Betrayal—it’s something most of us have experienced, and unlike other forms of trauma, it cuts deep. The personal nature of betrayal makes it harder to heal from, and without the right support, many people stay stuck in patterns of pain that affect their mental and physical health for years.
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Debi Silber, founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation (PBT) Institute. After experiencing two life-altering betrayals herself, Debi made it her mission to understand betrayal and help others heal. She discovered three fundamental truths about betrayal and developed a 5-stage healing process that has helped countless people transform their lives.
If you’ve been through a betrayal—whether recently or long ago—there’s hope. Healing is possible, and Debi’s insights will show you how to take that first step.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why betrayal is different from other types of trauma.
- The 5 stages of healing from betrayal (and why so many get stuck in Stage 3).
- Common physical and mental symptoms of betrayal.
- The two paths you can take after betrayal—and how to rebuild your life.
- Why avoiding the healing process often leads to repeated patterns of betrayal.
Debi’s compassionate and practical approach will help you see that there is light at the end of the tunnel—and if you’re ready to heal, you can get there.
Resources Mentioned:
- The Post Betrayal Transformation Institute
- Debi’s books on betrayal and healing
- The Rebuild program at the PBT Institute
Transcript: Here
Additional Resources:
Website: https://thepbtinstitute.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debisilber/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debisilber/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InspireEmpowerTransform
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClpiRrwk1mPjMYEEcn42Bdg
The Unshakeable Woman: https://thepbtinstitute.com/product/the-unshakable-woman
Trust Again: https://thepbtinstitute.com/product/trust-again-book-product/
From Hardened to Healed: https://thepbtinstitute.com/fromhardenedtohealed/
Sharon Spano:
Website: sharonspano.com
Facebook: facebook.com/SharonSpanoPHD
Instagram: instagram.com/drsharonspano/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sharonspano/
Book: thetimemoneybook.com
Contact: sharon@sharonspano.com
Substack: substack.com/@drsharon
The Other Side of Potential Podcast: sharonspano.com/podcast/
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