Karen A. Baker - Podcast Details

Shows

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastFirewalking with Dave AlbinTHC 133 - Firewalking with Dave AlbinOn this episode of Trauma Hiders Club my guest is Dave Albin, an expert in personal development and corporate team building, shares his unique experiences and insights. His expertise has been sought after by renowned companies and organizations like Google, NASA, and Tony Robbins, who have all experienced the impact of his team-building activities.On this episode of Trauma Hiders Club, Dave shares the power of creating a strong and cohesive team within an organization and the transformative effects it can have on...2023-11-161h 05

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastThe Power of Imagination Healing with Melanie GoodwinTHC 132 - The Power of Imagination Healing with Melanie GoodwinOn this episode of Trauma Hiders Club my guest is Melanie Goodwin.Melanie believes firmly that trauma can be resolved. Melanie’s life has had 3 parts: Stuck & Clueless, Trauma Recovery, and (finally), a Producing Artist. These days Melanie is a singer-songwriter, composer and Amazon Best-Selling author. On this episode of Trauma Hiders Club, we talk trauma, neuroscience, and imagination-based healing. Melanie speaks about the differences between the male and female brain and shares personal experiences of perceiving things bef...2023-11-0942 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastHealing Religious Trauma with Christina CarlsonTHC 131 - Healing Religious Trauma with Christina CarlsonOn this episode of Trauma Hiders Club my guest is Christina Carlson, a Self-Relationship Coach, who embarked on a transformative journey seven years ago. Raised in a strict Evangelical Christian environment, her upbringing left no room for self-acceptance. After spending years believing she was broken, Christina yearned for something more. She began questioning the beliefs that had kept her quiet and compliant, delving into the depths of uncertainty. In this process, she discovered her knack for holding space for the undecided, a skill that naturally led h...2023-11-0246 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastSpeaking Out to Break the Cycle of Trauma with Robin Cote - (REPLAY of THC117)THC130 - Speaking Out to Break the Cycle of Trauma with Robin Cote (REPLAY THC117)Robin Cotè is a multi-talented individual with a diverse background in media. From a young age, she immersed herself in film, radio, television, and the music industry. Despite enduring significant personal losses and facing various forms of abuse, Robin emerged as a survivor and an advocate for victims.As a radio and show business personality, author, transformational coach, and motivational speaker, she brings a no-nonsense attitude to her work. Through her personal journey documented i...2023-10-051h 18

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastFrom Darkness to Light with Jessie TorresTHC 129 - From Darkness to Light with Jessie Torres On this episode of Trauma Hiders Club my guest is Jessie Torres. Jessie has overcome child abuse, the murder of a brother, and a soul-crushing marriage. As a fearless advocate for personal growth, she guides clients to conquer fear and take courageous small steps toward their dream lives. Jessie's journey, filled with profound challenges and collaborations with thought leaders like Tony Robbins and the HeartMath Institute, fuels her belief that human potential knows no bounds. Her mission-driven coaching, informed by thousands of hours of experience, u...2023-09-2847 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastBreaking Free from Negative Influences with Birgitta VisserTHC 128 - Breaking Free from Negative Influences with Birgitta Visser On this episode of Trauma Hiders Club my guest is Birgitta Visser a Soul Empowerment Coach and Light Configurator. Birgitta's life path has been an extraordinary and diverse one. She has traveled the world, immersing herself in different cultures and pursuing a wide array of occupations, ranging from modelling and website design to bartending and corporate work. She's also been a healer, teacher, oracle card reader, jewellery designer, and creator of organic soaps and candles.Despite encountering turbulence and trauma along her...2023-09-2144 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastA Musical Path to Forgiveness with Tina DavidsonTHC 127 - A Musical Path to Forgiveness with Tina DavidsonOn this episode of Trauma Hiders Club my guest is Tina Davidson, who is a highly regarded American composer, creates music that stands out for its emotional depth and lyrical dignity. Lauded for her authentic voice, The New York Times has praised her “vivid ear for harmony and colors.” Opera News describes Tina Davidson’s music as, “transfigured beauty,” and the Philadelphia Inquirer writes that she writes “real music, with structure, mood, novelty and harmonic sophistication – with haunting melodies that grow out of complex, repetitive rhythms."2023-09-141h 01

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastUnexpected Gut PunchTHC126 - Unexpected Gut PunchToday I share something that completely gutted me. It came from nowhere.I can’t be sure if I came across it because some divine presence wanted me to learn something. But it affected me.There is no call to action, no advice, nothing that you need to do, no judgment regarding what you should want to do…All I offer is an invitation to consider life: Brian’s life and your own.2023-09-0704 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastExploring PTSD and Healing with Erik DaRosaTHC 125 - Exploring PTSD and Healing with Erik DaRosaOn this episode of Trauma Hiders Club my guest is Erik DaRosa. Erik, known by friends as “Yoda,” is the Founder and CEO of From Survivor to Thriver, a mental health advocate, speaker, author and Co-host of the popular From Survivor to Thriver podcast. Through his work and his own experience, Erik is upending the front-end of the mental health space and building a bridge between those who seek resources and those who provide both help and hope. Each week on his podcast, he tackles diff...2023-08-3155 min

Trauma Hiders Club Podcast60 Lessons In 60 YearsOn the eve of my 60th birthday, I invite you to my birthday party episode on Trauma Hiders Club.So today I share 60 life lessons gathered through a journey of ups and downs.From finding the power in pain to the power of kindness. The wisdom in saying "no," to the magic of rest and the beauty of authenticity.I’ve come to learn that everything from birth and even grief leads to growth. It has been a profound realization to discover we are all...2023-08-2408 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastFrom The Projects to Shakespeare with Percy BrownOn this episode of Trauma Hiders Club, Actor and entertainer, Percy Brown.Hailing from New York City, he is known for his unstoppable talent and magnetic charisma. He began honing his intellect and strategy in chess at the age of 7 and found his passion for acting at 14. Percy attended the Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts, where he was nurtured by the renowned Epic Theatre Company. He went on to major in Theatre at St. Bonaventure University, earning a BA in Fine Arts/Theatre in 2018. Percy's dedication and talent have propelled him to launch The Prince...2023-08-1751 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastHigh School ReunionThis week I reflect on my high school reunion. From the predictable anxiety of wondering what to wear to the questions. Who I should speak with? Who I should avoid? Frankly, I experienced an entire gamut of clichéd feelings you