February 17, 2026

578- Are You Ready to Heal from a Betrayal?

In this episode of Confessions of a Binge Eater, we explore the deep connection between betrayal, emotional pain, and our relationship with food. I sit down with Dr. Debi Silber, a leading voice in betrayal recovery, to talk about how unhealed betrayal can keep us stuck for years—and how true healing is not only possible, but predictable. If you’ve ever used food to numb heartbreak, loss, or broken trust, this conversation offers insight, compassion, and real hope for lasting transformation.

  • Why betrayal is a unique form of trauma and not the same as other emotional wounds
  • How betrayal impacts trust, self-worth, and the nervous system
  • The link between betrayal, emotional eating, and weight struggles
  • What Post Betrayal Syndrome is and why time alone doesn’t heal it
  • The five proven stages of Post Betrayal Transformation
  • Why so many people get stuck in survival mode and how to move beyond it
  • How numbing behaviors, including food, develop after betrayal
  • What real healing looks like physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually
  • How rebuilding after betrayal can lead to deeper self-trust and freedom
  • Dr. Debi’s mission to train practitioners to help others fully heal
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  • Dr. Debi Silber’s Book

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