2 Sided Mirror

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror Podcast. A podcast that empowers you to rise, heal and thrive after abuse, trauma and mental health challenges. I am your host DM Baker, and my mission is simple. To turn your pain into power, your struggles into growth and your journey into a testament of resilience. Trigger Warnings: Domestic Violence Awareness, Mental Health Awareness, Suicide Awareness and Murder-Suicide Awareness This episode is about "More than a Headline." Murder-Suicide in Domestic Violence Relationships. Murder-Suicide rates, headlines and current/ongoing cases. Does speaking up or speaking out really cost you your life? Is silence deadly, is speaking up deadly? Neither should be a concern, but here we are. If you or someone you know needs help or support for Domestic Violence, call 1-800-799-7233 or text Begin at 88788. If you are someone you know needs help or support for Suicide Awareness or Mental Health, call or text 988. Veterans can call 988 and dial 1 or text 988. 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror Podcast. A podcast that empowers you to rise, heal and thrive after abuse, trauma and mental health challenges. I am your host DM Baker, and my mission is simple. To turn your pain into power, your struggles into growth and your journey into a testament of resilience. Trigger Warnings: Domestic Violence Awareness, Mental Health Awareness and Infidelity This episode is about Financial Absue. Financial Abuse is not solely about a bank account or how much money you have. It is deeper than that. It takes years, decades or even a lifetime to recover. It's about debt, allowance's, coerced debt (loans), transportation, personal shopping and more. "I was in a prison without bars. The locks were made of debt, damaged credit and economic dependence."  If you or someone you know needs help or support for Domestic Violence, call 1-800-799-7233 or text Begin at 88788. If you are someone you know needs help or support for Suicide Awareness or Mental Health, call or text 988. Veterans can call 988 and dial 1 or text 988. 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror Podcast. A podcast that empowers you to rise, heal and thrive after abuse, trauma and mental health challenges. I am your host DM Baker, and my mission is simple. To turn your pain into power, your struggles into growth and your journey into a testament of resilience. Trigger Warnings: Domestic Violence Awareness, Mental Health Awareness and Infidelity This episode is about the phrase or questions, "Why didn't you leave" vs "What made it difficult to leave?" There is a huge difference in the questions you ask a survivor. Be careful of your choice words, questions and judgement. One phrase verses the other can be a lifeline that survivors need. This podcast is a look into the question "What made it difficult to leave." I am going to break down each topic in its own podcast coming up, this is just a glimpse into what is coming up. If you or someone you know needs help or support for Domestic Violence, call 1-800-799-7233 or text Begin at 88788. If you are someone you know needs help or support for Suicide Awareness or Mental Health, call or text 988. Veterans can call 988 and dial 1 or text 988. 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror Podcast. A podcast that empowers you to rise, heal and thrive after abuse, trauma and mental health challenges. I am your host DM Baker, and my mission is simple. To turn your pain into power, your struggles into growth and your journey into a testament of resilience. Trigger Warnings: Domestic Violence Awareness, Mental Health Awareness and Infidelity This episode is about Domestic Violence /Narcissist and Infidelity. We include the "double life" standards, emotional abuse, financial abuse, sexual abuse and more. If you or someone you know needs help or support for Domestic Violence, call 1-800-799-7233 or text Begin at 88788. If you are someone you know needs help or support for Suicide Awareness or Mental Health, call or text 988. Veterans can call 988 and dial 1 or text 988. 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror Podcast. A podcast that empowers you to rise, heal and thrive after abuse, trauma and mental health challenges. I am your host DM Baker, and my mission is simple. To turn your pain into power, your struggles into growth and your journey into a testament of resilience. Trigger Warnings: Thunder and rain storm is in the background of the podcast!! Domestic Violence Awareness, Mental Health AwarenessThis episode is about Domestic Violence hidden in the Pews of the Church. Where leadership, reputations and abusers are protected. This is not all churches, but there are a handful of churches out there that protect. If you or someone you know needs help or support for Domestic Violence, call 1-800-799-7233 or text Begin at 88788. If you are someone you know needs help or support for Suicide Awareness or Mental Health, call or text 988. Veterans can call 988 and dial 1 or text 988. 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror Podcast. A podcast that empowers you to rise, heal and thrive after abuse, trauma and mental health challenges. I am your host DM Baker, and my mission is simple. To turn your pain into power, your struggles into growth and your journey into a testament of resilience. Trigger Warnings: Domestic Violence Awareness, Mental Health AwarenessThis episode is about Narcissist, their behavior, their actions, their words, their manipulation and their tendencies. We talk about what happens in old age with Narcissists and how things are changed. If you or someone you know needs help or support for Domestic Violence, call 1-800-799-7233 or text Begin at 88788. If you are someone you know needs help or support for Suicide Awareness or Mental Health, call or text 988. Veterans can call 988 and dial 1 or text 988. 