What happens to a person after betrayal?

Do you remember that twinge of surprise you felt when you found out you had been betrayed?

How do we deal with betrayal? Dr. Debi Silber has many answers to this question and Lorraine shares some fundamental advice for those helping another through the emotional shock of betrayal.

In this latest episode, Dr. Debi Silber, an author known for her groundbreaking discoveries about betrayal and healing, unravels her journey and insights into the world of betrayal.

Join us as Debi shares her personal experience of betrayal that led her to a deeper understanding of the issue and its emotional, mental and physical impacts. This episode gets deeper into the stages of trauma recovery that betrayal invokes and you don’t want to get stuck believing you have recovered while internally harboring the hurt and bewilderment.

Dr. Silber gives a candid account of her study on betrayal and some ground-breaking discoveries that she made along the way, including the revelation that betrayal is a unique kind of trauma that necessitates intentional healing. She further discusses the concept of post-betrayal transformation and introduces the term post-betrayal syndrome, emphasizing that time alone does not heal the wounds of betrayal.

In a riveting manner, she explains the five predictable stages of healing from a betrayal, showing that each stage involves various physical, mental, and emotional aspects. One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is understanding that remaining stuck in stage three because it feels safe and familiar is counterproductive and prevents full healing.

Dr. Silber emphasizes the importance of accountability and the necessity to coming to terms with reality before considering forgiveness. The discussion uncovers some critical insights into the role of self-betrayal and self-forgiveness, and how they interrupt the healing process.

And finally, if you have ever wondered about the importance of maintaining hope amidst your healing journey or how to manage the harsh criticisms often directed at people at their most vulnerable moments, then this episode is for you!

The flip the book segment discusses navigate your life journey with Healing & Hope!

Another insightful episode of our podcast is now live and it’s ready to accompany you on your way to work, during your workout, or perhaps while sipping your cup of tea! This episode hosts the inspiring conversation between our host Lorraine, and our expert guest, Dr. Debi Silber.

Listen to this episode now!

DEBI’S BOOK: (amazon) https://geni.us/TrustAgain

DEBI’S WEBSITE: (THE PBT INSTITUTE)  https://thepbtinstitute.com/