Best Katie Kurtz Podcasts (2024)

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Creating Trauma-Informed Spaces with Frank Velásquez Jr. 26:39

1d ago26:39

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Are you ready for a masterclass in trauma-informed space holding? In this episode of When Bearing Witness, we are joined by Frank Velásquez Jr., founder of 4 the Hood and creator of the Ascending Leaders in Color Fellowship program. Frank pulls back the curtain on how he creates protected spaces for leaders of color to connect, grow, and authentica…

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Building Trauma-Informed Communities with Fihmiya Hamdan 48:09

17d ago48:09

48:09

Connection and building community are vital for any team, department, and organization. It requires trust, fostering empathy, and promoting the well-being of all members. The intersection of trauma-informed care with community building is essential to effectively and inclusively connect. But you don't need to know someone's trauma story to offer th…

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Lessons From a Social Justice-Driven Oral Historian with Cliff Mayotte 33:05

15d ago33:05

33:05

Cliff Mayotte, a seasoned oral historian and co-author of the book Say It Forward: A Guide to Social Justice Storytelling shares invaluable insights from his experiences as a social justice-centered storyteller. Cliff's journey began with a deep love for theater and a transformative encounter with Studs Terkel's oral histories, which ignited his pa…

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Sustaining a Business Without Compromising Mental Health with Shulamit Ber Levtov 56:22

22d ago56:22

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We shouldn't have to ever choose between a thriving, sustainable business and our mental health. The emotional exertion that goes into being an entrepreneur can be isolating and exhausting. In today's episode of A Trauma-Informed Future podcast, host Katie Kurtz is in conversation with the Entrepreneur's Therapist, Shulamit Ber Levtov. The discussi…

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Trauma Therapy vs. Trauma-Informed Care with Sarah O'Brien 1:00:20

1M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

When it comes to trauma there is a big difference between trauma therapy and trauma-informed care. There are so many different types of treatment and healing modalities but what are they exactly? In today's episode of A Trauma-Informed Future Podcast, host Katie Kurtz is in conversation with trauma therapist Sarah O'Brien LCSW-S who helps us better…

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Building an Inclusive and Values-Driven Brand with Crystal Whiteaker 23:34

30d ago23:34

23:34

In this episode, Crystal Whitaker, an inclusive branding and leadership development consultant, shares her insights on creating authentic, values-driven brands that foster a sense of belonging. Crystal delves into the fine line between intentional inclusion and performative actions, stressing the need for consistent, year-round efforts that go beyo…

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5 Trauma-Informed Healthcare Considerations 26:41

1M ago26:41

26:41

Trauma-informed care is essential in healthcare. Given the prevalence of trauma across diverse demographics, understanding and addressing trauma is vital for providing compassionate and effective care. In today's episode of A Trauma-Informed Future Podcast, host Katie Kurtz is sharing 5 key trauma-informed healthcare considerations. Traditional hea…

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Overcoming Fundraiser Fatigue with Micah James 25:34

1M ago25:34

25:34

Fundraising is a calling fueled by a passion for important causes. However, the weight of connecting resources to meet overwhelming needs can lead to burnout for even the most dedicated fundraisers. In this candid discussion, veteran fundraiser Micah James opens up about the unique stresses faced by those tasked with championing non-profit missions…

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Episode # 103: Heather Grow - Trauma Informed Educators Network Podcast 50:38

2M ago50:38

50:38

Heather Grow has been in education in some capacity for 15 years. She started subbing in college, became a teaching assistant for a K-2 SED classroom, and then was a 1:1 teaching assistant for a 5th-grade student before her current position as a teacher of physical educator. Grow has been in her current position for eight years and has always striv…

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Trauma-Informed Healthcare with Ebony Williams 55:36

2M ago55:36

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Trauma-informed care belongs everywhere but it especially belongs in healthcare. Not only should it be expectation but the standard of care. So what does that look like in practice? In this week's episode of A Trauma-Informed Future podcast, host Katie Kurtz is in conversation with health equity activist and health informatics professional, Ebony W…

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Episode #102: Dr. Larissa Rector - Trauma Informed Educators Network Podcast 42:00

2M ago42:00

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Dr. Larissa Rector has worked in education for more than 16 years. She has a PhD in Literacy Studies and Research and currently works at Tennessee Tech University, where she teaches graduate-level research courses. She also owns a nonprofit organization called Snug as a Bug Foundation and is a huge advocate for struggling students and helping to mi…

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Exploring Storyteller Self-Care with Liz Jackson 28:37

2M ago28:37

28:37

As a development director at NAMI, Liz Jackson is immersed in the powerful and often painful stories of those impacted by mental illness. In this episode, she shares her journey of learning the critical importance of self-care for storytellers bearing witness to trauma. Liz openly discusses the warning signs that she was approaching burnout early i…

