Sanity Sessions: Real Talk, Real Trauma
Sanity Sessions, Real Talk, Real Trauma is your go to podcast for all things trauma. With your favorite Philly Girl, Dr. Dawn Crosson, licensed psychologist, certified trauma therapist, listeners will get access to grounded strategies for coping, healing, and living fully. A podcast that keeps you sane through all of the madness but also keeps it real.
Episodes
90 episodes
Sesh 6.9-When the Game Plays You: A former NBA Player's Story of Industry Exploitation feat. Dean Tolson
What's going on Real Talk Gang!! Today we have a former NBA player Mr. Dean Tolson with us. Mr. Dean Tolson was drafted by both the NBA and the ABA, having been selected by the Seattle Supersonics and t...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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32:31
Sesh 6.8-Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health-Ted Phaeton interviews Dr. Dawn
Real Talk Gang! The tables are turned in this episode. Dr. Dawn is interviewed by Ted Phaeton, Anchor and Meteorologist at Fox, Carolina. Together we address ...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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30:36
Sesh 6.7-Rising from the Shadows feat. Dr. Heather Browne: A Daughter's Journey through Suicide Loss and Post-Traumatic Growth
What's going on Real Talk Gang!! We are back with another episode in season 6! With us in this episode, Ted-X speaker and author of Speaking with the Heart, Dr. Heath...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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38:55
Sesh 6.6-The Gift of Adversity: Exploring Post-Traumatic Growth
What's going on Real Talkers!! Today we are taking a look at Post-traumatic Growth coined by Tedeschi & Calhoun, 1995, the positive psychological change that ca...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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23:32
Sesh 6.5-Fame, Fortune and Trauma: Monique and Katt Williams-Club Shay Shay interviews
What's going on Real Talkers!! Many of us saw both the Katt Williams and Monique separate interviews with Shannon Sharpe. In this episode we take a look at the information they...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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32:46
Sesh 6.4-Beyond the Buzzwords: Unpacking Trauma Truths Part 2- feat. Dr. Taylor Bryant and Dr. Nicole Greene
What's going on Real Talkers!! This is part two with two of the G.O.A.T.'s Dr. Nicole Greene and Dr. Taylor Bryant of Empress Evolve. In this follow-up episode, we continue to debunk buzzwords and myths surrounding trauma. Terms suc...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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21:57
Sesh 6.3-Beyond the Buzzwords: Unpacking Trauma Truths Part 1- feat. Dr. Taylor Bryant and Dr. Nicole Greene
What's going on Real Talkers!! This episode we have two of my absolute favorite Trauma Therapists, Dr. Nicole Greene and Dr. Taylor Bryant of Empress Evolve. Together we delve into trauma symptoms not found in the DSM-V and debunk myths s...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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36:55
Sesh 6.2-Healing the Wounds-Navigating Church Hurt and Trauma w/ Dee Barbour-Part 2
What's going on gang!! Here is Part 2 of examining church hurt and trauma with our girl, trauma therapist and educator, Dee Barbour. This episode we address methods and coping skills to manage the hurt and trauma. Great News!
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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20:39
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Sesh 6.1-Healing the Wounds-Navigating Church Hurt and Trauma w/ Dee Barbour-Part 1
What's going on gang!! We are back on the couch with another season of real Talk! This is season 6 of Sanity Sessions: Real Talk, Real Trauma. We are kicking off this season with our girl, trauma therapist and educator, Dee Barbour....
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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33:21
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5.4-Applying the Self-Compassion Tools to Heal from Within-4-Part Self-Compassion Series WRAP-UP
What's going on gang!! We are back on the couch! With the 4th and final installation in our 4 part-series that looks at healing trauma through the practice of self-compassion. In this episode we put it all together and offer tips to apply...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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29:07
Sesh 5.3-Understanding Self-Compassion and Forgiveness in the Healing Process-Self-Compassion 4-part Series
What's going on gang!! We are back on the couch! With the 3rd Installation in our 4 part-series that looks at healing trauma through the practice of self-compassion. This week we delve into forgiveness. Get your pen and paper for th...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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25:59
Sesh 5.2- Self-Acceptance-4-part Self-Compassion Series
What's going on gang!! This is the 2nd Installment of the 4 part Self-Compassion Series. This episode we take a look at self-acceptance and embracing all aspects of ourselves. We also share a listeners feedback on last episodes h.w....
