Get Trauma Informed Podcast
The Get Trauma Informed Podcast is dedicated to unraveling the complexities of trauma, its pervasive impact, and the journey toward holistic recovery and realignment. If your radiance have ever felt muted, like I and thousands of others, you are in the right place to reignite your inner light. I'm your host, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding. To Reach out for support and coaching. Trauma was not your Fault, your were collateral damage on someone else's warpath. Recovery however is our Responsibility. I am your Holistic Trauma Recovery Coach and Fellow Survivor turned Thriver. We bring awareness of the resources available to those who are suffering in silence that was created by Trauma. Together we'll explore the depths of trauma awareness, the critical importance of understanding its effects, trauma discrimination, trauma ignorance and the many paths available for holistic recovery and realignment. Contact us: https://linktr.ee/dlblanding info@oasiswellnessctrs.com https://www.youtube.com/@KingdomWealth-z9c Disclaimer: Please note that we are not medical doctors, therapists, attorneys, accounts, nor financial advisors, we are Wellness Coaches in the Naturopathic Arena. This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes only! If you have a serious health condition you may want to consider seeking advice from a physician. We do not diagnose, heal, treat, or cure. The information is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice by licensed physicians. Viewers should consult a physician regularly in all matters relating to medical problems, especially in matters of diagnosing, treating or curing diseases or other physical or mental conditions. The herbal & light therapy references are from historical observations and data relating to herbs & light therapy. We make recommendations to restore proper balance in the mind, body, spirit and soul. LIFEWAVE DISCLAIMER: LifeWave products are lifestyle products and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or medical condition. Always consult with a physician or other qualified healthcare provider before embarking on a new treatment, product use, diet, or fitness program. All content is created and published online for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. Success stories are anecdotal and based on personal accounts, viewpoint and opinion rather than researched facts. One person's results do not reflect what other people may experience. Copyright Disclaimer Disclaimer - Excerpts from books, blogs, social media, and public figures protected by Fair Use Clause of the Copyright Act which states - Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies or phono-records or by any other means specified by that section, for purposes such as criticism, COMMENT, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright The views and opinions expressed are based on Research Data unless otherwise stated to be the individual's personal experiences.
Episodes
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In this powerful episode of The Warrior Within, Liz Blanding explores the essential trauma recovery theme of emotional safety. From nervous system dysregulation to broken trust and relational isolation, Liz breaks down how trauma impacts our emotional world—and how we can begin to heal. Whether you're a veteran or a civilian CPTSD survivor, this episode guides you toward regulation, rebuildin...
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This week on The Warrior Within, Liz Blanding dives into the complicated and often misunderstood world of trauma triggers and flashbacks. With honesty and compassion, she explains how the body remembers what the mind tries to forget. Whether you're a military veteran or civilian survivor of CPTSD, this episode provides insight, validation, and practical strategies to navigate flashbacks and b...
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In Week 4 of The Warrior Within, we’re addressing two of the most hidden—and spiritually painful—wounds many trauma survivors carry: moral injury and survivor’s guilt. Whether you're a veteran grappling with what happened in combat, or a civilian struggling with shame after escaping abuse or outliving others, these wounds go beyond the emotional—they cut into the soul.
In this episode, Co...
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In Week 3 of the Warrior Within trauma recovery series, we explore two very different trauma battlegrounds that lead to similar internal wars—Military PTSD and Civilian Complex PTSD (CPTSD). Though their sources differ—combat vs. chronic abuse—their effects often overlap: emotional shutdown, hypervigilance, flashbacks, and deep identity wounds.
In this heartfelt episode, Coach Liz unpacks the traum...
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In Week 2 of the Warrior Within trauma recovery journey, we dive into the science and spirituality of neuroplasticity — the brain’s miraculous ability to heal, rewire, and recover after trauma. Whether you've endured the battlefield, childhood abuse, or chronic stress, this episode reminds you that your brain is not broken—it’s wounded, and wounded things can heal.
We’ll explore how trauma rew...
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In this powerful launch to our Veteran Trauma Recovery Program, we dive deep into how trauma changes the brain—and how the brain can heal. Using the science of neuroplasticity, Coach Liz breaks down how trauma survivors, whether veteran or civilian, can retrain their minds and rewrite their stories. If you’ve ever felt stuck in survival mode, this episode will show you that your brain isn’t broken...
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In this deeply moving episode of the Get Trauma Informed Podcast, host Liz Blanding welcomes Mike Murphy — author, speaker, and founder of Mountains of Hope Wellness Retreat. Mike shares his personal story of growing through childhood trauma and how it shaped his mission to help others reclaim their power.
