Episode 7

“An Open Letter to Our Fathers” Father’s Day Tribute | The Trigger and The Truth

Episode Title: An Open Letter to Our Fathers

*Bonus Father’s Day Episode | The Trigger and The Truth with Tina White

🔊 Episode Summary:

In this special Father’s Day bonus episode of The Trigger and The Truth, host Tina White delivers a heartfelt open letter to the men who’ve shaped, supported, and stood in the gap. From faithful fathers to quiet protectors, to the flawed but still fighting—this tribute is for every man who has dared to love, protect, and provide in a world that rarely gives them grace.

Tina also shares a deeply personal message to her big brother Manny, a man who’s been her rock through grief, transition, and turmoil. This episode is a reminder that fatherhood isn’t just about DNA—it’s about presence, consistency, and love that stands tall even when words fall short.

🧠 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

  • A raw and real love letter to Black fathers and father figures
  • The duality of Father’s Day: celebration and grief
  • A powerful tribute to Tina’s big brother, Manny—aka Uncle Kat
  • Reflections on fatherhood, emotional safety, and the power of showing up
  • A call to give fathers their flowers while they can still smell them

❤️ Key Quote:

"When this family turned their backs, Manny stood ten toes down. And I don’t think he understands how much that meant to me." —Tina White

📞 Call to Action:

If a father, big brother, mentor, or protector has held you down through the highs and lows—tell them.

Tag them, call them, write to them, or share this episode with them.

Let’s make honoring our men a habit—not just a holiday.

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About the Podcast

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About your host

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Tina White

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.