Overcoming Problematic Sexual Behavior & Betrayal Trauma in a ND Relationship: Shawna & Kevin Meek
Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay, MSW, Ph.D.Show Notes
This session from the 2025 Neurodiverse Love Conference provides essential insights for couples navigating the complexities of relationships affected by problematic sexual behavior, including pornography addiction, emotional affairs, and compulsive behaviors. Participants will learn how relationships often begin with commitment and honesty, and how they can rupture through deception, abandonment, or abuse. Encouragement will be given to couples, offering strategies for partners to address emotional trauma and rebuild trust. With a focus on healing, communication, and professional support, this episode offers hope for recovery, even in the face of betrayal and neurodiverse challenges.
Bio: Shawna, a professional certified coach, specializes in supporting women experiencing betrayal trauma, particularly those in neurodiverse marriages with autism and Asperger profiles. As the founder of Living Stones Coaching, Mentoring, and Consulting in Arizona, she authored Determined for More, reflecting their 25-year marriage journey.
Kevin, also with Living Stones, mentors men struggling with problematic sexual behavior, especially those diagnosed with or considering autism (ASD1), focusing on recovery and relationship growth. Together, they offer personalized, relatable support to clients internationally, guiding couples through healing, sexual integrity, and sobriety. You can contact Shawna and Kevin at: Living Stones
If you would like to learn more about the resources Mona has available you checkout her website at: neurodiverselove.com
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It has been an honor and a privilege for me to have hosted and co-hosted the Neurodiverse Love podcast since the fall of 2020. I will be forever grateful to my dear friend Olga, who agreed to start this podcast journey with me in the middle of the pandemic, and to all my co-hosts who have partnered with me along the way: Manecia, Greg, Nicole and Bronwyn.
This wonderful conversation is one of the amazing panel discussions from the 2025 Neurodiverse Love Conference.
The four part Neurodiverse Love Docuseries shows how 4 neurodiverse couples navigate different communication styles, emotional needs, sensory and physical intimacy differences, and employment and special interests. In addition, three therapists/coaches who work with neurodiverse couples share strategies, tools and insights that can help neurodiverse couples navigate their strengths, challenges and differences. Check out the first 2 episodes here: https://www.neurodiverselove.com/the-documentary
The intro and first two episodes of the Neurodiverse Love Docuseries are available here. The first episode addresses communication differences and the second episode focuses on emotional reciprocity.
This episode is a very informative panel discussion from the 2025 Neurodiverse Love Conference. The following individuals participated in this conversation and I hope you find the information they shared helpful.