and register ⁠HERE⁠.

⁠Watch us⁠ on YouTube.

⁠Schedule⁠ a complimentary consultation with us.

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. 

  • Road to Recovery Webinar - Join us on the second Sunday of each month for a FREE interactive discussion that explores tools and strategies to support individuals and couples navigating the challenges of recovery following betrayal. 

  •  Intensives - Accelerate your healing journey with one of our intensives, available year-round for individuals, couples, and professionals. 

  • Healing Hearts - Self-paced, 15-week course for individuals and couples to complete at their own pace. The course emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. 

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed. They will receive resources to recover from betrayal trauma while being surrounded by a supportive community.

  • Beyond the Facade: Men’s Healing Group - We help men move through the pains of addiction, relationship healing, managing emotions, and moving past shame. You’ll learn how to better connect with others, understand your own emotional experience, and build a deeper sense of self respect.

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident. 

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. 

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 


Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

When You Don't Feel Grateful; Graceful Acknowledgment26 Nov 202400:12:17

Join Amie this week for a heartfelt discussion on the concept of graceful acknowledgment, especially during the challenging holiday season. 

Learn practical steps to gently validate your feelings without the pressure to feel gratitude before you’re ready. Discover realistic expectations and self-compassion strategies to navigate triggers and emotional turmoil more effectively.

Referenced in this episode:

  • Trauma Trigger Kit - This kit is designed to support you in times when a trigger comes out of nowhere or when you are going into a potentially stressful situation. Stay grounded and connected to yourself by accessing your five senses with the items in the trigger kit.

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

Coming Up!

  • Unmasked: Paths to Authentic Masculinity for Men⁠ - This is a three-day live intensive designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on Jan 15-17, 2025. Learn more and register ⁠HERE⁠.

⁠Watch us⁠ on YouTube.

⁠Schedule⁠ a complimentary consultation with us.

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. 

  • Road to Recovery Webinar - Join us on the second Sunday of each month for a FREE interactive discussion that explores tools and strategies to support individuals and couples navigating the challenges of recovery following betrayal. 

  •  Intensives - Accelerate your healing journey with one of our intensives, available year-round for individuals, couples, and professionals. 

  • Healing Hearts - Self-paced, 15-week course for individuals and couples to complete at their own pace. The course emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. 

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed. They will receive resources to recover from betrayal trauma while being surrounded by a supportive community.

  • Beyond the Facade: Men’s Healing Group - We help men move through the pains of addiction, relationship healing, managing emotions, and moving past shame. You’ll learn how to better connect with others, understand your own emotional experience, and build a deeper sense of self respect.

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident. 

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. 

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

REPLAY - Couples Healing After Infidelity, Cheating, or Sexual Addiction19 Nov 202401:08:02

Join us this week as we revisit one of our most popular episodes from 2022.

The road to recovery can be a long and difficult road. When you don't know where you are headed and how to get there, it can feel even more daunting. Join Alana, Amie, and their guest, Luke Gordon, as they unpack the stages of individual and relational healing. They emphasize the necessity of humility, transparency, vulnerability, and empathy. 

Whether your partner is participating in recovery or not, learn actionable strategies and gain hope for a journey towards trust, emotional stability, and genuine connection.

Download a visual of the recovery map ⁠here⁠.

Coming Up!

  • Unmasked: Paths to Authentic Masculinity for Men⁠ - This is a three-day live intensive designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on Jan 15-17, 2025. Learn more and register ⁠HERE⁠.

⁠Watch us⁠ on YouTube.

⁠Schedule⁠ a complimentary consultation with us.

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. 

  • Road to Recovery Webinar - Join us on the second Sunday of each month for a FREE interactive discussion that explores tools and strategies to support individuals and couples navigating the challenges of recovery following betrayal. 

  • Intensives - Accelerate your healing journey with one of our intensives, available year-round for individuals, couples, and professionals. 

  • Healing Hearts - Self-paced, 15-week course for individuals and couples to complete at their own pace. The course emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. 

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed. They will receive resources to recover from betrayal trauma while being surrounded by a supportive community.

  • Beyond the Facade: Men’s Healing Group - We help men move through the pains of addiction, relationship healing, managing emotions, and moving past shame. You’ll learn how to better connect with others, understand your own emotional experience, and build a deeper sense of self respect.

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident. 

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. 

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 


Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

Full Therapeutic Disclosures Part 7; What Comes Next?12 Nov 202400:33:02

Join Amie and Alana as they conclude their series on full therapeutic disclosures by discussing why disclosure is not the end of the journey and what steps to take next. 

They explore the importance of shared grief, the significance of building a plan for rebuilding trust, and the pitfalls to avoid post-disclosure. Learn about crafting personalized aftercare plans that include therapy, support systems, and empowerment practices to continue the healing process effectively.

Get our FREE eBook ⁠“Is a Full Therapeutic Disclosure Right For Me?”⁠ delivered straight to your inbox. ⁠Sign up here!⁠

Referenced in this episode:

Coming Up!

  • ⁠Take Back the Holidays Special Workshop⁠ - Choose Recovery Services is excited to sponsor this workshop presented by Sarah Morales. Learn strategies and tools to help you shift from feeling anxious and powerless to empowered and equipped to face holiday experiences with those who have a history of gaslighting. The workshop will be November 16th from 11am-1pm CST and costs $30. Follow ⁠sarahmoralescoaching⁠ on Instagram and register for the workshop ⁠HERE⁠. 

  • Unmasked: Paths to Authentic Masculinity for Men⁠ - This is a three-day live intensive designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on Jan 15-17, 2025. Learn more and register ⁠HERE⁠.

⁠Watch us⁠ on YouTube.

⁠Schedule⁠ a complimentary consultation with us.

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. 

  • Road to Recovery Webinar - Join us on the second Sunday of each month for a FREE interactive discussion. 

  •  Intensives - Accelerate your healing journey with one of our intensives, available year-round for individuals, couples, and professionals. 

  • Healing Hearts - Self-paced, 15-week course for individuals and couples to complete at their own pace.

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed.

  • Beyond the Facade: Men’s Healing Group - We help men move through the pains of addiction, relationship healing, managing emotions, and moving past shame. You’ll learn how to better connect with others, understand your own emotional experience, and build a deeper sense of self respect.

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident. 

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. 

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

Full Therapeutic Disclosures Part 6; The Role of Polygraphs05 Nov 202400:49:53

Amie and Alana have an informative and powerful conversation with Jared Rockwell, a polygraph examiner and a LCSW. He is a nationally recognized leader in his field and offers his expert thoughts today around how polygraphs works, why they are so important for rebuilding trust in a relationship, and what they are NOT used for. 

Learn how this tool can be an important part of the full disclosure process.

Get our FREE eBook “Is a Full Therapeutic Disclosure Right For Me?” delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up here!

Referenced in this episode:

  • Listen to Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, and Part 5

  • Learn more about Luke and book a consultation HERE

  • Tune in to Luke’s podcast Beyond the Facade

  • Choose Renewal⁠ - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident. Focus on recovery and healing from patterns of sexual acting out in a safe, nurturing community.

Coming Up!

  • Take Back the Holidays Special Workshop - Choose Recovery Services is excited to sponsor this workshop presented by Sarah Morales. Learn strategies and tools to help you shift from feeling anxious and powerless to empowered and equipped to face holiday experiences with those who have a history of gaslighting. The workshop will be November 16th from 11am-1pm CST and costs $30. Follow sarahmoralescoaching on Instagram and register for the workshop HERE. 

Watch us on YouTube.

Schedule a complimentary consultation with us.

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. Learn tools that will help you move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy once again.

  • Road to Recovery Webinar - Join us on the second Sunday of each month for a FREE interactive discussion that explores tools and strategies to support individuals and couples navigating the challenges of recovery following betrayal. 

  • Healing Hearts - Self-paced, 15-week course for individuals and couples to complete at their own pace. The course emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. 

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • Beyond the Facade: Men’s Healing Group - We help men move through the pains of addiction, relationship healing, managing emotions, and moving past shame. You’ll learn how to better connect with others, understand your own emotional experience, and build a deeper sense of self respect.

  • ⁠⁠Empowerment After Betrayal⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed. They will receive resources to recover from betrayal trauma while being surrounded by a supportive community.

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage and who need support navigating their own experience with betrayal.

  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. 

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

Full Therapeutic Disclosures Part 5; Starting the Process For Both Partners29 Oct 202400:54:25

Curious about where to even begin when thinking about full therapeutic disclosures? Join Amie, Alana, and guest, Luke Gordon, as they discuss the emotional preparation needed for both partners, especially focusing on the betrayer’s steps toward full transparency. 

Learn how to navigate the complexities of disclosure including the importance of empathy, the role of professionals, how to approach questions, and the value of impact letters. 