might expect.But I didn’t expect was how different it would be to all the others.There was something missing from other school reunions I’d been to before. And it was so much better because of it.Rather than the status games of virtue and d...2023-08-1004 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastThe Beauty of Weirdos with Jacob NordbyJacob Nordby is an acclaimed author known for his transformative and inspiring works. He is the creative mind behind "The Divine Arsonist: A Tale of Awakening" and "Blessed Are the Weird – A Manifesto for Creatives," with his quotes spreading worldwide. Through his Creative UnBootcamp course and group retreats, he guides students on their creative journeys. With a rich history in entrepreneurship, Jacob has founded and built several successful ventures, gaining expertise in sales, marketing, and business strategy. With a decade of experience in writing and publishing, his third book, "The Creative Cure,” released in 2020 with a foreword by Julia Came...2023-08-0354 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastTriggeredThis week I give you a behind the scenes of their challenging work on the Trauma Hiders Club Podcast. I’ve come to believe that the work of dealing with trauma is never-ending, but despite this, I have a deep sense of fulfilment and completion.While I once hoped that doing my own work would help me leave all my problems behind, I’ve come to understand that everyone is ultimately complete and whole.Recording this podcast does sometimes really overwhelms me and occasionally causes me to revert back to my childhood self.But...2023-07-2703 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastFall In Love With Your BoogiemanToday, I dive into the concept of "Pitch Slapped” (Episode 116) and share my unique coaching approach.Join me as I share exactly how I help high-achieving individuals release the fuckery, show up authentically, and lead with legendary impact.Through sharing, reflecting, and taking action, I guide my clients towards profound self-realizations and liberation." I get it…you aren’t sure how things will work out. It is in that space, where true growth happens.” - Karen Goldfinger BakerThis week on...2023-07-1305 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastSpeaking Out to Break the Cycle of Trauma with Robin CoteRobin Cotè is a multi-talented individual with a diverse background in media. From a young age, she immersed herself in film, radio, television, and the music industry. Despite enduring significant personal losses and facing various forms of abuse, Robin emerged as a survivor and an advocate for victims. As a radio and show business personality, author, transformational coach, and motivational speaker, she brings a no-nonsense attitude to her work. Through her personal journey documented in her book, "Victim No More!", Robin empowers others to embrace self-worth, accountability, and a better life. With her infectious smi...2023-07-061h 18

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastPitch SlappedToday: The dreaded sales pitch. Those moments when you're innocently listening to a podcast, scrolling through LinkedIn, and suddenly, bam! You’re trapped in a sales ambush.Fear not, because here in the Trauma Hiders Club, we do things differently.Understanding the Pitch Slap:That feeling when you're just going about your day, engaging in normal activities, and then, out of nowhere, you're hit with a sales pitch.So why do people keep doing it? Lazy people do lazy shit.The Power of Au...2023-06-2907 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastTransforming Trauma Into Freedom with Susan GoldSusan Gold is the executive behind Susan Gold Consulting LLC, an organization that creates opportunities for brands and develops business by constructing strategic alliances and leveraging relationships. She is the author of Toxic Family: Transforming Childhood Trauma into Adult Freedom. In Toxic Family, Susan chronicles how—after prevailing through an unstable family dynamic—she went on to transform her life, launch her own talent brokerage firm, and make a name for herself building connections between celebrities and brands, eventually paving the way for her to become a producer for film and television. Susan joins me today to...2023-06-2245 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastGrief Is A Trip HazardOn the show today: Finding Connection in Loneliness: Grieving in a World that Doesn't Understand.I riff on how a sudden obstacle that can throw us off balance, making the simplest of tasks feel impossible.It's a journey that we never expect to take, yet one that we all must eventually face.But what happens when grief becomes a part of us, an ever-present weight that we carry with us always?Today I discuss how I navigate the complexities of grief, finding comfort in unexpected places and learning to accept the...2023-06-1506 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastFreedom From Fear with Susan SnowSusan Snow is a keynote speaker and author. In 1985, her father, LAPD Detective Thomas C. Williams, died in the line of duty. Susan chronicles her journey through the trauma she experienced following her father’s death in The Other Side of the Gun, a book born out of her desire to heal herself and mission to help others in their healing. As a speaker, Susan holds thoughtful and empowering workshops and keynote presentations, and has appeared in several media outlets and public speaking forums. Susan is also a Realtor® and broker associate with over 13 years of experience providing real esta...2023-06-0846 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastHow I Earned My TearsMy lifelong sense of exile and exclusion, specifically during Yizkor (memorial prayer) services at the synagogue is over.For 58 years and 5 months, I had been excused from the room where I did not belong, but this time, I chose to stay behind. As others left, I experienced a profound sense of awe and found myself reflecting on my mother and the connection we shared.Today I ponder on how I have earned my tears through love.The unity within the sanctuary, knowing that each person present carried...2023-06-0104 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastWorthy of CareAbout a year ago, I shared my experiences at my first all-women retreat cultivated and led by my friend and fellow coach, Allison Crow. I talked about how I had avoided women’s retreats, fearing that I would not be able to connect or create connections with other women. But I went nonetheless and learned more about my avoidance and how I related with other women. Recently, I made another huge move—I went back to camp. Here’s what happened. In this episode, I share my experience of going back to camp...2023-05-1804 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastReflections on LoveI was never one to dream about being a bride or planning a wedding—perhaps I was too busy navigating my life as a trauma hider. However, I did know a few things: I knew who I wanted to be in love, and knew with whom I wanted to be in love. I wanted to be real, honest, vulnerable, and raw, and I wanted my person to be with all of me, even if I didn’t want to deal with all of me. I married the guy who stayed, and not just because he could deal with all of m...2023-05-0405 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastMatilda, Magical Thinking, and Me“Once upon a time,” Roald Dahl’s classic children’s book Matilda started, “there was a little girl who was trapped.” I wasn’t a child when Matilda came out. But a few years later, I had children, and when my children watched the movie version on VHS, I sat with them. I didn’t watch with