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The Trigger and The Truth

The Trigger and The Truth

By: Tina White
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Welcome to The Trigger and The Truth—a transformative podcast and healing platform created to explore the breakdowns in our most meaningful relationships and the unspoken truths behind them. Hosted by mental health advocate Tina White, this space offers real conversations, raw storytelling, and expert insight to help you gain clarity, find peace of mind, and grow through what you’ve been through. Whether you seek understanding, closure, or a sense of direction, you're not alone—your healing journey starts here.Copyright 2025 Tina White Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Social Sciences
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  • “An Open Letter to Our Fathers” Father’s Day Tribute | The Trigger and The Truth
    Jun 15 2025

    Episode Title: An Open Letter to Our Fathers

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

    🔊 Episode Summary:

    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.

    🧠 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
    • 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

    ❤️ Key Quote:"When this family turned their backs, Manny stood ten toes down. And I don’t think he understands how much that meant to me." —Tina White
    📞 Call to Action:

    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.

    📱 Stay Connected:

    💬 Follow the conversation on IG: @thetriggerandthetruth

    📧 Subscribe for updates & emotional mastery tools: Join the Email List

    📞 Leave a message for the show: 718-440-5538

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    5 mins
  • She Smiled, Then Stabbed Me In The Back: WITH A KNIFE
    Jun 11 2025

    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.

    💡 In This Episode, Tina Explores:
    • 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

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

    🗣 Join the Conversation:

    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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    💬 Drop a 5-star review to help amplify this healing movement.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    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.

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    14 mins
  • The First Wound Was Silence: A Truth About Trauma and Protection
    Jun 8 2025
    🎙 Episode Title: The First Wound Was Silence: A Truth About Trauma and Protection

    Podcast: The Trigger and The Truth

    Host: Tina White

    🎧 Episode Summary

    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.

    🔑 In This Episode, We Discuss:
    • 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

    💬 Tina’s Truth Moment:
    “You can’t heal in the same environment that made you sick. And you can't grow while you're bracing for danger.”
    📚 Resources + Support Mentioned in This Episode:Ujima The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community
    • 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)

    📩 Connect with Tina White
    • Website: www.thetriggerandthetruth.com
    • Instagram: @thetriggerandthetruth
    • Submit your truth anonymously: thetriggerandthetruth.com/submit
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    26 mins
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