What is Mental Margins?
At Mental Health Rewritten, we’re known for immersive storytelling—episodes that weave together real-life narratives, systemic critique, and clinical insight. But we also know that sometimes, diving into a full episode can feel like a lot. That’s why we created Mental Margins.
These bite-sized audio experiences are designed to be accessible, digestible, and deeply human. They distill the essence of longer episodes into impactful moments that stay with you long after the episode ends.
This Week: The Devastation of Betrayal Trauma
In this week’s Mental Margins, we shine a light on one of the most devastating yet often misunderstood forms of trauma: betrayal trauma.
Dr. Alexandra Katehakis walks us through the internal collapse many experience when a partner’s secret life comes to light—sometimes after decades of marriage. It's not just the betrayal of trust—it's the betrayal of reality.
Dr. Justin Dodson breaks down how betrayal is not always about physical acts. Sometimes, it’s in the blurred lines: pornography, flirtation, emotional distance. Each couple defines it differently—but the pain is universally human.
Whether you’ve experienced betrayal yourself, supported someone who has, or are simply seeking to understand the psychology behind it, this episode offers a compassionate, expert-informed space to reflect, feel, and learn.
Why It Matters
Betrayal trauma is not just a relationship issue—it’s a mental health issue. It can mimic PTSD, rupture identity, and leave survivors questioning everything: their past, their partner, even themselves. This Mental Margins episode gives that trauma a name, a language, and a path forward.
🎧 Listen to Mental Margins: Betrayal Trauma now. It might only take a few minutes—but it could change how you understand trust, trauma, and healing.
Dominic Lawson
Dominic Lawson is a 24x award-winning podcast host, producer, and editor based in Memphis,
Tennessee. A U.S. Army veteran, he studied business administration at National American
University before discovering his passion for podcasting in 2016. That year, he launched "The
Startup Life Podcast," providing listeners with insights into building businesses and advancing in
their careers. Throughout the show's run, Lawson interviewed notable figures such as Marc
Randolph, co-founder and first CEO of Netflix, and Tom Golisano, founder and chairman of
Paychex.
In 2021, Lawson joined Meadows Behavioral Healthcare as a podcast producer, editor, and
host. He took the helm of the "Beyond Theory" podcast, facilitating in-depth conversations with
experts in mental health and addiction recovery. His innovative approach led to the launch of
"Recovery Replay" in April 2022, a groundbreaking podcast that chronicles personal recovery
stories from three distinct perspectives.
Demonstrating his versatility, Lawson introduced the "Black Is America" podcast on February 1,
2022, shedding light on lesser-known African American figures and narratives. The podcast
garnered significant acclaim, earning multiple awards, including the 2023 Webby Award for Best
Podcast-Individual Episode.
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