To Stop Trauma, Learn from Children

“Even a momentary lack of love and safety as children can follow us for the rest of our lives,” says Rainbow Markell, an early childhood education expert. Since her start in the field in the 1970s, she has been part of some of the most forward-thinking programs that put the idea of “trauma-informed care” on the map. How do you help children identify and regulate their emotions? How can you signal trust and build connections in times of conflict? And why is predictability such an important factor in it all?

In this episode, she and neurobiology expert Rajkumari Neogy explore how understanding these dynamics can hold the key to a big question: what does a trauma-informed workplace look like? They cover the stages of brain development, why breathing serves as the “brakes” to our nervous system, and the “round eyebrow” approach that lowers someone’s defenses and helps them feel safe in an instant.

Please note that views expressed by our guests are their own and do not represent the views of their employers.

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Then, Now & Tomorrow, an original podcast series by ibelong
Is it possible to feel safe at work? Neurobiology expert Rajkumari Neogy absolutely thinks so. Join us for conversations that will blow your mind as we explore what it takes to foster inclusive leadership and cultivate resonant cultures in the workplace.

Watch or listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Credits
Produced by Flowship
Executive Producer: Rajkumari Neogy
Producer: Mike Giordani
Editor: Ramiro Gava
Audio Engineer: Alex Roses
Creative Director: Annabel Mangold
Original Music Composer: Dario Valderrama
Production Support: Thiaré Boutet & Pili Melendez
Rajkumari's wardrobe styling courtesy of Gene Hiller (www.genehiller.com)

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Meet ibelong
At ibelong, we've developed a neurochemical approach that solves for workplace exclusion and conflict. We study workplace scenarios that lead to dissatisfaction and have built a framework to understand why people are feeling undervalued, and how to change it.

Learn more at www.ibelong.com.