The Onion Layer is a mixture of viewpoints and concepts in recording, the intention is to share what I face (that others may do also) to provide therapy both to the speaker and listener through openness and Truth shared through experience and witnessing of it. On episodes certain ones will have trigger warnings in description and in audio so that if the listener could be effected it is pre-warned and the listener discretion is advised Welcome to TOL !!!!!!
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Formerly PCBRACE2019, 2020, 2022. Time to talk about the tough conversations- making the uncomfortable comfortable to reduce stigma and bring sensitive topics out in the open.
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We struggle with this, as there is a difference between hearing and listening, when we recognise the difference we will realise what we can learn no matter others may go through. We are capable of listening to the hardships of people, "we have two ears and one mouth, yet we fail to use them in the proportion given" We actually forget the impact tha…
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Episode 4 FIGHTING (continued) PT 2
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We have to learn that in a world that accepts situations from one parameter and not to another it becomes tough, worst that we dont see it. The battle starts in the mind, males tend to close off, told to speak more but seldom listen to. I look at all different things that seem to show me constantly like its telling me there is more in me, to surren…
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This episode came from a realisation of a place that I need to be in, we can be in, everything that we have there is a inner part of us that needs to come out of us, this keeps speaking to me, showing there has to be more options than where I am, where I have been for far to long time. At no means am I stating this is easy, a lot of backwards and f…
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⚠️⚠️⚠️ MY TRUTH that changed me ⚠️⚠️⚠️
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⚠️⚠️-----TRIGGER WARNING-----⚠️⚠️ things spoken in this episode are to do with rape , sexual interaction, racial matters and unfair treatment⚠️⚠️⚠️ This recording has been recorded over and over to make sure I could share without breaking down, Some attempts you wouldn't have even been able to hear me audibly, so I ended up sharing partial detail b…
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Episode 2 ⚠️⚠️⚠️THE REVISIT⚠️⚠️⚠️ (spoken word)
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⚠️⚠️⚠️ -----TRIGGER WARNING-----⚠️⚠️⚠️ In this episode I took it upon myself to revisit the location that changed my life, tough as it was there was such a growth in me, it came from a realisation and revealing only when I got to the location. I have found a creative way in which Icould release this and test this out in this episode) I am still in …
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Welcome to my podcast TOL a.k.a the onion layers, a podcast that reveals truth, perspective and research episode by episode through conversation in a form of a perspective many may not see. A way to therapise myself to release openly through voluntary disclosure layer by layer Feel free to message and comment on social media, instagram and facebook…
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August Edition - Back to School with Karen Harrington of Pitt County Schools
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This month we are talking about all things back to school with the Pitt County Schools Director of Student Services Karen Harrington. Pitt County Schools has made large strides in implementing trauma-informed practices for students and staff, and Mrs. Harrington is highlighting that in this episode. Pitt County Schools will be hosting open houses a…
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June Edition: Lillie Malpass with the Pitt County Coalition on Substance Use
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This month we are highlighting the important work of the Pitt County Coalition on Substance Use with a chat with its executive director, Lillie Malpass. PCBRACE is here to normalize conversations about trauma and resilience, pull difficult issues out into the light to obliterate shame, blame, and secrecy to build a better community for our children…
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May Edition: Keith Letchworth & Derick Fields of the National Alliance on Mental Illness - Pitt County
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This month we are recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month with our guests, Keith Letchworth, vice president of the Pitt County chapter of NAMI, and Derick Fields, secretary of the Pitt County Chapter of NAMI and certified NAMI Peer Support Facilitator. Join us as we learn about what the National Alliance on Mental Illness has to offer as w…
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April Edition: Pitt County Sheriff's Office's Venus Curry, Community Programs Coordinator & Sgt. Lee Darnell, Public Information Officer
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This month we welcome representatives from the Pitt County Sheriff's Office, Venus Curry, community programs coordinator, and Sgt. Lee Darnell, public information officer, to discuss the amazing work the Pitt County Sheriff's Office is doing to build resilience in the community through its community programming and the programs, such as WEAR and SH…
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March Edition: Executive Director of Rocking Horse Ranch Morgan Tedder
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This month we welcome Morgan Tedder, executive director of Rocking Horse Ranch. Rocking Horse Ranch offers equine therapy for those experiencing the effects of trauma and other disabilities. Its mission is to improve each participant's quality of life so that they can become more independent, productive, and active members of our community. PCBRACE…
