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Intimacy After Infidelity | Rebuild Connection, Emotional Healing, Forgiveness for Adultery, Avoid Divorce

Kristina Joy | Affair Recovery Coach, Spiritual Healing, Christian Marriage Counseling

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The Go-to Podcast for Christian Women Who Want to Heal Their Heart to Shed Their Shame! *TOP 2.5% GLOBALLY* * #9 RELATIONSHIPS PODCAST* Do you wish someone would stop and see you, instead of looking through you or past you? Are you Googling ways to communicate and connect with your husband, but you’re still not feeling heard? Do you lay awake at night wondering if your marriage can survive infidelity or what’s the first step to file for divorce? Your vows are broken, and you’re so full of sh ...
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What is it that you really want? Could you describe your ideal life and family in detail? If not, it's time to get serious about dreaming with God again! "Your body cannot go where your brain has never been." Today is all about coloring in the picture of your life and marriage. Begin to tell your brain what is safe and familiar and what YOU choose …
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Do you cringe at words like boundaries or rules? I do! But when I reflected on that because I was looking for a new M.O., I realized, I need structure and support. Ahh, that feels better. Last episode we talked about a plant and how we can choose success in thriving instead of failure to thrive. Now, let's dig deeper into some practical application…
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Do you cringe at words like boundaries or rules? I do! But when I reflected on that because I was looking for a new M.O., I realized, I need structure and support. Ahh, that feels better. Today, let's dive into an example of a plant and how we can choose success in thriving instead of failure to thrive. Next week, we'll dig deeper into some practic…
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Last episode, we talked about getting out of your head and taking back control of your mind and thoughts. Today, I think it's equally as important to talk about our bodies. God made our bodies and called them very good. But do you ever struggle with wanting to go back to your former way of living? The one that didn't honor your body how God intende…
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Do you ever catch yourself thinking or doing something you wish you could stop? Do you ever feel stuck in a rut like you can't get out of your head? I'm coming at you today with tons of practical tips on changing that! Let's work to rewire your brain so that you can create the habits and life you actually want. I'd love to hear what your next step …
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Imagine if Jesus showed up at your house today and sat down with you. What if He asked you, "Do you want to be healed? Do you want to get well?" How would you answer? Unfortunately, the only "right" answer is the honest one. But there is HOPE for healing and forgiveness in Jesus's name! And always remember: You are not alone! JOIN US for our weekly…
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I had a mentor ask me a really great question: What do you think you need to do next? And my own answer really surprised me. I needed a plan in several areas of my life, because without a plan, I was less likely to get anything done. I realized this applied to exercise. To business. To time with God. And even to my marriage! So are you feeling stuc…
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For the first time ever, I'm giving you a sneak peek into a weekly coffee chat I hosted. You women bring so much experience and wisdom to the table, and I'm so grateful to be on this journey with you! We talked about: 1. When an affair affects your family relationships 2. What has helped you grow spiritually on your healing journey? 3. Having an ex…
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It's that time of year! Roses, hearts, love, teddy bears and chocolate, and- emotional overload. During the affair, holidays were always a disconnecting experience. I disconnected from God, disconnected from my husband, and disconnected from myself. Today, I choose different! Get ready for some mindset work AND practical application! It's time we c…
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Maybe you've heard the verse "There is no more condemnation" (Romans 8:1) or "Throw off your former way of life" (Ephesians 4:22), but for some reason, the past keeps popping up in your mind and blocking your vision. Even after I was on my healing journey, I still wrestled with everything pointing back to "the affair"! I want to share a sneak peak …
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You were created for connection. But somewhere along the line, your Enemy tried to steal it. He tried to disconnect you from others, from God, and even from yourself. But not today! Let's chat about what happens when the Enemy lies to you and why community is really that important. You are not alone! JOIN US for our coffee chat and Fervent book stu…
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Jumping in today to a difficult question and answer- Is it okay if I still miss my affair partner? And the (short) answer is- yes! But then I would challenge you to dig in a bit deeper. -How are you giving yourself space to ride out the emotions like you ride out a snow storm? -What are you believing about the affair? About the partner? About yours…
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Do you know you know you should be praying for yourself and your marriage, but you just can't drag your feet to your prayer closet anymore? Have you started to think that maybe your sin really is blocking your prayers from heaven? You are not alone! JOIN ME for our Fervent book study by Priscilla Shirer! Starting THIS Tuesday, January 9 at 8:30 pm …
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Looking for accountability? Let's connect over HERE! You are not alone! Need access to a coach on demand? Email me at kristina@kristinajoycoaching.com and let's see how I can support you! Ever been part of an accountability group? What was your experience? I've had a few great ones, but I've also been part of a few that fed my shame and guilt. Join…
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Happy 6 months Podcast Family! Today I take a few minutes to reflect on how I decided to share my story publically, a few things I've learned along the way, and some advice on whether or not you should go public as well. Have you ever wished you had immediate access to a coach who gets it? Email me at kristina@kristinajoycoaching.com and let's see …
