290 | From Secrecy to Surrender: Healing After Betrayal, Shame, and the Choices We Hide | Special Guest, Kristina Joy Robertson

What happens when the secrets we carry finally come into the light?

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Kristina Joy Robertson, and together we share an honest, faith-filled conversation about healing after betrayal, shame, and the choices we never thought we’d talk about out loud.

Kristina bravely shares her story of walking through a seven-year affair that began during a season of deep grief after miscarriage. What started as a coping mechanism slowly turned into an addiction—one she couldn’t break without help. Through counseling, accountability, and a powerful retreat experience, Kristina reached a turning point that led to confession, surrender, and spiritual renewal.

Together, we talk about the temptation to stay hidden, the fear of telling the truth, and the freedom that comes when we finally choose the light.

This episode is for the woman who is asking: Can God really heal this? Is forgiveness possible after what I’ve done? What if my story disqualifies me from peace, love, or purpose?

We cover:

• Why forcing healing doesn’t work—and how surrender changes everything
• The spiritual and emotional cost of secrecy and shame
• What confession, counseling, and community actually look like in real life
• Rebuilding trust with yourself, with God, and in your relationships
• How faith-based practices like Scripture, journaling, and prayer support deep healing
• Why your story—no matter how messy—can become a source of hope for others

We close the conversation with a shared heart for creating safe, faith-centered spaces where women can stop hiding, start healing, and remember who they are in Christ. 🤍

You are not too far gone. 🤍

You are not defined by your worst decision. 🤍

And you do not have to walk this road alone.

Get in touch with Kristina: 

Podcast: Intimacy After Infidelity

Website: kristinajoycoaching.com

Instagram: @kristinajoycoaching

🚨 Ready to begin real healing after abortion? The Abortion Recovery Roadmap Course + Group Coaching Program is a Christ-centered, step-by-step program designed to help you process grief, confront shame, and experience freedom with God — at a pace that feels safe and supported.

Inside the Roadmap, you’ll find:

• Guided teachings rooted in Scripture
• Space to process your story without pressure
• Tools to help you move from avoidance to peace
• Ongoing support so you’re not walking alone

✨ Join the Abortion Recovery Roadmap If what you heard in today’s episode stirred something in you, that may be your invitation. 👉 Join the course here: https://brittanypoppe.com/roadmap

✨ Want to work 1:1 with me?

Schedule an Abortion Recovery Coaching Call—we’ll talk through where you’re feeling stuck and what it could look like to finally start moving forward with God.

👉 brittanypoppe.com/coaching

✨ Support the Podcast

Do you love our content and want to support our ministry? Head to Buy Me a Coffee to submit a gift to the ministry! Proceeds from Buy Me a Coffee go directly to operating costs for the podcast - we appreciate your support more than you know! 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/brittanypoppe

📖 Need a safe place to start? Download my Permission to Grieve Devotional—a free guide to help you process your pain through God’s truth. 👉 brittanypoppe.com/freebie

🤍 Looking for safe, faith-based community? Come join us inside the Abortion Recovery for Christian Women Facebook group—we’re waiting to welcome you with open arms. 👉 facebook.com/groups/abortionrecoveryforchristianwomen

💌 Want weekly encouragement and healing tips straight to your inbox? Sign up for the newsletter and get hope & peace sent to you every week. 👉 brittanypoppe.com/newsletter