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Through The Eyes of TraumaTriggered & Unchecked: When Impulse Speaks Louder Than ConsequenceWhat happens when a child acts before they think? Before their brain fully understands the ripple effect of that decision? Join Dr. Smith and her special guest, podcaster and mentor Derrick Smith, as they take a deeper look into the behaviors of children with adverse experiences.2025-04-2244 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaHeal Before You HolidayEssential Question: What can we do to prepare for the potential emotional roller coaster of emotions around being with family for the holidays?2024-11-2649 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaThe Power of Gratitude: Shifting Perspective for Emotional WellnessEssential Question How can cultivating gratitude improve mental health and transform the way we approach challenges in life?2024-11-1921 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaStrength in Struggle: How Resilience Transforms UsEssential Question: How can resilience reshape our approach to personal and professional challenges, turning struggles into strengths?2024-11-1154 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaBeyond the Buzz: Managing Anxiety in Daily LifeEssential Question: How can we recognize and manage anxiety effectively so it doesn’t interfere with our ability to live fulfilling lives?2024-10-2829 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaHealing in the Classroom: Trauma-Informed Education and Its Role in Mental Health AwarenessEssential Question: How can trauma-informed education create safer, more supportive learning environments that promote mental health and well-being for students?2024-10-2237 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaBreaking the Silence: Mental Health in the ClassroomEssential Question is: How can schools and educators address the stigma of mental illness in students?2024-10-0735 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaNavigating Parent-Teacher Relationships: Building Partnerships for Student SuccessEssential Question:How can educators build effective partnerships with parents to support student success and well-being?2024-09-3029 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaThe Power of Silence: Creating Space for Reflection and GrowthEssential Question: How can creating moments of silence and reflection in the classroom support emotional growth and learning for students dealing with trauma?2024-09-2338 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaListening to Understand: The Sponge vs. The BrickEssential Question: How can educators shift from listening to respond to listening to understand, in order to build stronger relationships with students and create a more supportive learning environment?2024-09-1625 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaNavigating The Color Zones: Understanding Emotional States in StudentsEssential Question: How can educators and parents recognize and respond to the emotional "color zones" students operate in, ensuring they return to a balanced state where healing and learning can thrive?2024-09-0935 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaTaming the Tiger: Disrupting the Figment of Fear in the ClassroomEssential Question: How can educators recognize and respond to the "Meerkat", "Owl", and "Tiger" within students to create a balanced, trauma-informed learning environment?2024-08-2637 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaBroken Crayons Still ColorEssential Question: How can educators recognize and respond to the impact of trauma on students, ensuring they are supported to achieve academic, social, and emotional success?2024-08-2027 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaHandle With CareEssential Question: How can teachers build strong, trusting relationships with students from day one, and respond to behaviors with curiosity instead of judgment? 2024-08-1239 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaBalancing Acts: The Life of a Teacher Mom (with special guest LaKayla Walker)Essential Question: How does the role of being a "teacher mom" enhance both teaching and parenting, and what struggles can be shared to support others in similar roles?2024-06-0347 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaBuilding Resilience and Safety for Summer BreakEssential Question: How can we use social and emotional learning (SEL) skills to stay safe, healthy, and resilient during summer break?2024-05-2229 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaUnbreakable #7: Stories of Survival FinaleEssential Question: How can individuals not only survive but thrive in the aftermath of childhood trauma, defying the expectations set by their past experiences?2024-05-1344 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaUnbreakable #6: Stories of Survival with special guest Dana FerginsEssential Question: How can individuals not only survive but thrive in the aftermath of childhood trauma, defying the expectations set by their past experiences?2024-04-2940 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaUnbreakable: Stories of Survival with special guest John LewisEssential Question: How can individuals not only survive but thrive in the aftermath of childhood trauma, defying the expectations set by their past experiences?2024-04-2249 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaUnbreakable: Stories of Survival with special guest Titus GlennEssential Question: How can individuals not only survive but thrive in the aftermath of childhood trauma, defying the expectations set by their past experiences?2024-04-1547 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaUnbreakable: Stories of Survival with special guest Shonedra ReddEssential Question: How can individuals not only survive but thrive in the aftermath of childhood trauma, defying the expectations set by their past experiences?2024-04-0843 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaUnbreakable: Stories of Survival with special guest Sophia BrownEssential Question: How can individuals not only survive but thrive in the aftermath of childhood trauma, defying the expectations set by their past experiences?2024-03-251h 02

