Become A Trauma Informed Coach

Lindsay Poelman

Are you a coach who's afraid to use the "T" word (Trauma) on your calls? Or you that trauma is a thing, that it happens, but not much more (because you’re not sure if you want to know more)? If any of this resonates (or you just want to know more about how, as coaches, we can support clients carrying trauma), this podcast is for you. Bringing our lack of understanding into the light is necessary to support ourselves—and clients—during calls. Now coach, I am NOT HERE to induce fear or paralysis in your coaching—bleh. I am here to help you 1) see what you’re potentially not seeing, 2) reaffirm 10000% that you absolutely can do something about it, and 3) reinforce the notion that we all start somewhere (it’s ok to be where you’re at right now)! There is SO MUCH you can do to support clients carrying trauma—as well as understanding the limitations we have as coaches—so that they can receive the care they are in search of. I believe that being Trauma-Informed is an Essential Standard of Care for every coach in the coaching industry. I have a vision of every coach being Trauma-Informed. 

  1. How Trauma-Informed Work Saved My Marriage, Career, and Sense of Self

    09/09/2025

    How Trauma-Informed Work Saved My Marriage, Career, and Sense of Self

    What if the life you’re living right now isn’t the one you’re meant to stay in? In this deeply personal episode, I share my story of becoming trauma-informed and how it changed everything—my marriage, my parenting, my relationship with myself, and even the continent I live on. This past decade has been the most transformative of my life. I open up about: My breaking pointsWhy learning about trauma, anxiety, and depression was the catalyst for healing.The choices that catapulted me into an entirely different life (including moving to France!).What I’ve learned about re-parenting myself, setting boundaries, and finding freedom in my body.Why trauma-informed work is essential in our homes, workplaces, and communities.This isn’t a polished “10 steps to healing” conversation. It’s raw, emotional, and honest. My hope is that as you listen, you’ll see reflections of your own journey and feel inspired to take the next brave step and learn what I did (and more) in my upcoming "LAST LIVE" Trauma-Informed Coach Certifications! Check out the LINKS below to experience first-hand what it feels like to be held, celebrated, and deeply supported. 👉 Links: Trauma-Informed Coach Certification: https://www.lindsaypoelmancoaching.com/traumacertMythic Zions Retreat: https://www.lindsaypoelmancoaching.com/mythiczionsAdv. Trauma-Informed Coach Certification: https://www.lindsaypoelmancoaching.com/relationship-trauma-certification-1 Lindsay’s current program offerings: Looking for a new career as a Certified Trauma-Informed Coach? It’s time to Become a Trauma-Informed Coach. Learn more about Lindsay's life coach certification here. Next round starts September, 2025! Are you already a Certified Coach looking to deepen your skillset by Becoming Trauma-Informed, with a spiritual twist? Click here to see if Lindsay's Advanced Intuitive Trauma Certification for Coaches is a fit for you. Our next round will begin September, 2025. Want a certification above + PRIVATE MENTORSHIP from yours truly? I have limited spaced available. Apply here. Check out her website here: Website. Find me on Instagram : @lindsaypoelmancoaching --- Your host, certified life coach Lindsay Poelman started her journey of intentional healing started when she learned that her husband had been lying to her about pornography use for a greater part of their marriage. After processing and accepting her circumstance more fully, she found coaching—which propelled her into a forward focused state of ...

