By Lee Cordell
Welcome to Becoming Trauma Informed- The podcast where Dr. Lee and TLC bring you expert advice and strategies to understand what trauma is, how it affects our daily lives, and what we can do about
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In this episode adapted from Dr. Lee's latest live in our Becoming Trauma Informed Facebook Group, Dr. Lee reflects on the lessons learned from running the Institute over the past three years, celebrating its anniversary.
Key insights include the importance of understanding and maintaining personal capacity, the significance of boundaries, and the necessity of focusing on what is within one’s sphere of influence. The discussion also covers how small, consistent steps can lead to significant impacts, the importance of receiving support and working within a community, and the concept of sufficiency and reciprocity in relationships, particularly in business and personal life.
Through the episode, Lee showcases how things can get much better than one might think possible by making aligned choices and understanding one's boundaries and needs.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:39 The Importance of Capacity and Integrity
01:09 Internal and External Alignment
02:36 Understanding and Setting Boundaries
08:19 The Power of Small Actions
14:21 The Necessity of Community and Support
21:11 Reciprocity and Sufficiency in Relationships
27:32 Understanding the Root of Unmet Needs
28:49 Personal Struggles and Health Challenges
29:52 Realizing the Need for Self-Care
32:40 Setting Boundaries and Prioritizing Needs
34:30 The Impact of Boundaries on Relationships
36:35 Lessons in Reciprocity and Sufficiency
38:21 Navigating Emotional Challenges
46:30 Invitation to Join the Journey
50:04 Gratitude and Future Outlook
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Links from today's show--
Join Brittany's Facebook Group (and get decluttering workshop updates) HERE
Tune in to Girl Boss Red Flags Podcast HERE
Book a Healing Centered Biz Exploration Call with Team ITPS HERE
In this engaging episode, Dr. Lee & TLC welcome Brittany Bowman, Simplicity & Clarity Strategist, who shares her personal and professional journey of learning to balance mentorship and personal values in entrepreneurship.
The episode highlights the risks of harm and re-traumatization in business settings, and the necessity of creating psychologically safe environments.
Brittany delves into the importance of trusting intuition, making informed decisions, and allowing clients to discover their unique paths.
She also previews an exciting upcoming decluttering workshop in the Institute's Trauma Club space.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:14 Brittany's Role and Expertise
05:20 Hiding in Business Due to Trauma
16:10 Navigating Entrepreneurship and Intuition
28:04 The Importance of Regulated Pace in Business
40:28 Challenges of Paid Mentorship Programs
50:52 Owning Mistakes and Embracing Vulnerability
51:37 Balancing Multiple Roles and Responsibilities
53:21 Embodying Values in Business Practices
58:40 The Importance of Choice in Mentorship
01:02:20 Addressing Unfulfilled Promises
01:04:52 Curiosity and Questioning in Mentorship
01:09:54 The Impact of Trauma-Informed Coaching
01:20:14 Creating Psychological Safety in Business and Personal Life
01:33:27 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Workshop
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In this solo episode, Dr. Lee discusses the four main ways trauma manifests in professional life, particularly for those transitioning to entrepreneurship. She shares insights from the launch of Healing Centered Business School and emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in business ownership.
Key topics include the 'fight' response and its impact on business, avoidance behaviors, people-pleasing tendencies, and the 'fright, fade, faint' response. Dr.
Lee also highlights the upcoming workshop on transitioning from traditional professional employment world into entrepreneurship and invites listeners to join for deeper learning and support.
00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Episode
01:05 Launching Healing Centered Business School
03:25 The Four Main Ways Trauma Shows Up in Business
05:26 Fight Energy- For vs. Against.
11:42 Flight and Avoidance in our Work
15:24 People Pleasing and the Fawn Response
24:34 Fright, Fade, and Faint Responses
32:05 Invitation to Join Healing Centered Business School
33:30 Upcoming Episodes and Conclusion
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In this episode, TLC & Dr. Lee address their seven-week hiatus, sharing the unexpected challenges that affected their schedule.
They provide an in-depth discussion on communication issues, personal growth, and team changes that occurred during the summer.
Highlighting their own journey of overcoming a miscommunication and learning to set boundaries, they emphasize the importance of capacity management and how their experiences have shaped the launch of their new program, the Healing Centered Business School.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back
01:16 Coping with COVID and Summer Chaos
03:18 Team Changes and Unexpected Challenges
05:09 The Anatomy of a Fight
07:28 Cowboy Up: The Burden of Unspoken Expectations
10:55 Breaking the Cycle of Codependency
28:12 Redefining Sacrifice in Relationships
35:59 Emotional Support and Letting Go
37:18 Trauma Patterns in Relationships
38:12 Research on Fights and Personal Attacks
39:32 Character Descriptions and Trauma Sensitivity
40:54 Self-Fulfilling Prophecies and Narcissistic Behavior
45:25 Personal Growth and Self-Realization
47:22 Reconnecting and Business Reflections
48:55 Defining Roles and Responsibilities
53:16 Vision and Strategy in Business
58:08 Healing Centered Business School
01:04:16 Final Thoughts and Invitation
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In this week's episode, TLC & Dr. Lee discuss a recent two-hour conversation they had focused on the concepts of internalizing and externalizing emotions.