Through The Eyes of TraumaUnbreakable: Stories of Survival with special guest Kelly JohnsonEssential Question: How can individuals not only survive but thrive in the aftermath of childhood trauma, defying the expectations set by their past experiences?2024-03-1834 min

Through The Eyes of Trauma**REPLAY** Resilient Returns: Navigating Back To School After A BreakEssential Question: How can we create trauma-informed classrooms and campuses that minimize triggers for our students?2024-03-1135 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaEmbodied TraumaEssential question: How do the physiological manifestations of trauma in the body, including intergenerational influences and somatic sensations, impact our understanding of trauma and inform pathways to healing?2024-03-0426 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaTrigger Talk: Navigating Relationship Landmines with special guest Derrick "The Thought Engineer" from Man-Talk MondaysEssential Question: How can couples effectively communicate their triggers to cultivate understanding and support within their relationship?2024-02-2750 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaWho's Running Your Relationship? with special guest Dr. Salena SmithIn this episode, Dr. Smith switches roles from host to guest as she joins the men of Man-Talk Mondays for an informative/entertaining discussion about how unresolved trauma from you past affects you present relationships. Essential Question: Who is running your relationship? 2024-02-191h 08

Man-Talk MondaysWho's Running Your Relationship? with special guest Dr. Salena SmithIn this compelling episode of Man-Talk Mondays, we welcome Dr. Salena Smith to explore the unexpected question: "Who's Running Your Relationship?" Moving beyond the idea of gender roles, we delve into how unresolved childhood trauma influences our adult relationships. Dr. Smith reveals that in moments of tension, many revert to an "adaptive child" mode, responding from past pain rather than as our mature selves. This conversation offers deep insights into recognizing and changing these patterns, aiming for healthier, more aware relationship dynamics. It's not just about who's in charge; it's about understanding the unseen forces that shape...2024-02-191h 06

Through The Eyes of TraumaThe Loudness of Silence: Unveiling the Struggles of Selective Mutism in Traumatized ChildrenEssential Question: How does selective mutism manifest in traumatized children, and what tools can educators and parents employ to support their silent journey to healing?2024-02-0521 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaRejection and It's Long Shadow: Navigating the Impact on Learning and RelationshipsEssential Question: How does high exposure to experiences of rejection in childhood affect the learning environment and shape adult behaviors and relationships?2024-01-3029 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaThe Runners: Understanding the Flight Response to Childhood TraumaEssential Question: Why do some individuals, particularly children exposed to trauma, adopt a "flight" response, and how does this manifest in their behavior and decision-making as adults?2024-01-2235 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaSnow Days and Unequal PlayEssential Question: How do snow days exacerbate challenges for students dealing with trauma and toxic stress?2024-01-1516 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaResilient Returns: Navigating Back to School After the HolidaysEssential Question: How can we create trauma-informed classrooms and campuses that minimize triggers for our students?2024-01-0834 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaBreaking Point: Unraveling the Educator ExodusEssential Question: What drives educators to the breaking point, prompting drastic actions like walkouts, and how does this impact the educational system?2023-12-1158 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaHeal Before You Holiday: Navigating Intergenerational Trauma During the Holiday Season with special guest Derrick "The Thought Engineer" of Man-Talk MondaysEssential Question: How can individuals and families heal from intergenerational trauma, manage trauma triggers during the holidays, and find harmony in family gatherings?2023-11-1349 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaAddressing Secondary Traumatic Stress for Educators with special guest Dr. Ashley Carroll-Brown (Psychologist)Essential Question: How can educators effectively address and cope with secondary traumatic stress while supporting students exposed to trauma and toxic stress?2023-11-0635 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaTrauma-Informed Support for Special Education Students with special guest Cheri Butler (Special Education Specialist)Essential Question: How can trauma-informed strategies be effectively applied to support students with disabilities, and what impact do traumatic experiences during developmental years have on academic development?2023-10-3043 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaCreating Safe Havens: Implementing Trauma-Informed Practices in High-Stress EnvironmentsEssential Question: How can