21/01/2025
🎙️ Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Breaking the Cycle of TraumaIn this powerful reel from the Olympic Mindset Podcast, host Dominic Broad sits down with the inspirational Fatima Whitbread to unpack the long-lasting impact of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) on children in the care system.💬 Fatima shares her heart-wrenching story of how she mothered other children in care, often leaving her exhausted and falling asleep in class. These children, often labeled as "naughty," are, in reality, navigating deep trauma. Shockingly, only 30% of children in care make it to further education.💡 Dominic sheds light on the devastating outcomes for those who experience 4 or more ACEs, including:Increased risk of smoking 🚬Substance abuse struggles 💊Higher likelihood of cancer and heart disease ❤️🩹Elevated su***de rates 💔But there’s hope. With awareness, support, and resilience, cycles can be broken.✨ Fatima’s journey proves that trauma doesn’t have to define your future.🎧 Listen to the full episode to hear how Fatima turned her adversity into triumph and learn how we can better support vulnerable children.👉 Click the link in bio to listen now!