They explore how these 2 categories of emotional reactions impact communication, especially during times of dysregulation.
They also talk about personal experiences in learning how to stop reacting, the societal judgements around emotional expression, and the harmful effects of both internalizing and externalizing.
The episode serves as a prelude to next week's episode, "The Anatomy of a Fight", and emphasizes the importance of healthy emotional expression and self-awareness. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own tendencies and practice curiosity instead of self-judgment.
00:00 Introduction and Unexpected Conversations
01:16 Understanding Internalizing vs. Externalizing
02:17 Personal Experiences with Externalizing
03:40 The Harm of Suppressing Emotions
06:37 The Aftermath of Emotional Responses
07:59 Practicing Healthy Emotional Expression
12:20 Invitation to Self-Reflection
14:25 Conclusion and Teasers for Next Episode
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In this episode, TLC & Dr. Lee delve into the sensitive issues of domestic and sexual violence, highlighting statistical data, historical contexts, and personal stories.
They explore the 'Man vs. Bear' meme to draw parallels with deeper societal issues surrounding trauma and safety.
The discussion extends to the emotional challenges men face, comparing it with the 'Woman vs. Tree' meme, emphasizing the need for emotional regulation and understanding inherited trauma.
The importance of acknowledging and validating personal experiences is stressed, encouraging listeners to seek help, validate their feelings, and understand the significance of safety and being heard for overall well-being.
00:00 Introduction and Content Warning
00:59 Man vs. Bear: The Meme Explained
03:18 The False Dichotomy of Either/Or Questions
05:09 Personal Experiences and Research Insights
06:59 Statistics and Contextual Analysis
10:50 Historical and Societal Perspectives
13:25 The Reality of Domestic and Interpersonal Violence
15:52 Gender, Race, and Perceptions of Threat
22:13 Unreported Crimes and Statistical Challenges
31:04 Sexual Violence and Societal Norms
38:04 The Alpha Male Myth
38:48 Personal Stories and Peer Pressure
40:41 Objectification and Self-Worth
42:28 Emotional Safety and Vulnerability
44:24 The Impact of Social Conditioning
58:48 Generational Trauma and Domestic Violence
01:09:48 Emotional Validation and Support
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In this episode, Dr. Lee & TLC dive into the history of trauma and how it's been studied over time.
They discuss early historical accounts mentioning trauma's effects on soldiers, the emergence of "railway spine" in the 1880s as one of the first recognitions of psychological trauma, and Freud's controversial work on hysteria and abuse in the late 19th century.
The conversation sheds light on the evolving definition of trauma and how certain harmful experiences have been historically overlooked.
Key takeaways:
Join Dr. Lee and TLC for an enlightening expedition into the history of trauma!
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In this candid episode, Dr. Lee & TLC discuss the challenges of starting a podcast, focusing on authentic speech, self-perception, and the impact of trauma on behavior and resilience.
They explore societal pressures, particularly for men and people of color in business, and the importance of mastering skills and overcoming obstacles.
Through personal anecdotes, highlight the value of learning from failure and achieving self-acceptance. They encourage listeners to embrace spontaneity, let go of perfectionism, and experiment without fear.
Dr. Lee & TLC also share details surrounding 'Trauma Club' and the Trauma Sensitive Business Foundations course as valuable resources for personal growth and support.
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Get ready for an insightful, passionate adventure in Season 5 of "Becoming Trauma Informed"!
This season, Dr. Lee is joined by her historian husband TLC as her new co-host!
With the addition of TLC's extensive knowledge, you'll gain eye-opening perspectives on societal patterns repeating throughout history. And with Dr. Lee's clinical expertise, those insights will tie meaningfully to our modern understanding of trauma, relationships, hurt, and healing.
Brace for frank discussions analyzing why damaging cycles persist - and more crucially, how to proactively break them using the wisdom of the past.
They'll dive into often overlooked experiences like the traumatic realities men face today, the trauma of parenting.
And prepare to be riveted as this couple models how divergent truths can unite, not through debate, but through deeper understanding.
Whether unpacking broad trends through an evidence-based lens or exploring beautiful human nuances, one thing's certain: This season will create safer spaces for the conversations we need.
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Hey there friend!
Have you missed our BRI episodes? If so, we've got some REALLY exciting news for you.
Tune in to listen in on a special live Dr. Lee did this week to learn more about how we're bringing this podcast back in an even bigger and better way!
And you can check out our Full Capacity event we mention here: Institutefortrauma.com/FullCapacity
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