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Episodes

Dec. 20, 2023

SAD During the Holidays and Winter Months

Our latest episode offers an intimate glimpse into the dichotomy of the winter months, from the warm glow of family gatherings to the cold touch of loneliness and loss. We recount our own experiences, and share how the festiv...
Dec. 14, 2023

Reading someone's Trauma or Triggers is a Love Language

Have you ever questioned the saying "God won't give you more than you can handle" and wondered if maybe, just maybe, He does? This deep and meaningful conversation tackles that very thought, highlighting how our trials can dr...
Dec. 13, 2023

Reading someone's Trauma or Triggers is a Love Language

Each person has a different love language. Each person has a different way of showing trauma. Hard is hard and people can be judged as to how long they should react or how they should react after any particular trauma. Feelin...
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Reading someone's Trauma or Triggers is a Love Language
Dec. 5, 2023

Physically Revisiting Trauma

What goes on in the mind and in the healing when a person walks the same streets where trauma occurred. Returning to these places can trigger positive and negative emotions. Sometimes, revisiting a place tied to distressing m...
Nov. 28, 2023

A Quote-Filled Episode on Boundaries, Healthy Healing, Healthy Grieving and Advocating

Tina and Ann delve into quotes that have echoed in many hearts and souls. Does God give us more than we can handle? Tina and Ann have a very interesting discussion on these words. This quote-filled episode is carefully guided...
Nov. 22, 2023

A Hurting Child's Countdown to the Holidays: A time of Joy or a time of Fear?

Holiday Breaks. We're not talking about the joy of time off school, but rather the anxiety and fear that can come with the loss of the safety and support provided by the school environment. Ann and Guest Host Denise share dee...
Nov. 16, 2023

Didn't speak or learn to eat until 12: One Chippewa Indian boys quest from being told he would never speak and learn to a doctorate in Special Education

Born with a severe Cleft Palate, half a nose and told he would never learn, Dr. Don Bartlette has a story of overcoming and hope. He lived in a small shack in North Dakota. His father left him and his mother because of his di...
Nov. 15, 2023

A Personal Message from Ann

A personal message from Ann. You have to listen to hear it! Go to realtalktinaann.com and leave us your email in the contact section and you will get a special message from Ann. Leave us a voicemail on our website and you mig...
Nov. 8, 2023

Fight or Flight: The Human Response to Trauma

Engage with us as we delve into the human response to trauma, with a focus on the fight or flight response. Guest host Denise Bard and Ann paint vivid pictures of how trauma can manifest in our bodies and our minds. The pair...
Oct. 30, 2023

The Simple Comment that Changes a Child's Life: The Denise Bard Story of Advocacy and Hope

Imagine a single moment in your life, one powerful enough to shape your trajectory. This is part 4 of Denise Bard's interview. This is our 40th episode!!!!!! Denise shares how the abuse in her childhood actually made her a b...
Guest: Denise Bard
Oct. 23, 2023

Changing your Story: You don't have to be the story you were born into

YOU MATTER! Listen as Denise shares her journey of changing her life's narrative, reminding us all of the power of our own voices, even in the face of adversity. Join us as Denise shares how she rewrote her story to one of t...
Oct. 16, 2023

The Power of a Safe Space and the profound Impact 30 seconds can make: The Denise Bard story part 2

This powerful episode is part 2 of Denise Bard's triumphant story. This is proof of how 30 seconds can make a huge difference in someone else's life. Denise shares 3 life-changing moments that gave her something to hold onto...
Oct. 11, 2023

From Something to Someone: The Denise Bard Story of Resilience and Hope Part 1

Denise Bard's life story, one marked by struggles and hardships, is a compelling portrayal of the human spirit's capacity to rise above circumstances. This is a must listen as Denise discusses being born from two drug-addic...
Guest: Denise Bard
Oct. 3, 2023

Fear and hate: Exploring the True Opposite of Love and its many Layers

Have you ever thought about how fear, more than love, can shape us? We're peeling back the layers on this complex subject, starting with early childhood experiences where fear is instilled by those who should be our protector...
Sept. 25, 2023

Rock Paper Scissors, Love, Hate, Fear Part 1

What changed your life more? Love or Fear? What is the stronger emotion? If Rock breaks scissors, but paper covers rock, Fear dilutes love, but love melts fear. Let's look at these two emotions, together. People say that lov...
Sept. 20, 2023

Embracing the Power of a Diagnosis: A Journey of Self-Acceptance, Advocacy, and Collective Action

This episode is not just a conversation; it’s a celebration of differentness, friendship, and unity in the face of adversity. Ann welcomes special guest, RJ Formanek, the trailblazer behind Flying with Broken Wings and Red S...
Guest: R.J Formanek
Sept. 13, 2023

The Hidden Trauma of FASD with Trailblazer and Overcomer R.J. Formanek Part 1

Imagine having your life shaped by trauma before drawing your first breath. That's the reality for people living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), a misunderstood and stigmatized condition. I had the honor of host...
Sept. 6, 2023

Joy and Pain and the Fear of Moving Forward

Tina and Ann continue their discussion on Pain and Joy living together, simultaneously. They do a deep dive on childhood pain and deprivation and how it can continue to impact us, as adults. They look more into the book, The ...
Aug. 30, 2023

How Pain and Joy can Live Together Part 1

Life is a blend of joy and pain, and this episode is a testament to our belief that these contrasting emotions can coexist. From Tina's recent trip to Hawaii, to breaking the cycle of past pain, we emphasize the importance of...
Aug. 23, 2023

The Profound Influence of Trauma

Ever grappled with life's rock-bottom moments, only to find an inner strength you never knew existed? This is a common thread in our lives, and in this heartfelt episode, Tina and Ann pull back the curtain on our personal tri...
Aug. 16, 2023

Friendship, Journalism, and Life's Lessons: From a Murder Trial to Present Day

Join Tina and Ann as they revisit episode one. Tina and Ann's friendship began in the midst of an intense capital murder trial, 15 years ago. Neither of them had covered a story with such intensity. as journalists. This is wh...
Aug. 8, 2023

Tina's Transformation: A Raw and Emotional Exploration of Overcoming Life's Struggles on the Road Less Traveled

Can facing difficult situations make us stronger? Can our weaknesses actually become our strengths? Tina says YES! Tina and Ann go head on into healing on this episode as they explore the importance of doing more than just le...
Aug. 2, 2023

A Soul-Searching Journey on the Kalalau Trail: A Place where Treachery Meets Peace

Tina shares her soul-searching journey on the 22-mile Kalalau Trail . She takes us on an exhilarating journey as she finds herself on the narrow, rugged trail that landed her in front of the Jurassic Park backdrop. As she e...
July 26, 2023

Trauma Certified Educators Discuss Co-regulating, Societal Pressures on Education and Giving Ourselves Grace: Part 2

Welcome back to an enlightening conversation that promises to redefine our perceptions of education and mental health. We have an extraordinary guest, Shannon Fisher from Wadsworth City Schools, known for advocating mental he...