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Trauma, Advocacy, and Reclaiming Your Truth: A Conversation with Zeke Thomas
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When nobody believes you, sometimes you have to get on that rooftop and make them hear you. That's exactly what Zeke Thomas did when he shared his sexual assault story on Good Morning America at 27 years old, becoming one of few Black men to publicly speak about such trauma.
The talented DJ, producer, and champagne entrepreneur joins me in the passenger seat for a deeply moving conversation about healing, authenticity, and finding your voice when society tries to silence you. As the son of NBA legend Isaiah Thomas, Zeke navigates fame's double-edged sword while creating his own legacy through advocacy and music.
"Average isn't even enough. You can go higher," Zeke shares, reflecting on his journey from rock bottom—battling substance abuse and processing trauma—to reclaiming his life through innovative treatments like ketamine therapy. His candid revelations about creating chosen family and resisting the pressure to compromise his identity will resonate with anyone who's struggled to belong without losing themselves.
We discuss the intersection of race, sexuality, and mental health with refreshing honesty, challenging the stereotypes that claim "strong Black men" can't be vulnerable or that authenticity somehow diminishes their masculinity. "It takes a champion to live in their truth," Zeke declares, reframing vulnerability as the ultimate strength.
Ready for laughs, tears, and transformative wisdom? This episode delivers powerful insights about slowing down, appreciating life's journey, and affirming your worth every day. Subscribe now and remember Zeke's powerful mantra: "I am somebody. I am Black. I am somebody. I am Black and I love me."
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Chapters
1. Trauma, Advocacy, and Reclaiming Your Truth: A Conversation with Zeke Thomas (00:00:00)
2. Welcome to In the Passenger Seat (00:00:52)
3. Meet Zeke Thomas: DJ and Advocate (00:03:15)
4. Overcoming Sexual Trauma and Assault (00:10:44)
5. Finding Strength in Identity and Truth (00:23:32)
6. Healing Through Therapy and Music (00:31:38)
7. Living Authentically and Finding Your Tribe (00:40:25)
8. Quick-Fire Game and Final Motivation (00:49:10)
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