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68. Raising Resilient Families and Breaking the Trauma Cycle (Deborah Sugirthakumar)

68. Raising Resilient Families and Breaking the Trauma Cycle (Deborah Sugirthakumar)

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 In this Episode 68 of The Quiet Warrior Podcast, we sit down with Deborah Sugirthakumar - author, radio host, and advocate for mental health resilience and domestic violence prevention.

Deborah shares her personal journey of overcoming adversity, breaking generational cycles of trauma, and raising a resilient family. Her insights into the power of empathy, accountability, and the quiet strength of introverts offer invaluable wisdom for parents, caregivers, and advocates alike.

Deborah also discusses her book, Raising Resilient Families, which combines evidence-based research with practical tools for creating compassionate, respectful, and mentally healthy environments for children. Whether you're a parent, educator, or community leader, this conversation will inspire you to take meaningful steps toward fostering resilience and breaking harmful cycles.

Who Should Listen:

This episode is perfect for introverts, parents, educators, and advocates looking to:

  • Foster resilience and mental well-being in their families and communities.
  • Learn strategies for breaking cycles of trauma and creating safer environments.
  • Understand how introverted strengths can lead to profound societal change.
  • Gain practical tools and insights for conscious parenting and advocacy.

Key Topics Discussed:
  • The Role of Quiet Leadership in Advocacy: Why introverts possess unique strengths, such as deep listening and thoughtful action, that make them effective agents of change.
  • Breaking Generational Cycles: Deborah’s deeply personal journey of healing from trauma and her commitment to raising her son with empathy and accountability.
  • Empowering Boys and Men: Addressing the stigma around male vulnerability and the importance of teaching boys emotional intelligence and respect.
  • Creating Safer Families: Practical tips for fostering resilience and positive family dynamics while navigating the challenges of modern parenting.
  • The Power of the Village: How collaboration, community, and shared values can transform individual efforts into widespread societal change.

Resources Mentioned:
  • Deborah’s Book: Raising Resilient Families is available on Amazon, Booktopia, and directly through Deborah on Instagram or Facebook.
  • Deborah’s Radio Shows:
    • Mindful Moments – An English-language program addressing mental health and societal change.
    • Vaanisai Tamil Radio – Celebrating Tamil language and culture.
  • Connect with Deborah:
    Instagram: @DeborahSugirthakumar
    Facebook: Deborah Sugirthakumar

"Introverts bring calm to chaos, listen deeply, and reflect profoundly. These qualities make them powerful advocates for change, even in a world that often undervalues quiet strength." – Deborah Sugirthakumar
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Stay tuned for the next episode, and remember: quiet strength changes lives.


This episode was edited by Aura House Productions
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