495: We are All the Walking Wounded: Trauma-Informed Coaching

About this episode

The episode explores the concept of trauma-informed coaching and its significance for coaches and clients.

I’m thrilled to welcome back a previous guest today! Her first appearance was in Episode 232 back in 2020. She helps us get clear on something that confuses many coaches: What does it mean to be “trauma-informed,” and why does it matter for every single one of our clients? We will uncover the neuroscience, practical moves, and the truth about what’s happening in the nervous systems of the people we coach. We take a closer look at the difference between coaching and therapy, why there is always an overlap, and where the dividing line lies between big emotions, coaching, and therapy. Join us! Dr. Kemia Sarrah, “Dr. K”, is an internist, educator, physician, and leadership coach. Her subspecialty is a focus on leadership and coaching in and beyond severe burnout, toxic stress, and trauma. She is the founder and CEO of Lodestar, a professional coaching and consulting firm that utilizes a 360-degree trauma-aware container for coaching, coach training, leadership training, and Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion facilitation. Her medical degree and Master of Public Health are from the University of Utah School of Medicine, and she currently serves as an Adjunct Assistant…

People in this episode

Host: Meg Rentschler

Guest: Dr. Kemia Sarrah

Topics covered

• trauma-informed coaching
• neuroscience
• coaching vs therapy
• leadership
• burnout
• toxic stress
• Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Keywords

• trauma-informed
• coaching
• neuroscience
• therapy
• burnout
• stress
• leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lodestar, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine

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