them. Those opening lines caught me—I couldn’t watch. But when I recently rewatched Matilda on Netflix—just me, Netflix, and Matilda—I heard and saw her in a new way for the very first time. In this episode...2023-04-2006 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastTwo WorldsUp to this point, I kept my coaching practice somewhat separate from the Trauma Hiders Club podcast. My coaching practice has always been full, flourishing, and thriving with exponential growth, but ever since my mom died, I’ve been looking at it. What struck me was the myriad of ways I had kept so many people out while offering exclusive, high-ticket engagement, VIP experiences, and made-up rules about who gets in and who stays out.In this episode, I explore combining my world as the host of the Trauma Hiders Club podcast and as an...2023-04-0606 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastGrief and LoveI’m going to save you a lot of time and needless worry and let you in on a secret that nobody tells you until you become a member of the Dead Family Member Secret Society. The timesaving, worry-saving, and (possibly) money-saving secret is—grief is love. Grief is love’s confusion. Grieving is loving. Now, before you roll your eyes or boo at me, I want you to hear me out.In this episode, I discuss grief and love. I explain why grief is love confused. I also describe how I’m learning to love...2023-03-3003 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastA Quiet PlaceI have chosen peace and quiet. I lived in two worlds for most of my life. One was a world where I let others see what I wanted them to see, and the other was a world where I kept people from the broken, damaged, unlovable me. And, in those two different worlds, I wasn’t aware that I was struggling with quiet, stillness, and peace. While I craved stillness and peace, the dark quiet of the night had been a trigger for me. But, today, I welcome quiet.In this episode, I share ho...2023-03-2303 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastGrief and the Fear of LossA friend recently thanked me for sharing my grief experience on Facebook and Instagram. She told me that she was terrified of the inevitable loss of her currently healthy, thriving mother. But what I learned about loss—and this is something I learned only after my mother’s funeral—is that there’s nothing to fear. And while I can’t say I’m on the other side of grief—because I’m doubtful there’s an “other side” to it—I understood something about grief that I could only learn by being on the other side of death and loss.2023-03-1604 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastSeeing Ourselves Over 100 ConversationsLet me tell you something: when I set out to do this project, I never imagined that this podcast—with the goal of normalizing conversations around trauma—would be fun or interesting after 25 episodes. And yet, here we are at the 100th episode of the Trauma Hiders Club podcast, continuing to grow and flourish. While I could boast about how the number of listeners or messages shared has grown over the last 100 episodes, I believe we, as a community, have experienced something more powerful than any podcast metric.In this episode, I look back on w...2023-03-0903 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastA Eulogy for My MotherAs a child, I learned from Sunday school that it was my responsibility to be a mother. To prepare for that game, I studied my own mother: a brilliant, independent, and courageous woman I admired. With her as my role model, I learned everything from connection and heartbreak to sending kids to overnight camp and the value of reading. As she trusted me to be a fierce warrior for her life and a compassionate advocate for the end of her life, I learned something about her that perhaps only I had the privilege of knowing.2023-03-0209 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastNavigating the Vortex of Trauma, Loss, and Grief with Nancy PerlsonNancy Perlson is a trauma-informed licensed clinical social worker trained in somatically-based treatments and modalities. She is a long-time yoga practitioner and instructor certified through the Yoga Alliance as well as an active member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists. In 2010, Nancy created Connecting Through Yoga, a yoga bereavement support program. She has served on the Board of Directors for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and has volunteered for the Loving Outreach for Survivors of Suicide since 1999. For her advocacy and influence on the lives of individuals impacted by suicide and mental illness, Nancy received the Charles...2023-02-2344 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastWhat a Transformed Life Sounds Like with Joe RyanJoe Ryan is the creator and host of It's Not You; It’s Your Trauma, a podcast that tackles trauma, PTSD, abuse, anxiety, and recovery. During his lifelong path of overcoming trauma and shame, Joe has committed to paving the road for others. As a coach, Joe helps people heal and conquer their traumatic pasts through his one-on-one services. In addition to hosting his show and working as a trauma coach, Joe serves as the Director of Operations at HELIX, a premier WordPress hosting service for creatives.Joe joins us today to discuss the wo...2023-02-1635 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastA Letter to My Inner Childhood WarriorEarlier this year, I did inner child work with my extraordinary, hilarious, and generous coach, Nate Postlethwait. It was deep, dark, and confronting as much as it was uplifting, light, and joyful. And, at the end of our journey to meet the child within me, I wrote a letter to my younger self--that younger me, that fierce, 10-year-old warrior who took charge and fought.In this episode, I share the letter I wrote to my inner childhood warrior.“We are here in full view together, so strong, so loving, so loved. Show me...2023-02-0905 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastRemembering Hope with Catherine HammondCatherine Hammond is a transformational coach and author. Her book, hope(less): The Truth about Hope and Where to Find It, serves as a memoir, manifesto, manual, and guidebook for people going through the ups and downs of life. An award-winning estate planning attorney, Catherine founded the full-service estate planning firm Hammond Law Group PC in 2005 to serve the needs of her community. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in French and Psychology from Coe College and her Juris Doctor degree from the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver.Catherine...2023-02-0249 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastToo MuchIf you’re anything like me, you’ve been told as a child how you take up too much space. You’ve been told—backhandedly or directly—that you are simply too much. And you somehow believed them. You thought you needed to be less—less loud, spacious, emotional, demanding, expressive, smart, hilarious, and beautiful—and did just that.But it’s time to give the temper-downers a hard and hearty F.U.In this episode, I explore how many of us get told we are “too much.” I describe the differe...2023-01-2604 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastEntering the Dojo with Tony Bonnici Part 2Tony Bonnici is the founder of Zen Men and Dojo Integrated Leadership. He is the author of The Dojo: The Ancient Wisdom of Integrative Leadership for the Modern Entrepreneur, which teaches readers how to be integrated leaders in their relationships, health, and spirituality. Through decades of experience in business, Tony has blended ancient wisdom, Zen, and entrepreneurship to generate