    40 min
  2. Reset, Realign, and Return Home A New Person

    08/26/2025

    Reset, Realign, and Return Home A New Person

    Discover the Healing Power of a Trauma-Informed Retreat What if one weekend could shift the way your whole nervous system feels — not just for a few days, but long after you come home? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on our Mystical Magical Zions Retreat.  You’ll hear why a retreat isn’t just a getaway (hint: it’s a full-body reset), how intention-setting shapes the work we do together, and what it looks like to come as you are and leave with more clarity, alignment, and calm in your body. We’ll talk about the power of gathering in community, somatic practices that open your system to change, and why nature in Zion is such a potent container for transformation. If you’ve been craving space to exhale, recalibrate, and be deeply supported, this conversation is for you. Don't miss out on the chance to learn about the unique experiences planned for the retreat, including: The importance of warm, in-person connections post-COVID, The science behind using music and drumming for emotional processing, & The creative ways to express and release emotions. Click this link to snag your spot before they're all filled up! https://www.lindsaypoelmancoaching.com/mythiczions 01:16 Meet Melissa Taylor: Somatic Practices and More 03:24 The Power of Connection and Healing 07:52 Exploring Kundalini Yoga and Breath Work 15:11 The Impact of Drumming with Jill Freestone 28:15 Song Circle with Amy: Music as a Portal Lindsay’s current program offerings: Looking for a new career as a Certified Trauma-Informed Coach? It’s time to Become a Trauma-Informed Coach. Learn more about Lindsay's life coach certification here. Next round starts September, 2025! Are you already a Certified Coach looking to deepen your skillset by Becoming Trauma-Informed, with a spiritual twist? Click here to see if Lindsay's Advanced Intuitive Trauma Certification for Coaches is a fit for you. Our next round will begin September, 2025. Want a certification above + PRIVATE MENTORSHIP from yours truly? I have limited spaced available. Apply here. Check out her website here: Website. Find me on Instagram : @lindsaypoelmancoaching --- Your host, certified life coach Lindsay Poelman started her journey of intentional healing started when she learned that her husband had been lying to her about pornography use for a greater part of their marriage. After processing and accepting her circumstance more fully, she found coaching—which propelled her into a forward focused state of ...

    40 min
  3. The many faces of Betrayal

    08/12/2025

    The many faces of Betrayal

    For centuries, we’ve been told to move on, stay quiet, be grateful, or trust the system—whether that system was religious, medical, familial, or societal. But what if the very institutions we were taught to trust are where the deepest betrayals took root? In this raw, deeply personal episode, I walk you through a trauma-informed lens of betrayal in all its forms—and why naming it is not "playing the victim," but a powerful act of nervous system repair and reclamation. We explore: 🔥 What betrayal trauma actually is (and why it lives in the body)💔 The hidden cost of religious, medical, and societal betrayals😶‍🌫️ How women especially are conditioned to betray themselves to belong🧠 What neuroscience and trauma research say about repair, healing, and hope💡 Why witnessing ruptures is sacred—not shameful🌿 My own story of healing from personal and systemic betrayalsIf you've ever felt dismissed, gaslit, silenced, or ashamed for being too sensitive or too much—this one is for you. Your wounds are real. And your healing? It’s revolutionary. 🔗 Resources & Mentorship Mentioned: Apply for 1:1 Mentorship: [Insert your mentorship link here]Join the free ReSourced Community: [Link]Learn more about trauma-informed coaching: [Link to certification or about pag01:00 Personal Journey into Betrayal Coaching 04:25 Types of Betrayal 18:39 Internalized Betrayals 20:47 Healing and Moving Forward 24:34 Mentorship Opportunities Lindsay’s current program offerings: Looking for a new career as a Certified Trauma-Informed Coach? It’s time to Become a Trauma-Informed Coach. Learn more about Lindsay's life coach certification here. Next round starts September, 2025! Are you already a Certified Coach looking to deepen your skillset by Becoming Trauma-Informed, with a spiritual twist? Click here to see if Lindsay's Advanced Intuitive Trauma Certification for Coaches is a fit for you. Our next round will begin September, 2025. Want a certification above + PRIVATE MENTORSHIP from yours truly? I have limited spaced available. Apply here. Check out her website here: Website. Find me on Instagram : @lindsaypoelmancoaching --- Your host, certified life coach Lindsay Poelman started her journey of intentional healing started when she learned that her husband had been lying to her about pornography use for a greater part of their marriage. After processing and accepting her circumstance more fully, she found coaching—which propelled her into a forward focused state of ...