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror Podcast. A podcast that empowers you to rise, heal and thrive after abuse, trauma and mental health challenges. I am your host DM Baker, and my mission is simple. To turn your pain into power, your struggles into growth and your journey into a testament of resilience. Trigger Warnings: Domestic Violence Awareness This episode is The Day I Started Disappearing. What the world says about you vs what scripture says about you. Recognizing when you disappeared, when you recognized it and when you changed. We discuss what makes your identity, the mirror you look into and the outcome of your choices. If you or someone you know needs help or support for Domestic Violence, call 1-800-799-7233 or text Begin at 88788. If you are someone you know needs help or support for Suicide Awareness or Mental Health, call or text 988. Veterans can call 988 and dial 1 or text 988. 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror Podcast. A podcast that empowers you to rise, heal and thrive after abuse, trauma and mental health challenges. I am your host DM Baker, and my mission is simple. To turn your pain into power, your struggles into growth and your journey into a testament of resilience. Trigger Warnings: Domestic Violence Awareness This episode is The Abuse You Don't See. This includes emotional abuse, verbal abuse, coercive control and spiritual abuse. We will dig deeper into episodes on each one individually. If you or someone you know needs help or support for Domestic Violence, call 1-800-799-7233 or text Begin at 88788. If you are someone you know needs help or support for Suicide Awareness or Mental Health, call or text 988. Veterans can call 988 and dial 1 or text 988. 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror Podcast. A podcast that empowers you to rise, heal and thrive after abuse, trauma and mental health challenges. I am your host DM Baker, and my mission is simple. To turn your pain into power, your struggles into growth and your journey into a testament of resilience. Trigger Warnings: Domestic Violence Awareness This series will enter into Domestic Violence, What it is, what it looks like, how to leave, how to recognize it for its name and more. This episode is How did I end up here? For me, I didn't have a direct answer and that scared me. We talk about the cost of domestic violence, what it looks like and the most dangerous lie. If you or someone you know needs help or support for Domestic Violence, call 1-800-799-7233 or text Begin at 88788. If you are someone you know needs help or support for Suicide Awareness or Mental Health, call or text 988. Veterans can call 988 and dial 1 or text 988. 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror Podcast. A podcast that empowers you to rise, heal and thrive after abuse, trauma and mental health challenges. I am your host DM Baker, and my mission is simple. To turn your pain into power, your struggles into growth and your journey into a testament of resilience. Trigger Warnings: Suicide Awareness, Mental Health AwarenessThis is the closing but not an End to Men's Mental Health Awareness, Suicide Awareness or Mental Health Awareness. This is just an end to Men's Mental Health Awareness Month but we will continue teaching, warning and discussing Mental Health Awareness all year long. If you are someone you know needs help or support, call or text 988. Veterans can call 988 and dial 1 or text 988. 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror Podcast. A podcast that empowers you to rise, heal and thrive after abuse, trauma and mental health challenges. I am your host DM Baker, and my mission is simple. To turn your pain into power, your struggles into growth and your journey into a testament of resilience. TRIGGER WARNINGS: Suicide Awareness, Mental Health AwarenessThe cost of a permanent decision can affect your life and the life you leave behind. Including loved ones, wife, children, friends and ac community. We must ban together and support the men in our community who speak up, speak out and share the truth.  We need to take a step back and know that it is okay to talk about our struggles, daily lives and emotions. If you are someone you know needs help or support, call or text 988. Veterans can call 988 and dial 1 or text 988. 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror Podcast. A podcast that empowers you to rise, heal and thrive after abuse, trauma and mental health challenges. I am your host DM Baker, and my mission is simple. To turn your pain into power, your struggles into growth and your journey into a testament of resilience. Generational curses can be broken. We live in a society that we are judged for having feelings and emotions, especially men. We need to take a step back and know that it is okay to talk about our struggles, daily lives and emotions. If you are someone you know needs help or support, call or text 988. Veterans can call 988 and dial 1 or text 988. 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror Podcast. A podcast that empowers you to rise, heal and thrive after abuse, trauma and mental health challenges. I am your host DM Baker, and my mission is simple. To turn your pain into power, your struggles into growth and your journey into a testament of resilience. Men's Mental Health Awareness Month Podcast 2: Strong Enough to Survive, Strong Enough to Speak. Men's mental health is important as men have a tendency to suppress their emotions, feelings and words. This is an opportunity for men to speak up. If you need help call or text 988. Veterans who need support call 988 and dial 1 or text 988. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential support 24/7. Suicide continues ti impact individuals, families and communities across our nation. Awareness matters. Conversations matter. Reaching out for help can save a life. There is hope. There is help. There is someone ready to listen. 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror Podcast. A podcast that empowers you to rise, heal and thrive after abuse, trauma and mental health challenges. I am your host DM Baker, and my mission is simple. To turn your pain into power, your struggles into growth and your journey into a testament of resilience. June is not only PTSD Awareness month but also Men's Mental Health Awareness month. This episode is raw, emotional and honest. If you are suffering, or you know a loved one reach out to 988 hotline. If you are a veteran, call 988 and press 1. 