Keeping it Real on Purpose

If you struggle with trust, relationships, or feeling safe in your own body—this conversation will change how you see yourself.
In this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Edna White sits down with Sally Jones, child protection advocate and founder of SQS4KIDS, to break down the truth about trauma, self-trust, and emotional safety.
Sally shares how early childhood trauma impacts your nervous system, why your reactions are adaptations—not flaws—and how self-trust can be rebuilt over time.
This is not about “fixing yourself.” This is about learning what safety actually feels like—and building it from within.
In this episode, we cover:
How childhood trauma affects trust and relationships
Why you don’t have trust issues—you have safety wounds
The connection between nervous system regulation and healing
How to rebuild self-trust after trauma
Why healing is about safety—not strength
If you’ve ever felt like love had to be earned, endured, or survived—this episode is for you.

The Moment a Man Stops Hiding His Struggles — And What Faith Has to Do With It with Theodore Chestnutt
What happens when the mask of "having it all together" finally breaks? In this transformative episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, we sit down with Theodore Chestnutt to discuss the silent battles men face and the pivotal moment of choosing vulnerability over isolation. Theodore dives deep into the intersection of manhood and spirituality, exploring how faith provides a framework for healing rather than a reason to hide. This conversation moves past "survival thinking" to address the root of emotional suppression, offering a roadmap for men to reconcile their struggles with their strength. If you’ve been carrying the weight of expectations alone, this episode is a powerful call to step into the light of authenticity and reclaim your true identity.
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Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the "right" things—setting goals, working hard, staying disciplined—yet you still feel stuck in the same place?
In this enlightening episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, we sit down with Chris Wasko, an experienced energy healer, to pull back the curtain on the invisible barriers that keep us from our highest potential. We explore the profound connection between our energetic state and our ability to walk in our true purpose.
If you’ve been feeling drained, stagnant, or disconnected from your "why," this conversation will give you the tools to identify and clear the blocks that are keeping you from the life you were meant to lead.
In this episode, we explore:
Identifying Energy Blocks: How to recognize the physical and emotional signs that your energy is stagnant or trapped.
The Science and Soul of Healing: Bridging the gap between traditional personal growth and the subtle world of energy work.
From Burnout to Alignment: Why working harder isn’t the answer when your energy is misaligned.
Healing the Inner Critic: How past traumas and limiting beliefs manifest as "sludge" in your energetic field.
Daily Energy Hygiene: Simple, practical rituals to keep your vibration high and your focus sharp every single day.
About Chris Wasko: Chris Wasko is a dedicated energy healer and growth catalyst who helps high-achievers and seekers alike break through the invisible ceilings of their lives. By combining intuitive healing with grounded personal development, Chris helps his clients move from a state of "survival thinking" to a life of flow and clarity.

In this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Edna White speaks with Helen Glanville, CEO of Second Chance SA in Australia.
Helen shares a powerful story of resilience after losing her home in devastating bush fires and later facing the loss of her husband. Through grief, judgment, and rebuilding her life from the ground up, Helen discovered a deeper understanding of purpose and the courage it takes to start over.
This honest conversation explores how people rebuild identity, navigate loss, and continue forward even when life falls apart.
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In this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, trauma therapist Danniel Worthen Cullumber breaks down a hard truth—you can understand your trauma and still be living inside of it. Many high-functioning individuals appear strong, successful, and self-aware, but are quietly operating from patterns of self-abandonment.
This conversation dives into the difference between intellectual awareness and true healing, how trauma responses show up in relationships, work, and daily life, and why “being strong” can actually keep you stuck. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing the work but not seeing real change, this episode will challenge you to look deeper.
It’s not about knowing more—it’s about practicing differently.
If you’re ready to stop performing strength and start living in alignment, this is your next step.
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