Whether you're the one who betrayed or the one betrayed, this conversation offers valuable tools and validation for building a foundation of healing and possible reconciliation during the disclosure process.

Get our FREE eBook “Is a Full Therapeutic Disclosure Right For Me?” delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up here!

Referenced in this episode:

Coming Up!

  • Take Back the Holidays Special Workshop - Choose Recovery Services is excited to sponsor this workshop presented by Sarah Morales. Learn strategies and tools to help you shift from feeling anxious and powerless to empowered and equipped to face holiday experiences with those who have a history of gaslighting. The workshop will be November 16th from 11am-1pm CST and costs $30. Follow sarahmoralescoaching on Instagram and register for the workshop HERE. 

Watch us on YouTube.

Schedule a complimentary consultation with us.

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it.

  • Road to Recovery Webinar - Join us on the second Sunday of each month for a FREE interactive discussion that explores tools and strategies to support individuals and couples navigating the challenges of recovery following betrayal. 

  • Healing Hearts - Self-paced, 15-week course for individuals and couples to complete at their own pace. The course emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. 

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal.

  • Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors.

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident.

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage and who need support navigating their own experience with betrayal.

  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. 

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

Take Back the Holidays - With Sarah Morales25 Oct 202400:27:11

The holidays are quickly approaching. Are you emotionally ready for them? Today we are thrilled to welcome Sarah Morales, the "deconstructing gaslighting guru," as she shares strategies for taking back control of the holiday season. 

Sarah offers practical insights on recognizing toxic patterns and protecting your emotional wellbeing. She previews her upcoming workshop that will help you move from merely surviving the holidays to reclaiming them on your own terms.

Register for Sarah’s Take Back the Holidays Workshop

  • Shift from feeling anxious and powerless to empowered and equipped to face holiday experiences with those who have a history of gaslighting

  • Gain tools for preparing before the holidays begin

  • Learn how to manage during difficult situations

  • Understand how to practice self-repair afterward

  • Workshop is November 16, 2024

  • 11am-1pm CST

  • Only $30 for two hours of learning and workshopping

  • Register here

Referenced in this episode:

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. Learn tools that will help you move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy once again.

  • Road to Recovery Webinar - Join us on the second Sunday of each month for a FREE interactive discussion that explores tools and strategies to support individuals and couples navigating the challenges of recovery following betrayal. 

  • Healing Hearts - Self-paced, 15-week course for individuals and couples to complete at their own pace. The course emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. 

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed. They will receive resources to recover from betrayal trauma while being surrounded by a supportive community.

  • Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal.

  • Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors. Participants will connect with other men, better understand their emotions, work through shame, and build a deep respect for themselves.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident. Focus on recovery and healing from patterns of sexual acting out in a safe, nurturing community.

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage and who need support navigating their own experience with betrayal.

  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. 

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

Full Therapeutic Disclosures Part 4; Addressing Fears From the Betrayer22 Oct 202400:24:33

This week Luke again joins Amie and Alana as they explore the fears and barriers of full therapeutic disclosure in relationships. Listen in as they emphasize the importance of a structured disclosure process, the power of letting go of outcomes, and the transformative potential of embracing vulnerability.

This episode highlights creating a safe space for healing and how letting go can lead to deeper connection and lasting peace.

Get our FREE eBook “Is a Full Therapeutic Disclosure Right For Me?” delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up here!

Common Fears From the Betrayer:

  • Fear of not being able to remember everything

  • Fear of imperfection in disclosure

  • Fear of consequences

  • Fear of overwhelming pain

  • Fear of losing control

Referenced in this episode:

Coming Up!

  • Take Back the Holidays Special Workshop - Choose Recovery Services is excited to sponsor this workshop presented by Sarah Morales. Learn strategies and tools to help you shift from feeling anxious and powerless to empowered and equipped to face holiday experiences with those who have a history of gaslighting. The workshop will be November 16th from 11am-1pm CST and costs $30. Follow sarahmoralescoaching on Instagram and register for the workshop HERE.

Watch us on YouTube.

Schedule a complimentary consultation with us.

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. Learn tools that will help you move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy once again.

  • Road to Recovery Webinar - Join us on the second Sunday of each month for a FREE interactive discussion that explores tools and strategies to support individuals and couples navigating the challenges of recovery following betrayal. 

  • Healing Hearts - Self-paced, 15-week course for individuals and couples to complete at their own pace. The course emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. 

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed. They will receive resources to recover from betrayal trauma while being surrounded by a supportive community.

  • Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal.

  • Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors.

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident.

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage and who need support navigating their own experience with betrayal.

  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. 

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

Full Therapeutic Disclosures Part 3; Am I Ready? Are We Ready?15 Oct 202400:49:11

Are you curious about whether you're ready for a full therapeutic disclosure? Join Amie, Alana, and Luke as they discuss this critical question. They explore the importance of timing, mutual respect, and emotional readiness for both partners. 

Whether you're the betrayed or the betrayer, this episode offers valuable insights to help you navigate this challenging but potentially transformative process in your healing journey.

Watch us on YouTube

Referenced in this episode:

Coming Up!

  • Courage to Thrive Intensive - This four-day in-person intensive is designed specifically for women who have experienced the deep pain of betrayal and are ready to begin the journey toward reclaiming their lives. Over four transformative days, you’ll gain the tools, skills, and support you need not just to survive, but to truly thrive. The intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on October 23-26, 2024. Learn more and register HERE.

More From Choose Recovery Services

Connect with us on Social Media:

⁠⁠⁠Alana Gordon⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Amie Woolsey⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Choose Recovery Services

Full Therapeutic Disclosure Part 2; To Have or Not Have 08 Oct 202400:45:51

Today we dive deeper into therapeutic disclosures and address main concerns that often arise when considering them for you and your partner. 

We delve into various reasons why therapeutic disclosures are crucial, and we explore reasons why a full disclosure might not be appropriate.

00:25 The Importance of Full Therapeutic Disclosure

03:11 Informed Consent in Relationships

07:19 Truth and Transparency in Healing

08:14 The Process of Learning and Sharing the Truth

13:20 Creating Safety Through Disclosure

18:09 Putting the Story Together for Healing

27:10 Understanding Safety Concerns

31:32 The Role of Emotional Sobriety

35:26 Common Excuses and Realities

41:49 The Strength of the Betrayed Partner

Referenced in this episode:

Watch us on YouTube.

Coming Up!

  • Courage to Thrive Intensive - This four-day in-person intensive is designed specifically for women who have experienced the deep pain of betrayal and are ready to begin the journey toward reclaiming their lives. Over four transformative days, you’ll gain the tools, skills, and support you need not just to survive, but to truly thrive. The intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on October 23-26, 2024. Learn more and register HERE.

More From Choose Recovery Services

Connect with us on Social Media:

⁠⁠⁠Alana Gordon⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Amie Woolsey⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Choose Recovery Services

Understanding the Addict Mind04 Oct 202400:30:37

Dive into a candid conversation as Luke Gordon, an expert in betrayal trauma and men's mental health, joins Alana. Together they tackle pressing questions many women have about their partner's troubling behaviors. 

Luke provides raw, honest insights into the mind of someone struggling with betraying and addiction. He tackles tough questions about trust, self-worth, and the devastating impacts of compulsive behaviors on relationships.

Watch us on YouTube.

Referenced in this episode:

Coming Up!

  • Courage to Thrive Intensive - This four-day in-person intensive is designed specifically for women who have experienced the deep pain of betrayal and are ready to begin the journey toward reclaiming their lives. Over four transformative days, you’ll gain the tools, skills, and support you need not just to survive, but to truly thrive. The intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on October 23-26, 2024. Learn more and register HERE.

More from Choose Recovery Services


  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. Learn tools that will help you move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy once again.

  • Healing Hearts - Self-paced, 15-week course for individuals and couples to complete at their own pace. The course emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. 

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed. They will receive resources to recover from betrayal trauma while being surrounded by a supportive community.

  • Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal.

  • Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors. Participants will connect with other men, better understand their emotions, work through shame, and build a deep respect for themselves.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident. Focus on recovery and healing from patterns of sexual acting out in a safe, nurturing community.

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage and who need support navigating their own experience with betrayal.

  • Choosing to Stay Webinar - Free monthly webinar for couples choosing to stay together after infidelity.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. 

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

Courage To Thrive Intensive03 Oct 202400:09:08

You’ve heard us talk about the intensives that Choose Recovery Services hosts, but how do you know if they’re the right fit for you? 

Listen to this special episode as Alana goes into detail about our upcoming Courage to Thrive Intensive. Learn what the intensive is, who it is for, and what it can do for your healing and growth. 

Over four transformative days, you’ll gain the tools, skills, and support you need not just to survive, but to truly thrive. The intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on October 23-26, 2024. Learn more and register ⁠HERE⁠.

