Become A Trauma Informed Coach
Are you a coach who's afraid to use the "T" word (Trauma) on your calls? Or you that trauma is a thing, that it happens, but not much more (because you’re not sure if you want to know more)? If any of this resonates (or you just want to know more about how, as coaches, we can support clients carrying trauma), this podcast is for you. Bringing our lack of understanding into the light is necessary to support ourselves—and clients—during calls. Now coach, I am NOT HERE to induce fear or paralysis in your coaching—bleh. I am here to help you 1) see what you’re potentially not seeing, 2) reaffirm 10000% that you absolutely can do something about it, and 3) reinforce the notion that we all start somewhere (it’s ok to be where you’re at right now)! There is SO MUCH you can do to support clients carrying trauma—as well as understanding the limitations we have as coaches—so that they can receive the care they are in search of. I believe that being Trauma-Informed is an Essential Standard of Care for every coach in the coaching industry. I have a vision of every coach being Trauma-Informed.
Become A Trauma Informed Coach
Post Stroke Survival: Emily McPhie's Path from Surviving to Thriving
Emily's Journey: Thriving After Stroke and Inspiring Change in Trauma-Informed Coaching
In this podcast episode, we meet Emily, an inspiring guest whose personal story of surviving a stroke at the young age of 18 has deeply influenced her path in the trauma-informed coaching field. Emily shares how her journey began as a coaching client and evolved into a passion for learning and becoming a trauma informed coach. Emily discusses her profound experiences and challenges as a stroke survivor, including her struggles with aphasia, recovery milestones, and ongoing efforts to communicate better. Her commitment to helping others is evidenced through her YouTube channel and advocacy work to support stroke survivors and their caregivers and friends. The episode explores Emily's vision of thriving beyond survival and fostering resilience and understanding in the stroke survivor community.
01:41 Meet Emily: Fun Facts and Personal Interests
03:32 Emily's Stroke Survivor Story
04:17 The Journey of Recovery and Coaching
08:23 Advocacy and Future Plans for Stroke Survivors
13:50 Navigating Life After a Stroke
22:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Lindsay’s current program offerings:
- Looking for a new career as a Certified Trauma-Informed Coach? It’s time to Become a Trauma-Informed Coach. Learn more about Lindsay's life coach certification here. Next round starts September, 2025!
- Are you already a Certified Coach looking to deepen your skillset by Becoming Trauma-Informed, with a spiritual twist? Click here to see if Lindsay's Advanced Intuitive Trauma Certification for Coaches is a fit for you. Our next round will begin September, 2025.
- Want a certification above + PRIVATE MENTORSHIP from yours truly? I have limited spaced available. Apply here.
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Find me on Instagram : @lindsaypoelmancoaching
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Your host, certified life coach Lindsay Poelman started her journey of intentional healing started when she learned that her husband had been lying to her about pornography use for a greater part of their marriage. After processing and accepting her circumstance more fully, she found coaching—which propelled her into a forward focused state of ...