In this powerful episode of Deciphering Growth, Tiffany Graves and Eric Stone dive deep into what real resilience looks like for those who experienced childhood trauma. We explore the neurobiology of adversity, how toxic stress rewires the brain, the impact of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), and the emotional cost of "turning out fine."

You’ll learn:

• Why resilience is not toughness or emotional suppression

• How trauma affects memory, learning, and emotional regulation

• The healing power of therapy, consistent caregiving, and nervous system rewiring

• The difference between developmental trauma and single-incident trauma

• The role of community, access, and privilege in healing

🎙️ Whether you're a survivor, a therapist, or someone who cares, this episode offers validation, insight, and hope.

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This week on Deciphering Growth, we explore the deep and lasting wounds caused by conversion therapy and faith-based rejection.

Tiffany Graves and Eric Stone unpack how therapy meant to help can sometimes do profound harm — especially when it targets a person’s identity. We talk about identity rupture, internalized shame, moral injury, and how to support the LGBTQ+ community with compassion and authenticity.

🧠 In this episode:

• What happens when therapy retraumatizes

• The trauma behind “hate the sin, love the sinner”

• Why moral injury and spiritual abandonment matter

• PTSD/CPTSD symptoms tied to religious rejection

• What true allyship actually looks like

✨ This is a real one. Tune in, reflect, and if it’s too much today — come back when you’re ready.

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🎧 Pride, Healing, and Chosen Family | Deciphering Growth

In this special Pride Month episode, Tiffany Graves and Eric Stone dive into the rich history of Pride, the trauma still faced by the LGBTQIA+ community, and the healing power of chosen family. They reflect on the somatic toll of identity-based trauma, the nuances of navigating Pride events with neurodivergence, and how solidarity—not just tolerance—can reshape our collective healing.

🔍 Topics Covered:

• The Stonewall Uprising and Cincinnati’s complex LGBTQ+ history

• Religious trauma and systemic invalidation

• Navigating Pride with anxiety, sensory overload, or grief

• Creating safety in relationships and recognizing supportive community

• How allies can show up meaningfully year-round

👣 Reflect with us:
✨ What part of yourself deserves more celebration this month?
✨ How has your understanding of Pride evolved?

🎧 Subscribe and share if this episode resonates. We’d love to hear your reflections.
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