RISEUP: Voices From the Frontlines

Krista Phoenix Fee
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Elevate, Empower and RISEUP To Transform Your World Welcome to: RISEUP Voices from the Frontlines, the podcast that brings you closer to the heart of transformative change and human resilience. Enjoy show topics taken from our signature RISEUP framework of R-elationship, I-dentity, S-afety, E-motional intelligence, awareness and expression, U-nleashed and Empowered, and P-assion and purpose Episode Types: 1. Sparks Short, impactful, and loaded with actionable insights, Sparks are your go-to for "little bits of big information." These condensed episodes distill complex topics like family dynamics, community safety, mental health, and post-traumatic growth into bite-sized takeaways that you can implement immediately. Whether you're looking to strengthen your relationships or learn new strategies for personal growth, Sparks light the way. 2. Voices from the Frontlines: Step into the lives of those making a difference. Our long-form, unscripted, and unedited interviews offer raw, authentic conversations with individuals navigating life on the frontlines. From investigators advocating for children's safety to Military Veterans, Police, and Firefighters struggling with PTS to mental health professionals discussing strategies for post-traumatic growth, these episodes capture the real stories that mainstream media often overlooks. Unfiltered and heartfelt, these voices offer invaluable lessons and inspiration. Why Listen? Whether you're at home, on your commute, or taking a break, RISEUP: Voices from the Frontlines is your companion in understanding and embracing the transformative power within us all. Tune in to get inspired by real stories, enlightened by expert insights, and empowered to make a meaningful impact on your own frontlines. Join us and become part of the movement. It's time to RISEUP. Subscribe now on all major podcast platforms and transform your world, one episode at a time.

  1. Oct 8

    RISEUP Relationship-Safety Before Repair

    A difficult conversation can be uncomfortable and still be safe. But if one person can't finish a thought, say no, ask for a pause, or speak honestly without fearing retaliation, a better communication script won't solve the underlying problem. In this episode of RISEUP Relationship Reset, Dr. Krista Fee asks what needs to be in place before a couple attempts repair. She explores timing and privacy, listening without immediately correcting, naming one observable moment, and pausing with a reliable return. She also addresses what happens after a vulnerable conversation, when follow-through matters more than a polished apology. You will hear practical language for beginning a hard conversation and a three-question reflection you can use on your own. The episode distinguishes ordinary conflict from intimidation or coercion. If speaking honestly brings fear or punishment, prioritize individual support and a safety plan that fits your circumstances rather than a joint repair exercise. Explore the Relationship Reset course and community Read the companion blog: Relationship Reset Blog If you need confidential support with relationship abuse or safety planning, visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline at thehotline.org.

  2. Oct 7

    RISEUP Responder-Personal Code

    You may have a personal code you have never written down: “I cannot let anyone down,” “I must handle it alone,” or “If I can help, I have to say yes.” It may have protected what matters to you. It may also be driving a result you no longer want to keep repeating. In this RISEUP Responders episode, Dr. Krista Fee examines the private rules that can shape a responder’s work, rest, and relationships. Through illustrative examples of shift coverage and coming home after a difficult tour, she offers a five-minute personal code audit: identify a recurring result, find the rule beneath it, name what the rule protected and what it costs now, then write a version you can practice in the next predictable moment. The episode connects cognitive approaches with practical if-then planning while staying grounded in operational duties, real staffing pressures, and the limits of self-reflection. The exercise is educational, not a clinical assessment or a substitute for a safe workplace process. Write four short lines: (1) the result that keeps showing up (2) the moment where the pattern begins (3) the old rule in your actual words (4) a revised rule that keeps the value without requiring the same cost. Add one if-then response you can use when the next request or conversation arrives. Start with a situation where you have room to think and follow all applicable duty and safety procedures. For practical, culturally informed conversations with responders and families who understand life beyond the call, join the RISEUP Responders community- PM for your private invitation.

