Overcoming Trauma Episodes

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Where is God? This is part of the discussion Reverend Pitts one evening. She described her experience with trauma growing up, and how her relationship with God led her to forgiveness and peace. But, she is not a passive woman, she absolutely describes her feelings, experiences and observations with kindness and frankness. "Will you be made whole?" This is a decision, and she goes into detail on how every decisio...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. You decide. You decide to walk forward on the dusty and dark path through tragedy. There is no guarantee for when the sunshine will penetrate your heart again. But, each step forward pulls you towards light. Shannon Dingle describes her story of abuse, tragedy, love, and loss with her new book Living Brave: Lessons from Hurt, Lighting the Way to Hope. Thank you for your time and interest in this podc...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. I had the pleasure of speaking to Precious Brady-Davis on afternoon in July 2021. She recently published her book, I Have Always Been Me, in which she describes her childhood in great depth. She was abandoned... several times but key parental figures in her life. She realized that she was "different" and so did others. This meant that her biracial background was an area of contention, as well as her "feminine" ways. Preci...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. : How can having a positive body image be more than just a superficial view of oneself? Well, in this interview, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with a Emily Lauren Dick, the author of Body Positive: A Guide to Loving Your Body. Join me in part one of this interview. Connect with me, and tell me how your body image affects your day-to-day life. If you enjoy listening to my podcast, please consider leaving a 5-s...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. What besides "believe in yourself" and "you can do anything" will help you achieve your goals? Communication. To communicate your needs and wants effectively, is important for you to stay true to your goals and achieve them. In this podcast, I talk about ways to effectively communicate. Thank you for your time and interest in this podcast! I invite you to leave a heartfelt review on whichever podcast platform ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Are you a risk-taker? We know people who are more naturally risk takers... is there something "special" about them? I talk about two articles that address risk taking, one talks about mental exercises and how it can lead to a better life by evaluating things differentl Thank you for your time and interest in this podcast! I invite you to leave a heartfelt review on whichever podcast platform you listen to. It does ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Vaccinating against Emotional Affluenza-- getting rid of the need to have the latest and newest, and taking the time to enjoy the "ordinary moments." So often, the best memories involve knowing that the extraordinary is already there. &nbs...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Pink Tax?! Some people believe that this a myth, while others are putting legislation into effect to reduce gender-based price discrimination with regard to purchasing items. Or is this really a Pink Discount, because women tend to not realize their worth. explore how this can relate to our view of relationships. Thank you for your time and interest in this podcast! I invite you to leave a heartfelt review on whichever podca...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. The storms of life can be large and all consuming. Slowing down and using small techniques to ground yourself can help you remain on task, focused and fulfilled. In this podcast episode I discuss 5 ways the author Melissa Alvarez describes frequency elevating methods to help anyone remain grounded in love. Melissa Alvarez: 365 Ways to Raise your Frequency Thank you for your time and interest in this podcast! I invi...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Does the journey of self-discovery have to be done on your own? Learn the benefit of having one, or multiple mentors (teachers, guides, or gurus) may help jump start your career, emotional or spiritual life. Here is a glance at what you will hear in this episode: Finding your purpose is not something that you have to do on your own.Identify what your values are, so you are able to have a better fit with your mentor.Not e...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. There is a time when we each should do a quick check-in and see if we are on track with our purposegoalsrelationshipsfamilycareer What happens when we fall short? Evaluate what routines we have in place, and identify where the gaps are. Raising the standards in each area of our life makes a long-term difference, increasing self-respect and feelings of self-worth. Connect with me! Bettina@intherising.com Pinterest: F...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. We work so hard on putting ourselves back together after traumatic events in our lives, that we can be super protective when entering relationships again. Is that for the best? In this show I give 4 short, simple phrases that can help you build a great relationship without sacrificing yourself in the process. Psychology Today, Your Tango and Huffpost articles that are a quick read, yet pack great information. ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Self-love and self-care is not just about loving yourself or having your spa days. True happiness does come from time of relaxation, but it also comes from times of action. Having the motivation and the discipline to follow your personal principles, surrounding yourself with positive people and valuing your own growth is also important. I talk about three main ways for you to move in the direction of your desires and dreams. ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Ever wonder if Law of Attraction is just woo-woo? What about the Law of Rejection? What can we do to increase our satisfaction with our own life, so that we can transform dreams into realities? Tuesday Quotes: “The beginning of love is at the end of resistance.” -Danielle Light Always remember, money is a servant; you are the master.” -Bob Proctor Thank you for your time and interest in this podcast! I invite yo...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Breaking the Silence: Why It’s Importance To Talk About Relational PTSDSo many of us struggle with PSTD and yet don't know or can't acknowledge our pain. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) can inflict damaging self-talk and erode self-worth, hindering our ability to live a fulfilling and guilt-free life. To truly create a life of happiness, we must be willing to confront it and acknowledge that w...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. We spend so much time at our place of employment. But, how many of us actually feel fulfilled at work? Our careers and our career path can be so much more with small changes called pivots. Resources: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Pivot: The Only Move that Matters is the Next One Thank you for your time and interest in this podcast! I invite you to leave a heartfelt review on whichever p...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Do you feel that your life is the best it can be? How do you know that? Do you every look at your whole life, and get a general sense that things are going well, or that they can improve? In this episode, I talk about 12 specific areas of our life that create an easy way to look at each component without the feeling of being overwhelmed. Since the point of life is to live OUR best life, taking one section at a time c...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. There are opportunities we may not have pursued or even recognized in our path that we see as missed opportunities. The fear of missing opportunities (FOMO) can be nerve-wracking or overwhelming, but analyzing and evaluating your missed opportunities to find out if they are worth pursuing is key. Not everything we pass up is an opportunity worth our attention, whether that was buying a real estate property, going up the corp...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. We all want to be in control of everything in our life, and having no control over things around us can freak us out. Life does not stop when situations change, and neither should your dream. This is “I can control attitude, and no one can take that for you when you have a dream.” Even when you don't know what is coming in the future, your mind can still be excited about it. Every achievement begins in the heart and the min...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. (Step 2 of 7 in Mini-Series) Acting on what you need vs. what you want. Self-love is a crucial part of our mental and emotional well-being. It involves accepting yourself for who you are, treating yourself with kindness and compassion, and making sure that your needs are met. In step 1 of this 7 mini-series, we discussed what self-love is. In this episode, Bettina, your host, dives into the second step, which involv...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. What does being your true self look like? Have you ever asked yourself who you are, what you are, what your goals are, and what your achievements are? For most of us, our identity is often linked to things outside ourselves. Whether you define yourself with labels such as the mom, wife, caregiver, family member, or the white sheep or black sheep in the family, who you truly are has very little to do with anything else besid...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. In the Rising 3 Episode Show Notes 1. Examine what you are holding onto, and whether it is worth it. 2. Realize that your power is in your future, while your lessons are in your past. 3. Identify what about that event is really hurting you. Look inward for answers. ...