Betrayal Seasons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Running a dance studio was Alicia’s dream. Her husband's secrets would tear it apart.   If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at  betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod To access our newsletter and additional content and to connect with the Betrayal community, join our Substack at betrayal.substack.com.      See omnys...

Brandi agrees to help the police with a crime, only to find herself at the center of their case. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod  To access our newsletter, additional content, and connect with the Betrayal community, join our Substack at betrayal.substack.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Two best friends, a cause worth fighting for, and the knife in the back no one expected.  If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at  betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod   To access our newsletter and additional content and to connect with the Betrayal community, join our Substack at  betrayal.substack.com.   See omny...

Libby’s husband wasn’t just hiding secrets; he was committing crimes in her name.   If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at  betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod   To access our newsletter and additional content and to connect with the Betrayal community, join our Substack at  betrayal.substack.com.   See omn...

Betrayal Weekly is back. What happens when the person you trust most decides your future for you? Brook Fisk shares her first-person account of surviving an unthinkable betrayal.  If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at  betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod   To access our newsletter and additional content and to connect with the...

In this special bonus episode of Betrayal, go behind the scenes with the Betrayal team featuring host Andrea Gunning and the producers, editors, and story team who brought Season 4 to life. This conversation took place on Beyond Betrayal, the official Substack of the Betrayal Podcast and Host Andrea Gunning. If you want to hear more conversations like this, subscribe for FREE today at: https://sub...

Betrayal Weekly is back for a brand-new season, starting August 7th . Every Thursday, hear first-person accounts of deception and double lives. But these aren’t just stories of destruction. They’re stories of survival, told by the people who lived through it.  If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at  betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at...

Dr. Jennifer Freyd, the leading expert in betrayal trauma, breaks down what separates betrayal from other traumatic experiences.  For more on betrayal blindness, read Blind to Betrayal by Dr. Jennifer Freyd and Dr. Pamela Birrell.  For more on institutional betrayal and institutional courage, check out the  Center for Institutional Courage.   If you would like to reach out to t...

A return trip to Colorado Springs uncovers a new betrayal. A woman who had an affair with Joel shares her experience. Karoline and her kids redefine life as a family of three.  If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at  betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod.     To access our newsletter and additional content and to connect...

Curious about the psychology of pathological liars, Andrea talks with two leading experts. For more from Dr. Drew Curtis and Dr. Christian Hart, check out their book Big Liars: What Psychological Science Tells Us About Lying and How You Can Avoid Being Duped. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod . To acces...

Karoline unpacks her healing journey with Kristin Snowden, an expert in betrayal trauma recovery.   For resources on betrayal trauma and more from Kristin Snowden, visit kristinsnowden.com. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at  betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod.     To access our newsletter and additional content a...

This summer, one of our favorite podcasts, The Girlfriends, launched a new weekly series, telling the stories of “women winning.” In this bonus episode, Andrea Gunning sits down with Anna Sinfield, host of The Girlfriends: Spotlight , for a candid conversation about telling stories of love, lies, crime, and persevering against the odds.   Don’t miss  The Girlfriends: Sp...

Joel Kern wasn’t alone in his bad behavior. More allegations of misconduct at the CSPD come to light.   If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at  betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod.     To access our newsletter and additional content and to connect with the Betrayal community, join our Substack at  betra...

The Betrayal Team investigates how Joel was able to walk away from the mess he created.  If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at  betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod.     To access our newsletter and additional content and to connect with the Betrayal community, join our Substack at  betrayal.substack.com.  &n...

Joel goes to rehab in hopes of saving his career and his marriage. Karoline uncovers new information that further shocks family. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at  betrayalpod@gmail.com  and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod . To access our newsletter and additional content and to connect with the Betrayal community, join our Substack at  betrayal...

Internal Affairs investigators question Joel on allegations of misconduct. Will he tell the truth?  If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at  betrayalpod@gmail.com  and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod . To access our newsletter and additional content and to connect with the Betrayal community, join our Substack at  betrayal.substack.com. You can l...

Karoline reexamines her 20 years of marriage – the life she thought she was living, and the one her husband was hiding just under her nose.   If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at  betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod   To access our newsletter and additional content and to connect with the Betrayal community, join our Sub...

The Kern family discovers what Joel was really doing on the clock. The investigation into his misconduct only scratches the surface.   If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at  betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod. To access our newsletter and additional content and to connect with the Betrayal community, join our Substack at betra...

Karoline built her life around her husband's career as a Colorado Springs police officer. The family was proud of his service, until they learned that the only person he was serving was himself.   If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at  betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod. To access our newsletter and additional content and to connec...

Introducing Betrayal Season 4. Karoline Borega married a man of honor – a respected Colorado Springs Police officer. She knew there would be sacrifices to accommodate her husband’s career. But she had no idea that he was using his badge to fool everyone.   This season, we expose a man who swore two sacred oaths—one to his badge, one to his bride—and broke them bot...

Justin Rutherford is appealing his case. Stacey and Tyler discuss how they're processing the news and what the last year has brought them.   If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A listener wrote to us with a heartbreaking question: What can I say to my friend who won’t leave an abuser? Is there anything I can say to get through to her?   We bring on survivor Ashley Trujillo from Betrayal Season 2, who’s faced a similar choice, and therapist Jessica Baum to unpack the trauma, denial, and deep attachment that can keep people stuck. For more on attachment an...

Molly reads her story of resilience and healing after an abusive relationship.  If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our first listener essay, Melissa reads her account of resilience and healing after her father’s betrayal.    If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at  betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clinical psychologist and applied neuroscientist Dr. Kate Truitt shares the powerful science behind telling your story as a method of healing from traumatic events.   To access Dr. Truitt’s “CPR for the Amygdala” exercises, including mindful touch and cognitive distractions, visit Dr. Truitt’s YouTube channel  or the free resources section at www.drkatetruitt.com...