
The Gift of Infidelity.
Healing Self-betrayal & C-PTSD.
Taking healing into her own hands, this spiritual self-help memoir shares a woman’s journey through infidelity as she gave birth, endured a year-long social media detox, triathlon and dissociated childhood trauma of sexual abuse. Sharing her view of infidelity as a Divine intervention and opening for the underlying childhood trauma to be brought to the surface and healed.
This journey will leave you questioning your own self-betrayal tendencies and provide you with inspiration and tools to heal from dissociation and C-PTSD
(Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“You cannot help but relate to and celebrate the author’s optimistic and magnanimous journey to healing and peace, written sensibly through a lense of faith, vulnerability and strength. I would recommend this book to anyone who has tasted misfortune but is not ready to accept their fate without full understanding. ” — Gavin Carscallen
“Saying wow doesn’t do it justice – my wheels were spinning as I was reading and I cannot wait to get back into it. SO good!” — Bria MacCallum
“Incredibly relatable, funny, and moving. It will have you laughing, crying, and asking when is the next book? I highly recommend. You won’t be able to put this book down.” — Chrissy Hines
“Not only is it an intimate look into the author’s journey, it disrupts the outdated and unhelpful methods of healing. As Andrea works through her struggle, your life will be similarly transformed. I would recommend this book to anyone that is willing to let go of antiquated views and is looking to explore personal growth and the freedom that comes with it.” — Janet Wreschner
This book is a must read if you are on a healing journey. It has helped me to connect to myself and dig deeper into my own growth journey. Whether you have had infidelity happen or not you will learn so much! – Jessica Janzen
Speaking Topics
Transforming self-betrayal
Learn how to become self-empowered by developing key lessons on cultivating self-worth, identifying victim consciousness.
Conscious CoParenting
A methodology that puts the children’s wellbeing first, by creating a loving, collaborative and safe environment.
Conscious Co-Parenting asks parents to look inward at themselves, to have a high quality of self-regulation and self-awareness.
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Appearances
WOMAN EVOLVE PODCAST
WITH SARAH JAKES ROBERTS
Hope for New Connections
Navigating life after infidelity and divorce, Andrea offers hope for new connections. Sarah and Andrea talk about forgiveness, generational trauma and self-abandonment.

THE VOW PODCAST
WITH TANYA EKLUND
Andrea Merkl’s journey from betrayal to resilience is nothing short of captivating. In her memoir, “The Gift of Infidelity,” she challenges conventional narratives, offering a profound perspective on forgiveness and healing. As an advocate for conscious co-parenting, Andrea’s story inspires others to find strength in vulnerability, proving that even in our darkest moments, there is light and hope..
” When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.”
Victor Frankl

Interested in learning more about
Conscious Co-parenting?
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Conscious Co-parenting is a methodology that puts the children’s wellbeing first,
by creating a loving, collaborative and safe environment.
Navigating separation and divorce can be challenging enough, but when kids are involved it can be even more difficult. Conscious Co-Parenting will help you provide you with tools to create the best possible outcome for both you and your children.
Say hi! hellomerkl@gmail.com