In this powerful episode, I sit down with my longtime friend and expert in integrative healing, Carol Lourie, to explore the connection between emotional stress, betrayal, and breast cancer. We discuss the impact of trauma on chronic metabolic diseases, the fear-driven medical model, and how women often feel betrayed by their bodies after a diagnosis. Carol shares invaluable insights into proactive health strategies, integrative healing, and the importance of listening to your body. 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 

The potential link between emotional stress, betrayal, and breast cancer 

Why many women don’t recognize betrayal as a form of trauma 

How chronic metabolic diseases, including cancer, are influenced by emotional distress 

The significance of early detection and advocating for your own health 

How women feel betrayed by their bodies after a breast cancer diagnosis 

The importance of being an informed and assertive patient 

How fear plays a role in medical oncology and why you don’t have to rush into treatment 

Integrative strategies to support healing alongside medical treatments 

How to reduce environmental toxins that contribute to disease 

The role of mindset and lifestyle in creating a “pro-health” life 

Key Quotes: 

“There is always a connection between upsetting experiences—betrayal being one of them—and the creation of a chronic metabolic disease.” 

“Your psyche and your body will continue to turn the volume up until you start paying attention.” 

“Women say, ‘I ate properly, I exercised, I took care of myself… and I still got breast cancer.’ They feel betrayed by their bodies.” 

“Fear is a huge part of the medical model, but cancer is not a medical emergency. You have time to research and make informed choices.” 

“You can’t heal betrayal, or breast cancer, by numbing or avoiding. Healing requires deep inner work and lifestyle changes.” 

Resources and Links: 

Connect with Carol Lourie: www.carollourie.com 

Contact Carol directly via the “Contact Me” section on her website 

Learn more about integrative oncology and healing approaches 

Dr. Debi & Betrayal Resources 

The PBT Institute: Break free from the pain of betrayal and find safety, love, and trust again. 

For the betrayed – Reclaim: Heal from your betrayal and take your life back. 

For the betrayer – Rebuild: Heal yourself and help heal the heart you broke. 

Take the Post Betrayal Syndrome Quiz – Post-Betrayal Syndrome Quiz 

Want to become a Certified PBT Coach/Practitioner? Check out our FREE masterclass here. 

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