From Betrayal To Breakthrough
The betrayal of a family member, partner, friend, etc. can create physical, mental and emotional challenges. If left unhealed, it impacts us personally and professionally. The From Betrayal to Breakthrough podcast shares insights from the best therapists, coaches, healers, thought leaders and everyday people, combined with the findings of a recent Ph.D. study on betrayal to help you move forward and heal...once and for all.
Episodes
498: 3 Episodes Left. Here's Everything You've Told Me
With only three episodes left before From Betrayal to Breakthrough comes to a close, Dr. Debi Silber does something she's never done before: she reads your words back to you. Over the years, listeners have sent messages, left reviews, and shared what this show meant to them during some of the hardest moments of their lives — and Dr. Debi has saved every one. In this episode, she reads a colle
497: The Best of 500 — A Listener's Guide
With the show wrapping at Episode 500, Dr. Debi went back through nearly 500 episodes and pulled together the conversations that mattered most — organized into six categories so listeners can binge exactly what speaks to them. Consider this episode a curated guide back into the archive: whether it's the body-mind connection, trauma and transformation, mindset, relationships, spirituality, or Dr.
496: You Don't Have to Be 10 Steps Ahead
We've arrived at the beginning of the end — in the best possible way. This episode kicks off the final five-episode arc of From Betrayal to Breakthrough, and Dr. Debi is taking us back to where it all started. In this deeply personal solo episode, Dr. Debi shares the real story behind why she started this podcast almost 500 episodes ago — and it's not the reason most people assume. She o
495: We're Never Broken
What if you were never broken to begin with, just disconnected from who you already are? In this episode, Dr. Debi sits down with Michele Alexandria, intuitive coach and personal development guide, for a conversation built around a single reframe: we're never broken, we just forgot who we are. Michele traces how that forgetting starts almost from birth, one of the first words most of us hear
494: Every Culprit Has a Victim Inside: Nathan Crane on Addiction, the Nervous System, and Coming Back to Love
In this episode, Dr. Debi sits down with Nathan Crane, health researcher, healer, and founder of The Awakened Process, for a conversation on addiction, the nervous system, and what it actually takes to come back to love after betrayal. Nathan shares his own story, homelessness, addiction, and suicidal ideation as a teenager, and the moment a family in Montana took him in and loved him unconditio
493: Who Am I Now? Dr. Karen Kramer on Outgrowing Who You Were, Limiting Beliefs, and the Courage to Not Know What's Next
In this episode, Dr. Debi sits down with Dr. Karen Kramer, executive coach, hypnotherapist, and intuitive strategist with nearly 35 years in leadership development, for a conversation about what happens when something we've built, a relationship, a career, a version of ourselves, simply stops fitting. Dr. Karen introduces the idea that growth often arrives as a quiet mismatch long before it arri
492: Nobody Betrays You? Dr. John Demartini on Values, Priorities, and Why Betrayal Starts With You
In this episode, Dr. Debi sits down with Dr. John Demartini, human behavior expert, educator, and author of 40 books, for a conversation that challenges one of the most common assumptions after betrayal: that someone else did this to you. Dr. Demartini opens with a reframe that ruffles feathers on purpose, nobody actually betrays you, betrayal is what happens when you expect someone to live insi
491: You Betrayed Yourself First? Dov Baron on Identity, Belonging, and the Courage to Question Everything
In this episode, Dr. Debi sits down with Dov Baron, five time Top 30 Global Leadership Guru, two time Inc. Magazine top leadership speaker, and the preeminent expert on creating cultures of belonging, for a wide ranging conversation on identity, survival, belonging, and the courage it takes to question everything you think you know about yourself. Dov opens up about the free climbing accident
490: Stuck or Stopped? Lee Harris on Betrayal, Surrender, and Finding Your Way Back