  3. Oct 6

    RISEUP Pro-Responsiblity Carries Weight

    RISEUP PRO  |  Dr.Krista Fee  |  October 5 2026  |  When something goes wrong at work, your team learns a great deal from what happens next. Do you name your part, ask how the decision affected people, and return with a workable response? Or do they have to wonder whether it is safe to bring you the next concern? In “Responsibility Carries Weight,” Dr. Krista Fee looks at the first moments after a leadership decision creates a problem. She explores how pressure and defensiveness can narrow our response, why taking responsibility does not mean claiming blame for everything, and what it takes to repair trust through action. You will leave with four moves you can use this week: name what you know, listen for impact, decide what you can do, and return to see whether it helped. There is also a short reflection you can bring to one unfinished conversation. Leadership is visible when the room gets uncomfortable. The question is what people experience from you when it does. Listen to the episode wherever you get your favorite podcast If you want to practice this kind of leadership with thoughtful peers, real-world tools, and ongoing support, join the RISEUP PRO community #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkplaceCulture #TeamTrust #TraumaInformedLeadership #RISEUPPro #RISEUPPhoenix

  4. Aug 28

    The Cost of Constant Readiness

    🔥 EPISODE 1 The Cost of Constant Readiness: When Your Body Never Stands Down 🚨 NEW EPISODE RELEASE You made it home. The uniform is off. The shift is over. The calls are done. …and your body is still scanning the room. Still tracking movement. Still holding tension. Still waiting for something to go wrong. Someone you love walks toward you. They’re not a threat. They’re not a problem. They’re just trying to connect. And something in you tightens anyway. Not because you don’t care. Because your system hasn’t come down yet. 🎙️ In This Episode: We’re not talking about burnout. We’re talking about what happens when readiness becomes your baseline state—and no one ever taught you how to exit it. You’ll hear: This is the part no one trains. 🧠 What Most People Miss: Your system isn’t broken. It’s doing exactly what it was trained to do. The problem is… it never got trained to stand down. And over time, that doesn’t just affect you. It affects the people waiting for you on the other side of the door. 🔥 Listen / Watch Now: 🎧 RISEUP Voices From The Frontlines ⚡ If This Hit: You’re not the only one living this way. You just might be one of the first willing to actually look at it. ➡️ Comment CONNECT and I’ll send you the next step ➡️ Or book a call:

    The Cost of Constant Readiness

  5. Jul 7

    TIL 40/40 Trauma Informed Leadership in the Real World: Episode 2

    🎙️ New Episode Announcement We’re back with Part 2 of our live Q&A—going even deeper into the realities leaders face. Topics include: “This is how we’ve always done it.” How to transform rigid systems without losing your values. What to do when a leader’s discretion causes harm: repair, accountability, and outcome responsibility. How to prevent burnout while leading change. How to move teams from grievance to growth without minimizing pain. These aren’t hypotheticals; they’re the daily fires leaders stand in. You’ll hear trauma-informed strategies that protect dignity, deliver justice, and keep your North Star steady—even when the waves are high. It’s a masterclass in leading people and systems with courage and care. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6IpBgf3j2RC4pKVMKxMkx6?si=3a827a5dc06c4790 📅 Book a call with Krista to see how this program can transform your leadership or schedule your organization’s custom training series: https://calendly.com/riseupphoenix/compass

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    TIL 39/40 Trauma Informed Leadership in the Real World: Question and Answer Episode 1

    🎙️ New Episode Announcement Live from the frontlines of leadership, this conference-style Q&A tackles the questions you’re asking right now. How do I rebuild trust after a breach? How do I hold people accountable without shaming them? What do I do when my board, staff, or parents are polarized and combative? We field questions from school administrators, nonprofit directors, city leaders, business executives, and first responders. Every answer draws on the book and this series: nervous-system regulation, transparent communication, fair consequences, and systems that heal instead of harm. You’ll leave with scripts, practices, and frameworks you can use in your next meeting. If you’ve been craving practical, compassionate answers to high-stakes leadership dilemmas, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6IpBgf3j2RC4pKVMKxMkx6?si=3a827a5dc06c4790 📅 Book a call with Krista to see how this program can transform your leadership or schedule your organization’s custom training series: https://calendly.com/riseupphoenix/compass

