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
Episodes
56 episodes
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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Trauma Therapy vs. Trauma-Informed Care with Sarah O'Brien
When it comes to trauma there is a big difference between trauma therapy and trauma-informed care. There are so many different types of treatment and healing modalities but what are they exactly? In today's episode of A Trauma-Informed Fu...
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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5 Trauma-Informed Healthcare Considerations
Trauma-informed care is essential in healthcare. Given the prevalence of trauma across diverse demographics, understanding and addressing trauma is vital for providing compassionate and effective care. In today's episode of A Trauma-Informed Fu...
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Season 4
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Episode 37
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Trauma-Informed Healthcare with Ebony Williams
Trauma-informed care belongs everywhere but it especially belongs in healthcare. Not only should it be expectation but the standard of care. So what does that look like in practice? In this week's episode of A Trauma-Informed Future podca...
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Season 4
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Episode 36
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Beyond Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) with Dr. Amy King
We can't talk about trauma without talking about adverse childhood experiences or ACEs . It's a very popular study that was done almost 20 years ago and it's often a cornerstone of discussion around trauma and trauma-informed care. But how much...
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Season 4
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Episode 35
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The Essentials of Trauma-Informed Self-Care
You are really good at offering trauma-informed care to others, but how are you at offering that same care to yourself? In today's episode of A Trauma-Informed Future podcast, host Katie Kurtz is reviewing 6 essential elements of trauma-informe...
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Season 4
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Episode 34
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The Importance of Co-Regulation with Shelby Leigh
We are hearing more and more about the importance of understanding our nervous system and its relationship to our health, mental health and well-being. But how often are we learning about the importance of co-regulation as a part of nervous sys...
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Season 4
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Episode 33
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Healing Portals, Leadership Edges & Life Updates
In this season three finale episode of "A Trauma-Informed Future", host Katie Kurtz shares a personal glimpse into her own healing journey and also shares some life updates. Katie speaks candidly about the trials she's faced, from embracing a n...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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How Trauma Healing Improves Leadership with Kelly Campbell
What does healing your trauma have to do with leadership...everything. In this episode of "A Trauma-Informed Future," host Katie Kurtz is in conversation with trauma-informed leadership coach and author, Kelly Campbell, a visionary in tra...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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