You Are Not Your Trauma

In this week's episode, we continue the conversation with Ms. Bianca Salazar, a social worker, and a champion for child traumatology awareness, who began sharing with us last week the work she does to advocate for children's rights as a social worker. Today, Ms. Salazar shares valuable insights on recognizing signs of trauma in children and provides advice for individuals who have experienced chil...

In recognition of April being National Child Abuse Prevention Month, I am excited to bring you a two-part series on The Impact of Childhood Trauma. My very special guest for this series is Ms. Bianca Salazar, a social worker and champion for child Traumatology awareness, who shares her personal experience of childhood neglect and how it has influenced her work advocating for children's rights. Top...

Welcome to the first episode of Season 2! In this powerful episode, I had the pleasure of having Dr. Nicole Pertillar join me again on the show. In this episode, we dive into the hidden dimensions of unresolved trauma, discussing its impact and how it can resurface unexpectedly. During our conversation, we explored its effect on relationships and personal growth, as well as the critical roles that...

In this episode, we're going to recap this season, which brought several big lessons about dealing with trauma, like how to identify when your trauma is affecting your life, how to know if therapy is right for you (and what questions to ask), and how to be kinder with yourself as you heal.   Remember, dealing with your trauma isn't just about healing; it's about living a life that's worth liv...

In today's episode, we continue our discussion from last week’s episode with Donald Dowridge Jr. about why men keep their trauma to themselves—and what it costs them. Despite his history with trauma, Donald persevered and is dedicated to helping others do the same.   Topics discussed in this episode: 1.    Why black men don't open up about trauma 2.   &...

In today's episode, we're talking about why men keep their trauma to themselves—and what it costs them. Today's guest is author, motivational speaker, and founder of Determined to Learn and Develop (DND Enterprises) Donald Dowridge Jr. who experienced trauma for most of his childhood through his teenage years. He shares how he learned to cope with his trauma and how it affected him. He also discus...

In today’s episode, our guest, Natasha Davidson, shares her experience of growing up in a family affected by trauma, where drug abuse and suicide were a regular occurrence. She explains how the lack of communication and willingness to discuss these issues led to her feeling silenced and unable to express her thoughts and emotions. Natasha discusses how she eventually found her voice and learned to...

In today's episode, we are joined by Elona Washington, who experienced childhood sexual trauma at a very young age. She shares her story to provide awareness of how trauma can affect every aspect of life from our relationships to our work, from our health to our happiness and why it’s important to seek help. She also discusses how her trauma led to her diagnosis of Dissociative Identity Disorder (...

Today’s episode is about the Childhood Sexual Trauma, and the impact it has on our minds, bodies, and lives. Our guest is Sarah Johnson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in trauma counseling. She will tell us all about how people who experience childhood sexual trauma are impacted even as an adult.   Topics discussed in this episode: 1.    How experiencing c...

Dealing with the guilt and shame of trauma is a challenge that many people face. Trauma doesn't end with the experience itself; it continues to have an effect on your life even after the trauma has ended. It's not uncommon for people who have experienced trauma to feel guilty, ashamed, or even responsible for what happened. But these feelings are not true, and they do not reflect the reality of wh...

Trauma is all around us, but we don't talk about it as much as we should. But if you're a human being, you've experienced trauma in some form or another, and it's important to have a place to share your experiences. On this episode, we're talking to Debra Barnes-Hamilton about why we need to normalize discussing trauma so those who experience it don’t feel so isolated, as well as tips for how to o...

This episode is all about dealing with the emotional effects of trauma. I will be talking with Dr. Nicole Pertillar, who experienced childhood trauma and severe significant losses thereafter. Nicole has gone on to become a Wholeness Coach that advocates for therapists, counselors, coaches, and other professions that consistently pour into others to focus on developing a practice of pouring back in...

In this episode, we are discussing how the trauma of your past affects your present. I will be talking with guest Tamika Lang, who experienced a very difficult personal trauma and who also works with people who have experienced trauma as a Free Spirit Coach. Tamika will discuss her traumatic experience and her breakthrough moment that began her journey to healing. She will also share tip...

In this episode of You Are Not Your Trauma Podcast, we are getting a male perspective on Trauma and how many men tend to deal with their traumatic experiences. Our guest today is Keidrick Harris Sr, who will discuss “Trauma – A Male Perspective”. He will discuss his personal traumatic event that happened when he was just 6 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: 1.   ...

In this episode of You Are Not Your Trauma Podcast, we are discussing “How to Find Purpose After a Traumatic Experience with guest Myra B Carter”. If you’ve experienced trauma, then you know it can leave you feeling hopeless. Myra shares steps she has personally used to move past hopelessness to fulfilling her purpose and shares how others can do the same. Myra discusses the traumatic ex...

In today's episode of You Are Not Your Trauma Podcast, we are discussing How to Feel Safe Again After Trauma with guest Nicole Johnson. She'll share how her traumatic experience impacted many areas of her life and what she did to move forward. Nicole experienced and witnessed trauma during her childhood which impacted her adult relationships. She also shares how she was able to reclaim her life an...

This week's episode You Are Not Your Trauma podcast, we are talking about Taking Charge of Your Life After Trauma. Taking charge of your life means that you are taking the steps necessary to heal from your trauma. I'll speak with Guest Tabitha P. Howard who has experienced trauma personally as a child and during her adult life. Tabitha shares her story of dealing with church trauma and dating a na...

In this episode, we're discussing the roles of a trauma victim and a trauma survivor. We'll talk about how they feel different and what it means to move from one state to another. Our guest is Akua Feathers, who has experienced trauma personally, coached people through various types of trauma and is a Traumatology Counselor. Topics discussed in this episode: ·      Ho...

In this very first episode of You Are Not Your Trauma, I will introduce you to what this podcast is all about, as well as share my personal experience with trauma. Additionally, I will explain who this show is aimed at and what we hope to achieve by creating a safe and welcoming space for people to discuss their experience with trauma and how to mo...