Guards Down - Overcoming Complicated Grief and PTSD through Culturally Sensitive Therapy Hosted by Greg Washington

In this episode, Greg speaks with Ranesha Cooper, as she shares her story of dealing with her parent's divorce at a young age. Ranesha lets us in on her amazing journey of learning how to give herself grace as she works through childhood traumas and focuses on her mental health as an adult.

Connect with Ranesha:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_khaotikstyles/
E-Mail: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ranesha.cooper

Get Connected with Guards Down:
Website: www.guardsdown.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareguardsdown/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guardsdown
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guards-down/
Buzzsprout: https://693874.buzzsprout.com/693874

#guardsdown #PTSD #mentalhealth

[0:01-2:02] Opening Segment

[2:02-18:49] Ranesha’s Background and Dealing with Trauma and Grief

• Ranesha talks about her family background and her dealing with her parent’s expectations and divorce from a young age
• Ranesha discusses whether or not she was taught how to cope at all
• Healthy and unhealthy coping techniques

[18:49- 33:23] The Healing Process

• Ranesha speaks about when she became self aware that something was off and that she needed help
• Ranesha talks about her background and gives advice on receiving professional help
• Ranesha discusses how she could have helped herself better and what kind of help she wanted from others

[33:23-51:53] Reflection

• What was the toughest part of your journey?
• What kept you going?
• A plan for others going through similar situations
• What advice would you give your younger self?
• Do you see your growth?

[51:53-56:12] Closing Segment

In this episode, Greg speaks with Ranesha Cooper, as she shares her story of dealing with her parent's divorce at a young age. Ranesha lets us in on her amazing journey of learning how to give herself grace as she works through childhood traumas and focuses on her mental health as an adult.

Connect with Ranesha:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_khaotikstyles/
E-Mail: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ranesha.cooper

Get Connected with Guards Down:
Website: www.guardsdown.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareguardsdown/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guardsdown
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guards-down/
Buzzsprout: https://693874.buzzsprout.com/693874

#guardsdown #PTSD #mentalhealth

[0:01-2:02] Opening Segment

[2:02-18:49] Ranesha’s Background and Dealing with Trauma and Grief

• Ranesha talks about her family background and her dealing with her parent’s expectations and divorce from a young age
• Ranesha discusses whether or not she was taught how to cope at all
• Healthy and unhealthy coping techniques

[18:49- 33:23] The Healing Process

• Ranesha speaks about when she became self aware that something was off and that she needed help
• Ranesha talks about her background and gives advice on receiving professional help
• Ranesha discusses how she could have helped herself better and what kind of help she wanted from others

[33:23-51:53] Reflection

• What was the toughest part of your journey?
• What kept you going?
• A plan for others going through similar situations
• What advice would you give your younger self?
• Do you see your growth?

[51:53-56:12] Closing Segment

Greg speaks with Dr. Eboni Ervin, as she details her stories of wrestling with trauma and grief. Dr. Ervin talks about the tragic loss of her younger brother and how she was able to overcome the pain and how she is now able to help others.

Connect with Dr. Ervin:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_eb_erv/
E-Mail: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ebony.ervin.7
Website: www.drebcoaching.com

Get Connected with Guards Down:
Website: www.guardsdown.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareguardsdown/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guardsdown
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guards-down/
Buzzsprout: https://693874.buzzsprout.com/693874

[0:01-5:01] Opening Segment

[5:01-18:47] Dr. Ervin’s Background and Dealing with Trauma and Grief

• Dr. Ervin gives a background on her family life and upbringing
• Dr. Ervin shares a bit about the tragic loss of brother
• Does the more pain you go through make things easier later on?

[18:47- 46:53] The Healing Process

• Dr. Ervin discusses healthy and unhealthy coping habits that she developed
• Dr. Ervin speaks about her faith and how it was strained in the middle of her pain but ultimately aided in coping
• What were the signs of trauma and grief in her life? What kind of support did she want?
• Dr. Ervin talks about what the toughest part of her journey was.

[46:53-1:10:07] Reflection

• What keeps you going when you want to give up?
• Dr. Ervin shares her thoughts and stories on getting professional help
• Dr. Ervin also shares her opinions on medications and CBD products
• What advice would you give to your younger self and if she sees her own growth.

[1:10:07-1:12:49] Closing Segment

#guardsdown #PTSD #mentalhealth

Greg speaks with Dr. Eboni Ervin, as she details her stories of wrestling with trauma and grief. Dr. Ervin talks about the tragic loss of her younger brother and how she was able to overcome the pain and how she is now able to help others.

