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.
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She Smiled, Then Stabbed Me In The Back: WITH A KNIFE
Episode 6
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 • Duration 14:23
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
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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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.
The First Wound Was Silence: A Truth About Trauma and Protection
Episode 5
Sunday, June 8, 2025 • Duration 26:16
🎙 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
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Energy Vampires: Healing from the People Who Leave You Drained
Episode 4
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 • Duration 12:58
Title: Energy Vampires: Protecting Your Peace from People Who Drain You
Host: Tina White
Podcast: The Trigger and The Truth
Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling completely exhausted, like someone just unplugged your spirit? That’s not in your head. That’s an energy vampire.
In this episode, Tina White unpacks the emotional, physical, and mental toll of relationships that drain rather than nourish. From manipulative coworkers to overbearing relatives and one-sided friendships, Tina dives deep into how energy vampires operate, how they keep us in cycles of depletion, and what it takes to finally cut the cord.
If you’ve been feeling tired in your soul, not just your body, this conversation is for you. Let’s talk about boundaries, self-preservation, and protecting your peace at all costs.
💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
The 5 signs you're dealing with an energy vampire
How chronic emotional drain shows up in your body and spirit
The guilt we feel when setting boundaries with draining people
Tools to protect your energy without becoming cold or disconnected
Why choosing yourself is not selfish—it’s survival
🔗 Resources Mentioned:
The Trigger and The Truth Energy Audit Worksheet (Coming Soon)
Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No by Dr. Henry Cloud
Have you had to walk away from someone who was draining your energy?
Tag @TheTriggerAndTheTruth and use #EnergyVampires to share your story or drop a 🙌🏾 if you’ve finally reclaimed your peace.
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Trafficked By Blood: A Road Trip, a Wheel Well, and Betrayal
Episode 3
Sunday, June 1, 2025 • Duration 27:36
Trafficked By Blood: A Road Trip, a Wheel Well, and Betrayal
Host: Tina White
Podcast:The Trigger and The Truth
In this gripping episode, Tina White shares an unthinkable moment of betrayal — one that could have cost her everything. Just after arriving to the destination on a family road trip, she discovers that someone in her own bloodline secretly placed illegal drugs in her car’s wheel well, endangering not only her freedom but the lives of her children. What happens when the threat doesn’t come from the streets — but from your own family?
Trafficked By Blood dives deep into the trauma of being set up by those who are supposed to protect you. Tina explores how betrayal by family hits differently, how these moments affect your nervous system, and what it means to reclaim your power in the aftermath. This episode is about more than just survival — it’s about spiritual warfare, reclaiming your peace, and choosing yourself even when it means walking away from those who share your DNA.
💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
• Why family betrayal creates deeper trauma and confusion
• How your body holds the weight of being placed in harm’s way
• The power of trusting your instincts, even when it hurts
• How Tina reclaimed her voice and took back her narrative
• Why healing sometimes means choosing peace over blood
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🔗 Resources Mentioned:
• Healing Is Not Betrayal worksheet (Companion resource – available soon)
• The Trigger and The Truth Healing Journal
• Community directories for trauma-informed therapists
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What Happened… Is What Happened
Episode 2
Saturday, May 24, 2025 • Duration 21:45
Podcast: The Trigger and The Truth
Episode Title: What Happened… Is What Happened
Subtitle: Healing Requires Exposure
Host: Tina White
Podcast: The Trigger and The Truth with Tina White
Episode Summary:
In this deeply personal and unapologetic episode, Tina White speaks candidly about the power of breaking the silence after betrayal. “What happened… is what happened.” It’s not just a statement—it’s a declaration of ownership, truth-telling, and reclaiming your voice after being violated.
Tina explores the emotional aftermath of being told to “keep it in the family,” and how suppressing your truth in the name of protecting others only deepens the trauma. She shares what it took to stop performing for the comfort of others and start speaking from a place of truth, no matter how uncomfortable it made others feel.
This episode is for:
Those who’ve been told not to speak up.
Survivors of family betrayal or relational trauma.
Anyone healing from being shamed for telling their truth.
Listeners ready to stop shrinking and start reclaiming their power.
Key Takeaways:
You don’t get to hurt someone and dictate how they process it.
Healing begins when you stop hiding the wound.
The truth can be disruptive—but it’s necessary for transformation.
Silencing pain to protect others only delays your healing.
Quotes from the Episode:
“I’m not here to protect the person who violated me. I’m here to protect my peace.” “Telling the truth shouldn’t require permission.” “Healing didn’t begin until I stopped performing and started talking.”
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Family Ties, Triggered Lies: My Story of Sibling Betrayal
Episode 1
Sunday, May 18, 2025 • Duration 31:12
Title: Family Ties, Triggered Lies: My Story of Sibling Betrayal
Subtitle:The Day My Brother Pulled a Gun on Me
Host: Tina White
Podcast:The Trigger and The Truth
Description:
In this powerful premiere episode, host Tina White shares the deeply personal and life-altering experience of the day her own brother pulled a gun on her. More than a moment of fear—it was a rupture in the sacred bond of family, a defining trauma that shaped how she viewed trust, safety, and survival.
This episode explores the often-silenced reality of sibling violence, especially within Black and Brown families where trauma is normalized and secrets are protected to preserve family image. Tina opens up about the emotional aftermath, the grief of losing someone who’s still alive, and the long road to healing from betrayal that cuts close to home.
This isn’t just a story—it’s a mirror for those who've experienced harm by those meant to love them. If you’ve ever struggled with family betrayal, fractured sibling relationships, or hidden emotional wounds, this episode is for you.