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror Podcast. A podcast that empowers you to rise, heal and thrive after abuse, trauma and mental health challenges. I am your host DM Baker, and my mission is simple. To turn your pain into power, your struggles into growth and your journey into a testament of resilience. Remember, PTSD taught me that trauma is not just about what happened to you. It's about what your mind and body still believe could happen again. Passionate about PTSD and survivors. Here is Sarah's story about Social Media Triggers and what people say and do. 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror Podcast. A podcast that empowers you to rise, heal and thrive after abuse, trauma and mental health challenges. I am your host DM Baker, and my mission is simple. To turn your pain into power, your struggles into growth and your journey into a testament of resilience. This month is PTSD Awareness and Men's Mental Health Awareness. We are going to split the month in half and focus on each topic. Remember, PTSD taught me that trauma is not just about what happened to you. It's about what your mind and body still believe could happen again. This episode I have very passionate about PTSD survivors. Come along, sit down and listen to what is happening in this world today. 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror Podcast. A podcast that empowers you to rise, heal and thrive after abuse, trauma and mental health challenges. I am your host DM Baker, and my mission is simple. To turn your pain into power, your struggles into growth and your journey into a testament of resilience. This month is PTSD Awareness and Men's Mental Health Awareness. We are going to split the month in half and focus on each topic. Remember, PTSD taught me that trauma is not just about what happened to you. It's about what your mind and body still believe could happen again. 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror Podcast. This next series is on Mental Health Awareness. This episode we are going to dive into social media, mental health, friendships and the betrayal of Judas.  Yes betrayal of Judas, you know the one disciple that betrayed Jesus. Not everyone who is close to you is for you. Some people may walk beside you for a season, but their intentions or choices may not align with your loyalty or love.This episode does include bible verses for each stage as well as social media outlets and the social media dirty streets during mental health recovery.  Stay tuned, enjoy and keep choosing you!! 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror Podcast. This next series is on Mental Health Awareness. This episode we are going to dive into the heavy hearts and broken minds of scripture. There are bible verses, bible references (NKJV and NIV).  Stay tuned, enjoy and keep choosing you!! 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror Podcast. This next series is on Mental Health Awareness. This episode we are going to dive into the fact that mental health is not determined on your age, gender or race. Mental Health affects men more than we know. Men just tend to hide it because that is how they were raised.  Stay tuned, enjoy and keep choosing you!! 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror Podcast. This next series is on Mental Health Awareness. This episode we are going to dive into whether fear is validated or not. From the social media dirty streets of "you shared your podcast, your books are published and your story is out there, you aren't in fear," mindset. But fear is not based on validation!  Stay tuned, enjoy and keep choosing you!! 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror Podcast. This next series is on Mental Health Awareness. This episode we are going to dive into the social media labels vs your own true feelings. This episode does include bible verses for each stage as well as social media outlets and the social media dirty streets during mental health recovery.  Stay tuned, enjoy and keep choosing you!! 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror Podcast. This next series is on Mental Health Awareness. This episode we are going to dive into social media vs reality. This episode may include bible verses for each stage as well as social media outlets and the social media dirty streets during mental health recovery.  Stay tuned, enjoy and keep choosing you!! 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror Podcast. This next series is on Mental Health Awareness. This episode we are going to dive into the five main stages of recovery. Yes, there are normally 12 steps to the recovery of your mental health, these are the top five stages (first five stages) to begin to regain your mental health back! This episode may include bible verses for each stage as well as social media outlets and the social media dirty streets during mental health recovery.  Stay tuned, enjoy and keep choosing you!! 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror Podcast. This next series is on Mental Health Awareness. This episode we are going to dive into how the church handles Mental Health and Awareness. Is the church trained enough? Is the pastor trained enough?  Stay tuned, enjoy and keep choosing you!! 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror Podcast. This next series is on Mental Health Awareness. Today's episode is on "The Smile Behind the Pain." Some of the people who look the most put together, are the ones holding the most inside. A smile can hide a lot. It can hide exhaustion. Anxiety. Fear. Grief. Not all pain is loud. Just know you are not alone.  Stay tuned, enjoy and keep choosing you!! 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror Podcast. This next series is on Mental Health Awareness. Those that smile, put on a facade all the while pain is seeping in the background. This series explores ways to deal with mental health, how to ask for help and helping those who don't know how to ask for help. So buckle up, each day for the rest of the month will be a new episode. Stay tuned, enjoy and keep choosing you!! 