millions in revenue. He has taught his method to clients and invites them from around the world to The Dojo, where he helps them develop their businesses and create fulfilling lives.Tony joins me today...2023-01-1940 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastFresh, New, Glittering EyesAs much as we want to begin the new year with a bright, shiny, clean slate, the shit we carried, hid, and buried—and the symptoms that showed up because of them—may still follow us. This doesn’t mean that 2023 will be a rehash of 2022. It means that the challenges of last year don’t want to be put on hold. And that’s okay; it’s part of being human. But this year offers us new ways of dealing with our challenges and looking at the same old shit with fresh, new, glittering eyes.In this...2023-01-1203 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastLoving Large: Being Fierce When Called Upon with Patti HallPatti Hall is a non-fiction writer, sought-after ghostwriter, publishing project manager, and rare disease advocate. She is a memoir-writing coach who works with heart-centered leaders, entrepreneurs, and writers dedicated to serving. In her book, Loving Large: A Mother’s Rare Disease Memoir, Patti chronicles how she navigated her life as she supported her son, who was diagnosed with gigantism. Patti is the creator of The Story House, a writing studio for group coaching. She graduated with honors from the University of Toronto - New College and holds a Master’s in Environmental Studies from York University.Patti join...2023-01-0551 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastInner Child Work: Exiled Parts Fight BackWhen I think about what I’d like to create in the new year, my mind thinks about growth, challenges, and commitment. My heart, however, is liable to be confused and push back. It wasn’t until recently that I realized that the person I want to be the most is the person I was as a child: the young me who was funny, glittery, sparkly, smart, curious, bold, engaging, and creative—the young Karen who found excitement in being surrounded by others but also valued the quiet. In short, the child—for reasons good and bad—I chose or was mad...2022-12-2905 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastInner Child Work: Presence in the PresentReverting to my wounded, inner child whenever I’m home for the holidays—and all the fabulousness and absolute shittiness that brings—is often a go-to for me. Old reactions get kicked up and resentments bubble up to the surface, time and time again. But I know it’s not helpful for me, or anyone else, for beating myself up for feeling or being this way. If I’m reacting from a place of my past wounds, it’s likely that my family is too. If that’s the case for you—as it almost always is for me—know that we have...2022-12-1505 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastInner Child Work: Going Home for the HolidaysGoing home for the holidays is a blend of “Ooh, that sounds cozy!” and “Ugh, that’s a nightmare filled with bad thermostat settings and uncomfortable furniture.” The fact that I’ve lived outside my parents’ home for more than 30 years doesn’t matter—the minute I walk back through the doors, I revert to my wounded inner child, equipped with the same endless loop of stories and resentments and ready to rumble.If you were in my shoes, what would you do when your deeply wounded, angry inner child shows up as the house guest?In this episode...2022-11-2404 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastInner Child Work: Getting to Know the Truest YouWe were all children once upon a time. But, as we grow up, we never really lose those sparkly, hopeful, energized, fun, and funny versions of ourselves—they are still with us today. For many members of the Trauma Hiders Club, our inner children are in pain and hiding, waiting to be held and supported. They are waiting to be known and acknowledged.If you’re one of those people, know that it’s never too late to support your inner child.In this episode, I offer you a practice for getting to know your inner...2022-11-1704 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastHealing from Betrayal Trauma with Jewelle (Colwell Boldt) ZehrJewelle (Colwell Boldt) Zehr is a certified trauma recovery coach and the creator of The Art of Onward, a platform through which she guides clients to healing and rebuilding their lives after trauma by using the exact strategies that saved her own life. As a coach and trauma survivor, Jewelle focuses on inspiring others in their journeys to true healing and wholeness. In addition to her work as a coach, Jewelle is an award-winning actress, film and TV producer, and author. She is the creator and executive producer of SkyeLove Pictures and an actor and voice-over artist for Dark...2022-11-1040 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastThe Gold-Bricked Road of Truth & FreedomMy conversation last week with Tony Bonnici left me thinking deeply about what keeping your word really means, especially for trauma hiders. So many thoughts came up about what it is to break the cycle of manipulators and shadowy liars. And I discovered that the yellow brick road to freedom isn’t built with yellow bricks at all.It’s built with gold bricks. And each brick takes you closer to the truth and, eventually, to freedom.This week, I share my thoughts on breaking the cycle of trauma by following the gold-bricked road to truth...2022-11-0303 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastEmotional Flexibility and Fluidity with Tony BonniciTony Bonnici is an entrepreneur and the Founder of Zen Men and The Dojo Integrated Leadership. He has spent the last three decades in entrepreneurship, creating seven successful businesses based in California and Hawaii. Tony has learned to blend ancient wisdom, Zen, and entrepreneurship to generate millions in revenue and to help others succeed in all areas of their lives. In his book, The Dojo: The Ancient Wisdom of Integrative Leadership for the Modern Entrepreneur, Tony teaches his readers how they can become integrated leaders in their relationships, health, and spirituality. Tony is also the Co-leader of the ManKind...2022-10-2738 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastWhat Doesn’t Kill YouIf you’re anything like me—which I’m guessing you are because you’re here on the Trauma Hiders Club—you likely have experienced one or more of the following phrases that could be harmful to people who experienced trauma:“Time heals all wounds!”“I’ve been there, too.”