MEDIA
MEDIA
Embodied Racial Healing
January 19, 2021
Nicole Brown Faulknor, author, therapist, TEAO Founder, and trauma survivor, and Jenn Turner, co-founder of CFTE (Centre for Trauma and Embodiment) have an important conversation about what intergenerational racial trauma healing can look like from a body-first perspective.
Stories of Resilience + Challenge in WOKE WO/MEN
February 26, 2021
Nicole gracefully shares her story and dives deep into the topics of intergenerational trauma, abuse, and more as part of this Black History Month virtual event. It was a night of stories, music, spoken word, dance, advocacy + celebration.
CCAWR Black History Month Virtual Launch Event
January 31, 2021
To kickstart Black History Month 2021, The Caribbean Canadian Association of Waterloo Region initiated this incredible virtual event to showcase black community groups and resources that can benefit the African, Black, and Caribbean communities within Waterloo Region. Some of the categories of resources include mental and physical health, financial literacy, legal support, entrepreneurship, and education. Nicole's segment is called "Why Trauma in Black Communities 'H.I.T.' so Differently & Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique" and can be seen at 3:13:00. Make sure to check out the many other incredible Black communities leaders who are featured in this video too.
The Nikki Clarke Show
April 2023
In April 2023, Nicole Brown Faulknor was featured on The Nikki Clarke Show, which was broadcast across multiple major platforms, including Afroglobal TV and Jaundoo Radio. During the interview, she discussed trauma, healing, and TEAO Canada's specialized approach to mental health support. This feature firmly positioned TEAO within culturally relevant, Black-led media spaces. Ultimately, the broadcast helped amplify the organization's visibility and message of inclusive, community-focused healing.
Rogers TV #Trending Interview
2022
TEAO Canada was featured in a community television interview on Rogers TV’s #Trending in 2022. This broadcast segment provided a valuable platform to share the organization's grassroots work, mission, and community impact with a broader local audience. By utilizing community television, TEAO effectively raised awareness about its vital mental health resources.
Let’s Talk About Trauma Podcast
February 2023
Nicole Brown Faulknor appeared on the Let’s Talk About Trauma podcast in February 2023 to discuss somatic healing and systemic impacts on mental health. The episode focused heavily on the concept of embodiment and exploring how trauma manifests directly within the physical body. This appearance perfectly highlighted TEAO’s unique clinical positioning, which combines a body-first methodology with a systemic lens. It served as an engaging, educational resource for listeners looking to understand trauma beyond traditional talk therapy.
She Is Your Neighbour
2024
In 2024, TEAO Canada was involved in “She Is Your Neighbour,” a impactful short documentary focused on domestic violence awareness and survivor storytelling. In the film, Nicole Brown Faulknor is shown recording a podcast and consulting with the Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region. This involvement strongly aligns TEAO with high-level advocacy, systemic education, and narrative change work. By participating in this project, the organization helped shine a vital light on the intersections of community shelter support and trauma-informed care.