Most people get it wrong when they talk about the betrayal recovery journey. In this episode, we zoom out and take a high-level view of the affair-recovery journey, filling you in on everything you need to know. Recovering from infidelity and affairs is tough. But it’s not just a catastrophe. It’s an initiation. An initiation by fire that burns away all illusions and leaves you with a choice. To step into your power, come back home to yourself, and reclaim everything you let go of along the way, or bury your head back in the sand and either cut and run or move ahead, pretending that things are fine. Using the story of The Matrix as a guide, Lora walks you through your initiation into reality, making the choice between the red pill and the blue pill, overcoming defeat and frustration along the way, and stepping fully and proudly into yourself and your truth as The One who has the power to create herself and her life anew. Top Takeaways: The power and process of Initiation, whether or not that initiation is desired, and how to rise to the occasion, see the truth, and wake to a new reality. Why divorce, leaving the cheater, or moving back into a state of “pretend normal” doesn’t heal the betrayal wound and leads to long-term consequences. Combatting feelings of frustration and defeat so you can continue to learn and grow in confidence and skill. The difference between internal and external validation, claiming yourself as The One versus having someone tell you that you are The One and stepping fully into your greatness. Are you ready to Rise Up & Reign as the Divine Queen of your Life? Work individually with Lora or complete her online Rise Up & Reign Affair Recovery Program in the privacy of your own home. Learn more at www.AffairRecoveryForWomen.com   About Lora Attorney, speaker, and Burnout & Betrayal Recovery Coach, Lora Cheadle believes that betrayal uncovers the truth of what’s possible when we stop focusing on what was done to us and start showing up unapologetically for ourselves. She helps women rebuild their identity and self-worth after infidelity so they can reclaim (or find for the very first time) their confidence, clarity, and connection to source and create their own kind of happily ever after.   Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this podcast! Take charge of your mental health and get 10% off your first month of therapy at https://BetterHelp.com/FLAUNT   READY TO START A BETTER CHAPTER? Step into the future you’ve always dreamed of with the power of transformative rituals with the Mindful Subscription Box. Get a monthly box full of crystals, aromatherapy, and other spiritual tools worth $120. Get the high-quality gems, crystals, oils, and mindfulness tools for self-care that truly works. It’s a monthly dose of self-love delivered right to your door! Use Discount Code LORA25 for 25% off your order!    Get the support you need to find your footing, begin making sense of it all, and feel better fast. As an attorney, betrayal recovery expert, and survivor of infidelity, I can help you find the clarity and confidence to create a life that you love on the other side of betrayal. Book Your Session Here: https://calendly.com/loras-schedule/coaching-session   #surviveinfidelity #healingjourney #thematrix #redpillbluepill #InfidelityRecovery  #RelationshipHealing #SelfWorth #BetrayalRecovery  #HealthyRelationships #PersonalGrowth  #lifecoaching #Relationships #initiation #invitationtothrive #illusionshattered #UnderstandingInfidelity  #BetrayalSupport  #PodcastCommunity  #CheatingRecovery  #cheating #infidelity #affairrecovery #saveyourmarriage #savingyourmarriage #relationshipadvice