What if trauma wasn’t your whole story—but the spark that helped you reclaim it?

In this intimate episode, author, speaker, and justice advocate Lizbeth Meredith joins us to explore how we can find joy, connection, and purpose after devastating life events. From surviving domestic violence and parental kidnapping to solo travel across six continents, Lizbeth shares what it really takes to build a life of meaning—on your own terms.

With raw honesty and deep compassion, Lizbeth reflects on the power of knowing yourself, the importance of community support, and how even the most painful chapters can be rewritten with courage and clarity.

Whether you're healing from family estrangement, navigating emotional abuse, or simply asking, “Is it too late to start over?”—this episode is your roadmap back to resilience.

Guest Bio: Lizbeth Meredith is an author, speaker, and resilience expert with more than 30 years of experience working in Alaska’s justice system. A former domestic violence advocate and juvenile probation supervisor, she’s best known for her memoir Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters, which was adapted into the Lifetime movie Stolen by Their Father. She’s the host of the Persistence U podcast, where she shares stories of survival, reinvention, and strength. Lizbeth’s work blends lived experience with advocacy, helping others turn trauma into transformation.

Connect with Lizbeth:

• Instagram: @liza8m

• X (formerly Twitter): @LizbethMeredith

• Facebook: Lizbeth Meredith

• Website: lameredith.com

  
  

What if betrayal isn’t the end of your story—but the beginning of your transformation?

In this powerful episode, Dr. Debi Silber—founder of the PBT Institute and a pioneer in betrayal trauma recovery—joins us to unpack the deep and lasting impact of betrayal on our health, relationships, and identity. Drawing from her own personal experiences and groundbreaking PhD research, Dr. Debi reveals the five predictable stages of post-betrayal transformation and how we can move from survival mode to a new, empowered sense of self.

We explore why betrayal hits harder than other life traumas, how it manifests in our bodies, and what it takes to truly heal—not just cope. Whether you're navigating heartbreak, rebuilding trust, or redefining your self-worth, this episode is your invitation to stop clinging to old narratives and start rewriting your life.

You’ll learn:

The physical and emotional symptoms of Post-Betrayal Syndrome

Why time doesn’t heal betrayal—action does

How to spot the survival traps keeping you stuck

The exact 5 stages of transformation (and how to move through them)

Why healing isn't just possible—it’s predictable

Guest Bio: Dr. Debi Silber

Dr. Debi Silber – founder of the PBT (Post Betrayal Transformation) Institute and creator of National Forgiveness Day (September 1st). Dr. Debi is a two-time #1 international bestselling author, award-winning speaker, and host of the globally ranked podcast From Betrayal to Breakthrough, which sits in the top 1.5% of all podcasts worldwide.

Her groundbreaking PhD research uncovered three discoveries that redefine how we heal from betrayal—shortening the timeline and deepening the transformation. As a featured expert on FOX, CBS, The Dr. Oz Show, and TEDx (twice), Dr. Debi is passionate about helping people move beyond betrayal and other blocks standing between them and the life they deserve—one filled with health, connection, confidence, and purpose.

Links:

Watch Dr. Debi's recent TEDx Talks!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyqOR69dHiU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX30i6nC7ro

Do you have Post Betrayal Syndrome?

Take the Quiz: https://thepbtinstitute.com/quiz/

Join Dr. Debi Silber, founder of The PBT Institute, for a free masterclass on healing after betrayal—Tuesday, May 20. This will change the way you see leadership, trust, and team dynamics. Reserve your spot: https://thepbtinstitute.com/workplace-masterclass/

Dr. Frankie and Denise Rai sit down with Lydia Kimmerling—a master life coach, speaker, and energy alchemist—whose story will make you rethink everything you believe about success, happiness, and the path to purpose.

Lydia opens up about what it took to walk away from a “picture-perfect” life that wasn’t truly hers. Through meditation, surrender, and radical self-honesty, she found her way into a more aligned, spiritually grounded way of living. Together, they explore how fear shows up in disguise, why we must unlearn as much as we learn, and how energetic shifts—not just mindset hacks—create real transformation.

This conversation is a powerful invitation to slow down, tune in, and let go of who you think you should be—so you can remember who you already are.

Dr. Frankie and Denise Rai sit down with Lydia Kimmerling—a master life coach, speaker, and energy alchemist—whose story will make you rethink everything you believe about success, happiness, and the path to purpose.

Lydia opens up about what it took to walk away from a “picture-perfect” life that wasn’t truly hers. Through meditation, surrender, and radical self-honesty, she found her way into a more aligned, spiritually grounded way of living. Together, they explore how fear shows up in disguise, why we must unlearn as much as we learn, and how energetic shifts—not just mindset hacks—create real transformation.

This conversation is a powerful invitation to slow down, tune in, and let go of who you think you should be—so you can remember who you already are.

Lydia Kimmerling is a master life coach, international speaker, and founder of The Happiness Explorer®, a global platform for women ready to reclaim their joy, power, and spiritual alignment. After building a life that looked impressive on the outside but left her feeling disconnected and unfulfilled, Lydia experienced a profound spiritual awakening that changed everything.

She now blends mindset mastery with deep energetic work, guiding others to access the kind of inner clarity that no external achievement can offer. Through her retreats, mentorship programs, and signature teachings, Lydia helps women unlearn the stories that keep them small and reconnect with their intuition, purpose, and truth.

Lydia’s work is a powerful reminder that happiness isn’t something you chase—it’s something you remember.

Learn more at thehappinessexplorer.com
Follow Lydia on Instagram @lydiakimmerling

Guest Bio: Lydia Kimmerling

Lydia Kimmerling is a master life coach, international speaker, and founder of The Happiness Explorer®, a global platform for women ready to reclaim their joy, power, and spiritual alignment. After building a life that looked impressive on the outside but left her feeling disconnected and unfulfilled, Lydia experienced a profound spiritual awakening that changed everything.

She now blends mindset mastery with deep energetic work, guiding others to access the kind of inner clarity that no external achievement can offer. Through her retreats, mentorship programs, and signature teachings, Lydia helps women unlearn the stories that keep them small and reconnect with their intuition, purpose, and truth.

Lydia’s work is a powerful reminder that happiness isn’t something you chase—it’s something you remember.

Learn more at thehappinessexplorer.com
Follow Lydia on Instagram @lydiakimmerling