Breaking Cycles: Trauma, Wellness, and Financial Freedom

10/07/2025 51 min
Breaking Cycles: Trauma, Wellness, and Financial Freedom

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Episode Synopsis

Ras Asan converses with Yelita Watson, founder of Watson Community Health Center, and Dr. Cassandra Shepard from Xavier University, discussing trauma’s impact on the Black community. Yelita shares expanding her health centers, inspired by her father’s service. They explore intergenerational trauma’s effects on mental and financial health, including post-traumatic slave disorder and epigenetics. Solutions include therapy, self-care, community building, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. Dr. Shepard urges support for Black-owned businesses and culture, while Yelita stresses education and relationships for financial freedom.

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