Geoff Steurer, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

09/25/2025

Stop proving. Start providing.

After betrayal, it’s natural to want to prove you’re trustworthy again. You follow the rules, track your progress, and show evidence of change.

But proving can backfire. It can turn your partner into an audience—pressured to respond with gratitude or forgiveness before they’re ready.

The shift is this: trust isn’t what builds safety. Safety is what builds trust.

In our latest From Crisis to Connection episode, Jody and I talk about:
• Why proving feels transactional and stalls healing
• How providing safety removes pressure and calms the nervous system
• Why couples thrive when presence replaces performance

🎧 Listen now and download our free guide You, Me, Us: A Way Forward After Betrayal to learn the first steps to stop the cycle and start rebuilding connection.

Listen Here: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/podcasts/from-crisis-to-connection-with-geoff-jody-steurer/episodes/2149090350

Watch the episode on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/AhZdIIW3ma8

🎁 Download My Free Course: First Steps to Rebuilding Trust
If you’re navigating broken trust in your relationship, whether you’re the one who broke it or you’ve been deeply impacted by it, this free video course can help: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/freebie

📋Join me in the Courageous Together™ Program: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/courageous-together

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Betrayal trauma is different.Unlike other traumas, you’re still connected to the very person who caused the wound. You m...
09/24/2025

Betrayal trauma is different.

Unlike other traumas, you’re still connected to the very person who caused the wound. You may live with them, raise children with them, or depend on them emotionally and financially.

That’s why betrayal trauma can feel so confusing—it mixes care with pain, connection with fear, and safety with danger.

💡 In our work, we help betrayed partners make sense of this unique trauma so they can reclaim clarity, rebuild safety, and decide what healing looks like for them.

🎁 Download My Free Course: First Steps to Rebuilding Trust
If you’re navigating broken trust in your relationship, whether you’re the one who broke it or you’ve been deeply impacted by it, this free video course can help: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/freebie

📋Join me in the Courageous Together™ Program: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/courageous-together

Let’s Stay Connected:
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🎙️ Listen to the Latest ‘From Crisis to Connection’ Podcast Episode: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/podcasts/from-crisis-to-connection-with-geoff-jody-steurer/episodes/2149086386
Watch the latest podcast on YouTube

Betrayal is not a shared mistake. It is the choice of the one who broke the trust, and the responsibility for repair beg...
09/23/2025

Betrayal is not a shared mistake. It is the choice of the one who broke the trust, and the responsibility for repair begins there.

🎁 Download My Free Course: First Steps to Rebuilding Trust
If you’re navigating broken trust in your relationship, whether you’re the one who broke it or you’ve been deeply impacted by it, this free video course can help: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/freebie

📋Join me in the Courageous Together™ Program: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/courageous-together

Let’s Stay Connected:
🌍 Website: https://www.geoffsteurer.com
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🎙️ Listen to the Latest ‘From Crisis to Connection’ Podcast Episode: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/podcasts/from-crisis-to-connection-with-geoff-jody-steurer/episodes/2149086386
Watch the latest podcast on YouTube

09/20/2025

Do you feel behind in your recovery?

You look around and it seems like everyone else is moving forward—while you’re stuck, spinning, or slipping backward.

But here’s the truth: Healing isn’t linear. It’s layered. It’s indirect. And it’s happening even when it feels messy.

In our newest episode of From Crisis to Connection, Jody and I talk about:
• Why betrayed partners often feel like they’re starting from behind
• Why recovering partners feel like they’ll never do enough
• How couples together carry “couple shame” that erases past progress
• And why feeling behind may actually mean you’re right where you need to be

🎧 Listen Here: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/podcasts/from-crisis-to-connection-with-geoff-jody-steurer/episodes/2149086386

Watch the episode on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/4CTRpeHyL2Q

🎁 Download My Free Course: First Steps to Rebuilding Trust
If you’re navigating broken trust in your relationship, whether you’re the one who broke it or you’ve been deeply impacted by it, this free video course can help: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/freebie

📋Join me in the Courageous Together™ Program: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/courageous-together

Let’s Stay Connected:
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I’m excited to announce that I’ll be speaking at the Annual S. A. Lifeline Conference on November 7–8, 2025.My session, ...
09/15/2025

I’m excited to announce that I’ll be speaking at the Annual S. A. Lifeline Conference on November 7–8, 2025.

My session, The Healing Couples Framework: Rebuilding Trust Through Everyday Recovery, will offer a trauma-informed path for couples to move forward together after betrayal. Instead of healing in isolation, I’ll share how everyday recovery actions—done with relational awareness—can restore safety, rebuild trust, and strengthen connection.

