Sesh 8.7-Doing the Work: Trauma, Resilience, and Intentional Healing Part 1-w/ Rhonda Parker-Taylor

Sesh 8.7-Doing the Work: Trauma, Resilience, and Intentional Healing Part 1-w/ Rhonda Parker-Taylor

Author: Dr. Dawn Gullette Crosson, Psy.D January 26, 2026 Duration: 20:47
In this conversation, Dr. Dawn and Rhonda Parker-Taylor explore the themes of resilience, trauma, and healing. Rhonda shares her personal journey of overcoming trauma, the importance of mentorship, and how writing has served as a therapeutic outlet. They discuss the significance of finding joy amidst life's challenges and the necessity of building a resilience toolkit to navigate through difficult times. Rhonda emphasizes the power of self-awareness and intentionality in the healing process, ...

There's a grounded, practical voice waiting for you in Sanity Sessions: Real Talk, a space hosted by licensed psychologist and certified trauma therapist Dr. Dawn Gullette Crosson. More than just theory, this podcast offers tangible strategies drawn from real-world experience, all delivered with the relatable, straight-talking warmth of your favorite Philly girl. Dr. Dawn focuses on the messy, everyday work of mental well-being, addressing everything from chronic stress and burnout to deeper trauma, with the core aim of helping you heal, grow, and actually live fully. You'll find conversations here that feel like honest check-ins, providing tools and perspectives for those moments when you're just trying to keep it all together. It’s a resource built on professional expertise and genuine understanding, making it a unique companion for anyone invested in their own mental health journey. Tune in for those essential reminders and actionable insights that help maintain your balance.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

Sanity Sessions: Real Talk
Podcast Episodes
Sesh 4.7-Triggered [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:53
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 mu…
Sesh 4.6-Revist the Skinny on Trauma in the Black Community [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:18
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…
Sesh 4:3 -Trauma Basics-What are some trauma symptoms? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:07
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 upd…
Sesh 4:2-Have I been traumatized? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:43
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…
Sesh 4.1-The Shift [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:12
Welcome back Gang to Season 4!!! We are taking a slight shift and building on what we've already been doing. You are going to love this!!! This episode catches you up on the hiatus that Dr. Dawn was on and explains what…