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Relationships UncomplicatedEpisode 084: Why Postponing Healing After Infidelity is a Risk You Can’t Afford to TakeIn this eye-opening episode, Idit Sharoni, licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in affair recovery, dives into one of the most common mistakes couples make after infidelity: postponing the healing process. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that time alone will heal the wounds of betrayal, but the truth is, avoiding the hard work of healing can leave lasting scars on your relationship. From lingering pain and resentment to recurring trust issues, skipping this crucial step can silently erode your connection over time. In this episode, Idit explores why healing after in...2024-12-0625 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 083: Can you Heal from Infidelity Without Full Remorse?Are you struggling to heal after an affair when your partner isn’t fully remorseful? Join us for this eye-opening episode of "Relationships Uncomplicated," where host Idit Sharoni, LMFT, along with experts Dr. Yael Haklai-Neagu and Ana De la Cruz, delves into whether couples can recover from infidelity without genuine remorse from the unfaithful partner. Can a relationship truly heal under these conditions? Tune in to find out! In this episode, we discuss: The crucial role of remorse in the healing process Strategies for dealing with partial or absent remorse Real-life examples and metaphors that illustrate th...2024-07-0846 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 082: Overcoming Biases in Infidelity Recovery🎙️ Welcome to Episode 82 of the Relationships Uncomplicated podcast! In this episode, titled "Overcoming Biases in Infidelity Recovery," host Idit Sharoni, LMFT delves into a topic that's often overlooked but profoundly impactful: the biases surrounding infidelity. 💔 Infidelity doesn't just shake the foundation of relationships—it's the aftermath, the fallout, and the biases that can color our perceptions and decisions. Join Idit as she explores this complex issue with therapist Alana Tokayer, MS, who brings a unique perspective gained from working closely with couples navigating the aftermath of infidelity. 🔍 Together, they uncover societal norms, personal experiences, and therapist bia...2024-04-2647 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 081: A Guide to Joint Recovery When Infidelity Strikes Both WaysIn this episode of the Relationships Uncomplicated podcast, host and affair recovery expert Idit Sharoni, LMFT delves into the intricate process of navigating healing when both partners have been unfaithful. Titled "A Guide to Joint Recovery When Infidelity Strikes Both Ways," Idit explores the complexities of mutual infidelity, where betrayal isn't confined to one side. Drawing from her experience as an affair recovery expert, she shares insights on how couples can overcome this challenging situation and rebuild their relationship. Through compassionate storytelling and practical advice, Idit highlights the unique opportunities for growth and healing that...2024-04-0523 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 080: How to Rebuild Trust After Cheating: Earn It!If you and your partner are navigating the challenging journey of affair recovery, understanding how to rebuild trust after infidelity is crucial. In this episode, we delve into the intricate process of earning back trust that has been lost in a relationship. Join us as we explore the evolution of the concepts of blind trust versus open-eyed trust, drawing from experiences working with couples healing from infidelity. Our discussion takes a unique turn as we question the commonly used term "rebuilding trust" and introduce a more nuanced perspective inspired by an enlightening article by trust expert Rachel...2024-01-1942 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 079: How Can Someone Who Loves Me Betray Me?In this intriguing podcast episode, the topic of love and betrayal takes center stage, prompting us to explore the complex dynamics that arise when the people we cherish deeply hurt us. Idit Sharoni hosts her team of experts in order to shed a light on this topic. She begins with asking Alana Tokayer, a Marriage & Family Therapist and Program Specialist to describe what she notices with couples in the aftermath of infidelity grappling with this question. Alana sets the stage by highlighting the profound impact of betrayal when it comes from someone we consider our best friend...2023-09-1243 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 078: Can conventional couples therapy help you heal from infidelity?Have you wondered whether conventional couples therapy can help you heal from infidelity? Is it effective for infidelity recovery? Do you want helpful options in the aftermath of infidelity or an affair recovery? You aren’t alone. Unfortunately, there isn’t much information out there to truly educate struggling couples. Though it seems that conventional or traditional couples therapy is the only way to go, there are more options to explore. Let’s discuss your infidelity recovery choices here in this episode. Important links: Infidelity Recovery Program Schedule a free Co...2023-05-0150 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 077: The Undetected Cause of InfidelityYou don’t want to miss this article. In fact, I can’t believe we haven’t talked about this before. Why? Because this topic is too important to skip. What I’m about to share with you has a way of hiding in the shadows of too many relationships… First, you probably know that infidelity happens for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes it has to do with the relationship, sometimes it doesn’t. Sometimes it’s a combination of both. What you might not know is that, in the majority of cases, there is a “silent killer” lurking b...2023-03-0724 min
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Your Secret Is Safe With Me30. Affair Recovery for Couples with Idit SharoniRecovering from an affair is a difficult and emotional process. From dealing with shame to deciding whether or not to move forward, many couples aren’t sure of how to begin healing. Wouldn’t it be helpful if there was someone you could turn to for guidance on your journey to a new and stronger relationship? After working with couples who were recovering from infidelity, Idit Sharoni realized that what they needed most was a roadmap to healing—so she created one. Although the path isn’t necessarily linear, Idit helps couples embark upon their journey with an actio...2021-04-0157 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 068: How to Recover From Infidelity PTSDOne of the most common yet difficult issues hurt partners experience in the aftermath of infidelity is post trauma symptoms or PTSD. I interview relationship expert Yael Haklai-Neagu, LMFT who specializes in helping hurt partners handle their intrusive thoughts and Hypervigilance as a result of their partner's affair or betrayal. As a certified hypnotherapist, Yael shares tips and ideas about how you can utilize