In today’s episode, Sara Schulting Kranz talks about figuring out your truth, what it feels like to discover and know your truth, and grounding yourself in the process of it all. Sara Schulting-Kranz is an author, keynote speaker, trauma and personal leadership authority, wilderness guide, and expert in utilizing nature healing. As a multiple trauma survivor, Sara Schulting Kranz, like millions of others in this world, suffered from severe Complex-PTSD that almost took her life, and could have l...
Apr 11, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 250
In today’s episode, Elena Mosaner discusses hypnosis as a coping mechanism for difficult life experiences – betrayal, heartbreak, and more. Mosaner is an ICF (International Coach Federation) certified professional coach, NGH (National Guild of Hypnotists) Certified Hypnotists, Certified Hypnotherapist and book author. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Creative Writing and Film as well as a Master of Science degree in Executive Coaching and Organizational Behavior. Throughout the last 15 ...
Apr 04, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 249
In today's episode, we’re talking all about managing symptoms without getting to the root cause of the problem. Could your anxiety, sleep issues, weight gain, and more be coming from an unhealed betrayal? Listen to today’s episode to hear more. Welcome to another exciting episode of A Dose of Dr. Debi! In This Episode: Symptoms tend to go away once you move through Stage 5 Suppressing the symptoms Change the root to change the fruit Links Subscribetodebi.com PBT Podcasts Healed or Hardened Quiz ...
Mar 28, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 248
In today’s episode, J. Scott MacMillan talks about the 12 stages of the hero’s journey that he walked through to take back his own life after years of holding himself back. Listen to today’s episode to hear more about the 12 stages. Scott MacMillan is an author, entrepreneur, and certified NLP life coach. His coaching business, Hero Life, uses behavioral learning techniques, adult learning theory, and the hero’s journey to help people learn new skills and apply critical thinking to daily life. L...
Mar 21, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 247
In today's episode, we’re talking with one of our lead coaches from The PBT Institute, Michelle Silva Leber, about the shattering of trust and the process of rebuilding trust after it has been shattered. Michelle specializes in The PBT Community on the topic of narcissism. She is a TEDx speaker, an international bestselling author, the ROAR to Win podcast host, and President of Soul Shift, Inc. Known as America's #1 Resilience Expert, for over 25 years Michelle has guided people through Transfor...
Mar 14, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 246
Staying stuck is a choice. In today’s episode, Byrdy Lynn Kelley talks about her childhood betrayal, how she got through it as a child, and how she fully healed from it over time. Listen to today’s episode to hear how Byrdy’s childhood betrayal turned around her life for the better. Byrdy is the proud mother of one son, who is attending college for industrial engineering. She is also CEO and Founder of REAME LLC, a real estate technology company, Melan Property Management LLC, a real estate mana...
Mar 07, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 245
In today’s episode, Sinclair Kennally discusses 7 & 7 – the 7 common root causes for chronic illness and the 7 layers of consciousness where healing can happen. Listen to hear Sinclair walk through these 7 root causes and 7 layers and explain how you can start paying attention to them for yourself. Sinclair Kennally, CNHP, CNC is an award-winning expert on chronic digestive illnesses, CEO of DetoxRejuveNation.com, host of Your Health Reset Podcast, and survivor of complex chronic illness. Sh...
Feb 28, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 244
In today’s episode, Dr. Serena Sterling talks about her childhood betrayal of not being heard, what it led to, and how she recovered from it. Listen to learn about how your emotional feelings can turn physical and what you can do about it. Serena holds a master's in International Journalism, a doctorate in linical psychology, and is a certified Life Coach. Due to her own experience of overcoming chronic fatigue syndrome and finding ways to alleviate her own chronic pain from years of living with...
Feb 21, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 243
In today’s episode, Jessica is talking about how criticism effects a relationship and primary and secondary feelings, fears, and emotions. Listen to understand why we criticize in relationships and what we can do instead. Dr. Jessica Higgins holds two graduate degrees in psychology, two coaching certifications, and has over 20 years of experience helping clients achieve successful results with an integrative and comprehensive blend of psychology and coaching all in one. Her ultimate goal is to h...
Feb 14, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 242
In today’s episode, Jennifer Lehr covers the relationship roadmap and how our different attachment styles impact how we show up in our relationships. Listen to learn so much about who you are and why you react and respond the way you do. Jennifer created WeConcile to help couples get free from pain and disconnection, and to again find happiness in marriage. She spent years working on her own issues, educating herself as well as studying and training as a couples therapist. In This Episode How to...
