About this episode

The episode explores the concept of pre-birth planning and how it relates to understanding betrayal and trauma.

Why Did This Happen to Me? A Radical New Way to Understand Betrayal, Trauma & Life’s Hardest Moments Why did this happen to me? If you’ve ever asked that question after betrayal, infidelity, or a life-altering experience… this conversation may completely shift how you see your story. In this deeply thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Rob Schwartz, author of Your Soul’s Plan, to explore the concept of pre-birth planning—the idea that we may choose our biggest life challenges before we’re even born. Yes… even betrayal. Before you dismiss this as “too out there,” stay with us. Because whether you take this literally or metaphorically, this conversation opens the door to something every woman healing from betrayal needs:👉 meaning👉 perspective👉 and the possibility of peace We explore what it means to view betrayal not as punishment—but as part of a larger soul journey… without bypassing the very real pain and trauma that comes with it. If you’ve ever wondered: Why did he cheat? Why did this happen to me? Is there any deeper meaning in this pain? How do I stop feeling like a victim of my life? This episode will stretch your thinking in the most powerful way. And most…

People in this episode

Host: Lora Cheadle

Guest: Rob Schwartz

Topics covered

• betrayal
• trauma
• pre-birth planning
• personal growth
• healing
• life challenges

Keywords

• betrayal
• infidelity
• trauma
• pre-birth planning
• personal growth
• healing
• life challenges
• meaning
• perspective
• soul journey

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Your Soul’s Plan

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