TraumCom

Grief has no deadline, and healing begins with giving yourself permission to feel. In this heartfelt TraumCom conversation, host Jacqueline Goldstein welcomes entrepreneur Sherika Billups for an honest discussion about losing parents, navigating childhood trauma, and finding strength through connection.Sherika shares how losing both parents shaped her life and how honoring her mother’s legacy helped her turn anger into purpose. Together, they reflect on grief triggers, complicated family relationships, healthy boundaries, and the courage to seek support.Their stories offer meaningful reminders: extend yourself grace, find positive outlets, and cherish opportunities to connect with the people you love. From exercise and therapy to entrepreneurship and community, discover how purposeful action can help you carry loss while building a fulfilling life. You deserve support, and your next chapter can hold possibility.

This episode of TraumCom delivers a powerful conversation on resilience, identity, and the unseen layers of trauma that shape our lives. Jackie Goldstein sits down with Dr. Giselle Turquette to explore how childhood experiences, cultural identity, and everyday micro-traumas influence confidence, relationships, and personal growth.

Through honest reflection, Dr. Turquette shares how curiosity, education, and self-awareness became the foundation for overcoming self-doubt and building a life centered on purpose and service. You will gain insight into the connection between mental and physical health, the importance of community, and why healing is not a one-time event but an ongoing process.

This conversation challenges you to rethink trauma, embrace your journey, and invest in your own growth with intention. Listen now.

This episode of TraumCom brings a powerful story of transformation, accountability, and second chances. Jackie Goldstein sits down with Kamathi Watson, a former inmate turned mentor, to explore how untreated trauma, environment, and mindset can shape life-altering decisions and how they can also be redirected toward growth. Kamathi shares raw insights from his journey through incarceration, revealing how self-reflection, writing, and taking full responsibility became the turning point that changed everything. You will hear how shifting values, confronting past choices, and embracing personal accountability can break destructive cycles and build a new path forward.

This conversation challenges you to rethink reputation, redefine success, and recognize that growth is always possible, no matter your past.

If you are ready to turn adversity into purpose and create real change in your life, this episode delivers the perspective you need. Listen now.

This episode of TraumCom delivers a powerful, eye-opening conversation on trauma, resilience, and the courage to reclaim your identity. Jackie Goldstein sits down with psychiatric nurse practitioner Latanya King to explore how early trauma, cultural stigma, and life challenges shape who we become and how we heal.

From bullying and loss to building a thriving mental health practice, Latanya shares hard-earned insights on breaking generational cycles, confronting imposter syndrome, and learning to believe you are enough. This conversation goes beyond awareness. It gives you a clear path forward by showing how mental and physical health are deeply connected and why self-care is not optional.

If you are ready to stop letting your past define your future and start building strength from within, this episode will challenge and empower you to take action. Listen now.

This episode of TraumCom goes deep into what it really takes to heal, rebuild, and love again after trauma. Jackie Goldstein and Mary Mercer share powerful, unfiltered stories of surviving abusive relationships, losing themselves, and finding the strength to start over.

You will hear honest conversations about fear, trust, triggers, and the emotional work required to move forward without losing your identity again. This is not just about surviving trauma. It is about reclaiming your voice, rebuilding your confidence, and learning how to open your heart without ignoring the lessons of the past.

If you have ever felt broken, stuck, or unsure how to move forward after pain, this episode delivers real perspective and practical encouragement to help you rise stronger. Listen now.

This episode of TraumCom dives straight into one of life’s hardest realities and shows you a better way forward. In a raw and honest conversation, Jackie Goldstein and Ian Matthew Harrington unpack the emotional impact of divorce, co-parenting, and childhood trauma, revealing how pain can either divide families or become the foundation for growth.

You will hear powerful insights on creating healthy environments for children, breaking cycles of resentment, and building resilience through self-awareness and intentional action. The discussion goes beyond survival and into transformation, showing how communication, emotional honesty, and personal responsibility can turn even the most difficult experiences into opportunities for healing.
If you are navigating trauma, rebuilding after a breakup, or striving to lead your family with strength and clarity, this episode delivers practical wisdom you can apply right now.

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Starting over is not easy. It takes courage, clarity, and a willingness to leave comfort behind. In this deeply honest TraumCom episode, Malika shares how she went from a teen mother at 14 to a determined woman building a new life for herself and her children. She opens up about fear, sacrifice, and the mindset shift that changed everything. This conversation delivers real lessons on turning trauma into momentum. You will hear how consistency, self-belief, and hard work create opportunity even when nothing is handed to you. More importantly, you will understand that you do not need a breaking point to choose a better path. You can decide to grow at any moment. If you are ready to stop settling and start building something stronger, this episode will push you forward. Listen now at exvadio.com or on your favorite podcast app.

Mother-daughter relationships can shape identity, confidence, and resilience in powerful ways. In this heartfelt episode of TraumCom, a mother and her 19-year-old daughter open up about growing up together, navigating conflict, and building a bond rooted in honesty and respect. They explore real challenges, from generational differences and discipline to learning independence and self-worth. The conversation goes deeper into what it means to raise strong, self-aware young women in today’s world, including lessons on personal safety, emotional growth, and knowing your value in relationships and life. What stands out is the evolution from tension to trust. You will hear how communication, shared experiences, and intentional time together can transform even the most difficult dynamics. If you are working through family trauma or striving to build stronger relationships, this episode delivers practical insight and real perspective. Listen now at exvadio.com or on your favorite podcast app.

In the first episode of TraumCom, host Jacqueline Goldstein welcomes comedian and entrepreneur Savonda Latrice for a raw, honest, and surprisingly funny conversation about childhood trauma, generational patterns, parenting, survival, and healing. Together, they explore how family dynamics, discipline, neglect, fear, emotional suppression, and cultural expectations can shape who we become, while reminding listeners that trauma does not mean broken. It means there is work to do, truth to face, and strength to reclaim. Through laughter, reflection, and real-life stories, this episode opens the door to deeper conversations about breaking cycles, understanding our parents, protecting our children, and learning how to turn pain into wisdom. It is bold, vulnerable, and deeply human. Listen now at exvadio.com or on your favorite podcast app.