Quiet Wisdom

23/08/2026

Experiencing brain fog? Chronic cortisol hampers the clarity of the prefrontal cortex and over time leaves short term memory, focus and decision making under resourced. Dr Caroline Leaf advocates for better sleep and a hard wind down at the end of the day. Read the article and try a different bedtime routine.

The blank, slow, can't-find-the-word feeling is usually sustained stress sitting on your thinking brain. Lower the load and the fog lifts, here's why the powders never touched it.

17/08/2026

This month, my husband Steve and I presented at Dapto Anglican Church on the topic of sexual integrity and betrayal trauma. Honestly, it's been a journey getting to the place where we can serve together like this. We shared some of our own story and shed light on the the hidden pain and shame of sexual brokenness - in both the betrayer and betrayed. My efforts focused on helping helpers in the church be safe for women experiencing betrayal. You can see my slides by clicking on the link below.

As a result, some people (betrayed men and women) understood for the first time what their experience had been and now have language for their pain. Conversations were opened about how better to support congregation members in this space and about personal needs. It was a precious and tender time.

If your church is open to having us present on this topic, feel free to pass on my email address to your church leaders. Steve and I would love to chat about how we can help.

27/07/2026

Reclaim your Confidence course starting August 17.
If you’ve been impacted by your husband’s betrayal, this support group is a safe space to gain hope and practical tools for healing with other women who get it. Message me for more details.

18/07/2026

Money troubles often accompany the betrayal experience. Women who separate and divorce are much more likely than men to suffer financial hardship. In Australia, 35% of younger divorced women were living on incomes below the Henderson poverty line, compared with substantially lower rates for younger divorced men. Older divorced women fared even worse, with more than half (over 50%) living on low incomes (Australian Institute of Family Studies).

In this practical and inspiring conversation with Genene Wilson, we discuss this reality and how women can better prepare themselves financially when the relationship is shaky or ending.

Confident Again · Episode

17/07/2026

Seasoned APSATS coach and presenter, Bonny Logsdon Burns, will be leading two get-togethers in Australia for women healing from intimate betrayal. Choose Geelong, Vic, or Glasshouse Mountains, Qld, for this time of teaching, reflection and connection. Contact details at the bottom of the image.

01/07/2026

Abuse isn’t always a bruise. Sometimes it’s the slow erosion of your reality.

Listen to this episode with David and Noni Yates on the "A" word and why it makes a different to use accurate language when speaking of behaviours and attitudes that support a secret life.

(Links to the episode in the comments)

09/06/2026

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14/05/2026

Kylie's straight talk about damaging things people at church say to survivors of domestic violence parallels the experience of betrayed partners. Read, be outraged, weep, and learn 😭🤯😠😲🙏

So many women* have suffered hurt and harm at the hands of an abusive husband only to be further shamed and damaged when they present to their church for help. Talking with a victim about the trauma of their domestic abuse is the equivalent of undertaking interpersonal / emotional / psychological su...

14/05/2026

Self-care can feel like more pressure - one more thing to add to my to-do list. What if self care meant leaning more intentionally into moments of peace and calm - sunshine on your back, light in the clouds, the smell of a baby's hair?

Listen to my latest episode with Coach Kendra Lee
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2574807/episodes/19138713