In this episode of Trauma Is Real, Sarah is answering some listener questions about trauma, worthiness, anxiety, parenting, and building relationships. The conversation highlights that healing is a journey that often requires support and connection with others. Questions answered in this episode:
"I've been through a lot growing up, and sometimes I feel like I'm too 'damaged' to have a healthy relationship. How do you even begin to believe you're worthy of love when your past keeps trying to convince you otherwise?"
"Anxiety is something I carry with me constantly — especially at work, where I feel like I have to be 'on' all the time. Do you have any tips for managing anxiety when you can’t just step away or shut down?"
I'm a parent trying to love my child through their own trauma, but I worry I'm not doing it right. How can we show up for kids who are hurting, especially when we're still healing ourselves?"
"Trusting people feels impossible sometimes, and I find myself pushing people away before they even get close. How can someone with a traumatic past start building real, meaningful relationships again?"
Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Send them to traumaisreal@soulbirdconsulting.info.
Interested in working with Soul Bird Consulting in 2025? Head to soulbirdconsulting.info to learn more!
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In this episode of Trauma Is Real, Sarah is answering some listener questions about trauma, worthiness, anxiety, parenting, and building relationships. The conversation highlights that healing is a journey that often requires support and connection with others. Questions answered in this episode:
"I've been through a lot growing up, and sometimes I feel like I'm too 'damaged' to have a healthy relationship. How do you even begin to believe you're worthy of love when your past keeps trying to convince you otherwise?"
"Anxiety is something I carry with me constantly — especially at work, where I feel like I have to be 'on' all the time. Do you have any tips for managing anxiety when you can’t just step away or shut down?"
I'm a parent trying to love my child through their own trauma, but I worry I'm not doing it right. How can we show up for kids who are hurting, especially when we're still healing ourselves?"
"Trusting people feels impossible sometimes, and I find myself pushing people away before they even get close. How can someone with a traumatic past start building real, meaningful relationships again?"
Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Send them to traumaisreal@soulbirdconsulting.info.
Interested in working with Soul Bird Consulting in 2025? Head to soulbirdconsulting.info to learn more!
Ep 18. Intersection of Music & Healing (with Dr. Adrienne Kennedy)
Trauma Is Real
35 minutes
6 months ago
Ep 18. Intersection of Music & Healing (with Dr. Adrienne Kennedy)
In this episode of The Trauma is Real, Dr. Adrienne Kennedy shares her powerful journey from child welfare and education to becoming a DJ, exploring how music, joy, and community play vital roles in healing.
With over two decades of experience, she challenges the label "at-risk youth," advocating instead for "strategically undervalued," and underscores the impact of consistent mentorship—especially for youth in foster care. Dr. Kennedy also dives into her work promoting antiracist, trauma-responsive practices in education and youth services.
The Intersection of Music and Healing (3:30)
Redefining Language Around Youth (8:36)
Building Community Through Music and Advocacy (15:12)
Building Lasting Relationships for Youth Empowerment (20:00)
Transformative Outcomes for Youth in Foster Care (23:01)
Integrating Creative Outlets in Trauma Healing (28:51)
Friends of the Children and the launch of the Columbus chapter.
You can learn more about Dr. Kennedy here. Interested in supporting Friends of the Children? Head to this link to give and be sure to write "Columbus chapter" in the message box to ensure your donation goes directly to their efforts.
Trauma Is Real
In this episode of Trauma Is Real, Sarah is answering some listener questions about trauma, worthiness, anxiety, parenting, and building relationships. The conversation highlights that healing is a journey that often requires support and connection with others. Questions answered in this episode:
"I've been through a lot growing up, and sometimes I feel like I'm too 'damaged' to have a healthy relationship. How do you even begin to believe you're worthy of love when your past keeps trying to convince you otherwise?"
"Anxiety is something I carry with me constantly — especially at work, where I feel like I have to be 'on' all the time. Do you have any tips for managing anxiety when you can’t just step away or shut down?"
I'm a parent trying to love my child through their own trauma, but I worry I'm not doing it right. How can we show up for kids who are hurting, especially when we're still healing ourselves?"
"Trusting people feels impossible sometimes, and I find myself pushing people away before they even get close. How can someone with a traumatic past start building real, meaningful relationships again?"
Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Send them to traumaisreal@soulbirdconsulting.info.
Interested in working with Soul Bird Consulting in 2025? Head to soulbirdconsulting.info to learn more!
