"On The Front Lines"

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  • Summary

  • "On the front lines" is A compelling podcast dedicated to exploring the multifaceted issues of poverty and trauma within the black community. Each episode features end up discussions with activist scholars, mental health professionals and community leaders actively working to combat these challenges. The podcast aims to Illuminate the systemic barriers that perpetuate poverty and trauma, while highlighting innovative solutions and grassroots. Efforts that are making a difference.
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Episodes
  • You Are Not Your Trauma.
    Oct 22 2024
    In the podcast episode "On the Front Lines" hosted by Nikki Taylor, the focus was on the profound effects of trauma experienced in early life. Illustrating this through her own personal experience of losing her grandmother at just three years old, Nikki explored how trauma can shape an individual's perception of grief and relationships. The podcast highlighted the importance of trauma awareness and how manifestations of unprocessed trauma could lead to maladaptive coping mechanisms or emotional regulation struggles. The episode highlighted the significance of therapeutic practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy to process trauma, and underlined the concept that while individuals may be shaped by their trauma, they are not solely defined by it. The episode concluded on an empowering note, stressing that healing after trauma is possible, and individuals can thrive beyond their traumatic experiences.
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    4 mins
  • "The Growing Homeschool Community
    Oct 21 2024
    In "On the Front Lines" latest episode, host Nikki Taylor explores the growing trend of homeschooling and the reasons why more parents are opting for this alternative to traditional education. She discusses how the increase in homeschooling is not merely a response to the recent pandemic, but rather a reaction to larger systemic issues in our educational institutions. Taylor explores how parents are seeking methods of schooling that are aligned more to their beliefs and values, are safer, offer personalized learning experiences, and that provide a more comprehensive representation of cultural backgrounds. She delves into issues around the lack of trauma-informed practices and the absence of restorative justice in current schools, detailing how homeschooling can provide a solution to these concerns. Taylor also shares her personal journey of homeschooling and how it allows for a nurturing learning environment prioritizing both mental wellbeing and academic success. The episode concludes emphasizing that the surge in homeschooling indicates parents' need for personalized education solutions, especially for marginalized groups requiring trauma-informed care and restorative justice in their children's learning environments.
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    4 mins

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