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February Edition: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month with C4FVP Child Counselor Maddy Day
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and we know that teens are vulnerable to intimate partner violence and bullying outside of the home. Learn more about teen dating violence and the resources that are available with our guest Maddy Day, child counselor, at the Center for Family Violence Prevention. Not only does she discuss dating vi…
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PCBRACE2023 Welcoming the New Year and Welcoming the New Director of Pitt County DSS- Sharon Rochelle
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Welcoming Sharon Rochelle- New Director of Pitt County DSS- She has heart for her people and her new community! She is ready to dive in and do the good work! Get to know a little about her and her vision for her department! We look forward to ongoing collaboration with her in the future! In addition- Hop onto the NC Stop Human Trafficking website f…
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PC BRACE November 2022 Dr. Jennifer Matthews Talks about the Community Resilience Model (CRM) Efforts in Pitt County
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PC BRACE November 2022 Dr, Jennifer Matthews Talks about the Community Resiliency Model (CRM) Efforts in Pitt County. Pitt County has 4 Certified CRM Teachers offering the Community Resiliency Model trainings to the public. CRM teaches skills to help children and adults experiencing stress and traumatic stress reactions. These skills can be used as…
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PC BRACE 2022 September Edition Desha Lane from Impact Youth
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PC BRACE 2022 September Edition Desha Lane Executive Director from Impact Youth- Speaks about the program, the inspiration behind its creation, and the impact on the community. Welcome to Desha. We love hearing about the work she and her team are doing to benefit the children of PITT County.
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PC BRACE 2022 The August Edition- D'Nise Williams of ECU Health Injury Prevention
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PC BRACE 2022 The August Edition- D'Nise Williams of ECU Health Injury Prevention
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PC BRACE 2022 July Edition- Martin Pitt Partnership for Children
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Welcome to Kiersten Mahaffy, Professional Development Coordinator, and Ashley Smith, Community Outreach Coordinator from Martin Pitt Partnership! Together they talk about the good work that revolves around the importance of developing relationships between parents and children, parents as partners, community partners and strengthening the community…
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PCBRACE 2022 June Edition- Greenville's Juneteenth Celebration/PRIDE Event Details- Community Connections ARE Protective Factors and Prevention!
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PCBRACE 2022 June Edition- Greenville's Juneteenth Celebration/PRIDE Event Details- Community Connections ARE Protective Factors and Prevention! Welcome to Tiffanie Herring and Nancy Winterbauer as they talk about these two fabulous CommUnity Events!
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PCBRACE2022 Podcast for April- Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month
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PCBRACE2022 Podcast for April- Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month- Join us as we welcome Ta'sha Woolard and Monica Daniels from PITT COUNTY DSS.
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PCBRACE2022 NAMI Pitt County President and local author, Tiffanie Herring
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This week Bonnie Jean and Melinda welcome NAMI Pitt County President and local author, Tiffanie Herring. Join us as Tiffanie shares information regarding the Pitt County community efforts for NAMI and her inspiration for writing her new book, Simply De-Escalate.
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Michele Marston Stevens- Koinonia Community Solutions Part 2
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Michele Marston Stevens, Regional Director of Koinonia Community Solutions speaks to us about the mission and focus areas of services that Koinonia is bringing to Greenville, Pitt County and surrounding areas in Northeastern, NC- through education, economic empowerment and housing initiatives. Together we talk about how this supports the work of pr…
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Michele Marston Stevens Part 1- Koinonia Community Solutions
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Michele Marston Stevens, Regional Director of Koinonia Community Solutions speaks to us about the mission and focus areas of services that Koinonia is bringing to Greenville, Pitt County and surrounding areas in Northeastern, NC- through education, economic empowerment and housing initiatives. Together we talk about how this supports the work of pr…
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PCBRACE2022 First Podcast of the NEW YEAR - Welcoming JOY with JOY Soup Kitchen
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Special guest, Tom Quigley from the JOY Soup Kitchen talks about the fabulous community work and impact going on at JOY! These folks and partners support to the community in a multitude ways. We are filled with JOY to be speaking with him about all that is going on.
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Quick Updates and End of the Year Round up!
