Podcast: The Trigger and The Truth

Host: Tina White

Series: Mental Health Matters

📝 Episode Summary: Relationships thrive on balance—but when one person consistently gives more than the other can (or will) return, collapse is inevitable. In this episode, Tina White takes us on a deep dive into why imbalanced relationships form, why they drain us, and how to reposition people instead of resenting them.

This conversation is rooted in personal story, reflection, and practical insight on how to build healthier dynamics in friendships, family, romance, and even professional life.

• The Imbalance We Create: How giving too much access to people who haven’t earned it sets us up for disappointment.
• Why Imbalance Happens: The desire to be needed, overestimating others’ capacity, weak boundaries, and fear of letting go.
• The Power of Repositioning: Why some people don’t need to be cut off—just moved to the right place in your life.
• Therapy’s Role: How self-work helps us untangle over-giving and rebuild from balance.
• The Relationship Inventory: A challenge to assess who really deserves access to your time, energy, and heart.

Imbalanced relationships will eventually collapse. Protecting your peace means evaluating who you give access to—and repositioning people where they truly belong. Balance is the gift you give yourself.

Which relationships in your life need to be repositioned instead of cut off?

📞 Call or text the hotline at 715-702-8845 to share your story. You’ll remain anonymous and respected.

And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share The Trigger and The Truth. Every share brings someone else closer to healing.

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Podcast: The Trigger and The Truth

Host: Tina White

Series: Mental Health Matters

📝 Episode Summary: We’ve all been there. Someone from your past, romantic, professional, or even family tries to circle back into your life after mistreating you, undervaluing you, or listening to outside noise instead of trusting their own experience with you. They come with excuses, half-truths, or a sob story, hoping for another chance.

• Why We Let People Back In: How compassion, hope, and the need for closure can blur into reconciliation.
• The Rewrite Problem: Why people often return rewriting history, making excuses, and dodging accountability.
• Interrupting Karma: How rescuing someone from regret only shields them from the lessons they need to learn.
• The Mental Health Connection: Why carrying someone else’s regret leads to anxiety, insecurity, mistrust—and why boundaries are vital for your healing.

Forgiveness doesn’t mean access. Protecting your peace means letting people sit with the consequences of their choices. Their regret is not your responsibility to ease.

Have you ever let someone spin the block, only to realize nothing had changed? Or maybe you’ve learned the hard way that rescuing someone only hurt you twice?

📞 Call or text the hotline at 715-702-8845 to share your story. You’ll remain anonymous and respected.

And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share The Trigger and The Truth—because this community grows when truth is told.

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Podcast: The Trigger and The Truth

Host: Tina White

Series: Mental Health Matters

We’ve all been there, doing something with the best of intentions, only to realize later that the outcome caused harm. In this episode of The Trigger and The Truth, host Tina White explores the gap between what we meant to do and what actually happened—and why learning to own the impact of our actions is one of the hardest, but most necessary, parts of healing.

• The Intention Trap: Why saying “I didn’t mean to” doesn’t erase harm.
• Omission vs Transparency: How withholding details can be just as damaging as lying.
• The Impact on Mental Health & Relationships: How defending intentions while ignoring outcomes erodes trust and creates cycles of guilt, anxiety, and mistrust.
• The Power of Accountability: Why true growth begins when we own our outcomes—not just our motives.

Through real-life style stories—from family dynamics to relationships to workplace examples—this episode unpacks the messy space between our hearts and our habits, our motives and our mistakes.

Healing isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being real. And real means taking responsibility for the impact we’ve had, even when our intentions were good. That’s where repair begins.

Have you ever found yourself hiding behind good intentions? Or realized too late that omission caused more harm than truth?

📞 Call or the hotline at 715-702-8845 to share your story. You’ll remain anonymous and respected.

And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share The Trigger and The Truth so more people can join this community of healing and honesty.

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Podcast: The Trigger and The Truth

Host: Tina White

Series: Mental Health Matters

In this special bonus episode of The Trigger and The Truth, host Tina White reflects on two powerful milestones: celebrating another year of life and watching her “little podcast” break into the Top 40 on Apple Podcasts in the Mental Health category.

What started as an idea delayed by procrastination and perfectionism is now a growing community of nearly 300,000 listeners worldwide. The lesson? Don’t wait for perfect. Don’t wait for ready. Start where you are.