Registration is now open! Use my code GSteurer10off to save $10 on your ticket.
👉 Learn more and register today: https://whova.com/portal/registration/JE32BvD9ggkzdg4q9T2z/?mc_cid=e860d47706

🎁 Download My Free Course: First Steps to Rebuilding Trust
If you’re navigating broken trust in your relationship, whether you’re the one who broke it or you’ve been deeply impacted by it, this free video course can help: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/freebie

📋Join me in the Courageous Together™ Program: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/courageous-together

Let’s Stay Connected:
🌍 Website: https://www.geoffsteurer.com
📩 Subscribe to My Email List: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/newsletter-opt-in-social-media
🎙️ Listen to the Latest ‘From Crisis to Connection’ Podcast Episode: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/podcasts/from-crisis-to-connection-with-geoff-jody-steurer/episodes/2149081754?cid=262e3f00-bb06-4b0a-8c56-6b5320a83fa2
Watch the latest podcast on YouTube: Who Goes First in Recovery?

09/13/2025

Have you ever noticed how explanations after betrayal can sound like excuses?

The betrayed partner feels dismissed.

The unfaithful partner feels shut down.

And the cycle just keeps repeating.

In our latest From Crisis to Connection episode, Jody and I talk about:
• Why accountability must come before explanation
• How betrayal blindness keeps betrayed partners minimizing their pain
• What recovering partners can do instead of defending their story
• A clear order of repair that creates safety and trust

Listen Here: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/podcasts/from-crisis-to-connection-with-geoff-jody-steurer/episodes/2149081754?cid=262e3f00-bb06-4b0a-8c56-6b5320a83fa2

Watch the episode on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/aLvKktbzP14

🎁 Download My Free Course: First Steps to Rebuilding Trust
If you’re navigating broken trust in your relationship, whether you’re the one who broke it or you’ve been deeply impacted by it, this free video course can help: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/freebie

📋Join me in the Courageous Together™ Program: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/courageous-together

Let’s Stay Connected:
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Long-term healing and recovery is full of opposites.For example, allowing ourselves to feel pain is completely counterin...
09/10/2025

Long-term healing and recovery is full of opposites.

For example, allowing ourselves to feel pain is completely counterintuitive. The list goes on, but most of what we naturally do won't help us get the relief we're seeking.

Stay open to the opposites and opposition. You might find the very thing you need to heal.

🎁 Download My Free Course: First Steps to Rebuilding Trust
If you’re navigating broken trust in your relationship, whether you’re the one who broke it or you’ve been deeply impacted by it, this free video course can help: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/freebie

📋Join me in the Courageous Together™ Program: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/courageous-together

Let’s Stay Connected:
🌍 Website: https://www.geoffsteurer.com
📩 Subscribe to My Email List: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/newsletter-opt-in-social-media
🎙️ Listen to the Latest ‘From Crisis to Connection’ Podcast Episode: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/podcasts/from-crisis-to-connection-with-geoff-jody-steurer/episodes/2149081754?cid=262e3f00-bb06-4b0a-8c56-6b5320a83fa2
Watch the latest podcast on YouTube: Who Goes First in Recovery?

Sometimes marriages have to end in divorce. Of course, no one wants this when they start out with hopes and dreams of a ...
09/08/2025

Sometimes marriages have to end in divorce. Of course, no one wants this when they start out with hopes and dreams of a loving marriage and family.

When marriages end, it's common to believe that you'll feel immediate relief. While this can certainly happen in some cases, it's more common to have the relief happen over time.

Even if divorce was the right thing and necessary, you're still coping with so much loss, grief, and adjusting that often surprises you. Be gentle on yourself and those around you as you let our your long exhale.

🎁 Download My Free Course: First Steps to Rebuilding Trust
If you’re navigating broken trust in your relationship, whether you’re the one who broke it or you’ve been deeply impacted by it, this free video course can help: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/freebie

📋Join me in the Courageous Together™ Program: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/courageous-together

Let’s Stay Connected:
🌍 Website: https://www.geoffsteurer.com
📩 Subscribe to My Email List: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/newsletter-opt-in-social-media
🎙️ Listen to the Latest ‘From Crisis to Connection’ Podcast Episode: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/podcasts/from-crisis-to-connection-with-geoff-jody-steurer/episodes/2149081754?cid=262e3f00-bb06-4b0a-8c56-6b5320a83fa2
Watch the latest podcast on YouTube: Who Goes First in Recovery?

09/05/2025

After betrayal, many couples get stuck in a painful waiting game. The betrayed partner wants proof of safety before risking vulnerability, while the recovering partner waits for reassurance before stepping forward. Both feel paralyzed, and the relationship stalls.

In this episode, Geoff and Jody break down how each partner can move forward without waiting for the other to go first. They explore:
• The difference between individual healing and relational repair
• Why betrayed partners often freeze and how honesty becomes the first courageous step
• Why recovering partners hesitate and how leaning into discomfort builds trust
• How both partners can create momentum by taking small, authentic steps

You’ll hear how courage looks different for each partner, and how choosing to move—rather than waiting—creates the foundation for healing and reconnection.

