Confident Again

What if the word we most avoid is the word that brings the most clarity? In this powerful conversation, Jane is joined by Noni and Dave Yates to talk about “the A word” — abuse — and why it matters in the context of intimate betrayal. Together, they explore the painful reality that betrayal is not only about sexual acting out or infidelity. It is also about deception, secrecy, gaslighting, manipul...

It’s not about his recovery plan — it’s about your safety. In this powerful conversation, Jane is joined by trauma-informed recovery coach, consultant, writer and educator Pam Blizzard to explore a life-altering shift in how we think about boundaries after intimate betrayal. So often, betrayed partners get pulled into monitoring, managing or debating their husband’s recovery plan. But as Pam expla...

What happens when you’ve spent years saying “I’m fine” when you’re really not? In this episode of Confident Again , I’m joined by betrayal healing coach and group facilitator Amy Graziano for a tender and honest conversation about the journey from self-abandonment to self-trust. Amy shares pieces of her own betrayal healing story, including the devastating discovery of her husband’s affair after 3...

What if the thing that feels unsurvivable could also become a pathway toward healing, self-connection, and transformation? In this episode of Confident Again , Jane is joined by Sharalyn Drayton for a rich and hope-filled conversation about “the gift in the wound” — a phrase that gently points to the possibility that even deep betrayal pain does not have to be wasted. This is not about minimising...

What if self-care wasn’t selfish… but essential? In this heartfelt conversation, I’m joined by Kendra DeVito to explore the role of self-care in healing after intimate betrayal. Together, we unpack the guilt, exhaustion and survival-mode thinking that can make caring for yourself feel impossible — especially when you’re overwhelmed, caring for others, or simply trying to get through the day. Kendr...

Hello, friend. If betrayal has shaken not only your relationship, but your sense of safety in your faith, this episode is for you. Today, I’m joined by Donna Dixon, founder of A Doorway of Hope, who trains women to facilitate faith-based support groups for those healing from betrayal. Together, we explore a deeply important and often overlooked question: What does it actually mean to feel spiritua...

What happens when the behaviour stops—but the lying doesn’t? In this powerful and nuanced conversation, I’m joined by Lisa Taylor, a counsellor and APSATS-trained practitioner who specialises in betrayal trauma, sex addiction, and recovery. Together, we explore one of the most painful and confusing aspects of betrayal: ongoing dishonesty—even when there is sobriety . If you’ve found yourself upset...

When you hear the word boundaries , what comes to mind? For many women navigating the aftermath of intimate betrayal, boundaries can feel harsh, confusing, or even unkind. You might wonder… Am I being controlling? Am I asking for too much? In this episode of Confident Again , we reframe boundaries through a very different lens. What if boundaries are not about control or punishment… but about love...

If intimate betrayal has left you feeling not enough, unchosen, unseen, or deeply shaken in your sense of value, this episode is for you. In this heartfelt conversation, Jane explores one of the most painful impacts of betrayal: the way it can distort your sense of self-worth. She gently unpacks why betrayal is never a commentary on your value, even though it can feel that way in the aftermath. Yo...

If you’ve ever wondered, “Why am I reacting like this?” after discovering betrayal, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation on Confident Again , Jane walks you through the Multidimensional Partner Trauma Model (MPTM) — a research-informed framework developed by APSATS (the Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists). This model was created specifically for partners experien...

In this episode of Confident Again , Jane Gibb sits down with Australian psychologist Therese Sheedy to explore how mindfulness can gently rebuild confidence, nervous system safety, and emotional resilience — especially for women navigating betrayal trauma, anxiety, or overwhelming life transitions. With more than 30 years of experience, Therese brings warmth, clarity, and practical wisdom to a to...

Betrayal has a way of destroying confidence — leaving you confused, disoriented, and unsure of who you are anymore. In the very first episode of The Confident Again Podcast , betrayal trauma coach Jane Gibb shares a grounded, trauma-informed message of hope: confidence can return after betrayal — and there’s a real reason it feels so far away right now. Drawing on both professional experience and...