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 Episode Summary:

In Part 7 of the Trauma-Informed Leadership Masterclass, Coach Liz Blanding shines a spotlight on what many leaders overlook: the critical role of self-care and nervous system regulation. Trauma-informed leadership starts with YOU. This episode dives into daily practices and micro-moments that restore balance, build resilience, and model healing in motion.

 Key Talking Points:

• Inner Work = Outer Impact: Over 75% of trauma-informed leadership is about self-regulation, self-awareness, and nervous system health.
  
  
• Accessible Self-Care for Leaders: Breathwork, herbal remedies, energy grounding, movement, meditation, journaling, and calming rituals.
  
  
• Leadership by Example: Regulated leaders create safe, emotionally attuned teams. Self-care is not a luxury—it’s a responsibility.
  
  
• Vagus Nerve Technique: A calming neck exercise that releases stress and enhances resilience.
  
  
• Closing Encouragement: True leadership starts with taking care of your own inner terrain first.

 Resources & Next Steps:

• Learn more about these techniques at OasisWellnessCtrs.com
  
  
• Register for the 3-hour Trauma-Informed Leadership Masterclass
  
  
• Enroll in the 9-week extended leadership coaching program
  
  
• Tune in next week for the final episode in this series!

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Remember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. 

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 Episode Summary:

In Part 6 of the Trauma-Informed Leadership Masterclass, Coach Liz Blanding shifts the focus from trauma awareness to practical implementation. Leaders will learn how to translate empathy into action by incorporating quick wins, structured check-ins, emotionally safe feedback, and long-term culture shifts—all designed to support healing, trust, and team resilience.

 Key Talking Points:

• Awareness is Just the Start: Action is the true transformation tool.
  
  
• Quick Wins to Start Now: Daily check-ins, emotional debriefs, coaching-based feedback, and flexible boundaries.
  
  
• Culture Building: Why consistent communication, trauma-aware hiring, and emotionally safe policies matter.
  
  
• The Power of Rhythm: Trauma doesn’t heal in chaos—it heals in safety, rhythm, and consistency.
  
  
• Holding Space, Not Control: Leaders don’t fix people—they model boundaries, emotional regulation, and trust.

 Resources & Next Steps:

• Learn more at OasisWellnessCtrs.com
  
  
• Register for the 3-hour Masterclass or the 9-week extended online leadership coaching program
  
  
• Tune in next week for Part 7 of the series!

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Remember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. 

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 Episode Summary:

In Part 5 of the Trauma-Informed Leadership Masterclass, Coach Liz Blanding explores how we move from fear-based control models to empowered, purpose-driven leadership. This episode is a deep dive into how trauma-informed leaders foster autonomy, accountability, and inner transformation—while equipping others to rise.

 Key Talking Points:

• Reclaiming Power: True trauma recovery means reclaiming your voice, your choices, and your power to lead from wholeness.
  
  
• Leadership That Uplifts: Purpose-driven leadership empowers rather than controls. It replaces fear with trust, rigidity with resilience, and performance obsession with meaningful connection.
  
  
• Equipping, Not Enabling: Trauma-informed leaders set high standards—but equip people with tools, trust, and encouragement to rise and meet them.
  
  
• Cultural Healing: When leadership transforms, so does the culture. Healing ripples from individuals to the entire organization.
  
  

 Resources & Next Steps:

• Learn more or register at OasisWellnessCtrs.com
  
  
• Join the 3-hour Trauma-Informed Leadership Masterclass
  
  
• Enroll in the 9-week extended leadership transformation program

Support the show

Remember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. 

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Episode Summary:

In Part 4 of the Trauma-Informed Leadership Masterclass Series, Coach Liz Blanding explores a topic often overlooked in professional development: organizational trauma. In this eye-opening episode, listeners will learn how trauma exists not just in people, but in systems and workplace cultures, and how it can be healed through trauma-informed leadership practices.

 Key Talking Points:

• Organizational Trauma Defined: Trauma isn’t just personal—it’s cultural and structural. It’s embedded in how an organization operates.
  
