Ep 61: Webinar Replay —Grounded Leadership: Daily Mental Health Rituals for Uncertain Times

About this episode

This episode explores mental health practices for leaders during uncertain times, featuring insights from therapist Blythe Landry.

In this special replay of a Change Coaches Community Event, we explore how to stay mentally, emotionally, and physiologically grounded while leading in uncertain times. Blythe Landry — therapist, trauma specialist, and author of Trauma Intelligence — joins LaTonya to share real-world, accessible mental health practices that help leaders thrive without burning out. You’ll hear discussion, guidance, and tools rooted in science, nervous-system awareness, grief work, and Below the Surface leadership. We also uplift wisdom from the community members who joined live — demonstrating the power of connection and shared learning. This isn’t self-care theory. It’s practical, lived resilience for today’s world. Episode Highlights Why uncertainty fuels stress — and how leaders can respond with grounding, not urgency The role of micro-rest, boundaries, and intentional recovery Tools to reconnect with your body and calm your nervous system Emotional hygiene habits and rituals to keep you steady How to support others without carrying their emotional load The restorative power of nature, community, and mindful movement What it looks like to lead like a human — not a machine Key Insights • Leaders…

People in this episode

Host: LaTonya Wilkins

Guest: Blythe Landry

Topics covered

• mental health
• leadership
• grounding practices
• resilience
• community support
• nervous system awareness

Keywords

• mental health rituals
• grounded leadership
• stress management
• emotional hygiene
• community care
• nervous system literacy

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Trauma Intelligence

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