Workplace Betrayal Recovery: A Leadership Guide 2026

Workplace betrayal doesn't just cost you a relationship. It costs you trust in your own judgment. If you've gone quiet in meetings since a colleague, boss, or company let you down, this episode is for you. Sabrina Braham, MA, MFT, PCC, talks with Dr. Debi Silber, holistic psychologist, founder of the PBT Institute, and author of Trust Again: Overcoming Betrayal and Regaining Health, Confidence, and Happiness. Together they unpack the hidden symptoms of betrayal and a stage-based path back to confidence, using real coaching stories instead of easy platitudes. KEY TAKEAWAYS Betrayal breaks trust in yourself, not just in the person who betrayed you. Losing your voice in meetings is often a betrayal symptom, not a confidence problem. Recovery moves through stages. You can't skip to "just get over it." Your intuition can be rebuilt with a simple daily practice. IN THIS EPISODE 00:00:00 When someone you trust at work undermines you 00:02:00 Welcome Dr. Debi Silber 00:02:40 What betrayal is and why it hits so hard 00:05:10 A director's story: three years of being undermined 00:06:20 How betrayal drains your personal power at work 00:07:10 Why betrayal shatters trust in yourself 00:09:30 Rebuilding trust in your word and your intuition 00:10:50 Rebuilding yourself after betrayal 00:11:50 Signs you haven't fully healed 00:12:50 Dr. Silber's five stages of betrayal recovery 00:20:00 Why successful people mistake functioning for healing 00:21:20 Where to start rebuilding 00:24:10 Five practical steps to rebuild your confidence Read the full article and 4-step action plan: Workplace Betrayal Recovery: A Leadership Guide Get the complimentary Leading Before You're Ready playbook: Download the playbook Want personalized support? Message Sabrina on LinkedIn Enjoying the show? Rate and review on Apple Podcasts