You're listening to the 2 Sided Mirror, a podcast that empowers you to rise, heal and thrive after abuse, trauma and mental health challenges. Welcome back!! Today we are discussing the phrase, "Family is Everything." 

Awareness isn't the finish line part 6, wraps up our sexual assault awareness month podcasts. Keep in mind, if you need to reach out to me, my email is [email protected] Thank you for being here and being part of a conversation that truly matters. Take care of yourself. 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror Podcast. Today's episode is about family, family dynamics, family control, family secrets and family comforts. I say that my family doesn't deserve a seat at my table these days!! If you need to email or talk [email protected] 

Silence is a System is advocacy driven. Its goal is to expose the barriers that keep survivors quiet and push for change, whether that's better reporting processes, stronger protections or shifts in how society responds to assault. It centers survivors while also holding systems accountable. If you need to talk, RAINN 1-800-656-4673 available 24/7 and confidential. 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror podcast. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and today we are talking about the brain and trauma responses with the brain. If you find the you are in need of assistance, contact RAINN at 1-800-656-4673. This is confidential and available 24/7

Welcome to April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Question of the month is, why's should we as survivors live a lifetime locked up (in our bodies, mind and soul) when the perpetrators walk free? 

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, supporting survivors, and having conversations that too often go unspoken. Before we begin, I want to give a quick content Note: This episode discusses sexual assault and related topics. Please take care of yourself while listening and feel free to pause or step away if you need to. 

True Crime Style - a friendship case file. A story of trust, manipulation and a bond that was never real. The friendship didn't just happen, it was calculated. 

Fake Friend Blueprint - True Crime Style, a friendship case, a story of trust, manipulation and a bond that was never real. The friendship didn't just happen, it was calculated. 

