Truth Bomb: Food Heals Trauma—Here’s How. — Ep53.

In this powerful episode, Dr. Taavon Bazemore opens up about his journey from trauma to healing, exploring the profound impact of family legacy, community, and education. As a proud Coppin State University graduate, Dr. Bazemore shares how HBCU culture played a crucial role in his resilience and sense of identity. Through stories of mentorship and the strong bonds he formed at Coppin, Dr. Bazemore highlights the unique support systems that HBCUs provide and why they’re so pivotal to students’ lives. But what role did food play? Inspired by his mother’s love, Dr. Bazemore’s book Yaya’s Greens delves into family history, healing, and the shared recipes that became symbols of resilience and hope. Join us as we discuss the complexities of trauma, the need for holistic healing, and how enduring connections can help us navigate life’s hardest challenges. This episode sheds light on the heart of HBCU experiences and offers valuable insights for anyone on a journey of recovery, growth, or community-building. Expect to learn about: How Yaya’s Greens preserves family heritage through recipes and life lessons The roles HBCUs play in shaping resilience and lifelong networks Why trauma healing is a process that needs both community and personal commitment The essential mentorship connections that support HBCU students beyond graduation All opinions expressed by guests do not reflect the views of "I Love My HBCU?" A new episode premieres every Saturday at Noon EST. Follow us on Instagram — https://instagram.com/ilovemyhbcyou Listen on Apple Podcast — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-love-my-hbcu/id1698859331 Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ump3xDUAbKxX9pH68AFIB Amazon Music — https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9bdfc506-3fd6-4279-afab-267f5e431b3c/i-love-my-hbcu Connect on LinkedIn — https://linkedin.com/company/i-love-my-hbcu