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Beyond Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) with Dr. Amy King 54:58

2M ago54:58

54:58

We can't talk about trauma without talking about adverse childhood experiences or ACEs . It's a very popular study that was done almost 20 years ago and it's often a cornerstone of discussion around trauma and trauma-informed care. But how much is the ACE study benefitting us? And what about going beyond adverse childhood experiences and looking at…

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Emotionally Health Activism with Jonathan Walton 35:08

2M ago35:08

35:08

In the first episode of our special series on mental health in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we discuss maintaining emotional health while continuing your activism. Many activists burn out quickly due to compassion fatigue, secondary traumatic stress, and a lack of emotional self-care. In this episode, Jonathan Walton opens up about his o…

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Body Scan Meditation for Storyteller Wellness With Carol Flanagan 19:02

2M ago19:02

19:02

Carol will guide us through a 20-minute body scan meditation. The body scan is a practice of systematically bringing gentle attention to each part of the body. It helps us become more present and aware of the physical sensations we often ignore or tune out. With this awareness, we can release areas of tightness or tension. Before you press play, fi…

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The Essentials of Trauma-Informed Self-Care 27:33

2M ago27:33

27:33

You are really good at offering trauma-informed care to others, but how are you at offering that same care to yourself? In today's episode of A Trauma-Informed Future podcast, host Katie Kurtz is reviewing 6 essential elements of trauma-informed self-care. Learn about the bidirectional nature of trauma-informed care, emphasizing the importance of i…

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The Importance of Co-Regulation with Shelby Leigh 52:49

3M ago52:49

52:49

We are hearing more and more about the importance of understanding our nervous system and its relationship to our health, mental health and well-being. But how often are we learning about the importance of co-regulation as a part of nervous system care? In today's episode, host Katie Kurtz is in conversation with guest Shelby Leigh peeling back the…

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Human-Centered AI and Data with Meena Das 33:16

3M ago33:16

33:16

AI has seemed to blow in like a tornado this past year. The rapid development of AI has brought both excitement and concerns around potential biases and inequities. In this episode, data equity expert Meena discusses why we need to be intentional about centering humans and promoting inclusivity as AI becomes more ubiquitous. Meena emphasizes that d…

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Episode 101: Julia Chambers - Trauma Informed Educators Network Podcast 47:08

3M ago47:08

47:08

Julia Chambers integrates all of the skills she acquired over the course of 3 master's degrees in art history, museum studies and public art studies, museum directorships, consulting projects, not-for-profit board leadership, world travel, and being a mother to 3 delightful young men into running Mimbleball -- which turned out to be precisely the s…

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When Telling Your Story with Marti Statler 24:44

3M ago24:44

24:44

Giving voice to our stories, especially the painful chapters, can be a daunting yet profoundly healing journey. Many of us hold back, grappling with self-doubt and the fear of revisiting trauma. However, as Marti Statler, CEO of Rebel Queen Books, passionately shares, bravely articulating your narrative through writing can be a transformative act o…

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Episode #100: The Author Team - Trauma Informed Educators Network Podcast 1:37:28

3M ago1:37:28

1:37:28

Mathew Portell, Dr. Tyisha Noise, Ingrid Cockhren, Julie Kurtz, and Dr. Julie Nicholson, our author team, experts in psychology, education, leadership/administration, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), have come together to support and strategize mitigating school stress by co-authoring a book for Harvard Education Press, which wil…

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Episode #99: Dr. Katie Lohmiller & Halley Gruber - Trauma Informed Educators Network Podcast 50:37

4M ago50:37

50:37

Katie and Halley, sisters and co-workers, partner with the Neurosequential Network in coordinating the NME Trainer Program and are co-directors of a non-profit organization called Educational Access Group. Halley is a former teacher. Katie hails from the public health sector, and their work supports schools, educators, and youth-serving organizatio…

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Healing Portals, Leadership Edges & Life Updates 35:02

4M ago35:02

35:02

In this season three finale episode of "A Trauma-Informed Future", host Katie Kurtz shares a personal glimpse into her own healing journey and also shares some life updates. Katie speaks candidly about the trials she's faced, from embracing a new chapter in her life to shouldering the weight of uncontrollable events, all the while maintaining her f…

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Unconditional Love As A Principle of Trauma-Informed Care, with Rev. Sanghoon Yoo 27:01

4M ago27:01

27:01

Reverend Sanghoon Yoo has walked an incredible journey - from a social worker dealing with trauma and crisis to becoming a pastor and experiencing his own period of trauma and burnout. This led him to the trauma-informed care movement over a decade ago. In this episode Rev. Yoo shares how principles of unconditional love and creating a "community o…

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Episode #98: Dr. Tyisha Noise - Trauma Informed Educators Network 1:01:08