💬 Key Takeaways:
- [00:00] What it truly means to “get trauma informed”
- [05:47] How t...
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In this eye-opening episode, host Liz Blanding sits down with certified family recovery coach and author Mike Shooty to explore the deep connection between trauma and addiction. Mike shares his 20-year journey battling substance use disorders and how uncovering unresolved trauma became the turning point in his recovery.
Drawing from his book Lost in London: Journey from Insanity to Acceptance,...
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In this final episode of the Trauma-Informed Leadership Masterclass, Coach Liz Blanding closes the series with a powerful reminder: healing is ongoing, layered, and deeply personal. She shares accessible recovery resources through Oasis Wellness Centers and offers reflective practices that help leaders stay grounded, self-aware, and purpose-driven as they lead others through recovery and resilience.
Ke...
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In Part 7 of the Trauma-Informed Leadership Masterclass, Coach Liz Blanding shines a spotlight on what many leaders overlook: the critical role of self-care and nervous system regulation. Trauma-informed leadership starts with YOU. This episode dives into daily practices and micro-moments that restore balance, build resilience, and model healing in motion.
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- Inner Work = Outer Imp...
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In Part 6 of the Trauma-Informed Leadership Masterclass, Coach Liz Blanding shifts the focus from trauma awareness to practical implementation. Leaders will learn how to translate empathy into action by incorporating quick wins, structured check-ins, emotionally safe feedback, and long-term culture shifts—all designed to support healing, trust, and team resilience.
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- Awarenes...
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In Part 5 of the Trauma-Informed Leadership Masterclass, Coach Liz Blanding explores how we move from fear-based control models to empowered, purpose-driven leadership. This episode is a deep dive into how trauma-informed leaders foster autonomy, accountability, and inner transformation—while equipping others to rise.
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- Reclaiming Power: True trauma recovery means r...
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In Part 4 of the Trauma-Informed Leadership Masterclass Series, Coach Liz Blanding explores a topic often overlooked in professional development: organizational trauma. In this eye-opening episode, listeners will learn how trauma exists not just in people, but in systems and workplace cultures, and how it can be healed through trauma-informed leadership practices.
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- Organizati...
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In Part 3 of the Trauma-Informed Leadership Masterclass, Coach Liz Blanding focuses on the mindset shifts necessary for trauma-informed leadership. This episode takes listeners deep into the role that beliefs—especially limiting ones rooted in trauma—play in a person’s leadership capacity and emotional recovery. Through the lens of Self-Determination Theory, Liz highlights how leaders can fo...
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In Part 2 of the Trauma-Informed Leadership Masterclass series, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding dives into the critical connections between unresolved trauma, addiction patterns, relapse prevention, and emotional intelligence. This episode challenges leaders to look inward and recognize the subtle yet powerful ways trauma shapes behavior—and how self-awareness can be the greatest leadership tool of all.
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In this powerful kickoff to our 8-part podcast series, Wellness Coach Liz Blanding introduces the foundational principles of trauma-informed leadership. With up to 80% of the population having experienced trauma, this episode breaks down why leadership today must shift to become more aware, responsive, and human-centered.
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The Need for Awareness: 70-80% of individuals have experi...
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In this enlightening episode of the Get Trauma Informed Podcast, we sit down with Dr. James Chitwood to dive deep into the powerful intersection between trauma-informed care and organizational leadership. With decades of experience leading systems and shaping leaders, Dr. Chitwood shares practical strategies for building trauma-informed cultures, creating psychological safety, and redefining ...
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In the final part of the “Functioning While Traumatized” mini-series, host Liz Blanding shares powerful insight into the emotional cycles of trauma and addiction—and how to begin breaking free.
You’ll learn about the biochemical patterns behind emotional cravings, the connection between trauma and addictive behaviors, and practical steps to shift from survival to true healing.
Liz also opens the door for...
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In Part 2 of the “Functioning While Traumatized” mini-series, host Liz Blanding takes a deeper dive into the hidden costs of carrying unresolved trauma. From emotional distress to physical illness, from mental fog to broken relationships—this episode uncovers the real toll that trauma takes when it goes unaddressed.
You’ll also explore the reasons many of us hide our pain, and the danger of simply “gett...
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Have you ever smiled through pain or kept moving just to avoid falling apart? In this eye-opening kickoff to the new “Functioning While Traumatized” mini-series, host Liz Blanding explores what it means to silently suffer from unresolved trauma—while still going through the motions of everyday life.
Through personal stories, common signs, and practical recovery guidance, Liz sheds light on the hidden to...
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