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19 Days of Prevention- Guests Dr. Erin Roberts and Dr. Jennifer Matthews
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The kick-off to 19 Day of Prevention- Prevention of Adverse Childhood Experiences/promotion of Resilience- BRACE Leadership Team members/ECU professors Dr. Jennifer Matthews and Dr. Erin Roberts talk about the new BRACE Website, monthly resources and promoting tools for the prevention of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma.…
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PCBRACE2021 July Brinkley Collier TEDI BEAR CAC Child Life Specialist Intern
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What does it take to be a Child Life Specialist Intern? And why is that such an important skill to have? Thanks to Brinkley Collier from ECU for filling us in on such a special program.
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What do we have in store for you this month to observe April as Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month...
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PCBRACE 2020 Get Ready for the 19 Days of Child Abuse Prevention-Part 2
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Melinda and Bonnie Jean are at it again! Spreading the word in any way that they can about the prevention of child sexual abuse and the commercial sexual exploitation of children; as well as physical abuse. While EVERY DAY is an opportunity to protect children, 365 days of the year, we will have 19 DAYS in November where a specific topic will be hi…
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PCBRACE 2020 Get Ready for the 19 Days of Child Abuse Prevention-Part 1
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Melinda and Bonnie Jean are at it again! Spreading the word in any way that they can about the prevention of child sexual abuse and the commercial sexual exploitation of children; as well as physical abuse. While EVERY DAY is an opportunity to protect children, 365 days of the year, we will have 19 DAYS in November where a specific topic will be hi…
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PCBRACE 2020 the Return Episode- Podcasting on the Porch- Part 2
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Special guest-podcasting on the porch with Melinda Sampson and Bonnie Jean Kuras: Portia Willis, from the Center for Family Violence Prevention. The three community outreach educators talking about the importance of teaching consent.
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PCBRACE 2020 the Return Episode- Podcasting on the Porch!
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Part 1 with special guest, Portia Willis, from the Center for Family Violence Prevention.
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Join us as we welcome Lauren Anzelone and Brittany Bradford from a new and recent start-up called a Lamb's Place- Transitional Housing for Young Adults.
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January Edition of PCBRACE2020-Samar Badwan
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Listen as we welcome Samar Badwan- Arabic Interpreter and Teacher of children with autism for Pitt County Schools, Chair of the Human Relations Council for the City of Greenville, NC and Board Member/Spokesperson for her local mosque.
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PCBRACE 2019 The December Edition- Kristy Moore- Youth Villages
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Kristy Moore, the Regional Supervisor from Youth Villages talks about services and needs for youth in the community. Take a listen and sponsor a child.
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PCBRACE 2019 Child Trauma Response Victim Advocate, Greenville, PD
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Denise Williams is the Child Trauma Response Victim Advocate for Greenville, NC.
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PCBrace 2019 Liz Liles- Daughters of Worth Founder
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What is Daughter's of Worth and how is the work of this community group impacting the lives of the girls in our area? Listen to our interview with Founder and CEO of Daughters of Worth, Liz Liles to find out.
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PCBRACE2019 September Edition Amanda Parmelee Martin Pitt Partnership for Children
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Amanda Parmelee - Director of Community Outreach for Martin Pitt Partnership for Children talks about the resources available to our community! Parents of young children will find valuable resources at the Martin Pitt Partnership for Children.
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PCBRACE2019 September Edition Pam Strickland Guest
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Pam Strickland Pitt County Coalition Against Human Trafficking
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August PCBRACE2019 Guest Speaker Leah Arnold- Battered Immigrant Project
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Leah Arnold- Lawyer for the non-profit Battered Immigrant Project joins us to talk about the services provided through Legal Aid NC and the Battered Immigrant Project, the needs in the community and ways that you can support the work being done for members of our community.
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Join us as we welcome Max Sutton from Easter Seals to PCBRACE2019! Max gives a great run down of the services provided at EasterSeals through the MST and OPT programs that she works with! Wonderful to hear about the efforts being made to shift the focus from families being "at risk" to being "high potential"!…
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PCBRACE2019 June Edition- June is PTSD Month
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Special Guest Jessica Holton- What PTSD is. What causes it and who experiences it. Clarification, understanding and response strategies
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Special guest TEDI BEAR CAC’s own, Kia Glosson, talks about the BRACE movement in PITT COUNTY. Learn a thing or two about Adverse Childhood Experiences and the work this group is doing to bring resiliency skills to the community!
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PCBRACE2019 May is Mental Health Month-Guest Shannon Williams
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Upcoming activities that highlight the resources available to families/mental in PITT County.
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Part III: Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month
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Third installation of our conversation. Bloopers, included!
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Definition of Child Abuse/what it looks like.
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Introduction episode to mark April- Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month.
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