The Trigger and The Truth
Welcome to The Trigger and The Truth—a transformative podcast and healing platform created to explore the breakdowns in our most meaningful relationships and the unspoken truths behind them. Hosted by mental health advocate Tina White, this space offers real conversations, raw storytelling, and expe...
Recent Episodes
The Avoidant: When Silence Speaks Louder Than Words
“An Open Letter to Our Fathers” Father’s Day Tribute | The Trigger and The Truth
She Smiled, Then Stabbed Me In The Back: WITH A KNIFE
The First Wound Was Silence: A Truth About Trauma and Protection
Energy Vampires: Healing from the People Who Leave You Drained
Trafficked By Blood: A Road Trip, a Wheel Well, and Betrayal
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Recent Blog Posts
Boundaries & Self-Worth: Stop Shrinking to Keep the Peace That’s Cost…
“Every time you betray yourself to make someone else comfortable, you teach your nervous system that your peace doesn’t matter.” Let’s be real.Boundaries are not about pushing people away.They’re about pulling your…
Emotional Mastery: The Power Move That Heals You and Elevates Everyth…
“We don’t rise by emotion alone—we rise by mastering the emotions that once ran our lives.” Let’s talk about it. Too many of us were raised on emotional survival, not emotional intelligence.We know how to shut dow…
Therapy & Self-Discovery: Learning to Sit With the Mirror, Not Just t…
“The biggest plot twist of my life? Realizing I needed therapy not because I was broken—but because I was tired of pretending I wasn’t.” Therapy isn’t for the weak—it’s for the warrior who’s final…
About the Host
Tina White
Entrepreneur | Author | Mental Health Advocate
Tina White is a truthteller, trauma disruptor, and the unapologetic voice behind The Trigger and The Truth podcast—a healing platform where pain meets purpose and storytelling becomes therapy. A native of South Jamaica, Queens, Tina brings over two decades of lived and professional experience navigating complex relationships, systemic grief, generational trauma, and emotional survival.
Her own journey—through loss, poverty, sexual assault, fractured family ties, and the residual impact of the crack era—fuels her commitment to helping others find clarity and healing. With deep roots in community advocacy, mental wellness, and transformation, Tina creates a safe, judgment-free space where guests and listeners alike can unpack emotional triggers and uncover the truths buried beneath them.
As the founder of several wellness and justice-centered initiatives, Tina is more than a podcast host—she’s a cultural voice for the unheard, a catalyst for deep healing, and a mentor for those finally ready to face their past and reclaim their peace.
Whether she’s guiding a raw conversation on grief, interviewing a mental health expert, or dropping therapeutic gems solo, Tina shows up fully—real, rooted, and ready to break generational cycles with truth and tenderness.