Episode Title: Unmasking the Bruises - Healing After the Hurt with Author & Advocate Brandie Maddox Guest: Brandie Maddox, HR Leader • Trauma Survivor • Community Advocate • Author of After the Bruises Fade Host: Tammy Winstead Podcast: Unmasking the Heart for Change Theme: Domestic Violence Awareness & HealingEpisode Summary: In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Tammy sits down with Brandie Maddox, a trauma survivor and HR professional whose courage to speak out has inspired countless others to begin their healing journeys. Through her book After the Bruises Fade, Brandi opens up about surviving abuse, reclaiming her voice, and learning that healing doesn’t begin with perfection—it begins with honesty.Together, Tammy and Brandie explore what it means to rebuild after trauma, the myths surrounding healing, and how compassion and leadership rooted in humanity can shift entire workplace cultures. This episode will move you, challenge you, and remind you that silence doesn’t bring peace—truth does.Key Takeaways: 💜 Healing isn’t linear—it’s layered, uncomfortable, and deeply human. 💜 Real strength is allowing yourself to break, feel, rest, and rebuild. 💜 Forgiveness isn’t the finish line—it’s a daily choice toward peace. 💜 Leadership rooted in empathy and authenticity changes lives. 💜 Sometimes the most powerful gift we can give is our presence.Mentioned in this Episode:After the Bruises Fade by Brandie MaddoxFamilies in Transition (Domestic Violence Shelter)Workforce Development Board – creating opportunities for healing and purposeACE Scores (Adverse Childhood Experiences)Employee Assistance Programs and mental health in the workplaceConnect with Brandi: 📚 Order After the Bruises Fade 🏡 Support Families in Transition —  domestic violence shelterConnect with the Show: 💬 Facebook & Instagram: @UnmaskingChange 🎙 Share your story or apply to be a guest → Guest Application ⭐ Don’t forget to subscribe, rate & review — every share helps another heart find us.

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