A Trauma-Informed Future

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...

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...

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 understan...

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 benefi...

 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 neuroscienc...

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...

How do we create a trauma-informed future if we don’t know who to trust or better yet, know how to trust ourselves? In today’s episode, I am delighted to be in conversation with my colleague and trauma-informed trail blazer, Julie Johnson.  Julie is the co-founder of the Integrate Network, a Learning & UX Designer and one of my favorite humans to co-create a trauma-informed vision with.  Julie...

We talk a lot about the importance of personal boundaries but how often are you assessing, communicating and leading within your professional boundaries?  In today’s episode, Katie is discussing the topic of setting professional boundaries and how it is an essential trauma-informed practice.  You need to be able to understand your capacity as a professional in order to set those boundaries.   This...

Have you heard of the concept of big T and little t trauma?  In this episode, Katie is going to break down what this concept means and why it exists. She is then going to share why she no longer believes in or teaches this concept.  This episode invites us to embrace nuance to honor the varying impact levels of trauma while simulataneously understanding how hierarchy promotes more exclusion. Kick...

The fitness and wellness industries are rapidly growing and now more than ever does trauma-informed care need to be at the forefront. On today’s episode, Katie is joined by trauma-informed fitness trainer and wellness coach, Laura Thomas. In their conversation, they discuss the history of the fitness and wellness industry and shared desire to shift the narrative so that the future of fitness is tr...

Considering a trauma-informed workshop, training or certification? In this epsisode, Katie outlines 5 key areas you should be asking questions about in order to help you discern which trainer and training is best for YOU.  She reviews key yellow and green flags when exploring the best options for trauma-informed trainings. Whether you are beginning or seeking continuing education, this helpful pod...

In order to create a trauma-informed future, we need to create a just and equitable one. We can't have one without the other. In this episode, Katie is in conversation with racial equity coach and consultant Annie Gichuru. They discuss the intersectionality of trauma-informed care and racial equity and justice work, and although they are not the same, they're both rooted in social justic...

Have you ever wanted an inside peek at a trauma-informed business? The door is open, c'mon in! In this episode, Katie invites you to look at how she has spent the last 7 years building a trauma-informed business. She shares the back story behind how her business did not start off trauma-informed and what she did to transform it into a fully functioning social impact venture.  Katie discusses...

Our words matter. It is usually through our words, copy, and content that people are first introduced to who we are, what we do, and what we stand for.  In today’s episode, host Katie Kurtz speaks with guest Natalie Topalian about the power of copy and content writing and how to apply trauma-informed care practices to your business.  Natalie shares with us her 4 C’s of ethical copy and several pra...

Talking about safety is a big and multi-faceted conversation. This podcast episode is specifically starting the conversation on the topic of safety within the context of trauma-informed care. We are discussing safety as a non-binary, dynamic, and somatic felt sense. Therefore, it is important to note that safety is not always necessary in some spaces and that discomfort, unease, etc. are sometimes...

In today’s episode, host Katie Kurtz speaks with guest Crystal Whiteaker about the inextricable connection between inclusion and trauma informed care. They discuss the impact of trauma on individuals and organizations, the need for brave leadership, and the power of aligning core values in creating a trauma-informed future. Show Notes: katie-kurtz.com/podcast/valuing-inclusion-with-crystal-whiteak...

In today’s episode, Katie explores what it means to become trauma-informed in everyday life and emphasizes the importance of personal attunement, choice, and consent. The episode provides practical tools, resources, and insights for professionals and individuals seeking to integrate trauma-informed care into their personal and professional lives. Say ‘hello’ on Instagram or LinkedIn Catch up on po...

In this debut episode of the podcast, Katie emphasizes the importance of creating a trauma-informed future by honoring the origins of trauma-informed care and recognizing the complexity of human experiences and identities. She discusses the nervous system's response to trauma, the origins of trauma-informed care, and her goal to have meaningful conversations about trauma-informed care and its...

In this episode of "A Trauma-Informed Future," Katie explores the concept of Trauma-Informed Care and its impact on personal and professional lives. She discusses the development of Trauma-Informed Care, its key principles, and how it is being applied in various industries beyond mental health care. Say ‘hello’ on Instagram or LinkedIn Catch up on podcast episodes FREE Guide: Talking Thr...

In today’s episode, Katie discusses the ubiquity of trauma and the need for trauma-informed care in various professions and industries. She emphasizes the importance of adopting trauma-informed approaches, promoting safety, trust-building, and honoring the humanity of individuals, to create a future that prioritizes healing and resilience for all. Say ‘hello’ on Instagram or LinkedIn Catch up on p...

Content Warning (CW): Katie shares personal stories involving mentions of houselessness, mental illness, assault and suicide. Please honor yourself and skip this episode if you need to.  In this episode, Katie shares her personal journey of reclaiming trauma-informed care. From her own healing journey to becoming a coach and launching her business, she discusses the impact of adverse childhood exp...

A Trauma-Informed Future is the podcast that helps us envision how we can create a trauma-informed future for us all.  Hosted by Katie Kurtz , subject matter expert and professional trainer who believes in honoring the origins of this approach by ushering it into the future in a way that is inclusive, doable and non-negotiable.  Because we deserve spaces, leaders and cultures that honor our full h...