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Want a coach who gets it in your back pocket? Email me at kristina@kristinajoycoaching.com and let's see how I can best support you! One of the first questions in my healing journey was around my identity: who am I now? And more importantly, who does God say I am? So often we look at what we DO for a job or what we accomplish. But what if my identi…
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Want a coach who gets it in your back pocket? Email me at kristina@kristinajoycoaching.com and let's see how I can best support you! Sister, Do you resonate with this? Sometimes you don't need another 3 point sermon; you just need someone to sit and hold your heart. Today, I just want to sit and share some thoughts I've had while reading a life-cha…
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Let's be honest, healing is sort of like an onion. Just when you think it's going to be smooth sailing, then it's time to peel back another layer. Today, I share about a time I almost relapsed, but this time I had a plan. And I had wise counsel who almost made me cry on an airplane. So let's shed that shame and lean in to the hard and holy work of …
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I get it: the day starts, you get everyone out the door, you're off to work, then you're home for homework, dinner, baths, and bed, and then you crash into bed with any ounce of energy you have left. And for what? To get up and do it again tomorrow? I promise you, friend- there IS a better way! Today, let's talk about eliminating hurry, and creatin…
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Listen up: God used my passion for Network Marketing to rescue me from the affair. What?! How's that for a business strategy? Today I share the part of my story where I chose to be around leveled up leaders who are determined to make an impact for the Kingdom. I share the lessons they taught me and how it applies to you, too. Now if you are a netwo…
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What do you get when you squeeze an orange? What do you get when you are put under pressure? Not a joke here- whatever is inside, comes out! Today let's talk about triggers, the emotions that get squeezed to the surface, and how we need God's Truth to cover it all. Oh and don't forget to check out the Facebook community where we can cheer you on to…
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What do you think about when someone says "God is Father?" What do you see when you picture God's facial expression towards you? Then what if I held a mirror up to your parenting? Eeek! I felt the same way. As I learned how loving, kind, gracious, and compassionate God is towards me, His child, I couldn't help but think about how I parent my own ch…
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Grab your journal for today's episode- it's filled with juicy questions and tips on creating the habits you need to actually reach your goals. Whether you have a goal for yourself, your marriage, or your job, learn the secrets to set yourself up for success. Oh and don't forget to check out the Facebook community where we can cheer you on! I pray y…
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Can you relate? You sit down to read the Bible and it's silent. You don't know where to start. You aren't sure you believe it anyway. So much of it is confusing, and it probably doesn't even apply to you today! Even though I was raised in the Christian world, the Bible felt dry for most of my life. It wasn't until my affair confession that I finall…
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One thing I learned from my coach early on in my journey was that being decisive helps expedite your healing process. Make the decision, choose your choice, and start walking. The worst thing you can do is sit in indecision and wait and sit on the fence while time passes. So let's talk today about what decisions you need to make, AND what else is i…
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Friend, I'm going to spare you the long introduction today. I did something I never dreamed I was capable of. And then I finally hit my rock bottom. BUT GOD. Jesus was so incredibly kind and gracious, and he rescued me from my own mess. He pulled me out of the fire. He saved me from all of the damage I caused and was about to cause. So please be bl…
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How often do you use the word compassion? What about self-compassion? What if I told you it was critical to your healing journey?! Today I dive into what it is, what it says about God, and what it means for you, today. Grab your warm drink and favorite sweater; you'll want to be comfy cozy for this one! I pray you experience the love of Christ toda…
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I was super convicted this week about a situation I should have been covering in prayer. But instead, I found myself passive, saying, "God knows my heart, and He'll work however He wants!" Woah! So today I'm diving into what makes makes us apathetic and flat-line in our prayer life, along with some suggestions for a refresh. God answers prayer! And…
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Hey friend, Do you ever feel stuck in a rut spiritually? We all do. Maybe it's a dry season. Or God feels especially quiet. Or you're trying to rebuild your relationship from the ground up. So where do you start?? Let me tell you about 3 life-giving habits that I'm growing in and how they'll help you, too. Maybe you've heard of one or two, but comm…
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Sister, Do you ever read the Bible and think, "Yes! That's so me!" Or the opposite, "There is NO way I could do that!" You may fall in one of those two camps today as we look at Psalm 105:1. Maybe you're ready to "Let the whole world know what God has done," or maybe you're still wondering when God is going to show up in your story. Either way, thi…
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Friend, Did you remember there's a war going on all around us? Satan is out for your family, your attention, and any part of your life he can get. But the good news is- you are not alone! Habakkuk wrote a book in the Bible about his conversation with God when his country was at war. And God told him it was about to go from bad to worse! But isn't o…
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Hey Sister-Friend, When was the last time you checked your phone settings and saw the amount of time you spend on social media? Does that number shock you? Have you ever thought about how much social media takes from your life- time, energy, attention? Intimacy? Let's get real, and really honest, about the potential threats that social media plays …
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Come join the NEW community! You are not alone, sister. Join like-minded women from around the world, looking to encourage, inspire, and rebuild their marriage. www.facebook.com/groups/intimacyafterinfidelity Hey Friend, Have you ever searched for the "definition of cognitive dissonance"? I hadn't either- until I learned that was the phrase I neede…
