Grateful Wounds

The Grateful Wounds Podcast features a candid conversation between Tanasha Allwood and Fernando Lennon, delving into Fernando's childhood struggles, family instability, and the impact of addiction. Fernando's journey from hardship to healing is a testament to the power of perseverance and the impact of sharing one's story for the benefit of others. The conversation delves into the themes of survival, faith, transparency, forgiveness, gratitude, and resilience. It highlights the power of personal stories and the impact of challenging environments on individuals. The discussion emphasizes the importance of using one's experiences as fuel for positive change and empowerment. Check out Fernando's new book entitled "Perseverance Over Pain" to learn more about this powerful story.TakeawaysPerseverance through adversityThe power of sharing personal stories for healing and inspiration Survival and faith go hand in handTransparency and openness can inspire othersForgiveness and resilience are powerful tools for personal growth and healingChapters00:00 Introduction to Grateful Wounds Podcast05:12 Challenges of Daily Life10:16 Finding Purpose and Healing15:17 Finding Strength in Family Legacy27:40 Promoting Resilience and Empowerment

The conversation explores the role of therapy in healing, the stigma around therapy in black and brown communities, and the importance of prioritizing mental health. It also delves into the difference between surviving and healing, the significance of recognizing the need for therapy, and the personal journey of seeking therapy in relationships and dating.TakeawaysTherapy is a safe space for healing and growth.Recognizing the need for therapy is essential for personal well-being.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Grateful Wounds Podcast05:41 The Purpose of Therapy11:33 Recognizing the Need for Therapy16:49 Navigating Therapy in Relationships

The conversation delves into the profound impact of incarceration on families, exploring the emotional, psychological, and financial wounds carried by loved ones. It also highlights the journey of healing, the challenges of navigating life with an incarcerated loved one, and the importance of making good choices and maximizing each day.TakeawaysThe impact of incarceration on families extends beyond prison walls, carrying invisible burdens.Healing and recovery are essential for individuals and families affected by incarceration.Chapters00:00 The Impact of Incarceration on Families08:40 The Journey of Healing and Recovery15:31 Navigating Life with an Incarcerated Loved One21:15 Maximizing Your Days: Making Good Choices

The conversation delves into the impact of fatherhood and the absence of fathers on children's lives. It explores personal experiences, emotional health, and the choices made in life. The emotional impact of fatherhood and the importance of embracing fatherhood are highlighted, leading to a conclusion that emphasizes the significance of fatherhood and the journey of parenting.TakeawaysFatherhood and absence of fathers have a significant impact on children's lives.Embracing fatherhood involves being present, emotionally available, and supportive.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Grateful Wounds Podcast07:06 Navigating Fatherhood and Emotional Health12:59 Fatherhood and Choices in Life18:38 The Emotional Impact of Fatherhood29:00 Embracing Fatherhood and Conclusion

The conversation begins with an introduction to the Grateful Wounds Podcast and its focus on real conversations about pain, healing, faith, motherhood, and transformation. The first chapter delves into the importance of mental health awareness in the black and brown community, discussing the dangers of silence and the need for open conversations about depression, suicide prevention, and mental health awareness. The second chapter explores the Monique Woolley Foundation and the creation of a safe space for suicide survivors, emphasizing the importance of trust, authenticity, and love in supporting individuals through their mental health journey. The conversation covers the importance of checking up on children, creating a safe space for children to express themselves, recognizing warning signs of mental health issues, effective parenting and communication, addressing changes in behavior, writing to address pain, managing feelings and emotions, providing support for those struggling, offering encouragement and support, reaching out for help, celebrating life and purpose, and taking it one day at a time. The discussion also highlights an upcoming mental health conference.TakeawaysMental health awarenessCreating a safe space Importance of checking up on childrenCreating a safe space for children to express themselvesChapters00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview13:15 The Monique Woolley Foundation and Creating a Safe Space19:31 Joy and Envision25:25 Managing Feelings and Emotions30:36 Taking It One Day at a Time

In this conversation, podcast host, Tanasha Allwood and her sister-in-law, Angel Allwood explore the themes of faith, doubt, and the journey of regaining and maintaining faith in the face of life's challenges. It delves into personal experiences of losing faith, the impact of incarceration, and the process of rediscovering faith through prayer and spiritual guidance. The discussion emphasizes the coexistence of faith and doubt, the promise of a better future, and the importance of holding onto faith. The episode concludes with a heartfelt prayer and words of encouragement for the listeners.TakeawaysThe journey of faith involves struggles, doubt, and personal experiences that shape one's beliefs.Rediscovering faith often involves prayer, spiritual guidance, and the recognition of God's presence in challenging times.Chapters00:00 The Purpose of the Podcast09:28 Regaining Faith and Redemption18:02 Faith and Doubt25:11 Prayer and Final Words

Starting a new relationship while you are still healing, can feel a bit complicated. Deep down in your heart, you want to be open and honest about everything including your past experiences, but you also realize that you do carry scars of your past that you are still healing. In essence, you have wounds of your heart and like for some people, those wounds may always be there and like me (Tanasha Allwood) you learn to be Grateful for them.In this episode, Tanasha Allwood discusses with Bryce Hudson, the importance of vulnerability while being in a relationship and what it means to them, to open theirselves up to love again after life has broken their hearts.Key Takeaways include: Being open to the process, leaning into vulnerability, healing and honoring people's boundaries.

