Drama Free Teams | Trauma-Informed Leadership for High-Performing Teams

Ever imagine the relief of resigning because one difficult colleague makes a job you loved feel unbearable? When interpersonal drama makes you dread going to work, leaving can seem like the best option. Maybe the only option. You might tell yourself, “I’ve got to get out of here!” But that fight-or-flight urgency may be driving you toward a decision you’ll regret. In this episode, nursing executive Miriam Dowling-Schmitt shares what happened when persistent frustration with one difficult coll...

You told yourself you’d stop checking email after dinner…But somehow, it’s 11pm again, and your laptop is still open. If you’re a high-achieving leader who wants to set healthy boundaries at work, but you keep getting pulled back in out of fear you’ll drop the ball, this episode is for you. We’re talking about what’s really behind the late-night work cycle, and why most leadership advice about work/life balance completely misses the mark. You’ll hear the story of an executive coaching client ...

Have you ever had a team member suddenly go silent... stop replying to your messages... or even quit without warning? In high-performing teams, breakdowns in communication can happen fast—and when they do, it’s tempting to either ignore it or push for answers. But what if the silence isn’t defiance... but a sign of Cactus Trust—a trauma-informed response that shuts others out to feel safe? In this episode, I’m kicking off a powerful 3-part series on boundaries in professional relationships, s...

Feel like you're constantly bracing for conflict at work? This episode reveals a simple nervous system reset to help you stay grounded, speak clearly, and break free from the fight response—before it damages your relationships or your career. Have you ever walked into work already bracing for a fight? Maybe your jaw clenches before anyone even says a word. Maybe you anticipate conversations, imagining how you’ll defend yourself. Here’s what most people don’t realize: that “on edge” feeling m...

Imposter syndrome doesn’t always show up as "I'm a fraud!" — sometimes it’s the quiet voice that wonders, “Do I actually know what I’m doing?” In this episode, we’re unpacking the hidden ways imposter syndrome lingers, even in people with years of experience and real results behind them. Whether you’re starting something new, stepping into leadership, or simply trying to trust yourself more deeply, this is the episode that will help you breathe easier, speak up, and move forward with co...

You know that moment—when your body tenses up before a hard conversation, and suddenly the words don’t come out right... or don’t come out at all? In this episode, I’m sharing a simple, powerful technique to overcome that. It's called the 90-Second Reset—and you’ll hear from my client Ally, a nurse practitioner who used it to shift her relationships at work from conflict and tension to confident, clear connection. We're busting the biggest misconception about effective communication, and show...

Ever find yourself making snap decisions under pressure, only to regret them later? What if the very speed you pride yourself on is actually sabotaging your success—damaging trust, creating costly mistakes, and leaving you burned out and anxious? In this episode, I share a simple yet life-changing practice to help you break the cycle of fear-based decision-making and start choosing with confidence, clarity, and ease. You'll Discover: ✅ The hidden ways trauma hijacks your decision-making (and ...

Trust is the foundation of every great relationship—but if trust were simple, we wouldn’t keep repeating the same painful patterns. In this episode, I sit down with my husband, and fellow trauma survivor, Christopher, to explore a different kind of trust—Kindred Trust—where both people feel safe to be themselves without fear of judgment or rejection. We unpack: ✨ The difference between survival-driven trust and love-driven trust ✨ Why trust isn’t something you “earn” but something that grows ...