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May 29, 2025 34 mins
Mental Health Advocacy and Embracing Authenticity: From Social Work to Sheep Farming In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia' for Mental Health Awareness Month, host Alycia Anderson welcomes Kellie Burke, a social worker and expert in trauma-informed leadership. Kellie shares her journey from aspiring nun to social work with a focus on mental health advocacy. She explains trauma-informed leadership, which acknowledges the personal histories that individuals bring to the workplace and focuses on creating a psychologically safe environment. The conversation also covers the impact of workplace bullying and the importance of modeling positive behaviors. The episode concludes with a unique insight into Kellie's hobby of sheep farming and beekeeping, highlighting its positive effects on mental health. Join Alycia and Kellie for an enlightening discussion on fostering empathy, curiosity, and well-being in both personal and professional spaces. Episode Guide 00:00 Introduction to Pushing Forward with Alycia 00:25 Welcoming Kellie Burke: A Mental Health Advocate 01:50 Kellie's Journey to Social Work 06:15 Understanding Trauma-Informed Leadership 11:56 The Importance of Empathy in Leadership 21:13 Addressing Workplace Bullying 30:02 Sheep Farming and Beekeeping: A Personal Touch 32:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts A Quote from Kellie “It's important for us to model and ripple the positive. We need it more than ever because those reverberations help mitigate the negative stuff that's out there.” ~ Kellie Burke Key Topics at a Glance 🌱 Embracing Purpose and Overcoming Adversity ⛪️ From Aspiring Nun to Social Worker: A Unique Journey 🤝 Empathy in Leadership: Balancing Accountability and Understanding 💔 The Reality of Trauma-Informed Leadership 🌟 The Power of Authenticity at Work: Be Yourself and Inspire Others 🏫 Why Does Work Sometimes Feel like High School? ✊ Standing Up Against Workplace Bullying: A Powerful New Attitude 🧠 Empathy & Curiosity: The Ultimate Leadership Tools 🧘‍♀️ Nurturing Mental Health Beyond the Workplace 🐑 Boost Your Day: Take Meetings With Lambs 🔍 Curiosity Kills Judgment Connect with Kellie Burke Kellie's LinkedIn Profile Follow Up with Alycia: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Feedback with Alycia About the Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Alycia on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Alycia on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book Alycia for a Speaking Event⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Inquire on How Alycia Can Train Your Employees in Disabling Ableism⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Alycia’s Disability Inclusion Micro Learning Video Series⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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