hypnotherapy to recover. This Episode is Brought to you by It's Okay To Stay Program - A Roadmap to Healing After Infidelity by Idit Sharoni, LMFT Links Me...2021-03-2930 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 067: What Hurt Partners Need Most in Affair RecoveryIn the aftermath of infidelity, what does a hurt partner need most? What comes to mind? Most people, unfaithful partners, or even therapists routinely answer the same way: hurt partners need true remorse from the betrayer, to forgive, and to know why among other things. Of course, these are all true and important. Yet, the more fundamental and vital concern any betrayed partner needs to be addressed is for their pain to be heard. Relationship expert Idit Sharoni shares 6 tasks hurt and unfaithful partners can start implementing right now to facilitate he...2020-09-2920 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 066: How a Woman Can End An Affair Without Falling on Her Face: A Discussion with Debbie RoseWhen we think of healing from an affair, we focus on the betrayal of the faithful partner. We rarely think of the unfaithful partner’s wounded mind. In fact, the unfaithful partner’s ability to recover from the affair is quite routinely ignored. And when it comes to women’s affairs? Well, there’s even less attention paid to healing for unfaithful women. That’s where the expertise of Debbie Rose comes in. Listen to my interview with Debbie to learn the steps to ending an affair. Infide...2019-10-3155 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 065: How to Get an Expert to Help your Relationship Without Having to See OneTackling a big relationship issue that has the potential to end it? You know you need an expert to help you, but how do you get the best of the best to work with you? This episode is mind shifting because it will change your understanding about how to get help from professionals you normally can't afford or can't reach. The world of service is totally changing, and with it the world of couples counseling. Gone are the days where experts were out of reach, too expensive, or too far. Tune in to find out h...2019-10-0325 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 064: Episode 064: Are you in a Parent - Child Relationship With Your Spouse?Are you and your spouse equal partners in your relationship? Or has one of you become more of a parent to the other? When a couple starts to fall into a parent-child dynamic, codependency, rather than a balanced, cooperative relationship starts to emerge. Essentially, this means that the overall patterns of communication and behavior push one partner (either the male or the female) into a parent or a child position within the relationship. In this episode, I do the following: help you take a closer look at what this destructive dynamic may look like s...2019-09-1014 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 063: Who's going to Heal Your Pain After Infidelity?Today, I want to talk about who can heal your pain after infidelity. You’ll learn who really can help heal the pain, who doesn’t have the power to help, and what you can do if you’re stuck feeling unable to move past the hurt. I dive into the topic by telling you about a contact that I recently received from a spouse who had been cheated on and wanted to be seen individually. There was nothing alarming about this at first, but the person then shared something troubling: a therapist had told this person that s...2019-03-1919 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 062: Will it Take a Miracle to Save Your Relationship?Feel like you don't even know what is going to make your relationship work anymore? Let relationship expert Idit Sharoni give you a surprising strategie to help you get insight as to what can save your relationship, when everything seems like chaos. As promised in the episode, here's what you ask yourself: “Suppose this episode is over, you go about your day, do whatever you planned to do for the rest of it. And then, some time in the evening, you get tired and go to sleep. And in the middle of the nig...2019-01-2118 minRelationships UncomplicatedAnnouncementWe're deep into creation mode, and a a result my team and myself are taking a short break. We will be back with more great episodes filled with relationship tips and ideas on January 21st, 2019. Until then, have a happy holiday season and a wonderful New Year! Don't forget to check back in with us Monday, January 21st, 2019.2018-11-2703 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 061: Make Your Couples Counseling a SuccessHave you stopped couples counseling because there was no result? Are you now in the stages of looking for a therapist but aren't sure what to look for? Do you desperately wish you had a tool to measure whether couples therapy is the right fit for you? Couples therapist Idit Sharoni shares from her thousands of hours experience helping couples save their relationships, what are the most important components that make your couples therapy process a success. Listen and learn what you can do now to ensure your couples counseling has the best chances to s...2018-10-2232 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 060: Why Do You have to Be so Defensive?If you are human, you probably engaged in escalating a conflict by being defensive. In this episode, relationship expert Idit Sharoni shares what is defensiveness, how it looks inside a conversation, what it does, and how to avoid it. You'll get tools and ideas on what you can do when you feel attacked by your partner. By the end of this episode you'll know to better react and diffuse the conflict. Links mentioned in this Episode: Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Video - The Gottman Institute For more information about the p...2018-10-0819 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 059: Once a Cheater Always a Cheater… Thoughts and ways to knowBetrayed partners are exposed to a great amount of uncertainty when they learn their spouse has been unfaithful. One of the things they often hear is "Once a cheater always a cheater". Is this ture? Listen to Miami's relationship expert Idit Sharoni expressing her thoughts and ideas about the old saying based on her experience working with coupes in the aftermath of infidelity. FREEBIE: Download the "5 Ways to Know if You’re Dealing w/ Always a Cheater" guide Idit created to especially for this episode listeners. Simply click the link below. Links mentioned in th...2018-09-1719 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 058: How to handle partners who feel uncared for and unappreciatedDo you hear from your spouse that they need to feel more loved? Do they tell you you're not making time for them, attending to them, or making them feel appreciated enough? That is a very real issue for many modern relationships these days. So, how do you make your partner feel loved and cared for without jeopardising your individual needs? Listen to Miami's relationship expert Idit Sharoni giving you 5 tips on how to go from having a partner who feels uncared for to a relationship where both of you feel nurtured. You