From Childhood Trauma To Saving Lives: A Story Of Purpose And Overcoming Adversity With Ilyas Muhammad - Season #2 Episode #8

“What made me the officer, detective, and investigator that I am today – it was the trauma that I had yesterday.” – Ilyas Muhammad

How has trauma affected you? Ilyas Muhammad, a detective and law enforcement officer, joins the show to share a glimpse into his trauma-filled childhood and how it led him to where he is today. He gives a really inspiring account of being able to save people from situations he or his mother had to endure when he was young.

Ilyas’ perspective on dealing with a rough past and turning it around in a way that blesses others will bring hope and light to the darkest corners of the world. Listen in to hear how he has handled the darker topics with his own children and how he recommends parents and teachers handle all kinds of situations from sleepovers to online predators.

We discuss how to educate children about potential dangers without causing them to live in fear. You will also get to hear how important the role of a teacher can be when it comes to children dealing with domestic abuse at home. Hearing the insight Ilyas brings and the first-hand account of both what he went through personally and also what he has had to deal with in his law enforcement career is eye-opening and incredibly important – so be sure to listen and share this episode with a friend!

Listen To The Full Episode on Overcoming Trauma and Adversity, Here:

**CONTENT WARNING** Please note that this episode contains descriptions of violence and domestic abuse that some people may find disturbing. Substance abuse is also discussed.

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Shareable Quotes:

“For me it was different, if we brought someone in that was a woman, I saw my mother. So for me, the outlook on law enforcement was totally different. I think that’s what made me the officer, detective, and investigator that I am today – it was the trauma that I had yesterday.” – Ilyas Muhammad

“Doctors work HARD to save lives, criminals work just as hard as they do at doing bad things.” – Ilyas Muhammad

“We don’t want our kids to walk around fearful, but we do want them to be aware.” – Miranda Mathis

Take Action:

Have “soft eyes” and be on the lookout for changes in students and children.

Create a safe word or phrase for your family (and keep it a secret).

Keep up-to-date on technology so you can better understand the dangers your kids are up against.

Thank you so much for listening to the show! We want to hear from you if you are interested in a certain topic or even if you want to join us on the podcast. Please reach out to Miranda via email or through the website if you have suggestions, feedback, or interest in being on the show.

Last season was filled with so many great conversations that gave us important insight into all kinds of safety and learning scenarios. This second season, we hope to bring more of that!

Be sure to check out last season’s episodes if you haven’t already (Start here!) and follow along on Instagram to get more updates in the coming months!

Please Note:

This podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional legal, health, or safety advice.

Please use discretion when acting on information on this show. Know your own situation may be different from the scenarios discussed on this show, so all advice or insight may not be applicable to your situation.

All guest’s views are their own and may not reflect the views of Miranda Mathis or MSquared Books.