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.