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The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
I was the other woman for five years. He was married. It wasn't the plan — but it happened, and it changed everything about how I see love, relationships, and myself. The Scarlet Edit is my podcast. I started it because I was tired of carrying my story in silence and I knew I wasn't the only one. This is where I talk about affairs, infidelity, cheating, divorce, and starting over — without shame, without the moral lectures, and without pretending that love and relationships fit into the neat…
Episodes
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
Why I Never Called My Boyfriend During Our Entire Affair
I never randomly called my boyfriend during our entire relationship. Not because he told me not to—it just became normal. I also never saw him on weekends…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
Monica Lewinsky's Story: Power, Betrayal & Starting Over
I'm launching my new signature series, Affairs Through the Ages, and I couldn't think of a better way to kick it off than with arguably the biggest affair of…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
The Sexual Conversations That Prevent Affairs: Understanding Kink & Communication
What if the things you want in the bedroom aren't as extreme as you think? Certified sex and relationship coach Amanda Dames breaks down the kink spectrum—from…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
Dating Separated Men: When Is He Ready After Divorce? (Women in Their 40s Weigh In)
Should you date a separated man? Is dating during divorce a red flag? How long should someone be single after a long marriage before dating again? In this…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater? Why This Common Phrase is Wrong
In this solo episode, I challenge one of the most commonly repeated relationship mantras: "once a cheater, always a cheater." Drawing from research and my…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
Why He Likes Your Stories But Never Texts You Back
Welcome back — and welcome to the first solo episode of 2026. I'm kicking off the year with two things: where The Scarlet Edit is headed in 2026 based entirely…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
Best of 2025: Infidelity, Divorce, and the Courage to Start Over
It’s officially a new year, and instead of predictions or resolutions, I wanted to do something different. In this episode, I’m sharing a curated Best of 2025…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
Why You Should Make an Annual Playlist (And How It Can Change the Way You Reflect on Your Life)
Merry Christmas, and Happy Hanukkah! This episode of The Scarlet Edit is here for you whenever you need it — today, next week, or months from now. In this…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
Why Infidelity Isn’t About You — A Psychic Medium on Cheating, Energy, and Self-Worth
In this deeply expansive conversation, I sit down with psychic medium June Edward, whose life was forever changed after a literal death during a medical…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
When Is It My Turn? Navigating Loneliness & Desire | A Real Conversation About Single Life
The holidays can feel magical… and a little heartbreaking when you’re building a life on your own. In this episode, I’m talking honestly about single season in…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
Do You Need a Prenup? This Attorney Says Yes
Prenuptial agreements get a bad rap — but they shouldn’t. In this week’s episode, I sit down with California family law attorney and “Prenup Queen” Deveney…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
Feeling Drained by Negativity? Here’s How to Reset Your Energy and Thrive in 2026.
Why I’m Letting Go of Every Negative Thought This Month In this bonus episode, I talk about what triggered today’s mindset shift, why fear keeps showing up…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
Tired of Settling? Why It’s Okay to Want a Boyfriend Who Truly Values You.
This week’s solo episode lands on Thanksgiving, and honestly, I’m feeling exceptionally grateful. The Scarlet Edit has now reached listeners in 52 countries…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
Reclaiming Your Power After Narcissistic Abuse: Self-Worth, Femininity & Choosing Yourself | Melise Watts
What does it look like when a woman finally sees the narcissistic abuse she's been living in — and decides she's done? In this episode of The Scarlet Edit, I…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
How to Make a New Space Feel Like Home When You're Starting Over
This one wasn't planned, and you can tell. I sat down to record a polished solo episode and instead gave you a full tour of my brand new studio, dog hair and…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
Why Affairs Happen: Core Wounds, Self-Worth & the Psychology of Infidelity with Christina Ketchen
Why do people have affairs — even good people in relationships that look fine from the outside? And what happens to everyone involved when infidelity blows a…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
Widowed with 4 Kids, Then Trapped by a Narcissist
In this episode, I sit down with Julie Barth, who lost her husband to stage four pancreatic cancer when her four children were still young — the youngest was…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
Dating After Divorce: Deal Breakers, Intimacy & Keeping Love Alive
I sit down with Dr. Robin Buckley, executive coach, psychologist, and author of Marriage Incorporated, who has been divorced twice herself and now coaches…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
What 15 Months of Solo Travel Taught Me About Love & Self-Worth
I just moved to Arizona after 15 months of traveling the world solo, and I'm finally building a home studio for The Scarlet Edit. In this solo episode, I talk…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