4M ago1:01:08

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Dr. Tyisha J Noise has approximately 24 years supporting, nurturing and creating success with underserved populations from coast to coast in both nonprofit and educational settings. Dr. Noise has served as a special and general education teacher, high school administrator and middle school principal. She has extensive experience building systems to…

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How Trauma Healing Improves Leadership with Kelly Campbell 50:39

4M ago50:39

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What does healing your trauma have to do with leadership...everything. In this episode of "A Trauma-Informed Future," host Katie Kurtz is in conversation with trauma-informed leadership coach and author, Kelly Campbell, a visionary in trauma conscious leadership. We unpack why true leadership means embracing vulnerability and integrating healing as…

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Promoting Collaboration & Co-Creation 17:23

4M ago17:23

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In this episode of "A Trauma-Informed Future," our host Katie Kurtz delves into how we can promote collaboration and co-creation when we allow consent and choice to flow through everything we do. She emphasizes the importance of infusing consent and choice into all aspects of communication, relationship building, and decision-making, highlighting t…

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Why Trauma-Informed Language Matters With Cody Hays 35:07

4M ago35:07

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The way we communicate about traumatic experiences matters deeply. This episode dives into the importance of using trauma-informed language with nonprofit marketing expert Cody Hays. The discussion explores how word choices can inadvertently re-traumatize individuals or marginalized groups. Cody shares strategies for communicating about sensitive t…

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Episode #97: Bethany Hill - Trauma Informed Educators Network Podcast 50:00

4M ago50:00

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Bethany has been an educator for 27 years. She taught kindergarten, first, second, and third grades and also served as an academic/instructional coach. Bethany spend 12 years serving as a building administrator-7 years as an assistant principal and 5 years as principal. For the last three years, she has been mentoring program specialist at Arch For…

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Understanding Somatics with Jess Jackson 1:03:27

4M ago1:03:27

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Have you been hearing the word 'somatic' a lot but not quite sure what it all means? In today's episode of " A Trauma-Informed Future," host Katie Kurtz is in conversation with guest Jess Jackson where they get real and discuss all things somatics. The conversation embraces the broader understanding of the term "somatic," emphasizing that healing c…

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Fostering Agency & Autonomy 23:45

5M ago23:45

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In this episode of "A Trauma-Informed Future," host Katie Kurtz dives into the crucial connection between choice and consent in trauma-informed care. She emphasizes the necessity of providing individuals with choices to consent to, to promote self-determination, autonomy, and agency. Katie shares examples of how to effectively incorporate choice in…

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The Complexities of Cross-Cultural Storytelling with Christy Kern 43:59

5M ago43:59

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The most compelling yet exploitative stories often caricature complex experiences. When we know better, we can do better. Ethical storytellers build connections and go deeper into issues. They leave room for nuance, get permission, and make sure stories enlighten people rather than just expose them. The result? Story owners are dignified and respec…

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Coaching vs. Counseling with Julie Parker 47:52

5M ago47:52

47:52

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between coaching and counseling? In today's conversation, Katie is delving into this topic with seasoned coach and trained therapist, Julie Parker. The rapid growth of the coaching industry brings with it a concern for the lack of adequate training for those holding space for trauma. We discuss the nuan…

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Infusing Consent into Everyday Practice 28:49

5M ago28:49

28:49

In this episode of "A Trauma-Informed Future" with your host Katie Kurtz, we delve into one of the core elements of a trauma-informed care practice: consent. Katie breaks down the meaning of consent, its significance in trauma-informed care, and how it can be integrated into everyday life. She discusses various types of consent, essential elements …

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Informed Consent Conversations with Diana Farias Heinrich 39:19

5M ago39:19

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When it comes to nonprofit marketing, personal stories are powerful. But we need to be careful—not every story is ours to tell. Diana Farias Heinrich, founder of Habrá Marketing, joins us on the podcast to tell us how she learned this the hard way when a story she shared had unexpected consequences for the young woman involved. Motivated by this ey…

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Episode #96: Ginger Healy - Trauma Informed Educators Network Podcast 47:31

5M ago47:31

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Ginger Healy, MSW, LCSW, is a clinical social worker. She has worked as a child abuse investigator, hospital social worker, social service supervisor at an international adoption agency, and school therapist. She is currently the director of programs for the Attachment & Trauma Network. She co-anchors the podcast "Regulated and Relational" and spea…

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The Power of Language with Rachel Archambault 51:16

5M ago51:16

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*Content Warning: In this episode, Rachel shares her lived experience of surviving a mass shooting incident. Please honor yourself as you engage with this episode. Our words matter. And when it comes to trauma-informed care, it is one of our most accessible things to begin shifting. In today's episode, Katie's in conversation with guest Rachel Arch…

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Creating a Culture of Consent with Zabie Yamasaki 54:31

