From Homeless to PhD: A Voice Restored and a New Path Forward with Danisha Keating

In this episode, Travis welcomes his friend, Danisha Keating, who shares about her journey of resilience in overcoming abuse, being in foster care, and finding herself eventually homeless. She never gave up and her courageous will to overcome led her to gaining her Doctorate in Psychology and now empowers others through her books, courses, social media presence, and speaking engagements.Growing up as one of eleven siblings in a challenging environment marked by poverty and abuse, she entered foster care during high school. Despite these hardships, she took on the responsibility of raising her siblings, navigating the complexities of life with determination.Her path was fraught with obstacles, including homelessness and the struggle to balance education with caregiving. Yet, she persevered, earning her degrees and becoming a voice for healing and change. Through self-publishing her latest book, "Taking My Voice Back," she shares her story on her terms, focusing on healing rather than trauma. Her journey is one of breaking generational cycles, finding peace, and inspiring others to pursue their own paths of healing and growth.Checkout her books, her trauma and business courses, and follow her on socials:https://danishakeating.comIn this episode:Danisha discusses her unique experience of growing up in poverty with foster care backgroundHow she identified as a "farm girl" and the life lessons from farm animals and landThe pivotal moment of realizing that trauma did not make her stronger, but healing didHer fight against family secrets, societal stigma, and sharing her truth through self-publishingThe role of forgiveness, legacy, and generational healing in her storyPractical advice on slowing down, using tools, and intentionally creating peace in life