    26 min
  4. IFS, Collective Trauma, & How it relates to the USA - Part 1 of 2

    07/23/2025

    IFS, Collective Trauma, & How it relates to the USA - Part 1 of 2

    What if the parts of you that sabotage, overachieve, numb out, or shut down… were just trying to help? In this 2 part series, I sit down with trauma therapist and IFS expert Kathy Kinghorn to explore how Internal Family Systems (IFS) gives us a radical, compassionate map of the human psyche. You'll learn how the different “parts” of you—yes, even the ones that seem chaotic or contradictory—are showing up for a reason.  ✨ Topics We Cover: What IFS actually is (& how it mirrors your external family)Why they're ALL trying to help youThe neuroscience of partsWhat happens when we speak, lead, or parent from unintegrated parts🔗  Know an immigrant who needs a mental health eval with Kathy's team? Click here. Kathy's website: here. 💫 Become trauma-informed? Click here. 🌄 Somatic retreat this fall: Mythic Zions 🤍 Work w/ me privately: Mentorship for Coaches + Creatives ✨ Tik-Tok-er who insipired this interview: here. Overview: 01:17 Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS) 04:55 Exploring Parts and Self-Energy 14:23 Real-Life Examples and Applications of IFS 29:00 Conclusion & Teaser for Part Two, w/ how this all relates to the current state of the US Lindsay’s current program offerings: Looking for a new career as a Certified Trauma-Informed Coach? It’s time to Become a Trauma-Informed Coach. Learn more about Lindsay's life coach certification here. Next round starts September, 2025! Are you already a Certified Coach looking to deepen your skillset by Becoming Trauma-Informed, with a spiritual twist? Click here to see if Lindsay's Advanced Intuitive Trauma Certification for Coaches is a fit for you. Our next round will begin September, 2025. Want a certification above + PRIVATE MENTORSHIP from yours truly? I have limited spaced available. Apply here. Check out her website here: Website. Find me on Instagram : @lindsaypoelmancoaching --- Your host, certified life coach Lindsay Poelman started her journey of intentional healing started when she learned that her husband had been lying to her about pornography use for a greater part of their marriage. After processing and accepting her circumstance more fully, she found coaching—which propelled her into a forward focused state of ...

    29 min
  5. IFS, Collective Trauma, & How it relates to the USA - Part 2 of 2

    07/09/2025

    IFS, Collective Trauma, & How it relates to the USA - Part 2 of 2

    In this episode, host Lindsay continues her insightful discussion with trauma therapist Kathy Kinghorn. They delve into the dynamics of Internal Family Systems, drawing parallels between individual trauma responses & societal behaviors in the USA. They explore the roles of different internal 'parts' & how these dynamics manifest in current socio-political climates. They emphasize the importance of conscious inner work, understanding personal values, and fostering self-energy to drive positive change. The conversation also touches on systemic racism, privilege, and the power of collective healing. Tune in for an episode that offers hope and actionable insights for personal & societal transformation. 00:50 Understanding IFS 01:57 State of the USA: A Metaphor 02:31 The Role of Firefighters in Society 03:22 Addressing Systemic Issues 06:07 Personal Values & Beliefs 08:36 Privilege & Systemic Racism 17:19 Legacy & Intergenerational Trauma 21:22 Hope for the Future 🔗  Know an immigrant who needs a mental health eval with Kathy's team? Click here. Kathy's website: here. 💫 Become trauma-informed? Click here. 🌄 Somatic retreat this fall: Mythic Zions 🤍 Work w/ me privately: Mentorship for Coaches + Creatives Lindsay’s current program offerings: Looking for a new career as a Certified Trauma-Informed Coach? It’s time to Become a Trauma-Informed Coach. Learn more about Lindsay's life coach certification here. Next round starts September, 2025! Are you already a Certified Coach looking to deepen your skillset by Becoming Trauma-Informed, with a spiritual twist? Click here to see if Lindsay's Advanced Intuitive Trauma Certification for Coaches is a fit for you. Our next round will begin September, 2025. Want a certification above + PRIVATE MENTORSHIP from yours truly? I have limited spaced available. Apply here. Check out her website here: Website. Find me on Instagram : @lindsaypoelmancoaching --- Your host, certified life coach Lindsay Poelman started her journey of intentional healing started when she learned that her husband had been lying to her about pornography use for a greater part of their marriage. After processing and accepting her circumstance more fully, she found coaching—which propelled her into a forward focused state of ...