The conversation begins with a warm reunion and acknowledgment of Memorial Day, leading into an introduction to the Grateful Wounds Podcast. The discussion then delves into the importance of mental health in the Black and Brown community, the creation of safe spaces for youth and families, and the significance of early intervention. The impact of unhealed trauma, building safe spaces for healing, and the vision for Expose and mental health awareness are also explored.TakeawaysSilence can be dangerousEarly intervention is crucial for mental health in youthCreating a safe space for open conversation is essentialEducation on mental health is important for breaking the silenceChapters00:00 Reconnecting and Memorial Day05:43 Mental Health in the Black and Brown Community25:29 The Vision for Expose and Mental Health Awareness

The Grateful Wounds podcast features a heartfelt conversation about healing through movement, finding joy, and coping with personal burdens. On this episode, Tanasha Allwood, the podcast host is joined by her dear friend Judith Calderon. Judith owns a pet grooming business and their conversation delves into the challenges of motherhood, incarceration, and the importance of bonding outside comfort zones. The conversation also explores the themes of communication, hope, growth, change, and coping with loss. Additionally, it highlights the behind-the-scenes of dog grooming and the importance of self-reflection and healing.TakeawaysHealing through movementBonding outside comfort zonesChapters00:00 Introduction to Grateful Wounds Podcast05:27 Motherhood and Incarceration10:36 Changing as a Mom18:06 Transition and Personal Growth25:11 Behind the Scenes of Dog Grooming

The podcast episode explores the theme of 'Losing Yourself' and the journey of rediscovery. Tanasha and Roan share their personal experiences of losing themselves and the pivotal moments that led to their realization and decision to get back to their true selves. They also discuss the role of spirituality in the process and express gratitude, offering encouragement to listeners going through similar experiences.TakeawaysLosing oneself is a common experience in relationships, motherhood, and life challenges.Rediscovery and healing involve embracing vulnerability, finding new passions, and reconnecting with spirituality.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast07:42 Tanasha's Experience of Losing Herself13:14 Role of Spirituality in Rediscovery23:56 Gratitude and Encouragement for Listeners

The conversation with Lisa James, LMFT and Tanasha Allwood, Host of the Grateful Wounds Podcast, explores the mission of the Grateful Wounds podcast, personal stories and journeys to therapy, the importance of therapy, barriers to seeking therapy, therapeutic relationships, overcoming internal and external barriers to therapy, cultural and ethnic barriers to therapy, therapy as a safe place for vulnerability, personal experience and stigma in the African American community, fear and courage in seeking therapy, financial and access barriers to therapy, technology and therapy access, internal barriers and fear of judgment, and cultural taboos and family systems in relation to therapy. The conversation explores the courage to be vulnerable, the impact of vulnerability, seeking support and therapy, changing attitudes towards therapy, the goals of therapy, and upcoming projects. It emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and seeking support, as well as the evolving acceptance of therapy in society.TakeawaysTherapy provides a safe place for vulnerability and healingBarriers to seeking therapy include financial, cultural, and internal factors Courage in vulnerabilityChanging attitudes towards therapyChapters00:00 Introduction and Mission of Grateful Wounds Podcast05:37 Overcoming Internal and External Barriers to Therapy11:15 Technology and Therapy Access18:03 The Impact of Vulnerability24:03 Changing Attitudes Towards Therapy29:08 Upcoming Projects and Conclusion

The Grateful Wounds podcast, hosted by Tanasha Allwood, aims to create meaningful dialogue that empowers listeners to grow through their experiences. In this episode, Tanasha and her sister, Andrea Golden, discuss the beauty and pain of motherhood, the challenges of supporting loved ones through hardship, and the experience of suffering in silence. They also explore the importance of seeking support and the significance of grace and letting go of guilt in the journey of motherhood. The conversation delves into the emotional challenges of motherhood, highlighting the themes of guilt, shame, self-care, healing, vulnerability, forgiveness, empathy, and love. Each chapter explores these themes in the context of motherhood, providing insights and reflections on the journey of parenting and self-discovery.TakeawaysResilience in motherhoodSuffering in silence Self-careHealingChapters00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast05:56 Empathy and Heartache in Motherhood16:25 Grace and Letting Go of Guilt24:24 Motherhood and Healing Childhood Wounds32:41 Empathy and Love in Motherhood

In this episode of Grateful Wounds, Tanasha Allwood, the host is joined by Bryce Hudson, a Los Angeles based celebrity photographer. Bryce is a single father of 4 children whom is recently divorced. Tanasha and Bryce share with listeners a time in their lives when they were dealing with shame and the effects it had on taking care of their mental health.

This episode of the Grateful Wounds Podcast, is not just for the listeners. It is also a special dedication to my one and only grand-daughter that was just born. She may not be able to understand these words today but one day as she gets older, she may stumble across my podcast and or read my upcoming book, Grateful Wounds. I want her to know that her father is a good man and has a big heart and she comes from a line of family built with strength and compassion. I want her to know that life will sometimes wound us but overall it is how we choose to practice self-love and care and allow ourselves to grow through what we have been through, that shapes us. This episode is Legacy!

Hello and Welcome to the Grateful Wounds Podcast. My names is Tanasha Allwood and I am the host. In this deeply personal episode 1, I share with listeners the moment that altered the course of my life, when my son was first incarcerated. I reflect on Motherhood, Grief, Shame, and the beginning of my Healing journey that I never expected to take. Sometimes Life Changes in a single moment. Whether it be with a phone call. A knock at the door. There comes a time in life where everything you thought your life would be...suddenly shifts. For me that moment was when my son was sentenced to 5 years in prison.As a mother, nothing prepares you for this kind of pain! Fear, Shame, Guilt along with the questions that you ask yourself over and over again. Where did I go wrong? Did I fail him? Why me God? Why Me? Should I have stayed in a toxic marriage so my son could have two parents? And so on.In this first episode of the Grateful Wounds Podcast, I want to take you back to the moment my life changed and the beginning of the journey that eventually led me to healing.