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Episode 91: How to Trust Yourself Again as a Leader


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Episode Summary

Most men aren’t broken—they’re carrying weight they never unpacked.

In this episode, Coach Mo sits down with trauma-informed coach Ronald Roseboro to expose the hidden layers of trauma, silence, and identity that many high-performing men carry. From father absence to emotional suppression, this conversation goes straight at the root of why leaders struggle with self-trust, burnout, and emotional control under pressure.

Ronald breaks down how unhealed trauma shows up in decision-making, relationships, and leadership—and why ignoring the “internal check engine light” only makes things worse. This episode challenges the stigma around vulnerability and offers a real path forward: rebuild trust within yourself, brick by brick.

If you’ve been pushing through while something feels off… this one will land.

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Key Takeaways

  • “If it’s hysterical, it’s historical.”
    Your reactions aren’t random—they’re tied to unresolved experiences you haven’t processed. 
  • The Check Engine Light Never Lies
    Ignoring internal signals (stress, anger, fatigue) doesn’t fix the issue—it compounds it. 
  • High Performers Mask Trauma Well
    Success doesn’t mean alignment. Many leaders are winning externally but leaking internally. 
  • You Can’t Man Up If You Don’t Speak Up
    Silence isn’t strength—it’s suppression. And suppression always shows up somewhere. 
  • Rebuild, Don’t Run
    The answer isn’t escape. It’s rebuilding your identity and self-trust from the ground up.
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Let's Think About It PodcastBy Morice Mabry | Executive Coach | Leadership Development