WIIND Podcast Episode 110: How to Get Yourself Unstuck On Your Healing Journey with Dr. Debi Silber
On this episode of the What If It’s Not Depression? podcast, we explore a topic that deeply affects emotional and physical health but is often misunderstood: betrayal. Betrayal can shake our sense of safety, trust, and identity, leaving many people feeling stuck in therapy or in their healing journey. In this conversation, we look at why betrayal is a unique form of trauma and why it requires a different path to recovery.
What You’ll Learn in this Episode:
- What betrayal really is and why it impacts us so deeply
- Where to begin when reestablishing trust after betrayal
- The 5 Stages of Betrayal and how healing progresses
- What healing can look like for a patient with long-term betrayal experiences
- How recovery may differ for someone who has experienced repeated betrayals
Betrayal can affect our mental health, relationships, and even our physical well-being. Understanding the patterns and stages of betrayal recovery can help people realize that feeling stuck is not a personal failure; it often means the right framework for healing hasn’t been applied yet. I hope that this conversation brings clarity, validation, and practical guidance to anyone navigating the difficult path of rebuilding trust and reclaiming their well-being.
To your health and happiness,
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About Dr. Debi Silber

Dr. Debi Silber, Founder and CEO of The PBT (Post Betrayal Transformation) Institute and National Forgiveness Day, is an award-winning speaker, 2-time #1 International bestselling author, and host of From Betrayal to Breakthrough (top 1.5% globally). Her groundbreaking PhD study revealed 3 discoveries that completely revolutionized our understanding of betrayal and full healing. Creator of the world’s #1 betrayal recovery certification for life, business, health, and leadership coaches, she’s been featured on FOX, CBS, The Dr. Oz Show, and TEDx (twice). But what makes Dr. Debi’s message truly resonate is her own story. After spending the early part of her 34-year career as a lifestyle coach, a devastating personal betrayal sent her into a PhD program and into discoveries that transformed both her life and her field. Her journey through all five stages is the living proof behind the research, and the reason her message reaches anyone who has ever wondered if they will truly be okay again.
Connect with Dr. Debi Silber:
- Website: thepbtinstitute.com
- Facebook: Debi Silber – Inspire, Empower, Transform
- Instagram: @debisilber
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