A Trauma-Informed Future

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 including ourselves as caregivers in the process.  This episode is packed with i...

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 layers on why feeling safe and connected through co-regulation isn't a lux...

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 focus on healing and leadership. Katie reflects on the transformative n...

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 a journey, not just for ourselves, but for our organizations. Kelly gives...

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 the need for active listening and validation.  Katie shares tools for co-cr...

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 can transcend traditional practices but still requ...

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 into various contexts. She highlights the importance of clear expectations, a...

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 nuances of the coaching profession, the critical distinctions between coaching and ...

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 to ensuring consent is centered in your communications and offers practica...

*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 Archambault where they dive deep into the power of language in tr...

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 today’s episode, Katie is in conversation with her dear colleague Zabie Yamasaki. In t...

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 today's episode, Katie is sharing five reasons why we need to prior...

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 a capacity-building and healing-informed approach rooted in social justice frameworks...

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 entrepreneurship, including ways past patterns can echo through professional interacti...

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 conversation with coach and trainer, Shirin Eskandani about how trauma-informed care and...

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, Sas Petherick. Sas helps us better understand the difference between supervisio...

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 and witnessing collective trauma, we can all benefit from this practice. In this invit...

 Our bodies are brilliant and they are designed to keep us safe and to protect us so that we survive every day. So how often are we listening to the wisdom of our bodies? And more importantly, how do we even know how to listen, especially if we've experienced trauma or toxic stress? In this episode, Katie is in conversation with her colleague and friend Alyssa Chang on how to make neuroscience more approachable so we can find ...

It's almost become hyperbolic to talk about the times we are in. “These times” encompassing these intensified few years including the historical traumas of a global pandemic, wars, genocide, human rights violations, and more. There are so many events and environments both globally and in our own backyard that are inducing trauma and toxic stress both on an individual and collective level. In today’s episode, I am acknowledging...