“Everything happens for a reason,” or, perhaps the bestseller,“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger!”In this episode, I discuss why these phrases, though sometimes said with good intentions, aren’t helpful and can even be harmful to people who ex...2022-10-2005 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastScare Your Soul and Live with Courage with Scott SimonScott Simon is a happiness entrepreneur and the Founder of the Scare Your Soul movement. A sought-after speaker, Scott co-founded Thrive, a “happiness incubator” for which he delivered a TEDx Talk in 2013 before he launched Scare Your Soul in 2016. He is a meditation leader and high-performance life coach who focuses on creating flourishing lives after major changes. Scott received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Skidmore College and completed his Master of Arts degree at Case Western Reserve University. He also holds certificates in Positive Psychology and Coaching from the Wholebeing Institute. His book, Scare Your Soul: 7 Powerful Principles to H...2022-10-1340 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastUnearthing Your Limiting BeliefsLimiting decisions or beliefs are called such because they’re not really something we’re born with— they’re something we decide or believe in, sometimes consciously and sometimes not. But, however they come to us, they must be unearthed, named, and worked through. After all, these limiting decisions or beliefs, especially when left unchecked, run our lives and prevent us from becoming who we wish to become, doing what we wish to do, and having what we wish to have.In this episode, I discuss limiting beliefs and decisions and explain where and how you can start un...2022-10-0605 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastHigh-functioning Trauma Hiders and Their ‘Superpowers’ with Toku McCreeToku McCree is an executive coach. Formerly a monk, Toku lived in a Zen monastery where he vowed to liberate all beings from suffering. Today, as an executive coach, Toku has built a business to do just that. He founded Unexecutive.com—a platform that works to create enlightened leaders to solve the world’s most pressing problems—and has worked with many brilliant minds, from Zen Habits’ Leo Babauta to the marketing leaders of Pepsi and Nestle. But, to me, Toku is more than just an executive coach—he is love, accessibility, energy, calm, acceptance, and peace.2022-09-2944 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastSelf SabotageDespite its name, self-sabotage isn’t out to sabotage us at all—it exists to help keep us safe from potential danger or harm. It’s a protective mechanism created by our psyches to keep us safe, and what’s safe for our psyche is often what’s familiar. So, when we try to change our lives, our psyche triggers the alarm bells inside us, reverting us to our status quo and labeling it as self-sabotage. But if we view self-sabotage with gentleness and compassion, we may be able to turn it from foe to ally.In th...2022-09-2205 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastThe Magic that Deepened My RelationshipIt’s confession time in the Trauma Hiders Club. One of the thoughts that held me back from healing my unprocessed trauma was the fear that I might end up divorced. I was scared that I might fall apart—shattered and broken—because all my trauma would fly around like the dementors in the Harry Potter books, sucking away all my happiness to leave me a soulless, unloving, and unlovable shell. Who would want to stay in a relationship with such a person?You know what I never thought? That sharing what felt right to be shared would...2022-09-1507 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastEmbracing Negative Emotions with Allison CrowAllison Crow is a life and self-leadership coach for authentic, ambitious women. She has been teaching and coaching since the mid-90s and started coaching full-time in 2007 with Keller Williams Realty, where she established and carried out mentorship and coaching programs for new and existing agents. Today, Allison helps her clients work with thoughts, emotions, and behaviors through her coaching business, Soul-Full Living. In addition to her work as a coach, Allison also hosts the podcast, The Better Life Better Work Show, where she facilitates conversations on authentic leadership, self-leadership, and developing better life and work habits.2022-09-0851 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastEmotional ArmorIf you’ve been listening to the Trauma Hiders Club Podcast for a while, you’ve likely heard the term “emotional armor” on several episodes with multiple guests. As adults, we’ve learned to keep our guards up—to protect ourselves from criticism and judgment. So we don full metal armor to cover our tender selves—sometimes without even thinking about it. I know this first hand because I’ve worn the armor for the vast majority of my life.In this episode, I discuss emotional armor—why we wear it and what it takes to shed it o...2022-09-0106 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastJoy-Full at the Intersection of Entrepreneurship and Authenticity with Dr. Erin BakerDr. Erin Baker is a Doctor of Social Psychology, recovering big tech employee, trauma-informed coach, and occasional podcaster. Before becoming a self-leadership and business coach, Erin previously led the User Experience Research team at Facebook and was part of bringing Facebook Stories to 2 billion people. They were also the Director of User Experience Research & Design at Microsoft Yammer. An internal family systems practitioner and elite certified neuro-transformational coach, Erin completed their Ph.D. in Psychology at The University of Texas at Austin and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan.Their bo...2022-08-2540 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastParental ProtectionI’ve been wrestling with the concept of parental protection lately. You see, when I look back at how I was protected as a child, it appears to me like a confusing spirograph of control, fear, and demands. I wonder if “protection” is something that I imagined or actually experienced.Now, as a parent, I reflect on my role as a protector and realize that I’m a mixture of my parents—and the inner warrior I had to be for myself.In this episode, I discuss parental protection and how I experience...2022-08-1804 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastListening, Being, Doing, Creating with Toby GoodmanToby Goodman is an author, coach, a sick-ass drummer who has traveled the world playing for a Rolling Stone, a Bee Gee, a Spice Girl, and TV talent show winners (and losers). In addition to his work as CEO of Podcast Network Solutions, Toby is the host of the Podcast Business Coach podcast and the creator of The Profitable Pod Method, a course that helps professionals use podcasting to scale their businesses.To me, Toby is a rockstar human—a courageous and kind force who played a pivotal role in bringing the Trauma Hiders Cl...2022-08-1137 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastThe Shadow of the Personal Development WorldI’ve been working on my personal development for the vast majority of my life. I’ve also invested significantly in training, certification programs, and my own coaches. Over the last seven years or so, the deeper I have worked on myself, the deeper the work I offer my clients has become. While working on personal development has created some fundamental changes in my life and the lives of my clients, I’ve noticed that our relationship with personal development can sometimes be at odds with what the industry demands.In this episode, I discus...2022-08-0407 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastTruth, Discovery, and Family Lore with Jaimes McNealJaimes McNeal is a researcher, executive coach, and speaker. He is the President and Owner of JDM Coaching 360, a personal, professional, and organizational development company. Jaimes is a Ph.D. candidate for Business Psychology at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, where he also completed his Master of Arts in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. In addition to his work as an executive coach, Jaimes serves as a qualitative researcher at Brandtrust and adjunct instructor at Chowan University.Jaimes joins me today to discuss love, connection, and reconciling family lore and the stories we make...2022-07-2839 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastSisterhood and BelongingI went to a women’s retreat recently. This is huge, considering I avoid women’s retreats: them being specifically for women triggers several parts of me. But by going to this camp cultivation experience— masterfully created and facilitated by my friend and fellow coach, Allison Crow—in Dripping