In this episode, Tina explores

• Why procrastination is often just fear in disguise.
• How getting out of your own way unlocks momentum and growth.
• The power of consistency and truth-telling in reaching goals.
• Why milestones matter, but mindset matters even more.

This is a reminder that it’s always been—and always will be—mind over matter.

What dream have you been sitting on, waiting for the “perfect time”? This is your sign to begin.

📞 Call the hotline at 715-702-8845 to share your story of starting over, overcoming procrastination, or saying yes to yourself. You’ll remain anonymous and respected.

🎧 Subscribe, rate, and share The Trigger and The Truth to keep this community growing.

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Podcast: The Trigger and The Truth

Host: Tina White

Series: Mental Health Matters

In this episode of The Trigger and The Truth, Tina White takes us deep into a pattern many of us fall into: using one painful experience as the paintbrush to color every person, relationship, or opportunity that reminds us of that hurt.

This is what I call “The Broad Stroke.” It feels like protection, but in reality, it limits us. When we place people in categories they don’t belong in, we stop seeing them for who they are and start seeing them as ghosts of our past. That cycle not only keeps us stuck—it can poison our relationships, our careers, and even our ability to trust ourselves.

Through real-life reflections, including examples from the workplace and relationships, this episode explores:

• How broad strokes create self-fulfilling prophecies.
• Why mislabeling people damages connection and growth.
• The mental health impact of carrying old wounds into new spaces.
• A path toward breaking the loop, reclaiming peace, and protecting your nervous system.

💡 This is a healing episode for anyone tired of being triggered by memories, mistrust, or old narratives that no longer serve you.

Your story matters here. Share it with me:

Call 715-702-8845 or text the hotline at: 718-440-5538.

You’ll remain anonymous and respected, always.

And don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review if this episode resonates with you, your support helps us grow this community built on truth.

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Podcast: The Trigger and The Truth

Host: Tina White

Series: Mental Health Matters

In this episode, Tina White shares the anonymous story of a young woman whose first love turned into her deepest trauma. What began as romance ended in violation, silence, and shame and the painful stigma that followed when she tried to go on as if nothing had happened.

This is not just her story. It’s a story that echoes for countless survivors of sexual violence in relationships: the weight of silence, the fear of not being believed, the stigma of victim blaming, and the long road toward reclaiming a voice.

• How sexual violence in relationships is often hidden behind masks of “love” and “normalcy.”
• The stigma survivors face when they try to break the silence.
• The impact of victim-blaming and disbelief on mental health and healing.
• The power of listening, believing, and supporting survivors without judgment.
• Why silence may feel safer, but breaking it—when survivors are ready—becomes an act of reclamation.

Your voice matters here. If this episode resonated with you, please:

• Share it with someone who needs to hear it.
• Rate and review The Trigger and The Truth wherever you listen—it helps this community grow.
• Call the show hotline at (715) 702-8845 to share your thoughts, reflections, or stories.

Nationwide Resource List – Mental Health, Legal & Crisis Support

A curated list of trusted, confidential resources across the U.S.:

Crisis Hotlines & Immediate Support

National

Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)

Call 1‑800‑656‑HOPE (4673) or start a 24/7 chat at RAINN’s site.

Confidential, free support and referrals provided.(RAINN)

National

Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH)

Call 1‑800‑799‑SAFE (7233) or use their chat service. Available in 200+

languages—it also includes resources for dating violence (via Loveisrespect).(Wikipedia)

Specialized Support Lines

StrongHearts Native Helpline

For Native American and Alaska Native survivors: 1‑844‑7NATIVE (1‑844‑762‑8483)

or chat.(NIWRC)

National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline

For Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, and Hard-of-Hearing survivors: 855‑812‑1001

or visit thedeafhotline.org.(NIWRC)

Legal & Advocacy Support

Take Back the Night - National Sexual Assault Legal Hotline

Free legal aid for survivors seeking justice and understanding their rights.

Call 567‑SHATTER (567‑742‑8837).(takebackthenight.org)

Victim Rights Law Center (VRLC)

Based in Boston; offers free legal services to sexual assault survivors

nationwide and supports systemic change.(Wikipedia)

Support for Specific Communities

1in6

Support and peer groups specifically for male survivors of sexual abuse and assault.

