From Betrayal To Breakthrough

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,...

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....

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 Fou...

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 Det...

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...

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...

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 iss...

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 ep...

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 forg...

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...

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 i...

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...

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 sym...

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...

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 th...

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 ca...

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 w...

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...

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...

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 sear...

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. I...

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 insigh...

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 sh...

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...

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...