m...2018-08-2722 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 057: Do you think we can change after 20 years of marriage? It DependsA couple wanted to know if as a marriage therapist Idit believed they could change after 20 years of marriage. Her answer was not what you might expect, but it was positive. In this episode relationship expert Idit Sharoni will tell you what it takes to make changes in long term relationships of 10 years and up. And it not only hard work... For more information about the podcast and Idit Sharoni visit: www.iditsharoni.com2018-07-3016 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 056: Guilt After Betrayal: Helpful or Damaging to Your Healing ProcessHave guilt or shame stopped you from being able to make your relationship work after infidelity? Has guilt made you more defensive than helpful or remorseful? Or, has shame made you more confused about whether to stay or leave your cheating spouse? These are all negative outcomes of guilt, blame or shame that occur in the aftermath of infidelity. BUT, there id a positive side to guilt that actually helps the healing process. Listen in and find out more about this from Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni. For more information about the podcast and I...2018-07-1618 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 055: The 5 Questions to Ask When You Search for the Right Couples TherapistYou finally decided to go to couples counseling, but now you have to find a good therapist. You Google couples counseling in your area and you start making some calls. How do you know which one is the right therapist for your relationship? Do you determine by price, availability, location? Or are there more criteria you should look for and ask your prospective therapist about? Answers to these questions and the actual 5 questions you should ask are all in this episode presented by your host - relationship expert Idit Sharoni. For more information...2018-07-0225 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 054: How to Transform a Sex Starved RelationshipIn this episode you’ll find out if you are in a sex starved relationship, and if so, what it does to your connection & what you can do to change the situation. As many couples believe that this is a phase that will go away or it’s the nature of a long term relationship - Miami's Relationship expert Idit Sharoni will challenge you on that and help you get things going in the right direction. Takeaways you don't want to miss: What's considered a sex starved relationship / marriage? How it sometimes shows in a re...2018-06-1816 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 053: Considering Divorce After Baby? Listen to This First!In the last decades couples confront serious problems that have to do with fast track relationships. If you've done all the way from meeting your spouse to holding your first baby in less than 2 years, and you're experiencing serious relationship issues - than this is the episode for you. So, before you think it was a big mistake and the only solution is divorce or breakup, see what relationship expert Idit Sharoni has to say to you. Hint: there is hope. Find 5 suggestions to prevent divorce or breakup in fast-track relationships that wi...2018-05-2820 min
Stellar Life117. Couples Communication, Trust, and Infidelity with Idit SharoniIdit Sharoni joins me to talk topics related to relationships and fidelity. She's a relationship expert and a licensed marriage and family therapist in Miami, Florida. She specializes in affair recovery, communication issues, and helping couples who sense they are drifting apart. Idit loves helping couples in committed relationships strengthen their communication or rebuild trust and heal after infidelity. If you’re at a place where you’re having a hard time with your partner or there’s something missing, this is the episode for you. Connect With Idit: Idit SharoniRelationships Uncomplicated podcastIdit Sharoni on FacebookIdit Sharoni on Lin...2018-05-2252 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 052: Is Keeping Your Finances Separate Killing Your MarriageHow does handling money as a couple influences your relationship, and what can you do to avoid having it kill your marriage? Miami relationship expert Idit Sharoni walks you through: The different models of handling finances as a couple. The different notions behind each model and how they influence the relationship. The place all of this can be stemming from. What you can do now to make a change (even if you're already having issues with handling money as a couple). For more information about the podcast and Idit Sharoni visit: www.iditsharoni.c...2018-05-1416 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 051: What Stops Couples From Healing After InfidelityWhy some couples seem to recover after infidelity while others can't?Miami relationship expert Idit Sharoni walks you through the 3 main components that block the healing process after learning about your partner's cheating. Idit offers an extensive explanation that includes a roadmap to healing where she shares the 3-Phase road to healing in the aftermath of infidelity. Links mentioned in the episode: Click to join Idit's FB Group - It's Okay To Stay Episode 012 Episode 044 Episode 39 Recommended book: After The Affair by Janis Abrahms Spring2018-04-3030 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 050: Is your relationship resistant to change?When you feel you're stuck because nothing is positively changing in your relationship, you get discouraged thinking you're in one of those change resistant relationships. This episode is inspired by a couple that told me the following:"This is our last chance before divorce. We either change or we give up on this relationship. We’ve tried it all: talk about it, not talk about it, pray, be nice, be aggressive, you name it, we tried it. Nothing worked." I talk about why this couple has been so resistant to change so far, and what the...2018-04-1618 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 049: Navigating Dating Several People At OnceOn this episode of Relationships Uncomplicated, Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov discusses the new normal when it comes to dating and that is dating multiple people at once. Inspired by an email from on of our listeners, together with Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni, they discuss the do's and dont's as far as early on dating as well as dating after a breakup. Alina shares 5 essential tips you'd want to keep in mind to avoid potentially hurting yourself and someone else. For more information about the podcast visit: www.iditsharoni.com2018-04-0915 min
