# Why Did This Happen to Me? A Radical New Way to Understand Betrayal, Trauma & Life’s Hardest Moments Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/flaunt-create-a-life-you-love-after-infidelity-or-betrayal-942354/why-did-this-happen-to-me-a-radical-new-way-to-understand-betrayal-trauma-life-s-hardest-moments Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/flaunt-create-a-life-you-love-after-infidelity-or-betrayal-942354/why-did-this-happen-to-me-a-radical-new-way-to-understand-betrayal-trauma-life-s-hardest-moments.md Podcast: [FLAUNT! Create a Life You Love After Infidelity or Betrayal](https://stenobird.com/podcast/flaunt-create-a-life-you-love-after-infidelity-or-betrayal-942354) Published: 2026-03-22T19:59:30+00:00 Episode link: https://loracheadle.podbean.com/e/why-did-this-happen-to-me-a-radical-new-way-to-understand-betrayal-trauma-life-s-hardest-moments/ Audio file: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9p7qq8sk3sqwiede/BLSR.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/flaunt-create-a-life-you-love-after-infidelity-or-betrayal-942354/episodes/why-did-this-happen-to-me-a-radical-new-way-to-understand-betrayal-trauma-life-s-hardest-moments Duration seconds: 3410 ## Resource Why Did This Happen to Me? A Radical New Way to Understand Betrayal, Trauma & Life’s Hardest Moments Why did this happen to me? If you’ve ever asked that question after betrayal, infidelity, or a life-altering experience… this conversation may completely shift how you see your story. In this deeply thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Rob Schwartz, author of Your Soul’s Plan, to explore the concept of pre-birth planning—the idea that we may choose our biggest life challenges before we’re even born. Yes… even betrayal. Before you dismiss this as “too out there,” stay with us. Because whether you take this literally or metaphorically, this conversation opens the door to something every woman healing from betrayal needs:👉 meaning👉 perspective👉 and the possibility of peace We explore what it means to view betrayal not as punishment—but as part of a larger soul journey… without bypassing the very real pain and trauma that comes with it. If you’ve ever wondered: Why did he cheat? Why did this happen to me? Is there any deeper meaning in this pain? How do I stop feeling like a victim of my life? This episode will stretch your thinking in the most powerful way. And most importantly—it will invite you back into your own power. Top 3 Takeaways What if your hardest experiences weren’t random—but chosen for growth?The concept of pre-birth planning offers a radically different lens on betrayal, trauma, and life’s biggest challenges. Understanding meaning doesn’t replace healing—it deepens it.This is NOT about bypassing pain. True healing still requires emotional, somatic, and psychological work. You are not a victim of your life—you are a participant in your evolution.Shifting from “Why me?” to “What is this here to teach me?” can unlock profound clarity, forgiveness, and… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/flaunt-create-a-life-you-love-after-infidelity-or-betrayal-942354/episodes/why-did-this-happen-to-me-a-radical-new-way-to-understand-betrayal-trauma-life-s-hardest-moments/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/flaunt-create-a-life-you-love-after-infidelity-or-betrayal-942354/why-did-this-happen-to-me-a-radical-new-way-to-understand-betrayal-trauma-life-s-hardest-moments.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.