We can’t wait to gather in person and embark on this life-changing journey together! Reach out to our office staff if you have any questions.

Full Therapeutic Disclosures Part 1; What Are They and Why Do I Need One? 01 Oct 202400:36:12

In this episode, we introduce a series focused on full therapeutic disclosures. Hosts, including Luke Gordon, delve into the importance and process of full therapeutic disclosures in therapy. We discuss how Choose Recovery Services sets a higher standard for these disclosures and emphasize their role in rebuilding trust and intimacy in relationships. We guide both betrayed and betraying partners through this challenging yet foundational process, highlighting the need for careful, empathetic handling to avoid re-traumatization. The episode touches on the critical steps involved and the importance of individualized care in the disclosure process.

02:16 Understanding Full Therapeutic Disclosures

07:05 Choose Recovery Services Approach

08:52 The Process and Benefits of Full Disclosure

11:42 Challenges and Misconceptions

17:31 Avoiding Botched Disclosures

32:34 Empowerment and Decision Making

Coming Up!

Courage to Thrive Intensive - This four-day in-person intensive is designed specifically for women who have experienced the deep pain of betrayal and are ready to begin the journey toward reclaiming their lives. Over four transformative days, you’ll gain the tools, skills, and support you need not just to survive, but to truly thrive. The intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on October 23-26, 2024. Learn more and register HERE.

More from Choose Recovery Services

Connect with us on Social Media:

⁠⁠Alana Gordon⁠⁠

⁠⁠Amie Woolsey⁠⁠

⁠⁠Choose Recovery Services⁠

Impact of Trauma on Your Body w/ Rachel Hagstrom24 Sep 202400:38:25

Our guest today is Rachel Hagstrom. She is on the blogger team with Affair Recovery, a board certified functional medicine health coach, and has a desire to walk alongside women who are navigating infidelity and betrayal, and help them discover ways they can support themselves physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

You can contact Rachel HERE

Today Rachel discusses the importance of understanding how trauma affects bodily functions such as digestion, endocrine system, and sleep, and emphasizes the need for basic self-care and the value of functional medicine in holistic healing. The conversation underscores the continuous and evolving nature of the healing journey and provides practical advice for women in different stages of recovery.

00:18 Rachel's Journey to Functional Medicine

00:53 Understanding Trauma's Impact on the Body

01:32 Personal Healing Journeys

03:47 Rachel's Motivation and Path

05:38 The Reality of Healing

07:30 Practical Self-Care Tips

26:10 The Importance of Functional Medicine

32:52 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts


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  • Believing In You Coaching Membership- want to take your healing to the next level? Ready to start believing in yourself again, trusting yourself again and loving yourself, perhaps for the first time? It takes being intentional in your healing and this coaching membership gives you every opportunity to become more aware of whats keeping you stuck. Click on the link for more information.
  • ⁠Beyond the Facade Podcast⁠ - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • ⁠Choose Healing⁠ - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • ⁠Healing Hearts⁠ - Self-paced, 15-week course for individuals and couples to complete at their own pace. The course emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. 

  • ⁠Help. Her. Heal⁠ - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • ⁠⁠Empowerment After Betrayal⁠⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed. They will receive resources to recover from betrayal trauma while being surrounded by a supportive community.

  • ⁠Choose 90 for Men⁠ - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal.

  • ⁠Choose 180 for Men⁠ - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors. Participants will connect with other men, better understand their emotions, work through shame, and build a deep respect for themselves.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • ⁠Choose Renewal⁠ - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident. Focus on recovery and healing from patterns of sexual acting out in a safe, nurturing community.

  • ⁠Resilient Teens⁠ - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • ⁠Adult Children Uniting for Healing⁠ - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage and who need support navigating their own experience with betrayal.

  • ⁠Choosing to Stay Webinar⁠ - Free monthly webinar for couples choosing to stay together after infidelity.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • ⁠Dating From Within⁠ - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. 

  • ⁠Should I Stay or Go?⁠ - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 


Connect with us on Social Media:

⁠Alana Gordon⁠

⁠Amie Woolsey⁠

⁠Choose Recovery Services

Myths of Sexual Addiction - With Luke Gordon (Part 3)17 Sep 202400:37:57

Join us in the third and final part of our series on the myths of sexual addiction. Alana, Amie, and Luke explore common misconceptions surrounding pornography use, forgiveness vs trust, and disclosure vs discovery.

Tune in for insights and tools crucial to navigating sexual addiction and relational healing.

Myths we tackle in this episode:

  • “I only have a problem if I get caught.”

  • “If my partner forgives me then we can go back to the way things were.”

  • “Looking at pornography isn’t a big deal.”

  • “At least I’m not _______.”

  • “Relapse means I’m back at square one.”

  • “I don’t need professional help.”

Referenced in this episode:

  • Listen to Part 1 and Part 2

  • Learn more about Luke and book a consultation HERE

  • Tune in to Luke’s podcast Beyond the Facade

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. Learn tools that will help you move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy once again.

Watch us on YouTube.

Coming Up!

  • Courage to Thrive Intensive - This four-day in-person intensive is designed specifically for women who have experienced the deep pain of betrayal and are ready to begin the journey toward reclaiming their lives. Over four transformative days, you’ll gain the tools, skills, and support you need not just to survive, but to truly thrive. The intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on October 23-26, 2024. Learn more and register HERE.

More from Choose Recovery Services


  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Healing Hearts - Self-paced, 15-week course for individuals and couples to complete at their own pace. The course emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. 

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed. They will receive resources to recover from betrayal trauma while being surrounded by a supportive community.

  • Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal.

  • Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors. Participants will connect with other men, better understand their emotions, work through shame, and build a deep respect for themselves.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident. Focus on recovery and healing from patterns of sexual acting out in a safe, nurturing community.

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage and who need support navigating their own experience with betrayal.

  • Choosing to Stay Webinar - Free monthly webinar for couples choosing to stay together after infidelity.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. 

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 


Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

Myths of Sexual Addiction - With Luke Gordon (Part 2)10 Sep 202400:22:25

In part two of this series, Amie, Alana, and Luke continue their conversation around sexual addiction myths. They tackle the myth that someone can control or recover from sexual addiction without professional help. They also explore the importance of having a solid support system as well as a growth mindset.

Listen to learn:

  • The pitfalls that can come when you don’t involve professionals in your recovery

  • What is meant by “recovery capital”

  • What to look for in a professional

  • What recovery looks like as an ongoing process

Referenced in this episode:

  • Listen to Part 1 HERE

  • Learn more about Luke and book a consultation HERE

  • Tune in to Luke’s podcast Beyond the Facade

  • Empowerment After Betrayal⁠ - This support group is for men who have been betrayed. They will receive resources to recover from betrayal trauma while being surrounded by a supportive community.

Watch us on YouTube.

Coming Up!

  • Unmasked: Paths to Authentic Masculinity for Men⁠ - This is a three-day live intensive led by Alana and Luke Gordon designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on Sept 18th-20th, 2024. Learn more and register ⁠HERE⁠.

  • Courage to Thrive Intensive - This four-day in-person intensive is designed specifically for women who have experienced the deep pain of betrayal and are ready to begin the journey toward reclaiming their lives. Over four transformative days, you’ll gain the tools, skills, and support you need not just to survive, but to truly thrive. The intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on October 23-26, 2024. Learn more and register HERE.

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. Learn tools that will help you move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy once again.

  • Healing Hearts - Self-paced, 15-week course for individuals and couples to complete at their own pace. The course emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. 

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal.

  • Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors.

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident. Focus on recovery and healing from patterns of sexual acting out in a safe, nurturing community.

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage and who need support navigating their own experience with betrayal.

  • Choosing to Stay Webinar - Free monthly webinar for couples choosing to stay together after infidelity.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. 

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

Myths of Sexual Addiction - With Luke Gordon (Part 1)03 Sep 202400:42:06

Amie and Alana are excited to welcome back guest Luke Gordon to tackle myths surrounding sexual addiction and recovery. Together they explore misconceptions about sobriety, the impact of acting-in behaviors, and the complexities of healing for both addicts and betrayed partners. 

This discussion provides essential information for anyone navigating the challenges of addiction and healing in relationships.

Listen to learn:

  • The difference between sobriety and true recovery

  • What “acting-in” behaviors are

  • The distinction between high sex drive and sexual addiction

  • Why hating your sexuality is counterproductive to recovery

Referenced in this episode:

Watch us on YouTube.

Coming Up!

  • Unmasked: Paths to Authentic Masculinity for Men⁠ - This is a three-day live intensive led by Alana and Luke Gordon designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on Sept 18th-20th, 2024. Learn more and register ⁠HERE⁠.

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. Learn tools that will help you move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy once again.