In this episode, Dr. Debi sits down with Lee Harris, spiritual leader, author, channeler, and musician, for a wide ranging conversation on betrayal, surrender, forgiveness, and what it actually takes to find your way back to yourself. Lee opens up about his own experience of betrayal by someone he trusted deeply, and how that experience became a rubber meets the road moment for who he really wa
489: From Disruption to Joy: Stacie Shifflett on Reinvention After Divorce
In this episode, Dr. Debi sits down with Stacie Shifflett, founder of Modern Consciousness, to explore what it takes to move from anger and betrayal into clarity, intention, and joy. After her 28 year marriage imploded, Stacie refused to simply drift like a leaf bumping along the current. Instead she threw herself into over a decade of personal development, working with figures like Tony Robbi
488: The Other Side of Perfect: Reclaiming Your Life After Betrayal
What happens when the life that looked perfect from the outside was hiding a secret that would eventually send your husband to prison for 45 years? In this episode, Dr. Debi sits down with Venus Morris Griffin, author and real estate professional, to explore what it takes to survive generational trauma, recognize abuse you were conditioned not to see, and rebuild an entirely new life for your
487: The Truth About Forgiveness: What It Is, What It Isn't, and Why It Is the Most Powerful Thing You Can Do for Yourself
Forgiveness is one of the most charged words in the English language. For many people who have been through betrayal, just hearing it brings up anger, resistance, or the feeling that forgiving means letting someone off the hook. In this solo episode, Dr. Debi Silber clears the air on what forgiveness actually is and what it absolutely is not, and makes the case for why it may be the most power
486: Why Your Health Is the Missing Piece in Betrayal Recovery (And What to Do About It)
When we talk about healing from betrayal, we almost always focus on the emotional and psychological side. But what about the body? In this solo episode, Dr. Debi Silber gets personal about her own health journey, including a series of illnesses that became a wake-up call, and shares why physical health, nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle are not optional extras in betrayal recovery. They are foun
485: The Gift of Grief: How Cumulative Loss Can Lead to Your Greatest Transformation
What if grief was not something to get over, but a bridge that leads you to your greatest transformation? In this powerful episode of From Betrayal to Breakthrough, Dr. Debi Silber sits down with Rosalind Price, known as The Grief Gangstress, for an honest, deeply human conversation about cumulative loss, the 5 grief archetypes, and how navigating grief with strategic intention can lead to profo
484: How to Rewrite Your Story and Stop Suffering
What if the stories you've been telling yourself about your betrayal — about who you are, what you're capable of, and whether you can heal — aren't facts at all? What if they're just beliefs? And what if beliefs can change? In this powerful episode, Dr. Debi sits down with Nir Eyal, bestselling author of Beyond Belief, Indistractable, and Hooked, for a conversation that will fundamentally shi
483: How to Communicate Clearly After Betrayal
When trust is shattered, so is your ability to think clearly, speak confidently, and feel safe expressing yourself. In this powerful episode, Dr. Debi Silber sits down with Stanford University lecturer, communication expert, and bestselling author Matt Abrahams to explore how to reclaim your voice — even when fear, brain fog, and self-doubt have taken over. Matt is the host of the globally ren
482: Reclaiming Your Intuition After Betrayal
What if the intuition you silenced to survive your betrayal is the very thing that can guide you out of it? In this episode, Dr. Debi sits down with Dallisa Hocking — fifth-generation psychic medium and energy architect — to explore what happens to our intuitive sense when trust is shattered. Whether you intentionally shut it down to avoid confrontation or inadvertently turned it off jus
481: The 4 Voices in Your Head — and Why 3 of Them Are Keeping You Stuck After Betrayal
What does NASA, the military, and healing from betrayal have in common? More than you might think. In this powerful episode, Dr. Debi Silber sits down with mindset strategist and engineer John Mollura — whose career took him from high-stakes aerospace missions to coaching high performers — to talk about the one thing that determines whether we move forward or stay stuck: how we use our minds.
