From Betrayal To Breakthrough

What does NASA, the military, and healing from betrayal have in common? More than you might think. In this powerful episode, Dr. Debi Silber sits down with mindset strategist and engineer John Mollura — whose career took him from high-stakes aerospace missions to coaching high performers — to talk about the one thing that determines whether we move forward or stay stuck: how we use our minds.   Jo...

Guest: Guy Kawasaki — Chief Evangelist, Canva · Author · Host of Remarkable People   What happens when one of Silicon Valley's most trusted voices—the man who helped launch the Macintosh and now serves as Chief Evangelist for Canva—sits down to talk about betrayal, broken trust, and what it takes to live with integrity? You get a conversation that's honest, provocative, and deeply human.   In this...

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 a...

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 actua...

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,...

What do the Olympic Games and betrayal recovery have in common? More than you'd think. In this powerful episode, Dr. Debi sits down with former Olympian and transformational speaker Cherita O'Dell — who represented Barbados in the long jump at the 1996 Atlanta Centennial Games — for a conversation that is equal parts raw, inspiring, and deeply practical.   Cherita's Olympic story isn't the one you...

If you've been feeling like you're losing hope, hitting setbacks, or struggling to set boundaries — this episode is for you. Dr. Debi Silber is pulling straight from her recent coaching sessions to shine a spotlight on three of the most common themes she's seeing right now. And here's the thing: none of them mean you're failing. In fact, they're all part of the healing process.   In this episode,...

Guest: Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum, Founder & CEO of the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy (FMCA)   From Betrayal to Breakthrough with Dr. Debi Silber   Episode Overview   What does it take to reinvent yourself — not once, but multiple times? In this warm and inspiring conversation, Dr. Debi Silber welcomes her dear friend Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum, a clinical psychologist, functional medicine expert, an...

After recovering from pneumonia, Dr. Debi returned to her microphone with a packed day — five podcast interviews across five completely different audiences. What she discovered was striking: no matter the industry, background, or life stage, three core wounds from betrayal kept surfacing in every single conversation.   In this episode, Dr. Debi covers:   Why she did five back-to-back podcast inter...

What happens when you hand the microphone to your daughter and tell her to ask whatever she wants — no prep, no filters?   That's exactly what this episode is. My daughter Camryn sat down with me for a conversation I didn't see coming, asking questions designed to draw out the side of Dr. Debi that doesn't always show up in research discussions or keynote stages — the personal, the raw, the real....

What does it actually take to be a good friend — to others and to yourself? In this rich conversation, Dr. Debi sits down with award-winning filmmaker, Columbia University faculty member, and author Barnet Bain to explore the surprising truth about why so many of us struggle in friendships: we never learned how. Drawing from his course on relationships taught at Columbia and his new book How to Be...

TRIGGER WARNING: CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE In this powerful and important episode, Dr. Debi sits down with Chris Yadon, Executive Director of Saprea , a nonprofit dedicated to the prevention of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and healing for survivors. Chris shares his own journey — growing up amid instability, learning to emotionally numb as a child — and how that personal experience became the foundat...

In this reflective solo episode, Dr. Debi Silber shares an unexpected gift that came from a two-week battle with pneumonia — the forced stillness to ask herself one of life's most enduring questions: What do you want to be when you grow up?   With her daughter's wedding just days away, Dr. Debi opens up about how illness slowed her down enough to take stock of what she's outgrown, what she's still...

In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Debi Silber is joined by her daughter Camryn for a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation about what it really looks like to get stuck in Stage Three — not because of a betrayal by someone else, but through our own patterns, thoughts, and avoidance. Camryn's story is one of extraordinary intelligence, world travel, and deep self-awareness ultimately leading to...

From Betrayal to Breakthrough with Dr. Debi Silber | Guest: Peter McLaughlin     About Peter McLaughlin   Peter McLaughlin is a certified hypnotherapist and founder of Blue Sky Hypnosis. After being diagnosed simultaneously with Lyme disease and leukemia 23 years ago — and given just 10 years to live — Peter embarked on a profound healing journey that led him from Wall Street and a 50-person secur...

This is a milestone episode — Dr. Debi is celebrating her 60th birthday, and she's marking the occasion by sharing six of her greatest life lessons, one for each decade. Whether you're in the thick of healing from betrayal or simply looking for some wisdom to carry you forward, these lessons are deeply personal, hard-won, and universally relatable.   What You'll Hear in This Episode:   Lesson 1: H...

What happens when life keeps knocking you down — job loss, divorce, the death of a child, a failing business, a spinal crisis — and you keep getting back up anyway? In this powerful episode, Dr. Debi sits down with Jarrod Barakett   , President of Light Systems, to explore one of the most remarkable resilience stories you'll ever hear. Jarrod Barakett 's journey is a masterclass in accountability,...

  Dr. Debi Silber breaks down exactly why betrayal hits differently than other types of trauma — and why understanding that difference is the key to actually healing from it. Drawing on her PhD research and work with over 100,000 people , Dr. Debi explains the three discoveries that changed everything, why so many people suffer in silence, and how coaches and practitioners can better serve clients...

Dr. Debi Silber sits down with brain fitness expert Dr. Patrick Porter to explore how betrayal hijacks the nervous system and what we can do to rewire our brains for healing and optimal performance.   Key Topics Discussed   The Brain-Betrayal Connection   How betrayal dysregulates the nervous system and puts us into sympathetic dominance (fight or flight)   Why traditional healing tools often fail...

The Myth of Time Healing:  Contrary to popular belief , time alone does not heal betrayal wounds. Assessment responses reveal people still struggling 15, 35, even 40+ years after their betrayal, with statements like "feels like it happened yesterday" and "I'll never trust again."   The Critical Difference:  Betrayal recovery requires deliberate, intentional healing—you can't count on time or a new...

If you've done the therapy, read the books, and tried everything to move on from betrayal—but you're STILL not okay—this episode explains why.   Dr. Debi reveals what Post Betrayal Syndrome ® (PBS ® ) is, why conventional support often falls short, and what betrayal-informed care actually looks like. You'll learn why your body won't let go, why your mind won't quiet, and why the healing path requi...

Do you have clients you just can't seem to reach—even though your tools work brilliantly with others? This episode reveals why traditional coaching methods often fall short with certain clients and what's really happening beneath the surface.   The Clients You Can't Reach   The Cycler  Makes progress for weeks, then suddenly spirals back as if none of the work happened. You're building a foundatio...

Episode Overview   If you've been struggling with betrayal for a long time despite trying multiple healing approaches, this episode reveals why well-meaning practitioners and proven methodologies often miss the mark when it comes to betrayal-specific recovery.   Key Topics Covered   Why Life Coaching Isn't Enough   Life coaching excels at goal setting, accountability, and mindset shifts   Works be...

Colette Jane F ehr a marriage counselor, EMDR therapist, and author of "The Cost of Quiet." With over two decades of experience helping individuals and couples navigate relationship challenges, Colette specializes in teaching people how to communicate vulnerably and assertively in their most important relationships.   Episode Overview   In this powerful conversation, Dr. Debi Silber sits down with...

In this episode, Dr. Debi explores two fundamental aspects of healing from betrayal that don't get enough attention: worthiness and self-compassion. She reveals how early conditioning shapes our sense of worth, how betrayal amplifies these wounds, and why the shattering experience of betrayal offers a profound opportunity to rebuild yourself intentionally.   Key Topics Covered   The Roots of Unwor...