Taboo Talk Time with Dr. EvaIdit Sharoni- Affair Shame Unhinged: Staying After InfidelityIdit Sharoni is a Relationship Expert and a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Miami, Florida. She loves helping couples …2018-04-0823 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 048: How To Have A Stress Free Visit To Your Home Country As A CoupleOn this episode of Relationships Uncomplicated, Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni shares the recipe for how to have an incredible trip that makes everyone happy! Believe it or not, it is possible to have a relaxing, enjoyable, and guilt-free time with your spouse while seeing everyone you want to see back home. Together with Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov, they explore the necessary steps you and your spouse should take before and during your trip. Tune in to find out how you can have the vacation of your dreams without feeling the guilt. For more in...2018-04-0229 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 047: How To Survive Being Broken Up WithBeing broken up with is one of the most devastating feelings. Whether it was expected or not, the heartache is just the same. You feel like your world has been turned upside down. Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov shares 6 steps you can begin implementing immediately to help you work through the pain. Together with Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni, they discuss the 6 steps along with other recommendations. For more information about the podcast visit: www.iditsharoni.com2018-03-2619 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 046: Why Planning Date Nights May Not Help Solve Your Marriage ProblemsHow many times have you heard the piece of advice that many people feel the need to share: "you and your spouse need to go out for date nights." Chances are you've heard or even told someone to do so. Going out on date nights can be a great time, however they are not the solution to marriage problems. Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni shares 5 pointers on what you can begin doing now to have a healthier and happier long-term relationship/marriage. Together with Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov, they explore topics such as unity, i...2018-03-1918 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 045: Why You Shouldn't Stay Together For The KidsOn this episode of Relationships Uncomplicated, Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov offers a refreshing and different perspective on staying together for the sake of your children. What kind of relationships do you want your children to have in the future? This very question is what sparked Alina's interest in offering a new perspective. She also shares suggestions on how to stay if you want to work on your relationship. Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni offers her perspective based on counseling couples on this subject matter. To send us questions you'd like answered in a future po...2018-03-1217 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 044: Why Saying I’m Sorry Doesn’t Cut It In Affair RecoveryOn this episode of Relationships Uncomplicated, Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni shares why "I'm sorry" doesn't cut it when it comes to affair recovery. Idit shares a 2-part technique for how to effectively be remorseful with your partner after an affair. Together with Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov, they discuss what you can say to make your partner see how remorseful you are. Download Idit's freebie below, it is a combination of the specific components of an effective remorse expression and an example of how it may be worded. Link to Freebie: Blueprint of an Ef...2018-03-0522 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 043: How To Recover From A Codependent RelationshipOn this episode of Relationships Uncomplicated, Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov shares the necessary steps to take to recover from a codependent and unhealthy relationship. Alina shares 5 tips you can begin to implement right now. Together with Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni, they discuss the importance of self-esteem and how to build it. To send us questions you'd like answered in a future podcast: Please write your question in the following format and email idit@iditsharonicounseling.com or alina@alinagershonov.com: Type of relationship (marriage, dating, etc.) Length of relationship Your story + your question to u...2018-02-2619 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 042: Surviving Relationships in 2018On this episode of Relationships Uncomplicated, Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni sheds light on common issues that couples are facing, compared with patterns from 10 and 20 years ago. Common distractions that are affecting couples in 2018 are social media and work/life balance. Stay tuned for more information on privacy, dating, monogamy, and so much more! Together with Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov, they discuss their suggestions for maintaining a healthy relationship and surviving the new trends couples have to face. To send us questions you'd like answered in a future podcast: Please wri...2018-02-1922 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 041: What Couples Can Expect When They Relocate, Interview With Yael Haklai-NeaguOn this episode of Relationships uncomplicated, Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni and Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov interview their first expert guest! Yael Haklai-Neagu is a therapist who specializes in working with individuals and couples who are affected by any type of relocation. She shares where her passion for working with couples who are relocating came about. Yael also sheds light on the common issues couples face along with many of the personal challenges couples and individuals face and how those changes impact the relationship overall. Links mentioned in this episode: Meetup.com2018-02-1227 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 040: What Is Codependency And Why Does It Ruin Relationships?On this episode of Relationships Uncomplicated, Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov explains what it feels like to be in a codependent relationship. Sometimes people are unaware they are in one, however know something is not right in the relationship. Learn what "stereotypical codependents" experience while in the relationship as well as common stereotypes of their partners. Together with Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni, they discuss hope and the many opportunities for codependent recovery as well as resources that are available both online and in-person across the country. Links mentioned in this episode: Codependents Anon...2018-02-0524 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 039: Will The Truth Set You Free After Infidelity?On this episode of Relationships Uncomplicated, Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni explores if the common saying "the truth will set you free" applies to finding out the whole truth about your partner's infidelity. You will learn what to ask and what not to ask in order to bring you and your partner closer to healing. Also, find out which truth-seeking questions are appropriate for facilitating healing and which ones are not. Together with breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov, they discuss questions that address love, sex, commitment, desire, loyalty, loss and many more. Links mentioned in thi...2018-01-2920 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 038: Why Getting Closure Is A FacadeYou may be surprised to find out the underlying reasons why you feel you want closure. Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov dives deep into the topic of closure on this episode of Relationships Uncomplicated Alina challenges this common misconception that comes up for people post-breakup and also reveals the main reason why people feel they need closure. Together with Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni, they process what closure actually looks like at the end of a relationship and the pros/cons to even seeking it in the first place. Links mentioned in this episode: ...2018-01-2216 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 037: Things We Wish Couples With Communication Issues knew (Part 2)On this episode of Relationships Uncomplicated, Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni enlightens us with a few truth bombs. She also shares the #1 predictor of divorce, based on decades of research conducted by the Gottman Institute. Together with Breakup Specialist, Alina Gershonov they explore this predictor of divorce, what it looks like in a relationship, where it stems from, and most importantly how it can be avoided. This episode is packed with invaluable information to help your marriage improve immediately and for the long haul. Links mentioned in this episode: Episode 021: Things We Wi...2018-01-1522 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 036: Why You Should Stop Having Sex With Your ExHappy New Year and welcome back! On this episode of Relationships Uncomplicated, Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov discusses the common reasons why many people continue a sexual relationship with their ex. In addition, Alina reveals her top 5 reasons why you should stop having sex with your ex. Together with Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni, they encourage listeners to remember certain aspects of the relationship in an effort to encourage their listeners to think and react differently. You don't want to miss this episode! Links mentioned in this episode: Episode 004: How To Heal After A B...2018-01-0820 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 035: Will You Ever Be Able To Trust Your Betraying Partner Again? Part 2On this episode of Relationships Uncomplicated, Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni continues the conversation from Part 1 of Will You Ever Be Able To Trust Your Betraying Partner Again? Idit shares her helpful Why Stay Inventory to assist you in assessing if it is okay for you to stay in the relationship after infidelity. Together with Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov, they discuss the 4 vital categories along with a rating system to help you assess your confidence in each category. Happy Holidays and Happy Year! We'll be back January 8th! Links mentioned in this epi...2017-12-1818 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 034: Signs You Can Potentially Get Back TogetherAre you in communication with your ex with the hope of getting back together? If so, then this episode will help you identify if it's a good idea or not. On this episode of Relationships Uncomplicated, Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov shares examples of when getting back together is a healthy thought and conversation to have, and times where it really should not even be considered as a possibility. Together with Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni, they discuss what healthy signs are as well as what unhealthy signs of communication look like. Links mentioned in thi...2017-12-1116 min
The Kelly Roach ShowUSR 316: Creating Healthy Relationships While Building your Business with Idit SharoniEvery entrepreneur is on a mission: to make their dreams come true and become financially free. In the middle of the all chaos, it’s still important to keep our relationships strong and healthy. Today we are talking to relationship expert and licensed marriage and family therapist Idit Sharoni. She shares that sometimes we need to put the business aside and make time for the people we love first. Just like our business, we need to make the investment in our own relationships. We rely so much on our partners and havi...2017-12-0628 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 033: Will You Ever Be Able To Trust Your Betraying Partner Again? Part 1On this Episode of Relationships Uncomplicated, Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni explains key factors in order to build trust back into your relationship after an affair. If you feel like you will never be able to trust your partner the same way, then you are not alone. Idit reveals the difference between blind trust and open-eyed trust. Together with Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov, they address a question from one of their listeners and use it to point out several tips on how to rebuild trust with your betraying partner. Links mentioned in this episode:...2017-12-0426 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 032: How to Answer Your Kids’ Questions About DivorceOn this Episode of Relationships Uncomplicated, Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov shares a unique and steadfast way to answer any question your child may have about your divorce. Alina also shares the common emotions most children feel when they find out about your divorce. Together with Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni they also discuss how to address your children age appropriately. In addition to addressing some common questions, Alina and Idit share examples aloud and explain how to affirm and address what your child is feeling and what they are concerned with. Links mentioned in thi...2017-11-2724 min
Relationships UncomplicatedEpisode 031: Things We Wish Couples With Parenting Issues KnewOn this episode of Relationships Uncomplicated titled Things We Wish Couples With Parenting Issues Knew, Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni dishes out on the 4 vital pillars of parenting to follow through with even when you’re fighting and arguing with your spouse. Together with Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov, they share a bit of your children's perspective and how they may view your relationship difficulties. You don't want to miss the valuable tips this episode is filled with, especially if you need some pointers on how to parent when you and your spouse are not on good terms...2017-11-2018 min
Relationships UncomplicatedEpisode 030: How to Co-Parent Effectively With Your Difficult ExOn this episode of Relationships Uncomplicated, Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov dishes out on the Do's and Dont's to learn How To Co-Parent Effectively With Your Difficult Ex. Alina explains the root of the anger and frustration most parents feel when they try to reason with an ex who is difficult and not willing to be on the same page when it comes to co-parenting. Together with Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni, they explore ways to try to "keep the peace" for your children's sake. Stay tuned; you don't want to miss this informative episode! 2017-11-1323 min
