Surviving Deep Trauma to Delivering 5 Tedx Talks | Elayna Fernandez #social333podcast #41
In this moving and empowering episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley welcomes Elayna Fernández, founder of The Positive MOM®, global keynote speaker, author, and survivor of profound trauma. From childhood abuse to navigating the darkest valleys of motherhood and entrepreneurship, Elayna has transformed her pain into a global purpose—delivering five TEDx talks and empowering others to heal through storytelling.
Whether you’re healing from your past or striving for a more authentic future, this episode offers a rare and honest look at resilience, faith, and the power of self-love.
✅ Surviving abuse and trauma with strength
✅ How motherhood became her mission
✅ Healing techniques that actually work
✅ Her path to 5 TEDx talks and global impact
✅ Using AI for emotional clarity (yes, really!)
✅ Winning the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award
🎯 If you’re looking for courage to turn pain into power, this one is unmissable.
📌 CHAPTERS
00:00 – Intro
00:08 – Meet Elayna Fernandez
00:37 – From entrepreneur to speaker: Elayna’s journey
03:05 – Overcoming trauma and early life challenges
09:00 – Spirituality, trauma loops, and self-reflection
11:34 – What healing looks like in real life
17:40 – Breaking the negative self-talk loop
20:52 – Using ChatGPT and AI to process emotion
23:30 – Becoming a TEDx speaker (x5!)
30:02 – Receiving the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award
31:50 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find Elayna
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