
Episode #13
Heal Before You Holiday
This week on Through the Eyes of Trauma, Dr. Salena is joined by special guest Derrick Smith, The Thought Engineer of Man-Talk Mondays, for a powerful conversation on how to Heal Before You Holiday . Together, they unpack how unresolved trauma, old family dynamics, and emotional triggers can collide during the holiday season, and how to approach it with intention, regulation, and resilience. Youll learn trauma-informed strategies to protect your peace, break patterns, set boundaries, and create healthier moments of connection, without losing yourself in the process. Because healing before you holiday isnt optional...its essential.






