An Affair, a Murder, and a Divorce - with Ashlee Boyson - Episode 247

From Crisis to Connection - with Geoff & Jody Steurer

In this heartfelt interview, Ashlee Boyson shares her powerful story of overcoming devastating betrayal and loss. Starting from the time she became distant from her husband following the birth of their fifth child, Ashlee describes the overwhelming anxiety and turmoil she faced, culminating in discovering her husband's infidelity and his tragic murder. Throughout her journey, Ashlee grappled with self-blame, anger, and the immense pain of her children's loss. Over the years, she transitioned from viewing herself as a victim to finding strength in helping others. Through writing her blog, 'The Moments We Stand,' authoring a three-part book series, and offering courses for those experiencing infidelity and loss, Ashlee found healing and has empowered countless others to discover their worth and truth. Her story is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of facing one's fears and letting go of victimhood.

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About Geoff Steurer:
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, relationship educator, and coach with over 20 years of experience. I am the co-author of, "Love You, Hate the Porn: Healing a Relationship Damaged by Virtual Infidelity", the host of the weekly podcast, "From Crisis to Connection", and have produced workbooks, audio programs, and online courses helping couples and individuals heal from the impact of sexual betrayal, unwanted pornography use, partner betrayal trauma, and rebuilding broken trust. As a leader in the field, I am a frequent contributor on these subjects at national conferences, documentaries, blogs, magazines, and podcasts. I also write a weekly relationship advice column available on my blog. I founded and ran an outpatient sexual addiction and betrayal trauma recovery group program for over 14 years, co-founded and chaired a local conference to educate community members about harmful media, and founded and administered a specialized group therapy practice for over 10 years. I currently maintain a private counseling and coaching practice in beautiful Southern Utah where I live with my wife and children.

About Jody Steurer:
Jody has been a strong voice supporting women as co-host of the podcast “Speak Up Sister”. She completed a bachelor's degree in psychology from Brigham Young University and is an ACA certified coach. She runs a small business and has years of experience in corporate training and organization. Jody’s most challenging work has been raising her four children (two of which are on the autism spectrum). She loves to do landscape design, paint in watercolor, spend time outdoors, and snow ski.

About Ashlee Boyson:
Ashlee Boyson is the author of the blog and book series titled “The Moments We Stand”, in which she shares her family's journey of healing after the infidelity and murder of her husband Emmett in 2011, just months after giving birth to their fifth baby.

After feeling alone for many years and fighting to find her voice through the pain, Ashlee now proudly stands as an advocate for victims and families impacted by loss, grief, widowhood, murder, and infidelity. In an effort to help others not feel alone, she has grown to love sharing her story to help shine light on a path for others still stuck in the dark…a place she knows all too well.

Ashlee is the founder of A Reason to Stand—a non profit focused on healing and empowering survivors. She began her launch of a series of online courses in May 2022, with a passion for fellow widows, the first course called The Light Within: A Guided Course for Widows, went live May 2022. A course for infidelity survivors is in pre launch!! To be followed by so many other exciting courses.

With a degree from Utah State University in family, child, and human development, Ashlee loves coaching and teaching about healing after trauma. She loves empowering youth and adults to remember who they are and help them find their worth. Ashlee loves teaching moms about baby sleep and has a passion for all things parenting. She loves helping parents navigate their role in their children’s own healing journey after trauma and loss. Ashlee has a passion for helping guide people of all ages to remember their truths after trauma and help them find courage to keep writing their stories.

Ashlee is remarried to Scott Boyson and they have recently added two more kids to their full house, totaling 7 kids ages 19, 19, 17, 15, 13, 4 and 3.

Ashlee believes that each day is a gift and feels grateful for the grace and hope she has found in her story…and speaks out to share truth of the light she knows shines within all of us.

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