Anonymous 24/7 helpline and online groups.(Wikipedia)

Local & Specialized Services (New York Example)

Safe Horizon (New York City’s largest victim services nonprofit)

Multiple hotlines including for sexual assault, multilingual access, shelters,

mental health services.(Wikipedia)

Crime Victims Treatment Center (CVTC)

Crisis intervention, therapy, legal advocacy in NYC. Offers sexual assault

forensic exam support.(Wikipedia)

National Resource Networks

National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)

Extensive directory of state coalitions, local support, and educational

materials for survivors and allies.(National Sexual Violence Resource Center)

Immediate Self-Care and Recovery Info

VerywellMind: What to Do After Sexual Assault

Practical guidance on safety, medical care, preserving evidence, managing

trauma, and seeking therapy.(Verywell Mind)

Why These Resources Matter

From crisis hotlines to localized legal advocacy and community-specific support, these

resources are designed to meet survivors where they are—emotionally, legally,

culturally, and physically. They offer compassionate, confidential help so

survivors don’t have to face healing alone.

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Podcast: The Trigger and The Truth

Host: Tina White

Series: Mental Health Matters

Episode 41: Cut Throat Committee – An Inappropriate Response to Reality

Some enemies come dressed like friends, coworkers, or family. But let’s be real, sometimes the most dangerous member of the cut throat committee is you.

In this episode, I get into the uncomfortable truth: self-deception. The lies we tell ourselves to make bad decisions feel safe. The way we pretend not to know the consequences of our actions. And how we sabotage our own peace by letting people cross boundaries we should’ve enforced.

I share a personal story about a close friend who has convinced herself to normalize betrayal, and how that example mirrors the way so many of us live in inappropriate responses to reality. From accepting lies to ignoring red flags, we cut our own throats when we choose comfort over truth.

What you’ll take away from this episode:

• Why self-deception is the most destructive form of betrayal.
• The difference between their truth and THE truth.
• How to recognize when you’re responding to feelings instead of facts.
• What appropriate responses to reality look like in everyday life.
• Why holding yourself and your friends accountable is an act of love.

This episode isn’t about judgment, it’s about alignment. Because until you stop pretending, the lies will always have meaning.

👉 Tune in now to The Trigger and The Truth Podcast.

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Podcast: The Trigger and The Truth

Host: Tina White

Series: Mental Health Matters

Part Two: Sir, You’re Not On My Payroll – Entitled Energy is Expensive picks up where Episode 39 left off. This time, Tina dives deep into one personal story, when casual dating collided with financial entitlement, insecurity, and the audacity to try and cash in on someone else’s hustle.

It’s not just about a man asking for a cut of a commission check he didn’t earn, it’s about what that moment revealed: unspoken resentments, shifting dynamics, and how entitlement can quietly drain your energy if you don’t check it early.

This episode is a wake-up call about protecting your peace, your pockets, and your mental bandwidth from people who think being in your proximity gives them ownership over your effort.

"Welcome back to The Trigger and The Truth. This is Part Two of a conversation we started in Part Two: Sir, You’re Not On My Payroll – Entitled Energy is Expensive picks up where Episode 39 left off. This time, Tina dives deep into one personal story — when casual dating collided with financial entitlement, insecurity, and the audacity to try and cash in on someone else’s hustle.

It’s not just about a man asking for a cut of a commission check he didn’t earn — it’s about what that moment revealed: unspoken resentments, shifting dynamics, and how entitlement can quietly drain your energy if you don’t check it early.

This episode is a wake-up call about protecting your peace, your pockets, and your mental bandwidth from people who think being in your proximity gives them ownership over your effort.

"Welcome back to The Trigger and The Truth. This is Part Two of a conversation we started in Episode 39: The Lies We Tell Ourselves in Relationships That Should Have Been a One-Night Stand.

In this episode, we’re talking about one specific situation from my own life — a moment when casual dating got tangled up with financial entitlement. Let me paint the picture: You’re focused, you’re working, you’re building. Someone you’re dating sees your success and instead of celebrating, they start calculating. And suddenly, you’re not just managing the relationship — you’re managing their insecurity and sense of ownership over your hustle.

So today, I want to walk you through what happened, why entitlement energy is so expensive, and how to spot it before it costs you more than money. And I’ve got five key questions for you to ask yourself if you suspect someone is trying to live off your efforts without ever clocking in."

