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The Other Side of Potential
Over time, the conversations we choose to have begin to reflect what matters most.
If you’ve been part of this podcast, you’ve heard me speak about human development, systems thinking, and the ways we make meaning of our lives and work. That work continues—and remains at the core of my coaching and professional practice.
What has changed is the space where I am choosing to have a different kind of conversation.
After the death of my son, Michael, I felt called to create a more personal place—one that speaks directly to the experience of loss, and to the questions that emerge when life no longer looks the way it once did.
That space is now Beyond the Loss.
This podcast is for parents who have lost a child, and for those who support them. It is not about fixing grief or finding closure, but about understanding how we continue to live, to make meaning, and to become—after loss.
If you are looking for my current podcast,
you will now find me there.
I invite you to join me on Beyond the Loss.
You are welcome.
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The Other Side of Potential
Episode 204: Healing From Betrayal with Debi Silber
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Most of us have probably experienced betrayal in some form or another during the course of our lives. Unlike the trauma of the death of a loved one or a natural disaster, betrayal feels extremely personal, which is why the healing process differs. Unfortunately, many people get stuck in the early stages of dealing with betrayal which often has a detrimental impact on their mental and physical health for many years, sometimes even a lifetime.
In today’s episode, I am joined by Dr. Debi Silber, founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation (PBT) Institute, whose own experiences of betrayal led her to discover 3 fundamental truths about betrayal and subsequently develop a 5 stage healing process that helps people who are struggling with post-betrayal syndrome radically alter their lives for the better.
Debi is a holistic psychologist, health mindset and personal development expert, and the author of 3 books that explore different elements of betrayal. Whether you have recently been through a betrayal, or have been stuck in an unhealthy pattern of betrayal-related trauma for many years, this episode will show you that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and as long as you have the will to heal, you will get there!
What you’ll learn about in this episode:
- Introducing today’s guest, holistic psychologist, personal development expert, and author Dr. Debi Silber.
- Debi shares an overview of the journey that led to her deep exploration of the psychology of betrayal.
- The trauma of betrayal.
- Why betrayal is different from other kinds of trauma (such as the death of a loved one or a natural disaster).
- Healing from betrayal; the 5 stages.
- Why so many people get stuck in Stage 3.
- Unsettling feelings that accompany growth.
- The two options that you have for rebuilding after a betrayal.
- Physical and mental symptoms that are commonly experienced after a betrayal.
- Why avoiding the healing process is likely to invite more betrayal into your life.
- Resources offered by the Post-Betrayal Institute.
- Who the Rebuild program at the Post-Betrayal Institute is aimed at.
Transcript: Here
Additional Resources:
Website: https://thepbtinstitute.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debisilber/
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