Relationships UncomplicatedEpisode 029: Traits Of A Couples Therapist You Want To Stick WithOn this episode of Relationships Uncomplicated, Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni sheds light on a question that crosses some couples' minds when they leave their therapist's office. "Is this therapist right for us?" Together with Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov, Idit addresses common questions and concerns couples have when questioning if their therapist is right for them. Most importantly, they highlight attributes which will help you identify an experienced therapist who has the proper training to help you work through your challenges. In addition to certifications, they share traits of an effective therapist an...2017-11-0629 min
Relationships UncomplicatedEpisode 028: How To Have The Divorce Talk With Your KidsOn this episode of Relationships uncomplicated, Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov shares the upside to putting off the pivotal divorce talk with your family. How To Have The Divorce Talk With Your Kids, Alina offers insight into your children's perspective when it comes to how they may take the big news. Together with Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni, they explore possible conversation topics along with expert advice on what to leave out of the conversation. Alina also shares a few pointers on what to do as well as what not to do, if you should spe...2017-10-3020 min
Relationships UncomplicatedEpisode 027: What You Can Do To Make Your Relationship WorkThose of you in long-term romantic relationships may be feeling like something is off between you and your spouse, yet you can't quite pinpoint what's going on or how you even ended up at this point. Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni sheds light on this often brought up issue in couples therapy. Idit also introduces a theory and guide that's based on 40 years of research to help you learn what you can do to improve your relationship and make it work. Together with Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov, they discuss the key points to a strong relationship ba...2017-10-2326 min
Relationships UncomplicatedEpisode 026: How To Stop Self-Sabotage For A Future RelationshipOn this episode of Relationships Uncomplicated, Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov discusses common self-sabotage scenarios that arise in relationships. The examples mentioned are paired with the underlying reason behind the behaviors. She hopes to spread awareness to better individuals for themselves and their future partners. Together with Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni, Alina shares possible reasons why self-sabotaging behaviors led to a breakup and what you can do differently in your next relationship. Additionally download her Freebie below, a Guide to help identify self-sabotage to gain tools for a healthy future relationship. Links me...2017-10-1628 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 025: Staying After Infidelity - Mistake #3On this episode of Relationships Uncomplicated, Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni sheds light on a situation many couples with infidelity issues deal with. This episode offers a freebie: The Step By Step Overall Healing After Infidelity Plan. After the initial phase of shock, couples try to avoid the pain and subconsciously sweep their issues under the rug in an effort to "forgive and forget." Despite efforts to do so, the elephant in the room will rear its head unless something is done. Together with Alina Gershonov, Idit sheds light on how to work through t...2017-10-0924 min
Relationships UncomplicatedEpisode 024: Things We Wish People In Miserable Relationships KnewDo you feel like your happiness is in your partner's hands? Do you constantly go back and forth in your mind about whether you want to stay or not? Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov sheds light on why so many people fear leaving a relationship that’s miserable and how more fear of not finding someone or something better perpetuates your unhappiness. Together with Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni, they explore some common factors that people in this position bring up. In addition, Alina and Idit offer useful suggestions on how to create cha...2017-10-0228 min
Relationships UncomplicatedEpisode 023: Signs Your Partner May Not Be That Into Your RelationshipRelationship Expert Idit Sharoni and Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov give you a sneak peek into the therapy room. Idit answers the most common question every couples therapist receives. Do you know what it is? On this episode of Relationships Uncomplicated titled Signs Your Partner May Not Be That Into Your Relationship, Relationships Expert Idit Sharoni reveals the 9 signs to help you assess if this may be happening in your current relationship. Stay Tuned: you don't want to miss expert tips on what you can do if you realize your partner is not that int...2017-09-2533 min
Relationships UncomplicatedEpisode 022: The Difference Between Moving On And HealingHave you tried everything you can to heal after a breakup but still feel as though you haven't been able to? Chances are you have been trying to get over your ex/move on instead of putting in the work to heal your heart. On this episode of Relationships Uncomplicated titled The Difference Between Moving On And Healing, Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov shares her professional insight on what it feels like when you are ready to heal. Together with Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni, this episode addresses the necessary mindset shift in order to truly heal. Al...2017-09-1819 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 021: Things We Wish Couples With Communication Issues Knew (Part 1)Do you find that whenever you tell it like it is your partner takes it the wrong way? Does your partner get defensive whenever you tell them something is wrong? On this episode of Relationships Uncomplicated, Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni challenges the need to be brutally hones with your partner. She also provides listeners with a recipe on how to say things in a way that has the potential to be heard and bring about a change. Tune in to learn from co-hosts Idit Sharoni and Alina Gershonov what they wish you knew to better y...2017-09-0423 min
Relationships UncomplicatedEpisode 020: How To Attract The Right PersonOn this episode of Relationships Uncomplicated, Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov shares three areas where most people feel stuck after they've healed from a breakup and begin dating again. This episode titled How To Attract The RIGHT Person After A Breakup will help you look deeper within if you're stuck in the dating world and are having trouble attracting quality potential partners. Together with Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni, Alina reveals a takeaway tip to steer you closer to Going Forward and finding the one who is right for you. Tune in to listen to e...2017-08-2818 min