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30:26
Sesh 5.1- Self-compassion to heal and soothe trauma-4-part Series
What's going on gang!! We are back on the couch! With a 4 part- series that looks at healing trauma through the practice of self-compassion. Get your pen and paper because there is some homework to aid in the healing process.
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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36:34
Sesh 4.12-Tragic Brooklyn Love Story with Shaquana Robinson-BONUS-Forgiveness and her current relationship with her brother
In this brief bonus episode-Shaquana shares with us her current relationship with her brother, forgiveness and the family dynamic. Check out the full episodes 4.10 and 4.11 for the entire compelling story of hope through the tragedy. ...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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14:07
Sesh 4.11- Tragic Brooklyn Love Story with Shaquana Robinson-Pt 2-Trauma HERstory of Hope mini series
Installment 3-Final Installment-Trauma HERstory of Hope-Celebrating Women's History Month.This is part 2 of Ms. Shaquana Robinson's compelling story about the trauma she endured as she witnessed the loss of her son's father. She delves ...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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35:32
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Sesh 4.10- Tragic Brooklyn Love Story with Shaquana Robinson-Pt 1-Trauma HERstory of Hope mini series
Installment 2-Trauma HERstory of Hope-Celebrating Women's History Month. While all death can be difficult, witnessing the death of a loved one can be devastating and traumatic. This can be especially so when the death was at the hands o...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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27:44
Sesh 4.9-Organizing Life Through Trauma
What's going on gang!! This episode we delve into practical tips to maintain a sense of normalcy and organization during trauma and/or stressful life events.Check out Dr. Dawn's youtube...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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30:27
Sesh 4:8-Kyla Harvey: Healing Domestic Violence-My Journey to the other side-Trauma HERstory of Hope mini series
Installment 1-Trauma HERstory of Hope-Celebrating Women's History Month.What's going on gang!! This is the first personal share in our shift to Real Talk, Real Trauma, and our girl Kyla Harvey shares her healing journey to the other sid...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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37:06
Sesh 4.7-Triggered
What's going on gang!! Catch up with Dr. Dawn in this episode as she gives insight into trauma triggers. Dr. Dawn shares some of her personal experiences with triggers over the last several months during the deaths of multiple loved ones....
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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33:53
Sesh 4.6-Revist the Skinny on Trauma in the Black Community
This episode we are going back to a key episode in season 1, the Skinny on Trauma in the Black Community. Dr. Dawn talks about generational trauma, epigenetics and the relationship between toxic stress and discrimination.Text 'saneg...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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23:18
Sesh 4.5-Part 2-Ways to keep a traumatic event from becoming unresolved trauma
This episode Dr. Dawn provides more guidance on questions posed by the listeners from Sesh 4.4. Listeners wanted to know more on choosing people to be vulnerable with, choosing the "right" therapist and what to do when you are not clicking with...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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30:10
Sesh 4.4-Ways to keep a traumatic event from becoming unresolved trauma
This week Dr. Dawn shares pieces of her personal trauma journey as we take a look at some steps and tips that we can implement to help prevent a traumatic event from becoming unresolved trauma. Guess what?!? Dr. Dawn now has FREE digital downlo...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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38:23
Sesh 4:3 -Trauma Basics-What are some trauma symptoms?
What's up gang! Dr. Dawn is back in these streets with real talk on common trauma symptoms and some symptom management tips. Grab your favorite drink, get comfy and tune in!!Text 'sanegng' to 74121 and get automatic updates ...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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34:07
Sesh 4:2-Have I been traumatized?
What's up gang! We are back on the couch and this week we are laying the foundation for trauma by defining it and discussing the difference between experiencing a traumatic event and being traumatized.Grab your favorite drink, get comfy...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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27:43