Through the Fire: Trauma | Transparency | Triumph

Everything has a purpose, including your tears. Join host Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share the mental health benefits of shedding tears. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: The three types of tears, The benefits of crying, How crying releases stress, and How crying is sign of strength and not weakness. Iyanla Vanzant: Crying is the ultimate cleansing and purification process...

Grief is a normal part of life, and how we grieve makes all the difference. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share their personal grief stories and how they are overcoming. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: The five stages of grief, When you grieve yourself, When others grieve you, How it’s okay to ask for help, How to reframe loss, and How to transition grief into gr...

Have you ever heard the saying, “You are what you eat?” Well, when it comes to your thoughts, “You are what you think.” Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they discuss the importance of a positive thought life. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: How to overcome a toxic thought life, How your thoughts can lead to Self-Sabatoge, How your thoughts can effect your mental health,...

Forgiveness is something we need to give as well as receive. Join host Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they discuss the peace and freedom that’s found in the act of forgiveness. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: What forgiveness entails, The importance of forgiveness, Forgiving others, Asking for forgiveness, Forgiving ourselves, and The freedom of letting go. Reference Book: Forgiv...

Being transparent isn't always easy, but it's necessary if we want to live more authentic lives. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they encourage listeners to remove the invisible masks and live a life of freedom from trauma. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: The importance of being transparent, What's required to be transparent, The pros and cons of being tr...

We all respond to trauma differently. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share the effects of trauma and the four trauma responses. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: The four types of trauma responses, Their own trauma responses, Healthy trauma responses, Unhealthy trauma responses, and How to effectively communicate with the traumatized.  Reference: Verywell Mind - ver...

There are valuable life lessons that come from failing and these lessons have the greatest potential to equip you to succeed. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they discuss the benefits of failing. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: How failure prepares you to succeed, How failure qualifies, How to find value in failure, How failure can lead to humility, How important reflec...

Have you ever set out to achieve a goal and then undermined your own progress? Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share their journey to the mic and how Self-Sabotage almost robbed them of their podcasting dream. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: How the podcast almost didn't happen, How to work through conflict, The importance of timely communication, How all conf...

Have you ever set out to achieve a goal and then undermined your own progress? Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share their journey to the mic and how Self-Sabotage almost robbed them of their podcasting dream. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: How the podcast almost didn't happen, How to work through conflict, The importance of communication, How to recognize Se...

If you are feeling alone in a hard season, be assured that you are not alone. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share some of their personal challenges and what seemed like moments of great isolation. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: Isolation, Self-Isolation, How it's okay to ask for help, The importance of taking time to heal, and Statistics of others who share...

There are beautiful moments that can come out of life's most trying times. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they discuss their personal growth and new perspectives on life after loss. They'll also share their Beauty for Ashes segment and invite listeners to be a part of a safe space as they create community. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: Beauty and triumph in...

Have you ever had a feeling that something wasn’t right? Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they discuss both the internal and external alarms that make us aware of impending dangers and the importance of taking heed to red flags. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: Internal and external alarms, The purpose of an alarm, Broken patterns, Red flags and the consequences of ignori...

Have you ever wanted to achieve something in life but fear stood in your path? Join host Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they discuss how to face fear head-on and how to “Show Up Shaking,” even in the midst of a trauma. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: Introduction of hosts, how the podcast came to fruition, concept and purpose of podcast, the benefits and necessity of community, s...