Surviving Deep Trauma to Delivering 5 Tedx Talks | Elayna Fernandez #social333podcast #41 In this moving and empowering episode of the Social 333 Podcast, host Chris D. Bentley welcomes Elayna Fernández, founder of The Positive MOM®, global keynote speaker, author, and survivor of profound trauma. From childhood abuse to navigating the darkest valleys of motherhood and entrepreneurship, Elayna has transformed her pain into a global purpose—delivering five TEDx talks and empowering others to heal through storytelling. Whether you’re healing from your past or striving for a more authentic future, this episode offers a rare and honest look at resilience, faith, and the power of self-love. ✅ Surviving abuse and trauma with strength ✅ How motherhood became her mission ✅ Healing techniques that actually work ✅ Her path to 5 TEDx talks and global impact ✅ Using AI for emotional clarity (yes, really!) ✅ Winning the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award 🎯 If you’re looking for courage to turn pain into power, this one is unmissable. 📌 CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro 00:08 – Meet Elayna Fernandez 00:37 – From entrepreneur to speaker: Elayna’s journey 03:05 – Overcoming trauma and early life challenges 09:00 – Spirituality, trauma loops, and self-reflection 11:34 – What healing looks like in real life 17:40 – Breaking the negative self-talk loop 20:52 – Using ChatGPT and AI to process emotion 23:30 – Becoming a TEDx speaker (x5!) 30:02 – Receiving the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award 31:50 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find Elayna 🔔 Subscribe for more real conversations with changemakers and visionaries. 📣 Share this with someone who needs to know they are not alone.
