You didn’t cheat because you’re a bad person.
You cheated because something in you was trying to survive.
Your chest tightens.
Your stomach drops.
The shame rushes in.
And you think: “Why did I do that?”
Most people miss this part: Cheating isn’t always a conscious choice.
It can be a nervous system response.
In this week’s episode of The Deeper Love Podcast, I break down:
✨ Why cheating can be a survival response, not a choice
✨ How you were already disconnected long before the affair
✨ What fawning, freezing, or running look like in love
✨ Why logic can’t heal you — but safety can
✨ How to stop the cycle in your body, not your head
This isn’t about excuses.
It’s about truth.
It’s about rebuilding without shame.
And if this lands in your body…
🕊️ Join me live for my FREE masterclass: Breaking the Cycle of Shame
📅 Thursday 18th Sept, 8pm BST
⚡ Only 100 spots, no replay
Comment HEAL or go to this link to sign up
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