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Beyond Affairs

Beyond Affairs

By: Anne & Brian Bercht
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Building strong marriages and relationships after infidelity is our profession. We help you cope with a spouse's affair and betrayal, while giving you the tools to learn how to heal and find forgiveness.

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Episodes
  • Why Men Resist Change (And What Finally Helps Them Grow)
    Jun 24 2026

    Why do so many men resist personal growth; even when they desperately want their marriage to heal?

    The answer may surprise you.

    Brian is joined by Conrad and David, two men who have walked their own healing journeys after infidelity. Together they explore why "self-improvement" often feels like criticism, why shame keeps men stuck, and what actually creates lasting transformation.

    You'll discover why growth isn't about becoming someone different, it's about becoming more authentic. The conversation explores the difference between guilt and shame, why community is essential for healing, how safe relationships create real change, and why proven behavior over time matters far more than quick fixes.

    Whether you're the husband trying to become a better man or the spouse wondering if your partner is truly changing, this episode offers practical insight, hope, and a refreshing perspective on what genuine transformation really looks like.

    If you've ever wondered whether real change is possible, this conversation will encourage you to look beyond performance and toward lasting transformation.

    Yes, you can move beyond the pain and get the life you want.
    www.beyondaffairs.com 360.306.3367

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    53 mins
  • The Dangers of Misdiagnosis - Hindering True Compassion
    Jun 17 2026

    When a marriage is struggling after betrayal, it's easy to reach for labels. Narcissist. Addict. Abuser. Toxic. But what happens when those labels become the lens through which we see ourselves, or our spouse?

    In this thought-provoking conversation, Brian sits down with licensed marriage and family therapist Tyler Patrick to explore how misdiagnosis and misplaced labels can actually hinder healing. Together, they discuss the difference between understanding behavior and defining a person by it, the role of self-compassion in recovery, and why true healing requires both honesty and empathy.

    Tyler shares his own personal journey through addiction, secrecy, recovery, and marriage restoration, offering powerful insights into how vulnerability, accountability, and compassion work together to create lasting change. You'll also learn why some of the most commonly used therapeutic terms may be doing more harm than good, and how curiosity can open doors that judgment never will.

    Whether you're the betrayed spouse, the unfaithful spouse, or simply seeking healthier relationships, this episode will challenge the way you think about healing, labels, forgiveness, and what it really means to see another person with compassion.

    You can find the Therapy Brothers here: https://therapybrothers.org/beyond-affairs

    Yes, you can move beyond the pain and get the life you want.
    www.beyondaffairs.com 360.306.3367

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    55 mins
  • Do Men Still Think About the Affair Partner?
    Jun 10 2026

    Do men who cheat still think about the affair partner? Do they miss them? Wonder where they are? Compare their spouse to them?

    These are some of the most painful and frequently asked questions for couples walking through infidelity.

    Brian sits down with two men who acted unfaithfully, did the hard work of healing, and successfully rebuilt their marriages. Together, they answer the difficult questions many betrayed spouses silently wrestle with:

    • Do men still think about the affair partner after cheating?
    • Do reminders, memories, or curiosity about the other person ever go away?
    • What happens when you still work near or unexpectedly see the affair partner?
    • Do unfaithful spouses ever miss the other person—or wish they had stayed?
    • What does true remorse and healing actually look like?

    With remarkable vulnerability, Joe and John share their firsthand experiences of affair recovery, what really happens to thoughts about the affair partner after disclosure, and why choosing healing became more important than anything else.

    Whether you are the betrayed spouse or the one who acted unfaithfully, this conversation offers honesty, healing, and hope for rebuilding trust after an affair.

    Yes, you can move beyond the pain and get the life you want.
    www.beyondaffairs.com 360.306.3367

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    46 mins
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