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A Trauma-Informed Future
The podcast that educates, energizes and enables us to envision how we can co-create an inclusive and adaptable 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 to live, work, learn, and exist in spaces, leaders and cultures that honor our full humanity.
A Trauma-Informed Future podcast is for anyone who wants to access safety, build trust and foster belonging in the spaces they exist in.
Join Katie and guests each week as they explore all things to do with trauma-informed care to make it understandable and integrative through inspiring conversations and practical education.
A trauma-informed future happens when we come together to create it-join us!
This podcast is produced and edited by Jennie Kerns. For more information on Jennie, visit: www.jenniekerns.com
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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