Send us a text Episode Summary: In this powerful kickoff to our 8-part podcast series, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding introduces the foundational principles of trauma-informed leadership. With up to 80% of the population having experienced trauma, this episode breaks down why leadership today must shift to become more aware, responsive, and human-centered. Key Talking Points: The Need for Awareness: 70-80% of individuals have experienced trauma; 20-30% are caring for someone with trauma. Types of Trauma: Understanding the differences between acute, chronic, and complex trauma—and how they affect the mind and body. Workplace Reactions: Fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses in professional environments. Leadership Gaps: How unprocessed trauma leads to miscommunication, burnout, low trust, and high turnover in teams. Building Safe Environments: Why awareness, empathy, and education lead to responsible, authentic leadership. Resources & Next Steps: Explore more at oasiswellnessctrs.com Interested in deeper training? Register for the 3-hour Trauma-Informed Leadership Masterclass or join our 9-week online leadership journey. 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