In this week's episode, we continue the conversation with Ms. Bianca Salazar, a social worker, and a champion for child traumatology awareness, who began sharing with us last week the work she does to advocate for children's rights as a social worker. Today, Ms. Salazar shares valuable insights on recognizing signs of trauma in children and provides advice for individuals who have experienced childhood trauma. Her passion for helping those impacted by childhood trauma is truly inspiring.

Topics discussed in this episode:

1. Recognizing Signs of Trauma in Children
2. Advice for Those who have Experienced Childhood Trauma
3. How to be Supportive

Guest Info:

Bianca Salazar

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In recognition of April being National Child Abuse Prevention Month, I am excited to bring you a two-part series on The Impact of Childhood Trauma. My very special guest for this series is Ms. Bianca Salazar, a social worker and champion for child Traumatology awareness, who shares her personal experience of childhood neglect and how it has influenced her work advocating for children's rights.

Topics discussed in this episode:

1. The three primary types of trauma
2. The impact of childhood trauma being ignored
3. The culture of silence about trauma

Guest Info:

Bianca Salazar

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Welcome to the first episode of Season 2! In this powerful episode, I had the pleasure of having Dr. Nicole Pertillar join me again on the show. In this episode, we dive into the hidden dimensions of unresolved trauma, discussing its impact and how it can resurface unexpectedly. During our conversation, we explored its effect on relationships and personal growth, as well as the critical roles that vulnerability & self compassion play in the healing process

Dr. Nicole is a Wholeness Coach that advocates for therapists, counselors, coaches, and other professions that consistently pour into others to focus on developing a practice of pouring back into themselves in order to be whole and live life in a way that allows them to show up fully for the lives they desire.

Topics discussed in this episode:

1. The Nature of Unresolved Trauma
2. The Impact of Unresolved Trauma on Life and Personal Growth
3. Strategies for Confronting and Overcoming Unresolved Trauma

Guest Contact Info:

Dr. Nicole Pertillar

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NicolePertillarCoach/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolepertillar/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolepertillar/

Be among the first to know about Nicole’s Creating Space for Grief Program. This program is for you if you've ever felt unsure or uncomfortable with supporting someone who is grieving, and you want to show up well for those you love. Click here then click the button in the middle of the page to sign up.

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In this episode, we're going to recap this season, which brought several big lessons about dealing with trauma, like how to identify when your trauma is affecting your life, how to know if therapy is right for you (and what questions to ask), and how to be kinder with yourself as you heal.

Remember, dealing with your trauma isn't just about healing; it's about living a life that's worth living.

We'll be taking a short break, but we'll be back with more episodes soon. If you want to stay up-to-date on when those episodes are released and learn how to support the show, you can get connected by visiting connect.youarenotyourtrauma.com.

Thank you for journeying with us during this inaugural first season of "You Are Not Your Trauma" podcast. I hope that this podcast has been helpful and inspiring for you, and I look forward to continuing this journey with you in the seasons to come. Don't forget to rate and review the show, and check out the website, www.youarenotyourtrauma.com, for additional resources and support!

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In today's episode, we continue our discussion from last week’s episode with Donald Dowridge Jr. about why men keep their trauma to themselves—and what it costs them. Despite his history with trauma, Donald persevered and is dedicated to helping others do the same.  

1.    Why black men don't open up about trauma

2.    What keeps them from opening up

3.    Advice to men about opening up more and discussing their traumatic experiences

Donald Dowridge Jr.

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://facebook.com/donalddowridge

Instagram: https://instagram.com/dld282002

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/donald-l-dowridge-jr-595683

Website: www.dldenterprises.org

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In today's episode, we're talking about why men keep their trauma to themselves—and what it costs them. Today's guest is author, motivational speaker, and founder of Determined to Learn and Develop (DND Enterprises) Donald Dowridge Jr. who experienced trauma for most of his childhood through his teenage years. He shares how he learned to cope with his trauma and how it affected him. He also discusses how he was able to overcome his past, find the courage to speak about it and help others who are experiencing similar things.

1.    Why black men don't open up about trauma

2.    What keeps them from opening up

3.    Advice to men about opening up more and discussing their traumatic experiences

Donald Dowridge Jr.

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://facebook.com/donalddowridge

Instagram: https://instagram.com/dld282002

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/donald-l-dowridge-jr-595683

Website: www.dldenterprises.org

If this podcast sounds like something that could be helpful for you or someone you know, I invite you to share & subscribe and follow You Are Not Your Trauma Podcast on Facebook & Instagram.

