Send us a text Episode Summary: In Part 2 of the Trauma-Informed Leadership Masterclass series, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding dives into the critical connections between unresolved trauma, addiction patterns, relapse prevention, and emotional intelligence. This episode challenges leaders to look inward and recognize the subtle yet powerful ways trauma shapes behavior—and how self-awareness can be the greatest leadership tool of all. Key Talking Points: Addiction & Trauma: How addiction (to substances, habits, or success) often masks emotional wounds leaders carry. EQ & Leadership: The four key areas of Emotional Intelligence—self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and relationship management. Relapse Warning Signs: Avoiding hard conversations, controlling behaviors, burnout cycles, and emotional shutdown. Trauma-Informed Action: How recognizing these patterns can help leaders re-center and cultivate healthier environments. Resources & Next Steps: Explore coaching and training at oasiswellnessctrs.com Sign up for our 3-hour Masterclass or join our 9-week online leadership journey Stay tuned for Part 3 in the podcast series! Support the show Remember, Trauma was not your fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath. Trauma was not your fault, however Recovery is your Responsibility. I am your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding, and this is The Get Trauma Informed Podcast. Contact us at: http://oasiswellnessctrs.com https://oasiswellnessctrs.com/blog/blog https://oasiswellnessctrs.com/contact https://linktr.ee/dlblanding https://www.lifewave.com/oasiswellnesscenters