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From Betrayal To Breakthrough

From Betrayal To Breakthrough

By: Dr. Debi Silber
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The betrayal of a family member, partner, friend, etc. can create physical, mental and emotional challenges. If left unhealed, it impacts us personally and professionally. The From Betrayal to Breakthrough podcast shares insights from the best therapists, coaches, healers, thought leaders and everyday people, combined with the findings of a recent Ph.D. study on betrayal to help you move forward and heal...once and for all.Debi Silber ©2025 Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • 479: What 73,500 People Revealed About Betrayal, Recovery, and Why Most Approaches Don't Work

    479: What 73,500 People Revealed About Betrayal, Recovery, and Why Most Approaches Don't Work
    Jun 22 2026
    Today is the day. The State of Betrayal Report — the most comprehensive research publication on betrayal recovery ever produced — is live. And I wanted the people who have been on this journey with me to hear about it here first, not through a social post or an email. In this solo episode, Dr. Debi Silber walks you through everything the research found: the behavioral impact data, the physical and cognitive symptom findings, the emotional burden numbers, and the one finding that stopped her more than any other. She also shares the three research discoveries that changed how we understand betrayal — and what they mean for anyone who has been through it, anyone who works with people healing from it, and any organization dealing with the cost of broken trust. If you've been trying to heal and still feel stuck — this episode is for you. Key Stats from This Episode: 94.7% of respondents are still being triggered by their betrayal 93.6% want to move forward but don't know how 91.67% are hesitant to trust again 96.9% experience at least one physical symptom since their betrayal 82% feel overwhelmed as a consistent baseline state 73% cannot focus · 68% cannot concentrate 99.43% experience at least one emotional symptom The median commitment to healing among 73,500+ respondents is 10 out of 10 The Three Research Discoveries: Betrayal is a different type of trauma — and requires a different path to heal Post Betrayal Syndrome® (PBS®) — a consistent, measurable cluster of symptoms that appears across cultures and betrayal types The Five Stages of Betrayal Recovery™ — a universal, data-driven pathway from betrayal to transformation Links Mentioned: 📄 The State of Betrayal Report (free) → thepbtinstitute.com/state-of-betrayal-report 📝 Free PBS® Assessment → thepbtinstitute.com 🎯 Betrayal to Breakthrough: Live → thepbtinstitute.com/live 🎓 PBT® Certification Program → thepbtinstitute.com/get-certified
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    26 mins
  • 478: Feeling Better About Feeling Bad: A Philosopher's Case for Dark Moods

    478: Feeling Better About Feeling Bad: A Philosopher's Case for Dark Moods
    Jun 15 2026
    Guest: Mariana Alessandri, PhD — existentialist philosopher, author, and self-described "defender of dark moods" If you've ever been told to "choose happy," "stay positive," or "look on the bright side" while your world was falling apart — this episode is for you. Dr. Debi Silber sits down with philosopher Mariana Alessandri to explore why our society's obsession with toxic positivity is actually hurting the people who are suffering most. Mariana, author of a groundbreaking book on dark emotions (covering anger, sadness, grief, depression, and anxiety), brings a refreshing and deeply compassionate philosophical lens to the emotions we're taught to hide, suppress, or apologize for. In this episode you'll discover: Why the pressure to "be positive" has an insidious underbelly — and how it turns us against ourselves The difference between saying "I'm broken" and "I'm in deep pain" — and why it matters How souls connect more deeply in suffering than in joy (and the philosophy behind it) The two wolves parable — and why starving the dark wolf may be keeping you stuck Why anger deserves a hearing, not a judgment — and how it can be a form of self-care The concept of "sympathetic resonance" and what heartstrings have to do with empathy Why sharing your pain is a gift — not a burden — and how to find the people you can trust with it How to talk about your pre-betrayal self with dignity, not shame Mariana's two takeaways for everyone: It's not your job to cheer people up — and sharing pain is a gift, not a burden. Connect with Mariana Alessandri: Website: marianalessandri.com Instagram: @mariana.alessandri Resources mentioned: Night Side of Nature (Mariana's book — chapters on anger, sadness, grief, depression, and anxiety) Philosophers referenced: Miguel de Unamuno, Audre Lorde, Maria Lugones, Aristotle, the Stoics, Epicureans The two wolves parable Susan Caine's concept of "bittersweet"
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    45 mins
  • 477: Betrayal, Karma & the 5D Shift: How to Stop Repeating Painful Patterns and Finally Heal

    477: Betrayal, Karma & the 5D Shift: How to Stop Repeating Painful Patterns and Finally Heal
    Jun 8 2026
    Guest: Liane Marie Lambert — intuitive guide, energy alchemist, and transformation coach helping people move from karmic cycles into conscious, high-vibration living. What if everything you've been through wasn't happening to you — but for you? In this episode, Dr. Debi sits down with Liane Marie Lambert to explore some of the most profound (and often misunderstood) truths about betrayal, karma, and human evolution. If you've ever wondered why you keep recreating the same painful experiences, or what it actually means to raise your vibration, this conversation is going to stop you in your tracks. Liane brings a perspective that's as grounding as it is expansive — weaving together the science of energy, the law of karmic entanglement, and the very real possibility that we are all, right now, in the middle of the greatest evolution humanity has ever witnessed. In this episode, you'll discover: What karma actually is — and why the "tit for tat" version you learned is keeping you stuck The karmic loophole: how you can energetically attract what you don't consciously agree to Why your body always knows the truth — even when your words don't How to tell the difference between your ego and your Higher Self The 3D to 5D shift: what it is, what it feels like, and how to step into it Why you are already a manifester — just possibly from a low vibration How to become an alchemist of your own energy and experience The one thing that will accelerate your evolution faster than anything else Liane's final message: Trust your intuition. That's where the magic is. Connect with Liane Marie Lambert: Website & coaching: https://www.lianemarielambert.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lianemarielambert_official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lianemarielambert Connect with Dr. Debi The PBT Institute: https://thepbtinstitute.com
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    36 mins
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