480: What Remarkable People Know About Trust, Privacy, and Living with Integrity
Guest: Guy Kawasaki — Chief Evangelist, Canva · Author · Host of Remarkable People What happens when one of Silicon Valley's most trusted voices—the man who helped launch the Macintosh and now serves as Chief Evangelist for Canva—sits down to talk about betrayal, broken trust, and what it takes to live with integrity? You get a conversation that's honest, provocative, and deeply human. In
479: What 73,500 People Revealed About Betrayal, Recovery, and Why Most Approaches Don't Work
Today is the day. The State of Betrayal Report — the most comprehensive research publication on betrayal recovery ever produced — is live. And I wanted the people who have been on this journey with me to hear about it here first, not through a social post or an email. In this solo episode, Dr. Debi Silber walks you through everything the research found: the behavioral impact data, the physica
478: Feeling Better About Feeling Bad: A Philosopher's Case for Dark Moods
Guest: Mariana Alessandri, PhD — existentialist philosopher, author, and self-described "defender of dark moods" If you've ever been told to "choose happy," "stay positive," or "look on the bright side" while your world was falling apart — this episode is for you. Dr. Debi Silber sits down with philosopher Mariana Alessandri to explore why our society's obsession with toxic positivity is a
477: Betrayal, Karma & the 5D Shift: How to Stop Repeating Painful Patterns and Finally Heal
Guest: Liane Marie Lambert — intuitive guide, energy alchemist, and transformation coach helping people move from karmic cycles into conscious, high-vibration living. What if everything you've been through wasn't happening to you — but for you? In this episode, Dr. Debi sits down with Liane Marie Lambert to explore some of the most profound (and often misunderstood) truths about betrayal, kar
476: From the Olympic Track to Betrayal Recovery
What do the Olympic Games and betrayal recovery have in common? More than you'd think. In this powerful episode, Dr. Debi sits down with former Olympian and transformational speaker Cherita O'Dell — who represented Barbados in the long jump at the 1996 Atlanta Centennial Games — for a conversation that is equal parts raw, inspiring, and deeply practical. Cherita's Olympic story isn't the one y
475: Why You're Not Falling Behind — The Truth About Betrayal Recovery
If you've been feeling like you're losing hope, hitting setbacks, or struggling to set boundaries — this episode is for you. Dr. Debi Silber is pulling straight from her recent coaching sessions to shine a spotlight on three of the most common themes she's seeing right now. And here's the thing: none of them mean you're failing. In fact, they're all part of the healing process. In this episode
474: It's Never Too Late to Reinvent Yourself
Guest: Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum, Founder & CEO of the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy (FMCA) From Betrayal to Breakthrough with Dr. Debi Silber Episode Overview What does it take to reinvent yourself — not once, but multiple times? In this warm and inspiring conversation, Dr. Debi Silber welcomes her dear friend Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum, a clinical psychologist, functional medicine exper
473: 3 Things Betrayal Destroys That Show Up Everywhere
After recovering from pneumonia, Dr. Debi returned to her microphone with a packed day — five podcast interviews across five completely different audiences. What she discovered was striking: no matter the industry, background, or life stage, three core wounds from betrayal kept surfacing in every single conversation. In this episode, Dr. Debi covers: Why she did five back-to-back podcast
472: Behind the Scenes with Dr. Debi — A Surprise Interview with My Daughter Camryn
What happens when you hand the microphone to your daughter and tell her to ask whatever she wants — no prep, no filters? That's exactly what this episode is. My daughter Camryn sat down with me for a conversation I didn't see coming, asking questions designed to draw out the side of Dr. Debi that doesn't always show up in research discussions or keynote stages — the personal, the raw, the rea
471: How to Be a Friend in an Unfriendly World
What does it actually take to be a good friend — to others and to yourself? In this rich conversation, Dr. Debi sits down with award-winning filmmaker, Columbia University faculty member, and author Barnet Bain to explore the surprising truth about why so many of us struggle in friendships: we never learned how. Drawing from his course on relationships taught at Columbia and his new book How to
470: The Wall That Protected You Is Now Your Prison
TRIGGER WARNING: CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE In this powerful and important episode, Dr. Debi sits down with Chris Yadon, Executive Director of Saprea, a nonprofit dedicated to the prevention of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and healing for survivors. Chris shares his own journey — growing up amid instability, learning to emotionally numb as a child — and how that personal experience became the founda
469: What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?