Feb 07, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 241
Ep. 240: A Dose of Dr. Debi: Getting Messy in Order to Transform True transformation requires discomfort. Many of us don’t want to be uncomfortable so we get to Stage 3 where we numb, avoid and distract- and we stay there. If and when you make it to Stage 4, that’s where the real work and healing begins and it starts to feel messy. My name is Dr. Debi Silber, and welcome to another exciting episode of A Dose of Dr. Debi! Today, we’re going to talk about facing it, feeling it and healing it. In T...
Jan 31, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 240
239: A Dose of Dr. Debi: PBT Lead Coach Talks About Building Trust In today's episode, we’re talking with one of our lead coaches from The PBT Institute, Peggy Porter, about the shattering of trust, forgiveness, reconciliation, and what it looks like to take that leap of faith to begin the process of learning how to trust again. Peggy specializes in The PBT Community on reconciliation and forgiveness. She is an advocate and teacher in the practice of self-care, self-compassion and self-love. Wel...
Jan 28, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 239
238: A Dose of Dr. Debi: What's the ROI on Your Questions? At some point, asking yourself “why” does more harm than good. There comes a time where you’re marinating in the why and it’s no longer helping you on your healing journey. My name is Dr. Debi Silber, and welcome to another exciting episode of A Dose of Dr. Debi! Today, we’re going to talk about the ROI of your questions when trying to heal from a betrayal and what may be a better use of your time and energy. In This Episode: Asking your...
Jan 24, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 238
It seems obvious. Of course, you’re ready to heal! We go through 5 stages in order to fully heal. However, most people find themselves stuck in Stage 3. My name is Dr. Debi Silber, and welcome to another exciting episode of A Dose of Dr. Debi! Today, we’re going to talk about why it is so common to land and stay in Stage 3. In This Episode: Moving through Stages 1 & 2 WHY we get stuck in Stage 3 Moving past Stage 3 into 4 & 5 to truly heal Links PBT Podcasts Healed or Hardened Quiz Post ...
Jan 21, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 237
While we’ve been taught that time heals all wounds, that’s not true when it comes to betrayal. I have proof of that. Over 50,000 people have taken the Post Betrayal Syndrome Quiz and I’ve seen many, many people who have been betrayed 15, 35, 40 years ago who are still struggling to trust fully. My name is Dr. Debi Silber, and welcome to another exciting episode of A Dose of Dr. Debi! Today, we’re going discuss what an unhealed betrayal looks like. In This Episode: Most get stuck in Stage 3 out o...
Jan 17, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 236
People who undergo painful and traumatic experiences tend to suffer from chronic stress. Cortisol, a primary stress hormone, increases as a result. The higher amounts of this hormone in the body cause a drop in the levels of progesterone, a female hormone that is crucial for the regulation of ovulation and menstruation. When this happens, estrogen dominance occurs, bringing with it a myriad of symptoms, including lumpy and fibrocystic breasts, period problems, thyroid nodules, weight gain, and h...
Oct 18, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 235
Sometimes, our relationships can hold us back from making crucial changes in our lives. We don’t want to outgrow them, so we end up sabotaging ourselves: whether it be through food, drugs, alcohol, reckless behavior, and the like. My name is Dr. Debi Silber, and welcome to another exciting episode of A Dose of Dr. Debi. Today, I’ll be discussing how you can stay connected with people who make you feel safe and comfortable while achieving personal growth and development. In This Episode Find out ...
Oct 15, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 234
Words are powerful and if left unchecked, they can cause self-sabotaging behaviors and thoughts. This is what happened to Kiko Ellsworth, but he is a living example that you can create a path of healing by getting to the core of who you truly are. Kiko’s confidence eroded after hearing his dad say he couldn’t do something. It led him to years of searching for external validation only to realize that self-worth comes from within, not from others. In today’s insightful episode of From Betrayal to ...
Oct 11, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 233
We often do things unconsciously to preserve our memories of precious people who have gone before us. Sometimes, remembrance takes the form of bad habits that we need to break. But how can you stay connected with your departed loved ones without getting yourself stuck? My name is Dr. Debi Silber, and welcome to another exciting episode of A Dose of Dr. Debi. Today, we will be discussing how you can be intentional in incorporating new beliefs and behaviors into your routine while maintaining that...
Oct 08, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 232
Betrayal can run so deep that it can damage your self-worth for a very long time. For Felicia Searcy, who grew up in an abusive home, the betrayal of her family left her in emotional and social turmoil for many years. Her unresolved trauma made her feel inadequate and unlovable, to the point of depression. In today’s insightful episode of From Betrayal to Breakthrough, Felicia discusses how she was able to rise above her story and heal from her old wounds. Drawing from her personal experiences a...