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In today’s episode, our guest, Natasha Davidson, shares her experience of growing up in a family affected by trauma, where drug abuse and suicide were a regular occurrence. She explains how the lack of communication and willingness to discuss these issues led to her feeling silenced and unable to express her thoughts and emotions. Natasha discusses how she eventually found her voice and learned to speak up despite the challenges she faced.

1.    What it means to find your voice

2.    Overcoming the fear of speaking up

3.    Advice for someone trying to find their voice after trauma

Natasha Davidson

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Do you have a personal or professional experience with trauma that you’d like to share on the show?

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Contact Laurie Jackson at New Beginnings Counseling Services at (615) 618-5029 or check out the website to learn more at www.nbcstn.com.

When the need arises for pre-planning, funeral, cremation or memorials, contact Mrs. Tonya Scales Haynes or Pastor Derrick Jackson at Johnson & Coleman Funeral Home (615) 452-3248. Also feel free to check us out at www.johnsonandcolemanfh.com.

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In today's episode, we are joined by Elona Washington, who experienced childhood sexual trauma at a very young age. She shares her story to provide awareness of how trauma can affect every aspect of life from our relationships to our work, from our health to our happiness and why it’s important to seek help. She also discusses how her trauma led to her diagnosis of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and how she discovered she had the condition.

1.    How trauma can affect areas of your life you don’t realize

2.    Long term effects of severe trauma at a young age

3.    Advice for those who experienced trauma at a young age

 Elona Washington

Check out a sample of Elona’s Memoir FAST (Previously titled From Ivy League to Stripper Life).

Purchase the ENTIRE book HERE.

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Do you have a personal or professional experience with trauma that you’d like to share on the show?

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When the need arises for pre-planning, funeral, cremation or memorials, contact Mrs.Tonya Scales Haynes or Pastor Derrick Jackson at New Generation Funeral Home (615) 365-7105. Also feel free to check us out at www.newgeneratonfh.com.

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Today’s episode is about the Childhood Sexual Trauma, and the impact it has on our minds, bodies, and lives. Our guest is Sarah Johnson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in trauma counseling. She will tell us all about how people who experience childhood sexual trauma are impacted even as an adult.

1.    How experiencing childhood sexual abuse can impact adulthood

2.    How childhood trauma affects the adult brain and body

3.    Why it’s important for trusted adults to help in the healing

Sarah Johnson

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Do you have a personal or professional experience with trauma that you’d like to share on the show?

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When the need arises for pre-planning, funeral, cremation or memorials, contact Mrs.Tonya Scales Haynes or Pastor Derrick Jackson at New Generation Funeral Home (615) 365-7105. Also feel free to check us out at www.newgeneratonfh.com.

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Dealing with the guilt and shame of trauma is a challenge that many people face. Trauma doesn't end with the experience itself; it continues to have an effect on your life even after the trauma has ended. It's not uncommon for people who have experienced trauma to feel guilty, ashamed, or even responsible for what happened. But these feelings are not true, and they do not reflect the reality of what happened. On this episode, our guest is Tarsha Calhoun who talks about how trauma is a painful experience that can leave you feeling guilty and ashamed, even when what you experienced was not your fault. She discusses why those feelings are common after trauma and offers some tips for dealing with them.

1.    What causes people with traumatic experiences to feel guilty and ashamed.

2.    How to deal with feelings of guilt and shame.

3.    Why you shouldn’t feel bad about a trauma you didn’t cause

Tarsha Calhoun, Clarity Coach/ Founder and CEO IgnitHER Wellness Consulting

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tarsha.johnsoncalhoun/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarshacalhoun

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tarsha-calhoun-rn-msn-mha-lwms-5a2671188/

Website: www.ignitherwellness.org

Connect with Tarsha for a Free 20 minute Laser Focus Clarity Call www.sisgetup.net.

Join Tarsha’s Community, The Starting Point Club. A community of powerful like minded women with similar experiences empowering each other to become the best version of themselves. Join here -> https://thestartingpoint.club

If this podcast sounds like something that could be helpful for you or someone you know, I invite you to share & subscribe and follow You Are Not Your Trauma Podcast on Facebook & Instagram.

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Do you have a personal or professional experience with trauma that you’d like to share on the show?

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When the need arises for pre-planning, funeral, cremation or memorials, contact Mrs.Tonya Scales Haynes or Pastor Derrick Jackson at New Generation Funeral Home (615) 365-7105. Also feel free to check us out at www.newgeneratonfh.com.

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