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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. · Subscribe to You Are Not Your Trauma podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts & Audible · Visit youarenotyourtraumapodcast.com to get details on upcoming episodes and guests · Follow You Are Not Your Trauma Podcast on Facebook and Instagram @youarenotyourtraumapodcast Do you have your own experience with trauma that you’d like to share on the show? Send an email to contact@harrietmharris.com

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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. · Subscribe to You Are Not Your Trauma podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts & Audible · Visit youarenotyourtraumapodcast.com to get details on upcoming episodes and guests · Follow You Are Not Your Trauma Podcast on Facebook and Instagram @youarenotyourtraumapodcast Do you have your own experience with trauma that you’d like to share on the show? Send an email to contact@harrietmharris.com

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Episodes

You Are Not Your Trauma Season 1 | Episode 15: Season 1 Finale

3/16/2023
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...

Duration:00:12:52

You Are Not Your Trauma Season 1 | Episode 14 Part 2: Why Men Keep Their Trauma to Themselves—and What it Costs Them

3/9/2023
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. Topics discussed in this episode: 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 Guest Info: Donald Dowridge...

Duration:00:49:52

You Are Not Your Trauma Season 1 | Episode 14 Part 1: Why Men Keep Their Trauma to Themselves—and What it Costs Them

3/2/2023
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...

Duration:00:35:33

You Are Not Your Trauma Season 1 | Episode 13: Finding Your Voice After Being Silenced by Trauma

2/24/2023
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. Topics discussed in this episode: 1. What it...

Duration:00:41:56

You Are Not Your Trauma Season 1 | Episode 12: How Trauma Can Affect Every Area of Your Life

2/16/2023
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. Topics discussed in this episode: 1. How...

Duration:00:56:13

You Are Not Your Trauma Season 1 | Episode 11: The Impact of Childhood Sexual Abuse on the Adult Brain & Body

2/9/2023
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. Topics discussed in this episode: 1. How experiencing childhood sexual abuse can impact adulthood 2. How childhood trauma affects the adult brain and body 3. Why it’s...

Duration:00:37:40

You Are Not Your Trauma Season 1 | Episode 10: Dealing with the Guilt and Shame of Trauma

2/2/2023
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...

Duration:00:35:47

You Are Not Your Trauma Season 1 | Episode 9: Why We Need to Talk About Trauma More Often Than We Do (And How To Do It)

1/26/2023
Trauma is all around us, but we don't talk about it as much as we should. But if you're a human being, you've experienced trauma in some form or another, and it's important to have a place to share your experiences. On this episode, we're talking to Debra Barnes-Hamilton about why we need to normalize discussing trauma so those who experience it don’t feel so isolated, as well as tips for how to open up and talk about your personal trauma. Topics discussed in this episode: Guest Contact...

Duration:00:37:51

You Are Not Your Trauma Season 1 | Episode 8: How to Handle the Emotional Effects of Trauma ­­

1/19/2023
This episode is all about dealing with the emotional effects of trauma. I will be talking with Dr. Nicole Pertillar, who experienced childhood trauma and severe significant losses thereafter. Nicole has gone on to become 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...

Duration:00:49:08

You Are Not Your Trauma Season 1 | Episode 7: The Trauma of Your Past and How it Affects Your Present

1/12/2023
In this episode, we are discussing how the trauma of your past affects your present. I will be talking with guest Tamika Lang, who experienced a very difficult personal trauma and who also works with people who have experienced trauma as a Free Spirit Coach. Tamika will discuss her traumatic experience and her breakthrough moment that began her journey to healing. She will also share tips on dealing with your trauma so you can move forward. Topics discussed in this episode: 1. How the...

Duration:00:45:50

You Are Not Your Trauma Season 1 | Episode 6: Trauma – A Male Perspective

1/5/2023
In this episode of You Are Not Your Trauma Podcast, we are getting a male perspective on Trauma and how many men tend to deal with their traumatic experiences. Our guest today is Keidrick Harris Sr, who will discuss “Trauma – A Male Perspective”. He will discuss his personal traumatic event that happened when he was just 6 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: 1. How Many Men Deal with Trauma 2. Difficulty dealing with Trauma 3. Advice for Men Dealing with Trauma Guest Contact...

Duration:00:45:40

You Are Not Your Trauma Season 1 | Episode 5: How to Find Purpose After a Traumatic Experience ­­

12/29/2022
In this episode of You Are Not Your Trauma Podcast, we are discussing “How to Find Purpose After a Traumatic Experience with guest Myra B Carter”. If you’ve experienced trauma, then you know it can leave you feeling hopeless. Myra shares steps she has personally used to move past hopelessness to fulfilling her purpose and shares how others can do the same. Myra discusses the traumatic experiences she’s gone through and the one she witnessed and how her experiences with trauma led her to help...

Duration:00:40:48

You Are Not Your Trauma Season 1 | Episode 4: How to Feel Safe Again After Trauma ­­

12/22/2022
In today's episode of You Are Not Your Trauma Podcast, we are discussing How to Feel Safe Again After Trauma with guest Nicole Johnson. She'll share how her traumatic experience impacted many areas of her life and what she did to move forward. Nicole experienced and witnessed trauma during her childhood which impacted her adult relationships. She also shares how she was able to reclaim her life and what lessons she learned from her experience as well as tips on how to feel safe again after...

Duration:00:46:19

You Are Not Your Trauma Season 1 | Episode 3: Taking Charge of Your Life After Trauma ­­

12/15/2022
This week's episode You Are Not Your Trauma podcast, we are talking about Taking Charge of Your Life After Trauma. Taking charge of your life means that you are taking the steps necessary to heal from your trauma. I'll speak with Guest Tabitha P. Howard who has experienced trauma personally as a child and during her adult life. Tabitha shares her story of dealing with church trauma and dating a narcissist who abused her emotionally. She talks about how her traumatic experience pushed her to...

Duration:00:40:55

You Are Not Your Trauma Season 1 | Episode 2: Trauma Victim vs Trauma Survivor

12/8/2022
In this episode, we're discussing the roles of a trauma victim and a trauma survivor. We'll talk about how they feel different and what it means to move from one state to another. Our guest is Akua Feathers, who has experienced trauma personally, coached people through various types of trauma and is a Traumatology Counselor. Topics discussed in this episode: · How Trauma Manifests in People Differently · How Trauma Creates Limiting Beliefs That Keep You Stuck · Steps to Take to...

Duration:00:40:37

You Are Not Your Trauma Season 1 | Episode 1: Welcome to the Show

12/1/2022
In this very first episode of You Are Not Your Trauma, I will introduce you to what this podcast is all about, as well as share my personal experience with trauma. Additionally, I will explain who this show is aimed at and what we hope to achieve by creating a safe and welcoming space for people to discuss their experience with trauma and how to move forward. Topics discussed in this episode: · Purpose of the show · Goal of the show · Who is the show for? · My personal experience with...

Duration:00:18:53