Mental Health Advocacy and Embracing Authenticity: From Social Work to Sheep Farming

In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia' for Mental Health Awareness Month, host Alycia Anderson welcomes Kellie Burke, a social worker and expert in trauma-informed leadership. Kellie shares her journey from aspiring nun to social work with a focus on mental health advocacy. She explains trauma-informed leadership, which acknowledges the personal histories that individuals bring to the workplace and focuses on creating a psychologically safe environment. The conversation also covers the impact of workplace bullying and the importance of modeling positive behaviors. The episode concludes with a unique insight into Kellie's hobby of sheep farming and beekeeping, highlighting its positive effects on mental health. Join Alycia and Kellie for an enlightening discussion on fostering empathy, curiosity, and well-being in both personal and professional spaces.

Episode Guide

00:00 Introduction to Pushing Forward with Alycia

00:25 Welcoming Kellie Burke: A Mental Health Advocate

01:50 Kellie's Journey to Social Work

06:15 Understanding Trauma-Informed Leadership

11:56 The Importance of Empathy in Leadership

21:13 Addressing Workplace Bullying

30:02 Sheep Farming and Beekeeping: A Personal Touch

32:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

A Quote from Kellie

“It's important for us to model and ripple the positive. We need it more than ever because those reverberations help mitigate the negative stuff that's out there.” ~ Kellie Burke

Key Topics at a Glance

🌱 Embracing Purpose and Overcoming Adversity

⛪️ From Aspiring Nun to Social Worker: A Unique Journey

🤝 Empathy in Leadership: Balancing Accountability and Understanding

💔 The Reality of Trauma-Informed Leadership

🌟 The Power of Authenticity at Work: Be Yourself and Inspire Others

🏫 Why Does Work Sometimes Feel like High School?

✊ Standing Up Against Workplace Bullying: A Powerful New Attitude

🧠 Empathy & Curiosity: The Ultimate Leadership Tools

🧘‍♀️ Nurturing Mental Health Beyond the Workplace

🐑 Boost Your Day: Take Meetings With Lambs

🔍 Curiosity Kills Judgment

Connect with Kellie Burke

Kellie's LinkedIn Profile

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