    24 min
  6. Spirituality vs. Religion ➡️ Can you have one without the other?

    06/25/2025

    Spirituality vs. Religion ➡️ Can you have one without the other?

    What is Spirituality? What is Religion? How much overlap is there, and can one exist without the other?  Have you ever felt like spirituality was only available through organized religion? Or that questioning religious dogma meant risking exile, shame, abandonment, or spiritual ruin? In this episode, Lindsay Poelman shares a heartfelt, trauma-informed snippet from her FREE ReSourced program—a powerful and supportive offering for people who are leaving or have left high-demand religions like Mormonism and are seeking to reconnect with their spirituality in a safe, embodied, and empowered COMMUNITY. Lindsay unpacks: The difference between spirituality and religion—and why unbraiding them is essential for spiritual reclamation.How patriarchal systems codified and controlled spirituality throughout history.The neuroscience of spiritual connection and how your nervous system plays a crucial role.How trauma can disconnect us from our intuition, and why it's not your fault.What it looks like to return to spiritual safety through your body.Multiple definitions and lenses for spirituality—from Jungian archetypes to earth-based wisdom.This episode isn’t about convincing anyone to leave religion. It’s about honoring your journey, supporting your sovereignty, and offering a space for you to reclaim your inner knowing—on your own terms. Want in on this FREE OFFERING? Click here. Lindsay’s current program offerings: Looking for a new career as a Certified Trauma-Informed Coach? It’s time to Become a Trauma-Informed Coach. Learn more about Lindsay's life coach certification here. Next round starts September, 2025! Are you already a Certified Coach looking to deepen your skillset by Becoming Trauma-Informed, with a spiritual twist? Click here to see if Lindsay's Advanced Intuitive Trauma Certification for Coaches is a fit for you. Our next round will begin September, 2025. Want a certification above + PRIVATE MENTORSHIP from yours truly? I have limited spaced available. Apply here. Check out her website here: Website. Find me on Instagram : @lindsaypoelmancoaching --- Your host, certified life coach Lindsay Poelman started her journey of intentional healing started when she learned that her husband had been lying to her about pornography use for a greater part of their marriage. After processing and accepting her circumstance more fully, she found coaching—which propelled her into a forward focused state of ...

    24 min
  7. Your Nervous System Is Political — Whether You Like It or Not

    06/12/2025

    Your Nervous System Is Political — Whether You Like It or Not

    Someone on my email list asked me a question, so I thought it'd be helpful to talk about on today's episode.   “Why bring politics into nervous system regulation?” If you’ve ever wondered whether you should be bringing your values into your coaching, your healing, or your business... If you’ve been told nervous system work is “neutral”... If you’ve been praised for being the “quiet one,” the “good girl,” or the one who never rocks the boat... This is the episode you need to hear. I share: Why nervous system regulation is rarely apolitical (even if yours feels that way)How public policy and systemic harm get embedded in our bodies—and passed downWhat dentists, trauma survivors, and traffic stops have in common (yep, really)Why silence isn't always sacred—and can sometimes be complicity in disguiseI also get real about: The moment I stopped performing palatable neutralityWhy I want my kids to know I used my voiceHow to reclaim your unique way of creating change But don’t just read about it—listen in. The nuance lives inside the conversation. And the invitation at the end? It might just change your life. 00:00 Introduction and Email Context 01:04 The Interconnectedness of Health and Politics 01:47 The Impact of Trauma on Health 03:00 Politics and Nervous System Regulation 05:16 Real-World Examples of Political Impact 09:39 Personal Responsibility and Advocacy 15:53 Invitation to Join Certification Programs 17:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Lindsay’s current program offerings: Looking for a new career as a Certified Trauma-Informed Coach? It’s time to Become a Trauma-Informed Coach. Learn more about Lindsay's life coach certification here. Next round starts September, 2025! Are you already a Certified Coach looking to deepen your skillset by Becoming Trauma-Informed, with a spiritual twist? Click here to see if Lindsay's Advanced Intuitive Trauma Certification for Coaches is a fit for you. Our next round will begin September, 2025. Want a certification above + PRIVATE MENTORSHIP from yours truly? I have limited spaced available. Apply here. Check out her website here: Website. Find me on Instagram : @lindsaypoelmancoaching --- Your host, certified life coach Lindsay Poelman started her journey of intentional healing started when she learned that her husband had been lying to her about pornography use for a greater part of their marriage. After processing and accepting her circumstance more fully, she found coaching—which propelled her into a forward focused state of ...

