Pressing Forward Podcast
The purpose of The Pressing Forward channel is to inspire , educate , and empower you. Host, Nowoola Awopetu, a former Division I athlete at Villanova University, speaks to selectively vetted & credentialed mental health professionals to speak on various topics pertaining to mental health. These topics include depression, trauma, anxiety, & more. In addition, we bring on both current and former professional athletes, entrepreneurs, coaches to share their story and help inspire the future generation of dreamers!Follow us on IG: @pressingforward
Pressing Forward Podcast
The Impact of Trauma: Cultural, Parental, and Personal Perspectives With LPC Hillary Aponte-Chimelis
On this episode, Host Nowoola Awopetu sits down with LPC Hillary Aponte-Chimelis to discuss trauma, its effects, and the role culture plays in shaping our experiences. Hillary shares guidance for parents, practical strategies for healing, and insights on navigating trauma in daily life.
0:00-2:58 (Introduction)
2:58- 3:25 (What is Trauma?)
3:25- 4:14 (Why Some Affected, Others Not)
4:14-5:13 (Signs of those Affected by Trauma)
5:13- 6:56 (Distinction between PTSD & Trauma)
6:56- 8:47 (How Childhood Trauma Affects Us)
8:47- 10:09 (How Culture Plays a Role)
10:09- 13:09 (Resources for Therapy)
13:09- 23:52 (Ways Parents Can Help)
23:52- End (One Piece of Advice)
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