# Betrayal and the Brain

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Podcast: [Evolution of Medicine Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/evolution-of-medicine-podcast-391904)
Published: 2026-03-03T01:03:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of The Evolution of Medicine, host James Maskell interviews Debbie Silber, PhD, founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation Institute and author of Unstuck. The conversation explores why betrayal is a distinct and often overlooked root cause of chronic physical and mental health conditions. Dr. Silber shares her groundbreaking research on Post-Betrayal Syndrome (PBS), the predictable 5 stages of healing, and why so many patients remain "stuck" despite functional or conventional care. This episode reframes betrayal not as an emotional inconvenience—but as a physiological event that reshapes the brain, nervous system, immune function, and digestive health. About the Guest: Debbie Silber, PhD is the founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation Institute and creator of the PBT® (Post-Betrayal Transformation) Certification Program. After experiencing multiple betrayals herself, she completed a PhD study on how betrayal impacts health, work, and relationships. Her research identified Post-Betrayal Syndrome and the 5 stages of healing. She is the author of Unstuck and works with both individuals and healthcare practitioners worldwide. Website: https://thepbtinstitute.com/about-debi-6/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debisilber/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InspireEmpowerTransform/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debisilber/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DebiSilber James Maskell Website: https://www.jamesmaskell.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjamesmaskell Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesedwardmaskell/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesmaskell Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

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