One of the first things trauma steals is trust; trust in others, trust in the world, and even trust in yourself. And yet, rebuilding trust is one of the most powerful medicines for healing.

In this episode of Through the Eyes of Trauma, Dr. Salena Smith unpacks how trust, built through small, consistent acts, can calm the nervous system, restore safety, and open the door to connection. With real stories from the classroom and everyday life, Dr. Smith explores what it looks like to offer trust as medicine to others, and how to begin rebuilding self-trust after trauma.

They say the two most important days of your life are the day you were born and the day you figure out why. But what happens when unhealed trauma and adverse experiences cloud that whymaking life feel more about survival than meaning?

In this episode of Through the Eyes of Trauma, Dr. Salena Smith explores how trauma tries to steal purpose and how healing creates clarity. Joined by special guest Derrick Smith, Clarity Life Coach, this conversation dives into the connection between trauma, clarity, and discovering purpose.

Through real stories, strategies, and practical steps, listeners will learn how to move beyond survival mode, reclaim their identity, and take steps toward uncovering their why.

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or some students, summer break is a season of rest, joy, and family vacations. For others, its two long months of instability, loss of structure, and survival mode. When these students return to school, they bring more than backpacks, they carry the emotional weight of what theyve experienced.

In this episode of Through the Eyes of Trauma, Dr. Salena Smith unpacks how the Circle of Couragebelonging, mastery, independence, and generositycan guide teachers and families in creating safe, healing-centered spaces for students returning from uncertain summers.

In this episode of Through The Eyes of Trauma, Dr. Salena Smith explores how seemingly ordinary events can leave lasting emotional imprints on others. Titled "What Was Just Another Tuesday To You Was Trauma To Me," this candid conversation uncovers the often invisible weight of unacknowledged trauma. Whether it's a comment, a moment, or a decision, what may be a routine day for one person could mark the beginning of emotional turmoil for another.

Dr. Smith brings her professional insight and lived experience to help listeners recognize the importance of empathy, validation, and trauma-informed interactions. This episode invites you to pause, reflect, and reframe how we understand the experiences of those around usbecause healing begins with being seen and heard.

In a world filled with breaking news, economic uncertainty, global unrest, and personal pressures, its easy to feel overwhelmed even paralyzed. In this powerful episode, we take an honest look at the rise of panic attacks and anxiety in the midst of chaos.

Drawing from personal experience, cultural observations, and spiritual insight, we explore:

Why panic attacks are becoming more common

How modern chaos impacts your nervous system

What the Bible says about peace in the storm

Practical tools to manage anxiety without shame

Why acknowledging the chaos is the first step to overcoming it

If youve ever felt like the weight of the world is crushing your chest or that you're spiraling with no way out, this conversation is for you. Whether you're a believer trying to hold onto faith or someone just looking for peace in the madness, this episode offers clarity, comfort, and a call to deeper trust.