True Crime Style this is a friendship case file. A story of trust, manipulation and a bond that was never real. The friendship didn't just happen, it was calculated. This is based on true stories, true friendships and facts. 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror Podcast. Today we are going to visit the launch of Book 2. 2 Sided Mirror: Beyond the Bruises. There are some trigger warnings in this series including but not limited to emotional abuse, narcissists, narcissistic tendencies, domestic violence, abuse, grief and trauma. Grab your coffee, tea or whatever you are drinking and let's dive in. 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror Podcast. Today we are going to visit the subject "Your Story Belongs to You" part of the Emotional Highjacking series. There are some trigger warnings in this series including but not limited to emotional abuse, narcissists, narcissistic tendencies, domestic violence, abuse, grief and trauma. Grab your coffee, tea or whatever you are drinking and let's dive in. 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror Podcast. Today we are going to visit Part 2 of Emotional Hijacking with Empathy vs Exploitation. Grab your coffee and come sit with me. 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror Podcast. Today we are going to visit the subject Emotional Hijacking: When Narcissists Steal your Spotlight, Trauma, Mental Health and Your Story. There are some trigger warnings in this series including but not limited to emotional abuse, narcissists, narcissistic tendencies, domestic violence, abuse, grief and trauma. Grab your coffee, tea or whatever you are drinking and let's dive in. 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror, a podcast that empowers you to rise, heal and thrive after domestic violence, trauma and mental health challenges. I'm your host DM Baker, and my mission is simple: to turn your pain into power, your struggles into growth and your journey into a testament of resilience. In this episode, we visit the opposite of Part 2, the "dirty streets" of social media and how they affect your mental health. This is about the ones who log in not to connect, but to destroy. They bully, threaten, and harass. The tear down small businesses, belittle others and fabricate lies just to make themselves look better. Behind every screen they hide their cruelty, leaving real people to bear the weight of their words and actions. Social media has become their playground and the battlefield is someone else's mind. 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror, a podcast that empowers you to rise, heal and thrive after domestic violence, trauma and mental health challenges. I'm your host DM Baker, and my mission is simple: to turn your pain into power, your struggles into growth and your journey into a testament of resilience. In this episode, we go down the "dirty streets" of social media. "What if everything you've been scrolling through online ins't what it seems? What if some of the pain you see is real and some of it is a performance for clout, likes and followers? Some people turn mental health into a show, sending emails to themselves, texting others to create drama, or going live to manipulate thousands of people into feeling sympathy or outrage. The line between real struggle and performance becomes blurred, and it can leave the rest of us questioning what's true, what's safe and what's real. Welcome to the 2 Sided mirror Podcast where today we will expose the truth behind mental health, trauma and stories some tell, the ones we show to the world, and the ones we hide from ourselves. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy!! 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror, a podcast that empowers you to rise, heal and thrive after domestic violence, trauma and mental health challenges. I'm your host DM Baker, and my mission is simple: to turn your pain into power, your struggles into growth and your journey into a testament of resilience. In this episode, we begin a heartfelt series on suicide awareness and mental health challenges. These are conversations that matter - because behind every statistic is a person, a story, a struggle that often goes unseen. Together, we'll confront the pain, honor the experiences, and provide guidance and hope for anyone feeling lost, overwhelmed or unheard. You are not alone, and this series is here to remind you of that. 

Welcome to the 2 Sided Mirror Podcast, I am DM Baker your host. Today we discuss your unhealed trauma, how it affects every part of your life. You deserve to heal from what you went through, what broke you and I personally feel as if therapy is very important. Healing is not about being broken, it's about learning how those painful experiences shaped you and learning to gently re-write them. I use to believe that the person who broke me had to fix me, had to be a part of that healing journey! NO, you and only you can heal yourself. It took me 264 sessions to realize how broken I truly was. More in depth of my therapy sessions are located in Book 2 (releasing soon)! 

In any kind of trauma or Domestic Violence, therapy is very important. Here I share my experience in Part 2 as I healed with therapy but only threw God's grace and mercy. 

Therapy can be a scary place at times. When you first enter the therapists office, the smells can trigger you. The noises can trigger you. Attending therapy is your first step. Being open and honest is your second step. Please don't get me wrong, therapy doesn't happen overnight. It took me three years to get where I am. To succeed in life. To be resilient. It's not an easy road. It can stir up nightmares and PTSD. It can send you backwards. Going backwards to heal forward is an amazing place to be. 

Are we judgmental or empathetic towards survivors?  As sad as it is, all to often we choose the former and we judge before hearing the story. 

This episode "Don't look back" takes us back to Genesis. Jesus tells us to remember one person, Lot's Wife. As a reminder we are not suppose to look back. We are suppose to fix our eyes forward. The reminder of looking back and the consequences are found in Genesis 19. 

Introduction to Domestic Violence, what Domestic Violence looks like and can be. Please be advised that all domestic violence cases are different and no two are the same.