Can Betrayal & Trauma Affect Your Gut? The Hidden Link Between Betrayal & Digestive Issues ft. Dr. Debi Silber

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What if your gut symptoms weren’t just about food, but about something much deeper? In this episode, Alyssa sits down with Dr. Debbie Silber, founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation Institute, to explore the powerful and often overlooked connection between betrayal, trauma, and gut health.

After experiencing profound personal betrayal, Dr. Debbie went on to complete groundbreaking PhD research, uncovering a completely new framework for healing, one that explains why many people stay stuck physically, emotionally, and even digestively for years.

Together, they unpack how betrayal impacts the body, why it creates a unique type of trauma, and how it can show up as chronic digestive issues like IBS, bloating, and inflammation.

You’ll learn about:

• Why betrayal is a different type of trauma that requires a different healing approach
• What post-betrayal syndrome is and how it affects physical health (including the gut)
• The surprising link between trauma and digestive conditions
• The 5 stages of healing after betrayal, and where most people get stuck
• Why time alone doesn’t heal trauma, and what actually does

Guest bio: Dr. Debi Silber, Founder and CEO of The PBT (Post Betrayal Transformation) Institute and National Forgiveness Day, is an award-winning speaker, 2-time #1 International bestselling author, and host of From Betrayal to Breakthrough (top 1.5% globally). Her groundbreaking PhD study revealed 3 discoveries that completely revolutionized our understanding of betrayal and full healing. Creator of the world's #1 betrayal recovery certification for life, business, health, and leadership coaches, she's been featured on FOX, CBS, The Dr. Oz Show, and TEDx (twice). But what makes Dr. Debi's message truly resonate is her own story. After spending the early part of her 34-year career as a lifestyle coach, a devastating personal betrayal sent her into a PhD program — and into discoveries that transformed both her life and her field. Her journey through all five stages is the living proof behind the research, and the reason her message reaches anyone who has ever wondered if they will truly be okay again.

Newest book for practitioners: https://thepbtinstitute.com/unstuck/

The site: https://thepbtinstitute.com

Founder of the #1 Betrayal Recovery Certification for Life, Business, Health, and Leadership Coaches. Are you meant to help others through betrayal? Take the Quiz: https://thepbtinstitute.com/coach-quiz/

The latest TEDx: “Do You Have Post Betrayal Syndrome?“: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyqOR69dHiU

TEDx: Stop Sabotaging Yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX30i6nC7ro

The From Betrayal to Breakthrough podcast: https://thepbtinstitute.com/podcast/

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