Mar 10, 2025
In this episode, I sit down with Kristin Cary, founder of Living Truth, to discuss nervous system regulation after betrayal, the journey of healing, and the transformation that follows trauma. Kristin shares her personal story of betrayal, healing, and growth, offering invaluable insights into navigating betrayal trauma, understanding nervous system responses, and reclaiming personal power.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
🔹 Kristin’s
Story – How discovering betrayal
during pregnancy turned her world upside down and led her on a
profound healing journey.
🔹 The 5 Stages
of Betrayal Recovery – Why most
people get stuck in Stage 3 and how to move into true
transformation.
🔹 The Role of
the Nervous System –
Understanding fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses and how
they show up after betrayal.
🔹 Unhelpful
Advice vs. Real Support – Common
myths and toxic messages given to betrayed
partners.
🔹 Practical
Ways to Regulate Your Nervous System – Grounding
exercises, breathwork, and movement strategies to restore
balance.
🔹 Healing as a
Lifelong Journey – Why healing
is not linear and how to embrace ongoing
growth.
Key Quotes:
“Healing isn’t about getting over betrayal—it’s about transforming because of it.”
“Your nervous system is always responding to perceived threats. Understanding those responses is key to healing.”
“We can’t change what we’re unaware of. Learning to tune into our bodies is one of the most important parts of recovery.”
“You are not responsible for someone else’s healing. You are responsible for your own.”
Resources & Links:
Learn more
about Kristin Cary & Living
Truth:
www.living-truth.org
Follow
Kristin on[Instagram & Facebook at @ Livingtruth61
FREE Resource:
Download Kristin’s helpful
resources to
start healing today!
Join the Conversation:
What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Share in the comments or send me a message!
Ready to move from pain to power? Take the next step in your healing journey today.
Resources & Connect with Dr. Debi
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The PBT Institute: Break free from the pain of betrayal and find safety, love, and trust again.
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For the betrayed – Reclaim: Heal from your betrayal and take your life back.
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For the betrayer – Rebuild: Heal yourself and help heal the heart you broke.
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Take the Post Betrayal Syndrome Quiz – Post-Betrayal Syndrome Quiz
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Want to become a Certified PBT Coach/Practitioner? Check out our FREE masterclass here.
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