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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.
For more information visit: Katie-Kurtz.com
Episodes
64 episodes
Trauma-Informed Gun Violence Prevention
Content Warning (CW): This episode centers the discussion of gun violence and explicit mentions mass shootings. Please be mindful as you listen and provide this content warning when sharing. I didn’t want to reco...
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Season 8
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Episode 63
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Trauma-Informed Storytelling with Maria Bryan
Have you ever sat through a nonprofit fundraising gala and felt your stomach drop as the lights dimmed for yet another emotionally devastating video? You're not alone. And according to trauma-informed storyteller Maria Bryan, there'...
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Season 8
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Episode 62
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Who Cares?
Welcome back to a new season of A Trauma-Informed Future! After a restorative pause, Katie is offering transparent updates about the behind-the-scenes shifts that have unfolded since the last episode. Acknowledging the deep distrust sh...
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Season 8
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Episode 61
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The Neuroscience of Trust
When people feel truly seen, heard, and valued, their nervous systems shift from protection to connection. As humans, our deepest drive is to feel safe—and that sense of safety is shaped by our internal physiological state, governed by the auto...
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Season 8
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Episode 60
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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 consul...
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Season 7
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Episode 59
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Trauma-Informed Human Resources with Stephanie Lemek
Still think trauma isn’t relevant to your work? Recent populations studies have shown that virtually all people have or will experience trauma in their lifetime. Whether it’s your employees, customers, or clients, individuals have experienced s...
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Season 7
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Episode 58
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The Business of Trauma-Informed Care with Angela Johnson
What if the traditional way of doing business is no longer the way forward? What if people and profit could coexist without extraction or harm? Today's guest, Angela Johnson had these questions and set out on a journey to research how thi...
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Season 7
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Episode 57
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The Power of Peer Support with Caroline Brunne
In today's episode of A Trauma-Informed Future podcast, host Katie Kurtz invites Caroline Brunne, a distinguished trauma survivor coach and breath work facilitator to discuss the powerful role of peer support. Caroline shares her compelling jou...
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Season 7
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Episode 56
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Solidarity & Entrepreneurship with Tristan Katz
How do we meet the moment while also running a business? In this episode of A Trauma-Informed Future Podcast, host Katie Kurtz explores the intersection of trauma-informed care, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and effective marketing and business practices...
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Season 7
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Episode 55
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Trauma-Informed Town Hall
Trauma-informed care holds profound importance but is currently facing significant challenges. At its core, trauma-informed care is meant to be inclusive, compassionate, and universally applicable, addressing the needs of all individuals withou...
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Season 7
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Episode 54
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The World Is On Fire...But You Don't Need To Be
In the face of overlapping social, economic, and cultural crises, many of us are carrying the weight of collective trauma, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. But even amidst the chaos, we don’t have to be consumed by the flames. This...
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Season 7
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Episode 53
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Acknowledging Collective Trauma
That palpable feeling of exhaustion, looming uncertainties, mounting moral injury, fast pace demoralization unfolding on our screens and in our streets. It's not an overreaction, it's collective trauma. Let's name a thing a thing and begin to l...
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Season 7
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Episode 52
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A Call for Courage
In this season finale episode, we are having a community meeting to compassionately and courageusly look at the choices we have to make in the coming weeks, months, and years. We are standing at the threshold of opportunity to open to lead our ...
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Season 6
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Episode 51
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Leading During Dysregulating Times
The current tumultuous socio-political climate impacts all of us, no matter where we live. In this episode of A Trauma-Informed Future podcast, host Katie Kurtz provides practical and tangible practices that not only can be implemented immediat...
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Season 6
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Episode 50
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Trauma-Informed Policy with Jesse Kohler
If we want to live in healthy, resilient communities, we need to be thinking about who we are electing and what policies they are moving forward to make that possible. A trauma-informed future is possible and we need to be thinking about ...
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Season 6
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Episode 49
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Neurodiversity Affirming Care with Tahlee Rouillon
What may be traumatic for me, may not be traumatic for you. But that doesn't mean my lived experience isn't real or valid. Because we each have unique nervous systems. We also have unique brains. Neurodiversity is becoming a more popular topic ...
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Season 5
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Episode 48
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Trauma is Political
Whether we like to admit it or not, trauma is inherently political. The policies and decisions made by governing bodies can significantly influence the prevalence and impact of trauma in different communities. In this episode of A Trauma-Inform...
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Season 5
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Episode 47
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Trauma-Informed Marketing with Theo Nash & Stephanie Bilinsky
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, hos...
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Season 5
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Episode 46
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Exploring Psychological Safety with Debra Cady
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 45
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45:49
4 Ways to Build Trust
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 44
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5 Trauma-Informed Tools For Co-Regulation
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 sys...
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Season 4
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Episode 43
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19:51
Building Trust Through Trauma-Informed Data Practices with Tristan Keelan
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 expe...
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Season 5
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Episode 42
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54:38
Let's Get Real About Resilience
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 person...
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Season 5
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Episode 41
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Building Trauma-Informed Communities with Fihmiya Hamdan
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 40
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48:09
Sustaining a Business Without Compromising Mental Health with Shulamit Ber Levtov
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 p...
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Season 4
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Episode 39
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