The Butterfly Effect

Center for Transforming Lives

Imagine what we could do to end the cycle of poverty if we started by healing trauma. What if the key to breaking the cycle of poverty is to heal trauma first? This podcast challenges the way we think about ending poverty. Through stories of hope, healing and transformation, we explore the REAL solutions that help families thrive. When mothers are given the resources and opportunities to succeed, the impact reaches far beyond one life — it changes the whole family’s future. That's the butterfly effect. Change the system, and you change the outcome. For generations.

Episodes

  1. Aug 17

    A Story of Hope and Transformation

    In This Episode "I wanted to change the trajectory of my bloodline because it's just always been poverty.” In this episode, Carol visits with TaNisha, a Center for Transforming Lives graduate and mother of four, for a powerful conversation about homelessness; the barriers single mothers face around child care, transportation and financial stability; how trauma can leave people feeling “frozen” in survival mode; the importance of trauma-informed support; TaNisha’s breakthrough with therapy; and what it means to break cycles of generational poverty. Most importantly, TaNisha offers a message of hope to others who may be where she once was: difficult circumstances can be part of your story, without becoming the end of it. Carol and TaNisha discuss: Why staying with friends or family doesn't necessarily mean someone has a safe or stable homeThe challenges single mothers face without reliable child care, transportation, financial resources or support from another parentHow trauma can leave people feeling “frozen,” which others may mistakenly interpret as lack of motivationThe importance of being treated without judgmentThe role counseling and EMDR* played in helping TaNisha break the cycle of povertyGraduating with honors, setting an example for her children and pursuing a career helping others*EMDR  stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a therapeutic approach used to help people process traumatic experiences. Subscribe, leave a review and share this episode with someone who needs to hear TaNisha’s story. The Butterfly Effect is recorded at Riverside Coworking, powered by the non-profit Center for Transforming Lives in Fort Worth. Executive Producers: Carol Klocek, Trish Rodriguez and Jordan Moralez Recording Engineer: Chad Burns Original Music: Chris Jobe Video production and editing: Jordan Moralez and Megan Kim

  2. Jun 5

    The Butterfly Effect: Coming Soon

    The Butterfly Effect is a podcast hosted by Center for Transforming Lives featuring our very own participants and staff, local experts and more.  The Butterfly Effect is recorded at Riverside Coworking, powered by the non-profit Center for Transforming Lives in Fort Worth. Executive Producers: Carol Klocek, Trish Rodriguez and Jordan Moralez Recording Engineer: Chad Burns Original Music: Chris Jobe Video production and editing: Jordan Moralez and Megan Kim

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About

Imagine what we could do to end the cycle of poverty if we started by healing trauma. What if the key to breaking the cycle of poverty is to heal trauma first? This podcast challenges the way we think about ending poverty. Through stories of hope, healing and transformation, we explore the REAL solutions that help families thrive. When mothers are given the resources and opportunities to succeed, the impact reaches far beyond one life — it changes the whole family’s future. That's the butterfly effect. Change the system, and you change the outcome. For generations.

Information

  • Creator
    Center for Transforming Lives
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Butterfly Effect
  • Show Website
    The Butterfly Effect