💡 In This Episode, Tina Explores:
What happens when a sibling becomes the source of trauma
The emotional toll of betrayal within the family
Grieving a person who’s still alive
Setting boundaries with family to protect your peace
Why healing is not betrayal—it's self-preservation
🔗 Resources Mentioned:
[The Trigger and The Truth Healing Journal (Coming Soon)]
[Free Therapy Directory – Therapy for Black Girls / Men / LGBTQ+ Individuals]
Want to share your story? Submit it at thetriggerandthetruth.com/shareyourstory
🗣 Join the Conversation:
What’s your story of sibling betrayal, trauma, or unresolved family pain?
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“An Open Letter to Our Fathers” Father’s Day Tribute | The Trigger and The Truth
Episode 7
Sunday, June 15, 2025 • Duration 05:18
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.
The Avoidant: When Silence Speaks Louder Than Words
Episode 8
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 • Duration 23:41
🎙️ Title: The Avoidant: When Silence Speaks Louder Than Words
👤 Host: Tina White
📡 Podcast: The Trigger and The Truth
Have you ever been in a relationship where every conflict felt like a dead end? Conversations go unspoken, emotions get buried, and silence becomes the loudest language? You may be in a relationship with an Avoidant.
In this episode, Tina White uncovers the emotional weight of navigating relationships with avoidant partners—whether romantic, familial, or even professional. Avoidant behaviors can be subtle but deeply damaging, especially when one person craves connection and the other retreats into silence.
This episode is a reality check and a roadmap. If you’ve ever been gaslit, ghosted, or guilt-tripped into silence, this conversation is your breakthrough.
I open up about my own journey as an avoidant. From keeping people at a distance to struggling with vulnerability, I share how I discovered this coping mechanism was rooted in past pain—and how therapy helped me begin the process of healing, connection, and conscious change.
This one’s personal. But it’s also universal. Because avoidance might look like silence, but it’s often the result of stories we never learned how to tell.
💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
What avoidant attachment looks like in personal and professional relationships
The emotional roots behind avoidance and the fears it protects
How avoidance creates disconnection, even when we crave closeness
Practical tools I’m using from therapy to stay present and engaged
Ways to begin healing when avoidance is your default setting
🔗 Resources Mentioned:
Attached by Amir Levine & Rachel Heller
Go Talk to the Lady: Walking on Eggshells Around People with Multiple Personalities
Episode 9
Sunday, June 22, 2025 • Duration 15:50
🎙️ Episode Title: Go Talk to the Lady: Walking on Eggshells Around People with Multiple Personalities
Host: Tina White | The Trigger and The Truth Podcast
Overview:
We’ve all heard it—“Go talk to the lady.” Sometimes whispered in the background. Sometimes said with a side-eye or a smirk. But underneath that phrase lies a deep, unspoken truth: prayer was offered as a cure-all, even when we were drowning in silence, trauma, and suppressed pain.
In this powerful episode, Tina White strips away the stigma and dives into what it really means to take your healing seriously. Because sometimes, prayer needs a partner—and that partner is therapy.
In this episode of The Trigger and The Truth, Tina White opens up a deeper conversation about what it really means when someone says, “I feel like I’m not myself.”
We’re talking about dissociation, fragmented identity, and what our community often calls “multiple personalities”—but rarely takes the time to understand.
Tina breaks down the difference between a mental breakdown and a protection mechanism, the cultural shame around mental illness, and the healing that happens when we finally give every version of ourselves a seat at the table.
This isn’t about labeling—it’s about liberation.
💡 In This Episode:
What dissociation looks like in everyday life
The myths and misunderstandings around “multiple personalities”
Why trauma causes the mind to fragment
Tina’s personal reflections on emotional splitting, masking, and survival
How therapy helped her talk to every version of herself
Why spiritual bypassing never healed the parts that were hiding
The spiritual AND psychological truth of facing your trauma
Action steps for finding a therapist and reclaiming your power
🧠 Grab the Workbook:🔗 Resources from This Episode:🗣 Join the Conversation:🎧 Listen, Subscribe & Review:
Truth Serum: Revenue & Reality: Reset How You Get Paid (Day 6)
Episode 16
Saturday, June 28, 2025 • Duration 06:03
🎙️ Truth Serum: Revenue & Reality: Reset How You Get Paid (Day 6)
A 7-Part Mid-Year Reset Challenge
Welcome back — we’re almost at the finish line. It’s Day 6 of the Mid-Year Reset, and today we’re digging into something most people avoid until they’re deep in burnout and resentment:
👉🏾 Your revenue strategy.
Let’s be honest for a second — and I mean brutally honest.
💭 Here’s the hard question:
Is the way you’re making money aligned with the life you’re actually living?
Or are you stuck in an outdated pricing model, working inside offers that don’t fit anymore, serving clients who drain you, while calling it "the grind"?
Because I’ve been there — making money while mentally unraveling.
And let me tell you… money stress hits different when you’re trying to protect your peace at the same time.
Here’s what I know for sure:
“Revenue is not just about money — it’s about peace.”
It’s about how you feel when the invoice is paid.
It’s about whether the work energizes you or empties you.
It’s about whether your income respects your value, time, and capacity — or constantly threatens them.
And if what you're doing is paying everyone but you — emotionally, energetically, or financially — it’s time to change the strategy.
🔧 Today is your revenue reset.
It’s time to:
Revamp your offers to reflect where you are now
Raise your rates if they no longer match your energy
that no longer serve the version of you who’s doing the
🧠 Your Challenge Today:🔄 Why This Matters for Your Mental Health:
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