In this reflective solo episode, Dr. Debi Silber shares an unexpected gift that came from a two-week battle with pneumonia — the forced stillness to ask herself one of life's most enduring questions: What do you want to be when you grow up? With her daughter's wedding just days away, Dr. Debi opens up about how illness slowed her down enough to take stock of what she's outgrown, what she's st
468: From Stuckness to Self-Love: A Journey Through the Stages
In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Debi Silber is joined by her daughter Camryn for a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation about what it really looks like to get stuck in Stage Three — not because of a betrayal by someone else, but through our own patterns, thoughts, and avoidance. Camryn's story is one of extraordinary intelligence, world travel, and deep self-awareness ultimately leading t
467: Healing Betrayal Through the Subconscious Mind
From Betrayal to Breakthrough with Dr. Debi Silber | Guest: Peter McLaughlin About Peter McLaughlin Peter McLaughlin is a certified hypnotherapist and founder of Blue Sky Hypnosis. After being diagnosed simultaneously with Lyme disease and leukemia 23 years ago — and given just 10 years to live — Peter embarked on a profound healing journey that led him from Wall Street and a 50-perso
466: Turning 60: What Six Decades Taught Me About Betrayal, Life & Becoming
This is a milestone episode — Dr. Debi is celebrating her 60th birthday, and she's marking the occasion by sharing six of her greatest life lessons, one for each decade. Whether you're in the thick of healing from betrayal or simply looking for some wisdom to carry you forward, these lessons are deeply personal, hard-won, and universally relatable. What You'll Hear in This Episode: Lesson
465: From Tragedy to Transformation — Jarrod Barakett's Story of Resilience, Healing & the Power of Frequency
What happens when life keeps knocking you down — job loss, divorce, the death of a child, a failing business, a spinal crisis — and you keep getting back up anyway? In this powerful episode, Dr. Debi sits down with Jarrod Barakett , President of Light Systems, to explore one of the most remarkable resilience stories you'll ever hear. Jarrod Barakett's journey is a masterclass in accountability,
464: Why Betrayal Is a Different Type of Trauma (And Why It Needs a Different Way to Heal)
Dr. Debi Silber breaks down exactly why betrayal hits differently than other types of trauma — and why understanding that difference is the key to actually healing from it. Drawing on her PhD research and work with over 100,000 people, Dr. Debi explains the three discoveries that changed everything, why so many people suffer in silence, and how coaches and practitioners can better serve client
463: Brain Fitness and Post-Betrayal Recovery
Dr. Debi Silber sits down with brain fitness expert Dr. Patrick Porter to explore how betrayal hijacks the nervous system and what we can do to rewire our brains for healing and optimal performance. Key Topics Discussed The Brain-Betrayal Connection How betrayal dysregulates the nervous system and puts us into sympathetic dominance (fight or flight) Why traditional healing tool
462: Why Time Doesn't Heal Betrayal (And What Does)
The Myth of Time Healing: Contrary to popular belief, time alone does not heal betrayal wounds. Assessment responses reveal people still struggling 15, 35, even 40+ years after their betrayal, with statements like "feels like it happened yesterday" and "I'll never trust again." The Critical Difference: Betrayal recovery requires deliberate, intentional healing—you can't count on time or a new
461: Why You're Still Stuck After Betrayal (And What Actually Needs to Happen)
If you've done the therapy, read the books, and tried everything to move on from betrayal—but you're STILL not okay—this episode explains why. Dr. Debi reveals what Post Betrayal Syndrome® (PBS®) is, why conventional support often falls short, and what betrayal-informed care actually looks like. You'll learn why your body won't let go, why your mind won't quiet, and why the healing path requi
460: Why Your Coaching Tools Aren't Working (And It's Not Your Fault)
Do you have clients you just can't seem to reach—even though your tools work brilliantly with others? This episode reveals why traditional coaching methods often fall short with certain clients and what's really happening beneath the surface. The Clients You Can't Reach The Cycler Makes progress for weeks, then suddenly spirals back as if none of the work happened. You're building a founda
459: Why Traditional Healing Methods Fall Short for Betrayal Recovery
