Overcoming Betrayal Trauma with Dr. Debi Silber

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Dr. Debi Silber, founder of the Post-Betrayal Transformation Institute, to unpack one of the most painful and misunderstood forms of trauma—betrayal. Dr. Silber shares her personal journey through betrayal and how it led to groundbreaking research on what makes this kind of trauma unique. We dive into her discovery of Post-Betrayal Syndrome, the emotional and physical symptoms many people experience, and why time alone doesn’t heal betrayal—action, awareness, and a willingness to change do. We explore the five stages of healing from betrayal, why so many people get stuck in the survival phase, and how to move beyond it. Dr. Silber also breaks down the difference between resilience and transformation, and the importance of self-awareness, forgiveness, and letting go of the betrayal story in order to fully heal and grow. Whether you’ve experienced betrayal in a romantic relationship, friendship, or even within your family, this episode offers deep insight, hope, and a clear roadmap to reclaiming your power and rebuilding a new version of yourself—stronger, wiser, and more aligned than ever. Learn more about the PBT Institute: https://thepbtinstitute.com/about-debi-6/Follow Dr. Debi: https://www.instagram.com/debisilber/ Learn more here: https://www.sabrinabendory.com Follow me!Instagram: @sabrinabendory - https://www.instagram.com/sabrinabendory/TikTok: @sabrinabendory - https://www.tiktok.com/@sabrinabendory #Betrayal #Trauma #Post-BetrayalSyndrome #Healing #Transformation #Self-awareness #Forgiveness #Resilience #RelationshipAdvice See show notes: https://inlet.fm/you-will-be-ok/episodes/6808ba82b249e3572cde2bba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices