Understanding Collective Trauma and Self-Care in Turbulent Times

Become A Trauma Informed Coach

In this episode, Lindsay explores the concept of collective trauma, particularly in the wake of major world events like elections, natural disasters, and the pandemic.
Lindsay also discusses the importance of completing stress response cycles, acknowledging and processing emotions, and shares practical tips and tools for self-care.
Afterwhich, Lindsay shares her thoughts on the election, groups she cares about that informed her decision on who to vote for, and a message of hope and healing.
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Setup

00:31 Understanding Collective Trauma

01:30 Self-Care During Intense Times

04:05 Completing the Stress Response Cycle

05:13 Restoring Power and Connection

08:51 Navigating Post-Event Emotions

09:27 Personal Reflections and Political Views

14:46 Conclusion and Message of Hope

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Your host, certified life coach Lindsay Poelman started her journey of intentional healing started when she learned that her husband had been lying to her about pornography use for a greater part of their marriage. After processing and accepting her circumstance more fully, she found coaching—which propelled her into a forward focused state of ...