Sacred Smoke

This video guides you through how to use a healing journal after being triggered—offering practical steps for capturing your thoughts, emotions, and insights in the moment. It explains what to document, why it matters, and how journaling can help you process the experience with clarity and compassion.

Whether you're navigating a sudden emotional reaction or uncovering deeper patterns, this vlog shows how journaling can turn discomfort into discovery. It’s a supportive tool for self-awareness, healing, and growth—one page at a time.

This video dives into the importance of emotional healing—why it matters, what it looks like, and how it transforms lives. It reflects on who we are beneath our wounds and defenses, and why healing isn’t just about feeling better—it’s about reclaiming our wholeness.

You’ll see a powerful example of life before and after healing, showing how unresolved pain can shape our behavior, relationships, and sense of self. The vlog also shares real-life results from clients who’ve gone through the healing process, offering a glimpse into the shifts in confidence, clarity, and emotional freedom that follow.

It’s a heartfelt reminder that healing isn’t about returning to who we were—it’s about becoming who we’re meant to be.

This video breaks down the fight-or-flight response—our body’s instinctive reaction to perceived danger. It explains what happens inside us when we feel threatened, from the surge of adrenaline to the rapid heartbeat and sharpened senses. You’ll learn why this response exists, how it evolved to protect us, and what triggers it in modern life—even when the threat isn’t physical. It’s a clear, engaging look at how stress activates our survival system and what that means for everyday situations.

This video explores the concept of belief systems—how they shape our perceptions, influence behavior, and often operate beneath the surface of our awareness. It highlights four common negative belief systems that can quietly undermine personal growth and emotional well-being:

• “I’m not good enough” – a belief rooted in self-doubt and comparison.

• “The world is unsafe” – which fosters chronic anxiety and mistrust.

• “I don’t deserve happiness” – often linked to guilt or unresolved trauma.

• “People will always hurt me” – a protective belief that can isolate and limit connection.

The vlog encourages viewers to reflect on these internal narratives and consider how shifting them can lead to greater clarity, confidence, and peace. It’s a thoughtful invitation to examine the stories we tell ourselves—and rewrite the ones that no longer serve us.

This video sheds light on four distinct types of trauma and the lasting effects they can have on our emotional and psychological well-being. It offers real-world examples to illustrate how trauma can shape beliefs, behaviors, and relationships—often in ways we don’t immediately recognize.

From childhood wounds to sudden life-altering events, the vlog explores how each trauma leaves its mark, and why understanding these impacts is key to healing. It’s a compassionate, eye-opening look at the invisible weight many carry—and a reminder that awareness is the first step toward transformation

This video offers a clear and compassionate overview of what trauma is, how it affects us, and why healing is essential—not optional. It unpacks the different categories of trauma, from acute incidents to complex, long-term experiences, and explains how these events shape our nervous system, beliefs, and emotional responses.

You’ll also learn why trauma impacts us so deeply, including insights into how it can be passed down through generations via epigenetics. The vlog draws on trusted sources like Oxford and Merriam-Webster dictionaries, ISTSS, and Psychology Today to ground its explanations, while also referencing scientific studies that highlight the biological and psychological ripple effects of trauma.

Ultimately, it’s a powerful reminder that healing trauma isn’t just about recovery—it’s about reclaiming your life, your clarity, and your capacity to thrive.

Oxford Languages Dictionary - https://www.oed.com/search/dictionary...

Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary - https://www.merriam-webster.com/dicti...

Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) - https://istss.org/public-resources/tr...

Psychology Today - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

Sara Johnson – “Understanding epigenetics: how trauma is passed on through our family members” (https://arkansasadvocate.com/2023/07/...

Childhood Trauma, DNA Methylation of Stress-related Genes, and Depression: Findings from Two Monozygotic Twin Studies” (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti....

This video explores the concept of psychological programming—how we begin absorbing beliefs, behaviors, and emotional patterns from the earliest stages of life, even before birth. It explains how our environment, caregivers, and culture shape the way we see ourselves and the world, often without us realizing it.

Drawing on research from developmental psychology and neuroscience, the vlog highlights the impact of negative programming, such as limiting beliefs or emotional suppression, and how these early imprints can influence our relationships, self-worth, and decision-making well into adulthood.

It’s a thought-provoking look at how programming begins, why it matters, and how becoming aware of it is the first step toward rewriting the patterns that no longer serve us.

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Sameroff & Emde, 1989; Sroufe, 1996 https://psychcentral.com/blog/emotion...

This video unpacks the concept of emotional triggers—what they are, why they show up, and how they can actually guide us toward healing. Rather than viewing triggers as setbacks, the vlog reframes them as signals pointing to unresolved wounds or limiting beliefs that are ready to be addressed.

You’ll learn how being triggered can reveal areas where we feel unsafe, unseen, or unworthy—and how that awareness is the first step toward transformation. Backed by insights from psychology and mental health resources, the video encourages viewers to approach triggers with curiosity and compassion, not judgment.

It’s a powerful reminder that discomfort isn’t the enemy—it’s a messenger. And when we listen, we begin to heal.

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This video introduces Todd M. Dobson, the creator behind the message—sharing his personal journey, professional background, and the experiences that shaped his approach to healing and emotional growth. With a grounded, relatable style, Todd opens up about why he’s passionate about helping others and how his own path has equipped him to do so with empathy and insight.

It’s more than a biography—it’s a window into the heart of someone who’s walked the road, done the work, and now offers guidance from a place of authenticity. Whether you’re just beginning your healing journey or looking for deeper clarity, Todd’s story is an invitation to connect, reflect, and grow.