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!"

Children are the fabric of our future and we should do everything in our power to protect them. Danger does not necessarily come from strangers anymore and we must teach them that 'bad touch' is bad no matter who it comes from. We should give them the much needed guidance and information to aid them in knowing that they are important and that their voices will be heard. This week, Latonia's guest Bracha Goetz is the author of 40 children books that speaks to the souls of children and she is empowering them through books.

There is a method that some Coaches and Counselors are using to help Trauma patients that can either aid or go beyond traditional talk therapy. Traditional talk therapy is still a necessary part of healing but the body-based Somatic Approach supports a connection back to the body for a sharper and more acute instincts and intuition. This week, Latonia has a conversation with Transformation and Trauma-Informed Coach Marina Yanay-Triner as she talks in-depth about, "Transformation Through Somatic Approaches." Latonia also shares information on a new journey she is contemplating taking and seeks Marina's expertise on the topic.

Doctors and Researchers are constantly seeking avenues to help individuals with mental health disorders and trauma. As the need for alternatives to medication are constantly rising, there are demands for alternative methods that will not medicate but still stimulate. This week, Latonia's guest is mental health and trauma researcher Aunia Kahn. Aunia is a creative entrepreneur, globally awarded figurative artist/photographer, inspirational speaker and many other endeavors that she is involved in. Dealing with a life-threatening illness for over 18 years, and coming from a place of violence and abuse, Aunia is using her pain to help others through trauma and life's difficult challenges through creative methods. Her goal is to let others know she is rooting for them and for them to keep going!

Unresolved issues from our childhood can resurface in our lives and cause havoc. Our state of mind, how we function, and even our careers can be affected by negative situations from our past. Our emotional health can be damaged as we try to navigate through our feelings and relationships with others. Riana Milne MA is a Certified Global Life and Love Trauma Recovery Coach, #1 Best Selling Author, Educational Speaker, and Liscensed Mental Health Counselor for over 21 years. Riana will bring her expertise to A Woman's Soul: Restored as she discusses with Latonia, "Ten Adverse Childhood Events that Sabotage Us in Life, Love Relationships, and Business!" www.RianaMilne.com

We can go through so much in life until we may feel like we are not good enough for anything or anyone. Add an abuse, or any type of sexual or emotional trauma to the equation, and that is a formula for someone not appreciating who they are as a person and what they add to society. This week, Latonia addresses those subpar feelings of not being good enough and how to combat those feeling to find your Value!

There are a large number of studies that show that prepetrators were once victims themselves. There are situations that can cause a shift to happen in a victim and they become the thing they hated. A cry for help can be in the form of violation. This week, Latonia discusses the various conclusions that can happen in an adult that was molested as a child and not get the help they needed; including becoming a perpetrator.

It can be funny to think that something so innocent as a secret can cause so much hurt, sadness, and heartache; but then there is nothing innocent about some secrets. Keeping a secret, in some instances, can be detrimental not only when a situation is occuring but even much later as the realization of the secret is exposed. This week, Latonia discusses the magnitude of levels that secrets, in abusive situations, can cause and the trauma that is inflicted.

As women, we are very resilient. We have the ability to push through; especially when all seems lost. It may take a moment to gather our bearings after a series of negative events, or tramatic experience, but we can be amazed at our own abilities at times to propel forward. This week, Latonia discusses the importance of getting up from whatever situation that has you down. Not only can you get up but you can make new discoveries about yourself that allows you not to let go!