Springs, Texas, I learned so much about my avoidance and how I relate with women.In this episode, I share what I learned from attending a women’s retreat. I describe the first few years I went to overnight camp and how fear of rejection fuels my avoidance of women’s...2022-07-2105 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastFear and FreedomAround a year ago, before the Trauma Hiders Club Podcast launched, I felt like I was in between two worlds. The first world was one of fear; the other world was freedom. The in-between was a clammy, sweaty, dry-mouthed, going-through-the-motion, emotionally-disconnected space—basically, my system’s happy place. I thought, at that time, that one world was an inside game and the other an external affair. But a year and several intense and meaningful conversations with podcast guests later, I’ve learned so much about fear, freedom, and the world between them.In this episod...2022-07-0706 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastBon Voyage, Me!I’ve heard it said that the only trip that you regret is the one that you don’t take. Now, if you’re anything like me, powerful quotes like that get balled up, pushed through the pumper of emotions, and come out on the other side shaped like a big colorful mess of “Oh fuck. There you are, regret.” And in the age of the global pandemic and collective trauma, it takes a lot to choose between regret and 15 days of adventure and travel in Europe.I choose unapologetic disruption.In th...2022-06-2304 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastHealing Emotional DisconnectionI recently had a revelation that one of my biggest fears in life is being misunderstood. As a teeny tiny child—the youngest of three born in three years—I was often told to stop being such a baby. I was called an actress—specifically Sarah Bernhardt—because apparently, I was the drama. What I didn’t know then that I know now is that my parents regularly shutting me down was the fertilizer that helped me grow a thriving, flourishing system of emotional disconnection.In this episode, I discuss emotional disconnection and my fea...2022-06-0905 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastLeadership Trauma and Founder Anxiety with Will RezinWill Rezin is a somatic coach and trainer and trauma integration specialist who guides individuals on the journey of waking up to their aliveness. He is the Co-founder of Trauma and Somatics, a program that trains trauma-informed coaches and facilitators. As a coach, Will has served a wide range of clients, from Fortune 500 brand developers, app developers, and Emmy award-winning producers to TED speakers, actors, and NASA engineers.Will joins me today to discuss leadership trauma, founder anxiety, and how past experiences get triggered by present or future fears. He explains how stress impacts...2022-06-0230 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastChoosing Feeling over ThinkingImagine you’re in a conversation, and you’re asked how you feel about your success. Do you reply with “I think I can do more”? How about when you’re asked how you feel about your relationship with your father? Do you say, “I think he’s an honorable man”? Do you notice the pattern here? Each time you’re asked about how you feel, you respond by sharing what you think.In this episode, I discuss why we are inclined to share what we think when we are asked about what we feel. I also descr...2022-05-2604 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastLeadership Trauma and the Value of Grieving with Yijen LiuYijen Liu is an entrepreneur of the human potential movement and investor in Observant, a tech & AI start-up. She is an experienced product leader whose career includes serving as the Vice President of Product at Mezi.com, the Director of Product Management for Rdio, and the Head of Mobile Product at Amazon. She also served as a senior financial analyst at Microsoft. As an entrepreneur, Yijen founded Moment Coaching, through which she worked with organizations to develop leadership, teamwork, and communication until October 2021. She is also the Founder of the e-learning app Human and led its development until the...2022-05-1938 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastCelebrating the Love that You AreThe past few years have inspired so much reflection on who I am as a mother—a mother with doubt, shame, and hypervigilance on the one hand, and the most tenderhearted love for two little boys who are now two brilliant men on the other. Mother’s Day can be difficult for survivors of childhood trauma. While other holidays are recognized for being difficult for many people, Mother’s Day brings up a silent struggle for so many—including us, the beautiful members of the Trauma Hiders Club.In this episode, I discuss how the last...2022-05-1204 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastListening to Your Inner Stirrings with Jaimes McNealJaimes McNeal is the President and Owner of JDM Coaching 360, a personal, professional, and organizational development company. Jaimes also serves as a qualitative researcher at Brandtrust and an adjunct instructor at Chowan University. He completed his Master of Arts degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, where he is also currently a Ph.D. candidate for Business Psychology. As an executive coach and speaker, Jaimes’s strength lies in his ability to identify beliefs and behaviors that inhibit desired outcomes.Jaimes joins us today to share his quest to...2022-05-0538 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastRite of Passage, Puberty, and Turning RedI recently watched Pixar’s latest bit of brilliance, Turning Red—a film about Meillin, a Chinese-Canadian girl who, due to a magical family blessing turned curse, discovers on her 13th birthday that she has the power to morph into a huge, red panda when she’s super-charged with emotions. But, my dear Trauma Hiders Club member, Turning Red is so much more than that.In this episode of the Trauma Hiders Club, I discuss Turning Red and how it touches upon intergenerational trauma, the mother-daughter bond, relationships formed outside of the family, parental pressu...2022-04-2807 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastSelf-Compassion: An Antidote to ShameShame is perhaps one of the most destructive emotions. It doesn’t only lead to anger, fear, perfectionism, and depression; it also invites self-loathing, self-harm, and self-sabotage. It is the reason there’s a Trauma Hiders Club—in fear of being found out, made fun of, and ultimately exiled, shame makes us hide and disconnect.I recently dug deep into the literature on shame as it relates to the individual and the collective to search for an antidote. In my search, I found many different and conflicting theories, some of which I agree with, and mo...2022-04-1409 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastThe Journey So FarWelcome to the 51st episode of the Trauma Hiders Club—a milestone episode I never thought would happen. The truth is that this podcast is the most publicly confronting thing I have ever done. Prior to launch, I had the fear that making it public would turn me into a ball, raw as an exposed nerve ending. But that didn’t happen; in fact, I went from nervous interviewer to flowing podcaster, inspired by my brilliant guests and the world around me, and encouraged by you, dear listeners.In this episode of the Trauma Hide...2022-03-3105 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastHyper-independence and Learning to Trust“If you want something done, do it yourself,” goes a quote attributed to many people—from Bonaparte to Zorg from the movie, The Fifth Element. Many