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March 11, 2025 62 mins

This week, in an all-new episode of Barb Knows Best, Barb and Michelle dive deep into the painful reality of betrayal. Through sharing personal stories, you'll learn how they healed from broken trust, and, most importantly, how they reclaimed their power in its aftermath.

Here are some key takeaways from today’s episode:

  • Awareness: Recognize when trust issues and paranoia start creeping into your relationships. Self-awareness is the first step in breaking the cycle.
  • Acceptance: Healing begins when we accept what happened without allowing it to define us. We can’t change the past, but we can learn, grow, and choose not to see ourselves as victims.
  • Vulnerability: Be intentional about who you let in. Not everyone has earned the right to your trust, and protecting your peace is an act of self-care.
  • Freedom: You are not meant to stay stuck in the pain of betrayal. Feel your feelings, process them, and remember—your worth is never defined by someone else’s actions. You deserve to move forward and live fully.


Resources Referenced in this week's show:

Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown

Rising Strong by Brene Brown

Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast

You can also find us on Substack at Love Notes by Michelle Maros and Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life.

Click here for Barb’s book, The Practice

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