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453: From Betrayal's Breaking Point to Breakthrough: The Untold Story Behind The PBT® Certification Program

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After 450 episodes, the podcast takes a new direction as host Dr. Debi shares the deeply personal story behind the Post Betrayal Transformation® (PBT®) Certification Program—the only research-based program for healing from betrayal using the Five Stages from Betrayal to Breakthrough.

What You'll Learn

The Personal Journey

  • How childhood betrayal and later spousal betrayal led to a transformative healing journey

  • The decision to pursue a PhD in Transpersonal Psychology while barely functioning

  • Discovering the Five Stages of Betrayal Recovery through rigorous research and personal implementation

  • The vulnerable choice to share this private story to help others heal

The Research Behind PBT

  • Why there was no deep-dive study on the lived experience of betrayal

  • How the "Fab 14" women contributed to groundbreaking research

  • The moment a study chair recognized a documented process in the findings

  • Moving from theory to proven methodology through personal experience

Physical and Emotional Healing

  • Understanding Post Betrayal Syndrome® symptoms and their impact

  • How healing affects sleep, immune system, weight, and overall wellbeing

  • Why traditional therapy often keeps people stuck in the same patterns

  • The difference between staying in Stage 3 (quicksand) versus moving to Stages 4 and 5

The Certification Program

  • Why teaching coaches and practitioners creates exponential healing

  • How the certification includes personal healing work before teaching others

  • Real transformations: new businesses, restored health, rebuilt relationships

  • The vision of reaching thousands through trained practitioners rather than one-on-one work

Impact on Different Professions

  • Life Coaches: Helping clients who can't focus or move forward

  • Business Coaches: Supporting entrepreneurs who can't sell or promote themselves

  • Health Coaches: Understanding why clients sabotage healthy protocols

  • Leadership Coaches: Addressing trust issues that lead to micromanaging

  • Parents: Becoming role models of resilience for their children

Key Takeaways

  • Betrayal is uniquely traumatic—it shatters trust and creates physical symptoms

  • Healing is possible through a structured, research-based approach

  • The Five Stages can shorten decades of pain into a manageable healing journey

  • Transformation creates access to a version of yourself you didn't have before

  • Sharing your story, despite vulnerability, can create mass healing

Memorable Quotes

  • "Get out of the way. Your ego and pride are preventing people from healing."

  • "This work can shorten someone's pain by decades."

  • "Stage 3 is quicksand—it's where most people get stuck."

  • "Nothing was as painful for me as betrayal, and nothing feels better than transforming from it."

Resources Mentioned

About Post Betrayal Syndrome®

Post Betrayal Syndrome includes symptoms such as:

  • Sleep disruption and fatigue

  • Weakened immune system

  • Weight gain (especially around midsection)

  • Inability to focus or concentrate

  • Emotional overwhelm and triggers

Who This Episode Is For

  • Anyone who has experienced betrayal (family, partner, friend, coworker)

  • Coaches, therapists, counselors, and practitioners wanting to help betrayal survivors

  • Health and wellness professionals whose clients are stuck or self-sabotaging

  • Anyone interested in trauma recovery and transformation

  • People seeking to turn their pain into purpose

Next Steps

If you're interested in the PBT® Certification Program or want to learn more about the Five Stages from Betrayal to Breakthrough, visit the PBT® Institute or reach out with questions and comments.

  continue reading

456 episodes

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After 450 episodes, the podcast takes a new direction as host Dr. Debi shares the deeply personal story behind the Post Betrayal Transformation® (PBT®) Certification Program—the only research-based program for healing from betrayal using the Five Stages from Betrayal to Breakthrough.

What You'll Learn

The Personal Journey

  • How childhood betrayal and later spousal betrayal led to a transformative healing journey

  • The decision to pursue a PhD in Transpersonal Psychology while barely functioning

  • Discovering the Five Stages of Betrayal Recovery through rigorous research and personal implementation

  • The vulnerable choice to share this private story to help others heal

The Research Behind PBT

  • Why there was no deep-dive study on the lived experience of betrayal

  • How the "Fab 14" women contributed to groundbreaking research

  • The moment a study chair recognized a documented process in the findings

  • Moving from theory to proven methodology through personal experience

Physical and Emotional Healing

  • Understanding Post Betrayal Syndrome® symptoms and their impact

  • How healing affects sleep, immune system, weight, and overall wellbeing

  • Why traditional therapy often keeps people stuck in the same patterns

  • The difference between staying in Stage 3 (quicksand) versus moving to Stages 4 and 5

The Certification Program

  • Why teaching coaches and practitioners creates exponential healing

  • How the certification includes personal healing work before teaching others

  • Real transformations: new businesses, restored health, rebuilt relationships

  • The vision of reaching thousands through trained practitioners rather than one-on-one work

Impact on Different Professions

  • Life Coaches: Helping clients who can't focus or move forward

  • Business Coaches: Supporting entrepreneurs who can't sell or promote themselves

  • Health Coaches: Understanding why clients sabotage healthy protocols

  • Leadership Coaches: Addressing trust issues that lead to micromanaging

  • Parents: Becoming role models of resilience for their children

Key Takeaways

  • Betrayal is uniquely traumatic—it shatters trust and creates physical symptoms

  • Healing is possible through a structured, research-based approach

  • The Five Stages can shorten decades of pain into a manageable healing journey

  • Transformation creates access to a version of yourself you didn't have before

  • Sharing your story, despite vulnerability, can create mass healing

Memorable Quotes

  • "Get out of the way. Your ego and pride are preventing people from healing."

  • "This work can shorten someone's pain by decades."

  • "Stage 3 is quicksand—it's where most people get stuck."

  • "Nothing was as painful for me as betrayal, and nothing feels better than transforming from it."

Resources Mentioned

About Post Betrayal Syndrome®

Post Betrayal Syndrome includes symptoms such as:

  • Sleep disruption and fatigue

  • Weakened immune system

  • Weight gain (especially around midsection)

  • Inability to focus or concentrate

  • Emotional overwhelm and triggers

Who This Episode Is For

  • Anyone who has experienced betrayal (family, partner, friend, coworker)

  • Coaches, therapists, counselors, and practitioners wanting to help betrayal survivors

  • Health and wellness professionals whose clients are stuck or self-sabotaging

  • Anyone interested in trauma recovery and transformation

  • People seeking to turn their pain into purpose

Next Steps

If you're interested in the PBT® Certification Program or want to learn more about the Five Stages from Betrayal to Breakthrough, visit the PBT® Institute or reach out with questions and comments.

  continue reading

456 episodes

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