people who subscribe to this belief think it is necessary to become successful in life; but when your default nature is to push through and do the thing—all the things—rather than receive support from others, that’s hyper-independence. And hyper-independence is a trauma response.In this episode of the Trauma Hiders Club, I explain what hyper-independence is and why it’s a trauma response. I discuss how we bring o...2022-03-1705 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastWe Don’t Talk about... the Otherness of TraumaUnless you’ve been living off the grid, you know that we don’t talk about Bruno. For anyone out of the loop, Bruno Madrigal is a character from the Disney animation film, Encanto. He’s the family member who’s shunned and in hiding due to his differences. If he sounds like a member of the Trauma Hiders Club, it’s no coincidence. After all, we often talk about not fitting in and, at the deeper level, not having a sense of belonging. But in my fantasy, it’s Mirabel Madrigal who represents all the members of the Trauma Hider...2022-03-0306 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastForgiveness is an Inside Job (and a Detonator Button)Forgiveness is like a detonator button in the Trauma Hiders Club. While forgiveness is definitely a hot-button topic for me and for so many of my clients, I’ve been thinking about how we’re conditioned to forgive and forget, or to believe in the old adage that to err is human and to forgive is divine. But to me, forgiveness is an inside job—one that involves reuniting the parts of ourselves that splintered away in response to trauma.In this episode, I discuss the healing power of reconnecting, forgiving, and loving all the pa...2022-02-1706 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastWords of LoveI have recently been thinking about the words that we hear and don’t hear as children and the relationship those words have with our adulthood. You see, between my mother’s Lewy body dementia and my father’s fading short-term memory, I’m often struck by the realization that the gates of opportunity to have loving conversations with them are closing.So, I went to Facebook and Instagram and asked my network: what do you want to hear but never heard as kids?In this episode, I share the words of love I w...2022-02-0305 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastOn the Upside of Healing“Am I kidding myself, or am I on the upside of healing?” This thought comes in and out of my consciousness a lot.I convince myself that I’ve spent countless hours doing the work, crying buckets of tears, pushing away bodily feelings, and naming emotions—I’ve done this so many times that I’ve created, and deferred to, an internal operating system that invites me to look for signs that let me know that I am, in fact, on the upside of healing from trauma.\In this episode of the Trauma Hider...2022-01-2005 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastBecoming: A New Year’s ResolutionThrough nearly two years of the pandemic, we’re all hoping for an uprising in health and a decrease in the spread. With 2022 just around the corner, we’re all definitely feeling a collective hope for the future. Speaking of stops and starts, January’s the season of New Year’s resolutions—and abandoning them after three weeks of fervor. But instead of making a list of things we’re going to do—lose weight, eat better, save more, spend less—why don’t we utilize 2022 to envision who we want to be, how we’re going to get there, and recommit...2022-01-0604 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastEmotions, Gut Feelings, and a Smilodon on the HorizonI so often hear the terms “emotionally triggered” and “gut feeling” used interchangeably. But, while they’re both associated with powerful internal experiences, there is a stark difference between the two. How can you tell them apart?Imagine you’re an early human. One day, while out hunting or gathering resources, you spot a saber-toothed tiger on the horizon, walking down your path. You feel fear. Are you experiencing an emotional trigger or a gut feeling? Why does the distinction matter?In this episode of the Trauma Hiders Club, I draw wisdo...2021-12-2305 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastTrauma Hiders ThanksgivingThe green bean casserole is, undoubtedly, the Thanksgiving fan favorite. But I think of it the way I think about practicing gratitude: I don’t like it, I don’t want it, and I’m going to move it all around my plate until I get the chance to surreptitiously feed it to the dog.If you’re someone who, like me, feels ashamed for not counting your blessings enough, gratitude can be a hard green bean to swallow. But give yourself some grace, compassion, and the opportunity to feel what’s real for you—that m...2021-11-2506 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastYou Might Be a Trauma Hider If...I’ve referred to myself as a trauma hider several times in this podcast, and my guests have shared how they hide their wounds from the world. So, it’s understandable if, at this point, you find yourself wondering: Am I a trauma hider? How do I know if I am one? Well, I’m not an expert on you, but I’m certainly an expert on me. By looking at myself, I know some of the best ways a world-class trauma hider hides their trauma.In this episode, I reveal the tell-tale signs of a wor...2021-11-1106 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastThe Adele-Flavored Layercake of EmotionSome songs really just come out of nowhere and melt you into a puddle of tears on the floor. Yes, I’m talking about Adele’s new song, “Go Easy on Me,” which caught me folding the laundry when it started playing and had me curled up—stunned on my couch—when it got to the chorus.I’m not sure if everyone who listened to the song had the same responses—frozen in place, mouth open, and one hand on heart—but I have the assertion that for us, people of the Trauma Hiders Club, music is a powerful emot...2021-10-2804 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastA Letter to My Inner Childhood WarriorEarlier this year, I did some inner child work with my extraordinary, hilarious, and generous coach, Nate Postlethwait. It was deep, dark, and confronting as much as it was uplifting, light, and joyful. And, at the end of our journey to meet the child within me, I wrote a letter to my younger self--that younger me, that fierce, 10-year-old warrior who took charge and fought.In this episode, I share with you the letter I wrote to my inner childhood warrior.“We are here in full view together, so strong, so loving, so...2021-10-1405 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastThe Myth of the Resilient Trauma SurvivorWe often hear that resilience can make us stronger. The philosopher, Lucius Annaeus Seneca, once said that “difficulty strengthens the mind as labor does the body.” Nietzsche (and Kelly Clarkson) riffed on “what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.” In their book, Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy, Adam Grant and Sheryl Samberg argue that we can think of resilience as a muscle that can be built up. In that sense, it seems that the best way to develop resilience is to go through hardship. However, in the same way that too much muscle mass can put a...2021-09-3005 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastReceiving LoveWith the exception of messages, calls, and cards I received from people I love and people who love me, the day unfolded not unlike any other. As I reflected on the expressions of love from everyone, I realized how this was all new to me. I was struck by the newness of receiving love. In this feeling of being