  
• Warning Signs of Workplace Trauma: Silence, high turnover, emotional outbursts, disengagement, or chronic micromanagement.
  
  
• Triggers in the Workplace: Unaddressed trauma leads to disproportionate emotional reactions—often misunderstood by untrained leaders.
  
  
• The Trauma-Informed Shift: Effective leaders ask, “What happened here?” instead of “What’s wrong with them?”
  
  
• How Organizations Begin to Heal: Consistency, clarity, empathy, and predictable leadership are the building blocks of healing organizational culture.

 Resources & Next Steps:

• Learn more at OasisWellnessCtrs.com
  
  
• Register for the 3-hour Masterclass or join our 9-week online leadership journey
• Tune in for Part 5 coming soon!

Support the show

Remember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. 

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 Episode Summary:

In Part 3 of the Trauma-Informed Leadership Masterclass, Coach Liz Blanding focuses on the mindset shifts necessary for trauma-informed leadership. This episode takes listeners deep into the role that beliefs—especially limiting ones rooted in trauma—play in a person’s leadership capacity and emotional recovery. Through the lens of Self-Determination Theory, Liz highlights how leaders can foster environments of autonomy, competence, and connection.

Key Talking Points:

• Limiting Beliefs from Trauma: “I’m not good enough.” “Success isn’t for people like me.” These narratives sabotage leadership and healing.
  
  
  
• Leadership Reflection: Are you leading from fear or vision? Burnout or belief?
  
  
  
• Self-Determination Theory: Unpacks the three core needs for psychological healing and growth: autonomy, competence, and relatedness.
  
  
  
• Empowered Leadership: Trauma-informed leaders create safe spaces for others to regain agency, confidence, and connection.

 Resources & Next Steps: Learn more at oasiswellnessctrs.com

• Join the 3-hour Masterclass or enroll in the 9-week extended online leadership program
  
  
• Stay tuned for Part 4 of the series!

Support the show

Remember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. 

Contact us at: 

[email protected]

https://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/about

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This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

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Episode Summary:

In Part 2 of the Trauma-Informed Leadership Masterclass series, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding dives into the critical connections between unresolved trauma, addiction patterns, relapse prevention, and emotional intelligence. This episode challenges leaders to look inward and recognize the subtle yet powerful ways trauma shapes behavior—and how self-awareness can be the greatest leadership tool of all.

 Key Talking Points:

• Addiction & Trauma: How addiction (to substances, habits, or success) often masks emotional wounds leaders carry.
• EQ & Leadership: The four key areas of Emotional Intelligence—self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and relationship management.
• Relapse Warning Signs: Avoiding hard conversations, controlling behaviors, burnout cycles, and emotional shutdown.
• Trauma-Informed Action: How recognizing these patterns can help leaders re-center and cultivate healthier environments.

 Resources & Next Steps:

• Explore coaching and training at oasiswellnessctrs.com
  
  
• Sign up for our 3-hour Masterclass or join our 9-week online leadership journey
  
  
• Stay tuned for Part 3 in the podcast series!

Support the show

Remember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. 

Contact us at: 

[email protected]

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Episode Summary:

In this powerful kickoff to our 8-part podcast series, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding introduces the foundational principles of trauma-informed leadership. With up to 80% of the population having experienced trauma, this episode breaks down why leadership today must shift to become more aware, responsive, and human-centered.

 Key Talking Points:
The Need for Awareness: 70-80% of individuals have experienced trauma; 20-30% are caring for someone with trauma.

• Types of Trauma: Understanding the differences between acute, chronic, and complex trauma—and how they affect the mind and body.
• Workplace Reactions: Fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses in professional environments.
• Leadership Gaps: How unprocessed trauma leads to miscommunication, burnout, low trust, and high turnover in teams.
• Building Safe Environments: Why awareness, empathy, and education lead to responsible, authentic leadership.
  
   Resources & Next Steps:
  
  
• Explore more at oasiswellnessctrs.com
  
  Interested in deeper training? Register for the 3-hour Trauma-Informed Leadership Masterclass or join our 9-week online leadership journey.

Support the show

Remember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. 

Contact us at: 

[email protected]

https://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/about

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This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.

