Episode 6

She Smiled, Then Stabbed Me In The Back: WITH A KNIFE

Title: She Smiled, Then Stabbed Me In The Back: WITH A KNIFE

Host: Tina White

Podcast: The Trigger and The Truth

Description:

In this emotionally raw episode, Tina White returns with a story that hits home for many—what happens when the person you trusted the most turns out to be your biggest betrayal. In She Smiled, Then Stabbed Me In The Back, Tina unpacks the pain of losing a friend who once felt like family and how she fought to protect her spirit in the aftermath.

Friendship betrayal cuts deep because it often comes without warning and from those we’ve shared our most vulnerable moments with. This episode explores the journey of healing after emotional ambush, recognizing red flags, and learning how to rebuild your confidence, boundaries, and belief in genuine connection.

If you’ve ever been betrayed, blindsided, or emotionally discarded by someone you called a friend, this episode is your invitation to feel seen, validated, and stronger than ever.

💡 In This Episode, Tina Explores:

  • The emotional impact of fake friendships
  • How betrayal can shatter your trust—but not your worth
  • Signs someone was never truly for you
  • The difference between revenge and release
  • Why reclaiming your peace is the ultimate act of power

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

  • The Trigger and The Truth Healing Journal (Coming Soon)
  • Tools for identifying emotional manipulation and codependent patterns
  • Guest application: thetriggerandthetruth.com/guest

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Tag us @TheTriggerAndTheTruth and share your story using #TheTriggerAndTheTruth.

Have you ever felt betrayed by a “friend”? How did you rebuild your confidence and protect your spirit?

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Fake Love, Real Wounds

Why You Can’t Miss This Episode: Heartbreaking confession: A close friend—an older sister figure—stabbed Tina. Literally. Her story proves even the deepest attacks can lead to profound healing. Red flags decoded: Learn how hidden resentment and trauma manifest in loved ones—and how to spot it before it cuts deep. Mirror of pain: Sometimes betrayal isn’t a plot—it’s a reflection. Discover how other people’s wounds can find home in your soul. Healing WITHOUT erasing: Tina reveals how she forgave not to forget, but to reclaim herself. Power of boundaries: Learn why not everyone is kin and how to protect your energy with strength, not guilt. CALL TO ACTION Listener challenge: Reflect: Has someone “smiled, then stabbed you in the back”? Journal: Notice the warning signs you ignored. Share: Use #HiddenHateHealing and tag us. Let’s turn betrayal into community support. Don’t just survive betrayal—grow through it. 👉 Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts. Let’s dismantle hidden hate together.

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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.