  • Healing Hearts - Self-paced, 15-week course for individuals and couples to complete at their own pace. The course emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. 

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed. They will receive resources to recover from betrayal trauma while being surrounded by a supportive community.

  • Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal.

  • Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors. Participants will connect with other men, better understand their emotions, work through shame, and build a deep respect for themselves.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident. Focus on recovery and healing from patterns of sexual acting out in a safe, nurturing community.

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage and who need support navigating their own experience with betrayal.

  • Choosing to Stay Webinar - Free monthly webinar for couples choosing to stay together after infidelity.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. 

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

Betrayal Trauma Myths Part 227 Aug 202400:55:33

Join us for part two of our series on debunking trauma recovery myths. In this episode, Amie and Alana tackle MORE common myths that can hinder healing such as "if the addict stops acting out, the betrayed partner will automatically get better," "separation always leads to divorce," and "boundaries shame the acting out partner." They provide insightful explanations for why these beliefs are inaccurate and offer healthier perspectives to support genuine healing and recovery.

Find part 1 HERE.

Listen to learn:

  • Why sobriety doesn’t equal recovery

  • Why stopping the behavior doesn’t automatically heal the betrayed partner

  • The benefits of separation

  • Why early couples counseling isn’t always the best first step

Referenced in this episode:

  • Separation - A Pathway to Healing - Past podcast episode with Amie and Luke Gordon

  • Choose Renewal - Support group for women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident. Focus on recovery and healing from patterns of sexual acting out in a safe, nurturing community.

Watch us on YouTube.

Coming Up!

  • Dating From Within - This three-day workshop hosted by Amie teaches you how to date yourself FIRST. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again, what a healthy relationship looks like, tips and tricks to dating, and more! The next workshop will be August 29-31, 2024. Learn more and register HERE. 

  • Unmasked: Paths to Authentic Masculinity for Men⁠ - This is a three-day live intensive led by Alana and Luke Gordon designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on Sept 18th-20th, 2024. Learn more and register ⁠HERE⁠.

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. 

  • Healing Hearts - Self-paced, 15-week course for individuals and couples to complete at their own pace. The course emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. 

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed. They will receive resources to recover from betrayal trauma while being surrounded by a supportive community.

  • Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal.

  • Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors. Participants will connect with other men, better understand their emotions, work through shame, and build a deep respect for themselves.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Choosing to Stay Webinar - Free monthly webinar for couples choosing to stay together after infidelity.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first.

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

Betrayal Trauma Myths Part 120 Aug 202400:36:58

In the world of betrayal trauma, sometimes it can be hard to distinguish fact from fiction. In this week’s episode, Amie and Alana strive to do just that. They debunk common misconceptions about forgiveness, trust, moving on, and the roles of both partners in recovery. 

Tune in to hear valuable insights that challenge your beliefs and guide you in navigating the complex landscape of betrayal trauma with greater confidence and understanding.

Watch us on YouTube.

Listen to learn:

  • What myths you may believe that are keeping you stuck

  • Why moving on isn’t as simple as just deciding to do so

  • Common myths around sexual activity after betrayal

  • What forgiveness means when there has been infidelity

Referenced in this episode:

  • Does He Even Think of Me? - past podcast episode on compartmentalization

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

Coming Up!

  • Dating From Within - This three-day workshop hosted by Amie teaches you how to date yourself FIRST. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again, what a healthy relationship looks like, tips and tricks to dating, and more! The next workshop will be August 29-31, 2024. Learn more and register HERE. 

  • Unmasked: Paths to Authentic Masculinity for Men⁠ - This is a three-day live intensive led by Alana and Luke Gordon designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on Sept 18th-20th, 2024. Learn more and register ⁠HERE⁠.

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. Learn tools that will help you move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy once again.

  • Healing Hearts - Self-paced, 15-week course for individuals and couples to complete at their own pace. The course emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy.

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed.

  • Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal.

  • Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors.

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident. Focus on recovery and healing from patterns of sexual acting out in a safe, nurturing community.

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage and who need support navigating their own experience with betrayal.

  • Choosing to Stay Webinar - Free monthly webinar for couples choosing to stay together after infidelity.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. 

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

The Power of Healthy Self-Talk13 Aug 202400:33:52

Are you struggling with negative self-talk after experiencing betrayal? You are not alone! This week Amie and Alana explore the importance of healthy self-talk in your healing journey. 

Join them as they share personal experiences and practical strategies for recognizing negative thought patterns and replacing them with empowering beliefs that will help you cultivate a kinder, more positive inner dialogue. 

Listen to learn:

  • Why healthy self-talk is foundational to healing 

  • Where negative self-talk stems from

  • Common disempowering thoughts you may have

  • How to rewire your brain to embrace positive self-talk

Referenced in this episode:

  • Intimacy Within ⁠- Creating healthy intimacy with your partner begins with creating healthy intimacy within. Amie’s self-paced course and guidebook will walk you through the seven levels of intimacy to help you learn what healthy looks like. 

Watch us on YouTube.

Coming Up!

  • Revive and Thrive: Betrayal Trauma Intensive for Women - This four-day retreat offers a sanctuary for those healing from betrayal trauma, combining expert-led classes, somatic practices, and supportive community connections. Immerse yourself in powerful healing modalities including brainspotting, breathwork, mindfulness, meditations, and so much more all designed to nurture your mind, body, and spirit. Learn to reconnect with your body, process your trauma, and build resilience. Join us August 21-24, 2024 in Spanish Fork, Utah.

  • Dating From Within - This three-day workshop hosted by Amie teaches you how to date yourself FIRST. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again, what a healthy relationship looks like, tips and tricks to dating, and more! The next workshop will be August 29-31, 2024.

  • Unmasked: Paths to Authentic Masculinity for Men⁠ - Three-day live intensive led by Alana and Luke Gordon designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on Sept 18th-20th, 2024.

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it.

  • Healing Hearts - NEW self-paced, 15-week course for individuals and couples to complete at their own pace. The course emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy.

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed.

  • Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal.

  • Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors.

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident.

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Choosing to Stay Webinar - Free monthly webinar for couples choosing to stay together after infidelity.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

Acceptance When They Aren't Doing the Work to Heal06 Aug 202400:34:59

In the aftermath of betrayal, some partners commit to the hard work of healing and change, while others fall short. This episode speaks directly to those grappling with the realization that their partner isn’t doing the necessary work.

Amie and Alana explore the stages of grief that often accompany this reality, and they offer practical advice on moving through grief toward awareness, acceptance, and agency.

Listen to learn:

  • What mindsets will keep you stuck when your partner isn’t doing the work

  • The role grief plays in this process

  • How to focus on what you can control 

  • Tools for moving from grief to acceptance

Referenced in this episode:

Watch us on YouTube

Coming Up!

  • Revive and Thrive: Betrayal Trauma Intensive for Women - This four-day retreat offers a sanctuary for those healing from betrayal trauma, combining expert-led classes, somatic practices, and supportive community connections. Immerse yourself in powerful healing modalities including brainspotting, breathwork, mindfulness, meditations, and so much more all designed to nurture your mind, body, and spirit. Learn to reconnect with your body, process your trauma, and build resilience. Join us August 21-24, 2024 in Spanish Fork, Utah. Register HERE.

  • Dating From Within - This three-day workshop hosted by Amie teaches you how to date yourself FIRST. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again, what a healthy relationship looks like, tips and tricks to dating, and more! The next workshop will be August 29-31, 2024.

  • Unmasked: Paths to Authentic Masculinity for Men⁠ - This is a three-day live intensive led by Alana and Luke Gordon designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on Sept 18th-20th, 2024.

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. Learn tools that will help you move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy once again.

  • Healing Hearts - NEW self-paced, 15-week course for individuals and couples to complete at their own pace. The course emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy.

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed.

  • Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal.

  • Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors.

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident.

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Choosing to Stay Webinar - Free monthly webinar for couples choosing to stay together after infidelity.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

What Does "Consistency Over Time" Mean?30 Jul 202400:40:42

It’s hard to know what you can expect from your partner when trying to repair a relationship that has been affected by betrayal. However, one thing you CAN look for is consistency over time. But what does that really mean? 

This week Amie and Alana explore the topic of consistency over time and give you six main areas where you can watch for that consistency as you and your partner work to rebuild trust and safety in the relationship once again.

Listen to learn:

  • What the six elements are where you can expect to see your partner making consistent efforts over time

  • How to listen to your body during this process

  • The essential role professional help plays for both partners

Watch us on YouTube!

Coming Up!

  • Revive and Thrive: Betrayal Trauma Intensive for Women - This four-day retreat offers a sanctuary for those healing from betrayal trauma, combining expert-led classes, somatic practices, and supportive community connections. Immerse yourself in powerful healing modalities including brainspotting, breathwork, mindfulness, meditations, and so much more all designed to nurture your mind, body, and spirit. Learn to reconnect with your body, process your trauma, and build resilience. Join us August 21-24, 2024 in Spanish Fork, Utah. Register HERE.