1. Does this person celebrate my wins or do they compete with them?
2. Have they ever implied they deserve a piece of my success without contributing to it?
3. Do I feel I have to downplay my accomplishments to keep them comfortable?
4. Are they adding value to my life or just attaching themselves to the benefits?
5. If this relationship ended today, would I feel relieved, or would I feel like I lost a true partner?

in Relationships That Should Have Been a One-Night Stand.

In this episode, we’re talking about one specific situation from my own life, a moment when casual dating got tangled up with financial entitlement. Let me paint the picture: You’re focused, you’re working, you’re building. Someone you’re dating sees your success and instead of celebrating, they start calculating. And suddenly, you’re not just managing the relationship, you’re managing their insecurity and sense of ownership over your hustle.

So today, I want to walk you through what happened, why entitlement energy is so expensive, and how to spot it before it costs you more than money. And I’ve got five key questions for you to ask yourself if you suspect someone is trying to live off your efforts without ever clocking in."

Five Questions from the Episode

1: Does this person celebrate my wins or do they compete with them?

2: Have they ever implied they deserve a piece of my success without contributing to it?

3: Do I feel I have to downplay my accomplishments to keep them comfortable?

4: Are they adding value to my life or just attaching themselves to the benefits?

5: If this relationship ended today, would I feel relieved, or would I feel like I lost a true partner?

💬 "Dating is not a merger. There’s no profit-sharing plan. And you don’t get a cut of my commission just because you were present when I earned it."

#QuoteFromTheShow #EntitledEnergy #DatingBoundaries #ProtectYourPockets #TheTriggerAndTheTruth

Podcast: The Trigger and The Truth

Host: Tina White

Series: Mental Health Matters

21 Questions to Check If You’re Holding On to Something That’s Holding You Back

Some relationships were never meant to make it past sunrise — but somehow, here you are, years in, emotionally drained, rewriting history in your head, and calling it love.

In this episode of The Trigger and The Truth, Tina White takes you through 21 hard, candid, and eye-opening questions to help you see whether you’re holding on to a relationship that’s been holding you back. We’re getting honest about the lies we tell ourselves to justify staying, the red flags we try to manage instead of address, and why the longer you ignore the truth, the more expensive it becomes — emotionally, mentally, and sometimes financially.

You’ll hear:

Why “casual” can quietly turn into “complicated”

How ignoring early deal-breakers sets the stage for years of frustration

The real-life story of a relationship that lasted far longer than it should have — and the moment Tina knew it was over

The 21-Question Self-Diagnostic to see if you’re living in a relationship that should have ended long ago

The difference between giving grace and giving away your peace

💡 Truth to remember: Not everyone deserves the deluxe package. Stop upgrading people who were never supposed to stay the night.

This is just Part One. In Part Two: Sir, You’re Not On My Payroll – Entitled Energy is Expensive, Tina dives deeper into one specific story from this episode — a moment when casual dating collided with financial entitlement, insecurity, and the audacity to try and cash in on someone else’s hustle. You don’t want to miss it.

🎧 Part Two Dropping on Wednesday 8/13/2025 Stay Tuned!

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Podcast: The Trigger and The Truth

Host: Tina White

Series: Mental Health Matters

Somewhere along the way, the movement to destigmatize mental health got… distorted.

We didn’t just normalize therapy — we turned it into a personality trait.

We didn’t just encourage self-awareness — we started diagnosing every feeling.

And now? Everything is a trigger. Everything is trauma. Instead of using mental health tools to build strength, some of us are using mental health language as a shield — justifying avoidance, self-sabotage, and emotional fragility in the name of “protection.”

But real mental health isn’t about staying comfortable. It’s about capacity.

It’s the ability to handle life as it comes — the good, the bad, and the messy — without falling apart every time something feels uncomfortable. That’s what I call cognitive range.

In this episode, I’m breaking down:

• What cognitive range really means and why it matters.

• How the mental health conversation got twisted along the way.

• The 5-question mental strength diagnostic to see where you might be hiding from growth.

• Why good mental health should be challenged, not coddled.

• How to shift from comfort to capacity in your mental health journey.

If your mental health work isn’t making you stronger, it’s time to ask why.

🎧 Listen now and let’s get back to what the mental health movement was meant to do help us heal, grow, and show up for life on all levels.

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