Host
Dr. Debi Silber, Founder & CEO of The PBT® (Post Betrayal Transformation®) Institute
Episode Overview
In this powerful, eye-opening masterclass, Dr. Debi Silber explores the hidden ways unhealed betrayal trauma disrupts workplace performance, leadership, team dynamics, and personal well-being. From brain fog and burnout to disengagement and chronic stress, betrayal at work and in life silently chips away at trust, productivity, and engagement—until it’s named and healed. You’ll also hear from several Certified PBT® Coaches and Practitioners sharing real-world examples, healing insights, and how the PBT Method transforms both individuals and organizations.
What You’ll Learn
– Why betrayal is a unique form of trauma that requires a specific kind of healing
– The 3 groundbreaking discoveries from Dr. Debi’s PhD study on betrayal
– How betrayal shows up at work (emotional volatility, imposter syndrome, absenteeism, inability to trust or delegate)
– Post Betrayal Syndrome®: Symptoms and statistics from 100,000+ survey respondents
– How unhealed betrayal is misdiagnosed as stress, burnout, leadership breakdown, or low morale
– The 5 Stages from Betrayal to Breakthrough—and how to move through them
– Why time and even new relationships don’t heal betrayal—only deliberate action does
Featuring Guest Experts & PBT Coaches
– Coach Peggy: On how betrayal left her emotionally overwhelmed and unable to work—leading to months of missed work and HR intervention
– Coach Elizabeth: On the nervous system’s response to trauma, chronic pain, addiction, and how yoga and somatic work support healing
– Coach Nari: On self-awareness, trauma’s impact on leadership and decision-making, and how healing restores personal power
– Practitioner Jay: On the workplace costs of unhealed betrayal, from policy gaps to team dysfunction, shame, and numbing behaviors
– Coach Sunrise (Middle East): On cultural barriers to addressing betrayal, the fast-track to “getting over it,” and the cost of skipping healing
– Coach Ingrid (Kenya): On how betrayal trauma is perceived in Kenya, small business impacts, and cultural silence around betrayal
– Coach Tran (Vietnam): On the hidden emotional toll betrayal takes in professional settings where it’s often ignored
Statistics
– 84% struggle with trust after betrayal
– 71% experience sleep issues
– 60% can’t concentrate
– 78% constantly revisit the betrayal
– 81% feel a loss of personal power
– 45% have digestive issues related to betrayal
Programs Mentioned
– Reclaim Essentials: Self-paced program with milestone tracking — $497
– Reclaim Momentum: Includes group coaching, live classes, Q&A with Dr. Debi — $997
– Transform: All of Momentum + 3 private sessions with Dr. Debi + small group Transform sessions — $5,000
Resources
– Take the Post Betrayal Syndrome® Quiz: https://thepbtinstitute.com/quiz
– Join the Reclaim Program: https://thepbtinstitute.com/reclaim
– Learn about bringing PBT® to your workplace: https://thepbtinstitute.com/corporate/
Final Takeaway
You don’t leave your wounds at the door. Betrayal trauma—personal or professional—will show up in your leadership, performance, team relationships, and health unless you deliberately heal it. The good news? With the right roadmap, healing is not just possible—it’s predictable.