150: Understanding Intimate Partner Betrayal, Guest: Tammy Gustafson
Release Date: 01/20/2026
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info_outlineTherapist and author Tammy Gustafson joins Amy Fritz on the Untangled Faith podcast to talk about intimate partner betrayal and healing. Whether you are a survivor of betrayal or want to be a good friend to someone who has walked through this, this is an important episode.
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In this episode we talk about
- Phases of healing
- Misconceptions of the Bible and revovering from betrayal
- What "successful" healing looks like
Featured Guest
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Tammy Gustafson
Resources mentioned
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The Life Saving Divorce https://amzn.to/3YPkn6Z
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Tammy Gustafson Tammy Gustafson | Betrayal Healing
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Betrayal healing conference Betrayal Healing Conference | Tammy Gustafson
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