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Come join the NEW community! Find accountability, laughter, and connection with Jesus-loving women just like you. You are not alone! www.facebook.com/groups/intimacyafterinfidelity Hey Friend, Do you find yourself fresh out of a confession about an affair? Are you overwhelmed with what you should be doing now? Everybody you might talk to has a diff…
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Come join the NEW community! Come laugh, learn, and connect with Jesus-loving women just like you. You are not alone <3 www.facebook.com/groups/intimacyafterinfidelity Friend, Growing up I claimed, I hate emotions! Silly contradiction, right? Well it played out in my life and marriage when I began to observe HE (hear, WE!) are emotionally immature …
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Come join the NEW community! Come laugh, learn, and connect with Jesus-loving women just like you. You are not alone <3 www.facebook.com/groups/intimacyafterinfidelity Hey Friend, I was told once, "You can't be upset at the results you don't have because of the work you didn't do." Wow! Although that advice was about business, I immediately saw the…
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Sister Friend, Are you struggling to rebuild trust with your husband? You're committed to your marriage, but you're not sure exactly what to do or how to keep growing? I remember facing difficult decisions, having hard conversations, and asking what would help us heal the best way possible. So in today's episode, I want to talk about rebuilding tru…
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Girlfriend! Grab your favorite (non-alcoholic) drink- I can't wait for you to meet my friend Ashley! She is a Sober Coach for people trying to break unhealthy drinking patterns, and she has a similar passion like me for helping women find true freedom in their life! What drew me to Ashley when we first met, was that we used similar language: addict…
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Hey Friend, Have you ever wondered what exactly a healthy marriage looks like, anyway? You know the movies are fake, but what's left for real then? Is there any way to really build a marriage strong enough to survive anything? I have some revelation for you today! Just like a tree has roots, a trunk, and leaves with fruit, your marriage can be root…
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Hey Friend, I am so excited for you to meet Darnell Wilson today! He currently serves as Director at Northeast Ohio Impact, unleashing the Gospel to local college students. We first met when he preached a sermon at my church on forgiveness and how Christians need to forgive and be forgiven. Today we continued the conversation in Zechariah, where we…
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Hey Friend, So maybe I convinced you in the last episode to seriously consider spending 10-15 hours a week with your spouse. How is that going for you so far? Would you love a little more support? I'm here today sharing 10 date ideas you may have never heard of or tried before! These are guaranteed to change things up, and they include both in-and-…
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Friend, Do you ever hear recommendations and think, there's NO way I could do that! I used to think that when someone told me- healthy marriage have couples that spend 10-15 hours a week together. This is intentional, face-to-face time where you can communicate and grow together. Cue all the excuses: kids, time, money, sleep! But then I got serious…
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Mama, True confession: there are still parts of the Bible that I do NOT want to read because I'm afraid of the shame and conviction creeping back up! Proverbs 7 was one of those that came up in my reading plan- all about the "immoral woman." BUT GOD met me even there! When I was willing to be open and take my emotions to Him, He showed me a beautif…
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Friend, We could all use a little more JOY in our life, wouldn't you agree? There are enough things fighting for our attention between social media, the news, and just hard things that enter our lives. You know a fruit of the Spirit is Joy, but have you ever wondered what it is and how do you get it? And maybe you've been in a season of hurt and pa…
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Hey there Sister! After wrapping up Episode 8, lamenting your circumstances, God revealed even more depth to me as I saw connections between Psalm 42, Psalm 43, and Psalm 77! I was so encouraged that I couldn't wait to share it with you too. After you've taken a shot at sitting in your own lament, you might be asking, NOW WHAT?! God still feels abs…
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Happy 4th of July Mama! Do you have party plans today? Are you gathering with friends and family? Or are you trying to avoid the crowds and have a quiet, peaceful day? Maybe your house feels like fireworks could explode any minute, so you're just trying to avoid any sparks. Can we talk for a minute about what you can control? Spoiler alert: it's yo…
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Hey sister, Are you in a season of really hard emotions? Do you find yourself using words like frustrated, discouraged, hopeless, and lonely? Be encouraged- you are not alone. There are so many other women feeling the same things, and people also felt that way in Scripture! Today, I walk you through a lament Psalm. We talk about what a lament is, h…
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Hello friend! Have you heard the cliche, "Marriage should be 50/50 with each person doing their part." Or maybe even, "Marriage is 100/100 with each person giving it their all!" How do you know which one is right? And what if at this moment, it's 100/0?! In this episode, I take a look at the question through what God says in Scripture. Join me in G…
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Hey sister! Have you ever realized how much time people spend, pretenting to be someone they're not? Many times it's in the public eye like politicians or on social media. But sometimes it's in our own lives. Do you feel you know who you really are? Do you know who God says He created you to be? I'm about to make bold statement: I do not believe yo…
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Hey girlfriend, Today I'm talking about feeling stuck. I spent a lot of years claiming I didn't know what to do, when in reality I was procrastinating and unmotivated to change. However, not all of those years were wasted. I still think back on 4 specific things I did because I was trying to get out of the affair, I just didn't know how. In this ep…
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