Relationships UncomplicatedEpisode 019Do you ever feel like you're trying so hard to show your partner you care, but they just aren't seeing the effort you're putting in? On this episode of Relationships Uncomplicated, Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni explains how these common arguments appear in relationships. Together with Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov, they share the basic assumption that causes most of the relationship distress discussed in this episode; both partners expect each other to be mind readers. Idit reveals easy-to-impliment argument de-escalating tips you can begin using immediately. These practical tips allow space to have a dif...2017-08-2121 min
Relationships UncomplicatedEpisode 018: Can You Be Friends With your Ex?Do you want to have a friendship with your ex? Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov asks thought-provoking questions to help you figure out the real reason why you still want to be friends. Together with Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni, they explore the differences between a true friendship and a casual, check-in friendship. On this episode of Relationships Uncomplicated, Alina & Idit guide you with important factors to consider internally such as emotional attachment, closure, and potential ulterior motives. You may find that your decision to be friends could change after listening to Idit & Alin...2017-08-1426 min
Relationships UncomplicatedEpisode #017: How Much Time Spent Together Is Too Much?Ever wonder if you're spending too much time with your significant other? On this episode of Relationships Uncomplicated, Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni and Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov address a question they received from one of their podcast listeners. Idit and Alina offer their different perspectives on this topic along with valuable indicators and advice on time spent together in a relationship, in addition to healthy ways of separating work life and home life. Don't miss out on Alina's freebie below: 10 Warning Signs of A Toxic Relationship. We welcome your questions! See deta...2017-08-0729 minRelationships UncomplicatedStaying After Infidelity - Mistake #2If you are trying to piece back your relationship after it's been shattered by an affair, then this episode of Relationships Uncomplicated will be of help to you. This episode, called Staying After Infidelity - Mistake #2, addresses the second mistake couples make while trying to heal after infidelity. Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni provides a breakdown of questions to avoid and questions she recommends asking when confronting your partner. Together with Alina Gershonov, they explore possible conversation scenarios, their benefits, and potential detriments to the relationship. Idit's Freebie is a worksheet guideline o...2017-07-3128 min
Relationships UncomplicatedEpisode 015: Why We Overlook Red Flags In RelationshipsHave you recently asked yourself, "How did my relationship get to this point?" If you are in a new relationship or in a committed relationship for a while and things are not going as well as you'd hoped they would in the beginning, then this episode of Relationships Uncomplicated could help you. Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov and Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni discuss the reasons Why We Overlook Red Flags in Relationships. One message Idit & Alina really emphasize during this episode is that your instincts or intuition are rarely wrong. They discuss ways you can...2017-07-2423 min
Relationships UncomplicatedEpisode 014: Is It Time For Couples Counseling?Have you said the following words to yourself recently? "We Need Help." If so, then this episode of Relationships Uncomplicated, "Is It Time for Couples Counseling" is one you don't want to miss. Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni provides a roadmap for the process most couples go through when they are experiencing issues in their relationship. Did you know that the average couple waits 6.7 years to see a professional? Idit Sharoni and Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov hope to change this number by providing essential information in this very episode. They als...2017-07-1724 min
Relationships UncomplicatedEpisode 013: Why You Can't Let That One Person GoDo you ever think about the one that got away? Believe it or not, the reason why you can't let go has nothing to do with the person constantly on your mind and absolutely everything to do with you. If you're intrigued, then this episode is definitely for you! In this episode of Relationships Uncomplicated, Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov reveals 3 things that are keeping you stuck and not allowing you to let that one person go. Together with Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni, they reveal both the conscious and subconscious reasoning for why people stil...2017-07-1025 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 012: Staying After Infidelity, Mistake #1Ever wonder how to increase trust after infidelity has been revealed in a relationship? In this episode of Relationships Uncomplicated, Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni reveals the first of many mistakes both partners make after their infidelity is revealed. Together with Alina Gershonov, this series of episodes, "Staying After Infidelity," will present common mistakes both the hurt partner and the betrayed partner make, how to solve the problem, and, most importantly, how to increase trust. The tips given during this episode are expert advice given from years of experience helping couples rebuild trust after...2017-07-0330 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 011: How To Survive Being GhostedIf you're currently in the dating world, then you've likely heard of "being ghosted" or you have unfortunately experienced it yourself. As if ghosting isn't painful enough to deal with; icing, and simmering have plagued the dating scene even further. Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni and Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov address these extremely hurtful and emotionally damaging ways to part in a dating relationship. Idit and Alina address the reasons why people resort to saying nothing out of fear of a confrontational conversation or ultimately hurting someone's feeling. Also, learn just how frequently ghosting, ici...2017-06-2632 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 010: Why Do People Cheat?Have you searched the internet endlessly, trying to understand why your partner cheated? If you have, then chances are you discovered misleading information and unfortunately have been misinformed. Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni and Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov discuss the causes of infidelity on this episode of Relationships Uncomplicated, called Why Do People Cheat? Idit & Alina also address common misconceptions about infidelity; the one that comes up the most is that the betraying partner wants to get out of a bad marriage and be with the person they are having the affair with. The truth is...2017-06-1925 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 009: Why Getting Over a Breakup Can Feel Like Drug WithdrawalIf you've recently gone through a breakup, then you may find relief in knowing that you are not the only one who feels like you're withdrawing from a drug. Believe it or not, the deep pain experienced after a split actually triggers the same part of the brain that is stimulated during drug addiction, according to a recent study at Stony Brook University. This makes sense, love is one of the most powerful addictions; if it's lost then the body enters a period of withdrawal. In this episode called Why Getting Over a Breakup Can Fe...2017-06-1222 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 008: Am I Crazy to Stay After My Partner CheatedHave you asked yourself "Am I crazy to stay in this relationship after I've been cheated on?" then you're in the right place. If you haven't personally been in this situation and thought this questions about a friend or family member, then this episode will absolutely be helpful for you as well. Did you know that infidelity affects 1 in every 2.7 couples? In fact, most couples (65%-70%) stay together afterwards. In this episode of Relationships Uncomplicated, Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni shares research based facts about infidelity along with trends she's seen as couples therapist specializing in in...2017-06-0522 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 007: Why a Breakup Could feel Worse Than a DeathHave you recently gone through a breakup? Do you feel as though you're mourning a death? It may seem like the deep emotions you're feeling are going to last forever. If so, then you are not alone. Many people can't see the light at the end of a tunnel after a breakup or a divorce. How can you see the light when what you're going through is grieving? Grieving a loss of a relationship is often compared with the same, if not more intense, feelings a person experiences when they lose a loved one. In t...2017-05-2924 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 006: How To Stop Drifting ApartHave you felt like you and your partner are drifting apart? Does it seem like you're simply out of synch with each other? Maybe you're not getting the feeling that you're a team anymore. If this is what you've been experiencing, then it is likely that you're at risk of other marital or relationship issues that are lurking in the corner waiting to surface. This episode called 'How To Stop Drifting Apart' is divided into 2 main parts for your convenience: Part 1: A full description of how drifting apart looks like in couples and w...2017-05-2222 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 005: What To Do When Your Partner Doesn't CareHas this ever happen to you where all you were looking for is support from your spouse and all you got was a cold shoulder? Does that happen more often than not? Many couples go through this vicious cycle we call the pursuer distancer dynamic. It is when one partner (the pursuer) attempts to make a connection with his or her partner and is turned away by not getting the response hoped for. As a result, the pursuer continues attempting by making more gestures towards their partner usually more focused in getting their attention. This usually ends...2017-05-1523 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 004: How To Heal After A BreakupHave you recently gone through a breakup? If so, chances are you went from feeling a sense of relief all the way to experiencing painful moments that usually come in waves. Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov has come up with 5 techniques you can start applying today. In addition, she offers a tool to keep you afloat when you feel hopeless. Alina and Idit will share with you a full Game Plan for individuals who are in their first steps towards healing after a breakup. Check out the game plan and the tools in this episode to s...2017-05-0818 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 003: How to Listen & Be HeardEver feel like getting through to your partner is too complicated? You don't feel heard and your partner has no clue how to make it better. You end up almost every time exactly where you started or even worse. Relationship expert Idit Sharoni along with co-host and breakup specialist Alina Gershonov Un-complicate communication rules for you. This episode is all about being an awesome listener and a great speaker in conversations with your significant other. You will find 8 easy-to-apply communication tools that will improve the next time you communicate with your partner. Resources: For...2017-04-2820 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 002: 5 Warning Signs You’re In a Toxic RelationshipHow do you know if you're in a toxic relationship? Chances are that if you think you are in one, then your hunch is probably right. If you feel your relationship may be unhealthy and is damaging to you and your mental and physical health, you should listen to this episode. Breakup specialist and practicing licensed marriage & family therapist Alina Gershonov along with co-host relationship expert Idit Sharoni share with you the top 5 Warning Signs for a toxic relationship so you can make an informed decision on where to go with your relationship. BONUS: Alina sh...2017-04-2824 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 001: Is Your Relationship Worth Saving?Have you been going through a difficult time in your relationship? A lot of couples report that constant arguments and fights are the main cause for relationship despair. What happens as a result is finding yourself wondering if this relationship has what it takes to heal and if it is worth saving. Idit Sharoni, a relationship expert and practicing couples therapist, along with her co-host, breakup specialist Alina Gershonov share with you the signs they look for in therapy and signs you can see for yourself when your relationship is worth saving. BONUS: In this ep...2017-04-2832 minRelationships UncomplicatedEpisode 000: About Relationships Uncomplicated PodcastWelcome to the Relationships Uncomplicated podcast! Relationship Expert Idit Sharoni & Breakup Specialist Alina Gershonov are sharing everything you want to know about Relationships. In this episode Idit and Alina who are both practicing Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists in Miami, FL introduce the podcast and themselves. They discuss who this podcast is for and why you should listen to it. Idit and Alina's mission is to untangle the knot of complicated relationships, demystify common beliefs about it, and make your life a whole lot easier so you can listen and apply immediately. So what...2017-04-2610 min