From Pain to Purpose: A Healing Journey

Fighting for Joy: Healing Childhood Wounds Through Faith and TherapyHost Trecia Arthurton Lozano (Dr. T Lo) shares a breaking point from over 20 years ago—despite outward success, she was depressed, in debt, experienced a panic attack that led to hospitalization, faced relationship betrayal, and felt family pressure—leading her to pray for help and become intentional about restoring her joy. She explains how therapy helped uncover a childhood wound of emotional abandonment and introduces her podcast, My Story of Medicine, for women of faith doing “heart work” to get unstuck. In a conversation with trauma specialist Dr. Freda Doxey, they discuss the ACE assessment and how adverse childhood experiences and “don’t” messages (don’t cry, don’t be angry) can shape adult patterns, relationships, communication, and work roles. They emphasize boundaries, integrating prayer with therapy, how trauma impacts the brain and nervous system, and practical tips for choosing a therapist, ending with encouragement to ask for help and name limiting stories.00:00 Awakening Breakdown01:20 Prayer And Decision03:21 Therapy Reveals Wound03:52 Podcast Mission Intro07:06 ACE Childhood Trauma Test09:34 Barrel Children Story11:34 Dont Messages Patterns13:40 Adult Roles And Burnout17:16 Boundaries And Loss18:24 Faith And Therapy Together22:28 Finding The Right Therapist24:52 Be HOT And Heal26:04 Final Takeaways26:32 Rewrite Your Story27:58 Closing EncouragementAbout our Guest:Dr. Freda Doxey, PhD, LMHC, LPC, is a mental wellness expert, trauma healing specialist, speaker, author, and leadership coach whose mission is to help individuals experience transformation and live abundantly.She is the owner of A Wise Company LLC, a counseling and coaching practice, and the founder of Release My Daughters! Seminars, an empowering platform dedicated to helping women heal, grow, and walk confidently in their purpose.With a PhD in Counseling Psychology and more than two decades of leadership experience in mental health, ministry, and business development, Dr. Freda equips visionary women to turn their passion into purpose and their ideas into impact. As a global speaker, certified business trainer, licensed mental health professional, and author of three books, she challenges women to lead with courage, prioritize their wellness, and build lasting legacies spiritually, professionally, financially, and emotionally.Her distinguished service extends beyond counseling and coaching. Dr. Freda is a member of the Cheyney University Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame and serves as a volunteer chaplain for the Jacksonville Veterans Chamber of Commerce and the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).Alongside her husband, Dr. Gentry Doxey, she serves as Senior Pastor of Agape Church International, an online ministry. Together, they also lead the Marriage Is Good Work seminars, helping couples strengthen and enrich their relationships.Connect with Dr. Freda DoxeyA Wise Company LLC (Counseling & Coaching)Website: https://www.awise.company/If you would like to connect further please visit https://mystorymedicine.substack.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/mystorymedicine/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mystorymedicine.substack.com