Healing From Betrayal Trauma: Transforming Pain Into Personal Power with Dr. Debi Silber

What happens when the people we trust the most break that trust? Betrayal trauma cuts deeper than other wounds—it shakes our identity, self-worth, and ability to trust again. In this powerful episode of The Daring Well Podcast, host Rita Mercer sits down with Dr. Debi Silber, founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation Institute, to explore how unhealed betrayal impacts our health, relationships, and work—and how we can transform pain into personal power.

Dr. Debi shares her groundbreaking research, including the discovery of Post Betrayal Syndrome and the five predictable stages of healing that guide people from shock and survival to healing and rebirth. With stories, statistics, and practical wisdom, this conversation offers both hope and a roadmap for anyone stuck in the aftermath of betrayal.

✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why betrayal is a unique form of trauma that impacts identity and trust
• The symptoms of Post Betrayal Syndrome and how it shows up physically, mentally, and emotionally
• Four self-reflection questions to uncover if you’re stuck in numbing or avoidance
• The five stages of betrayal recovery—and why so many stay stuck in Stage 3
• Practical steps you can take today to begin your healing journey
• Why betrayal can actually serve as an invitation to transformation and self-discovery

Whether you’ve experienced betrayal in relationships, work, or family, this episode will help you understand your pain, recognize the patterns keeping you stuck, and embrace a path toward healing.

Connect with & learn more about Dr. Debi Silber and her programs at The PBT Institute

https://thepbtinstitute.com/
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