Emancipate Your Mind Emancipate Your Mind: 024: The Importance of Sharing Our Stories with Public Speaker, Terina Maldonado
May 9, 2021
Terina Maldonado, a public speaker, life coach, and co-author of 'Fear to Freedom', discusses the healing power of storytelling. She emphasizes how sharing our narratives fosters shame resilience and creates safe spaces for others. Terina opens up about her own experiences, the importance of consent, and the need for open dialogues around sensitive topics. She also explores the transformative role of vulnerability in personal growth and highlights recent breakthroughs in emotional healing and neuroplasticity, championing the power of shared stories to inspire societal change.
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Viral Article Sparks Movie Change
- Terina spotted a troubling sexual grooming message in the children's movie "Show Dogs."- Her viral article sparked worldwide awareness and led to the movie being pulled and edited.
Recognizing Consent and Rape
- Many from conservative religious backgrounds lack education on consent. - Recognizing non-consensual sex as rape is a critical step in healing trauma.
Share Stories Safely
- Share your trauma story only with those who have earned your trust and show empathy. - Avoid sharing with people who judge or shame, as this deepens trauma.