Listen Here: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/podcasts/from-crisis-to-connection-with-geoff-jody-steurer/episodes/2149081754?cid=262e3f00-bb06-4b0a-8c56-6b5320a83fa2

Watch the episode on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVcdBZpH-PE&t=234s

🎁 Download My Free Course: First Steps to Rebuilding Trust
If you’re navigating broken trust in your relationship, whether you’re the one who broke it or you’ve been deeply impacted by it, this free video course can help: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/freebie

📋Join me in the Courageous Together™ Program: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/courageous-together

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Being human means experiencing some strong and, oftentimes, unwanted feelings.Here's a few common ones:✔️ Anger✔️ Lust✔️...
09/03/2025

Being human means experiencing some strong and, oftentimes, unwanted feelings.

Here's a few common ones:
✔️ Anger
✔️ Lust
✔️ Jealousy
✔️ Fear
✔️ Resentment
✔️ Paranoia

Did you know that you don't have to do anything with these strong feelings?

Part of being an adult is being able to feel something and NOT immediately do something about it. Children don't usually have this option. They feel and then they immediately react.

There are entire books written on how to improve our ability to stay nonreactive in the face of strong emotion, so I'm not going to attempt to simplify this on social media.

But, I'd love to hear what's helped you - comment below and share what helps stay centered in the face of strong emotions.

🎁 Download My Free Course: First Steps to Rebuilding Trust
If you’re navigating broken trust in your relationship, whether you’re the one who broke it or you’ve been deeply impacted by it, this free video course can help: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/freebie

📋Join me in the Courageous Together™ Program: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/courageous-together

Let’s Stay Connected:
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🎙️ Listen to the Latest ‘From Crisis to Connection’ Podcast Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ncMIgNX2AhKIikORrn2xX?si=ysEuSfu9RrumXyvs53k3pg&nd=1&dlsi=9f4d4de11d624e4c

Did you know that Dr. John Gottman found that most couples have a handful of issues they'll never resolve. That's right....
09/02/2025

Did you know that Dr. John Gottman found that most couples have a handful of issues they'll never resolve. That's right...never fully resolve.

This can be depressing or encouraging.

Initially it seems depressing to not get the change you hoped for in your partner. However, over time, it can be a relief to realize that you don't have to change them and they don't have to change you.

Instead, you can use your energy to learn more about each other, honor your differences, help each other get what they need, and truly value them as a unique individual.

When couples do this difficult, but important work, they actually find more flexibility in their relationship and feel more valued and connected.

🎁 Download My Free Course: First Steps to Rebuilding Trust
If you’re navigating broken trust in your relationship, whether you’re the one who broke it or you’ve been deeply impacted by it, this free video course can help: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/freebie

📋Join me in the Courageous Together™ Program: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/courageous-together

Let’s Stay Connected:
🌍 Website: https://www.geoffsteurer.com
📩 Subscribe to My Email List: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/newsletter-opt-in-social-media
🎙️ Listen to the Latest ‘From Crisis to Connection’ Podcast Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ncMIgNX2AhKIikORrn2xX?si=ysEuSfu9RrumXyvs53k3pg&nd=1&dlsi=9f4d4de11d624e4c

One of the common protests I've heard in my office over the past 20+ years is when a spouse says something like, "I wasn...
08/28/2025

One of the common protests I've heard in my office over the past 20+ years is when a spouse says something like, "I wasn't doing anything and they just...."

Now, before you DM with me all of the reasons this doesn't apply to you, hear me out 😀

There are absolutely times when it's truly one-sided. Affairs, addictions, abuse, and abandonment are 100% individual choice and require individual responsibility.

I'm talking about the regular interactions we all have with our partners. We impact each other in each interaction and even between interactions as we brace ourselves for the next interaction.

One of the fastest ways to de-escalate conflict is to care deeply about the way you're impacting your partner.

We all have an impact and the faster you can own yours, the sooner you'll create conditions for connection.

🎁 Download My Free Course: First Steps to Rebuilding Trust
If you’re navigating broken trust in your relationship, whether you’re the one who broke it or you’ve been deeply impacted by it, this free video course can help: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/freebie

📋Join me in the Courageous Together™ Program: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/courageous-together

Let’s Stay Connected:
🌍 Website: https://www.geoffsteurer.com
📩 Subscribe to My Email List: https://www.geoffsteurer.com/newsletter-opt-in-social-media
🎙️ Listen to the Latest ‘From Crisis to Connection’ Podcast Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ncMIgNX2AhKIikORrn2xX?si=ysEuSfu9RrumXyvs53k3pg&nd=1&dlsi=9f4d4de11d624e4c

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