Through the Fire: Trauma | Transparency | Triumph

We all respond to trauma differently. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share the effects of trauma and the four trauma responses. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: The four types of trauma responses, Their own trauma responses, Healthy trauma responses, Unhealthy trauma responses, and How to effectively communicate with the traumatized. 

Reference: Verywell Mind - verywellmind.com

Reference: EmC Leaders - emcleaders.com

Reference: US Department of Veterans Affairs and National Center for PTSD

Reference: Dr. Nedra Tawwab @nedratawwab on Instagram

Reference: Dr. Thema Bryant, PhD @dr.thema on Instagram

Reference: Dr. Justine @heydrjustine on Instagram

Reference: Dr. Janina Scarlet @drjaninascarletofficial on Instagram

Reference: Dr. Caroline Leaf @drcarolineleaf on Instagram

Reference: The 4 Main Trauma Responses & How to Recognize Your Dominant One + How to Use Self-Regulation & Neurocycle to Heal Trauma - By: Dr. Caroline Leaf on July 25, 2021

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There are valuable life lessons that come from failing and these lessons have the greatest potential to equip you to succeed. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they discuss the benefits of failing. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: How failure prepares you to succeed, How failure qualifies, How to find value in failure, How failure can lead to humility, How important reflection is after failure, and Why perspective matters. 

Quote: "There is no such thing as failure. Failure is just life trying to move us in another direction." - Oprah Winfrey

Quote: "I have missed 9000 shots in my career. I have lost almost 300 games. On 26 occasions I have been entrusted to take the game winning shot, and I missed. I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that's why I succeed." - Michael Jordan

Quote: "I think it's important to have a good hard failure when you're young. Because it makes you kind of aware of what can happen to you. Because of it I've never had any fear in my whole life when we've been near collapse and all of that. I've never been afraid." - Walt Disney

Quote: "Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." - Martin Luther King Jr.

Quote: "Failure doesn't mean you are a failure it just means you haven't succeeded yet."  -Robert H. Schuller  

Quote: "Success is not built on success. It's built on failure. It's built on frustration. Sometimes it's built on catastrophe." - Sumner Redstone

Quote: "I didn't fail 1000 times. The light bulb was an invention with 1000 steps." - Thomas Edison

Quote: "There is no success without failure and losses." - John C. Maxwell

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Have you ever set out to achieve a goal and then undermined your own progress? Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share their journey to the mic and how Self-Sabotage almost robbed them of their podcasting dream. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: How the podcast almost didn't happen, How to work through conflict, The importance of timely communication, How all conflict isn't negative, How to come through a conflict on top, How conflict can be healthy or unhealthy, and The importance of an apology.

Reference: The Spoon Theory - By: Christine Miserandino @christinemiserandino on Instagram

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Have you ever set out to achieve a goal and then undermined your own progress? Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share their journey to the mic and how Self-Sabotage almost robbed them of their podcasting dream. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: How the podcast almost didn't happen, How to work through conflict, The importance of communication, How to recognize Self-Sabotage, and How to move forward out of your comfort zone. 

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If you are feeling alone in a hard season, be assured that you are not alone. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they share some of their personal challenges and what seemed like moments of great isolation. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: Isolation, Self-Isolation, How it's okay to ask for help, The importance of taking time to heal, and Statistics of others who share the same challenges as you. 

Quote: "When circumstances leave you undone, don't get in such a hurry to instantly bounce back to your prior self. Grieve, rest, and give yourself permission to decide which of the shattered pieces don't fit the new you. Embrace the truth of change." - Dr. Thema Bryant, PhD

Quote Paraphrase: "After you go through a traumatic and challenging season, don't be so quick to rush back into who you were. Rest, heal, and figure out which pieces belong to you now and which don't." - Cedricia Thomas

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There are beautiful moments that can come out of life's most trying times. Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they discuss their personal growth and new perspectives on life after loss. They'll also share their Beauty for Ashes segment and invite listeners to be a part of a safe space as they create community. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: Beauty and triumph in trying times, What a traumatic season can yield, What mountains and valleys teach, Statistics and particular inventions that were birthed out of challenging times, Introduce Beauty for Ashes segment, and Invite listeners to join community.

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Have you ever had a feeling that something wasn’t right? Join hosts Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they discuss both the internal and external alarms that make us aware of impending dangers and the importance of taking heed to red flags. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: Internal and external alarms, The purpose of an alarm, Broken patterns, Red flags and the consequences of ignoring them, Beginning signs of trauma, Traumatic events, Decisions that lead to trauma, and Adapting to a new season.

Quote: “Don’t collect red flags, believe the first one.” -Steve Harvey

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Have you ever wanted to achieve something in life but fear stood in your path? Join host Montez Dove and Cedricia Thomas as they discuss how to face fear head-on and how to “Show Up Shaking,” even in the midst of a trauma. In this episode, Montez and Cedricia discuss: Introduction of hosts, how the podcast came to fruition, concept and purpose of podcast, the benefits and necessity of community, some of their own personal trials, how to overcome fear, how your life can be used in the midst of a trial, and how to embrace the newness of things.

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For more on Montez Dove, follow her on Instagram @thepoeticinsp and Facebook @MontezDove or visit thepoeticinspirations.com.