schools in high-stress, urban, or high-risk environments successfully implement trauma-informed practices to support students' well-being and academic success?2023-10-2316 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaUnearthing The Hidden Impact: Understanding Root Trauma with special guest Dr. Tara Perry (Clinical Hypnotherapist & Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine)Essential Question: What is root trauma and how does it shape our lives and experiences?2023-10-0947 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaEngaging Parents as Partners in Trauma-Informed EducationEngaging Question: How can we engage parents as partners to support students exposed to trauma and toxic stress?2023-10-0216 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaCultivating a Trauma-Informed CurriculumEssential Question: How can educators cultivate a trauma-informed curriculum to better meet the needs of trauma-exposed students?2023-09-2520 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaSupporting Those With Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) with special guest Derrick "The Thought Engineer" (Man-Talk Mondays Podcast)Essential Question: How can we effectively support children with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and minimize the long-term impact on their lives?2023-09-1848 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaBuilding Resilience in Students with special guest David Jones (Elementary School Counselor)Essential Question: How can we identify resilience factors that mitigate the impact of trauma on our students?2023-09-1133 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaTeaching Self-Regulation and Emotional IntelligenceEssential Question: How can we effectively teach emotional regulation and self-awareness to students while fostering emotional intelligence both in the classroom and at home?2023-08-2824 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaCreating Safe and Nurturing Learning Environments with special guest educator Samuel VelazquezEssential Question: How can educators cultivate safe and nurturing learning environments through trauma-informed practices?2023-08-2131 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaUnderstanding Trauma-Informed Education with special guest Suzanna Bennett-Asfaw (Elementary School Principal)Essential Question: How can trauma-informed education positively impact the lives of students and create a nurturing learning environment?2023-08-1438 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaUnleashing the Flame Within: Navigating Anger for Academic and Emotional SuccessEssential Question: How can educators and parents empower children to effectively manage anger, allowing them to thrive academically and emotionally? This episode aims to help listeners understand the nature of anger, recognize its barriers to success in school and personal life, explore healthy ways for students to express their anger, and provide practical strategies for supporting students with anger issues.2023-05-2220 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaProcess Your Emotions Before You Share Them With The WorldEssential Question: How can we process our emotions effectively to ensure our response doesn't add to the negativity in the world? This episode aims to help our listeners develop the skills necessary to process their emotions in a healthy and constructive way.2023-05-1619 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaTrauma in the HallsEssential Question: How does trauma show up in the halls of a school building and what should be done about it? This episode seeks to explain how trauma doesn't just affect students, but it can also affect teachers, creating an environment of stress and anxiety that can be difficult to navigate.2023-05-0118 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaYou Cannot Outwork Trauma (How Unresolved Childhood Trauma Fuels Workaholism)Essential Question: How does unresolved trauma affect work-life balance? This episode seeks to help listeners understand how workaholism is a trauma response and how it affects your professional life.2023-04-2432 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaThe Emotional Trap DoorEssential Question: How do negative emotions seem to rise without a cause? This episode seeks to help listeners understand how our emotions are a byproduct of what is going on within the hidden cortex of our subconscious. 2023-04-1823 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaAdopting and Adapting to Trauma with special guests John and Cheryl Lewis (adoptive parents)Essential Question: What are the challenges that parenting children exposed to trauma brings and how do you mitigate that trauma? This episode seeks to understand how intentional parents have to be with the level of support that is needed for children exposed to trauma.2023-04-1053 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaChildhood Trauma's Impact on Adult RelationshipsEssential Question: How do childhood experiences of trauma manifest in your adult relationships? This episode seeks to help adults realize how unprocessed childhood trauma can reveal itself in their current relationships.2023-04-0454 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaMental Health in the School System RevisitedIn light of the recent tragedies involving several incidents of violence in schools involving students, we wanted to revisit an important discussion we had involving the mental health in our school system. Please take a listen, and also like, share, and review this episode.2023-03-2733 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaThe Trauma Crisis in Schools with special guest Dr. Adreana Davis (Elementary School Principal)Essential Question: How do educators cope with the trauma in schools while simultaneously dealing with their own personal traumas? This episode seeks to show transparency when it comes to trauma in schools and the difficulty of educators to be supportive to staff and students while also meeting their own social/emotional needs.2023-03-2048 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaRelaxation Station 3: Wellness in the Workplace with Special Guest, Danyielle Bridges of Ingenuity ConsultantsEssential Question: How can we welcome wellness in the workplace, especially when trauma and toxic stress meet us there and follow us home? This episode seeks to empower individuals to pull up to the relaxation station and welcome wellness in every area of their lives.2023-03-0648 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaRelaxation Station 2: The Body Keeps The Score with special guest, Massage Therapist, LaKeitha BerryEssential Question: What can we do to help the body reset so that we can relax in stressful times? This episode seeks to empower individuals to pull up to the relaxation station and reset our bodies so that it houses positive energy and not stress and tension. Bessel van der Kolk, MD., is a physician, researcher, and teacher who specializes in trauma and toxic stress, and the overwhelming affects that these experiences have on the mind, body, and society.2023-02-2733 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaRelaxation Station: Relax, Relate, Release! With special guest Tonya Love (Wife, mother, entrepreneur)Essential Question: How can we train our minds and bodies to pull up to the relaxation station regularly so that we can live well? This episode seeks to empower individuals to take back control of their busy lives and provide opportunities to increase their mental and physical wellness by scheduling time to pull into the relaxation station.2023-02-2042 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaAll In My FeelingsEssential Question: How can we support children in getting all in their feelings and check in with their emotions? This episode seeks to help parents and teachers to support their children with their emotional development by checking in with their emotions.2023-02-1331 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaGet Your Words Up: Positive Self-TalkEssential Question: How do words help you talk your way through when exposed to trauma and toxic stress. This episode seeks to help listeners understand that positive self-talk can improve self-esteem, stress management, and well-being.2023-02-0642 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaVicarious Trauma in the Wake of the Tyre Nichols' VideoEssential Question: Can constantly being exposed to details and video of traumatic experiences give you PTSD? With the video release of the police brutality towards Tyre Nichols, curious minds will be seeking to witness the tragic event. This episode discusses how constant trauma exposure causes Compassion Fatigue and impacts your mental health.2023-01-3044 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaChange The Dial From Judgment To CuriosityEssential Question: What can be gained by viewing behavior with a different mindset? This episode seeks to help listeners understand the benefit of having a mindset shift to understand how and why individuals act, react, and respond the way that they do.2023-01-2324 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaThe Body's Alarm SystemEssential Question: How does our body's alarm system support us in traumatic times? This episode seeks to help individuals identify when their body's alarm system is blaring and what to do about it.2023-01-0924 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaTop 5 Mental Health Misconceptions with special guest Derrick Smith (of Man-Talk Mondays Podcast)Essential Question: In this climate where mental health challenges are exacerbated by the tumultuous times that we as a society are facing, what are the prevailing misconceptions around mental health? This episode is dedicated to the memory of Stephen "Twitch" Boss and seeks to bring about awareness of the mental health misconceptions to better support those who are struggling. Teaching Through the Eyes of Trauma podcast is brought to you by the Inner Ear Agency, providing professional development and consulting services to balance the healing and education of children exposed to trauma. For services, visit...2022-12-1941 min

Finding Hope After LossDr. Salena Smith's Story: Infertility, Fibroids, and IVFDr. Salena Smith talks about her experience going through several years of infertility. She discusses going through multiple surgeries for fibroids, losing one fallopian tube, and going through various infertility treatments, including IVF. 2022-12-1416 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaAll In My Feelings: Processing Your EmotionsEssential Question: How can we support children in getting all in their feelings and check in with their emotions? This episode seeks to help parents and teachers to support their children with their emotional development by checking in with their emotions.2022-12-1230 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaTrauma is an Explanation, Not an Excuse with special guest The Thought EngineerEssential Question: How can we help individuals understand what to do with the knowledge of a trauma exposure? This episode seeks to help those who have experienced trauma to seek ways to find support for their exposure and not use it as an excuse to behave poorly.2022-12-0639 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaS.E.L. from a K.I.D. with special guest Little Miss Emori (4th grade student)Essential Question: What does SEL (Social Emotional Learning) look like in schools from a child's perspective? This episode seeks to see what children perceive SEL to be and what they would like to see more of in school.2022-11-1427 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaThe Cost of a Chaotic Environment with special guest Derrick Smith (Co-host of Man-Talk Monday's Podcast)Essential Question: What is the cost of children being in a constant chaotic environment? This episode seeks to help parents and educators understand the importance of providing a warm, supportive environment free of chaos.2022-11-0752 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaCo-Regulation Leads To Self-Regulation with Special Guest Sara Elwell (Teacher)Essential Question: How can we use co-regulation to support students with self-regulation in times of stress? This episode seeks to help educators and parents to understand their role in co-regulation to help support children.2022-10-3141 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaMental Health in the School System (Special Guest: Miika Baldwin)Essential Question: How evident is the need for mental health supports in the school system and what are we doing about it? This episode seeks to bring awareness to the need for mental health supports in schools.2022-10-2431 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaBehavior is a Form of Communication (Special Guest, Samantha Brathwaite, Educator)Essential Question: How can students tell you what's wrong, what they need, and what they've gone through by their behavior. This episode seeks to show parents and educators how to be curious and use what they observe to support students needs.2022-10-1736 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaAn Uncommon InheritanceThis episode, and conversation with our special guest licensed professional counselor, Amma Pennick, seeks to understand how an uncommon inheritance can affect the lives of generations. Essential question: What happens when you have trauma that is not your own?2022-10-1034 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaMass Exodus of Educators (Revisited)In this episode, we are revisiting one of our most popular episodes from season 1 where myself and three other ladies, who are educators in a large urban school district, discussed the challenges teachers were facing that would lead to the current teacher shortage our nation is experiencing at this time. I believe this episode will once again provide great information and insight to our listeners. Listen in to our discussion.2022-10-0339 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaRetaining Teachers of Color (with special guest Patrick Powers)This episode seeks to understand the value of teachers of color and find ways to recruit and retain more of these individuals. Essential question: What are some benefits, barriers, and ways to retain teachers of color?2022-09-2648 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaThe Trauma of Being a Black Male EducatorThis episode seeks to understand the trauma that Black male teachers experience and find ways to help them thrive in the educational system. Essential question: What do black male educators need to thrive in education?2022-09-1944 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaUnresolved TraumaThis episode seeks to help adults identify how things that they have experienced in their childhood can be directly reflected in their adult behavior and relationships. Essential question: Could your unresolved childhood trauma be leaking into your adult life?2022-09-1243 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaParenting TraumaThis episode seeks to identify tools and strategies for adults to provide a safe space for children exposed to trauma and toxic stress while resisting retraumatization with their actions. Essential question: How can you resist being a source of trauma as a parent or care taker?2022-08-2950 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaRecognizing Trauma in StudentsThis episode seeks to help adults recognize those behaviors in students that can signify the presence of trauma or toxic stress. Essential question: How can educators and parents identify signs and symptoms of trauma exposure in students as they head back to school. Special guest: Samantha Brathwaite (Educator)2022-08-2232 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaProtection Through ConnectionThis episode seeks to provide tools and strategies for individuals to connect with students; especially those exposed to trauma and toxic stress. Essential Question: How can you start off the school year positively in a way to connect with students in hopes of building nurturing, buffering relationships that protect them from the impact of trauma and toxic stress?2022-08-1544 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaThe Trauma of Summer BreakEssential question: How can we be intentional about preparing and supporting children exposed to trauma and toxic stress during the summer break? This episode seeks to give parents and teachers tools and strategies to be proactive regarding the potential for triggering or retraumatizing experiences during and after the summer break.2022-05-2329 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaBroken CirclesHow do we support children with unmet needs and broken circles? This episode seeks to give parents and teachers tools and strategies to identify needs that are not being met and what circles are broken in order to support children on their journey towards healing and resiliency.2022-05-0439 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaStress: The Animal Inside MeEssential