Betrayal and the Brain

About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of betrayal on health with Dr. Debbie Silber, exploring Post-Betrayal Syndrome and its healing process.

In this episode of The Evolution of Medicine, host James Maskell interviews Debbie Silber, PhD, founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation Institute and author of Unstuck. The conversation explores why betrayal is a distinct and often overlooked root cause of chronic physical and mental health conditions. Dr. Silber shares her groundbreaking research on Post-Betrayal Syndrome (PBS), the predictable 5 stages of healing, and why so many patients remain "stuck" despite functional or conventional care. This episode reframes betrayal not as an emotional inconvenience—but as a physiological event that reshapes the brain, nervous system, immune function, and digestive health. About the Guest: Debbie Silber, PhD is the founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation Institute and creator of the PBT® (Post-Betrayal Transformation) Certification Program. After experiencing multiple betrayals herself, she completed a PhD study on how betrayal impacts health, work, and relationships. Her research identified Post-Betrayal Syndrome and the 5 stages of healing. She is the author of Unstuck and works with both individuals and healthcare practitioners worldwide. Website…

People in this episode

Host: James Maskell

Guest: Debbie Silber

Topics covered

• betrayal
• chronic health
• Post-Betrayal Syndrome
• healing stages
• mental health
• physiological impact

Keywords

• betrayal
• chronic conditions
• Post-Betrayal Syndrome
• healing stages
• mental health
• immune function
• digestive health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Post Betrayal Transformation Institute

Books & works: Unstuck

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