Candid Conversations: How to identify, navigate and recover from Traumatic Experiences!
What happens when trauma isn't just in your mind, but stored in your body? This profound conversation with Licensed Professional Counselor Brittany Banks reveals the hidden physical toll of unprocessed emotional pain and offers a roadmap for genuine healing.
Brittany shares startling insights about how stress hormones physically manifest when we don't address our mental health: "Your tears actually have stre...
Uniting in a powerful conversation that bridges the gap between faith and mental health; host Eve McNair welcomes Deora Clairé, whose striking TikTok testimony caught Eve's attention, to share her journey with bipolar disorder.
Deora candidly reveals how her mental health crisis emerged suddenly following a painful breakup in 2019. With remarkable clarity, she describes her first manic episode with psychosis—walking ...
What would happen if you never showed up as you were meant to? What difference would it make if your gifts remained hidden? These questions have haunted me during my recent absence from the podcast—not from a place of melodrama, but from genuine reflection on the legacy we're all building, whether we realize it or not.
Coming back after what I call "life-ing"—that season where everything demands your atten...
What happens when a promising career runs into a wall of envy and impossible expectations? Join us as we sit down with Tish, who opens up about her tumultuous journey through corporate America. Her rapid rise and strong relationships with senior management were abruptly halted by a toxic manager's relentless efforts to undermine her. Tish's story is a powerful testament to the emotional strain of toxic workplaces and the ...
What if your mental health diagnosis wasn’t entirely accurate? Join us in this compelling episode of "Triumph Over Trauma" as my cousin Deborah shares her harrowing journey through misdiagnoses and the critical discovery that changed her life. Initially diagnosed with paranoid personality disorder and schizophrenia, Deborah faced the adverse effects of inappropriate medications. It took multiple hospitalizations and a sec...
Is it possible to triumph over profound adversity and find a renewed sense of purpose? Join us as we welcome back Jen Vonn for a deeply moving continuation of her story in "Triumph Over Trauma." Jen's courageous recount of living with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) sheds light on the complex challenges she's faced with speech and understanding. She reveals her decision to opt for medication over surgery to manag...
Have you ever held a piece of your childhood in your hand and felt its weight shape your entire life? That's the story of Jenvon, who joins us on Triumph Over Trauma to reveal how a pencil attack in her youth didn't just leave her with lead in her brain, but also with a powerful legacy of resilience. Together, we explore the harrowing journey from Jenvon's injury to her life of advocacy, highlighting the strength it ...
Have you ever witnessed the transformational power of hope when all odds seemed stacked against it? Our latest Triumph Over Trauma episode introduces Tracy Swift, a remarkable voice from our TikTok community, whose story embodies resilience and the strength of faith in facing life's darkest moments. As we come together in prayer, Tracy prepares to unwrap her journey through grief and the affirmation that healing is within reac...
Have you ever pondered your existence and the reasons behind your presence in life? Have you questioned the experiences you've endured and how you made it through them? Well, today's episode offers a glimpse into my TIK TOK Live morning devotion on Purpose. We delve into biblical truths that provide answers to some of our most asked questions about God's reasons for creating us, His plan to unveil our purpose, and ho...
Have you ever stopped flexing your talents, only to find them harder to showcase when you really needed to? You're not alone. This episode is a transparent exploration of the "use it or lose it" principle, I share personal reflections and urge you to keep shining your light, especially if past traumas are encouraging you not to. We'll unravel the real-life consequences of neglecting our bodies, skills and time. ...
Heard of the phrase "Be seen and not heard"? This episode is for all the people that life has tried to hide or silence. Join me on a journey beyond New Year's resolutions and into the realm of revelations. Like the Samaritan woman's encounter at the well, we confront the vulnerabilities that surface when we step into the light, encouraging you to embrace every imperfection before God and those we hold dear. Th...
In our latest episode we delve into the question Jesus asked in Mark 9, and how it echoes in the chambers of our own childhood experiences.
It's like we all had the same year! A silent struggle to Triumph despite life's Trauma. So today I'm inviting you into a space of reflection and recognition. We're not just surviving; we're acknowledging our strength and progress, no matter how small. I pray that you are encouraged as you listen and find inspiration in some of the resources provided in the show notes, including books and therapist details...
Hey there welcome back! Today, I invite you to join me on a thought-provoking exploration of the margins that confine us - margins of fear, guilt, shame, societal judgements, and past trauma. This episode is a heartfelt dialogue about the power of recognizing and stepping out of the margins in our lives.
What margins are you still grappling with? How do these invisible barriers affect your emotions and wellbeing? This epis...
Why is it, that within the black community, discussions surrounding mental health are often deemed taboo? This is a topic we've long grappled with and, in today's episode, we take this conversation head on. We unpack the poignant narrative in the film "A Snowy Day in Oakland" as it boldly magnifies the societal notions and stigmas revolving around mental health. The film opens a window into the belief that black...
Imagine growing up without a father figure - an absence that leaves an indelible mark on your soul. That's the journey I embarked on and continue to navigate, along with countless others who've experienced this unique pain. This episode of Triumph Over Trauma brings to light the poignant narrative of Kirk Franklin, his Father's Day documentary serving as our compass. We dissect the world wind of emotions stirred, ref...
It's betrayal of the worst kind, so why do we self-betray? Discover how this behavior is almost always rooted in unresolved trauma, explore the steps needed to avoid leaving your own truth for someone else's opinion!
Uuum Chile Anyways.... This episode took forever to edit, complete and publish bc warfare is real, yet God is good! The most pivotal step in my trauma healing journey was to begin talking about it. In doing so I discovered so many people whose stories were similar to mine who'd never had an opportunity to talk about it. In this episode, I'm revealing the importance of finding the Space to talk about it and the Grace to...
Sis/Sir! The most pivotal step in my trauma healing journey was to begin talking about it. In doing so I discovered so many people whose stories were similar to mine who'd never had an opportunity to talk about it. In this episode, I'm revealing the importance of finding the Space to talk about it and the Grace to do something about it! Ready, Let's go! Check out the description below for additional tips and reso...
There's an underestimated power in gratitude and thankfulness, but are you thankful for yourself too? Today, we're rebuilding our self-esteem and becoming more aware of the gifts we are!
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