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Romantic Betrayal with Dr. Merissa Ferrara Elisei | Episode 141

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Ron and Kristin sit down with award-winning professor and betrayal expert Dr. Merissa Ferrara Elisei to break down one of the most emotionally charged topics: romantic betrayal.

From why people cheat to why it hurts so badly — and why some stay while others walk — Merissa explains the psychology, biology, and communication patterns behind heartbreak. The episode is entertaining, eye-opening, and surprisingly relatable.

What We Cover:

The most overlooked forms of betrayal

Why people cheat

Why betrayal feels physically painful

Why reactions vary (anger, shutdown, detective…

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