Question: How does stress impact our body? This episode seeks to educate listeners on the impact of stress and trauma in the body, and how it responds when in a state of constant stress.2022-04-1928 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaRevisiting ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences)In this episode, we want to revisit a very important podcast and subject that affects many people, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES).2022-04-1229 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaBe WellEssential question: How can we foster wellness within ourselves and our children who have been exposed to trauma and toxic stress, so that they can be well? This episode seeks to foster wellness within individuals exposed to trauma and toxic stress; mind, body, and emotions.2022-04-0523 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaYou Are WorthyEssential Question: How can we change the environment from a negative frequency to a positive frequency when in the presence of children exposed to trauma? This episode seeks to support educators and parents to change the frequency of the room by pouring into a child's need for mastery by speaking to their potential.2022-03-2816 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaIf You Build It, It Will Come: Emotional ResilienceEssential Question: How can we provide the support needed to build the emotional resilience antibodies in our children and students? This episode seeks to be a resilience guide for parents and educators to support their children through adversity.2022-03-0722 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaStudent's Trauma Becomes the Teacher's TraumaThis episode seeks to help educators to be a space of healing and restoration for students who have been exposed to trauma while not allowing residual effects.2022-02-2835 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaWelcome to CopevilleEssential Question: How can we take our students on a journey to Copeville? This episode seeks to provide parents, educators, and community leaders with tools and strategies to provide space and opportunity for students to practice coping mechanisms and experience resilience.2022-02-2323 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaDoes Exposure to Trauma = SuicideOur essential question for this week's podcast is, "Does experiencing trauma in childhood put you at a greater risk for suicide?" This week we are joined by our special guest, Ebony Robinson, a licensed clinical social worker in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The goal of this episode is to remove the stigma of mental health challenges that we all face and normalize the healing process, including therapy. Listen in to the conversation!2022-02-1434 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaYour Trauma is Valid, Even If....This week's essential question: What makes a person's trauma valid? This episode seeks to help you understand that you yourself, your students, children, or young adults can experience trauma in different ways. Validating those traumas will allow you to begin the healing process for yourself and/or your children.2022-02-0723 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaThe Mass Exodus of EducatorsThis week's essential question: "Is toxic stress and trauma causing a mass exodus in the field of education?" This week I am joined by three wonderful ladies who have experienced education from various aspects, from the classroom to the front office. Listen in as we discuss the state of emergency happening now in the field of education.2022-01-3138 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaTrigger HappyThis week we will be addressing the essential question, "How can you prevent re-traumatization of those who have experienced trauma? This episode features our special guest, Kamisha Harris. Please, take a listen.2022-01-2440 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaTypes of TraumaThe essential question we aim to answer in this episode is "Are all traumas the same?" Take a listen. 2022-01-1829 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and Their Impact on EducationEssential Question: Are the number of ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) a person has a predictive factor for emotional, cognitive, and health impairments? The ACE Study is the most important public health study that most people have never heard of. This podcast's mission is to change that.2022-01-1029 min

Through The Eyes of TraumaMaslow Before BloomThe phrase "Maslow before Bloom" is popular in education circles, and is typically used to communicate how humans must have their basic needs met before academic learning can be fully embraced. This episode aims to be a resource for others to gain insight from this phrase "Maslow before Bloom". The essential question we will answer in this episode is "When educating the whole child, should schools focus on student's mental and emotional health, or Pedagogy, first?2022-01-0338 min

I Can Be Wealthy Podcast#32 Angela Smith of Lifestyle Tradie on Creating Better Lifestyle and Choice with Your BusinessOn this week’s episode, I speak with Angela Smith who runs Lifestyle Tradie - a mastermind that helps business owners in the trades industry who want to understand how to make more profit, have higher control in their business and create a better lifestyle for themselves. In this interview, we unpack how Angela and her husband, Andy:Started their own wealth creation journeyHow they began being massively in debt and how they turned this aroundShe shares insights into why business is a fabulous vehicle for wealth buildingWhere Angela sees the best opportunities for...2021-01-0325 min