A Trauma-Informed Future

Don't underestimate the benefits of applying trauma-informed care to your business. Embracing a trauma-informed approach can significantly enhance a business's client experience.  In today's episode of A Trauma-Informed Future podcast, host Katie Kurtz is in conversation with Theo Nash and Stephanie Bilinsky, trauma-informed entrepreneurs who are sharing how their focus on trauma-in...

Psychological safety is paramount in any environment, especially in the workplace, as it fosters a culture where individuals feel safe to express their thoughts, ideas, and concerns without fear of embarrassment, rejection, or retribution. This sense of security encourages collaboration, innovation, and learning, as team members are more likely to share creative solutions and admit mistakes that c...

Trust is not assumed, it’s built over time. Safety is contingent upon trust, so if we want to build and sustain healthy relationships, we must know how to build trust. In today’s episode of A Trauma-Informed Future podcast, host Katie Kurtz shares 4 practical ways to build trusting relationships with yourself and others.  These strategies not only promote trust within personal and professional rel...

Did you know that our nervous systems are mirrors? How we show up directly impacts the person or people around us. In this episode of A Trauma-Informed Future Podcast, host Katie Kurtz delves into the importance of understanding our nervous systems to practice trauma-informed care effectively. She explores the crucial role of co-regulation in building trust and ensuring safety. Katie outlines four...

Whether you work in the nonprofit, corporate, small business, or healthcare industries, data and quality improvement matter. But how can we use data and quality improvement measures to build trust and safety both within client AND employee experiences? On today's episode of A Trauma-Informed Future podcast, host Katie Kurtz is in conversation with Quality Improvement Specialist, Tristan Keela...

What comes to mind when you think of resilience? In this short and sweet episode of A Trauma-Informed Future podcast, host Katie Kurtz gets real about what resilience is, how we use it, and how we build it.  Katie opens up about her personal journey, sharing a life update on caregiving for her parents, her dad's recent passing and the emotional toll it has taken. This poignant narrative ancho...

Connection and building community are vital for any team, department, and organization.  It requires trust, fostering empathy, and promoting the well-being of all members. The intersection of trauma-informed care with community building is essential to effectively and inclusively connect.  But you don't need to know someone's trauma story to offer them trauma-informed care. In today&apos...

We shouldn't have to ever choose between a thriving, sustainable business and our mental health.  The emotional exertion that goes into being an entrepreneur can be isolating and exhausting. In today's episode of A Trauma-Informed Future podcast, host Katie Kurtz is in conversation with the Entrepreneur's Therapist, Shulamit Ber Levtov. The discussion highlights the lack of mental h...

When it comes to trauma there is a big difference between trauma therapy and trauma-informed care.  There are so many different types of treatment and healing modalities but what are they exactly? In today's episode of A Trauma-Informed Future Podcast, host Katie Kurtz is in conversation with trauma therapist Sarah O'Brien LCSW-S who helps us better understand the key difference between...

Trauma-informed care is essential in healthcare. Given the prevalence of trauma across diverse demographics, understanding and addressing trauma is vital for providing compassionate and effective care. In today's episode of A Trauma-Informed Future Podcast, host Katie Kurtz is sharing 5 key trauma-informed healthcare considerations. Traditional healthcare practices risk re-traumatizing indivi...

Trauma-informed care belongs everywhere but it especially belongs in healthcare. Not only should it be expectation but the standard of care.  So what does that look like in practice? In this week's episode of A Trauma-Informed Future podcast, host Katie Kurtz is in conversation with health equity activist and health informatics professional, Ebony Williams. Ebony shares her lived and learned...

We can't talk about trauma without talking about adverse childhood experiences or ACEs . It's a very popular study that was done almost 20 years ago and it's often a cornerstone of discussion around trauma and trauma-informed care. But how much is the ACE study benefitting us? And what about going beyond adverse childhood experiences and looking at adverse community environments as...

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 proc...

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 thr...

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. Kat...

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...

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 valida...

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 t...

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...

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...

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...

*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 th...

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...

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 sharin...

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...