Healing from Betrayal: Reclaiming Trust in Yourself and Others
Episode Overview
Recognise how childhood betrayal shapes adult relationships. Understand the importance of self-trust and listening to your inner voice. Seek therapy and express your pain through writing. Learn actionable steps to rebuild trust in yourself and others. Embrace compassion and patience in your healing journey.
It's easy to feel like a victim when betrayed, and hard to look at our own beliefs and behaviour.
Betrayal is one of the most gut-wrenching experiences one can endure, and Dr. Margaret Paul is here to guide you through it in this episode of the Inner Bonding Podcast. Dr. Paul delves into the complex emotions and deep pain that come with betrayal, sharing her own personal story of family betrayal and the steps she took to heal. She explains how betrayal often starts from within, highlighting the importance of self-trust and listening to your inner voice.
Through anecdotes and practical advice, Dr. Paul shows how you can begin to mend your broken heart and rebuild trust in yourself and others. Dr. Paul discusses how childhood experiences of betrayal can shape our adult relationships and how unloving actions from parents can create confusion about what love truly is. She emphasises the importance of recognising self-betrayal and how it mirrors the way others treat us. By sharing examples from her clients' experiences, Dr.
Paul illustrates how ignoring your inner feelings can lead to repeated patterns of betrayal. The episode is filled with actionable steps to help you heal, such as seeking therapy, expressing your pain through writing, and learning to trust your inner guidance. Dr. Paul also offers insights into rebuilding trust in relationships, stressing the need for both partners to do their inner work and attend couples counselling if necessary.
If you've ever felt the sting of betrayal and are struggling to move past it, this episode offers a compassionate and practical guide to help you on your healing journey. Dr. Paul's blend of personal experience and professional expertise makes this a must-listen for anyone looking to reclaim their sense of self and find peace after betrayal.