Through the Fire: Trauma | Transparency | Triumph

Traumatic events can have lasting affects. Join Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share some of the mental aftermath of trauma. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: What it means to be triggered, Trigger Warnings, How to recognize triggers, Traumatic events that cause triggers, Negative and positive triggers, and How to manage triggers.

Reference: What It Really Means to Be Triggered - Medically Reviewed by Timothy J. Legg, PhD, PsyD, by Crystal Raypole on April 25, 2019 - Healthline

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Trusting people can be difficult after your trust has been betrayed. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share how to process the trauma of betrayal. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: There own personal struggles with trust, The affects of broken trust, How to determine if a person is trust worthy, How to overcome trust issues, Trauma responses related to distrust, and The importance of forgiveness.

Reference: Do You Have Post Betrayal Syndrome? | Debi Silber | TEDx CherryCreekWomen - YouTube

Scripture Reference: Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV), 2 Corinthians 10:5 (TPT), and Philippians 4:8 (EASY) 

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At the center of every transition is change. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share how going from one stage of life to another can be challenging but necessary for growth. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: The meaning of transition, The three stages of transition, What transitions represent, How preparing for transitions can lessen stress, and How positive self-talk can help you navigate transitions.

Transition Definition - Google

Reference: A Psychologist’s Advice on How to Cope with Life Transitions by Anna Womack, PhD - Manhattan Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Reference: Feeling Stuck? Five Tips for Managing Life Transitions by Bruce Feiler - New York Times

Reference: Hold to God’s Unchanging Hand by Jennie Wilson (Song)

Quote: “Change is the only constant in life.” - Heraclitus (Greek Philosopher)

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Life can throw blows that make us want to throw in the towel. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share how God can take our seemingly hopeless situations and turn them into something beautiful. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: What it means to be established, How your present trials don’t dictate your future, How each chapter of life looks different, How endings can lead to new beginnings, and How you’re not too old to accomplish your dreams.

Scripture Reference: Proverbs 16:9 (TPT)

Meridian Webster (Establish Definition)

Reference: Lost and Found: Finding Hope in the Detours of Life

Reference: Loosed toEvolve l Bishop TD Jakes Passes the WTAL Torch to Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts - YouTube

Reference: It Ain’t Over (song) - Maurette Brown Clark 

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Boundaries are the lines we draw around our lives so we can thrive. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share the importance of setting boundaries. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: How to determine the need for boundaries, Types of boundaries, Tips for setting healthy boundaries, The importance of communicating boundaries, and How setting boundaries can protect your mental and physical health. 

Quote: “Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others.” - Brene Brown

Quote: “You teach people how to treat you.” - Dr. Phil McGraw

Quote: “You teach people how to treat you by what you allow, what you stop, and what you reinforce.” - Tony Gaskins

Reference: 5 Tips for Setting Boundaries (Without feeling Guilty) by Sharon Martin, LCSW on June 28, 2019 - PsychCentral

Reference: 7 Types of Boundaries You May Need by Sharon Martin, LCSW on April 23, 2020 - PsychCentral

Resource: Set Boundaries Find Peace - Nedra Tawwab 

Nedra Tawwab: @nedratawwab on Instagram 

Resource: Boundaries - Henry Cloud / John Townsend

Resources: The Best Yes - Lysa Terkuerst

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Coming up higher requires effort. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share how going to the next level will require more from you. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: How to view life’s difficult circumstances in a more healthier way, How unhealthy habits can be self hindering, How your thinking determines your progress, How reaching for new levels can cause isolation, and How new levels will require work.

Scripture References: Isaiah 55:8-9 (Easy), Genesis 1:27, Psalm 139:14 (NKJV), 1 Peter 2:9 (NKJV), Jeremiah 1:5 (NKJV). 2 Corinthians 4:17 (NKJV), 1 Peter 4:12-13 (NKJV)

Quote: “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the first staircase.” - Martin Luther King, Jr.

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A calling goes far beyond your credentials. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share how your unqualified status is just what’s needed to accomplish a great work for God. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: Where a great work starts, God’s selection process, How God equips, Biblical examples of the unqualified, Lessons learned from being unqualified, and How God uses the unqualified for His glory. 

Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, John 15:5, James 2:26, Revelations 12:11

Quotes: “God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called.” - Mark Batterson

“All Gods giants have been weak men who did great things for God because they reckoned on His power and presence with then.” - Hudson Taylor

“If He calls us to slay giants, He will make us into giant slayers.”  - Christine Caine

Book Reference: Undaunted: Daring to do what God called you to do. Christine Caine

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Self-care is the most self-honoring thing you can do for yourself. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share the imporrance of prioritizing one’s own needs. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: The meaning of Self-Care, The benefits of self-care, How trauma affects self-care, Self-care techniques, The importance of prioritizing self-care, and How self-care is not selfish. 

Reference: What is Self-Care and Why is it Important by Matthew Glowiak

Reference: Self-Care 101: Featuring 101 Self-Care Techniques for Trauma Survivors (/blog/selfcare) - BeautyAfterBruises.org  01/25/2019

Reference: Self-Care Definition - Google

Reference: Why You Should Put Yourself First with Oprah Winfrey and Iyanla Vanzant from Oprah’s Life Class/The Tour - YouTube

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Sometimes silence can represent something other than unspoken words. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share how silence can be used as an escape when it comes to life’s challenges. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: How trauma can mute you, How silence can be a trauma response, Reasons why people don’t share traumatic experiences, How silence is used to navigate difficult situations, and How the proper communication can play a part in conflict resolution.

Reference: What You’re Saying When You Give Someone the Silent Treatment Article by Daryl Austin

Reference: Silence and Trauma: We Hide Our Vulnerabilities by Dr. Russell Carr, MD - Psychology Today

Reference: Black History Month - Maya Angelou Posted on February 13, 2020 by Galen Scott - The Researchers Gateway

Social Media Posts: @alyssamariewellness and @nedratawwab

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We’ve all experienced loneliness at some point in life. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share how different seasons of life can cause you to feel alone. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: The importance of relationships, How social media affects real human connections, How loneliness affects mental health, How life’s circumstances can make you feel alone, The importance of community, and The loneliness of being set apart.

Reference: Loneliness: Causes and Health Consequences Article by Kendra Cherry

Beauty for Ashes Segment by various sources

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