There are incidents of abuse that, as a society, we have become desensitized to because we have become numb to some particular acts of violence. We have heard so many tramatic events until nothing shocks us anymore but there are instances of, not the act, but the role of the perpretrator that now gives us uncertain feelings about whom we can trust. Someone in political office, school system, and the church should be regarded more stearnly when they cross the line from protector to perpetrator; but that is not always the case. This week, Latonia and her guest Sandy Phillips Kirkham discuss such an instance of a perpertrator being someone in high regard and what happened to Sandy's life in the aftermath of her traumatic ordeal as they discuss, "Let Me Prey Upon You!"

We can be living our lives in a productive manner of working, taking care of our families, and just trying to get by day to day. To the outside observer, everything can be fine, and we can look normal. We blend in with others well in this sometimes routinely existance we call LIFE. Sometimes though, there is something deeper going on behind closed doors that is not obvious to the natural eye. The doors hold dark secrets and the walls contain the sights that the outside have no idea is going on. This week, Latonia has a discussion with her guest Alison Bacon as she talks openly about what she endured during her bout with Domestic Violence. They will be discussing, "Restored From Living A Double Life!"

When we hear the word 'science', or even think of it, our minds can transport to the intellectual proponets of foundational studies, experiments, chemistry labs, test tubes, and ofcourse data analysis. Measured activity focused on the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observations, and other principles, to explain the sometimes unexplainable. Charlene Jones is an award-winning author, podcaster, studier and future practioner of 'Havening', and an innovator that realizes there is another proponent to science, and because of recent discoveries, the thought of science does not have to be so 'matter-of-factly' or impersonal but can be thought of outside of the box and used to aid in helping others survive Trauma. Latonia and Charlene will get into the conversation of 'The Soul of Science!'

We can have a situation that can seem impossible and we may feel that we have no way out. Those situations can then multiply and intensify by other things happening that may compound our feelings of sadness and leave us drowning in our sorrows and woes. This week, Latonia talks about finding possible results from impossible situations. There is light at the end of the darkness. The sun will shine in the midst of our cloudiness; we just need to find it!

There are many times that, when you are feeling negative, have a situation, or just need to decompress, that finding a good friend to talk to can be comforting and therapeutic. It is also a bonus when that friend, or even family member, can make you laugh and forget about the thing you are going through; if only for a moment. What if your friend helped you with your situation by telling you stories about their life? What if we can find all of this in a Coach? This week, Latonia's guest is Lois Wagner from Johannesburg, South Africa. She is a Coach and Training Facilitator that has a unique way of bringing comfort through conversations for real and effective change. Lois will be telling her personal story and how her business was derived from a tragedy. How being resilient has helped her to take her life lessons and use them as tools to help and empower others. (Audio loops at 27:00-46.00 so please feel free to skip ahead of this section.)

There are Visionaries that tackle violence head on with a different approach. They have 'Out Of The Box' thinking and are not confined to being limited to available sources but look for ways to strike a blow from unexpected avenues to produce lasting and effective results. This week, Latonia's guest is one of those Visionaries. Sabrina Osso, and her company Osso Safe, are fighting violence through many factors; turning the unconvention into Hope. Listen in as Latonia and Sabrina discuss, "Education, Safety, Business; Having A Love For It All!" Disclaimer: There are many technical difficulties that can go wrong during a recording; or even during a live podcast. This recording was no different but both Host and Guest persevered through, and once they got going, the interview was a wealth of information with a passion-filled episode. Latonia apologizes for all interruptions and thanks Sabrina for being so very understanding. This is real life with real occurances but the information shared overrides any glitches due to human and technological errors!

There may come a time in life, when the trauma is so consuming, until you feel like nothing matters and life is just something to go through and not to enjoy. Your peace and essence my be drowning in a sea of hurt, pain, and memories from the past. You may feel invisible and that you are not as good as everyone else because of what you have experienced in life. You may even feel that you do not matter and find it extremely difficult to move forward. This week, Latonia's guest is Author and Servant Leader Carolyn Rice as she shares her triumphant journey of how she was Restored from darkness and brought into His Marvelous Light!

Forgiveness is a challenging road that we all travel down at some point. Unforgivness can cause bitterness, resentment, and a loss of focus. It can also harden your heart. Unforgivness is a road with many bumps but Forgiveness clears a path for less bumps and a heart that is free. This week, join Latonia and her guest Pastor Stephanie Lashley as they address the topic of "Embracing F.A.M.E. (Forgiving All Mine Enemies)" They also discuss how not to 'burn out' in ministry, the importance of forgiveness, finding purpose in grief, and many other essential topics that are vital when growing while going through trials.

One of the damages that trauma causes is when good things happen, the good and the trauma are sharing the same space within, so good things cannot be enjoyed and the bad overshadows everything. There can be a prolonged continuance of emotional degrees of staying in the moment of trauma. Hi's and low's manifest together. This week Latonia, and her guest Transformational Coach Jen Bridwell Oppenheim, discuss the importance of seeing good; even when bad things happen. They also have a discussion surrounding Jen's area of expertise; food, eating, and body image.

When we go through a tramatic experience, a part of us suffers a death. That death emcompasses the loss of whatever we are mourning because of a rape, sexual abuse, molestation, etc. Grief has five (5) stages. The last stage is acceptance. Until we accept the things that have happen to us, we cannot fully be Healed and Restored. For the first installment of First Sunday Conversations, Latonia has an open and candid discussion with Author and Inspirational Speaker Kimberly Ann Bell as she discusses the traumatic occurance that happened in her life and her new book, "The Epitome of Kimmy: Accept and Embrace It All!"