April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

This is a time to raise awareness—but also to deepen our understanding.

So much of what we are seeing today is connected to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the lasting effects of toxic stress.

This is not just about behavior.

This is not just about mental health.

This is about the brain, the body, and long-term health.

And while this is a serious conversation…

it is also a message of hope.

Because healing is possible.

Awareness matters.

And prevention begins with understanding.

In this episode of The Root Podcast, I’m speaking directly to parents, caregivers, and communities—

inviting reflection, compassion, and action.

💛 If this message resonates, I also invite you to support the Hardwired to Heal™ initiative during The Amazing Give.

Because together, we can bring awareness and tools to the communities that need them most.

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As we reflect on Good Friday and celebrate the hope of Easter Sunday, this episode is a heartfelt dedication to a life that embodied love, justice, and reconciliation.

“Awareness is a powerful tool—and the beginning of change and healing.”

There are people whose lives radiate light—people worth knowing because of the good they bring into the world. Dr. John Perkins was one of those people. A profound revelation in my own journey, his life became a living example of what it means to walk in purpose, love deeply, and serve others selflessly.

At 95 years old, on March 13, 2026, Dr. Perkins transitioned from this earthly life into his eternal reward. His legacy, however, continues—impacting hearts, shaping communities, and calling us higher.

His life was not without hardship. He endured deep pain, discrimination, and brutality—yet chose love over retaliation. He chose to be a peacemaker. He chose purpose.

His message was clear and powerful:

“Love is the final fight.”

Through his work in reconciliation, relocation, and redistribution, he showed us a pathway toward unity—reminding us that we are one blood, one body, uniquely created, yet deeply connected.

In this episode, we reflect on:

• The power of awareness as the first step toward healing
• The biological and emotional impact of toxic stress and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
• The role of love—not just as a feeling, but as an action
• How we, as individuals and communities, can become part of the solution

At Grace To Overcome, Inc. (G2O), through the Hardwired to Heal™ initiative, we are committed to breaking the silence around toxic stress and empowering communities through education, awareness, and action.

Because love isn’t passive.

Love is intentional.

Love is transformative.

And as Dr. Perkins showed us—

Love is how we heal. Love is how we unite. Love is the final fight.

✨ Take a moment to reflect, share, and continue the ripple of love in your own life and community.

In this episode of The Root Podcast, Pamela Hawkins introduces the Hardwired to Heal™ Public Health Awareness Initiative. Drawing from the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress, Pamela explores how early adversity can affect brain development, stress regulation, and long-term health. But this conversation is not about fear—it is about hope. Learn how practical daily practices—Eat, Hydrate, Breathe, Move, Rest, and Feel—can support regulation, resilience, and healing.