<p>Why do people have affairs? What effect does it have on kids? How do you learn to love again after your partner has cheated? Answering all these questions is the brilliant psychotherapist&nbsp;Juliet&nbsp;Rosenfeld!&nbsp;</p><br><p>She tells us all about her fascinating book,&nbsp;<a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/affairs-true-stories-of-love-lies-hope-and-desire-juliet-rosenfeld/7762328?ean=9781035001316&amp;next=t" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Affairs: True Stories of Love, Lies, Hope and Desire</a>. We discuss what is going on in the minds of cheaters and what it's got to do with childhood. We also dig deep into topics such as polyamory, BDSM, and whether a relationship can be resurrected after an affair.</p><br><p>As is the custom, we end with some Scummy Mummy Confessions, this time involving a puffy coat and some Marks and Spencer party food.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Juliet's book is out now. You can follow her on the old Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/julietrosenfeldpsychoanalyst/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@julietrosenfeldpsychoanalyst</a>.</p><br><p>IT'S TIIIIME! Our Christmas tour kicks off next week! Maidenhead and Chipping Norton are SOLD OUT. But you can come and see us in Chelmsford, Guildford, or Norwich. And we're touring our Hot Mess show throughout 2026 - go to&nbsp;<a href="http://scummymummies.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">scummymummies.com</a>&nbsp;for dates and tickets. Tickets make great Christmas gifts, and if you email us&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@scummymummies.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@scummymummies.com</a>, we'll do a personalised video message for the recipient!&nbsp;</p><br><p>WE HAVE A SHOP! Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://scummymummiesshop.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">scummymummiesshop.com</a>&nbsp;for our ace t-shirts, mugs, and sweatshirts. FREE UK DELIVERY!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We're on X, Instagram, and Facebook @scummymummies. If you like the podcast, please rate,&nbsp;review&nbsp;and subscribe.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for listening!&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Scummy Mummies Podcast

Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn

323: Cheating Special with psychotherapist Juliet Rosenfeld

NOV 18, 202562 MIN
The Scummy Mummies Podcast

323: Cheating Special with psychotherapist Juliet Rosenfeld

NOV 18, 202562 MIN

Description

<p>Why do people have affairs? What effect does it have on kids? How do you learn to love again after your partner has cheated? Answering all these questions is the brilliant psychotherapist&nbsp;Juliet&nbsp;Rosenfeld!&nbsp;</p><br><p>She tells us all about her fascinating book,&nbsp;<a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/affairs-true-stories-of-love-lies-hope-and-desire-juliet-rosenfeld/7762328?ean=9781035001316&amp;next=t" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Affairs: True Stories of Love, Lies, Hope and Desire</a>. We discuss what is going on in the minds of cheaters and what it's got to do with childhood. We also dig deep into topics such as polyamory, BDSM, and whether a relationship can be resurrected after an affair.</p><br><p>As is the custom, we end with some Scummy Mummy Confessions, this time involving a puffy coat and some Marks and Spencer party food.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Juliet's book is out now. You can follow her on the old Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/julietrosenfeldpsychoanalyst/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@julietrosenfeldpsychoanalyst</a>.</p><br><p>IT'S TIIIIME! Our Christmas tour kicks off next week! Maidenhead and Chipping Norton are SOLD OUT. But you can come and see us in Chelmsford, Guildford, or Norwich. And we're touring our Hot Mess show throughout 2026 - go to&nbsp;<a href="http://scummymummies.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">scummymummies.com</a>&nbsp;for dates and tickets. Tickets make great Christmas gifts, and if you email us&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>, we'll do a personalised video message for the recipient!&nbsp;</p><br><p>WE HAVE A SHOP! Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://scummymummiesshop.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">scummymummiesshop.com</a>&nbsp;for our ace t-shirts, mugs, and sweatshirts. FREE UK DELIVERY!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We're on X, Instagram, and Facebook @scummymummies. If you like the podcast, please rate,&nbsp;review&nbsp;and subscribe.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for listening!&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>