  • Dating From Within - This three-day workshop hosted by Amie teaches you how to date yourself FIRST. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again, what a healthy relationship looks like, tips and tricks to dating, and more! The next workshop will be August 29-31, 2024. Learn more and register HERE.

  • ⁠Unmasked: Paths to Authentic Masculinity for Men⁠ - This is a three-day in-person intensive led by Alana and Luke Gordon designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on Sept 18th-20th, 2024. Learn more and register ⁠HERE⁠.

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it.

  • Healing Hearts - NEW 15-week course for individuals and couples to complete at their own pace. The course emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. 

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal.

  • Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors. 

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident.

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

Trusting Too Soon?23 Jul 202400:36:44

Are you struggling with trusting your partner after betrayal? This week Amie and Alana discuss where to even begin when it comes to trusting again. They give valuable insight on recognizing patterns, establishing safety, and taking wise steps toward healing.

If you find yourself trusting too soon or wondering why it’s taking so long for you to trust again, this episode is for you.

Listen to learn:

  • Why trusting too early can be harmful

  • The importance of rebuilding self-trust

  • Understanding how the abuse cycle relates to trust

  • The concept of “consistency over time”

  • How to take the next wise step

Referenced in this episode:

Coming Up!

  • Revive and Thrive: Betrayal Trauma Intensive for Women - This four-day retreat offers a sanctuary for those healing from betrayal trauma, combining expert-led classes, somatic practices, and supportive community connections. Immerse yourself in powerful healing modalities including brainspotting, breathwork, mindfulness, meditations, and so much more all designed to nurture your mind, body, and spirit. Learn to reconnect with your body, process your trauma, and build resilience. Join us August 21-24, 2024 in Spanish Fork, Utah. Register HERE.

  • Dating From Within - This three-day workshop hosted by Amie teaches you how to date yourself FIRST. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again, what a healthy relationship looks like, tips and tricks to dating, and more! The next workshop will be August 29-31, 2024. Learn more and register HERE.

  • In-person Intensive: ⁠Unmasked: Paths to Authentic Masculinity for Men⁠ - This is a three-day live intensive led by Alana and Luke Gordon designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on Sept 18th-20th, 2024. Learn more and register ⁠HERE⁠.

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. 

  • Healing Hearts - NEW 15-week course for individuals and couples to complete at their own pace. The course emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. 

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal.

  • Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors. 

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident.

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

Trauma on the Brain and Body - With Jody VanDrimmelen16 Jul 202400:34:37

When we experience trauma, our brains and bodies react in complex and automatic ways designed to protect us. In this episode, we revisit a conversation we had in 2022 with Jody VanDrimmelen, a licensed clinical social worker. Jody breaks down the science behind trauma responses and offers practical strategies for healing. 

Learn how to listen to and appreciate your brain and body’s unique responses to trauma and how your recovery can lead to resilience and personal transformation.

Listen to learn:

  • The trauma responses you may experience (including two new ones!)

  • Top-down vs. bottom-up healing strategies

  • Practical techniques for managing triggers

  • The beauty of resilience and post-traumatic growth

Referenced in this episode:

  • Learn more about Jody here.

Coming Up!

  • Revive and Thrive: Betrayal Trauma Intensive for Women - This four-day retreat offers a sanctuary for those healing from betrayal trauma, combining expert-led classes, somatic practices, and supportive community connections. Immerse yourself in powerful healing modalities including brainspotting, breathwork, mindfulness, meditations, and so much more all designed to nurture your mind, body, and spirit. Learn to reconnect with your body, process your trauma, and build resilience. Join us August 21-24, 2024 in Spanish Fork, Utah. Register HERE.

  • Dating From Within - This three-day workshop hosted by Amie teaches you how to date yourself FIRST. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again, what a healthy relationship looks like, tips and tricks to dating, and more! The next workshop will be August 29-31, 2024. Learn more and register HERE.

  • In-person Intensive: ⁠Unmasked: Paths to Authentic Masculinity for Men⁠ - This is a three-day live intensive led by Alana and Luke Gordon designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on Sept 18th-20th, 2024. Learn more and register ⁠HERE⁠.

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. 

  • Healing Hearts - Group for couples seeking healing after betrayal. We have a NEW self-paced, 15-week course for individuals and couples emphasizing the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. Find more info about the self-paced course here.

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal.

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident. 

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

Connect with us:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

First Steps to Healing When Your World Shatters09 Jul 202400:32:22

Are you reeling from the discovery of your partner’s betrayal? This episode offers a lifeline for those newly facing the storm of infidelity. Join Alana as she explores common emotional reactions, debunks self-blame myths, and offers practical advice on stabilization and self-care. 

Whether you’re experiencing betrayal or supporting someone who is, this episode provides valuable insights and compassionate guidance for the challenging road ahead.

Listen to learn:

  • Common emotional reactions to betrayal

  • Why self-blame is misplaced

  • The importance of stabilization and self-care

  • The value of finding proper support

Referenced in this episode:

Coming Up!

  • Revive and Thrive: Betrayal Trauma Intensive for Women - This four-day retreat offers a sanctuary for those healing from betrayal trauma, combining expert-led classes, somatic practices, and supportive community connections. Immerse yourself in powerful healing modalities including brainspotting, breathwork, mindfulness, meditations, and so much more all designed to nurture your mind, body, and spirit. Learn to reconnect with your body, process your trauma, and build resilience. Join us August 21-24, 2024 in Spanish Fork, Utah. Register HERE.

  • In-person Intensive: ⁠Unmasked: Paths to Authentic Masculinity for Men⁠ - This is a three-day live intensive led by Alana and Luke Gordon. This program is designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on Sept 18th-20th, 2024. Learn more and register ⁠HERE⁠.

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. Learn tools that will help you move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy once again.

  • Healing Hearts - This group is for couples seeking healing after betrayal. We also have a NEW self-paced, 15-week course for individuals and couples to complete at their own pace. The course emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. Find more info about the self-paced course here.

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal.

  • Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors.

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident.

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage and who need support navigating their own experience with betrayal.

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first.

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

BONUS: Join Us At Our Revive and Thrive Women's Intensive!05 Jul 202400:03:12

Are you seeking solace, healing, and transformation from betrayal trauma in ways you’ve never felt before? If so, join us August 21-24, 2024 in Spanish Fork, Utah at our Revive and Thrive Intensive. 

This four-day retreat offers a sanctuary for those healing from betrayal trauma, combining expert-led classes, somatic practices, and supportive community connections. Immerse yourself in powerful healing modalities including brainspotting, breathwork, mindfulness, meditations, and so much more all designed to nurture your mind, body, and spirit.

This intensive is for women in any stage of their healing journey who are seeking a holistic, nurturing environment to heal through somatic interventions and experiential activities. Learn to reconnect with your body, process your trauma, and build resilience. 

Join us for this life-changing experience and leave feeling rejuvenated, empowered, and equipped with tools for continued growth and healing. 

Learn more and register HERE. 

Tips for Healing After Betrayal - With Laura Fisher02 Jul 202400:49:16

Lace up those dancing shoes because there’s a new acronym in town - SHAWN B! In a past episode we talked all about NOT dancing with Walter. In this week’s episode we introduce you to the partner you SHOULD dance with - SHAWN B.

Join Alana and our guest, Laura Fisher (a fellow Choose Recovery Services coach), as they talk about the betrayed experience and give you a helpful framework for navigating relational challenges. Discover how this acronym can give you practical tools to use as you navigate your healing journey.

Listen to learn:

  • The limitations of the “Don’t Dance with WALTER” approach

  • How SHAWN B can empower you to act when you may feel frozen

  • Techniques for widening your window of tolerance

  • Why actions matter more than words in recovery

Referenced in this episode:

Don’t Miss Out!

  • In-person Intensive: ⁠Unmasked: Paths to Authentic Masculinity⁠ - This is a three-day live intensive for men led by Alana and Luke Gordon. This program is designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on Sept 18th-20th, 2024. Learn more and register ⁠HERE⁠.

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. Learn tools that will help you move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy once again.

  • Healing Hearts - This group is for couples seeking healing after betrayal. It emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. 

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed. They will receive resources to recover from betrayal trauma while being surrounded by a supportive community.

  • Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal.

  • Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors. Participants will connect with other men, better understand their emotions, work through shame, and build a deep respect for themselves.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage and who need support navigating their own experience with betrayal.

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. 

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

Does He Even Think Of Me?25 Jun 202400:30:14

When your partner has a sexual addiction, it can be confusing and incredibly painful. Join Amie and Alana as they tackle a listener’s question about whether their partner thinks about them during these acting out times. 