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Episode Summary:

In this enlightening episode of the Get Trauma Informed Podcast, we sit down with Dr. James Chitwood to dive deep into the powerful intersection between trauma-informed care and organizational leadership. With decades of experience leading systems and shaping leaders, Dr. Chitwood shares practical strategies for building trauma-informed cultures, creating psychological safety, and redefining employee value.

 Key Topics Discussed:

• Why leadership alone isn't enough: Without foundational management systems, leadership falls flat.
  
  
  
• The hidden cost of poor communication: Up to 25% productivity loss comes from avoidable breakdowns.
  
  
  
• Psychological safety as a performance driver: Why listening without punishment builds loyalty.
  
  
  
• Treating employees like assets: Unleashing potential begins with investment and belief.
  
  
  
• How trauma survivors often become leaders driven to serve, not victims of their past.
  
  
  
• An introduction to the C-Suite for Christ movement and its growing national presence.

 Memorable Quotes:

“Undeveloped potential of people is the greatest asset in any organization.” 

– Dr. James Chitwood

“Trauma may build hyper-awareness, but it should never define your identity.” 

– Dr. James Chitwood

Resources + Links:

• 🌐 Connect with Dr. Chitwood: performanceculture.expert | drjameschitwood.com | LinkedIn

✝️ Interested in C-Suite for Christ (Chicago)? Reach out to Dr. Chitwood for involvement.

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Remember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. 

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Episode Summary:

In the final part of the “Functioning While Traumatized” mini-series, host Liz Blanding shares powerful insight into the emotional cycles of trauma and addiction—and how to begin breaking free.

You’ll learn about the biochemical patterns behind emotional cravings, the connection between trauma and addictive behaviors, and practical steps to shift from survival to true healing.

Liz also opens the door for listeners to become co-authors in the Pathway to Trauma Recovery anthology, encouraging others to transform their pain into purpose by sharing their journey.

 In This Episode:

• 0:07 – Recap of the “Functioning While Traumatized” series
  
  
  
• 2:53 – Addiction, emotional cycles, and biochemical reactions
  
  
  
• 8:08 – 7 powerful steps to break free from silent suffering
  
  
  
• 10:17 – Invitation to share your story in the upcoming anthology
  
  
  
• 11:21 – Liz’s personal journey and gratitude for community support
  
  
  

Key Takeaway:

Healing begins with awareness, support, and a willingness to face your pain with compassion. You are not alone—and your story has the power to help others.

Resources:

• Pathway to Trauma Recovery Program
  
  

Learn more about becoming a co-author in the Pathway to Trauma Recovery anthology

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Remember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. 

Contact us at: 

[email protected]

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Episode Summary:

In Part 2 of the “Functioning While Traumatized” mini-series, host Liz Blanding takes a deeper dive into the hidden costs of carrying unresolved trauma. From emotional distress to physical illness, from mental fog to broken relationships—this episode uncovers the real toll that trauma takes when it goes unaddressed.

You’ll also explore the reasons many of us hide our pain, and the danger of simply “getting by” without seeking true healing. This episode is a powerful reminder that recovery is not just possible—it’s necessary for a joyful and fulfilling life.

 In This Episode:

• 0:00 – Recap of Part 1 + overview of how trauma affects us
  
  
  
• 2:04 – Emotional, physical, cognitive, and relational impacts
  
  
  
• 8:59 – Why people hide their trauma: shame, fear, and stigma
  
  
  
• 13:39 – The dangerous consequences of “just getting by”
  
  
  
• 17:00 – A look ahead: Empowering pathways to recovery
  
  
  

 Key Takeaway:

You may look like you’re functioning—but unresolved trauma takes a toll on every area of life. It’s time to do more than survive. It’s time to heal.

Resources:

Join our support group or book a discovery session to begin your healing journey.

• Pathway to Trauma Recovery Support Program
  
  
  

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Remember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath.  Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility.  I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. 

Contact us at: 

[email protected]

https://www.skool.com/oasis-wellness-academy-3841/about

Disclaimer:
This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not therapy or clinical treatment. Please seek licensed support where appropriate.