What really happens to a woman’s mind, body, and soul after betrayal? In this powerful episode, Bethany revisits the betrayal trauma framework of Dr. Omar Minwalla — and expands on it using Dr. Debi Silber’s 5 Stages from Betrayal to Breakthrough. Together, these models offer a trauma-informed roadmap for women recovering from infidelity, emotional manipulation, and covert narcissistic abuse. You’ll learn why betrayal trauma is so much more than “just cheating,” how it shapes your nervous system over time (yes, even if you’re high-functioning), and why survival mode is not the same thing as healing. This episode will help you: • Understand the long-term emotional and psychological effects of sustained deception • Recognize which stage of the healing journey you might be in and what that means • Learn why many women get stuck in “Stage 3: Survival Mode” and how to gently move forward Whether you’re newly reeling from betrayal or years past the initial shock but still feel numb, this episode will leave you feeling seen, validated, and supported. You can find Bethany on Instagram https://instagram.com/toolsoftexascottages?utm_source=qr Join The Broad Squad https://stan.store/ToolsofTC/p/women-only-group-coaching Find more about Dr. Debi Silber on Instagram @debisilber Mentioned in This Episode: • Dr. Omar Minwalla’s “Deceptive Sexuality Trauma” and “Integrity Abuse” model • Dr. Debi Silber’s 5 Stages from Betrayal to Breakthrough • The “Secret Sexual Basement” metaphor • The Broad Squad — Bethany’s coaching community for women • A gentle quiz to help you discover which stage of healing you’re in (optional if not including) You can find Bethany on Instagram https://instagram.com/toolsoftexascottages?utm_source=qr Join The Broad Squad https://stan.store/ToolsofTC/p/women-only-group-coaching Find more about Dr. Debi Silber on Instagram @debisilber betrayal trauma, emotional abuse, narcissistic abuse recovery, covert abuse, betrayal trauma healing, Dr. Omar Minwalla, Dr. Debi Silber, 5 stages of betrayal healing, survival mode, betrayal recovery, trauma-informed coaching, healing after emotional betrayal, healing from infidelity, signs of covert narcissism, trauma response after cheating