Through The Eyes of Trauma

Imprinted: What Children Record Before They Can Speak

In this episode, Dr. Salena unpacks the science behind early childhood imprinting , how the brain and body record experiences from conception to age six, and how those im

Triggered & Unchecked: When Impulse Speaks Louder Than Consequence

What happens when a child acts before they think? Before their brain fully understands the ripple effect of that decision?  Join Dr. Smith and her special guest, podcaste

Too Close to Breathe: Healing From Enmeshment in Families

In this episode of Through the Eyes of Trauma, Dr. Salena unpacks enmeshment;what it is, how it develops, and the subtle ways it can shape a child’s identity and emotiona

The Classroom Isn’t the Problem—The Pain Is: When School Feels Unsafe

What happens when a child has experienced so much trauma that a “normal” classroom no longer feels safe? When sitting still, following directions, or trusting adults isn’

What No One Told Me About the Trauma of Identity

In this episode of What No One Told Me…, Dr. Salena explores the trauma of identity loss — when roles shift, titles disappear, relationships end, or life doesn’t unfold a

From Triggers to Triumph: Cultivating Self-Regulation After Trauma

In From Triggers to Triumph: Cultivating Self-Regulation After Trauma, Dr. Salena Smith explores why our bodies react before our minds can catch up—and how those reaction

Finding Your Tribe: Building Community for Wellness in Education

In Finding Your Tribe: Building Community for Wellness in Education, Dr. Salena and other educators explore how connection and community are essential tools for educators

What No One Told Me… My Mind and My Body Might Disagree

In this episode of Through the Eyes of Trauma, Dr. Salena explores a truth many discover mid-healing: your mind can want peace while your body runs from it. Drawing on ne

What No One Told Me About Healing (It’s Not Linear)

In this episode, Dr. Salena Smith explores the truth no one talks about; healing isn’t linear, and sometimes it asks to be revisited inside our closest relationships. Whe

Building Bridges: Teacher Wellness and Boundaries for a Better 2025 (Part 2)

Join us for part 2 of our informative conversation with Danyelle Bridges, the founder Ingenuity Consultants (The Classroom Connector), as she empowers us with more strate

Building Bridges: Teacher Wellness and Boundaries for a Better 2025 (Part 1)

Essential Question: How can setting boundaries enhance teacher wellness and improve classroom effectiveness while maintaining personal and professional balance?

Healing & Hustle: Finding Balance in 2025

Essential Question: How can you pursue your goals and responsibilities in 2025 while prioritizing healing and well-being?

Thriving Through Intentions: Healing Into the New Year

Essential Question: How can we set realistic, trauma-informed intentions for the new year that prioritize healing and self-compassion?

Clearing the Path: Declutter, Detach, and Delete for a Peaceful 2025

Essential Question: How can we identify and let go of the people, situations, and habits that disrupt our peace and hinder our growth?

Heal Before You Holiday

Essential Question: What can we do to prepare for the potential emotional roller coaster of emotions around being with family for the holidays?

The Power of Gratitude: Shifting Perspective for Emotional Wellness

Essential Question How can cultivating gratitude improve mental health and transform the way we approach challenges in life?

Strength in Struggle: How Resilience Transforms Us

Essential Question: How can resilience reshape our approach to personal and professional challenges, turning struggles into strengths?

Beyond the Buzz: Managing Anxiety in Daily Life

Essential Question: How can we recognize and manage anxiety effectively so it doesn’t interfere with our ability to live fulfilling lives?

Healing in the Classroom: Trauma-Informed Education and Its Role in Mental Health Awareness

Essential Question: How can trauma-informed education create safer, more supportive learning environments that promote mental health and well-being for students?

Breaking the Silence: Mental Health in the Classroom

Essential Question is: How can schools and educators address the stigma of mental illness in students?