Join us as we explore this topic in detail to uncover the connection between trauma and marital problems. We will answer your questions and give insight into the role it plays as well as how to recognize issues in your marriage that are directly related. We dive into Michael's life to reveal the role that trauma played in his addictive behaviors that resulted in marital strain and damage to the relationship. If you or your spouse are struggling with addictive behavior, this episode can really shed some light on getting to the root of it.

To contact us, email us at Shana@ShanaStrange.net

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• (00:00:12) - Crazy Day in the Life
• (00:00:51) - The Healing of An Addict
• (00:02:05) - How Trauma Affects Your Marriage
• (00:07:39) - James and Carl on Poverty Growing Up
• (00:12:51) - "I'm Going To Heaven In My Family"
• (00:13:08) - The Trauma of Child Sexual Abuse
• (00:13:24) - What is Trauma?
• (00:16:46) - Drug Abuse and Sexual Addiction
• (00:22:55) - Sexual Addiction in the Military
• (00:26:26) - How Sexual Addictions Play Into the Marriage
• (00:32:01) - What An Addict Needs To Know About Adrenaline
• (00:37:26) - In the Elevator With Alcoholics
• (00:39:10) - March is Mental Health Awareness Month
• (00:40:37) - The Suicide Rate of Men
• (00:45:54) - Veteran Suicides
• (00:49:31) - "What Have You Let Go Of Your Marriage?"
• (00:51:44) - Gaslighting
• (00:56:33) - How to Get Out Of Depression

The weight of betrayal in a marraige is crushing and life-changing for the victim. In an instant, life is forever changed and the innocence of the trust you once knew can never be fully regained. We know this unfortunate truth all too well. But, God can be found in the ruins of a broken marriage and He is more than ready and able to help you rebuild trust, repair the damage and ultimately heal your marriage.

This episode is from the viewpoint of the betrayed spouse and Shana gives insight and truths to help anyone going through infidelity and betrayal.

When God is in the middle of your story, you always have hope!

Contact us at Shana@ShanaStrange.net

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• (00:00:15) - Episode 2
• (00:01:50) - Blindsided by Betrayal
• (00:03:32) - How I Should've handled the PTSD in my Marriage
• (00:07:51) - The Affair That Hurt My Marriage
• (00:11:03) - The Moment I Knew He Was Considering Suicide
• (00:15:10) - What I Remember Of The Day I Was Caught
• (00:16:11) - Married Veteran on His Affair
• (00:18:37) - The PTSD Survivor Who Saved His Life
• (00:22:49) - The best place to live
• (00:23:11) - Married Couple's Suicide Attempt
• (00:26:55) - What I Did To Stop Worrying About My Marriage
• (00:31:50) - God Tells Elisha to Dig the Ditches
• (00:33:12) - The Prodigal Love Letter
• (00:38:07) - The Secret To A Good Marriage
• (00:38:32) - One Year Later: What's It Been Like For You
• (00:42:12) - Reveal: The Trauma of Trust
• (00:46:16) - How To Deal With Anxiety When You've Been Betrayed
• (00:51:28) - Married Sex Addicts Talk About Their Issues
• (00:54:28) - How To Win A Cheater's Love
• (00:58:16) - "Love Is Always a Risk"
• (00:59:35) - How To Forgive Someone Who Has PTSD
• (01:04:23) - How To Tell Someone You Are an Alcoholic Sex Addict
• (01:09:23) - Pray for Me
• (01:10:52) - Blessed Week 2

What happens when the fairytale fades and you're left with the ashes of betrayal, addiction and heartbreak? In this raw and redemptive first episode of The Marriage Altar, Michael & Shana open up about the painful beginnings of their story-and the powerful restoration only God could bring.

This episode is more than a testimony-it's a declaration of hope. Michael and Shana walk through their darkest moments, from addiction and secrecy to the devastation of betrayal...but that's not the end. Through grace, faith and unwavering pursuit of healing, God turned their pain into a platform.

If your marriage feels broken beyond repair, you are invited to listen. This is the beginning of a podcast built for couples who need restoration, healing and real answers through Christ.

For more information about our marriage coaching, contact us at Shana@ShanaStrange.net.

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• (00:00:15) - THE MARRIAGE ALARM Podcast
• (00:02:15) - How I Met My Soulmate on Match.com
• (00:06:26) - How I Knew I Was Ready To Marry My Wife On
• (00:08:50) - How My Love Got Engaged At 21
• (00:12:00) - The Marriage Alarm
• (00:17:00) - A Vet Reveals He Was In A Relationship With Another Woman
• (00:21:11) - Veteran on How He Almost Killed Himself
• (00:26:06) - The Man Who Almost Murdered Himself
• (00:31:37) - How I Left My Wife With a Loaded Gun
• (00:35:48) - One of my best friends came to the Lord after a traumatic experience
• (00:40:21) - Receiving the Prodigal Back Home
• (00:43:55) - Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Risky Behavior
• (00:46:38) - My Experiencing ptsd in the Military
• (00:49:22) - How To Cope With An Afflicted Wife
• (00:53:55) - Wonders of the World: Accountability and Coaching
• (00:58:15) - Veterans on VA Suicide Crisis Podcast
• (01:03:22) - Happy Memorial Day to Gold Star Families