loved, I believe that I am lovable; in this belief, I practice receiving love. While I can’t say I’ve mastered it, I definitely am practicing it. For the first time in 48 birthdays, it’s clear to me that I am f...2021-09-1603 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastDon’t Let Your Shit Get in the Way of Your HealingYou are here, feeling unworthy and unlovable. Your traumas, fears, blame, and self-judgment fill all of your stories. Whether it’s your first or tenth time, you have to fight it. You have to stop them from getting in the way of your healing. You have to fight because you’ll get through it. You have to fight because you are worthy. And know that there are people around you—people who support you, believe you, and believe in you. We are here.In this episode, I reveal the 10th rule of the Trauma Hiders...2021-09-0202 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastMake the Boundaries, Keep the BoundariesIf you’ve experienced trauma, there’s a high chance that keeping boundaries may be difficult for you. “Boundaries” might not even be in your vocabulary. But creating and maintaining boundaries are some of the ways you can honor your healing. Without boundaries, creepers will continue to invade your life and suck your energy so much that you might not have anything left for healing. As you work through your trauma, it’s important to remember the 9th rule of the Trauma Hiders Club: Make the Boundaries, Keep the Boundaries.In this episode, I discuss th...2021-08-1904 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastAccept OthersI have another name for the eighth rule of Trauma Hiders Club: “Sometimes Other People Suck, and It’s Not Their Fault.”It can be frustrating whenever you share your trauma with others. Sometimes you don’t get the response you want; sometimes, they trigger your trauma even more; sometimes, you trigger their trauma. That’s because nobody else has lived your experience but you—inevitably, some people are going to fall short of expectations. But you’re not responsible for how they respond, and they’re not responsible for how you respond. Know that even the people who love...2021-08-0503 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastBe Patient with Your Healing JourneyIf you’re just beginning your journey through healing trauma, you might find yourself wanting it just to be over so you can get back to your life as soon as you can. I was there when I started my own deep trauma therapy as a patient. It felt like my progress was incremental - so small, in fact, it felt like I barely made progress at all. Conversations with my therapist felt like it hardly made any forward movement. I wanted everything faster.You know what’s fascinating? I don’t know if it’s e...2021-07-2203 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastRecognize – It's A Long RoadHealing trauma can be a long, long journey. In my own healing experience, I spent so much time creating safe spaces and safe resources - all of which were imagined. I spent so much time creating those imaginary safe places and containers that I only spent 10% of my time actually unpacking and dealing with the trauma... and 90% in those containers.That’s why the sixth rule of the Trauma Hiders Club is to remember that it’s a long road, and how long healing takes (or will take) for you is less important than the...2021-07-0803 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastAccept – Healing from Trauma takes timeHealing from trauma takes time, and it certainly doesn’t have a required amount of time. There’s no date, no deadline. Nothing says you have to be healed by this or that point in time. The weight of emotional pain from trauma is heavy and huge. Move through it one step at a time, at your own pace, in a way that you can handle. If someone promises you that you’ll be completely healed, restored to your full glory, after taking their “proven” steps in a certain number of sessions, don’t walk away - run. And run fast, be...2021-06-2403 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastKnow There Is Life After TraumaI remember hearing a sound. It was my dog’s breath after playing. And when the sound of my dog’s breathing reminded me of my abuser, I immediately felt sick. I had already been deep in my work; still, the sound set off my hypervigilance. It would be like this in many moments of my life: it could be the color of somebody’s eyes, a pair of glasses, or an older person, and my hypervigilance would trigger. Using the resources I had, I worked my way through those moments. Then, life went on.Perh...2021-06-1704 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastKnow That You Are Not Your TraumaRepeat after me: Trauma happened to me. I am not my trauma.As a trauma survivor, you’re likely to blend what happened to you with your identity. You might think“I’m filthy” or “I’m damaged, broken.” I know this because these are words I’ve thought to myself. I have spent the majority of my life blaming myself for my childhood trauma; telling myself that I can’t trust myself or other people. And it wasn’t until I did the work that I realized I didn’t choose what happened to me...the same way you didn’t ch...2021-06-1704 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastTalk About Your Trauma with a ProfessionalI remember the first time I talked about trauma to anyone - it was my parents, and the response I received wasn’t what I needed. I didn’t know what I needed, and they certainly did their best, but I knew what I got was not what I needed - so I stopped talking about it. What I discovered many years later while working with other people and being in this world where trauma was all around me is the realization that the only way through it was by doing the work. That’s why the...2021-06-1705 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastTalk About Your Trauma with a ProfessionalIn my first experience of talking about my trauma, I got a response that was possibly considered retraumatizing. While my parents did the best they could, I was looking for a different response. I didn't know what response I was looking for, but I did know that the one I got was not it. So the second rule of the trauma club being ‘talk about trauma club’ is to find helpers. Look for the helpers. If you don't find the people who can respond, find the people who can. Those people are therapists, counselors, or trauma-informed coaches. They are thos...2021-06-1705 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastTalkI remember the first time I talked about trauma to anyone - it was my parents, and the response I received wasn’t what I needed. I didn’t know what I needed, and they certainly did their best, but I knew what I got was not what I needed - so I stopped talking about it. What I discovered many years later while working with other people and being in this world where trauma was all around me is the realization that the only way through it was by doing the work. That’s why the...2021-06-1704 min

Trauma Hiders Club PodcastBreaking Free from TraumaWelcome to the first episode of The Trauma Hiders Club Podcast. I’m your host, Karen Goldfinger Baker, a board-certified Executive Coach for high-achieving, game-changing giants in professional sports, technology, business, and leadership. I’m also the creator of the Trauma Hiders Club, an invite-only club for high-achieving individuals to feel supported, held, and heard while working past and healing from traumatic experiences. As a trauma survivor myself - I get you. For years I struggled to uncouple myself from my childhood trauma - hiding it away in that imaginary closet at the back of my mind. Through a conv...2021-06-1705 min