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Stand Tall & Own It - Empowering Purpose-Driven Women to Lead with Authenticity and Impact
"Just be you!" they say. But for high-performing women, "just being you" hasn’t always felt safe or practical—whether it’s at work, school, church, or even at exclusive networking events. For purpose-driven women and founders, holding back can limit your impact and undermine your authenticity.
Even in a world that’s more welcoming to strong female leaders, feeling truly "safe" in your own skin is still a challenge. To lead with clarity and confidence, you must first understand your value, embrace your individuality, and recognize that the solutions you need are as unique as you are.
This podcast is for modern women who lead with purpose and are ready to embrace their full potential and create an impact that aligns with their vision and values. It’s time to find the clarity and confidence to lead in a way that’s authentic to you. Join me as we explore how to navigate challenges, honor your unique path, and make a lasting difference.
If you're ready to explore your Core Values, check out my Core Values Course and Core Values Coaching for tools and support to help you grow. Subscribe now and start owning your journey today!
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Stand Tall & Own It - Empowering Purpose-Driven Women to Lead with Authenticity and Impact
When Hidden Trauma Shows Up: How to Recognize and Walk Through It
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Trauma results from experiencing stressful, frightening, or distressing events that are difficult to cope with or feel out of our control. It can be a single incident or an ongoing event that occurs over a long period. Most of us will encounter an event in our lives that could be considered traumatic.
In this episode, I share my own experience with the often unseen and pervasive nature of trauma. My hope is to help you become aware of the subtle signs of hidden trauma in your life and provide foundational information to understand it better.
I offer some simple, practical steps that have worked for others and might work for you, and encourage you to consider seeking professional help if needed. Join me in recognizing hidden trauma and finding ways to manage and heal from it.
Symptoms of psychological trauma
- Shock, denial, or disbelief.
- Confusion, difficulty concentrating.
- Anger, irritability, mood swings.
- Anxiety and fear.
- Guilt, shame, self-blame.
- Withdrawing from others.
- Feeling sad or hopeless.
- Feeling disconnected or numb.
Reactions to trauma can be:
- Feel an intense desire to fall into an old soothing habit
- Body feels tense and stressed out
- Not sleeping
- Mentally - shut down and unable to process
- Emotionally - on edge, weepy
- Need to run away or hide
- You basically find yourself in fight or flight mode.
The Body Keeps The Score, Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
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