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    TIL 38/40 The Peaceful Warrior

    🎙️ New Episode Announcement When words no longer work, what then? Part 2 moves from philosophy to practice. We define the peaceful warrior: a leader who pursues peace relentlessly, prepares for conflict soberly, and refuses to dehumanize, even under pressure. You’ll learn how to set nonnegotiable boundaries, protect people and mission without collapsing into rage, and keep dignity intact when stakes are high. We also dig into de-escalation and the psychology of conflict, how to downshift nervous systems, interrupt the “us vs. them” spiral, and make principled decisions under fire. And yes, we talk about training: RISEUP offers a full de-escalation and conflict toolbox for leaders and teams who want real-world skills, not just ideals. This episode is your field guide for leading through confrontation without losing your soul. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6IpBgf3j2RC4pKVMKxMkx6?si=3a827a5dc06c4790 📅 Book a call with Krista to see how this program can transform your leadership or schedule your organization’s custom training series: https://calendly.com/riseupphoenix/compass

  8. Jun 16

    TIL 37/40 Is Peace Possible in a Violent World

    🎙️ New Episode Announcement Can we remain nonviolent in a violent world? In this episode, we wrestle with one of leadership’s oldest, hardest questions. We trace the arc from Gandhi’s "ahimsa" and King’s “soul force” to Churchill’s refusal to appease fascism and Mandela’s road from resistance to reconciliation. This isn’t just a theory for a classroom; it’s the daily paradox leaders face when they must hold dignity as the compass while confronting real harm. We’ll explore what nonviolence can accomplish, where it meets its limits, and how trauma-informed leaders avoid naïveté without surrendering their humanity. You’ll also hear the two questions every leader must answer before the crisis hits: What cause am I willing to die for? And what cause am I willing to take life for? If you don’t know, someone else may decide for you. If you lead in government, education, nonprofits, faith communities, business—or at home—this conversation will equip you to pursue peace while preparing to protect what matters. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6IpBgf3j2RC4pKVMKxMkx6?si=3a827a5dc06c4790 📅 Book a call with Krista to see how this program can transform your leadership or schedule your organization’s custom training series: https://calendly.com/riseupphoenix/compass

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Elevate, Empower and RISEUP To Transform Your World Welcome to: RISEUP Voices from the Frontlines, the podcast that brings you closer to the heart of transformative change and human resilience. Enjoy show topics taken from our signature RISEUP framework of R-elationship, I-dentity, S-afety, E-motional intelligence, awareness and expression, U-nleashed and Empowered, and P-assion and purpose Episode Types: 1. Sparks Short, impactful, and loaded with actionable insights, Sparks are your go-to for "little bits of big information." These condensed episodes distill complex topics like family dynamics, community safety, mental health, and post-traumatic growth into bite-sized takeaways that you can implement immediately. Whether you're looking to strengthen your relationships or learn new strategies for personal growth, Sparks light the way. 2. Voices from the Frontlines: Step into the lives of those making a difference. Our long-form, unscripted, and unedited interviews offer raw, authentic conversations with individuals navigating life on the frontlines. From investigators advocating for children's safety to Military Veterans, Police, and Firefighters struggling with PTS to mental health professionals discussing strategies for post-traumatic growth, these episodes capture the real stories that mainstream media often overlooks. Unfiltered and heartfelt, these voices offer invaluable lessons and inspiration. Why Listen? Whether you're at home, on your commute, or taking a break, RISEUP: Voices from the Frontlines is your companion in understanding and embracing the transformative power within us all. Tune in to get inspired by real stories, enlightened by expert insights, and empowered to make a meaningful impact on your own frontlines. Join us and become part of the movement. It's time to RISEUP. Subscribe now on all major podcast platforms and transform your world, one episode at a time.

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