6M ago54:31

54:31

There are survivors among us. Underreported statistics show that someone in the United States experiences sexual violence every 68 seconds (source: RAINN). We can no longer assume survivors are in the minority when we know it is the majority of us. With knowing this reality, how can we focus on creating spaces that promote healing for us all? In to…

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Episode #95: Kris Jenkins - Trauma Informed Educators Network Podcast 50:08

6M ago50:08

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Kris Jenkins has taught our youngest and most vulnerable learners for almost all of her forty years in education! A heart-wrenching trauma early in her young life led to a lifetime of ripples in giving back to other children and their families. Kris wholeheartedly believes that children must feel loved, nurtured, safe, and supported before true lea…

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5 Reasons To Prioritize Trauma-Informed Care 23:21

6M ago23:21

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If we know how pervasive and insidious trauma is, then why wouldn't we want to ensure we are utilizing an approach that minimizes harm as much as possible? If we know that trauma is our bodies doing exactly what they are meant to do to keep us safe, then why wouldn't we utilize an approach that reconnects us back to our sense of safety and care? In…

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The Brilliant Body: Unpacking Trauma and Its Impact with Katie Kurtz 43:56

6M ago43:56

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In this interview with trauma expert Katie Kurtz, listeners can expect to come away with an expanded understanding of trauma and what it means to operate through a trauma-informed lens. Katie provides clarity around key trauma definitions and outlines competencies ranging from basic awareness to active trauma responsiveness, empowering listeners to…

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Maria’s Journey to Trauma-Informed Storytelling with Rain Bennett 39:51

6M ago39:51

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In the inaugural episode of her "When Bearing Witness" podcast, host Maria Bryan is interviewed by veteran podcaster Rain about becoming a trauma-informed storyteller. Listeners can expect to learn Maria's origin story of arriving at this work after a student asked a pivotal question about incorporating trauma-informed practices into nonprofit stor…

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Episode #94: Dr. Julie Nicholson & Julie Kurtz - #TIENetworkCast 52:24

7M ago52:24

52:24

Dr. Julie Nicholson- For as long as she can remember, she had an insatiable thirst for learning. She always sought knowledge with a passion, whether it’s new ideas, skills, or technologies. This drive to learn and make a positive impact on a large scale has fueled over two decades of leadership and social impact work. Julie holds a Ph.D. in Educati…

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Holding the Vision for A Trauma-Informed Future 28:06

7M ago28:06

28:06

If we want to create a trauma-informed future, we have to hold the vision...together. In the season two finale of A Trauma-Informed Future podcast, host Katie Kurtz reflects on the past year, expresses gratitude to the listeners and guests, and shares highlights of the most popular episodes. She emphasizes the importance of trauma-informed care as …

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Episode #93: Mathew Portell - Trauma Informed Educators Network Podcast 42:28

7M ago42:28

42:28

Hey, hey, hey! Mathew Portell, founder of TIENetwork and podcasting pro, is BACK! After taking a little breather, he's ready to dish out the hottest updates and have a chatty catch-up with his #TIENetworkCast listeners! And guess what? It's his first solo gig on the podcast! So, let's show some love to this work and join in on the livestream.…

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The Intersection Between Trauma & Business with Nicole Lewis-Keeber 53:49

7M ago53:49

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We can’t separate the personal from the professional, and why should we? In today’s episode, Katie is in conversation with The Business Therapist Nicole Lewis-Keeber who helps us better understand the profound connection between our emotional well-being and our business endeavors. She shares insights on the unique relationship between trauma and en…

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Decolonizing Coaching with Shirin Eskandani 54:32

8M ago54:32

54:32

Trauma-informed care is both an individual and collective approach. It is about going within to shift not only how we see but relate to ourselves and others. It’s about embracing our wholeness. But what if our wholeness includes identities and cultures that have been intentionally marginalized and colonized? In today's episode, Katie is in conversa…

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The Important Role of Supervision with Sas Petherick 56:43

8M ago56:43

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As human care professionals, we usually focus our time on delivering services, promoting our services and maintaining a business. But there is one key element that is essential to your profession that often goes missing. That element is the role of supervision. In today's episode, Katie is in conversation with master coach and her own supervisor, S…

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The Trailer 1:16

8M ago1:16

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Welcome to The When Bearing Witness Podcast! This is an invitation to explore trauma-informed storytelling, a safe and healthy process of gathering and telling difficult stories. Join me as I engage in thought-provoking conversations with trauma-informed experts and social-good storytellers coming together to shape the intersection of trauma-inform…

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Practicing the Pause-A Trauma-Informed Micropractice 3:54

8M ago3:54

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This is a pause week on the podcast as Katie gets ready to celebrate her wedding! Instead of a full episode, today is more of a reminder and invitation for all of us to practice the pause. Practicing the pause is a way for us to literally press pause and slow things down. In a culture of unnecessary urgency and being surrounded by our own stress an…

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