About this episode
Family betrayal cuts deeper than almost any other wound. These are the very people we expect to love, guide, and protect us—and when they break that trust, the pain is overwhelming and confusing. In this episode, Dr. Debi Silber explores how early family betrayals shape our beliefs, relationships, health, and work. She shares her own personal story of family betrayal, how she questioned the beliefs she was raised with, and how breaking those patterns became the foundation for her healing and her life's work. Dr. Debi also highlights the journey of a PBT member who discovered how guilt and manipulation had silently dictated her family dynamics for decades—and what happens when those tactics stop working. This conversation sheds light on: Why family betrayal can feel so disorienting and devastating. The progression from "It must be me" ? "Maybe it's not me." "What if it's them?" ? "It's them." How beliefs formed in childhood can carry into adult relationships, health, and career.
