Through the Fire: Trauma | Transparency | Triumph

Have you ever been accused of playing the victim? Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share the realness and validity of trauma. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: The effects of trauma, How to overcome a victim mindset, How your thought life effects your recovery, How to not minimize others trauma, and The difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset.  Referen...

Sensitivity is the ability to be able to feel. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as the share the two sides of sensitivity. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: The meaning of sensitivity, How trauma can cause you to be either hypersensitive or hyposensitive, The importance of emotional intelligence, How being in tune to others is necessary for healthy relationships, and How bala...

Life has its ups and downs and so do our emotions. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share how to acknowledge emotions and to be okay with not being okay. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: Various emotions, The importance of identifying emotions, How expressing emotions isn’t a weakness, How it’s okay to ask for help during emotional times, How freedom can be found in...

To everything there is a season. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share highlights and recap some of the most memorable moments on their podcast journey. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss episodes 25-30 as follows: “It Ain’t Over,” “Transitions,” “Trust After Trauma,” “Triggered,” “Come Out of Hiding,” and “Mini Me.” Join Through the Fire Podcast on Facebook @throughth...

To everything there is a season. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share highlights and recap some of the most memorable moments on their podcast journey. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss episodes 19-24 as follows: “Me, Myself, & I,” “The Silent Treatment,” “It’s About You, Boo,” “Unqualified,” “Come Up Higher,” and “Stay in the Lines.” Join Through the Fire Podcas...

To everything there is a season. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share highlights and recap some of the most memorable moments on their podcast journey. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss episodes 13-18 as follows: “The Ugly Cry,” “Burning Out of Control,” “YOLO,” “Who Are You?,” “Trust the Re-Route,” and “Going Viral.” Join Through the Fire Podcast on Facebook @throug...

To everything there is a season. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas  as they share highlights and recap some of the most memorable moments on their podcast journey. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss episodes 7-12 as follows: “Failing is Fruitful,” “Trauma or Drama?,” “Mask Off,” “The F Word,” “You Better Think!,” and “Oh, Good Grief!” Join Through the Fire Podcast on Facebook @t...

To everything there is a season. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share highlights and recap some of the most memorable moments on their podcast journey. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss episodes 1-6 as follows: “Show Up Shaking,” “I Smell Smoke,” “Beauty for Ashes,” “We’re All in This Together,” “It Almost Didn’t Happen - Part 1,” and “It Almost Didn’t Happen - Part...

Have you ever downplayed your Trauma? Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share the importance of not minimizing your pain. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: What it means to minimize, Signs that minimize trauma, The importance of rest, and How to see yourself in a more positive way. Minimize Definition: Merriam Webster Reference: Psychology Today, “Are You Minimizing Yo...

Hiding is what we do when we don't want to be discovered. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share the importance of coming out of hiding to accomplish your purpose. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: Circumstances that cause you to hide, How hiding can prevent intimacy with God, How self-preservation can hinder purpose, How to prioritize purpose over self-preservat...

Traumatic events can have lasting affects. Join Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share some of the mental aftermath of trauma. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: What it means to be triggered, Trigger Warnings, How to recognize triggers, Traumatic events that cause triggers, Negative and positive triggers, and How to manage triggers. Reference: What It Really Means to Be Triggere...

Trusting people can be difficult after your trust has been betrayed. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share how to process the trauma of betrayal. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: There own personal struggles with trust, The affects of broken trust, How to determine if a person is trust worthy, How to overcome trust issues, Trauma responses related to distrust, and T...

At the center of every transition is change. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share how going from one stage of life to another can be challenging but necessary for growth. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: The meaning of transition, The three stages of transition, What transitions represent, How preparing for transitions can lessen stress, and How positive self-talk...

Life can throw blows that make us want to throw in the towel. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share how God can take our seemingly hopeless situations and turn them into something beautiful. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: What it means to be established, How your present trials don’t dictate your future, How each chapter of life looks different, How endings can le...

Boundaries are the lines we draw around our lives so we can thrive. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share the importance of setting boundaries. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: How to determine the need for boundaries, Types of boundaries, Tips for setting healthy boundaries, The importance of communicating boundaries, and How setting boundaries can protect your men...

Coming up higher requires effort. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share how going to the next level will require more from you. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: How to view life’s difficult circumstances in a more healthier way, How unhealthy habits can be self hindering, How your thinking determines your progress, How reaching for new levels can cause isolation, an...

A calling goes far beyond your credentials. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share how your unqualified status is just what’s needed to accomplish a great work for God. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: Where a great work starts, God’s selection process, How God equips, Biblical examples of the unqualified, Lessons learned from being unqualified, and How God uses the...

Self-care is the most self-honoring thing you can do for yourself. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share the imporrance of prioritizing one’s own needs. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: The meaning of Self-Care, The benefits of self-care, How trauma affects self-care, Self-care techniques, The importance of prioritizing self-care, and How self-care is not selfish. ...

Sometimes silence can represent something other than unspoken words. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share how silence can be used as an escape when it comes to life’s challenges. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: How trauma can mute you, How silence can be a trauma response, Reasons why people don’t share traumatic experiences, How silence is used to navigate diffic...

We’ve all experienced loneliness at some point in life. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share how different seasons of life can cause you to feel alone. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: The importance of relationships, How social media affects real human connections, How loneliness affects mental health, How life’s circumstances can make you feel alone, The importan...

Culture will dictate but you have to decide. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share how jumping on bandwagons may be robbing you of your authenticity. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: The Bandwagon Effect, Reasons why people jump on bandwagons, How social media contributes to bandwagons, How consumer marketing plays a role in trends, How trauma can play a role in ban...

Sometimes life's circumstances can take us off course. However, we can be assured to know that there will always be a Re-Route. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share how to navigate the detours of life. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: How to trust the Re-Route, How Re-seasons can lead to new beginnings, How Re-Routes can have good outcomes, How to find beauty...

There's an identity crisis going on. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share the importance of learning your true identity and being authentically you. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: How to understand your identity, How to be authentically you, How traumatic seasons can affect your identity, How each person has been gifted, How each person should utilize their...

YOLO, you only live once! So how are you living? Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share how to make the most out of the one life you have been given. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: How the YOLO acronym was made popular, How your present decisions affect your future, How to make the most of your time, How to live an intentional life, and How to live responsibly.  Re...

Feeling exhausted? If so, you could possibly be experiencing burnout. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share how to recognize burnout. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: The meaning of burnout, The five stages of burnout, Signs and symptoms of burnout, How burnout can lead to illness, and Ways you can recover from burnout. Reference: What is Burnout? - Helpguide.com Re...