Connect with Dr. Ervin:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_eb_erv/
E-Mail: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ebony.ervin.7
Website: www.drebcoaching.com

Get Connected with Guards Down:
Website: www.guardsdown.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareguardsdown/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guardsdown
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guards-down/
Buzzsprout: https://693874.buzzsprout.com/693874

[0:01-5:01] Opening Segment

[5:01-18:47] Dr. Ervin’s Background and Dealing with Trauma and Grief

• Dr. Ervin gives a background on her family life and upbringing
• Dr. Ervin shares a bit about the tragic loss of brother
• Does the more pain you go through make things easier later on?

[18:47- 46:53] The Healing Process

• Dr. Ervin discusses healthy and unhealthy coping habits that she developed
• Dr. Ervin speaks about her faith and how it was strained in the middle of her pain but ultimately aided in coping
• What were the signs of trauma and grief in her life? What kind of support did she want?
• Dr. Ervin talks about what the toughest part of her journey was.

[46:53-1:10:07] Reflection

• What keeps you going when you want to give up?
• Dr. Ervin shares her thoughts and stories on getting professional help
• Dr. Ervin also shares her opinions on medications and CBD products
• What advice would you give to your younger self and if she sees her own growth.

[1:10:07-1:12:49] Closing Segment

#guardsdown #PTSD #mentalhealth

Greg speaks with an old West Point friend Seneca Vaughn, where they discuss their time together in school and the state of the world. Seneca also dives into the topics of trauma and grief and how she applies her studies of East Asian medicine to help others and herself.

Connect with Seneca:
Instagram: https://www.instvagram.com/senecaraevaughn/
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seneca.stephens.5
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seneca-vaughn-352a63126/

Get Connected with Guards Down:
Website: www.guardsdown.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareguardsdown/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guardsdown
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guards-down/
Buzzsprout: https://693874.buzzsprout.com/693874

#guardsdown #PTSD #mentalhealth

[0:01-5:42] Opening Segment

[5:42-33:57] Seneca’s Background and dealing with Trauma and Grief

• Seneca speaks about her family life and upbringing
• She talks on why she has had to be intentional with her life
• Was she taught by anyone growing up how to deal with trauma and grief?

[33:57-1:07:56] The Healing Process

• Seneca discusses her healthy and unhealthy coping techniques and how she handled her military friend’s deaths
• What were the signs of trauma and grief?

[1:07:56-1:20:23] East Asian Medicine and Acupuncture

• Seneca goes into explaining her studies in East Asian medicine
• She specifically speaks on acupuncture and answers some commonly asked questions about it

[1:20:23-1:30:25] Reflection

• Are there times you ever break down?
• Seeking professional help
• What advice would you give your younger self?

[1:30:25-1:35:04] Closing Segment

Greg speaks with an old West Point friend Seneca Vaughn, where they discuss their time together in school and the state of the world. Seneca also dives into the topics of trauma and grief and how she applies her studies of East Asian medicine to help others and herself.

Connect with Seneca:
Instagram: https://www.instvagram.com/senecaraevaughn/
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seneca.stephens.5
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seneca-vaughn-352a63126/

Get Connected with Guards Down:
Website: www.guardsdown.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareguardsdown/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guardsdown
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guards-down/
Buzzsprout: https://693874.buzzsprout.com/693874

#guardsdown #PTSD #mentalhealth

[0:01-5:42] Opening Segment

[5:42-33:57] Seneca’s Background and dealing with Trauma and Grief

• Seneca speaks about her family life and upbringing
• She talks on why she has had to be intentional with her life
• Was she taught by anyone growing up how to deal with trauma and grief?

[33:57-1:07:56] The Healing Process

• Seneca discusses her healthy and unhealthy coping techniques and how she handled her military friend’s deaths
• What were the signs of trauma and grief?

[1:07:56-1:20:23] East Asian Medicine and Acupuncture

• Seneca goes into explaining her studies in East Asian medicine
• She specifically speaks on acupuncture and answers some commonly asked questions about it

[1:20:23-1:30:25] Reflection

• Are there times you ever break down?
• Seeking professional help
• What advice would you give your younger self?

[1:30:25-1:35:04] Closing Segment

Greg speaks with Tanya Gauthier, as she shares her story of surviving a traumatic brain injury. Tanya was able to overcome her accident, graduate college and start a non-profit organization that helps out other people dealing with the repercussions of TBIs.