Episode Overview If you've been struggling with betrayal for a long time despite trying multiple healing approaches, this episode reveals why well-meaning practitioners and proven methodologies often miss the mark when it comes to betrayal-specific recovery. Key Topics Covered Why Life Coaching Isn't Enough Life coaching excels at goal setting, accountability, and mindset shifts
458: How to Have Hard Conversations
Colette Jane Fehr a marriage counselor, EMDR therapist, and author of "The Cost of Quiet." With over two decades of experience helping individuals and couples navigate relationship challenges, Colette specializes in teaching people how to communicate vulnerably and assertively in their most important relationships. Episode Overview In this powerful conversation, Dr. Debi Silber sits down w
457: Worthiness and Self-Compassion After Betrayal
In this episode, Dr. Debi explores two fundamental aspects of healing from betrayal that don't get enough attention: worthiness and self-compassion. She reveals how early conditioning shapes our sense of worth, how betrayal amplifies these wounds, and why the shattering experience of betrayal offers a profound opportunity to rebuild yourself intentionally. Key Topics Covered The Roots of U
456: Why Betrayal Is Different From Other Traumas
Dr. Debi breaks down the fundamental differences between betrayal and other types of trauma, explaining why traditional trauma recovery approaches often fall short for betrayal survivors. Key Insights The Three Core Discoveries from Dr. Debi's PhD Research: Betrayal is a different type of trauma that requires a different approach to heal Most people who've been betrayed experi
455: Why Your Best Coaching Strategies Fail When Betrayal Is at the Root
In this episode, Dr. Debi shares why unhealed betrayal is the hidden barrier preventing your clients from achieving breakthrough results—and how the PBT® (Post Betrayal Transformation®) Certification equips coaches, healers, and practitioners to create deeper, more predictable transformations. What You'll Learn: Why time doesn't heal betrayal (and what actually does) The shocking
454: From Ghosted to Empowered: How to Heal When Someone Disappears
Join host Dr. Debi as she sits down with Gretta Perlmutter, a certified PBT® coach who specializes in helping people heal from ghosting. Gretta shares her personal journey from being ghosted multiple times to becoming an expert in understanding this painful form of betrayal and helping others move forward with confidence. Key Topics Covered Gretta's Personal Story Being ghosted m
453: From Betrayal's Breaking Point to Breakthrough: The Untold Story Behind The PBT® Certification Program
After 450 episodes, the podcast takes a new direction as host Dr. Debi shares the deeply personal story behind the Post Betrayal Transformation® (PBT®) Certification Program—the only research-based program for healing from betrayal using the Five Stages from Betrayal to Breakthrough. What You'll Learn The Personal Journey How childhood betrayal and later spousal betrayal led to a tran
452: Letting Go and Moving Into Your Next Best Chapter
Guest Dr. Rosenna Bakari - Psychologist, Entrepreneur, and Transformational Guide Episode Overview In this powerful conversation, Dr. Rosina BaKari shares her wisdom on letting go of what no longer serves us and stepping into our next best chapters. As a psychologist and entrepreneur, Dr. BaKari brings both professional expertise and personal experience to guide listeners through the ch
451: Helping Clients Through Betrayal During the Holidays
The holiday season can be especially challenging for those who've experienced betrayal. This episode explores how coaches and practitioners can help clients navigate the pain that surfaces during this time and introduces the strategic framework of the five stages from betrayal to breakthrough. Key Topics Covered The Holiday Challenge The holidays bring up complex emotions for those who'
450: Your Betrayal Story Is Affecting Your Immune System
In this transformative episode, I sit down with my own teacher and mentor, Dr. Karen Parker, to explore the fascinating world of Quantum Human Design and how our stories literally shape our biology. Dr. Parker is a pioneer who studied with the founder of traditional Human Design and has taken the system to its next evolution—helping people not just understand who they're not, but consciously cr
449: Why 68% of Your Clients Can't Focus (The Betrayal Connection No One's Talking About)
Dr. Debi Silber, founder of the PBT® Institute, shares groundbreaking research on betrayal recovery and introduces the #1 betrayal recovery certification program specifically designed to help coaches, practitioners, and healthcare professionals guide clients through healing from betrayal. Key Topics Covered The Hidden Impact of Unhealed Betrayal How unhealed betrayal shows up in relat
