Heal, redefine yourself, and rise above with Dr. Tashina Reader, a licensed therapist, trauma survivor and empowerment coach. In this episode, Dr. Reader shares her inspiring journey of overcoming emotional abuse, HIV, and cancer with Dr. Alicia Newsome. The ladies discuss the importance of unpacking trauma and setting healthy boundaries to build unshakeable confidence.
You'll learn:
- The key steps to healing from trauma (including the power of acknowledging your experience)
- How to redefine your identity and build unshakeable confidence
- Strategies for setting healthy boundaries to protect your well-being
- The importance of community in the healing process
- Why self-care is essential for lasting transformation
- Specific challenges faced by Black and brown women on their healing journeys
- How to create safe spaces for vulnerability and connection
Chapters:
- 00:00 Introduction and Why Healing Matters
- 04:01 Dr. Tashina Reader's Journey of Healing and Empowerment
- 07:11 Writing 'Manifesting Her': How Dr. Reader Found Her Voice
- 10:59 Redefining Your Identity After Trauma
- 16:19 Setting Healthy Boundaries to Protect Yourself
- 21:21 The Power of Community in Your Healing Journey
- 25:40 Redefining Identity, Building Confidence, and Setting Boundaries (Deep Dive)
- 27:27 Challenges Faced by Black and Brown Women on Their Healing Journeys
- 29:21 Creating Safe Spaces for Expression and Connection
- 30:48 The Importance of Rest, Relaxation, and Self-Care
- 33:13 Finding Wholeness Through Self-Compassion
- 39:57 Empowering Women at the Release Retreat in the Bahamas (Call to Action)
Soundbites:
- "Acknowledge it... You can't heal what you don't acknowledge."
- "Imperfect progress is still progress."
- "There is a blessing in the stretching."
- "You are fearfully and wonderfully made."
Ready to heal, redefine yourself, and rise above? Join Dr. Tashina Reader at her upcoming Release Retreat in the Bahamas! Find out more and register here.
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Connect with Dr. Tashina Reeder!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tashina-reeder-ph-d-lsw-a2b71269/
https://www.instagram.com/drtashinareeder/
Dr. Tashina’s Books
https://www.drtashinareeder.com/shop
The Manifesting Her Retreat 2024
https://keap.page/epk122/manifesting-her-retreat-2023.html
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