In this introductory episode of Healing Betrayed Families, host Morgan Ellsworth shares the vision behind the podcast and the personal and professional experiences that led to its creation. This episode centers on the often-overlooked reality that betrayal, whether through infidelity, addiction, secrecy, or relational rupture, impacts the entire family system, not just one individual or relationship.

Drawing from trauma-informed family systems care and lived experience, Morgan explains why acknowledgment, witnessing, and accountability are essential for healing. This podcast is designed to support betrayed partners, parents, children, and professionals who are navigating the complex and long-lasting effects of betrayal trauma.

Who this podcast is for:

• Betrayed partners seeking validation and support

  • Parents working toward accountability, repair, and reconnection
  • Teens and adult children experiencing parental betrayal
• • Clinicians, coaches, and caregivers supporting families through betrayal trauma

  What you can expect in future episodes:

• • Conversations on betrayal trauma, attachment, and family systems

  • Clinical insights alongside lived experience

  • Discussions on accountability, repair, and relational healing

  • A focus on restoring safety, agency, and dignity within families

  About the host:

  Morgan Ellsworth is a Marriage and Family Therapy graduate and Board Certified Coach with advanced training in trauma-informed care. She is certified through APSATS as a Certified Clinical Partner Specialist-Associate (CCPS-A) and Certified Partner Coach (CPC) and works with individuals and families impacted by betrayal trauma.

  Connect with Morgan @Healing.betrayed.families on Instagram or email her directly at morgan.ellsworth98@gmail.com

  Healing is not about rushing forgiveness or restoring appearances. It’s about restoring safety, agency, and dignity, one relationship at a time.

  Thank you for listening to Healing Betrayed Families.