448: Redefining Success: A Conversation with Panache Desai
In this transformative episode, host Dr. Debi Silber sits down with spiritual guide Panache Desai to challenge everything we've been taught about success, fulfillment, and self-worth. If you've achieved success by traditional standards but still feel unfulfilled, this conversation will completely shift your perspective. Key Topics Covered: Redefining Success Why material success often
447: Why All Trauma Is Betrayal: The Hidden Truth Behind the ACE Study
In this powerful episode, we welcome Dr. Alman, co-creator of the groundbreaking ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) study, to discuss trauma, betrayal, and the path to healing. Dr. Alman shares insights from decades of work with Kaiser Permanente and explains why all trauma contains elements of betrayal. Key Topics Discussed The Origins of the ACE Study How the study began through Ka
446: Addiction and Betrayal: Breaking the Cycle of Enabling, Denial, and Despair
In this deeply insightful episode, Dr. Debi Silber sits down with addiction expert Amber Hollingsworth to explore the complex intersection between betrayal and addiction—and the impact it has on partners, families, and loved ones. Amber, who grew up in a family affected by addiction and went on to dedicate her career to helping families heal, shares raw and eye-opening truths about how addict
445: When Unhealed Betrayal Follows You to Work
In this solo episode, Dr. Debi shares 11 anonymized, real-world scenarios showing how unhealed betrayal quietly derails performance, leadership, health, and culture at work. From weight changes and gut issues to micromanagement, perfectionism, disengagement, and self-betrayal, you'll see how a personal rupture (even years old) can surface on the job—and what to do about it. You'll also hear rese
444: Fear Isn't the F-Word: Neurohacks for Life After Betrayal
Betrayal shakes our sense of safety and self-trust—and that lights up fear. In this conversation, fear researcher and author Dr. Mary Poffenroth breaks fear down into plain language and gives you practical, physiology-first tools to calm the brain in the moment. We cover how fear hijacks the amygdala (your alarm system), how to bring the prefrontal cortex (clear thinking) back online, and how to
443: Healing from Family Betrayal
Family betrayal cuts deeper than almost any other wound. These are the very people we expect to love, guide, and protect us—and when they break that trust, the pain is overwhelming and confusing. In this episode, Dr. Debi Silber explores how early family betrayals shape our beliefs, relationships, health, and work. She shares her own personal story of family betrayal, how she questioned the be
442: Men, Moral Injury, and Betrayal
In this episode, Dr. Debi sits down with Tim Wienecke, Air Force veteran, licensed clinician, and host of American Masculinity. Tim brings a rare and necessary perspective on the often-overlooked intersection of men, betrayal, and moral injury—a form of trauma that arises when individuals are forced to act against their own values, often within systems they once trusted. Together, we explore:
441: Transforming Betrayal into Breakthrough
From gang life and juvenile detention to martial arts mastery and life coaching - Sensei Dave Armstrong's journey is a testament to human resilience. After facing prostate cancer at 50 and experiencing profound betrayal when his wife of 11 years left during his darkest hour, Dave shares the powerful tools that helped him rebuild and find hope again. Living retired in Greece with an ocean view, h
440: Divorce, Betrayal & Financial Infidelity: How to Protect Your Money and Future After Trust is Broken
When betrayal and divorce collide, the emotional toll is staggering—but the financial consequences can be just as devastating. In this candid and deeply informative episode, Dr. Debi sits down with financial strategist and divorce expert Gabriella Martinelli to unpack one of the most overlooked yet critical aspects of betrayal recovery: understanding and managing your money when trust has been sh
439: Why Betrayal Lives in the Body—And How to Release It
In this deeply vulnerable and empowering episode, I sit down with author, speaker, and somatic practitioner, Laurie James, to unpack her remarkable journey from decades of nervous system dysregulation to deep, body-based healing. Laurie's story begins in childhood, where she endured the pain of adoption complexities, sibling abuse, and growing up in a home where she never felt truly safe. Thes