20 Years Married to a Narcissist: Serial Cheating, Coercive Control & Getting Out
I sit down with Lisa Johnson, co-founder of Been There Got Out, a domestic violence advocate and high-conflict divorce strategist who spent 20 years married to…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
100 Episodes and Counting: My Round Two Podcast Journey That Led to The Scarlet Edit
100 episodes. Countless stories. One powerful evolution. In this special milestone episode, I look back at the journey that started with Round Two and led to…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
The Role of Shame in Divorce, Affairs, and Betrayal | Dr. Zoe Shaw
Why does shame after infidelity feel so different from other kinds of shame? Why can't you just "be vulnerable" and make it go away? And why does it keep you…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
Polyamory Inside a 16-Year Marriage: Jealousy, Freedom & Honesty
I talk with Mike Messeroff, a personal freedom coach who has been married for 16 years and polyamorous with his wife for the last seven. His wife brought up…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
Heartbreak Anthems: Music for Moving On | The Scarlet Edit Listener's Breakup Playlist
I couldn’t resist dropping a bonus episode today because our community created something amazing. I asked listeners on Instagram for their favorite breakup…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
Divorced 3 Times: Shame, Stigma & Starting Over with Leah Mazur
I sit down with Leah Mazur, founder of Mindfully Ready and The Next Chapter, who has been divorced three times — and instead of hiding from that, she built a…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
The Courage to Leave: Divorce, Affairs & Starting Over
In this bonus episode, I talk about courage — not the inspirational poster version, but the kind that doesn't feel brave while you're living it. I share how a…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
The Truth About Affairs: Sexless Marriages, Emotional Validation, and Modern Love
Why do people cheat? And what happens when an entire company is built around making it easier? In this episode of The Scarlet Edit, I sit down with Paul…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
Unity, Division, and the America We’ve Become | Remembering 9/11 & Charlie Kirk
I was 24 years old on 9/11. Like so many Americans, I’ll never forget where I was, what I saw, or how it felt to come together with neighbors and strangers in…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
The Friendship Breakup Guide: Letting Go & Moving On
Friendships evolve, change, and sometimes end — and it can hit harder than we expect. In this bonus episode of The Scarlet Edit, I share my reflections on…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
How to Date Again After Divorce, Heartbreak & Starting Over
In this episode of The Scarlet Edit, I sit down with Jonathon Aslay, a relationship coach who works primarily with women navigating dating after divorce…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
Fix Your Relationship: Secrets to Reignite Attraction, Intimacy & Desire
In this episode of The Scarlet Edit, I sit down with Paul, a relationship expert and author, to uncover the real strategies couples can use to reignite…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
Taylor Swift Engaged to Travis Kelce – Red Alert Bonus Episode on Love & Relationships
Taylor Swift is engaged to Travis Kelce!!! In the first Red Alert Bonus Episode of The Scarlet Edit, I am sharing my thoughts as she enters into her new era of…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
No Regrets, No Shame: My Truth About Being the Other Woman
What is a long-term affair actually like beyond the sex and the secrecy? What does the day-to-day look like when you're the other woman for years — not weeks…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
Modern Dating Post-Divorce: Lessons Learned & Green Flags
What does dating after divorce actually look like in your 40s? When the apps have completely changed, the rules feel different, and you're trying to figure out…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
The Truth About Narcissistic Partners: Gaslighting, Red Flags, and Breaking Free
How do you know when love is actually emotional abuse? When the person you're with says all the right things, looks perfect to everyone on the outside, but is…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
I Had an Affair: How It Feels to Tell the World You Were the Other Woman
I knew starting The Scarlet Edit by telling the story of my five-year affair as the other woman would turn heads. I didn't expect the sense of freedom that…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
Honest Conversations on Affairs, How to Talk to Friends Considering Infidelity, and How to Let Go of Shame
What happens when a friend confesses she's having an affair? When someone you love is in a relationship that doesn't fit the script — and you've been the other…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
I Had to Walk Away: Ending a Long-Term Affair and the Pain of Being the Other Woman
What happens when your person has full access to your world but you're a ghost in theirs? He met my parents, shared holidays with my family, showed up in…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
I Was in a 5-Year Affair: Here's What It Taught Me About Emotional Intimacy and Healing After Heartbreak
I was the other woman for five years. He was married. It wasn't part of the plan — I wasn't chasing chaos. But it happened, and that affair shaped everything…
- The Scarlet Edit: Infidelity, Divorce, Starting Over.
Trailer: Welcome to The Scarlet Edit
Welcome to The Scarlet Edit. ❤️🔥 I’m Nikki, and I created this show for the women who have lived the stories nobody wants to talk about—the affairs, the…