250 – Why Betrayal Hurts Like a Physical Wound

250 – Why Betrayal Hurts Like a Physical Wound

From Life Happens with Barb & Michelle by Michelle Maros & Barb Schmidt

March 24, 2026 · 49 min

About this episode

This episode explores the deep emotional impact of betrayal and the journey of healing from it.

What happens when the person you trusted completely becomes the source of your deepest wound? And what does it mean when you're the one who caused that kind of pain for someone else? In this episode of Life Happens with Barb & Michelle , our hosts go deep on one of the most universally painful human experiences: betrayal. This is a raw, honest conversation about what betrayal actually does to us, how it lives in our bodies, and what it really takes to move forward (hint: it's not just forgiving and forgetting). 💬 Barb opens up about how betrayal has quietly shattered her sense of safety and belonging over the years, including within family relationships, and shares what she's learning about the difference between repairing a relationship and repairing yourself . 💬 Michelle gets real about a time in her younger years when she found herself cast as the villain in a messy web of loyalty, secrets, and broken trust. She reflects on how she eventually made peace with it, even without resolution from the other people involved. ✨ In This Episode, We Discuss: Why betrayal isn't just disappointment and why it activates the same regions of the brain as physical pain The difference…

People in this episode

Hosts: Barb Schmidt, Michelle Maros

Topics covered

  • betrayal
  • emotional pain
  • relationships
  • forgiveness
  • self-repair

Keywords

  • betrayal
  • emotional wounds
  • trust
  • relationships
  • forgiveness
  • self-improvement

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