In today's episode, we're tackling a vital topic that touches the lives of many—building healthy relationships after experiencing gaslighting. Whether you've been directly affected or know someone who has, this episode is designed to offer support, understanding, and actionable advice to help navigate the path to healthier interpersonal connections.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The Importance of Support Networks: Discover how to cultivate a circle of friends and allies who uplift and validate you, providing the opposite of your gaslighting experiences.
• Self-Care and Validation Techniques: Learn strategies to prioritize your well-being and reclaim your sense of self-worth, essential steps in healing from past Trauma.
• Navigating New Relationships: Gain insights on how to form and maintain relationships that are respectful, mutual, and healthy—what to look for and how to foster these connections.
• The Role of Continuous Growth: Understand the ongoing nature of healing and Personal Development, and why engaging in Therapy or regular self-reflection is crucial for long-term recovery.

In this episode of “Let's Talk About Love, Sex, and Infidelity,” I delve deep into the process of rebuilding trust in yourself and others after gaslighting. We'll explore how to establish a supportive network, prioritize your emotional health, and engage in new relationships with confidence and Clarity. Each step is a move towards not just surviving, but thriving after adversity.

Tune in to this empowering episode to start your journey toward healthier relationships and a fuller, more authentic life. Don't forget to subscribe for more insightful discussions on love, sex, and everything in between.

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Todd Creager, LCSW, LMFT

Todd is a sex expert and therapist in Huntington Beach.  He provides relationship counseling to couples throughout Orange County including Irvine, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, Seal Beach and Long Beach.  (714) 848-2288.

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Todd Creager Todd Creager, LCSW, LMFT

Todd Creager is a marriage and sex therapist who helps couples create loving and passionate long-term relationships. He also is well known for helping couples heal from infidelity. He attributes his success to his ability to understand and help the client understand the deeper factors that block love and connection and contribute to self-sabotage. This understanding is followed up by healing processes that can unleash the innate potential of each partner. He is certified in EMDR, a trauma treatment that helps people move on from past difficult memories. He is the author of the highly acclaimed book, The Long Hot Marriage, and the Amazon bestseller- Love, Sex and Karaoke- 52 ways to Ignite Your Love Life. He newest video program titled Healing Infidelity from the Inside Out is a powerful, relationship-shifting experience for couples who want to heal from this challenging crisis. He has been a guest on numerous news shows about marriage and passion, been a therapist on the Oprah Winfrey Network’s show- Unfaithful and been on Playboy radio as well as other media appearances. Lastly- for twelve years he was a professor at USC teaching graduate students in subjects such as Human Sexuality, Psychological Theory, Leadership and Diversity.