438: Writing Your Way Home: Reclaiming Your Voice After Betrayal
In this deeply moving episode, Dr. Debi Silber is joined by author and transformational guide Megan Walrod, whose debut novel It's Always Been Me is not just a story—it's a healing journey. What began as a personal process to move through her own betrayal turned into a breathtaking fictional narrative that reflects the five stages from betrayal to breakthrough. Megan shares how writing the cha
437: Rebuilding After the Fire: Grief, Identity, and Healing After Betrayal
📝 Episode Summary: In this heart-opening episode, Dr. Debi Silber sits down with PBT® Coach Lisa Teichmiller to explore the essential—but often overlooked—role of grief in the betrayal recovery journey. Lisa shares her personal story of navigating betrayal not just in her marriage, but in her business and identity, offering a raw and relatable testimony of what it takes to truly rebuild from t
436: The Truth About Forgiveness: What It Is, What It Isn't, and Why It Matters
In this powerful episode, Dr. Debi Silber dives into one of the most misunderstood yet essential parts of healing after betrayal: forgiveness. She explores forgiveness from two sides—forgiving ourselves and forgiving others—and unpacks the deep misconceptions that keep people stuck in pain, resentment, and confusion. You'll learn why forgiveness doesn't mean reconciliation, how it affects you
435: How Agreeableness Makes You a Target for Narcissists
In this powerful episode, Dr. Debi Silber sits down with licensed psychotherapist and author Chelsea Brooke Cole to unpack the intersection of narcissism and agreeableness. Chelsea shares her personal journey through two narcissistic marriages—one with a grandiose narcissist, and the other with a vulnerable one—and how her agreeable nature played a key role in why she stayed. Together, they explo
434: Rewiring the Mind After Betrayal: Tools for Mental Spiral Recovery
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Debi welcomes back Elizabeth Kipp—one of our beloved PBT Coaches—for a deep dive into the mental spiral that often follows betrayal. They explore the imprint trauma leaves on the nervous system, how to catch yourself in old patterns, and simple yet effective tools to get back into the body and regain a sense of control. Elizabeth shares real-life stories, explai
433: Enabling After Betrayal: Why It Hurts More Than It Helps
In this episode, Dr. Debi Silber explores the difficult but essential topic of enabling—how we unknowingly prevent both ourselves and others from experiencing the crash-and-burn moments necessary for transformation. Drawing from real conversations with PBT® members, certified coaches, and personal experiences, Dr. Debi reveals how enabling behavior keeps betrayers from feeling the full impact of
432: Betrayal, Forgiveness, and Rebuilding Trust: A Candid Conversation
In this powerful episode, I'm joined by Dr. Bruce Chalmer—psychologist, author, and podcast host—for an in-depth discussion about betrayal, forgiveness, and the path to healing. Dr. Chalmer shares his deeply personal journey from pain to purpose, what drew him into clinical work with couples, and why betrayal demands a very different approach to healing. We talk about the distinction between guil
431: From Pain to Peace: How Spiritual Laws Can Heal Physical and Emotional Wounds
In this powerful and unexpected episode, Dr. Debi Silber is joined by Beatty Carmichael, author of The Prayer of Freedom, to explore how deeply rooted emotional pain—especially betrayal—can manifest in physical symptoms like chronic pain, anxiety, addiction, and more. Beatty shares his remarkable journey from a seven-generation family of medical doctors to developing a spiritual healing method t
430: Betrayal in Business: Legal Protection, Boundaries, and Healing
In this powerful and practical conversation, Dr. Debi Silber welcomes her personal attorney and legal expert Lisa Fraley to explore the often-overlooked world of workplace and entrepreneurial betrayal. Whether you've been undermined by a boss, copied by a competitor, or blindsided by a client chargeback, this episode unpacks the emotional and legal complexities of betrayal in business. Lisa sh
429: From Breakdown to Breakthrough: How Coaches and Healers Can Use the 5 Stages of Betrayal Recovery
In this powerful wrap-up to a multi-part series on betrayal and healing, Dr. Debi Silber recaps the three foundational discoveries from her research, revisits the 5 Stages from Betrayal to Breakthrough, and shares how coaches, practitioners, and healers can integrate this proven framework into their work. Whether you're helping clients with mindset, health, leadership, or relationships, unhealed
