You Are Not Your Trauma Harriet Harris

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 stay up-to-date on when those episodes are released and learn how to support the show, you can get connected by visiting connect.youarenotyourtrauma.com.
 
Thank you for journeying with us during this inaugural first season of "You Are Not Your Trauma" podcast. I hope that this podcast has been helpful and inspiring for you, and I look forward to continuing this journey with you in the seasons to come. Don't forget to rate and review the show, and check out the website, www.youarenotyourtrauma.com, for additional resources and support!
 
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Do you have a personal or professional experience with trauma that you’d like to share on the show?
 
Send an email to contact@harrietmharris.com.
 
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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 Jr.
Email: dld282002@yahoo.com
Facebook: https://facebook.com/donalddowridge
Instagram: https://instagram.com/dld282002
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/donald-l-dowridge-jr-595683
Website: www.dldenterprises.org
 
 
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.
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·      Visit www.youarenotyourtraumapodcast.com\ to get details on upcoming episodes and guests
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Do you have a personal or professional experience with trauma that you’d like to share on the show? 
 
Send an email to contact@harrietmharris.com.
 
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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 are experiencing similar things.
 
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 Jr.
Email: dld282002@yahoo.com
Facebook: https://facebook.com/donalddowridge
Instagram: https://instagram.com/dld282002
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/donald-l-dowridge-jr-595683
Website: www.dldenterprises.org
 
 

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 www.youarenotyourtraumapodcast.com\ to get details on upcoming episodes and guests
·      Follow You Are Not Your Trauma Podcast on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/youarenotyourtraumapodcast and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/youarenotyourtraumapodcast/
 
Do you have a personal or professional experience with trauma that you’d like to share on the show?
 
Send an email to contact@harrietmharris.com.
 
Get a copy of Stop Stopping Your Success at www.stopstoppingyoursuccess.com.
 
Interested in advertising your business on You Are Not Your Trauma podcast?
 
See the details here: https://www.harrietmharris.com/podcastad

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 means to find your voice
2.    Overcoming the fear of speaking up
3.    Advice for someone trying to find their voice after trauma
 
Guest Info:Natasha Davidson
 

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 www.youarenotyourtraumapodcast.com\ to get details on upcoming episodes and guests
·      Follow You Are Not Your Trauma Podcast on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/youarenotyourtraumapodcast and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/youarenotyourtraumapodcast/
 
Do you have a personal or professional experience with trauma that you’d like to share on the show?
 
Send an email to contact@harrietmharris.com.
 
Get a copy of Stop Stopping Your Success at www.stopstoppingyoursuccess.com.
 
Contact Laurie Jackson at New Beginnings Counseling Services at (615) 618-5029 or check out the website to learn more at www.nbcstn.com.
 
When the need arises for pre-planning, funeral, cremation or memorials, contact Mrs. Tonya Scales Haynes or Pastor Derrick Jackson at Johnson & Coleman Funeral Home (615) 452-3248. Also feel free to check us out at www.johnsonandcolemanfh.com.
 
Interested in advertising your business on You Are Not Your Trauma podcast?
 
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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 trauma can affect areas of your life you don’t realize
2.    Long term effects of severe trauma at a young age
3.    Advice for those who experienced trauma at a young age
Guest Info: Elona Washington
 
Check out a sample of Elona’s Memoir FAST (Previously titled From Ivy League to Stripper Life).
 
Purchase the ENTIRE book HERE.

 
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 www.youarenotyourtraumapodcast.com\ to get details on upcoming episodes and guests
·      Follow You Are Not Your Trauma Podcast on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/youarenotyourtraumapodcast and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/youarenotyourtraumapodcast/
 
Do you have a personal or professional experience with trauma that you’d like to share on the show?
 
Send an email to contact@harrietmharris.com.
 
Get a copy of Stop Stopping Your Success at www.stopstoppingyoursuccess.com.
 
Contact Gallatin Flower & Gift Shoppe Contact at (615) 452-1679 or gallatinflower@yahoo.com. Also feel free to check us out at www.gallatinflorist.com.
 
When the need arises for pre-planning, funeral, cremation or memorials, contact Mrs.Tonya Scales Haynes or Pastor Derrick Jackson at New Generation Funeral Home (615) 365-7105. Also feel free to check us out at www.newgeneratonfh.com.
 
Interested in advertising your business on You Are Not Your Trauma podcast?
 
See the details here: https://www.harrietmharris.com/podcastad

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 important for trusted adults to help in the healing
 
Guest Contact Info: Sarah Johnson
 


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 www.youarenotyourtraumapodcast.com\ to get details on upcoming episodes and guests
·      Follow You Are Not Your Trauma Podcast on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/youarenotyourtraumapodcast and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/youarenotyourtraumapodcast/
 
Do you have a personal or professional experience with trauma that you’d like to share on the show?
 
Send an email to contact@harrietmharris.com.
 
Get a copy of Stop Stopping Your Success at www.stopstoppingyoursuccess.com.
Contact Gallatin Flower & Gift Shoppe Contact at (615) 452-1679 or gallatinflower@yahoo.com. Also feel free to check us out at www.gallatinflorist.com.
 
When the need arises for pre-planning, funeral, cremation or memorials, contact Mrs.Tonya Scales Haynes or Pastor Derrick Jackson at New Generation Funeral Home (615) 365-7105. Also feel free to check us out at www.newgeneratonfh.com.
 
Interested in advertising your business on You Are Not Your Trauma podcast?
See the details here: https://www.harrietmharris.com/podcastad