While the answer to that question is painful either way and you may feel the impulse to try to micromanage and control your partner, there is a better way. Listen in to discover the transformative power of choosing yourself and your own healing regardless of your partner’s actions.

Listen to learn:

  • How compartmentalization comes into play during betrayal

  • What happens if you try to control your partner and their actions

  • Why you can feel more empowerment as you shift your focus to your own healing journey

Referenced in this episode:

  • Should I Stay Or Go? - past podcast episode

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Amie’s self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. Through reflective journal prompts you’ll explore your feelings, fears, and the values that are most important to you.

  • Choose Healing - Join this weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping. First four weeks are free!

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. Learn tools that will help you move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy once again.

  • Healing Hearts - This group is for couples seeking healing after betrayal. It emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. 

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed. They will receive resources to recover from betrayal trauma while being surrounded by a supportive community.

  • Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal.

  • Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors. Participants will connect with other men, better understand their emotions, work through shame, and build a deep respect for themselves.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident. Focus on recovery and healing from patterns of sexual acting out in a safe, nurturing community.

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage and who need support navigating their own experience with betrayal.

  • Road to Recovery - Free monthly webinar with Luke and Alana Gordon for couples navigating the relational aspects that come along the road to recovery.

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. 

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

Should I Stay or Go?18 Jun 202400:37:38

One of the most agonizing questions after a betrayal is, “Should I stay or go?” In this episode, Amie and Alana delve into the complex process of determining the answer to that question. 

Learn how to confront your fears and conscientiously choose the right path for you - whether that’s rebuilding the relationship or starting anew.

Listen to learn:

  • Why there is no inherent right or wrong answer when choosing whether to stay or go

  • How to explore your fears, hopes, and values as you make this critical decision

  • What your partner can do to support you in this process

Referenced in this episode:

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Amie’s self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. Through reflective journal prompts, you’ll explore your feelings, fears, and the values that are most important to you. Use the coupon code MYGUIDE for $5 off!

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. Learn tools that will help you move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy once again.

  • Healing Hearts - This group is for couples seeking healing after betrayal. It emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. 

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed. They will receive resources to recover from betrayal trauma while being surrounded by a supportive community.

  • Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal.

  • Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors. Participants will connect with other men, better understand their emotions, work through shame, and build a deep respect for themselves.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident. Focus on recovery and healing from patterns of sexual acting out in a safe, nurturing community.

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage and who need support navigating their own experience with betrayal.

  • Road to Recovery - Free monthly webinar with Luke and Alana Gordon for couples navigating the relational aspects that come along the road to recovery.

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. 

Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

Who Should I Tell and Not Tell?11 Jun 202400:24:42

When betrayal strikes, the question of “Who do I tell?” weighs heavily. In this episode, Amie and Alana provide a roadmap through this complex decision as they talk about finding emotional safety and trusting your intuition.

Whether you’re just beginning your journey or are further along, this conversation provides a compassionate and nuanced perspective on who to confide in during this vulnerable time.

Listen to learn:

  • Strategies for determining who is and is not emotionally safe to confide in

  • How to respond if someone can’t hold space for your full story

  • Ways to build a support system at different levels of intimacy

  • Why support groups and professionals are vital to healing

Referenced in this episode:

  • Intimacy Within Self Paced Course⁠- Creating healthy intimacy with your partner begins with creating healthy intimacy within. Amie’s self-paced course and guidebook will walk you through the seven levels of intimacy to help you learn what healthy looks like.

  • Choose Healing - Join this weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping. First four weeks are free!

Register Now!

  • In-person Intensive: ⁠Unmasked: Paths to Authentic Masculinity⁠ - This is a three-day live intensive for men led by Alana and Luke Gordon. This program is designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on  July 17-19, 2024. Learn more and register ⁠HERE⁠.

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. Learn tools that will help you move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy once again.

  • Healing Hearts - This group is for couples seeking healing after betrayal. It emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. 

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal.

  • Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors. Participants will connect with other men, better understand their emotions, work through shame, and build a deep respect for themselves.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident. 

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Road to Recovery - Free monthly webinar with Luke and Alana Gordon for couples navigating the relational aspects that come along the road to recovery.

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. 

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

Loving Yourself First and Through the Hard04 Jun 202400:30:25

How do you love yourself first AND do the hard things? In this episode, Amie shares personal experiences and offers powerful perspectives on truly nurturing yourself through life’s chaos. You’ll learn practical tips for self-compassion, setting boundaries, and making time for yourself. This episode will give you the courage to turn inward as you foster internal resilience and well-being in your healing journey.

Listen to learn:

  • Why real love requires freedom for authenticity

  • The link between self-love and secure attachment

  • How to shift from occasional indulgences to consistent self-respect

Referenced in this episode:

  • Intimacy Within Self Paced Course⁠- Creating healthy intimacy with your partner begins with creating healthy intimacy within. Amie’s self-paced course and guidebook will walk you through the seven levels of intimacy to help you learn what healthy looks like. 

  • Choose Healing - Join this weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping. First four weeks are free!

Register Now!

  • In-person Intensive: ⁠Unmasked: Paths to Authentic Masculinity⁠ - This is a three-day live intensive for men led by Alana and Luke Gordon. This program is designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on  July 17-19, 2024. Learn more and register ⁠HERE⁠.

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. Learn tools that will help you move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy once again.

  • Healing Hearts - This group is for couples seeking healing after betrayal. It emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. 

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed. They will receive resources to recover from betrayal trauma while being surrounded by a supportive community.

  • Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal.

  • Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors. Participants will connect with other men, better understand their emotions, work through shame, and build a deep respect for themselves.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior, whether it’s a recurring challenge or a one-time incident.

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage and who need support navigating their own experience with betrayal.

  • Road to Recovery - Free monthly webinar with Luke and Alana Gordon for couples navigating the relational aspects that come along the road to recovery.

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. 

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

Separation - A Pathway to Healing With Luke Gordon28 May 202400:30:33

It can feel soul-crushing if your partner asks for a separation, but what if it’s actually an opportunity in disguise? This week Amie is a guest on Luke Gordon’s podcast. Luke is a men’s emotional health coach and cofounder at Choose Recovery Services.

Listen in as Luke and Amie talk about how couples can use separation as a catalyst for profound individual healing and growth which can bring about lasting change in their relationship.

Listen to learn:

  • How separation can be beneficial and even necessary for healing and reintegration

  • Why tension is needed to break old destructive patterns

  • What a separation aims to accomplish

Referenced in this episode:

  • Beyond the Facade - Subscribe to Luke Gordon’s new podcast Beyond the Facade. Each week Luke will delve into topics such as authenticity, vulnerability, and integrity. Learn how to unmask your authentic self to deepen connections to yourself and others. 

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. Learn tools that will help you move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy once again.

Register Now!

  • In-person Intensive: ⁠Unmasked: Paths to Authentic Masculinity⁠ - This is a three-day live intensive for men led by Alana and Luke Gordon. This program is designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on  July 17-19, 2024. Learn more and register ⁠HERE⁠.

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping. First four weeks are free!

  • Healing Hearts - This group is for couples seeking healing after betrayal. 

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal.

  • Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors. 

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior. 

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Road to Recovery - Free monthly webinar with Luke and Alana Gordon for couples navigating the relational aspects that come along the road to recovery.

  • Dating From Within - Workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. 

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

Victim to Chooser - Part 221 May 202400:47:53

Last week we learned the thought patterns of those who are in the victim and emerger stages of healing from trauma. Today Amie takes us through the final two stages - reclaimer and chooser. 

In this episode you’ll learn how to reframe toxic thought patterns and reclaim your truth. Understand how to shed your victimhood, separate your worth from emotions and circumstances, and become the unapologetic chooser of the life you deserve.

Find Victim to Chooser Part 1 HERE

Listen to learn:

  • Thoughts that accompany the “reclaimer” and “chooser” stages

  • How to break free from the “victim” mindset

  • How the “chooser” beliefs can empower you in your choices and actions

Referenced in this episode:

Register Now!

  • In-person Intensive: ⁠Unmasked: Paths to Authentic Masculinity⁠ - This is a three-day live intensive for men led by Alana and Luke Gordon. This program is designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on July 17-19, 2024. Learn more and register ⁠HERE⁠.

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically and in harmony with their values.

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - Learn how to work WITH your brain instead of against it by gaining tools that will help you move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy.

  • Healing Hearts - This group is for couples seeking healing after betrayal. 

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal.

  • Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors. 

  • Choose 360 for Men - Support group for men who have reached a sense of wholeness in their recovery and are looking to maintain their recovery through awareness, accountability, and camaraderie.

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior. 