    19 min
  8. Worst ways to save $$$, best ways to spend.

    05/20/2025

    Worst ways to save $$$, best ways to spend.

    We always hear about bad spending habits—but no one talks about the worst ways we try to save money. In this episode, I share a personal story from a family gathering that led me to reflect upon what it really costs us to make "practical" money decisions that compromise our wellbeing, our joy, and sometimes even our health. This episode will make you rethink everything from how you spend on yourself… to the deeply subconscious reasons you don’t. You'll hear: The one line from an A/C installer that stopped me in my tracks.The surprising connection between attachment styles and money habits.How trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and childhood conditioning shape our spending choices.Why some of your worst spending patterns might actually be self-protective—and how to shift that with compassion.Prompts to explore the energy behind your past decisions .A loving challenge to stop glorifying suffering in the name of saving.Whether you tend to over-give, under-spend, or freeze when it comes to investing in yourself—this episode is here to bring awareness to ultimately rewire your money relationship with clarity & care. 🎧 Listen now to explore the hidden cost of staying stuck—so you can start making decisions that support the version of you you're becoming. — If this episode resonates, I’d love to hear from you. Come find me on Instagram @lindsaypoelmancoaching and share: 🗣️ What’s one “worst way to save money” that stuck with you? Lindsay’s current program offerings: Looking for a new career as a Certified Trauma-Informed Coach? It’s time to Become a Trauma-Informed Coach. Learn more about Lindsay's life coach certification here. Next round starts September, 2025! Are you already a Certified Coach looking to deepen your skillset by Becoming Trauma-Informed, with a spiritual twist? Click here to see if Lindsay's Advanced Intuitive Trauma Certification for Coaches is a fit for you. Our next round will begin September, 2025. Want a certification above + PRIVATE MENTORSHIP from yours truly? I have limited spaced available. Apply here. Check out her website here: Website. Find me on Instagram : @lindsaypoelmancoaching --- Your host, certified life coach Lindsay Poelman started her journey of intentional healing started when she learned that her husband had been lying to her about pornography use for a greater part of their marriage. After processing and accepting her circumstance more fully, she found coaching—which propelled her into a forward focused state of ...

    16 min

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Are you a coach who's afraid to use the "T" word (Trauma) on your calls? Or you that trauma is a thing, that it happens, but not much more (because you’re not sure if you want to know more)? If any of this resonates (or you just want to know more about how, as coaches, we can support clients carrying trauma), this podcast is for you. Bringing our lack of understanding into the light is necessary to support ourselves—and clients—during calls. Now coach, I am NOT HERE to induce fear or paralysis in your coaching—bleh. I am here to help you 1) see what you’re potentially not seeing, 2) reaffirm 10000% that you absolutely can do something about it, and 3) reinforce the notion that we all start somewhere (it’s ok to be where you’re at right now)! There is SO MUCH you can do to support clients carrying trauma—as well as understanding the limitations we have as coaches—so that they can receive the care they are in search of. I believe that being Trauma-Informed is an Essential Standard of Care for every coach in the coaching industry. I have a vision of every coach being Trauma-Informed.