428: The 5 Stages from Betrayal to Breakthrough (and Why You May Be Stuck)
Last week, we explored the three groundbreaking discoveries about betrayal, why people stay stuck, and the symptoms of Post Betrayal Syndrome®. This week, Dr. Debi Silber takes you deeper into the 5 Stages from Betrayal to Breakthrough—the same proven, research-based framework used at The PBT® Institute to help thousands fully heal. Whether you're still feeling the shock of betrayal or you'v
427: The Trauma No One Talks About: How Betrayal Rewires You
Think time heals all wounds? When it comes to betrayal, that simply isn't true. In this deeply personal and powerful episode, Dr. Debi Silber explores why betrayals from years—or even decades—ago may still be affecting your health, relationships, performance, and self-worth today. Drawing on research from her PhD study and her own healing journey, Dr. Debi reveals the three major discoveries abo
426: Nervous System Healing & Human Design
Guest: Akary Busto – Nervous System Specialist, Human Design Expert, Breathwork Facilitator Episode Summary: What does it really mean to regulate your nervous system—and how do you know when it's dysregulated in the first place? In this episode, Dr. Debi Silber is joined by her friend and fellow healer Akary Busto for a wide-ranging, insight-packed conversation on nervous system regulation, H
425: Rebuilding Trust After Betrayal—What It Really Takes
Guest: Geoff Steurer, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Betrayal Trauma Specialist, and Co-Host of From Crisis to Connection Episode Summary: In this powerful conversation, Dr. Debi Silber sits down with Geoff Steurer to unpack the deeply layered process of rebuilding trust after betrayal. Whether the betrayal came from infidelity, emotional disconnection, or broken agreements, Geoff ex
424: The Performance Killer No One's Talking About: Betrayal Trauma at Work
In this powerful, eye-opening masterclass, Dr. Debi Silber explores the hidden ways unhealed betrayal trauma disrupts workplace performance, leadership, team dynamics, and personal well-being. From brain fog and burnout to disengagement and chronic stress, betrayal at work and in life silently chips away at trust, productivity, and engagement—until it's named and healed. You'll also hear from se
423: Breaking the Cycle of Toxic Relationships
Have you ever found yourself in the same toxic patterns—different people, but the same pain? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Dr. Debi sits down with Keyleigh Clarkson, a therapist who brings both professional training and lived experience to the conversation around toxic relationships, trauma, and healing. From growing up in an unstable household to dating emotionally unavailabl
422: High-Vibration Living and the Gift of Sensitivity
In this powerful and heart-expanding conversation, I'm joined by my new friend, Debbie Lynn Grace—intuitive mentor, energy expert, and founder of Sensitive Living Magazine. We dive deep into what it truly means to be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), how to embrace this trait as a superpower, and how to access higher vibrational states to move through life with greater clarity, peace, and purpose
421: The Ugly Truth of Divorce: Co-Parenting, Parental Alienation, and the Power of Emotional Regulation
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Samantha Boss—divorce coach, parenting advocate, and truth-teller behind "The Ugly Truth of Divorce." Samantha shares her raw, unfiltered journey through a high-conflict divorce, co-parenting with a diagnosed narcissist, and the long road to healing—not just for herself, but for her children. We talk about the parts of divorce no one prepares you for:
420: Betrayer: If You've Been Given a Second Chance After Betrayal, Don't Blow It
"A Message to the Betrayer: If You've Been Given Another Chance, Honor It" In today's powerful episode, Dr. Debi speaks directly to the betrayer — the one who caused the hurt — offering a clear and compassionate roadmap for how to truly rebuild trust after betrayal. Here's what you'll learn: Why Curiosity Beats Defensiveness: Instead of reacting defensively, betrayers must get curious
419: Breaking the Silence: Family Secrets, Abuse, and Generational Healing
Trigger Warning: This episode contains sensitive material about abuse, incest, and generational trauma. Please listen or watch at your own pace, and practice self-care as needed. Episode Overview: In this powerful and vulnerable conversation, Dr. Debi Silber speaks with author and advocate Babs Walters about the lifelong impact of childhood abuse, the burden of keeping family secre
