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A Trauma-Informed Future
As AI, workplace stress, and moral injury reshape our lives, we need a cohesive solution that will restore trust.
Trauma-informed care can't just live in theory or trainings anymore. It needs to be practical, actionable, and woven into everything we do—at work, at home, in our communities.
This podcast is for people who value trust and safety, who lead with humanity, and who want real strategies they can use in everyday life.
We're not here for more theory. We're here for real tools, honest conversations, and the kind of shifts that actually change how we show up.
When we show up, when we practice caring as the powerful skill it is, we don't just change individual interactions. We shift culture. We build the sustainable, equitable, and humane future we all deserve.
Because a trauma-informed future isn't just possible—it's already being built by people like you.
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A Trauma-Informed Future
Trauma-Informed Faith Based Communities with Candace Wallace
Many people turn to their faith communities to seek safety, connection, and support. Without a trauma-informed lens, well-intentioned practices can unintentionally cause harm or retraumatize. Host Katie Kurtz is joined by coach and consultant Candace Wallace as they explore the integration of trauma-informed practices within faith-based communities. With expertise drawn from her extensive background, Candace Wallace explores the dual nature of faith communities as havens of healing and potential harm, urging the necessity for accountability and compassion. If you're part of or curious about faith-based systems, this episode is an essential guide to embedding trauma-informed principles into your community's foundation.
Learn more about Candace:
Candace Wallace is a passionate coach and consultant with a proven track record in designing and leading public health strategies at the federal, state, and local levels. As the founder of Seeds of Life Consulting, she empowers and equips agencies—including faith-based institutions—to integrate trauma-informed care practices that foster resilience, healing, and equity within their communities. Recognized for her servant leadership and strategic expertise, Candace is a 2025 German Marshall Fund - Marshall Memorial Fellow and has been featured in esteemed publications, including the 2020 APHA and Case Western Reserve University’s Cancer Disparity Symposium.
Connect with Candace:
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/crusaderchic
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candace-l-wallace/
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