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Road to Recovery - Free monthly webinar with Luke and Alana Gordon for couples navigating the relational aspects that come along the road to recovery.

  • Dating From Within - Workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. 

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

Victim to Chooser - Part 114 May 202400:37:59

Do you feel stuck in the cycle of victimhood after betrayal, believing thoughts like, “I’ll never trust again” or “I’m not enough”? In this week’s episode, Amie walks us through the “Victim to Chooser” framework sharing the progressive stages she sees clients navigate towards healing and wholeness. 

Listen in to see if you have thought patterns that are leaving you stuck in the first two stages, and be sure to tune in next week to learn more about the other two stages. Amie will help you feel seen, validated, and hopeful as you learn to move through the first two stages and onto the growth and healing found in the final two stages.

Listen to learn:

  • The four stages of healing from betrayal trauma

  • Disempowering thoughts that characterize the “victim” mentality

  • Mindset shifts that can occur as you move through the first two stages

Wanting another podcast to listen to? 

  • Subscribe to Luke Gordon’s new podcast Beyond the Facade. Each week Luke will delve into topics such as authenticity, vulnerability, and integrity. Learn how to unmask your authentic self to deepen connections to yourself and others.

Register Now!

  • In-person Intensive: ⁠Unmasked: Paths to Authentic Masculinity⁠ - This is a three-day live intensive for men led by Alana and Luke Gordon. This program is designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on May 16-18, 2024 and also July 17-19, 2024. Learn more and register ⁠HERE⁠.

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - Learn how to work WITH your brain instead of against it by gaining tools that will help you move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy.

  • Healing Hearts - This group is for couples seeking healing after betrayal. 

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal.

  • Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors. 

  • Choose 360 for Men - Support group for men who have reached a sense of wholeness in their recovery and are looking to maintain their recovery through awareness, accountability, and camaraderie.

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior. 

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Road to Recovery - Free monthly webinar with Luke and Alana Gordon for couples navigating the relational aspects that come along the road to recovery.

  • Dating From Within - Workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. 

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

Will I Ever Heal? What Helps and What Hinders07 May 202400:36:47

Do you feel stuck wondering if you will ever heal from betrayal trauma? In this powerful episode Amie and Alana share their own experiences grappling with that exact question. They provide wisdom and practical tools for aiding your healing process whether you are just starting out or are further along the path.

You can and will heal - as you keep taking those crucial next steps.

Listen to learn:

  • How proper self-care can promote recovery

  • The importance of somatic/body-based healing work

  • How self-judgment and denial can hinder progress

Referenced in this episode:

Wanting another podcast to listen to? 

  • Subscribe to Luke Gordon’s new podcast Beyond the Facade. Each week Luke will delve into topics such as authenticity, vulnerability, and integrity. Learn how to unmask your authentic self to deepen connections to yourself and others.

Register Now!

  • In-person Intensive: ⁠Unmasked: Paths to Authentic Masculinity⁠ - This is a three-day live intensive for men led by Alana and Luke Gordon. This program is designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on May 16-18, 2024 and also July 17-19, 2024. Learn more and register ⁠HERE⁠.

  • ⁠⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed. New group beginning soon!

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it.

  • Healing Hearts - This group is for couples seeking healing after betrayal.

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal.

  • Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors.

  • Choose 360 for Men - Support group for men who have reached a sense of wholeness in their recovery and are looking to maintain their recovery through awareness, accountability, and camaraderie.

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior. Focus on recovery and healing from patterns of sexual acting out in a safe, nurturing community.

  • Road to Recovery - Free monthly webinar with Luke and Alana Gordon for couples navigating the relational aspects that come along the road to recovery.

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. 

Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon - MFTIntern, CCPS-C

Amie Woolsey - Life Coach CPC, ICF, ELI-MP, CLDS, APSATS Trainee

Choose Recovery Services

"If He Would Just..." Why This Keeps You Both Stuck30 Apr 202400:30:44

Do you find yourself imagining all the ways things would be better “if he would just…”? If so, you’re not alone! In this episode Amie and Alana dive into this disempowering mindset and provide wisdom on shifting your thinking by focusing on what you can control. Gain clarity as they share candid examples and advice on how to take your next empowered steps regardless of the things your partner is or is not doing.

Listen to learn:

  • How to recognize when you’re stuck under the “if” umbrella

  • How to focus on personal responsibility

  • How to make clear requests in your relationship

  • How to reclaim your power

Exciting Resources Coming Soon!

  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Subscribe to this new podcast by Luke Gordon. Learn more about authenticity and the struggle to be real. Subscribe now and watch for the first episode coming soon!

  • In-person Intensive: ⁠Unmasked: Paths to Authentic Masculinity⁠ - This is a three-day live intensive for men led by Alana and Luke Gordon. This program is designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on May 16-18, 2024 and also July 17-19, 2024. Learn more and register ⁠HERE⁠.

  • ⁠⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed. New group beginning soon!

Promo Code!

  • Resilient Teens is an ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage. Register by May 5, 2024 and receive $5 off weekly for the first month using code 5-OFF-TEENS. Register HERE.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage and who need support navigating their own experience. Register by May 5, 2024 and receive $5 off weekly for the first month using code 5-OFF-ADULT-CHILDREN. Register HERE.

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. Learn tools that will help you move forward to trust and joy once again.

  • Healing Hearts - For couples seeking healing after betrayal. It emphasizes the development of empathy and integrity.

  • Help. Her. Heal - For men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal.

  • Choose 180 for Men - Support group for men to gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors.

  • Choose 360 for Men - Support group for men who have reached a sense of wholeness in their recovery and are looking to maintain their recovery.

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior. Focus on recovery and healing from patterns of sexual acting out in a safe, nurturing community.

  • Road to Recovery - Free monthly webinar with Luke and Alana Gordon for couples navigating the relational aspects that come along the road to recovery.

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. 

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

Connect with us:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

Stepping Into Authenticity - with Luke Gordon23 Apr 202400:22:46

We all wear masks at times, but hiding your true self is exhausting and inauthentic. In this week’s episode we welcome back Luke Gordon. Luke opens up about his personal battles with hiding behind false versions of himself. He describes how he was finally able to deepen relationships when he stepped into vulnerability, integrity, and authenticity. 

Listen to learn:

  • What true authenticity is and isn’t

  • How authenticity is “earned and learned”

  • The reward in choosing short-term pain for long-term gains

  • How to reach sustainable growth and peace within yourself

Referenced in this episode:

  • Connect with Luke Gordon and book a session with him HERE.

Exciting Resources Coming Soon!

  • Beyond the Facade Podcast - Subscribe to this new podcast by Luke Gordon. Learn more about authenticity and the struggle to be real with ourselves and others as you build meaningful relationships. Subscribe now and watch for the first episode in May!

  • In-person Intensive: Unmasked: Paths to Authentic Masculinity - This is a three-day live intensive for men led by Alana and Luke Gordon. This program is designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held May 16-18, 2024 in Spanish Fork, UT. Learn more and register HERE.

  • ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed. New group beginning soon!

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. Learn tools that will help you move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy once again.

  • Healing Hearts - This group is for couples seeking healing after betrayal. It emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. 

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal.

  • Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors. Participants will connect with other men, better understand their emotions, work through shame, and build a deep respect for themselves.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Choose 360 for Men - Support group for men who have reached a sense of wholeness in their recovery and are looking to maintain their recovery through awareness, accountability, and camaraderie.

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior. Focus on recovery and healing from patterns of sexual acting out in a safe, nurturing community.

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage and who need support navigating their own experience with betrayal.

  • Road to Recovery - Free monthly webinar with Luke and Alana Gordon for couples navigating the relational aspects that come along the road to recovery.

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. 

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon

Amie Woolsey

Choose Recovery Services

What Does "Get In Your Body" Mean?09 Apr 202400:35:01

Your body is keeping secrets - traumatic memories and intense emotions locked away at a cellular level. In this episode, Amie and Alana dive into the science of how the body “keeps the score,” storing experiences that your conscious mind has disconnected from. Learn how to unlock your body’s innate wisdom to truly heal.

Listen to learn:

  • How emotions and memories are stored in the body, not just the brain

  • The science behind why the body “keeps the score” on traumatic events

  • Practical ways to get back in touch with your body’s signals

  • The value of having supportive people for regulating the nervous system

Referenced in this episode:

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. Learn tools that will help you move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy once again.

  • Healing Hearts - This group is for couples seeking healing after betrayal. It emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. 

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group is for men who have been betrayed. They will receive resources to recover from betrayal trauma while being surrounded by a supportive community.

  • Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal.

  • Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors. Participants will connect with other men, better understand their emotions, work through shame, and build a deep respect for themselves.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Choose 360 for Men - Support group for men who have reached a sense of wholeness in their recovery and are looking to maintain their recovery through awareness, accountability, and camaraderie.

