You Keep Me Sane
For 8 years, Aileen and Julie have been each other's sounding board from opposite sides of the globe – Aileen in London and Julie in Melbourne.
They have navigated everything – motherhood, relationships, menopause, health, grief, and everything in between – through daily voice messages. These exchanges often became lifelines, and now they share that space with their listeners.
In You Keep Me Sane, Aileen and Julie hold honest conversations on life's challenges, growth, and connection. They lend an ear and share heartfelt insights, creating a space that allows both them, and you, to be human.
Listeners are encouraged to write in with their own experiences and topics, becoming part of the conversation that feels like a chat with close friends.
You Keep Me Sane
Betrayal Isn’t Always Loud — But It Always Hurts | YKMS
Episode Overview:
Betrayal is one of those words that immediately stirs something in us. In this episode, Julie and Aileen unpack the many forms betrayal can take — not just romantic, but the kind that happens quietly in families, friendships, and formative moments. From overheard conversations to cruel friendship dynamics, they reflect on how early betrayals shaped their sense of self-worth and trust in others. They also respond to a heartfelt listener letter that touches on public ridicule from family — a pain that runs deep and lingers for years.
This is a conversation for anyone who’s ever felt blindsided by someone they trusted, and anyone trying to find their way back to themselves after the damage has been done.
Key Discussion Points:
- The betrayal that isn’t loud — but lingers the longest
- Aileen’s childhood story of overhearing her mum betray her trust
- How betrayal shapes our sense of safety, trust, and identity
- Julie’s experience of friendship betrayals and becoming guarded
- The listener story that sparked this episode — being ridiculed by family in public
- The long-term impact of betrayal on self-worth and vulnerability
- Coping mechanisms: from hyper-independence to isolation
- Practical tips for healing: boundaries, processing pain, forgiveness, and self-trust
Listener Takeaways:
- Betrayal doesn’t have to be dramatic to be devastating
- It often starts young — and shapes how we see ourselves and the world
- Healing begins when we name the hurt, separate it from our identity, and reclaim our self-worth
- You can forgive without forgetting — and without allowing repeat access
- You are not alone in this — and it wasn’t your fault
📩 Join the Conversation:
Have you experienced betrayal in a way that changed you? We’d love to hear your story. DM us, email us at hello@youkeepmesane.com, or leave us a voicemail. The more we talk about this, the less alone we feel.
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Hosts: Aileen Harvey & Julie Fahy
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Disclaimer:
Remember, we’re two friends sharing our personal experiences and discussing everyday challenges. We’re not qualified coaches or therapists, and our content is for general information and supportive conversation only. If you need professional help, please seek advice from a licensed therapist.