Connect with Tanya:
Instagram: @TBIncredible
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.tbincredible.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TBIncredible

Get Connected with Guards Down:
Website: www.guardsdown.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareguardsdown/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guardsdown
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guards-down/
Buzzsprout: https://693874.buzzsprout.com/693874

#guardsdown #PTSD #mentalhealth

[0:01-3:53] Opening Segment

[3:53-10:46] Tanya’s Story

• Why West Point?
• Family and religious background

[10:46-28:47] The Accident and TBI’s

• Tanya speaks about her accident
• Tanya breaks down what a TBI is, and the effects it has had in her life

[28:47-50:48] Collateral Damage

• Tanya speaks on her healthy and unhealthy ways of coping with the aftermath of dealing with a TBI
• Tanya also shares about her mental health during the recovery process with her thoughts of suicide

[50:48-1:09:04] Reflection

• What kind of support would she have wanted from people?
• What kept her going?
• Tanya tells us what advice would she give her younger self and if she sees her growth

[1:09:04-1:11:30] Closing Segment

• www.tbincredible.com

Greg speaks with Tanya Gauthier, as she shares her story of surviving a traumatic brain injury. Tanya was able to overcome her accident, graduate college and start a non-profit organization that helps out other people dealing with the repercussions of TBIs.

Connect with Tanya:
Instagram: @TBIncredible
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.tbincredible.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TBIncredible

Get Connected with Guards Down:
Website: www.guardsdown.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareguardsdown/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guardsdown
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guards-down/
Buzzsprout: https://693874.buzzsprout.com/693874

#guardsdown #PTSD #mentalhealth

[0:01-3:53] Opening Segment

[3:53-10:46] Tanya’s Story

• Why West Point?
• Family and religious background

[10:46-28:47] The Accident and TBI’s

• Tanya speaks about her accident
• Tanya breaks down what a TBI is, and the effects it has had in her life

[28:47-50:48] Collateral Damage

• Tanya speaks on her healthy and unhealthy ways of coping with the aftermath of dealing with a TBI
• Tanya also shares about her mental health during the recovery process with her thoughts of suicide

[50:48-1:09:04] Reflection

• What kind of support would she have wanted from people?
• What kept her going?
• Tanya tells us what advice would she give her younger self and if she sees her growth

[1:09:04-1:11:30] Closing Segment

• www.tbincredible.com

In this episode Greg speaks with Leslie Porter, a wholistic wellness expert and she speaks on how trauma and grief effects the body as well as ways to help yourself get out of it.

[00:01 – 2:48] Opening Segment

[2:48 – 24:55] Trauma, Grief and the Effects on the Body

• 
  Greg and Leslie discuss how trauma and grief can affect the body as well as shape your life
• Greg and Leslie also go over “collateral damage” and how it could be created because of your trauma and grief
  
  

[24:55 – 1:03:57] Coping With Trauma and Grief

• Leslie speaks about her upbring and if she was taught how to cope
• Leslie goes over some coping skills and learning how to cope
• What are signs of people dealing with trauma and grief?
• Do different cultures cope differently?
  
  

[1:03:57 – 1:24:26] Healing Process and Reflection

• 
  Leslie talks about how you can help yourself 
• Leslie speaks about how isolation can be a common thing to happen to people that are coping
• How can you help others going through trauma and grief?
• Leslie speaks on how to make amends to the people you may have hurt along your healing process
  
  

[1:24:26 – 1:28:49] Closing Segment

Connect with Leslie:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslie.porter.111/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-porter/
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.leslieporter.net

Get Connected with Guards Down:
Website: www.guardsdown.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareguardsdown/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guardsdown
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guards-down/
Buzzsprout: https://693874.buzzsprout.com/693874

#guardsdown #PTSD #mentalhealth

In this episode Greg speaks with Leslie Porter, a wholistic wellness expert and she speaks on how trauma and grief effects the body as well as ways to help yourself get out of it.

[00:01 – 2:48] Opening Segment

[2:48 – 24:55] Trauma, Grief and the Effects on the Body

• 
  Greg and Leslie discuss how trauma and grief can affect the body as well as shape your life
• Greg and Leslie also go over “collateral damage” and how it could be created because of your trauma and grief
  
  

[24:55 – 1:03:57] Coping With Trauma and Grief

• Leslie speaks about her upbring and if she was taught how to cope
• Leslie goes over some coping skills and learning how to cope
• What are signs of people dealing with trauma and grief?
• Do different cultures cope differently?
  
  

[1:03:57 – 1:24:26] Healing Process and Reflection

• 
  Leslie talks about how you can help yourself 
• Leslie speaks about how isolation can be a common thing to happen to people that are coping
• How can you help others going through trauma and grief?
• Leslie speaks on how to make amends to the people you may have hurt along your healing process
  
  

[1:24:26 – 1:28:49] Closing Segment

Connect with Leslie:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslie.porter.111/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-porter/
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.leslieporter.net

Get Connected with Guards Down:
Website: www.guardsdown.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareguardsdown/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guardsdown
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guards-down/
Buzzsprout: https://693874.buzzsprout.com/693874

#guardsdown #PTSD #mentalhealth