413: Rising from the Ashes

From Betrayal To Breakthrough

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Malaysia Harrell, a clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and military veteran, to discuss resilience, healing, and transformation after trauma. Malaysia shares her incredible journey—from working in high-intensity environments like prisons, child welfare, and disaster zones to surviving sepsis, multiple surgeries, and a near-death experience during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Despite facing unimaginable physical and emotional challenges, Malaysia refused to let her circumstances define her. She walks us through her healing process, the power of surrender, and how she reprogrammed her mind and body for complete transformation.

If you've ever felt stuck in pain, this episode will show you that healing is possible—and that you have the power to rise from the ashes.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How trauma manifests in the mind, body, and spirit The connection between childhood trauma and the desire to serve others Why emotional detachment can be a coping mechanism How a near-death experience became a turning point in Malaysia’s healing The role of surrender in transformation How to use visualization and subconscious reprogramming for healing The impact of epigenetics and generational trauma Practical strategies for rewiring your mindset and body for resilience

Key Takeaways & Insights:

You can’t heal in the same environment that made you sick. Malaysia shares how stepping out of toxic environments was crucial for her transformation.

Surrender is not weakness—it’s power. True healing begins when we let go and trust the process.

Trauma lives in the body, not just the mind. Healing requires more than talk therapy—it involves addressing deep-rooted subconscious patterns and cellular memories.

Your body is always speaking to you—listen to it. Malaysia’s experience with sepsis taught her that we must advocate for ourselves when we know something is wrong.

Transformation requires a mindset shift. Through visualization, biofeedback, and reprogramming the subconscious, Malaysia rewired her mind and body for healing.

Quotes from the Episode:

“I was the one who needed saving, but I thought I had to save everyone else first.” – Malaysia Harrell

“When I made the decision to heal, everything started to align.”

“Surrendering isn’t giving up—it’s giving in to a higher plan for your life.”

“You can’t be your own therapist—you have to allow yourself to receive help.”

Resources Mentioned:

Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz – A book on subconscious reprogramming and self-image transformation Heal – A documentary on the power of the mind in healing The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk – Understanding how trauma is stored in the body Medical Medium - Anthony William – Exploring natural healing through nutrition and detoxification

Connect with Malaysia Harrell:

🔹 Website: www.malaysiaharrell.com  🔹 Instagram: @ malaysiahharrell  🔹 Coaching Services: Helping individuals transform their lives through deep healing and self-awareness.

Resources & Connect with Dr. Debi 

• 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. 

Take Action:

Ask yourself: Where am I resisting surrender in my healing journey? Try visualization: See yourself already healed and embody that reality today. Assess your environment: Is your current space supporting or hindering your healing? Break generational patterns: Be the one who changes the story for future generations.

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