Oct 04, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 231
A painful experience such as abuse, abandonment, or betrayal can have a profound impact on various aspects of our lives. It can leave us feeling stuck and full of self-limiting beliefs, or it can present an opportunity for growth and transformation. Ask yourself: have your experiences left you healed...or hardened? My name is Dr. Debi Silber, and welcome to another insightful episode of A Dose of Dr. Debi. Today, I will be discussing the healed-or-hardened spectrum, explore its possible manifest...
Oct 01, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 230
Jealousy is nearly unavoidable in most relationships, and that’s true in polyamory as well. Polyamory is when people agree to have multiple, simultaneous romantic relationships. You can imagine how jealousy may show up there—but you’d be surprised at how similar those experiences are in all kinds of different relationships. Dr. Joli Hamilton has long been fascinated by the concept of jealousy. It has featured in many of her life experiences, including her own polyamorous relationships, and event...
Sep 27, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 229
No matter how much we plan our lives, the unexpected happens, leaving us completely dumbfounded. When we’re feeling lost and don’t know what to do next, it can cause deep fear, dread, and anxiety. But while our state of confusion may feel as if it’s a roadblock to getting to where we need to be, it actually serves a purpose for our breakthrough. It allows us to dig deeper within ourselves and search more vigorously for clarity. My name Dr. Debi Silber and welcome to another insightful episode of...
Sep 24, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 228
When you have experienced a stressful event in your life, it is easy to get stuck in your worries or fears. Madhur-Nain Websters believes that you don’t have to live this way. Madhur-Nain has discovered the benefits of Kundalini Yoga in calming the nervous system and retraining the “monkey mind.” Now, she helps others use this technique to move forward with their lives and achieve self-healing. In this insightful episode of From Betrayal to Breakthrough, she discusses how meditative tools can fr...
Sep 20, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 227
Betrayal has detrimental effects on the sufferer’s physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Healing is possible, and there are five Stages every person must work through to fully heal. However, many people tend to linger in the third Stage; they get comfy there, get stuck, and have a hard time lifting themselves up to the next Stage. Hi, I am Dr. Debi Silber and welcome to another insightful episode of A Dose of Dr. Debi. Today, we will be discussing the five Stages of going from betra...
Sep 17, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 226
What do you do when millions of people see and criticize your actions? Would you be able to take the flood of criticism and judgment? AdaPia d’Errico knows just how much of an ordeal this can be. Back in 2018, AdaPia went on stage to deliver a keynote speech in Los Angeles, California. She talked about her first marriage, where she betrayed herself by staying even though she was unhappy. It was shared online and became viral. The video reached 40 million views with 100,000 comments and 250 share...
Sep 13, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 225
When you’re suffering from trauma, it’s easy to be consumed by your own pain. For many people, helping others is the furthest thing on their minds. But did you know random acts of kindness have so many benefits for the giver? I am Dr. Debi Silber and welcome to another insightful episode of A Dose of Dr. Debi. Today, we will be discussing how helping others can actually help someone struggling to heal from betrayal or a life crisis of any kind. We will also delve into the many ways you can exten...
Sep 10, 2021•5 min•Season 1Ep. 224
As parents, it is easy to feel frustrated and think that we are not doing a great job raising our children. Abigail Wald is no stranger to this. After an incident with her mother when she was 5 years old, Abigail promised herself that she would be a different kind of parent in the future. But when she had children of her own, she found herself struggling more than she anticipated and felt like she had betrayed them as well as herself. In today’s episode of From Betrayal to Breakthrough, Abigail ...
Sep 06, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 223
It is difficult to rebuild relationships after trust has been broken. When you lose your sense of safety and security, it can leave you in a traumatic state and hold you back in so many ways. So, what do you do if you don’t know how to start reconnecting with others? Are there ways to overcome your trust issues and be happy again? I am Dr. Debi Silber and welcome to another insightful episode of A Dose of Dr. Debi. In this episode, we’ll be talking about the Trust Again Challenge. We will identi...
Sep 03, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 222
When you have experienced a traumatic event, it’s easy to get stuck in the victim mentality. But your painful past doesn’t mean that you can’t live a fulfilling life. Take Dawn Burnett’s story of trauma and healing, for one. Dawn grew up in a broken family and is a survivor of sexual abuse. Through functional medicine and a deep understanding of the mind-body connection, she was able to move forward and uncover the happiness that lives within her. In this episode of From Betrayal to Breakthrough...
Aug 30, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 221