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior. Focus on recovery and healing from patterns of sexual acting out in a safe, nurturing community.

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage and who need support navigating their own experience with betrayal.

  • Road to Recovery - Free monthly webinar with Luke and Alana Gordon for couples navigating the relational aspects that come along the road to recovery.

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. 

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon - MFTIntern, CCPS-C

Amie Woolsey - Life Coach CPC, ICF, ELI-MP, CLDS, APSATS Trainee

Choose Recovery Services

Is Ketamine Right For Me?02 Apr 202400:30:25

Imagine being able to rewire your brain to heal from the devastation of betrayal trauma and PTSD. Many who have tried ketamine say they have done just that. On this episode, Alana explains what ketamine is and how it can help receptors in your brain work together to promote healing from the pain of trauma. Listen in as Alana shares her experience with ketamine and the insight and healing she gained from this treatment.

Listen to learn:

  • What ketamine is and how it’s used to treat PTSD

  • How ketamine can increase your brain’s neuroplasticity

  • The potential benefits of using ketamine as a tool for healing

  • The importance of utilizing multiple tools and modalities during recovery

Starting Soon!

  • Healing Hearts - This group is for couples healing after betrayal. It emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. Learn practical tools and skills in a caring environment that fosters relational growth. Group begins April 3rd. Learn more and register HERE.

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. Learn tools that will help you move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy once again.

  • Healing Hearts - This group is for couples seeking healing after betrayal. It emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. 

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group led by Hali Roderick is for men who have been betrayed. They will receive resources to recover from betrayal trauma while being surrounded by a supportive community.

  • Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal.

  • Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors. Participants will connect with other men, better understand their emotions, work through shame, and build a deep respect for themselves.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Choose 360 for Men - Support group for men who have reached a sense of wholeness in their recovery and are looking to maintain their recovery through awareness, accountability, and camaraderie.

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior. Focus on recovery and healing from patterns of sexual acting out in a safe, nurturing community.

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage and need support navigating their own experience with betrayal.

  • Road to Recovery - Free monthly webinar with Luke and Alana Gordon for couples navigating the relational aspects that come along the road to recovery.

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. 

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon - MFTIntern, CCPS-C

Amie Woolsey - Life Coach CPC, ICF, ELI-MP, CLDS, APSATS Trainee

Choose Recovery Services

Quit Moralizing Your Emotions!26 Mar 202400:42:38

Are you constantly judging your emotions as good or bad? Do you feel guilty for experiencing “negative” feelings? In this episode, Amie dives deep into the tendency we often have of moralizing our emotions. Learn why it’s important to notice and name your feelings, to become aware of when you might be suppressing emotions, and how to embrace all of your emotions with self-compassion.

Listen to learn:

  • Why moralizing emotions is unhealthy

  • Practical tips to increase awareness of when you’re moralizing your feelings

  • How to separate your self-worth from your emotional experiences

  • Techniques for making peace with the full range of human emotions

Referenced in this episode:

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. Learn tools that will help you move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy once again.

  • Healing Hearts - This group is for couples seeking healing after betrayal. It emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. 

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. 

  • ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group led by Hali Roderick is for men who have been betrayed. They will receive resources to recover from betrayal trauma while being surrounded by a supportive community.

  • Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal.

  • Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors. Participants will connect with other men, better understand their emotions, work through shame, and build a deep respect for themselves.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Choose 360 for Men - Support group for men who have reached a sense of wholeness in their recovery and are looking to maintain their recovery through awareness, accountability, and camaraderie.

  • Choose Renewal - For women recovering from unwanted sexual behavior. Focus on recovery and healing from patterns of sexual acting out in a safe, nurturing community.

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage and need support navigating their own experience with betrayal.

  • Road to Recovery - Free monthly webinar with Luke and Alana Gordon for couples navigating the relational aspects that come along the road to recovery.

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. 

  • Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. 

Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon - MFTIntern, CCPS-C

Amie Woolsey - Life Coach CPC, ICF, ELI-MP, CLDS, APSATS Trainee

Choose Recovery Services

Why Addicts Need To Do Their Work Part II; Helping Children Heal with Luke Gordon19 Mar 202400:33:25

Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by the damage caused by your addiction that giving up seemed like the only option? In this episode, Luke Gordon, cofounder and coach at Choose Recovery Services, as well as a father in recovery, opens up about grappling with feelings of hopelessness when facing attachment wounds inflicted on his children because of his addictive behaviors.

Amie, Alana, and Luke discuss the crucial work of healing your own attachment trauma while simultaneously repairing the parent-child bond.

Listen to learn:

  • Why addicts must examine their own attachment wounds and heal from them

  • How to balance doing inner work while also parenting authentically

  • The important role that repair plays in relationships

  • How to overcome hopelessness, feelings of failure, and perfectionism so you can heal yourself and your relationships

Referenced in this episode:

Starting Soon!

  • Dating From Within - Learn to date yourself first! This workshop will help you know if you are ready to date again, understand how you’re showing up in relationships, tips and tricks for dating, and what a healthy relationship looks like. The next workshop is March 28th-30th. Register HERE.

  • Healing Hearts - This group is for couples seeking healing after betrayal. It emphasizes the development of empathy, integrity, and authentic intimacy. Learn practical tools and skills in a caring environment that fosters relational growth. Group begins April 3rd. Learn more and register HERE.

More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Choose Healing - Support for women for women who have recently experienced betrayal. First four weeks are free!.

  • Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. Learn how to move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy once again.

  • Healing Hearts - This group is for couples seeking healing after betrayal.

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program helps men learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication.

  • ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠ - Support group led by Hali Roderick for men who have been betrayed where they can gain tools and resources to recover from betrayal trauma in a healthy way.

  • Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal.

  • Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors.

  • Choose 360 for Men - Support group for men who have reached a sense of wholeness in their recovery and are looking to maintain their recovery through awareness, accountability, and camaraderie.

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage and need support navigating their own experience.

  • Road to Recovery - Free monthly webinar with Luke and Alana Gordon for couples navigating the relational aspects that come along the road to recovery.

Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon - MFTIntern, CCPS-C

Amie Woolsey - Life Coach CPC, ICF, ELI-MP, CLDS, APSATS Trainee

Choose Recovery Services

Why the Addict Needs to Do Their Own Attachment Work - with Luke Gordon12 Mar 202400:31:55

This week we are excited to welcome Luke Gordon to the podcast! Luke is an emotional health coach and cofounder of Choose Recovery Services who specializes in helping men overcome unwanted sexual compulsive behaviors.

Luke shares how disruptions in our earliest childhood attachments form the foundation for later challenges like addiction, unhealthy coping mechanisms, and struggles with emotional intimacy. With raw vulnerability, Luke shares his own journey and provides insight into the harrowing yet rewarding work of exploring attachment wounds and family dynamics.

Listen to learn:

  • How early childhood wounds can manifest in relationships at all stages of life

  • How generational patterns can be linked to current behaviors

  • Techniques for exploring your attachment story honestly without blaming or villainizing your caregivers

  • The role of professional support in providing a safe space to do this vulnerable work

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More from Choose Recovery Services

  • Choose Healing - Betrayal Trauma Support for Women - This weekly support group is for women who have recently experienced betrayal and need help coping. First four weeks are free!.

  • Believing in You - Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. Learn to move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy once again.

  • Healing Hearts - This 15-week couples course is a comprehensive program designed for early-recovery and healing couples to learn and experience valuable insights together. It focuses on partner betrayal trauma and sexual integrity issues or addiction. 

  • Help. Her. Heal - This program helps men learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. Participants will receive weekly exercises and worksheets to help them gain the skills needed to begin healing a broken relationship.

  • ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠ - Hali Roderick leads a betrayal trauma support group for men who have been betrayed where they can gain tools and resources to recover in a healthy way while being surrounded by a supportive community.

  • Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal. Participants will gain tools and an understanding to better manage emotions and assess behaviors.

  • Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors. Participants will connect with other men, better understand their emotions, work through shame, and build a deep respect for themselves.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • Choose 360 for Men - Support group for men who have reached a sense of wholeness in their recovery and are looking to maintain their recovery through awareness, accountability, and camaraderie.

  • Resilient Teens - Ongoing support group for teens ages 15-18 whose parents have experienced betrayal in their marriage.

  • Adult Children Uniting for Healing - Ongoing support group for adult children of parents who have experienced betrayal in their marriage and need support navigating their own experience with betrayal.

  • Road to Recovery - Free monthly webinar with Luke and Alana Gordon for couples navigating the relational aspects that come along the road to recovery.

  • Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. 

Connect with us on Social Media:

Alana Gordon - MFTIntern, CCPS-C

Amie Woolsey - Life Coach CPC, ICF, ELI-MP, CLDS, APSATS Trainee

Choose Recovery Services

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