Episode Title: An Open Letter to Our Fathers

*Bonus Father’s Day Episode | The Trigger and The Truth with Tina White

In this special Father’s Day bonus episode of The Trigger and The Truth, host Tina White delivers a heartfelt open letter to the men who’ve shaped, supported, and stood in the gap. From faithful fathers to quiet protectors, to the flawed but still fighting—this tribute is for every man who has dared to love, protect, and provide in a world that rarely gives them grace.

Tina also shares a deeply personal message to her big brother Manny, a man who’s been her rock through grief, transition, and turmoil. This episode is a reminder that fatherhood isn’t just about DNA—it’s about presence, consistency, and love that stands tall even when words fall short.

• A raw and real love letter to Black fathers and father figures
• The duality of Father’s Day: celebration and grief
• A powerful tribute to Tina’s big brother, Manny—aka Uncle Kat
• Reflections on fatherhood, emotional safety, and the power of showing up
• A call to give fathers their flowers while they can still smell them

If a father, big brother, mentor, or protector has held you down through the highs and lows—tell them.

Tag them, call them, write to them, or share this episode with them.

Let’s make honoring our men a habit—not just a holiday.

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Title: She Smiled, Then Stabbed Me In The Back: WITH A KNIFE

Host: Tina White

Podcast: The Trigger and The Truth

Description:

In this emotionally raw episode, Tina White returns with a story that hits home for many—what happens when the person you trusted the most turns out to be your biggest betrayal. In She Smiled, Then Stabbed Me In The Back, Tina unpacks the pain of losing a friend who once felt like family and how she fought to protect her spirit in the aftermath.

Friendship betrayal cuts deep because it often comes without warning and from those we’ve shared our most vulnerable moments with. This episode explores the journey of healing after emotional ambush, recognizing red flags, and learning how to rebuild your confidence, boundaries, and belief in genuine connection.

If you’ve ever been betrayed, blindsided, or emotionally discarded by someone you called a friend, this episode is your invitation to feel seen, validated, and stronger than ever.

• The emotional impact of fake friendships
• How betrayal can shatter your trust—but not your worth
• Signs someone was never truly for you
• The difference between revenge and release
• Why reclaiming your peace is the ultimate act of power

• The Trigger and The Truth Healing Journal (Coming Soon)
• Tools for identifying emotional manipulation and codependent patterns
• Guest application: thetriggerandthetruth.com/guest

Tag us @TheTriggerAndTheTruth and share your story using #TheTriggerAndTheTruth.

Have you ever felt betrayed by a “friend”? How did you rebuild your confidence and protect your spirit?

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Fake Love, Real Wounds

Why You Can’t Miss This Episode: Heartbreaking confession: A close friend—an older sister figure—stabbed Tina. Literally. Her story proves even the deepest attacks can lead to profound healing. Red flags decoded: Learn how hidden resentment and trauma manifest in loved ones—and how to spot it before it cuts deep. Mirror of pain: Sometimes betrayal isn’t a plot—it’s a reflection. Discover how other people’s wounds can find home in your soul. Healing WITHOUT erasing: Tina reveals how she forgave not to forget, but to reclaim herself. Power of boundaries: Learn why not everyone is kin and how to protect your energy with strength, not guilt. CALL TO ACTION Listener challenge: Reflect: Has someone “smiled, then stabbed you in the back”? Journal: Notice the warning signs you ignored. Share: Use #HiddenHateHealing and tag us. Let’s turn betrayal into community support. Don’t just survive betrayal—grow through it. 👉 Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts. Let’s dismantle hidden hate together.

Podcast: The Trigger and The Truth

Host: Tina White

In this deeply personal and powerful episode, Tina White shares her lived experience with childhood sexual assault and the silent damage it caused—not just to her voice, but to her sense of safety.

She unpacks a critical truth often overlooked in trauma recovery: you cannot heal in spaces where you do not feel safe.

Long before we can talk about love, growth, or thriving, we must first return to the basics—protection. Physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual safety are not luxuries; they are non-negotiables on the path to healing.

Tina invites listeners into a raw conversation about survival mode, the failure of caregivers, and the importance of building a foundation strong enough to support healing. With courage and clarity, she dismantles the myth that you can “just move on” without addressing the environments and relationships that keep you unsafe.

• What happens when your voice is stolen by trauma
• The role of caregivers and what happens when protection fails
• Why safety must come before love, therapy, or personal development
• How survival mode blocks emotional and spiritual growth
• The difference between trauma treatment and trauma-informed timing
• What it really means to reclaim your safety

• Ujima (The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community): ujimacommunity.org
• RAINN (National Sexual Assault Hotline): 1-800-656-HOPE or www.rainn.org
• The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
• Therapy for Black Girls – www.therapyforblackgirls.com
• Safe Places for BIPOC Healing: Inclusive Therapists
• Mental Health America – Trauma Resources: www.mhanational.org
• Tina’s Toolkit: The Safety Audit Worksheet (Download available at thetriggerandthetruth.com/tools)

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• Submit your truth anonymously: thetriggerandthetruth.com/submit
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